Netflix and Spotify are teaming up to blur the line between streaming and podcasting. Two companies announced a new partnership As a result, a selection of Spotify's best video podcasts, including shows from Spotify Studios and The Ringer, will be available on Netflix in early 2026. The goal is to make popular podcasts as watchable as television, expanding both services' reach into sports, culture, lifestyle and true crime.
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The deal marks Spotify's most significant expansion beyond its own platform, and it's a new way for Netflix to attract audiences to low-cost, conversation-based programming. Early titles include Bill Simmons Podcast, Revised Items, Dissect, Conspiracy theories And Serial killersamong others. You can find full list here.
More shows and genres are expected to be added over time.
Netflix says the partnership complements its library of documentaries and talk shows, bringing “fresh voices and new perspectives.” Spotify, meanwhile, called it a “new chapter for podcasts,” giving creators access to Netflix's global audience while expanding the options for listeners who prefer to watch podcasts.
The rollout will begin in the US early next year, with other markets to follow in 2026.
