Netflix, iHeartMedia Strike Exclusive Video Podcast Deal

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | 10:32am CT

iHeartMedia and Netflix

Netflix and iHeartMedia have announced a new exclusive partnership that will bring video versions of more than 15 iHeartPodcasts to Netflix, beginning in early 2026. Under the agreement, new video podcast episodes -- along with select library content -- will stream exclusively on Netflix in the U.S., with additional international markets planned later.

iHeartMedia will retain all audio-only rights, and the podcasts will continue to be distributed on iHeartRadio and other podcast platforms.

The initial lineup includes several of iHeartMedia's most prominent franchises, such as "The Breakfast Club," "My Favorite Murder," "Bobby Bones Presents: The Bobbycast," "Behind the Bastards," and "The Psychology of Your 20s." Comedy titles joining the deal include "Dear Chelsea" with Chelsea Handler and "This Is Important," hosted by "Workaholics" stars Adam Devine, Anders Holm and Blake Anderson.

Also included are podcasts spanning music, sports, history and culture, featuring talent such as Fat Joe and Jadakiss ("Joe and Jada"), Robert Evans ("Behind the Bastards"), and John Middlekauff ("3 and Out with John Middlekauff"), among others.

The move marks a significant expansion of Netflix's podcast strategy as the company continues to build out its video podcast offerings, while giving iHeartMedia a new distribution outlet aimed at reaching video-first audiences.