the ringer

• Spotify is turning Twitch into a distribution point for its video podcasts
• Netflix wants its own video podcast library, so it’s partnering with Spotify

  Video podcasts in categories like sports and true crime will show up on Netflix thanks to a deal with Spotify.

  
• Spotify Reportedly In Talks To Acquire Media And Podcast Upstart ‘The Ringer’

  Spotify may be looking to invest further in the podcast space. The music-streaming leader is reportedly looking to purchase The Ringer, a sports and pop culture-focused media brand -- comprising a news website and podcast network -- that was founded by sportswriter and entrepreneur Bill Simmons in 2016.

  
• Bill Simmons Unveils His New Digital Venture, The Ringer

  Bill Simmons has shared the URL for The Ringer, where he and former Grantland staffers will discuss sports, culture, and other topics.