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Netflix to Stream Spotify and The Ringer Video Podcasts Starting in Early 2026

The collaboration targets broader creator discovery through a curated slate that diversifies Netflix’s lineup.

A screen displays the logo of Spotify on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., December 4, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
Bill Simmons' podcasts are coming to Netflix.
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The Bill Simmons Podcast (Credit: The Ringer)

Overview

  • Netflix and Spotify announced a distribution partnership to bring select video podcasts from Spotify Studios and The Ringer onto Netflix.
  • An initial slate of roughly 16 shows will debut in the United States in early 2026 with additional markets planned, including The Bill Simmons Podcast, The Rewatchables, The Dave Chang Show, and Serial Killers.
  • Reuters reports that The Joe Rogan Experience is not included in the lineup.
  • Business Insider reports the video versions will be removed from YouTube and episodes will run with existing host-read ads even for ad-free Netflix subscribers.
  • Financial terms were not disclosed, with both companies positioning the deal as expanding audience reach for creators and adding a new format to Netflix.