Highlights
- New Netflix-Spotify partnership will bring select shows like The Bill Simmons Podcast, The Rewatchables, and Conspiracy Theories to Netflix, starting in the U.S.
- More titles will be added over time with international availability planned after the U.S. launch.
- Netflix aims to diversify its content and compete with YouTube, while Spotify expands its reach and creator opportunities.
Spotify video podcasts are officially making their way to Netflix. The two streaming giants have announced a new collaboration that will bring select video podcasts from Spotify Studios and The Ringer to Netflix’s platform.
The first batch of titles set to debut includes The Bill Simmons Podcast, The Zach Lowe Show, The McShay Show, The Rewatchables, and Conspiracy Theories, among others. The video podcasts will initially launch on Netflix in the U.S. in early 2026 with additional regions expected to gain access later as the partnership expands.
More podcast titles will also be added to the catalogue over time.
Lauren Smith, Netflix VP of Content Licensing and Programming Strategy, said, “At Netflix, we’re always looking for new ways to entertain our members, wherever and however they want to watch. 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. From pop culture and lifestyle to true crime and sports, this curated selection of video podcasts adds fresh voices and new perspectives to Netflix, making our entertainment lineup more exciting than ever.”
“This partnership marks a new chapter for podcasting,” said Roman Wasenmüller, VP, Head of Podcasts at Spotify. “Together with Netflix, we’re expanding discovery, helping creators reach new audiences, and giving fans around the world the chance to experience the stories they love and uncover favorites they never expected. This offers more choice to creators and unlocks a completely new distribution opportunity.”
This move comes as video podcasts continue to surge in popularity with YouTube currently leading as the top platform for podcast consumption. Back in April 2025, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos had hinted at this direction, saying the company was “constantly looking at all different types of content and content creators” to feature on the platform.
The new collaboration aligns with that strategy and positions Netflix to better compete with YouTube in the growing video podcast market.
The full list of titles includes –
Sports
- The 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/Lifestyle
- The Rewatchables
- The Big Picture
- The Dave Chang Show
- Recipe Club
- Dissect
True Crime
- Conspiracy Theories
- Serial Killers
Meanwhile, Spotify has also been exploring new ways to expand its ecosystem. The company recently struck a ChatGPT partnership and enabled users to receive personalised music and podcast recommendations directly within ChatGPT conversations.
FAQs
Q1. What is the new partnership between Netflix and Spotify about?
Answer. Netflix and Spotify have announced a collaboration to bring select Spotify video podcasts like The Bill Simmons Podcast, The Rewatchables, and Conspiracy Theories to Netflix starting in early 2026 in the U.S., with global rollout to follow.
Q2. Which types of podcasts will be available on Netflix?
Answer. The lineup includes sports shows (NFL, NBA, F1), pop culture and lifestyle series (The Rewatchables, Dissect), and true crime podcasts (Conspiracy Theories, Serial Killers), curated from Spotify Studios and The Ringer.
Q3. Why are Netflix and Spotify entering the video podcast space?
Answer. Both companies aim to expand content discovery and reach new audiences. As video podcasting grows especially on platforms like YouTube, this partnership helps Netflix diversify its offerings and gives Spotify creators broader distribution.