iHeartMedia, the nation’s leading audio company, and Netflix announced an exclusive video podcasting partnership that will bring more than 15 original iHeartPodcasts to the streaming service. The deal includes all new episodes of participating shows, as well as select episodes from their existing libraries. The first video podcasts are slated to launch on Netflix in early 2026 in the U.S. Expansion to additional markets will follow.
The initial lineup features some of the most popular and influential podcasts in the country. These include The Breakfast Club, My Favorite Murder, Bobby Bones Presents: The Bobbycast, and Dear Chelsea with Chelsea Handler.
Other shows in the agreement highlight high-profile talent such as Grammy-nominated music artists Fat Joe and Jadakiss on Joe and Jada, and the Workaholics stars Adam Devine, Anders Holm, and Blake Anderson on This Is Important. Category-defining series such as The Psychology of Your 20s will also be part of the partnership.
“Audio podcasting has been the fastest-growing medium over the past 20 years. Now we’re thrilled to expand that experience with an exciting new category—video podcasts,” said iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman. “Working with Netflix—an important leader in entertainment—gives fans one more way to connect with the personalities they love. Opening the door to new audiences, including viewers discovering these shows for the first time.”
Pittman added that the partnership provides audiences with a natural extension of popular audio shows. “Audiences can now not only listen but also watch and enjoy top-rated iHeartPodcasts alongside award-winning series and movies from Netflix,” he said.
Netflix VP of Content Licensing and Programming Strategy Lauren Smith emphasized the value of the partnership for the streamer’s audience.
“With this partnership we are incredibly excited to offer our members unmatched variety, and to deliver highly entertaining podcasts featuring some of the world’s most dynamic personalities,” she said. “Get ready to dive in with the true crime phenomenon My Favorite Murder, the dynamic perspectives of The Breakfast Club, and the sharp, unfiltered comedy of Chelsea Handler in this initial collection.”
In addition to the marquee podcasts, the agreement includes curiosity- and history-focused shows. These include Stuff They Don’t Want You to Know, Stuff You Missed in History Class, Stuff To Blow Your Mind, and Behind the Bastards. Sports and culture content will also be represented. This includes New Rory & MAL and 3 and Out with John Middlekauff. The agreement also includes the true crime series Buried Bones.
iHeartMedia retains all audio-only rights and distribution for the podcasts. This ensures all shows will remain available on iHeartRadio and other podcast platforms.
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