Netflix announced on Wednesday the launch of two original video podcasts exclusive to its subscribers. Michael Irvin’s “The White House” will begin streaming on January 19, while Pete Davidson’s “The Pete Davidson Show” debuts on January 30.
Pete Davidson has two successful comedy specials on Netflix. Michael Irvin featured prominently in the platform’s documentary series “America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys.”
Davidson’s show will offer candid, behind-the-scenes conversations with friends recorded in his garage. New episodes will air every Friday. Irvin’s podcast will provide in-depth sports news, analysis, and commentary twice a week. It will include guest co-hosts such as former NFL All-Pro wide receiver Brandon Marshall.
These originals expand Netflix’s video podcast offerings, which include licensed titles from iHeartMedia, Spotify, and Barstool Sports. Examples are Dear Chelsea, My Favorite Murder, and The Ringer. Under the licensing agreements, these shows are not available in full on YouTube.
The announcement aligns with Netflix’s efforts to compete with YouTube in the podcast space. Viewers are projected to watch over 700 million hours of podcasts per month on living-room devices in 2025. Netflix remains in the early stages of building its podcast library amid competition from millions of podcasts on YouTube, Spotify, and other platforms.
