Taylor Swift fans think she's teasing a new era. Here's why
On Monday, Aug. 11, the podcast's official social media teased a 'VERY special guest' for its Wednesday, Aug. 13 episode, sharing an image of the Kelce brothers at their microphones flanked by a shadowy silhouette that Swifties immediately identified as the singer.
92%ers, we're coming back early for a special episode with a VERY special guest
New episode Wednesday 7PM ET pic.twitter.com/dJW2KdDeFP
— New Heights (@newheightshow) August 11, 2025
Minutes later, Taylor Nation — Swift's official fan engagement account — posted a 12-image Instagram carousel featuring the singer in various orange outfits, captioned with a line familiar to fans: 'Thinking about when she said 'See you next era…''
The post dropped just 12 minutes after the teaser for the upcoming 'New Heights' episode, triggering a wave of speculation.
The color orange may hold particular significance. At the end of her Eras Tour, Swift closed with an orange-lit stage and an image of an orange door — leading many to believe the color represents the theme of her next album.
Thinking about when she said 'See you next era…' ❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/c7q1F0WulF
— Taylor Nation (@taylornation13) August 11, 2025
The background of the 'New Heights' teaser? Orange, of course.
Swift's last major announcement — the reacquisition of her master recordings — came in May, but this week's cryptic posts have fans hoping for more than symbolism.
With the date of the podcast release aligning with her lucky number, 13, and her song 'August,' anticipation is reaching a fever pitch.
Whether it's a new album or another twist in the Swift-Kelce storyline, Swifties will find out soon enough.
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