Samsung TV Plus Launches Bill Simmons’ The Ringer Podcast FAST Channel

Spotify is bowing its first-ever FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus stocked with video podcasts from Bill Simmons’ The Ringer.

The Ringer 24-hour streaming channel on Samsung TV Plus (obtainable within the U.S.) will characteristic a rotating lineup of exhibits together with Simmons’ “Book of Basketball 2.0,” “The Rewatchables, “The Big Picture,” “Higher Learning” hosted by Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay, and “Speidi’s 16th Minute” hosted by actuality TV stars Heidi and Spencer Pratt. Some of The Ringer’s high exhibits, together with “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” usually are not at present included within the FAST channel.

The launch of The Ringer podcast channel on Samsung TV Plus comes a day after Spotify and Netflix introduced a deal to stream a variety of authentic podcasts from The Ringer and Spotify Studios on Netflix beginning within the U.S. in early 2026.

Samsung says The Ringer channel “will feature uniquely curated episodes where fans can enjoy the best of their favorite always-on video podcasts — all in one place in a lean-back TV experience, available subscription-free on Samsung TV Plus.”

The Ringer’s FAST (free, ad-supported tv) channel is on the market on Samsung TV Plus, the streaming service obtainable on Samsung TV, Galaxy, Smart Monitor and Family Hub units. This contains the 2025 TV sequence, spanning Samsung Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED 4K, OLED, The Frame and The Frame Pro, that are powered by Samsung Vision AI for AI-enhanced image and sound. (Note that Samsung Vision AI and related options range by 2025 TV mannequin.)

Worldwide, Samsung TV Plus has about 88 million lively customers; it doesn’t get away the dimensions of its U.S. viewers however says Americans symbolize “a large portion” of the consumer base. Samsung is touting The Ringer channel as letting advertisers attain “engaged podcast audiences” on FAST.

“Since its launch, The Ringer has been at the forefront of podcasting, blending sharp analysis with enthusiasm across topics in sports, culture and entertainment,” mentioned Geoff Chow, Spotify’s head of podcast studios and managing director of The Ringer. “Bringing The Ringer to Samsung TV Plus is an exciting evolution — expanding our reach and allowing audiences to engage with our content in new ways This partnership highlights the growing influence of video podcasts and reinforces our commitment to delivering high-quality programming across multiple platforms.”

The Spotify-Samsung TV Plus “first-of-its-kind partnership” brings “podcasting’s boldest video programming” to the most important display within the residence, mentioned Salek Brodsky, senior VP and international head of Samsung TV Plus. Added Brosky, “The Ringer brings an arsenal of talent and some of the most dynamic, culture-shaping voices to Samsung TV Plus where we continue to redefine what television can be, opening up an entirely new dimension of entertainment for audiences to explore.”

Going ahead, Takashi Nakano, VP of content material and programming at Samsung TV Plus, mentioned his group is “exploring any and all kinds of deals” — with podcasters and different creators, in addition to expertise from basic TV exhibits. “We know this is the next iteration of television,” Nakano mentioned. “This is an amazing opportunity to find new fans and new viewers, and introduce them to the 10-foot experience.”

The Ringer’s FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus will characteristic the next podcasts:

The Ringer, launched by Bill Simmons in 2016 and bought by Spotify in 2020 for about $250 million, is an internet site, podcast community and video manufacturing home. The Ringer Podcast Network contains greater than 50 exhibits together with “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” “Good Hang With Amy Poehler,” “The Zach Lowe Show” and “The Rewatchables.”

Samsung TV Plus globally carries over 3,500 ad-supported linear channels in 30 international locations and is accessible on greater than 630 million lively units. The streaming service is the unique FAST residence of Conan O’Brien TV, David Letterman TV and extra.