iHeartMedia and Netflix have announced an exclusive partnership to bring more than 15 original iHeartPodcasts to Netflix as video podcasts. The agreement covers all new episodes as well as select library episodes from each show. New video podcast episodes are set to launch on Netflix in early 2026 in the United States, with plans for expansion into additional markets.
The selection of podcasts joining Netflix includes “The Breakfast Club,” co-hosted by Charlamagne Tha God, “My Favorite Murder” hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, “Joe and Jada” with Fat Joe and Jadakiss, “Dear Chelsea” hosted by Chelsea Handler, and “This Is Important” featuring Adam Devine, Anders Holm, and Blake Anderson. Other series in the lineup include “Bobby Bones Presents: The Bobbycast,” “The Psychology of Your 20s,” “Behind the Bastards,” “Stuff They Don’t Want You to Know,” “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “Stuff To Blow Your Mind,” “New Rory & MAL,” “3 and Out with John Middlekauff,” and “Buried Bones.”
Bob Pittman, CEO of iHeartMedia, commented on the development: “Audio podcasting has been the fastest-growing medium over the past 20 years, and now we’re thrilled to expand that experience with an exciting new category – video podcasts. Netflix has a leading video-first service, and this partnership perfectly complements our strong audio foundation. Working with Netflix—an important leader in entertainment— gives fans one more way to connect with the personalities they love and opens the door to new audiences, including viewers discovering these shows for the first time. These shows feature dynamic hosts, compelling conversations, and passionate fan communities—available in both audio and now as a natural video extension. Audiences can now not only listen but also watch and enjoy top-rated iHeartPodcasts alongside award-winning series and movies from Netflix.”
Lauren Smith, Vice President of Content Licensing and Programming Strategy at Netflix, said: “With this partnership we are incredibly excited to offer our members such unmatched variety, and to deliver highly entertaining podcasts featuring some of the world’s most dynamic personalities. Get ready to dive in with the true crime phenomenon My Favorite Murder, the dynamic perspectives of The Breakfast Club, and the sharp, unfiltered comedy of Chelsea Handler in this initial collection.”
Under this agreement, iHeartMedia will keep all audio-only rights for these shows. Podcasts will remain available on iHeartRadio as well as other platforms where podcasts are typically accessed.
Netflix currently serves over 300 million paid memberships across more than 190 countries.
