Netflix and Spotify are teaming up in a first-of-its-kind partnership to bring a collection of video podcasts to the streaming platform’s lineup, the companies announced Tuesday.
Beginning in early 2026, audiences in the U.S. will be able to watch full video versions of 16 shows produced by Spotify Studios and The Ringer, including “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” “The Rewatchables,” “Dissect,” and true-crime series like “Conspiracy Theories” and “Serial Killers.” Other countries will follow later in the year, according to statements released by both companies.
“At Netflix, we’re always looking for new ways to entertain our members, wherever and however they want to watch,” said Lauren Smith, Netflix’s vice president of content licensing and programming strategy, in the announcement. “As video podcasts continue to grow in popularity, our partnership with Spotify allows us to bring full video versions of these top shows to both Netflix and Spotify audiences.”
Roman Wasenmüller, Spotify’s vice president and head of podcasts, called the collaboration “a new chapter for podcasting,” saying it will help creators reach new audiences while offering fans “more ways to connect with the stories and voices they love.”
The deal will feature shows from across several genres — sports, pop culture, lifestyle, and true crime — expanding both companies’ reach in the growing video podcast market. Sports titles from The Ringer, such as “The Ringer NBA Show,” “The Ringer NFL Show,” “Fairway Rollin’,” and “The Mismatch,” are among those set to appear on Netflix.
According to both companies’ press releases, the partnership reflects a shared strategy to make podcasting more visual and globally accessible. Spotify described the agreement as part of a wider effort to “expand discovery” and “unlock new distribution opportunities” for creators, while Netflix said it views the collaboration as a way to add “fresh voices and new perspectives” to its entertainment catalog.
The full slate of shows includes:
SportsThe Bill Simmons Podcast, The Zach Lowe Show, The McShay Show, Fairway Rollin’, The Mismatch, The Ringer F1 Show, The Ringer Fantasy Football Show, The Ringer NFL Show, The Ringer NBA Show
Culture/LifestyleThe Rewatchables, The Big Picture, The Dave Chang Show, Recipe Club, Dissect
True CrimeConspiracy Theories, Serial Killers
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