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iHeartMedia signs licensing deal to bring six video podcasts to Disney+ and Hulu, led by Jonas Brothers’ “Hey Jonas!” debuting Aug. 14
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Culture/The Apex Times/Aug 10, 11:38 AM EDT

iHeartMedia signs licensing deal to bring six video podcasts to Disney+ and Hulu, led by Jonas Brothers’ “Hey Jonas!” debuting Aug. 14

The agreement from iHeartMedia expands Disney+ and Hulu programming with video versions of popular iHeartPodcasts, including projects featuring Ego Nwodim and “Scrubs” stars Zach Braff and Donald Faison.

By The Apex Times Newsroom2 min readAI-assisted Apex article

Disney+ and Hulu will add video podcast programming under a new licensing deal with iHeartMedia that brings six iHeartPodcasts titles to the streaming platforms, Deadline reported on Aug. 10. The rollout is scheduled to begin with “Hey Jonas!” from the Jonas Brothers, which will kick off on Aug. 14, according to the report.

The Disney+ and Hulu slate includes “Thanks Dad,” hosted by Ego Nwodim, a title Deadline listed among the six podcasts moving to video format. Additional shows named in the report are “Pod Meets World” and “Fake Doctors, Real Friends,” featuring Zach Braff and Donald Faison, both associated with the long-running TV comedy “Scrubs.”

Deadline described the move as a licensing partnership that will allow iHeartMedia’s podcast brands to be distributed via Disney’s streaming services, reflecting the ongoing shift by major platforms toward subscription content that extends beyond traditional scripted series and film.

The report ties the announcement to iHeartMedia’s roster of iHeartPodcasts, with each show expected to be presented in video form for viewers who follow the platforms’ entertainment and creator ecosystems. Specific episode counts, production details, and whether the shows will arrive as full seasons or individual releases were not detailed in the coverage provided.

For audiences, the deal may change how podcast programs are consumed by families and casual viewers, because streaming services typically package content within mainstream catalogs rather than separate audio podcast apps. For creators and talent, video distribution can also affect production expectations, rights arrangements, and how promotional attention is directed across TV-like media cycles.

The agreement also underscores how streaming platforms are continuing to compete for creator IP and recognizable talent, including musicians and actors with established fan bases. In this case, the list highlighted by Deadline pairs a major pop act, the Jonas Brothers, with familiar television performers and comedy creators.

iHeartMedia has not been quoted in the provided material beyond the structure of the announcement as summarized by Deadline. Disney+ and Hulu’s schedule beyond the Aug. 14 launch date for “Hey Jonas!” was not specified in the reporting packet provided.

The next step for viewers will be the start of the release timeline on Aug. 14, followed by additional iHeartPodcasts titles landing on Disney+ and Hulu as part of the six-show slate described by Deadline.

Why It Matters

  • The Aug. 14 launch date determines when Disney+ and Hulu viewers will first encounter the podcast-to-video partnership on the platforms.
  • Bringing recognizable musicians and TV performers into a streaming-video catalog could broaden family audiences who do not typically watch podcasts on audio apps.
  • The deal highlights how streaming services continue to invest in creator-driven IP beyond traditional TV, with licensing terms shaping where and how content is distributed.
  • For iHeartMedia, platform licensing may affect downstream rights and distribution strategy for multiple podcast brands under one agreement.
  • The partnership could increase demand for video production and editing workflows across podcast talent, producers, and affiliated rights holders as content moves into a streaming format.

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Key Facts

  • Disney+ and Hulu reached a licensing deal with iHeartMedia for six iHeartPodcasts titles in video format, Deadline reported Aug. 10.
  • “Hey Jonas!” from the Jonas Brothers is scheduled to debut first on Aug. 14.
  • The six-title slate also includes “Thanks Dad” with Ego Nwodim.
  • Deadline listed “Pod Meets World” among the titles heading to Disney+ and Hulu.
  • “Fake Doctors, Real Friends” featuring Zach Braff and Donald Faison is included in the slate.
  • The specific release dates for the other five titles were not included in the provided reporting summary.
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