New Delhi: Netflix has recently announced that they have teamed up with Spotify to bring video podcasts on its platform, beyond movies and TV shows. The company has also partnered with Spotify’s podcast studio and The Ringer to bring several video podcast series to its platform. According to the company, the lineup includes The Bill Simmons Podcast, Conspiracy Theories, and The Ringer’s shows covering the NFL, NBA, Fantasy Football, and Formula 1. The rollout will begin in the US in early 2026, with other countries to follow later.
According to some sources, the podcasts which are slated for Netflix will not appear in their entirety on YouTube. The Netflix blog also stated that their partnership with Spotify allows users to bring full video versions of these top shows to both the Netflix and Spotify audiences. Netflix already produces podcasts related to its own content, such as You Cannot Make This Up, Skip Intro, and We Have the Receipts. However, these podcasts are also available on other streaming platforms, including YouTube.
While the Spotify video podcasts will expand Netflix’s content catalogue, Spotify might see the collaboration as a way to expand its podcast reach. Helping the creators reach new audiences, and giving fans around the world the chance to experience the stories they love and uncover favourites they never expected. Spotify also said it plans to bring similar opportunities to a broader range of creators in the future, suggesting that more partnerships or cross-platform deals could be on the way.
