iHeartMedia Podcasts Hit Disney+, Hulu in Major Video Deal
iHeartMedia's popular podcasts are making their way to Disney+ and Hulu. The media companies announced a video podcasting deal that brings six iHeartPodcasts titles, including Hey Jonas!, Pod Meets World, Desperately Devoted, Fake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach and Donald, StraightioLab, and Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim.
The collaboration marks an expansion of the existing lineup of podcasts on Disney+ and Hulu, which already includes licensed titles like Handsome and We're Here to Help. The new video podcasts will be available on Disney+ and Hulu starting in August and November.
'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 & Partnerships, DTC at The Walt Disney Company. 'These new video podcasts from iHeartMedia bring fans closer to their favorite worlds and the creators behind them.'