Netflix is ​​making a big bet on audio and video files

Netflix is ​​no longer just home to TV shows, movies, documentaries, and live WWE matches — soon, you’ll be able to stream podcasts, too. the announced the streaming giant On Tuesday it is Partnership with Spotify’s podcast studio And The Ringer to offer 16 series on its platform, including Bill Simmons Podcast, Conspiracy theoriesbesides RingingOffers on NFL, NBA, Fantasy Football, and F1.

Netflix will not be running ad breaks for this first round of video podcasts, but Spotify ads within podcasts will remain the same. times Reports. The streaming service already produces several podcasts around its shows, e.g You can’t make this up, Skip the introductionand We have the receiptsany They also appear on YouTube. In April, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos hinted at bringing podcasts to the platform During the earnings call“As podcasts become more popular, I think you’ll see some of them find their way to Netflix,” he says.

It looks like Spotify has more plans to expand its podcasts as well, with the company saying it aims to “bring similar opportunities to a broader range of creators” in the future. You can view the full list of podcasts coming to Netflix at Company website.