What is the most listened podcast today on Spotify Spain

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.

Whether it’s health, sports, politics, culture and entertainment, this format has also regained its fame with Spanish audiences, although not all genres enjoy the same acceptance.

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

1. The Wild Project

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY NEW EPISODES. Welcome to THE WILD PROJECT, Jordi Wild’s podcast. News, sports, interviews with the most interesting guests, science, anecdotes and curiosities, debates, philosophy, psychology, mystery, terror… and much more. Each week, speak clearly and fearlessly about the world around us. Don’t miss it!

2. 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

3. The Pija and the Quinqui

Carlos Peguer and Mariag’s podcast. Every Sunday exclusively on Spotify. Follow us on the networks in pijayquinqui.

4. We speak little! Briten and Xuso Jones

Poco se Habla is a podcast full of humor and spontaneity created by Ana Brito of “El Show de Briten” and Xuso Jones, two rising content creators. In this podcast, they will discuss taboo subjects that are rarely talked about in a very natural, sincere way and demystifying theories. And they will do it with a different guest every week. Ana and Xuso’s goal; make people laugh, have a good time and fill their wallet with bills.

5. Nobody knows anything

Andreu Buenafuente and Berto Romero sit face to face, microphone by microphone, and improvise. What can go wrong? The humor of these two geniuses is gold to your ears. Open them although deep down no one knows anything. Live on Cadena Ser on Saturdays at 12:00 p.m. and at any time if you are a subscriber.

6. The Sound of Crime

When Carla Serrano goes missing on the college campus where she is studying, the keys to finding out what happened to her lie in the audio files found on her cell phone. Olivia Menes, the head of the voices of the police forensic acoustics laboratory, is responsible for analyzing them in search of clues that will lead her to discover the whereabouts of the young woman.The Sound of Crime is a production Spotify Studios in conjunction with Podium Studios.

7. The Cell of Silence

The psychiatrist who sits Spain on the sofa defends that we must respect the times of our brain. Dr. Gaona managed to empathize, connect and spread the guidelines to get out of the “basement” of emotions. From the so-called cell of silence. And those who are close to him come to understand each other better. mental health issues that emerged after the coronavirus pandemic.

8. Understand your mind

Understand Your Mind is the most listened to psychology podcast in Spanish. Our goal is to help you understand yourself better and have a good time. Each week you will find one of these contents: “20 minutes to understand each other better”. A four-way conversation between Molo Cebrián, Luis Muiño, Mónica González and you. “Notes on Psychology”. Molo shares some of the notes that caught his attention the most while studying psychology. “That’s how we are.” Luis and Molo share curious stories – the kind you want to tell your friends later – from which they get little psycho-learning.

9. The late dear

A beat? And in sound? Fortunately, Carolina Iglesias presents him accompanied by two titans of comedy like Laura Márquez and Charlie Pee. It may be pointing out that we’re writing the podcast description, but it’s that it’s going to have stellar guests, a very dedicated following, that you’ll have a new episode every week…that has some rhythm, but what about us?? Listen for free, only on Spotify.

10. Offenses

Carles Porta returns to telling dark and criminal stories after the success of “Tor, Thirteen Houses and Three Deaths”. Stories full of suspense and intrigue that will keep listeners hooked

A podcast is an audio product which has a defined periodicity and can be composed 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.

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.

podcast vs audiobooks

The coronavirus pandemic has not only benefited podcasts by increasing their user base, 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 audio books 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.