"Netflix just made its second big podcast move, announcing a deal with iHeartMedia to exclusively host the video versions of more than a dozen of its shows. Those shows include "The Breakfast Club," cohosted by popular radio personality Charlamagne tha God; true crime show "My Favorite Murder"; and "Dear Chelsea" with Chelsea Handler. Netflix said the shows will launch on its platform in early 2026 in the US, with other markets to follow."
"Netflix stressed the variety of the shows available through the deal. Bob Pittman, iHeartMedia's CEO, said it let his company complement its audio foundation with a leading video-first service. The video versions of the shows will only be available on Netflix - and crucially won't be on YouTube - while iHeartMedia retains the audio-only rights and distribution. The deal is Netflix's second big foray into video podcasts after announcing a similar deal with Spotify in October."
Netflix will exclusively host the video versions of more than a dozen iHeartMedia shows beginning in early 2026 in the US, with other markets to follow. The slate includes The Breakfast Club, My Favorite Murder, and Dear Chelsea. The video episodes will be available only on Netflix and will not appear on YouTube, while iHeartMedia retains audio-only rights and distribution. The deal follows Netflix's earlier video-podcast pact with Spotify and fits a wider push to broaden content beyond TV and movies by adding creators, sports programming, and games. Netflix has also explored individual podcaster deals and potential acquisitions to boost engagement.
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