Netflix Partners with iHeartMedia on Video Podcasts

Netflix has partnered with iHeartMedia to exclusively stream video versions of more than 15 popular podcasts on its platform, marking the streaming service's latest expansion into audio content. The agreement, announced Tuesday, will bring new episodes and select archival content to U.S. subscribers starting in early 2026, with plans to roll out to additional international markets later.

The lineup features a diverse array of shows spanning comedy, true crime, history, sports and culture. Highlights include "The Breakfast Club," hosted by DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, Loren LoRosa and Charlamagne tha God, which has surpassed 1 billion downloads with discussions on news and pop culture; "Dear Chelsea," where comedian Chelsea Handler fields listener questions alongside celebrity guests; and "My Favorite Murder," the true crime series by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark that boasts nearly 2 billion lifetime downloads. Other titles are "Behind the Bastards," hosted by Robert Evans on historical figures; "This Is Important," a comedy podcast with Adam Devine, Anders Holm and Blake Anderson; "Stuff They Don't Want You to Know," exploring unexplained phenomena with Matt Frederick, Ben...