TL;DR
Netflix is launching its first pair of original video podcasts: The White House with Michael Irvin and The Pete Davidson Show. The White House arrives January 19 and will run twice weekly; The Pete Davidson Show debuts January 30 and will publish new Friday episodes filmed in Davidson’s garage.
What happened
Netflix announced two original video podcasts, marking its first in-house entries in the format. The shows are The White House, hosted by former NFL receiver and commentator Michael Irvin, and The Pete Davidson Show, hosted by comedian and Saturday Night Live alumnus Pete Davidson. The White House is scheduled to begin on January 19 and will air two episodes per week; it will feature a rotating set of co-hosts and guests and lists former NFL player Brandon Marshall as a co-host and producer. The Pete Davidson Show will premiere on January 30 and publish new episodes every Friday, filmed inside Davidson’s garage and built around candid conversations. These originals will sit alongside Netflix’s growing vault of licensed video podcasts from providers such as Spotify, iHeartMedia and Barstool Sports, a slate that already includes titles like My Favorite Murder and The Bill Simmons Podcast.
Why it matters
- Netflix is expanding beyond licensed podcasts into producing original long-form video audio content.
- Adding in-house shows could change distribution dynamics between streaming services, podcast platforms and video sites.
- The move highlights competition with platforms that have become major podcast hosts, including YouTube.
- Regular publishing schedules suggest Netflix is treating these as ongoing series rather than one-off specials.
Key facts
- Netflix is launching two original video podcasts: The Pete Davidson Show and The White House.
- The White House (hosted by Michael Irvin) debuts on January 19 and will publish two episodes per week.
- The Pete Davidson Show launches January 30 with new episodes released every Friday.
- Davidson’s episodes are filmed in his garage and focus on candid conversations with guests.
- Brandon Marshall, a former NFL player, is listed as a co-host and producer on The White House.
- These originals join Netflix’s existing licensed video-podcast slate from Spotify, iHeartMedia and Barstool Sports.
- Licensed podcasts on Netflix have terms that prevent their full episodes from appearing on YouTube.
- Bloomberg reported last year that Netflix was planning to create its own podcasts.
What to watch next
- Announcements about Pete Davidson’s initial guests, which Netflix says it will reveal soon.
- Whether Netflix will set similar distribution limits for its new originals as it has for licensed shows — not confirmed in the source.
- Audience and engagement performance for the two shows on Netflix compared with licensed podcast titles — not confirmed in the source.
Quick glossary
- Video podcast: A podcast format that includes recorded video along with audio, allowing viewers to watch as well as listen.
- Licensed podcast: A show that a platform acquires the rights to distribute but does not produce itself.
- Exclusive content: Material made available only on a particular platform or under specific terms, limiting distribution elsewhere.
- Rotating co-hosts: A hosting arrangement where different people join the main host across episodes rather than a single consistent co-host.
Reader FAQ
Are these Netflix’s first podcasts?
Yes — the company describes these as its first original video podcasts.
When do the shows debut?
The White House arrives January 19; The Pete Davidson Show debuts January 30.
Will the full episodes be available on YouTube?
The source says licensed shows on Netflix can’t appear in their entirety on YouTube; it does not confirm distribution terms for these new originals.
Who is Brandon Marshall in relation to The White House?
Brandon Marshall is a former NFL player who will serve as a rotating co-host and producer on The White House.
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Sources
- Netflix’s first original podcasts star Pete Davidson and Michael Irvin
- Michael Irvin to Debut Netflix Podcast The White House
- Pete Davidson Set to Host Original Podcast for Netflix
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