Disney+ and Hulu will bring six iHeartPodcasts titles to U.S. subscribers, beginning this week with Hey Jonas!
The collaboration will also bring video editions of iHeartPodcasts’ Pod Meets World to Disney+ and Desperately Devoted, Fake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach and Donald, StraightioLab, and Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim to Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ in the U.S. in the coming months. New episodes will stream weekly across all podcasts.
“Fans can’t get enough of the stories and talent they love, and podcasts have become one of the fastest growing ways for audiences to connect with them,” said Lauren Tempest, head of content planning and partnerships for DTC at The Walt Disney Company. “These new video podcasts from iHeartMedia bring fans closer to their favorite worlds and the creators behind them, and we’re thrilled to make them available on Disney+ and Hulu as part of an even richer streaming experience.”
“Podcasting continues to evolve as audiences increasingly want to engage with the shows and personalities they love in more ways and across more platforms,” said Bob Pittman, chairman and CEO for iHeartMedia. “Disney+ and Hulu have built powerful streaming destinations with incredibly passionate fan communities, making them ideal partners to expand the reach of these beloved iHeartPodcasts. From iconic rewatch series and fan-favorite conversations to original storytelling, this deal gives both existing listeners and new viewers an easy way to discover and connect with some of podcasting’s most engaging voices through video.”
The deal adds to the podcast lineup on both platforms, sitting alongside licensed titles like Handsome and We’re Here to Help, rewatch podcasts such as The Mess Around with Hannah and Lamorne, Prison Breaking With Sarah and Paul, and That Was Us. The services also feature a wealth of companion podcasts for popular series, among them Paradise, American Idol, and Dancing with the Stars.
