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, Jos Ram n Sancrist bal El Estaca, Kikis, Ana Julia, To o Cervantes, Mario Huerta, Mau Nieto, Rom n 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
La Cotorrisa [WINNER]
Relatos de la Noche
Gusgri Podcast
Paranormal
Leyendas Legendarias
Se Regalan Dudas
INSOMNIO
Breakthrough Podcast
Las Alucines [WINNER]
Chisme Corporativo
Los Resolvedores
Narcosistema con Anabel Hern ndez
Los Ni os del Narco
Favorite Comedy Podcast
Se Me Subi el Muerto [WINNER]
La Cotorrisa
Leyendas Legendarias
Panda Show Picante
Clase libre
Favorite Horror Podcast
Relatos de la Noche [WINNER]
Paranormal
INSOMNIO
Extra Anormal
Oscuro Secreto
Favorite Interview Podcast
pepe&chema podcast [WINNER]
Gusgri Podcast
Penitencia
La entrevista con Yordi Rosado
Cracks Podcast con Oso Trava
Favorite Gossip Podcast
Las Damitas Histeria [WINNER]
Hablemos de Tal con UnTalFredo
Noche de Chicxs
Chisme Corporativo
Ni as Bien
Favorite Wellness Podcast
Farid Dieck | Relatos y Reflexiones [WINNER]
El Podcast de Marco Antonio Regil
LA MAGIA DEL CAOS con Aislinn Derbez
SIN FILTRO PODCAST
Universo sorpr ndeme
Favorite Love Stuff Podcast
Las Damitas Histeria [WINNER]
Se regalan dudas
Seis de copas
Hablemos de Tal con UnTalFredo
DATE CUENTA PODCAST
Favorite True Crime Podcast
Relatos Forenses Podcast [WINNER]
Penitencia
CriminalMente
Sin Ley con C4 Jim nez
Qui n mat a Paco Stanley?
Favorite Documentary Podcast
Los Ni os del Narco [WINNER]
Esc ndalo Mexicano
Qui n mat a Paco Stanley?
Cazagringos
Todopoderosos con J se Rafael Guzm n
NEXT
A night of music and community The celebration didn't stop at the awards. Dynamic duo Burrita Burrona and Turbulence lit up the room with a sparkling drag performance, while pop band Matisse set a romantic mood with a special setlist. Bellakath closed out the night, getting everyone dancing and proving that Mexican reggaeton and podcasts are a perfect match.
We're proud of the talent and passion our podcasters bring to the platform every day, said Thais Tavara, Head of Podcasts, Spotify Mexico. The Spotify Podcast Awards not only celebrate their incredible work and the impact they have on millions of listeners, but they also strengthen our commitment to continue promoting, supporting, and elevating the podcasting industry. We're thrilled to be part of this journey and will continue investing in its growth.
With a thriving community of creators and fans, the future of podcasting in Mexico has never looked brighter. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners!
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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.
