Las Culturistas arrives on Disney+ and Hulu

Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang is heading to two major streaming platforms, and it's worth paying attention to. Starting November 18th, the beloved pop culture podcast will be available on both Disney+ and Hulu, adding video episodes to its already impressive catalog. For anyone tracking where to watch their favorite shows, this is exactly the kind of move that reshapes the streaming landscape week after week.

A podcast with real credentials landing on streaming

Launched in March 2016, Las Culturistas built its reputation the old-fashioned way : through sharp, unfiltered conversations and genuine chemistry between its two hosts. Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (the latter now widely recognized from Saturday Night Live) have turned a pop culture podcast into something closer to a cultural institution. The show's tone is candid, occasionally chaotic, and consistently entertaining.

What sets it apart from the usual podcast noise is the caliber of guests it consistently attracts. Over the years, the show has hosted names like Mariah Carey, Michelle Obama, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Chappell Roan, Reese Witherspoon, Charli XCX, and Nicole Kidman. That guest list alone tells you something about the show's reach and credibility. Segments like "I Don't Think So, Honey" have developed their own fan following, turning individual episodes into recurring events.

The accolades back this up. Las Culturistas won Podcast of the Year at the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards in both 2023 and 2025, two non-consecutive wins that reflect sustained quality rather than a one-time spike. Add to that comedy podcast recognition from the GLAAD Media Awards and the Ambies, and the picture becomes clear : this is not a niche project picking up a streaming deal on its way out. It's a thriving show expanding its footprint.

The deal itself was announced by iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell's Big Money Players Podcast Network, who co-produce and executive produce the show. Distribution runs through iHeartPodcasts. New video episodes will drop weekly on both platforms starting mid-November.

Disney's podcast strategy and what it means for viewers

This deal doesn't exist in a vacuum. Earlier in 2026, Disney+ already licensed a batch of iHeartPodcasts for streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. The titles added at that time include :

• Hey Jonas !
• Pod Meets World
• Fake Doctors, Real Friends
• StraightioLab
• Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim
• Desperately Devoted

Las Culturistas now joins that growing list, confirming that Disney is actively building out a video podcast library across its platforms. The goal here is fairly transparent : increase engagement by tapping into audiences who already have podcast habits. Bringing established shows into a streaming environment, complete with video format, is one way to justify subscription value without producing original scripted content from scratch.

One key point for existing listeners : these deals are non-exclusive. The show remains available on the iHeartRadio app and other podcast platforms. Nothing changes for the current audience. Disney is essentially adding a new access point rather than locking content behind its ecosystem. That's a smarter approach than forcing a platform switch, and it avoids alienating a loyal base that already knows where to find the show.

The broader question this raises is how Disney manages content across its own apps. With Disney+ and Hulu still operating as separate services in many markets, the debate around whether Disney should merge its streaming apps becomes more relevant with each licensing deal like this one. Having the same podcast available on two different Disney-owned platforms simultaneously highlights the complexity of that structure.

What to watch for when the show goes live on November 18th

For viewers discovering Las Culturistas through Disney+ or Hulu for the first time, the video format adds a layer that pure audio simply can't deliver. Reactions, expressions, physical comedy, all of it comes through differently on screen. Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang are performers first, podcasters second, and that distinction matters when a camera is involved.

The weekly release schedule means you won't need to binge an entire back catalog to stay current. One new video episode per week keeps the experience manageable, particularly for audiences already juggling multiple streaming subscriptions and podcast feeds. We track platform availability across services constantly, and the move to a structured weekly video format is what typically drives long-term retention on platforms like Hulu.

If you're already subscribed to either service, there's no additional cost to access the show. Mark November 18th and check your preferred app. Whether you go through Disney+ or Hulu will depend on which subscription you currently hold, but the content is the same on both sides.