Neda Ulabi

Netta Ulibi, NPR News.

Back in the good old days, meaning like five years ago, we listened to podcasts.

Now we watch them.

More than half of the world's top podcasts now release video versions, like the sports show hosted by Bill Simmons.

Video podcasts are being consumed right now 20 times faster than audio ones.

people often just have them on in the background.

The number one platform for podcasts is YouTube.

But Netflix and Spotify are challenging that.

This new deal will make 16 top video podcasts available only on Netflix and on the Spotify app starting in January, including the Bill Simmons podcast.

Netta Ulipi, NPR News.