Spotify, the world’s most popular audio streaming service, today announced a partnership with nine Filipino podcasts, making these must-listen shows available only and exclusively on Spotify. Available to Free and Premium users, the nine shows from some of the countryās top content creators make up part of the more than 1.5 million podcast titles available on Spotify. This announcement comes as Spotify continues to drive the explosive growth in Podcasts all around the globe alongside its commitment to connecting audiences with their next favorite creator.
Known and loved in the Philippines for its leading selection of music, Spotifyās growing catalog of podcasts includes genres such as comedy, chat, crime, horror, news and wellness. There is also exclusive content from some of the worldās biggest creators including Michelle Obama, Joe Rogan, Nas Daily and upcoming content from the likes of Kim Kardashian West, DC Comics and more. To cater to Filipinoās thirst for fresh, local audio content, Spotifyās newest Podcast Exclusives include, Adulting with Joyce Pring, Sleeping Pill With Inka, Wake Up With Jim and Saab, The KoolPals, Boiling Waters PH, The Eveās Drop, Ask Say, Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast, and Walwal Sesh.
āWe are thrilled to work with these top Filipino podcastersāstorytellers in their own rightāwho deliver fresh perspectives and belong to a new generation of creators,ā said Carl Zuzarte, Spotify Head of Studios for Southeast Asia. āWe know that listening to audio content is a huge part of Filipinosā everyday lives. And as Filipinos are looking for ways to be entertained, stay informed, and relax while spending more time at home, Podcasts can be the perfect companion.ā
Zuzarte explains that these partnerships are just the beginning of Spotifyās plans for podcasts in the country. āWeāre at the start of a long and exciting Podcast journey in the Philippinesāa market ripe with storytellers. We are continuously looking for the best creators that can cater to diverse listener interests as we move into the next chapter of audio streaming in the country,ā he said.
According to a recent survey that Spotify undertook with YouGov* in the Philippines, audio listening is a huge part of the everyday lives of Filipinos, with 85% of them tuning into some type of music or podcast content throughout the day. With 74% of Filipinos craving more time away from their screens, podcast listening can provide an ideal way to be entertained, informed or relaxed.
The nine exclusive podcasts can be accessed on Spotify now.
- Adulting with Joyce Pring: In her show, Joyce Pring shares tips and advice on adulting as a 20-something Filipino. Topics she discusses range from mental health to love, relationships, and other life learnings.
- Sleeping Pill With Inka: Voiced by Inka Magnaye, this ASMR-friendly audio show takes listeners through soothing readings of books and poems with the intention of easing oneās anxieties and helping people fall asleep.Ā
- Wake Up With Jim and Saab: Hosted by celebrity couple Jim and Saab, the duo talks about their adventures as a married couple and new parents. Their conversations range from life musings to culture, music, and everything else in between.
- The KoolPals: A clever play on the colloquial term ākupal,ā The KoolPals is hosted by comedy trio GB Labrador, James Caraan, and Nonong Ballinan. Each episode tackles a range of pop culture topics while keeping that colorful Filipino humour alive.
- Boiling Waters PH: This series talks about relationships and romanceāfrom courtship to heartbreakāwith a side of humor and hugot memes. (Sawi much? āYan kasi, āwag masyadong marupok.)
- The Eveās Drop: Hosted by broadcast personalities and certified cool moms Delamar Arias, Francesca Tobias, and Gelli Victor, this is real women talk bringing the drama, questions, and truth to light.
- Ask Say: Influencer and body positivity advocate Say Tioco shares everything life has taught her about living independently, love, sex, relationships, career, travelling and more.
- Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast: Popular Filmmaker Antoinette Jadaone and spoken word artist Juan Miguel Severo chat about love, hugot, all things pop culture, whatās trending and more.
- Walwal Sesh: Join the hosts on conversations as they take on love, heartbreak, mental health, equality, sex and much more.