Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's love was on full display during her August 13 appearance on his "New Heights" podcast. In between the story of how she got her masters back in May, backstage secrets of her Eras Tour and the announcement of her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, Swift and Kelce - seated close together and often affectionate during the two-hour pre-recorded show - revealed intimate insights into their two-year relationship. Swift recalled how Kelce's "wild, romantic gesture" of shouting her out on the podcast in July 2023 made her feel like she was in "an '80s John Hughes movie," while Kelce gushed about Swift's brains and talents and repeatedly referred to himself as "the luckiest man in the world." The podcast episode garnered a record-breaking 10 million views in 16 hours. It's been an eventful summer for the pair. Just three weeks prior to her appearance on "New Heights," Swifties were thrown into a frenzy after Kelce finally shared photos of his superstar girlfriend on Instagram. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end posted a carousel of intimate pics featuring him and Swift in a variety of settings (wearing matching black at an upscale restaurant, posing with pal Erin Andrews in the snow, sipping wine in the mountains, skating on an ice rink) alongside a caption that read: "Had some adventures this offseason, kept it 100." They've been spotted holding hands on romantic dinner dates in NYC, taking in an NHL championship game in Florida and attending a wedding in Knoxville, Tennessee. The past few months have been the longest stretch of uninterrupted time that Swift and Kelce, both 35, have had together since they began dating. Swift spent much of the last two years on the road for her 149-date Eras Tour (which wrapped in December) while Kelce played in two Super Bowls with his team and worked on numerous film and TV projects, including the Prime Video game show Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? and Happy Gilmore 2. According to sources, much-needed quality time has proven to both Swift and Kelce that they have what it takes to go all the way - and clearly the confidence to publicly fawn over one another like never before. "Taylor and Travis have settled into a real rhythm as a couple, and the more time they spend together, the more they realize how aligned they are," says a source. ("Whenever I'm with her, it feels like we're just regular people," Kelce told GQ in his September cover story. "When there is not a camera on us, we're just two people that are in love.") Adds a second

Source: "During this downtime, they really noticed all the little things they have in common.

They feel like they've found their person." On the Same Page INSTARimages The pair had gone into virtual hiding following Kelce's shocking Super Bowl loss in early February. In March, a source told Us they had made a "very deliberate" decision to take a step back from the public eye. They hunkered down at Swift's $50 million Manhattan penthouse and later Kelce's $20 million rental in Boca Raton, Florida, where the tight end had been training for his upcoming season with the Chiefs. "The break came at the right [moment]," says the second source. "Taylor needed to spend more time with Travis [so they could really] get to know each other." Even they were a little surprised by how well they gel. "They found a lot of common ground they were not expecting, and it made their relationship stronger," says the second source, noting that the 14-time Grammy winner and the future Hall of Famer "have found their counterpart in terms of ambition, work ethic and values." Kelce told GQ: "We are two fun-loving people who have the morals to appreciate everyone for who they are. We share all those values." Their lifestyles are in sync. "Athletes have a different mindset; they are more disciplined, and it's very similar to Taylor's mindset," the second source says. "She will never tell anyone that she is an athlete," Kelce told GQ, "but I've seen what she goes through. I've seen the amount of work that she puts on her body, and it's mind-blowing." The source adds: "There are a lot of parallels, and they have really connected on that level with eating and working out." Taylor Swift Is Ready for 'Next Era' of Life Post-Tour With Travis Kelce Despite their celebrity status, Swift and Kelce are both down-to-earth and known for being approachable to fans. "They are very empathetic people. Meeting someone like that is a dream come true for them," the second source says. Kelce likened Swift to his mom, Donna, in GQ, praising their kindness and ability to "say hello to everyone in the room" and "show love and support no matter what." Swift has met her match when it comes to romance. "She leaves Travis love notes and buys sentimental gifts, and he does the same thing," the second source shares, adding that the "Karma" singer "never experienced that in a partner before Travis." Things with Kelce are lighter and more fun compared to Swift's previous relatio