Bill Simmons Podcast Debuts on Netflix Live Stream in January

The Bill Simmons Podcast is set to debut on Netflix with a live episode on January 11. This highly anticipated event will take place at 11:30 p.m. ET, marking a new chapter for the popular sports podcast.

Podcast Streaming Schedule

Following its live premiere, the episode will be available for streaming on Netflix and Spotify. The audio version of the podcast will be accessible across various other audio platforms.

Weekly Live Episodes

• Live episodes will be streamed every Sunday.
• The first guests include “Cousin” Sal Iacono, joining Simmons for their popular Guess the Lines series during the NFL season.

Future Collaborations

Starting this spring, Simmons will team up with NBA analyst Zach Lowe to cover basketball events, expanding the podcast’s reach.

Partnership and Additional Content

This debut is part of a broader partnership between Spotify Studios, The Ringer, and Netflix. Additional podcasts joining the platform include:

• The Zach Lowe Show
• The McShay Show
• The Rewatchables
• Conspiracy Theories

Further information about these podcasts will be released later.

Netflix Expands Podcast Offerings

The agreement with Spotify and The Ringer marks a significant step for Netflix into the podcasting arena. Recently, Netflix also secured a deal with iHeartMedia to stream video episodes of over 15 popular iHeartPodcasts. This includes notable titles such as:

• The Breakfast Club
• My Favorite Murder
• Dear Chelsea
• Bobby Bones Presents: The Bobbycast

Additionally, Netflix has partnered with Barstool Sports to feature three of their most popular shows: Pardon My Take, The Ryen Russillo Show, and Spittin Chiclets.

Competing in the Video Podcasting Space

By launching video podcasts, Netflix aims to capitalize on the growing podcasting trend, as it competes with YouTube. The exclusive deals for video podcasts from iHeartMedia and Barstool on the streaming platform demonstrate Netflix’s commitment to this emerging market.