The red envelope has a new resident, and pop culture fans are absolutely living for it. Evan Ross Katz, the journalist and cultural commentator who has become a staple of every fashion and entertainment lover’s Instagram feed, is officially taking his hit podcast ‘Shut Up Evan’ to Netflix.
The streamer announced today that the GLAAD Media Award-nominated series will debut as a video podcast on May . It is part of a massive new slate of video programming that includes heavy hitters like Brian Williams and true-crime expert Stephanie Soo. For fans who have followed Katz since his early days of analyzing ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘The White Lotus,’ the move feels like a long-overdue coronation for the king of digital tastemakers.
A Fresh New Format for the Streamer
Katz is not just bringing his microphone to Netflix; he is expanding the entire universe of the show. Starting next month, ‘Shut Up Evan’ will air twice a week with two distinct vibes. Tuesdays will feature “Deep in the DMs With…”, a series of intimate, one-on-one celebrity chats that fans have come to love.
Fridays, however, are for “The Groupchat.” This new segment will feature Katz alongside a rotating panel of celebrity guests to recap the week’s biggest headlines. From viral memes and music to high-fashion events and maybe even the occasional opera, no topic is off-limits.
From Studio Apartments to Global Streaming
The journey to Netflix has been a full-circle moment for the media personality. Katz famously started the project as a passion piece, often recording in his own studio apartment.
“As an OG since the red envelope days, there’s no better place to call home,” Katz told Netflix in a statement. He even poked fun at his humble beginnings, remembering when he interviewed stars like Cole Escola “with a microphone I’d forget to connect to my computer.”
He noted that it is a massive honor to see the show evolve from those early DIY days into a “full-fledged video podcast” backed by the biggest streaming service in the world.
Why Fans Are Obsessed With the News
If you have spent any time on social media, you have likely seen Katz’s work. Known for his witty meme recaps and deep-dive interviews, he has built a massive following that includes some of the biggest stars in Hollywood. His ability to blend high-brow fashion analysis with low-brow reality TV humor has made him a digital darling.
X (formerly Twitter) was quickly flooded with celebratory posts after the announcement. “Finally, the recognition Evan Ross Katz deserves! My Tuesday and Friday plans are now officially set,” one fan cheered. Another added, “Netflix just got a lot more stylish. Can’t wait to see who shows up for The Groupchat.”
What Is Next for the Netflix Podcast Slate?
Katz’s arrival is part of a broader push by Netflix to dominate the video podcast space. He joins an eclectic lineup that includes ‘We’re Back! With Brian Williams,’ ‘The Rotten Files’ with Stephanie Soo, ‘Allegedly’ with Ellison Barber, and David Kwong’s ‘The Puzzle Room.’
As the May premiere date approaches, the anticipation is building to see which of Katz’s famous friends will be the first to join him on the Netflix couch. One thing is for sure: whether he is talking about the latest awards show or the newest viral meme, the internet will be listening.
