Podcasts My Favorite Murder and The Breakfast Club Find New Home on Netflix

In a strategic move aiming to enrich its repository of content, Netflix has joined forces with notable audio firm iHeartMedia to integrate over a dozen video podcasts into its collection.

This initiative is part of Netflix's strategy to captivate its audience by offering diverse media options, even if subscribers aren't actively watching shows or films. This collaboration with iHeartMedia, a longstanding leader in radio and podcasting, is set to bring more than 15 video podcasts to American viewers starting next year.

Shifting Platforms

The decision emerges as Netflix faces increasing competition from YouTube, the most-consumed platform for podcasting. According to spokesperson Jenn Powers, under the new collaboration, full-length iHeartMedia video podcasts will cease to be available on YouTube. Netflix will gain first access to fresh podcast episodes and select episodes from the history of each show.

What Lies Ahead?

The collaboration announcement occurred after an October deal where Netflix acquired 16 shows like ones featuring Chelsea Handler and workaholics’ stars Adam Devine, Anders Holm, and Blake Anderson. Additional content includes programming with stars such as Fat Joe and Jadakiss, although specific details are yet to be disclosed. These shows will initially be accessible in the United States at the beginning of 2026 with plans to expand globally thereafter.

Despite these changes, iHeartMedia will maintain rights over audio distribution for the podcasts, continuing their availability on iHeartRadio and various other podcast platforms.