Trending Now - Beehiiv Ventures Into Podcasting to Compete With Patreon
WHO:
Variety - Red Seat Ventures is a division of Fox Corp's Tubi Media Group.
Variety - Beehiiv is a creator platform that started as a newsletter-hosting service.
TechCrunch - Beehiiv is competing with platforms like Substack and Patreon.
WHAT:
Variety - Red Seat Ventures has launched a podcast platform aimed at empowering any podcast creator to monetize their shows.
Variety - Beehiiv launched podcast hosting and monetization tools on March 31st, 2026.
TechCrunch - Beehiiv allows users to create a podcast from scratch or migrate an existing podcast's archive.
WHERE:
Variety - Red Seat Ventures operates a network of shows featuring personalities including Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Bill O'Reilly, and Piers Morgan.
Variety - The launch of podcast hosting and monetization tools is part of Beehiiv's expansion.
WHEN:
Variety - The podcast hosting and monetization tools were launched on March 31st, 2026.
WHY:
Variety - The launch of the podcast platform is part of Fox Corp's ongoing strategy to capitalize on the creator economy.
TechCrunch - Beehiiv aims to convince creators to switch from rivals like Substack and Patreon by not taking a cut of revenue.
HOW:
Variety - Users can create a podcast from scratch or migrate an existing podcast's archive to Beehiiv's platform.
(UPDATED April 2, 2026 21:09 UTC)
Red Seat Ventures, a division of Fox Corp's Tubi Media Group, has launched a new podcast platform designed to help creators monetize their shows. This platform will feature a network of programs with well-known personalities such as Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Bill O'Reilly, and Piers Morgan. The initiative is part of Fox Corp's broader strategy to tap into the growing creator economy.
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(UPDATED April 2, 2026 15:18 UTC)
Beehiiv, a creator platform that began as a newsletter-hosting service, has launched new podcast hosting and monetization tools as part of its expansion on Tuesday. The platform allows users to create a podcast from scratch or migrate an existing podcast's archive, aiming to attract creators from competitors like Substack and Patreon by not taking a cut of revenue. This move positions Beehiiv as a strong contender in the growing podcasting space.