Netflix is gearing as much as enchantment to podcast lovers in a significant manner.

The streaming large has struck a cope with iHeartMedia to convey video podcasts to the platform, together with new episodes from exhibits like Joe and Jada, New Rory & MAL, and The Invoice Simmons Podcast. The podcasts are anticipated to roll out Netflix in early 2026, although an official launch date has not but been introduced.

Earlier this yr, Netflix additionally reached an settlement with Spotify that enables podcasts from the platform to be watchable on its service, signaling a transparent push into the video podcast house. iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman spoke on the brand new partnership in an announcement, highlighting the expansion of the medium and the pure enlargement into video:

“Audio podcasting has been the fastest-growing medium over the previous 20 years, and now we’re thrilled to increase that have with an thrilling new class, video podcasts. Netflix has a number one video-first service, and this partnership completely enhances our sturdy audio basis. Working with Netflix, an necessary chief in leisure, offers followers yet one more option to join with the personalities they love and opens the door to new audiences, together with viewers discovering these exhibits for the primary time.”

Pittman continued by emphasizing the community-driven nature of podcasts and the way video enhances that connection.

“These exhibits characteristic dynamic hosts, compelling conversations, and passionate fan communities, out there in each audio and now as a pure video extension. Audiences can no longer solely pay attention but in addition watch and revel in top-rated iHeartPodcasts alongside award-winning sequence and films from Netflix.”

With Netflix persevering with to blur the traces between conventional TV, movie and digital media, video podcasts look like the platform’s subsequent massive play.