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Fans Vote Mexico’s Top Podcasting Stars at Spotify Mexico’s Inaugural Podcast Awards

On Wednesday, Spotify brought together Mexico’s vibrant podcast community for a night to remember: the first-ever Spotify Podcast Awards. The ceremony gathered more than 300 industry guests and nearly 200 top fans of nominated shows, making it a milestone moment for creators, listeners, and the country’s booming audio scene.

Lupita Villalobos and Kass Quezada, the fan-favorite duo behind Las Alucines, served as hosts, keeping the crowd entertained with their signature wit and spontaneous style.

Lupita Villalobos and Kass Quezada

Throughout the evening, several Mexican creators—including Miss Diamond, Eduardo Videgaray, José Ramón Sancristóbal “El Estaca,” Kikis, Ana Julia, Toño Cervantes, Mario Huerta, Mau Nieto, Román Torres, Janis and Maldo from Las Morras Malditas, Romina Sacre, Grecia Castillo, Conder, and Bastian—took the stage to present awards across 10 categories.

But it wasn’t just about the creators—this was a celebration of the listeners, too. Nearly 8 million votes were cast by fans in the lead-up to the show, and hundreds were there in person to cheer on their favorites, proving once again that podcasts are all about community.

The fans have spoken: Meet your winners

Fans showed strong engagement across categories, with nominees representing the breadth and diversity of Mexico’s podcasting landscape. Without further ado, here are the winners of the inaugural Spotify Podcast Awards:

Top of the Top Podcast

Breakthrough Podcast 

Favorite Comedy Podcast 

Favorite Horror Podcast 

Favorite Interview Podcast 

Favorite Gossip Podcast

Favorite Wellness Podcast

Favorite “Love Stuff” Podcast

Favorite True Crime Podcast 

Favorite Documentary Podcast