Today, iHeartMedia and Netflix announced that The Breakfast Club will stream live daily on Netflix, beginning June 1. The new format is the next step in Netflix’s podcast strategy, as well as its focus on streaming more live events, marking the first daily live program airing every weekday.
The Breakfast Club is a culture podcast, hosted by Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy and Jess Hilarious. The show will continue to feature the three co-hosts, its daily schedule, and its energy and authenticity while reaching Netflix’s massive audience.
“The Breakfast Club has always been at the center of culture, breaking artists, shaping conversations, and reflecting real life in real time,” said Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO for iHeartMedia. “Taking this show live every day to a global audience on Netflix is a powerful example of how we’re expanding the reach of our biggest brands while giving audiences entirely new ways to experience them. Whether it’s morning in NYC or the afternoon in London, the conversation is live and reaching the world in real time.”
In addition to airing on Netflix, the podcast will continue to be nationally syndicated on over 100 broadcast radio stations and on the iHeartRadio app, in an audio-only format. The enhanced Netflix version will be designed specifically for viewers. Netflix subscribers will get nearly three hours with the hosts and guests, without traditional ad breaks. Those breaks will be filled with exclusive bonus segments, behind-the-scenes moments, extended discussions, and original content.
“Do y’all understand what ‘Live Globally’ really means? Mornings in New York. Daytime in the U.K. and Ghana. Evenings across other parts of the world,” said Charlamagne tha God. “The media landscape will always evolve, but one thing consistently cuts through: live programming. That’s a big reason The Breakfast Club has sustained its reign for so long. We’re building something powerful—real-time conversation, real community, on a global scale. The future belongs to those who can see what’s possible—and trust me, the vision for The Breakfast Club and Netflix is crystal clear.”
“The Breakfast Club has been a cultural staple for years, and we’re thrilled to make it our first daily live morning show on Netflix,” said Lauren Smith, Netflix VP of Content Licensing and Programming Strategy. “Every weekday, members can drop into nearly three hours of live, unfiltered conversation, plus exclusive moments they won’t hear anywhere else. It’s a big step forward in how we bring culturally defining audio-first franchises to life for Netflix audiences around the world, and we’re excited to deepen our partnership with iHeartMedia.”