Kevin “KFC” Clancy addressed the company’s recent partnership with Netflix on the final episode of KFC Radio, discussing the platform’s exclusive video distribution of select podcasts and the move away from YouTube.
Last week, the streaming giant announced a multi-year partnership with Barstool Sports that will bring video versions of three of the brand’s biggest podcasts — Pardon My Take, The Ryen Russillo Podcast, and Spittin’ Chiclets — exclusively to Netflix beginning in early 2026
The move to Netflix has sparked some backlash among Barstool Sports fans, particularly regarding paywall concerns. Clancy responded candidly, noting the broad accessibility of the streaming service. “People are like, it’s behind a paywall. It’s not, bro. If you do not have Netflix in America in the year of our Lord 2025, you’re not like a human,” he said. “I’m sure there’s a very small group of people who are in unfortunate economic circumstances, and I’m not talking about that. I’m sure there’s people who can’t afford the $9.99 a month, and those people can be mad.”
Clancy addressed the recent decision to make the wildly popular Pardon My Take podcast available on Netflix, a move that effectively ends its free YouTube distribution. He emphasized that, despite the video-centric approach, the core audio experience remains intact.
“This is an audio product that you do listen to in the car. Then the video was sort of like a bonus behind the scenes. Oh, I can just put a face to the name, and I can see how they operate and all that sort of s**t. Now, I think it needs to be like a visual show, clips and video pictures and all that. But if, at its heart, you can enjoy Pardon My Take as it was intended to be created, and pretty much at its fullest extent on audio for free.”
Clancy framed the shift as part of a broader evolution in podcasting itself. “We have evolved, and I think new content should be video first. Now, I think video first. And certainly going forward, if you’re starting something, you need to make a video product,” he said. “It’s almost become the opposite. Make a video product, strip the audio, put it on Apple and Spotify. It’s almost going to lose some of its luster because you’re referencing things that need to be visual. But you can go listen if you’re in the car.”
The transition reflects a growing industry trend where major podcasts embrace video-first production and exclusive streaming deals. Clancy’s remarks suggest Barstool sees long-term value in creating shows that work visually. Also while preserving their audio appeal for traditional listeners. For Barstool, the Netflix partnership is not just about distribution—it’s a strategic move aimed at expanding the audience and redefining how fans engage with its content. While also securing business for future growth.
KFC Radio is not the only Barstool branded program coming to an end. Last month, Kirk Minihane also announced the immediate end of the Kirk Minihane Show on the platform. That decision came just a week after Minihane revealed an indefinite leave of absence, citing personal struggles.
Both Clancy and KFC Radio co-host John Feitelberg have other projects in the works for beginning in 2026.
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