(Reuters) -Netflix said on Tuesday it will add a slate of Spotify’s most popular video podcasts to its service from early 2026, part of a new distribution partnership aimed at broadening the streaming giant’s entertainment lineup and drawing new audiences.

The initial lineup will feature shows such as “The Dave Chang Show” and “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” but will not include “The Joe Rogan Experience,” Spotify’s most-listened-to podcast globally.

The expansion underscores Netflix’s push to diversify beyond scripted series, films and reality programming by tapping into the growing appeal of audio-visual podcast formats.

For Spotify, the partnership is expected to extend the reach of its creators by tapping Netflix’s large global subscriber base.

The financial terms of the deal were not

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