Disney+, Hulu Reported iHeartPodcasts Deal for Six Titles

Disney+ and Hulu have struck a video podcasting deal with iHeartMedia to add six iHeartPodcasts titles, led by Hey Jonas!, which will debut on Disney+ and Hulu on August 14, 2026. The slate also includes Pod Meets World, Desperately Devoted, Fake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach and Donald, StraightioLab, and Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim, with new episodes streaming weekly across the platforms. This move expands Disney’s and Hulu’s ongoing push into video podcasts alongside existing companion and rewatch formats. Lauren Tempest of Disney and iHeartMedia chief Bob Pittman emphasize that the collaboration deepens fan engagement and broadens reach across streaming destinations. The announcements collectively underscore a broader strategy to diversify content libraries and offer cross-platform experiences for U.S. subscribers.