TL;DR
Netflix announced two new original video podcasts: Michael Irvin’s The White House, arriving January 19, and The Pete Davidson Show, debuting January 30. Both series will be available only to Netflix subscribers as the company pushes to build a video-podcast slate to compete with established platforms.
What happened
Netflix unveiled two original video podcasts scheduled to debut in January: Michael Irvin’s The White House on January 19 and The Pete Davidson Show on January 30. The Davidson series is described as candid, behind-the-scenes conversations filmed in his garage and will air every Friday. Irvin’s program will appear twice weekly and promises sports news, analysis and commentary, with guest co-hosts including former NFL wide receiver Brandon Marshall. Both shows will be available exclusively to Netflix subscribers. The launches join Netflix’s expanding portfolio of video podcast content alongside licensed programs from partners such as iHeartMedia, Spotify and Barstool Sports. Netflix executives have framed video podcasts as part of a broader push into new interactive and long-form formats; the company reported viewers watched over 700 million hours of podcasts per month on living-room devices in 2025, underlining the opportunity Netflix is targeting.
Why it matters
- Netflix is using celebrity-hosted originals to attract subscribers and increase engagement on living-room devices.
- Exclusive video podcasts are a direct play to challenge established platforms that dominate podcast distribution.
- A growing in-house slate could help Netflix control distribution and monetization of popular serialized audio/video content.
- Building a competitive podcast library will be resource- and time-intensive given the large catalogs on rivals like YouTube and Spotify.
Key facts
- Two original video podcasts announced: The White House (Michael Irvin) and The Pete Davidson Show.
- Release dates: Irvin’s show on January 19; Davidson’s show on January 30.
- Both series will be available only to Netflix subscribers.
- Davidson’s program will air weekly on Fridays and is filmed in his garage with friends.
- Irvin’s series will run twice weekly and include sports analysis and guest co-hosts such as Brandon Marshall.
- Netflix already hosts licensed video podcasts from iHeartMedia, Spotify and Barstool Sports, including titles like Dear Chelsea and My Favorite Murder.
- Licensed partners’ shows are not available in full on YouTube as part of existing agreements.
- Netflix reported viewers streamed over 700 million hours of podcasts per month on living-room devices in 2025.
What to watch next
- January 19 and January 30 premieres for Irvin and Davidson, respectively (confirmed in the source).
- Whether these originals drive measurable subscriber growth or viewing hours: not confirmed in the source.
- If Netflix will expand original video-podcast commissions and how licensing strategies will change: not confirmed in the source.
Quick glossary
- Video podcast: A serialized program that combines audio podcast formats with video elements, often distributed episodically.
- Exclusive content: Media or programming made available only to a single platform’s subscribers or users.
- Licensed podcast: A show produced by a third party for which a platform acquires distribution rights rather than commissioning it directly.
- Living-room device: A TV or connected device used in a shared home space for streaming video and audio content.
Reader FAQ
Are these shows Netflix originals?
Yes. Both series are described as original video podcasts from Netflix and will be available only to subscribers.
When do the new podcasts debut?
Michael Irvin’s The White House premieres January 19; The Pete Davidson Show debuts January 30.
Will full episodes be available on YouTube?
The source notes that licensed podcast partners’ episodes aren’t available in full on YouTube; broader availability of these new Netflix originals on YouTube is not confirmed in the source.
Is Netflix already investing in podcasts more broadly?
Yes. The company has licensed podcast content and its CTO has said video podcasts fit a wider strategy to explore interactive formats, but Netflix’s overall podcast library is still early-stage.
Netflix is increasing its investment in video podcasts, with its latest projects featuring famous comedian Pete Davidson and Cowboys Hall-of-Famer Michael Irvin. The streaming giant announced on Wednesday two original…
Sources
- Netflix’s first original video podcasts feature Pete Davidson and Michael Irvin
- Pete Davidson to Host Netflix Podcast 'The …
- Now on Netflix Podcast, Tudum
- Netflix Tudum – Go behind the streams
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