Netflix and Spotify are teaming up to blur the line between streaming and podcasting. The two companies 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

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