US EditionNetflix to Stream iHeart Video Podcasts: The Breakfast Club, My Favorite Murder and More
- On Tuesday, Netflix announced it will exclusively stream video versions of more than 15 iHeartPodcasts worldwide, launching new episodes in the U.S. next year with other markets to follow.
- Amid rising demand for video, iHeartMedia said the partnership complements its strong audio foundation and offers fans and new audiences another way to connect, CEO Bob Pittman said, `Audio podcasting has been the fastest-growing medium over the past 20 years`.
- The lineup includes The Breakfast Club, My Favorite Murder and Dear Chelsea, spanning comedy, true crime, history, sports and mental health with hosts Charlamagne tha God, Chelsea Handler and Bobby Bones.
- Under the pact, licensed video episodes can no longer appear on YouTube, so podcasters could lose YouTube ad revenue and potentially alienate fans accustomed to watching there.
- Next year, Netflix plans 50 to 75 shows at launch, building toward 200, following its October deal with Spotify as Edison Research found 51% of U.S. audience age 12 and up watched video podcasts.
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Netflix will soon start airing video podcasts like The Breakfast Club
Netflix has inked a deal with iHeartMedia to begin showing video podcasts, so the content will never, ever run out. The partnership covers new episodes from more than 15 popular podcasts, including The Breakfast Club, Dear Chelsea, My Favorite Murder and others. Customers will have access to video podcast episodes in early 2026. In addition to new footage, the partnership includes a select library of archival episodes from each show. It's worth…
Netflix and iHeartMedia Strike Exclusive Video Podcast Deal for 15 Shows Including 'The Breakfast Club'
iHeartMedia and Netflix have made it official, launching their exclusive video podcasting partnership for early 2026. While reports have been swirling for months since Spotify’s deal in October, iHeartMedia has officially announced that it will join forces with the streamer to bring exclusive videos to its audience. The partnership will begin with at least 15 iHeartPodcasts. Among the initial 15 are Chelsea Handler’s “Dear Chelsea,” Charlamagne …
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