With this exclusive deal in place, video versions of full podcast episodes will no longer be available on YouTube, according to iHeartMedia’s press release. — AP
If you’re used to catching up on some of your favourite episodes of The Breakfast Club or other popular podcasts, soon enough, the only place to check for full episodes won’t be YouTube.
The reason? Netflix has swooped in and is adding podcasts to its lineup.
Netflix and iHeartMedia have entered into an exclusive video podcast deal. Under the new pact, video versions of more than 15 iHeartMedia original podcasts will stream in only on Netflix.
The lineup of podcasts involved in this blockbuster deal includes The Breakfast Club, My Favorite Murder, Dear Chelsea with Chelsea Handler, New Rory and MAL, Buried Bones, This Is Important, and more.
With this exclusive deal in place, video versions of full podcast episodes will no longer be available on YouTube, according to iHeartMedia’s press release.
The new iHeartMedia video podcast episodes are set to launch on Netflix in early 2026 nationwide, and iHeartMedia retains all audio-only rights and distribution for the shows included in the deal.
The companies say this will expand the global reach for the lineup of content involved.
“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,” Lauren Smith, Netflix VP of content licensing and programming strategy, said in a statement in the release.
“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.”
For iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman, it’s an exciting time for the company.
“We’re thrilled to expand that experience with an exciting new category – video podcasts,” Pittman said in the release.
“Netflix has a leading video-first service, and this partnership perfectly complements our strong audio foundation,” Pittman continued. “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.” – pennlive.com/Tribune News Service
