Netflix and Spotify are teaming up in a first-of-its-kind partnership to bring a range of video and audio podcasts to the streaming platform’s lineup, the companies announced Tuesday.
Starting in early 2026, U.S. audiences will be able to watch full video versions of 16 shows produced by Spotify Studios and The Ringer, including “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” “The Rewatchables,” “Dissect,” and true crime series like “Conspiracy Theories” and “Serial Killers”. Other countries will follow later in the year, according to data released by the two companies.
“At Netflix, we’re always looking for new ways to entertain our members, wherever and however they want to watch,” said Lauren Smith, Netflix’s vice president of content licensing and programming strategy. Advertisement. “As video podcasts continue to grow in popularity, our partnership with Spotify allows us to deliver full video versions of these great shows to Netflix and Spotify audiences alike.”
roman Wassenmüller, Vice President of Spotify The podcast chief described the collaboration as a “new chapter for podcasting,” saying it will help creators reach new audiences while offering fans “more ways to connect with the stories and voices they love.”
The deal will include shows from several genres — sports, pop culture, lifestyle and true crime — expanding both companies’ reach into the growing audio video streaming market. Sports titles from The Ringer, such as “The Ringer NBA Show,” “The Ringer NFL Show,” “Fairway Rollin'” and “The Mismatch,” are among those scheduled to appear on Netflix.
According to press releases from both companies, the partnership reflects a joint strategy to make podcasting more visible and accessible globally. Spotify described the agreement as part of a broader effort to “expand discovery” and “unlock new distribution opportunities” for creators, while Netflix said it views the collaboration as a way to add “new voices and new perspectives” to its entertainment catalog.
The full list of offers includes:
Sports
Bill Simmons Podcast, Zack Lowe Show, McShay Show, Fairway Rollin’ Mismatch, Ranger F1 Show, Ranger Fantasy Football Show, Ranger NFL Show, Ranger NBA Show
Culture/lifestyle
The Rewatchables, The Big Picture, The Dave Chang Show, Recipe Club, Anatomy
Real crime
Conspiracy theories and serial killers