Podcasts face a major test in 2026: Can they make it big on TV screens?

Charlamagne Tha God is among the podcasters coming to Netflix.

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• Podcasts are expanding to TV, with Netflix and Fox challenging YouTube's lead.
• YouTube is the top podcast platform, but Netflix is launching a slate of exclusive video pods.
• The big question: Can podcasts succeed as premium TV?

Podcasts are increasingly making the leap to TV — and 2026 will be a significant test of the format's potential in the living room.

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