Netflix expands on video podcasts with iHeartMedia partnership

Netflix and audio powerhouse iHeartMedia have entered into a new partnership to bring 14 movies to Netflix in early 2026, the company said. he announced Tuesday. This represents Netflix’s second major venture into the podcast space, following its recent partnership with Spotify.

The new podcast series will appear on Netflix in the US in early 2026, with plans to expand to additional markets.

As part of the agreement, Netflix will acquire a variety of shows with comedy, crime, history, sports, and more, with well-known names such as “Dear Chelsea” with Chelsea Handler, “The Breakfast Club” with Charlamagne, and “My Favorite Murder” with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark.

The deal covers all new episodes from the podcast series, as well as select library episodes from each show. In the meantime, iHeartMedia will retain exclusive listening and distribution rights, ensuring podcasts are available on iHeartRadio and other major podcast platforms.

Netflix is ​​hoping that the millions of people who like the show’s videos will stream it to rival streaming platforms like YouTube. However, since these podcasters are no longer getting their videos on YouTube, they may lose ad revenue and reach, which could alienate fans who are accustomed to watching there.

The deal follows Netflix’s announcement of a similar deal with Spotify for shows including “The Ringer,” “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” and “The Zach Lowe Show.”

Netflix’s push into movie podcasts is part of its effort to expand its offerings beyond TV shows and movies. For example, Netflix made a deal with them YouTube star Ms. Rachel and Mark Robert attracting a large audience and tapping into a growing economy. And Netflix was recently launched party games on TV screens.

Most importantly, the viewer is looking to enter the theater business as desired acquiring Warner Bros.

Here are the shows included in the new deal:

• The Breakfast Club
• Bobby Bones Presents: The Bobbycast
• My Favorite Killing
• Dear Chelsea
• Joe and Jada
• This Is Important
• The Psychology of Your 20s
• Behind the Bastards
• Things They Don’t Want You To Know
• Things You Missed in Most Class
• Things to Strengthen Your Mind
• New Rory & MAL
• 3 and Out by John Middlekauff
• Buried Bones