Among those excited to tune in is Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Travis did not tell Mahomes about Swift's upcoming appearance before taping the episode, but Mahomes found out after Travis and Swift FaceTimed his wife, Brittany, after recording.

Patrick said Kelce's podcast is the best place for Swift to have made the announcement because "I feel like she can be herself and showcase who she is" around her boyfriend and his brother, Jason Kelce, who is Travis' podcast co-host.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is not planning to have at least two of his marquee starters in the lineup for Friday’s game.