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Brothers Jason and Travis Kelce have reportedly signed a lucrative three-year, $100 million deal for their podcast, "New Heights," with Wondery, an Amazon-owned podcast studio. According to podcast hosting company Castos, "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast, which has been in production for 14 years, makes $800,000 per episode. He also makes another $16,500 to $264,000 monthly on YouTube and earned roughly $30 million in 2019 alone. Do you know that podcasters (especially high-profile individuals) can make as much as or more money than entertainers, athletes?

The Kelces' podcast has gained popularity, especially after Travis Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, began dating pop star Taylor Swift in 2023. Travis often discusses his personal life with Swift on the podcast, attracting the singer's fans who submit questions to learn more about football. Jason Kelce, who retired as the Philadelphia Eagles' center earlier this year, humorously noted the change in his fan base, joking that he now attracts a younger demographic due to his brother's relationship with Swift. Do you think the relationship between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift is not just a romantic liaison but a profitable business opportunity for both?

I use Amazon Echo to listen to music and occasionally a podcast or two of my interests but I usually lose interest after 20 minutes or so, although there is a vast variety of topics ranging from sex to politics, and everything else in between. Have you ever listened to podcasts or enjoyed them?

According to an analysis by Globe Newswire, the global podcasting market was worth $21.4 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow to $233.9 billion by 2032. Top earning podcasts include "My Favorite Murder," which earned about $15 million in 2019, and "The Daily," which makes about $10 million a year. Dax Shepard's podcast, "Armchair Expert," reportedly makes about $9 million a year, and true crime podcast "Crime Junkie" is estimated to make about $6 million. "This American Life" reportedly earns about $2 million annually. Are you interested in listening to any of these so-called successful podcasts, judging from the big bucks they have made?