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Big news just dropped from the 2025 iHeart Podcast Awards, and it's a win for Philly royalty. Kylie Kelce, wife of retired NFL star Jason Kelce, snagged top honors for her three-month-old show, Not Gonna Lie, taking home the Best Emerging Podcast award. Launched on December 5, 2024, with Wave Sports + Entertainment, this newbie podcast has already made waves, beating out heavy hitters at the Austin ceremony on March 10.
Kylie's journey into podcasting kicked off with a bang, unseating Joe Rogan as America's No. 1 podcast after just one episode, according to posts on X. "I'm not sure how this happened," she said in a January Instagram video reacting to her nomination, her down-to-earth charm shining through.
"Thank you to the NGL-ers who have tuned in and enjoyed the show thus far." Hosted by The Daily Zeitgeist's Jack O'Brien and Miles Gray at ACL Live at The Moody Theater during SXSW, the iHeart Awards celebrated 2024's podcast standouts-and Kylie's relatable vibe stole the spotlight.
Not Gonna Lie isn't your average celebrity side gig. Dropping every Thursday, Kylie dives into parenting, women in sports, and life with Jason and their three daughters-Wyatt, Elliotte, and Bennett. "I have increased visibility, which makes the things that I talk about have increased visibility," she told People at the launch, aiming to spotlight causes like field hockey and philanthropy. Guests like Allison Kuch, wife of NFL'er Isaac Rochell, and TikTok's Drew Afualo have ed her, dishing on everything from football family life to social media trends.
Kylie scores best emerging podcast at 2025 iHeart Awards
The win's a big deal-Kylie beat out nominees like Caleb Hearon's So True, per People, proving her honest, chatty style resonates fast. Posts on X lit up with fans cheering, "Kylie Kelce dethroned Rogan-Eagles royalty for the win!" Her knack for keeping it real, whether roasting Jason or gushing over their girls, has NGL-ers (that's her fanbase!) hooked. And with Jason's ESPN gig and their Philly legacy, this power couple's influence is only growing.
From the red carpet-where stars like Sophia Bush and Ed Helms handed out awards-to the live stream on iHeartRadio's app and YouTube, Kylie's moment was electric. Winning Best Emerging Podcast just three months in? That's a flex most podcasters dream of. Whether you're a Swiftie (thanks to Jason's brother Travis) or just love a good story, Kylie's Not Gonna Lie is clearly the talk of 2025-straight from the heart of Eagles Nation.