Netflix is deepening its push into video podcasting with a new slate of shows set to join the streaming service in early 2026, including Therapuss with Jake Shane and 48 Hours: Post Mortem. The move reflects Netflix’s expanding strategy to diversify content beyond traditional film and series into creator‑driven, episodic talk formats that echo modern talk shows and video podcasts.
A Growing Video Podcast Strategy
Netflix’s evolving video podcast ambitions build on earlier announcements that the platform would host a range of visual podcast content, including licensed shows and original productions. This strategy follows partnerships with Spotify and other media companies to bring prominent podcasts—including The Bill Simmons Podcast, sports and culture series from The Ringer, and other genre‑spanning titles—onto the Netflix platform early next year.
According to industry sources, Netflix views video podcasts as a way to increase engagement and expand viewing habits beyond scripted content, positioning them alongside films, series, live events, and games as part of a broader entertainment ecosystem. What once was a niche format on platforms like YouTube is now being treated as a core content category by major streamers.
Therapuss with Jake Shane: Comedy Meets Conversation
Therapuss with Jake Shane is one of the standout additions to Netflix’s video podcast slate. Hosted by social media personality Jake Shane, the show places Shane in the role of a tongue‑in‑cheek “therapist” who engages with guests—often celebrity figures and internet personalities—to unpack personal stories, emotional topics, and comedic insights.
Shane first built a following on TikTok through viral content and has since grown Therapuss into a weekly talk‑show‑style podcast resembling a free‑form therapy session with humor and heart. The show’s popularity has seen it expand into live tours and appearances, reinforcing its appeal as both a comedic and conversational brand.
Under the Netflix agreement, Therapuss will retain video distribution on Spotify in addition to becoming available on Netflix, offering creators and fans a multi‑platform presence that extends beyond traditional podcast apps.
48 Hours: Post Mortem: Crime Storytelling for a New Medium
Another major show joining Netflix’s lineup is 48 Hours: Post Mortem, a video extension of the long‑running CBS News true‑crime franchise. This series takes audiences behind the scenes of original reporting, with correspondents and producers revisiting high‑profile crime cases to discuss key evidence, investigative challenges, and narrative twists that didn’t necessarily make the broadcast version.
Unlike Therapuss, 48 Hours: Post Mortem will be co‑exclusive with Paramount, meaning episodes may stream on both Netflix and other platforms under that partnership, while other titles introduced in this slate will be fully exclusive to Netflix.
What This Means for Creators and Audiences
Netflix’s video podcast expansion signals a shift in how podcasts—especially video‑enabled ones—are distributed and consumed. By bringing established and creator‑led shows onto a major streaming platform, the company is effectively reimagining podcasts as serialized visual content, accessible through a subscription streaming model rather than just audio apps or social platforms.
For creators, this trend presents new opportunities for reach, monetization, and production value. Video podcasts that might have previously lived solely on YouTube or audio platforms could now tap into Netflix’s global audience, potentially reshaping the economics and cultural impact of podcasting in 2026 and beyond.
