Netflix to Launch a
Comedy Radio Channel on
Sirius XM The Netflix Is a Joke Radio channel is expected to launch early next year. The move signals the company's interest in extending its programming foothold beyond its online video roots. Sirius explained that it would include "material from the Netflix stand-up catalog, which features the biggest names in comedy." The channel will also broadcast comedy talk shows and original programming. It marks the first time that Netflix has explored audio-only programming. Netflix has become the largest buyer of stand-up specials.