YouTube leads in podcast streaming while Netflix plans to launch 33-plus podcasts in 2026. Can video pods become the new TV?

Ads that appear in video podcasts are alluring for visually-minded marketers but may perform worse on the whole than audio-only, according to a new study.

The streaming service now has more than 30 video podcasts lined up for 2026, including the influential radio show “The Breakfast Club.” ...