85 South Media Inks Tubi Distribution Deal, Including Curated Collection Of 'The Best Of The 85 South Show'
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β’Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000
π° What Happened
The comedy group 85 South has signed a deal to put its show on Tubi, a free streaming service. A set of 10 episodes called The Best Of The 85 South Show will launch there soon. The show stars Karlous Miller, DC Young Fly and Chico Bean. The company says more content will follow.
85 South started in Atlanta as an independent podcast. Its YouTube channel now has more than 750 million views and 2.56 million subscribers.
π The Backstory
85 South built its audience without a TV network. The three comedians recorded shows, posted them online and sold tickets to live dates.
In October 2025, Tubi announced a deal with Kevin Hart's company Hartbeat that included the group's first big film, 85 South: Dead End. That horror comedy is due on Tubi next year. The group is also running a residency in Atlanta and a nationwide tour called Pour Minds: Still Sippin'.
π― Why It Matters
It shows creators can build a business online and then get paid by streamers. For viewers, the show costs nothing but ad time.
The comedy group 85 South has signed a deal to put its show on Tubi, a free streaming service. A set of 10 episodes called The Best Of The 85 South Show will launch there soon. The show stars Karlous Miller, DC Young Fly and Chico Bean. The company says more content will follow.
85 South started in Atlanta as an independent podcast. Its YouTube channel now has more than 750 million views and 2.56 million subscribers.
85 South built its audience without a TV network. The three comedians recorded shows, posted them online and sold tickets to live dates.
In October 2025, Tubi announced a deal with Kevin Hart's company Hartbeat that included the group's first big film, 85 South: Dead End. That horror comedy is due on Tubi next year. The group is also running a residency in Atlanta and a nationwide tour called Pour Minds: Still Sippin'.
It shows creators can build a business online and then get paid by streamers. For viewers, the show costs nothing but ad time.