Adam Friedland Show Moves to Spotify, Starts Cup Series
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- Adam Friedland will relaunch “The Adam Friedland Show” on Spotify in July, marking its third season.
- Spotify will handle ad sales and distribute the show across all podcast platforms.
- Bill Simmons praised the partnership, saying Friedland “reinvented” the interview podcast.
- The Ringer will co‑produce a World Cup mini‑series “The Adam Friedland Show Presents: The Beautiful Pod” that premieres June 10.
- Chris Ryan and other Ringer hosts will join the series, with new video episodes released Tuesdays and Fridays.
- Friedland is a football/soccer fan and Arsenal supporter, a personal angle highlighted in the announcement.
- The Bill Simmons Podcast first broke the news on June 7 when Friedland appeared as a guest.
Why it matters: The deal gives Friedland a global platform and ad‑sales revenue, while Spotify bolsters its podcast lineup with exclusive comedy and a World Cup‑focused series, drawing sports‑savvy listeners. The Ringer benefits from co‑producing the mini‑series, expanding its brand into soccer commentary.
