Netflix is ​​no longer just the home for TV shows, movies, documentaries, and live streams of WWE matches—you'll soon be able to stream video podcasts, too. the streaming giant announced on Tuesday it's Partnership with Spotify Podcast Studio and The Ringer will release 16 series on their platform, including Bill Simmons Podcast, Conspiracy theoriesand also Callshows in the NFL, NBA, fantasy football and Formula 1.
Netflix won't be running commercial breaks for this first round of video podcasts, but Spotify's podcast ads will remain. Time reports. The streaming service already produces several podcasts about its shows, for example You can't make this up, Skip introAnd We have receiptswhich also appear on YouTube. In April, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos hinted at the possibility of bringing podcasts to the platform. during an earnings callsaying, “As video podcasts grow in popularity, I suspect you'll see some of them end up on Netflix.”
Spotify also appears to have plans to expand the reach of its podcasts, as the company says it aims to “offer similar experiences to a wider range of creators” in the future. You can see the full list of podcasts coming to Netflix at company website.
