Aug 10 (Reuters) - Disney+ and Hulu said on Monday

they had struck a video podcasting deal with iHeartMedia

for six podcast titles, starting with "Hey Jonas!," as

they expand their libraries to draw more users in a competitive

market.

The agreement extends Disney+ and Hulu's push into video

podcasts, a format also being embraced by rivals including

Netflix ( NFLX ) and HBO Max.

Here are some details:

* "Hey Jonas!," hosted by the Jonas Brothers, will premiere

on Disney+ and Hulu on August 14, the companies said.

* The deal will bring several celebrity-hosted rewatch and

companion podcasts to the platforms, including "Pod Meets World"

on Disney+ and "Desperately Devoted," "Fake Doctors, Real

Friends with Zach and Donald," "StraightioLab" and "Thanks Dad

with Ego Nwodim" on Hulu in the coming months.

* The podcasts will begin streaming on Disney+ and Hulu in

phases over the coming months.

* Disney ( DIS ) and iHeartMedia did not disclose the financial

terms of the deal.

* Netflix ( NFLX ) and HBO Max have also moved into video podcasts,

with Netflix ( NFLX ) striking deals with Spotify ( SPOT ) and

iHeartMedia for shows including "The Bill Simmons Podcast."