Netflix adds more podcasts in deal with iHeartMedia

Posted Tuesday, December 16, 2025 10:28 am

Jessica Testa | The New York Times

The number of video podcasts set to flood Netflix next year is growing.

On Tuesday, the streaming giant announced a partnership with iHeartMedia, furthering its long-awaited push into podcasting — and yanking a few more shows off YouTube, its rival in the modern entertainment wars.

Under the deal, at least 15 podcasts produced by iHeartMedia will publish their video episodes exclusively on Netflix beginning in early 2026, the companies said.

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