It has been discussed for weeks, with no official word coming from either company until today. The nation’s No. 1 audio creation and distribution company is teaming up with global video streaming giant Netflix for an exclusive video podcasting partnership — one that could see the yanking of YouTube offerings by iHeartMedia.
The agreement is tied to “more than 15” original iHeartPodcasts and includes new episodes from the podcast lineup, as well as select library episodes from each show.
New video podcast episodes will launch on Netflix in early 2026 in the U.S., with international markets to follow.
The lineup of podcasts joining the streamer includes “The Breakfast Club,” co-hosted by Charlamagne tha God and a take of the Premiere Networks-syndicated morning radio show based at WWPR “Power 105.1” in New York; “My Favorite Murder,” a true crime selection; hip-hop artists Fat Joe and Jadakiss on “Joe and Jada”; “Dear Chelsea” with Chelsea Handler; and “This Is Important” with Workaholics stars Adam Devine, Anders Holm and Blake Anderson.
Also in the mix — “Bobby Bones Presents: The Bobbycast” as well as the series “The Psychology of Your 20s.”
Bob Pittman, iHeartMedia’s CEO, noted, “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.”
Netflix VP of Content Licensing and Programming Strategy Lauren Smith added, “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,” said . “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.”
With the agreement, iHeartMedia stresses that it retains all audio-only rights and distribution for the shows included in the agreement, and that all podcasts will continue to be available on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard.
