Netflix has announced a major expansion into video podcasting through a new exclusive agreement with iHeartMedia.
The Netflix iHeartMedia video podcast partnership will bring more than 15 established iHeartPodcasts to Netflix as video series, beginning in early 2026 in the United States, with additional markets planned afterward.
The deal covers all new episodes from the participating podcasts, along with select episodes from each show’s existing library. While Netflix will host the video versions, iHeartMedia will retain full audio-only rights and distribution, with episodes continuing to be available on iHeartRadio and other podcast platforms.
The partnership places Netflix alongside iHeartMedia’s largest and most recognizable titles, spanning comedy, true crime, culture, mental health, sports, and history.
What the Netflix iHeartMedia video podcast partnership includes
Under the Netflix iHeartMedia video podcast partnership, more than 15 original iHeartPodcasts will stream exclusively on Netflix in video format. These episodes will sit within Netflix’s existing content offering, alongside scripted series, films, and live programming.
According to the announcement, the lineup includes both long-running chart leaders and newer category-defining shows. Netflix confirmed that additional podcasts may be added in the future, though no further titles were announced at this stage.
The rollout is scheduled to begin in early 2026, with availability expanding beyond the US market at a later date.
Major podcasts joining Netflix under the iHeartMedia deal
The initial list of podcasts included in the Netflix iHeartMedia video podcast partnership reflects iHeartMedia’s strongest brands across multiple genres.
Confirmed titles include:
- The Breakfast Club, the radio replay podcast hosted by DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, Loren LoRosa, and Charlamagne tha God
- My Favorite Murder, the long-running true crime podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
- Bobby Bones Presents: The Bobbycast, hosted by Bobby Bones
- Dear Chelsea, the weekly advice podcast hosted by Chelsea Handler
- Joe and Jada, featuring Fat Joe and Jadakiss
- This Is Important, hosted by Workaholics stars Adam Devine, Anders Holm, and Blake Anderson
- The Psychology of Your 20s, hosted by Jemma Sbeg
- Behind the Bastards, hosted by Robert Evans
- Stuff They Don’t Want You to Know, hosted by Matt Frederick, Ben Bowlin, and Noel Brown
- Stuff You Missed in History Class, hosted by Holly Frey and Tracy Wilson
- Stuff To Blow Your Mind, hosted by Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick
- New Rory & MAL, hosted by Rory Farrell and Jamil “Mal” Clay
- 3 and Out with John Middlekauff, hosted by former NFL scout John Middlekauff
- Buried Bones, hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes
Netflix noted that the list represents an initial slate, with more podcasts expected to join later.
Comedy, true crime, and culture at the center of the partnership
Comedy and true crime form a substantial part of the Netflix iHeartMedia video podcast partnership. Titles like My Favorite Murder, Dear Chelsea, and This Is Important represent podcasts with established audiences and long-running release schedules.
Cultural commentary also plays a central role. The Breakfast Club and Joe and Jada bring discussions around music, sports, and current events, while The Psychology of Your 20s and the iHeart curiosity podcasts address mental health, history, and unexplained topics.
The diversity of genres mirrors iHeartMedia’s broader podcast portfolio and reflects Netflix’s continued interest in expanding its non-fiction and unscripted offerings.
What Netflix and iHeartMedia executives confirmed
Bob Pittman, CEO of iHeartMedia, described the partnership as an extension of podcasting into video, emphasizing continued audio availability across existing platforms. He confirmed that the shows will remain accessible as audio-only podcasts everywhere podcasts are currently heard.
Lauren Smith, Netflix’s Vice President of Content Licensing and Programming Strategy, confirmed that Netflix members will have access to video podcasts featuring well-known hosts and personalities, with the initial lineup focused on true crime, culture, and comedy.
Neither company announced episode counts, release schedules beyond early 2026, or production specifics for the video formats.
What the Netflix iHeartMedia video podcast partnership does not change
Despite the exclusivity of the video versions, the Netflix iHeartMedia video podcast partnership does not alter audio distribution. iHeartMedia retains all audio-only rights, and the podcasts will continue to be released on iHeartRadio and other podcast platforms as usual.
The agreement applies only to video podcast distribution, marking a separation between audio availability and video exclusivity.
Key Details: Netflix iHeartMedia Video Podcast Partnership
Release date: Early 2026 in the US, with additional markets to follow
Episode count: Ongoing new episodes, plus select library episodes
Participating podcasts: More than 15 iHeartPodcasts, including My Favorite Murder, The Breakfast Club, Dear Chelsea, and This Is Important
Format: Exclusive video podcasts on Netflix
Audio availability: Audio-only versions remain available on iHeartRadio and all major podcast platforms
Companies involved: Netflix and iHeartMedia
Source material: Original iHeartPodcasts
Focus keyphrase: Netflix iHeartMedia video podcast partnership
