Samsung TV Plus and Spotify Launch Exclusive ‘The Ringer’ Channel as Spotify’s First FAST Offering

Today, Samsung TV Plus, one of the world’s largest streaming services, is partnering with Spotify to exclusively launch its first-ever FAST channel, The Ringer from Spotify. Founded by Bill Simmons, The Ringer is one of Spotify’s most popular and influential podcast collections, known for blending deep expertise with cultural relevance across more than 50 shows. First unveiled at Samsung Ads’ NewFronts presentation, this 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.

“Since its launch, The Ringer has been at the forefront of podcasting, blending sharp analysis with enthusiasm across topics in sports, culture, and entertainment. 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,” said Geoff Chow, Spotify’s Head of Podcast Studios & Managing Director of The Ringer. “This partnership highlights the growing influence of video podcasts and reinforces our commitment to delivering high-quality programming across multiple platforms.”

Spotify and Samsung TV Plus have partnered to bring video podcasts to more audiences, combining Spotify’s video podcast ecosystem with Samsung’s connected TV reach. Through Samsung TV Plus, advertisers can exclusively access engaged podcast audiences on FAST.

“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,” said Salek Brodsky, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Samsung TV Plus. “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.”

What to Expect from The Ringer’s FAST Channel

The Ringer from Spotify offers a curated selection of its most popular podcasts, including:

●       The Rewatchables: Dive into timeless movies with Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey and other Ringer personalities as they dissect classic films, from Back to the Future to Alien.

●       Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay: Former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay and Van Lathan tackle news, politics, and culture with sharp insights and lively debates.

●       Speidi’s 16th Minute: Reality TV veterans Heidi and Spencer Pratt break down the latest in pop culture, social media trends, and celebrity gossip in bite-sized episodes.

●       Book of Basketball 2.0: In this special project podcast, Bill Simmons breaks down the NBA’s most important games, players, and teams, extending and reinventing his New York Times no. 1 bestselling book from 2009. Playing off the NBA’s dramatic changes during the past decade, Bill uses new commentary and fresh interviews with players and top media members to determine how the league has evolved and where it’s headed.

●       The Big Picture: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins review the movies you need to see, along with providing award show analysis, movie drafts and more.

●       The Ringer-Verse: Your ultimate hub for nerd culture, featuring deep dives into everything from Star Wars to Marvel shows.

●       The Dave Chang Show: Besides being the founder of the Momofuku restaurant group and the creator and host of Netflix’s Dinner Time Live,’ Dave is an avid student and fan of sports, music, art, film, and, of course, food. Dave and a rotating cast of smart, thought-provoking guests talk about their inspirations, failures, successes, fame, and identities.

●       The Recipe Club: Chef David Chang, Chris Ying and guests explore the art of cooking, debating and refining recipes each week.

●       House of R: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson explore your favorite fictional universes with their signature Deep Dives into everything from Game of Thrones to Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings to Marvel, and beyond.

How to Watch The Ringer Fast Channel

The Ringer from Spotify is available on Samsung TV Plus. Samsung TV Plus is available on Samsung TV, Galaxy, Smart Monitor, and Family Hub devices. This includes the 2025 TV series, spanning Samsung Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED 4K, OLED, The Frame and The Frame Pro, which are powered by Samsung Vision AI¹ for AI enhanced picture and sound, along with new personalized features that bring you closer to all the shows, movies and sports you love.

For more information, visit SamsungTVPlus.com.

1 Samsung Vision AI and associated features vary by 2025 TV model (not available on Q6F, Crystal and select special models). Al Upscaling utilizes Al-based formulas. See individual TV model specifications for details.