Spotify and Netflix strike deal to stream popular video podcasts starting 2026

Netflix and Spotify have announced a new distribution partnership that will bring some of Spotify’s most popular video podcasts to Netflix’s platform starting in early 2026. The move aims to expand Netflix’s entertainment portfolio and give Spotify creators access to a broader global audience.

The initial lineup will feature hit shows including “The Dave Chang Show,” “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” “The Rewatchables,” “The Big Picture,” “The Zach Lowe Show,” and “Serial Killers.” However, “The Joe Rogan Experience”, Spotify’s most-streamed podcast globally, will not be part of the deal.

Netflix said the collaboration reflects its push to diversify beyond scripted series, films, and reality programming, as video podcasts become an increasingly popular format among younger viewers. “Our partnership with Spotify allows us to bring full video versions of these top shows to both Netflix and Spotify audiences,” said Lauren Smith, vice president of content licensing and programming strategy at Netflix.

For Spotify, the tie-up provides an opportunity to extend the reach of its creators by leveraging Netflix’s vast global subscriber base. “This offers more choice to creators and unlocks a completely new distribution opportunity,” said Roman Wasenmüller, Spotify’s vice president and head of podcasts.

The new feature will launch in the United States first, followed by an international rollout, with no financial details disclosed.