Spotify video podcasts are coming to Netflix

Spotify Video Podcasts are coming to Netflix, further diversifying the types of content on the Los Gatos, Calif.-based streaming service beyond movies, TV shows and games.

This decision reflects the number of people who consume their podcasts not only by listening to them, but also by watching the podcasters conduct their discussions on video.

About 70% of podcast listeners prefer their shows with video, according to a Cumulus Media study. Netflix and Spotify said the partnership would bring podcasts to Netflix that would complement the streamer’s “existing programming and unlock new audiences and broader show distribution.”

There will be 16 Spotify video podcasts initially on Netflix in the United States in early 2026, with plans to include other markets, the companies said. These video podcasts include sports programs like “The Bill Simmons Podcast” and “The Ringer Fantasy Football Show,” cultural/lifestyle podcasts like “The Dave Chang Show” and “The Recipe Club” as well as true crime programs like “Serial Killers.”

“At Netflix, we’re always looking for new ways to entertain our members wherever and however they want to watch,” said Lauren Smith, the streamer’s vice president of content licensing and programming strategy.

Roman Wasenmüller, vice president and head of podcasts at Spotify, said the partnership helps creators reach new audiences and opens up “a whole new distribution opportunity.”

Spotify began offering video podcasts on its platform about five years ago, providing an option for its podcasters who previously published videos of their audio programs on YouTube.

Last year, the Swedish audio company unveiled new features that make it easier for creators to earn money from their video content and track their performance on the streaming service.

Netflix has also diversified the types of content offered on its streaming service. Last week, Netflix revealed a list of games, such as versions of Boggle and Pictionary, that can be played on TV and are included in its streaming subscription.