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And the Winners of the 2026 Spotify Podcast Awards in Mexico Are. . .

May 14, 2026

A group of people sitting on a stage holding awards

Last night, the Spotify Podcast Awards in Mexico returned to the country’s capital. Now in its second year, the evening honors creators whose voices are helping shape the cultural conversation across Mexico in Latin America. Leading up to the ceremony fans turned out in record numbers to support their favorite shows, with more than 1 million unique voters casting nearly 8 million votes.     

“Eight million votes say much more than any metric; it speaks of a community that not only watches and listens, but organizes, supports, and celebrates,” said Thais Tavara, Head of Podcast, Spotify Latin America. “That’s exactly what we want to celebrate.”

Fans Crown Winners at the First Spotify Podcast Awards in France

April 10, 2026

Podast Awards Stage

After launching the Spotify Podcast Awards in Mexico last year, we brought the fan-voted celebration to Paris this week for its first edition in France. Hosted by comedian, columnist, and podcaster Pablo Mira, the event lit up the Grand Rex, celebrating the voices and stories shaping the country’s podcasting scene today. It brought together 800 creators and industry guests alongside 400 fans, with attendees including Paola Locatelli, Romy, David Castello-Lopes, Kiddy Smile, and Camélia Jordana, who also delivered an incredible live performance.

While podcasting took center stage, fans were at the heart of it all. Winners were decided entirely by listeners, who cast more than 750,000 votes on Spotify to recognize their favorite hosts and shows across 11 categories. The evening also spotlighted the many people working behind the scenes to bring podcasts to life.

 

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The awards highlighted the formats and voices captivating French audiences. A decade after podcasts launched on Spotify, the medium continues to play a central role in culture and entertainment. In 2025, listeners in France streamed podcasts for more than 208 million hours.

Without further ado, here are France’s 2026 Spotify Podcast Awards winners.

Fan Favorite

Show of the Year – Male Host

Show of the Year – Female Host

Show of the Year – Media

Show of the Year – Talk Show

Video Show of the Year

    • COUCH – Lena Situations

Video Revelation of the Year

Crime/Horror Show of the Year

Pop Culture Show of the Year

News Show of the Year

RADAR Show of the Year

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

June 5, 2025

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  

Spotify Celebrates Mexico’s Booming Podcast Scene With First-Ever Podcast Awards

April 30, 2025

Mexico’s love for podcasts is no longer a trend—it’s a lifestyle. With more than 27 million people in Mexico tuning into podcasts on Spotify in 2024 alone, a 19% increase from the previous year, we’re thrilled to celebrate the country’s vibrant podcasting community with the first-ever Spotify Podcast Awards.

“The Spotify Podcast Awards seek to become a recognition worthy of the talent and creativity of podcasters in Mexico,” said Thais Tavara, Head of Podcasts, Spotify Mexico. “Our goal is to celebrate the cultural impact of podcasts in the country, while offering fans a creative way to recognize their favorite creators voting through the app.”

The awards recognize podcasts across 10 categories, from comedy and true crime to wellness and gossip, celebrating the diverse range of content that resonates with Mexican listeners. The nominees were selected by Spotify based on a combination of listener data and critical acclaim from 2024.

From May 7 to May 21, fans will be able to vote for their favorite podcasts directly through the Spotify app. Free users will have one vote per category per day, while Premium users will have three votes per category each day. The winners will be announced live on Spotify Mexico’s TikTok account on June 4.

Without further ado, check out the full list of nominees below.

Top of the Top Podcast

Breakthrough Podcast 

Favorite Horror Podcast 

Favorite Interview Podcast 

Favorite Comedy Podcast 

Favorite Wellness Podcast

Favorite Gossip Podcast

Favorite Documentary Podcast  

Favorite True Crime Podcast 

Favorite “Love Stuff” Podcast