Podcasts From Jonas Brothers, ‘Scrubs’ Stars Heading To Disney+ & Hulu

Disney+ and Hulu have inked a video podcasting deal with iHeartMedia for six iHeartPodcasts titles, including Hey Jonas! from the Jonas Brothers, which kicks things off on August 14. Also on the slate are Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim, Pod Meets World, Fake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach and Donald from Scrubs stars Zach Braff and Donald Faison, Desperately Devoted and StraightioLab.  

Hey Jonas! will simultaneously debut on Disney+ and Hulu on August 14 with a new episode highlighting Camp Rock,and will continue with additional episodes of Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas live at D23. Desperately Devoted, which allows fans to catch up on Desperate Housewives episodes will begin streaming with video for the first time on November 2. Fans of Scrubs, can also revisit each episode of the hit series alongside co-stars and real-life best friends Braff and Faison with Fake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach and Donald, streaming on Hulu beginning later this year.

“Fans can’t get enough of the stories and talent they love, and podcasts have become one of the fastest growing ways for audiences to connect with them,” said Lauren Tempest, Head of Content Planning & Partnerships, DTC at The Walt Disney Company. “These new video podcasts from iHeartMedia bring fans closer to their favorite worlds and the creators behind them, and we’re thrilled to make them available on Disney+ and Hulu as part of an even richer streaming experience.”

Bob PIttman, Chairman and CEO for iHeartMedia, added that “Podcasting continues to evolve as audiences increasingly want to engage with the shows and personalities they love in more ways and across more platforms. Disney+ and Hulu have built powerful streaming destinations with incredibly passionate fan communities, making them ideal partners to expand the reach of these beloved iHeartPodcasts. From iconic rewatch series and fan-favorite conversations to original storytelling, this deal gives both existing listeners and new viewers an easy way to discover and connect with some of podcasting’s most engaging voices through video.”

The expanded lineup joins existing podcasts on Disney+ and Hulu, including licensed titled such as Handsome and We’re Here to Help, and rewatch podcasts like The Mess Around With Hanna and Lamorne, Prison Break with Sarah and Paul, and That Was Us, among others.