Spotify debuts its first TV channel exclusively on Samsung TV Plus

Spotify and Samsung have come together to launch an exclusive channel called The Ringer on the Samsung TV Plus platform, marking Spotify's first FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) channel.

The Ringer channel will feature popular video podcasts from Spotify's podcast studio, The Ringer, founded by Bill Simmons, and is a leading podcast network known for its sharp cultural and sports commentary with deep expertise. Users can enjoy the channel without needing a subscription.

The new channel will deliver 24/7 curated content from The Ringer's already expansive video podcast library, and will include shows such as:

• 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.

Samsung TV Plus is integrated into Samsung’s 2025 line of TVs, including Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED 4K, OLED, The Frame, and The Frame Pro models, and extends to Galaxy devices, Smart Monitors, and Family Hub appliances.

Samsung says that Samsung TV Plus has over 88 million monthly users and is already growing fast. In addition to The Ringer, Samsung TV Plus has partnered with notable personalities and brands like David Letterman, the Jonas Brothers, Mark Rober, and Dhar Mann.

As previously mentioned, users would be able to stream the show for free on any Samsung device that supports Samsung TV Plus.