These are the most searched tracks by Spotify subscribers. (Infobase)

Although there are many debates about the origin of the podcast and who was the first in history, there is no doubt that the rise of streaming platforms such as Spotify in the new millennium has boosted the popularity of this format.

As the word says “podcast”it is an audio product that describes an episodic series available to be listened to whenever the user wishes. The word was officially born in 2004when Ipod and broadcast were combined.

Be it health, sports, politics, culture and entertainment, this format has also regained its fame among Ecuadorian audiences, although not all genres enjoy the same acceptance.

From criminal problems to welfare, Here is a list of the most popular podcasts in Ecuador.

1. Beyond Pink

We seek women’s empowerment by talking about all kinds of issues that are important and necessary for women today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.comprivacy for more information.

2. Al Desnudo Psychology | psi.mammoliti

In this podcast, we talk about emotions. Of your internal mechanisms: Why do you do what you do? Why can’t you express some emotions and others can? Why do you feel bad sometimes? Why are there things that make you anxious, that generate fear, nostalgia or that give you pleasure? How to regulate your emotions to feel balanced? Emotional management is the key to living a meaningful life. And it’s up to you to learn it! The gateway to this process? Naked psychology. From the hand of clinical psychologist Marina Mammoliti. www.psimammoliti.com

3. FENIX SEMINAR – BRIAN TRACY

FENIX SEMINAR – THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SUCCESS.

4. Doubts are given

Se Regalan Dudas was born from the endless need to question everything. Everything around us. Where do we come from and where are we going? How to make more informed decisions? We have so many doubts that we want to give them to you. I am Lety Sahagun. And I, Ashley Frangie. And into this space we invite those who know and don’t know as much. Everything we should talk about. In collaboration with Acast. Follow us on seregalandudas and watch our video episodes on Youtube. A Dudas Media podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.comprivacy for more information.

5. Tales of the Night

In the tradition of radio classics, the stories, tales and legends that populate the streets of Mexico and Latin America are told here.

6. Podcast by Marian Rojas Estapé

Marian Rojas Estapé, doctor and psychiatrist brings us some podcast episodes where we can understand each other better. Marian tells you and explains specific issues of the mind, behavior or emotional world. We are going to learn more about oxytocin and cortisol. We will have keys to identify the people around us, Marian will talk to us about many topics related to our mental health and teach us how to live with more harmony thanks to the knowledge of our body.The Marian Rojas Estapé Podcast is an exclusive podcast on Spotify. Credits: Script and voice-over: Marian Rojas Estapé Production: Editorial Espasa Director: Sergio García Jáñez Recording: Margot Martín Editing: Sunne de Nación Podcast

7. The monster under the bed

Introducing the podcast: Hellooo! I am Krysthel Chuchuca and many of you know me for being an Ecuadorian actress, influencer and businesswoman. But today, I thank you for being with me in this new facet of my life, where I will open my heart and defeat my monsters under the bed to bear witness to life and learn from yours as well. Let’s see what wonders we discover together!

8. From Shunsho to Crack – with Nico Muñoz

We are all Shunshos in something, success is in learning how to improve ourselves Podcast with tools for everyday lessons with nicolasrmunoz

9. Case 63

Year 2022. Psychiatrist Elisa Aldunate records the sessions of an enigmatic patient, registered as case 63, who claims to travel through time. What begins as routine therapy sessions quickly turns into a story that threatens the boundaries of the possible and the real. A story that evolves freely between the future and the past of two characters who, perhaps, have the future of humanity in their hands. With Antonia Zegers and Nestor Cantillana. Case 63 is an original podcast from Spotify.

10. And So He Killed Them

In “Y Asi Les Mató”, your hosts Emi and Roy will tell you about true crime cases. Each week, we’ll bring you a case ranging from serial killers to mysterious disappearances from around the world. The titles of the episodes are the names of the victims and not the murderers because we believe that victims often get lost in the fame of their murderers and we don’t want to repeat this pattern. Every Tuesday we will offer you an episode that will give you goosebumps. Do not miss them. This is a graphic, hard to listen podcast that we want and understand that many emotions can come out and if you need our support you can write to us at yalmbusinessgmail.com.

*Some titles may not have a description because the platform does not provide it.

Podcasts have taken off again among streaming platform users, especially after the coronavirus pandemic (Getty Images)
Podcasts have taken off again among streaming platform users, especially after the coronavirus pandemic (Getty Images)

A podcast is an audio product which has a defined periodicity and can be made up of several episodes, although it has its origins in the radio, currently those who like this format can find it on internet pages or streaming platforms like Spotify.

Although podcasts started as a discussion between several participants on a specific topic, over time the ways of doing them have diversified and now a person or a group can speak, likewise they are not only used as a space to exchange views, but also encompass genres of interview like the #EnCasaDeMara podcast where he asks questions to various characters such as Edy Smoloh fictionas is the case with the thriller of the Caso 63 Chilean Podcastor deal with issues of science, politics, journalism, welfare, among others.

The word “podcast” was first used on February 12, 2004. by Guardian journalist Ben Hammersley in an article in which he explained how economically viable it was to create an online radio broadcast and access it when users wanted it.

Although there are various debates on the date of emergence of the first podcast in history, several experts have pointed out that the idea has been clear since the creation of the Thomas Alva Edison’s phonograph in 1870cuando los intellectuales de la época como Philip Hubert, Octave Uzanne o Edward Bellamy predict that the gente acabría “leyendo con los ojos cerrados” los libros, periódicos y revistas y hasta las mamás dejarían de quedarse roncan contando cuentos a los niños antes de ir à sleep.

Spotify has become one of the most competitive streaming platforms.  (Variety)
Spotify has become one of the most competitive streaming platforms. (Variety)

Swedish society Spotify announced in November 2020 the takeover and acquisition of the advertising and podcasting platform Megaphone for 235 million dollars, which was used for the monetization of audios and the heyday of this type of production, which has become one of the formats back-to-school 2022 favourites.

Last year Spotify’s podcast offering extended to new markets and recorded the existence of more than four million podcasts, although few have managed to leave a bigger mark in 2022 and become the most popular.

Worldwide, the title that topped the most played ranking was The Joe Rogan Experiencewhich also added its third straight year as a favorite podcast.

In the most listened to list he was followed by call her daddy by Alex Cooper; on the third step is Anything goes with Emma Chamberlaina future Spotify exclusive that touches on a variety of tracks from the famous American creator.

The Case 63 Chilean audio series It was one of those who managed to lead the ranking of the most reproduced for weeks and obtained the fourth place in the world. This Spanish podcast has even been dubbed into Portuguese, Brazilian, Hindi and English.

On the fifth rung is the true crime podcast called Addicted to crime Voiced by Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat.

The coronavirus pandemic has not only benefited podcasts by increasing their number of users, but also audiobooks also added more consumers on various platforms, including Spotify, as it is estimated that they can leave annual profits of up to $70 billion.

The streaming platform, where audiobooks increased by 20%turned to narrating books with the voices of Hollywood celebrities.

Its rise could also be due to criticism of the ease with which the platform allowed podcasters to express themselves, falling into misinformation errors in the midst of a pandemic, as was the case with Joe Roganwhich also caused the company to lose up to $2.1 million.

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