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Disney quietly ramps up its own podcast buying spree for Hulu and Disney+

Disney is about a year into a podcast push for Hulu and Disney+ and is now in active dealmaking mode, sources tell The Ankler, with several new shows expected to land in coming weeks.

Why it matters. Podcasters gain a second major streaming suitor beyond Netflix, one that lets them keep shows live elsewhere, strengthening creators’ hand in licensing talks.

Signal from The Ankler · Natalie Jarvey · read the original.

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