Netflix is continuing its aggressive expansion into the podcast space, and this time, it’s bringing one of hip-hop media’s most influential platforms with it. The Breakfast Club, the iconic long-running radio and podcast show, will officially begin streaming on Netflix in 2026 following a newly announced partnership between iHeartMedia and the global streaming giant.
The deal will add 15 iHeartPodcasts to Netflix’s growing video-podcast catalog, including fan favorites like Dear Chelsea, Bobby Bones Presents: The Bobbycast, and My Favorite Murder. But the arrival of The Breakfast Club—hosted by Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy, and Jess Hilarious marks the most culturally significant addition yet, bringing decades of hip-hop, politics, comedy, and community dialogue to an entirely new audience.
Charlamagne celebrated the milestone on Instagram, framing the move as both symbolic and transformative. “9 Year that Equals Completion. Snake Year that Equals Shedding. Let’s Try This New Skin. WE TRULY THANK GOD FOR IT ALL!!!” he wrote, signaling a reinvention moment for the show as it steps onto one of entertainment’s largest global stages.
From an industry standpoint, the move reflects the continued evolution of podcasting from an audio-first medium into a fully visual experience. iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman emphasized this shift in a statement, calling podcasting “the fastest-growing medium over the past 20 years” and positioning video podcasts as the next frontier. Partnering with Netflix, he noted, allows fans to engage with their favorite personalities in new ways while introducing these shows to entirely new audiences.
Netflix echoed that sentiment, with Lauren Smith, Vice President of Content Licensing and Programming Strategy, highlighting the platform’s commitment to variety and innovation. The partnership aligns with Netflix’s broader strategy, following its October deal with Spotify Studios and The Ringer, which brought shows like The Bill Simmons Podcast, The Rewatchables, and The Zach Lowe Show to the service.
The timing of the announcement is especially notable amid a shifting radio and podcast landscape. Just days earlier, Hot 97 announced the cancellation of Ebro in the Morning, ending a 12-year run and highlighting how legacy platforms are being forced to adapt as audiences migrate to streaming and on-demand formats.
As The Breakfast Club prepares to make its Netflix debut, the move feels less like a platform change and more like a cultural elevation. One that reflects how hip-hop media continues to shape, and now fully enter, the mainstream streaming era. In 2026, mornings may look different, but the conversation is clearly just getting bigger.
