# Netflix’s Podcast Gamble: Genius or Glitch?

URL: https://technosports.co.in/netflixs-podcast-gamble-genius-or-glitch/  
Published: 2026-07-15  
Updated: 2026-07-15  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Netflix is infiltrating your morning commute with 60+ video podcasts. By chasing raw, unfiltered conversations, they’re betting big on engagement beyond the 8 PM binge. However, the app’s clunky UX and lack of background audio create major friction. While *The Rest Is Football* showed potential, Netflix faces a critical 24-month reckoning. Is this a strategic pivot or a costly, vanishing experiment?