Spotify Moves into FAST with Samsung TV Plus

Spotify has made the move into the FAST space with its first FAST channel, The Ringer, now available exclusively via Samsung TV Plus.

The Ringer is one of Spotify’s most popular podcast collections, spanning more than 50 shows. It includes Bill Simmons’ Book of Basketball 2.0, The Rewatchables, The Big Picture, Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay, Speidi’s 16th Minute, The Ringer-Verse, The Dave Change Show, The Recipe Club, House of R and many more.

“Since its launch, The Ringer has been at the forefront of podcasting, blending sharp analysis with enthusiasm across topics in sports, culture and entertainment,” said Geoff Chow, head of podcast studios at Spotify 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.”

Salek Brodsky, senior VP and global head of Samsung TV Plus, added, “Samsung TV Plus is where storytelling meets scale—and with this first-of-its-kind partnership, the biggest screen in the home becomes a stage for podcasting’s boldest video programming to come to life. 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.”