Netflix and Spotify are teaming up to blur the line between streaming and podcasting. The two companies on Tuesday announced a new partnership that will bring a curated slate of Spotify's top video podcasts, including shows from Spotify Studios and The Ringer, to Netflix starting in early 2026. The goal is to make popular podcasts as watchable as TV, expanding both services' reach into sports, culture, lifestyle and true crime.
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The deal marks Spotify's most significant distribution push beyond its own platform, and for Netflix, it's a new way to keep audiences engaged with talk-driven, low-cost programming. Early titles include The Bill Simmons Podcast, The Rewatchables, Dissect, Conspiracy Theories and Serial Killers, among others. You can find the complete list here.
More shows and genres are expected to be added over time.
Netflix says the partnership complements its library of documentaries and talk shows, offering "fresh voices and new perspectives." Spotify, meanwhile, described it as "a new chapter for podcasting," giving creators access to Netflix's global audience while expanding discovery for listeners who prefer watching podcasts.
The rollout is scheduled to begin in the US early next year, with additional markets to follow in 2026.