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Spotify, the world's most popular audio streaming service, has launched seven new Original Filipino podcasts hosted by homegrown personalities and crowd favorites including Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, Donnalyn Bartolome, Alodia and Ashley Gosiengfiao, and Wil Dasovich among others. Available to Free and Premium users, listeners can expect to enjoy their favorite personalities and influencers in ways like never before on exciting topics ranging from gaming, well-being, adulting, dating and courtship to an insider's peek into conversations between friends.
Through podcasting, Spotify is giving voices from all over Asia and the Philippines a platform to tell their stories, create content that matters, and connect with listeners in the most intimate way possible. These new podcasts are considered the next step in the audio streaming service's podcast focus in the Philippines following the launch of Sleeping Pill with Inka Magnaye, Adulting with Joyce Pring, Boiling Waters PH and six other exclusive shows on September 2020 which marked the first time Spotify commissioned original content with Filipino creators. These join the ranks of Spotify's wide brand of original and exclusive content which includes Nas Daily, The Michelle Obama Podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience and Archewell Audio among more than 2.7 million podcast titles available on the said platform.
”We are excited to work with some of the most popular personalities in the Philippines to create Original content for Spotify. These creators, all with diverse backgrounds and perspectives will be able to give a fresh take on local topics through podcasts made for Filipinos by Filipinos,” said Carl Zuzarte, Spotify Head of Studios for Southeast Asia. ”We know that an increasing number of Gen Zs and Millennials in the Philippines are exploring podcasts as a new audio format to discover great storytelling and alternative entertainment options. Through podcasting, people can get to know what makes their favourite personalities tick through intimate conversations covering anything from relationship advice, health tips, or even just a good laugh between friends.” “We understand that listening to audio content continues to play a huge role in the everyday lives of Filipinos. Through these newly launched Original Podcasts, we hope to continue providing quality content that entertains our listeners, keep them informed, and help them relax,” Zuzarte added.
Here are the seven new star-studded Filipino Original exclusive podcasts which can be accessed on-demand for free and across all subscription plans on Spotify.
● Between Us Queens – Led by Miss Universe 2015 winner Pia Wurtzbach together with fellow beauty queens Bianca Guidotti and Carla Lizardo, this podcast serves as an avenue for these former pageant ladies to share their experiences and talk about what it means to be a modern Filipina.
● Itatama Pa Ba o Tama Na? – After going viral for filming herself while unboxing personal effects returned by her ex and essentially opening up some deep wounds, recording artist and internet personality Donnalyn Bartolome is taking this chance to help real life lovers settle the score or even mend things. Through her podcast, she helps mediate unofficial couples therapy sessions so they can all learn and grow from their heartbreak.
● Superhuman – Cancer survivor and renowned vlogger Wil Dasovich deep dives into the ever-changing world of health. Wil’s goal: to answer the question “What does it take to be a Superhuman?”
● The Raid with Alodia & Ashley – The Philippines’ biggest Facebook game streamer and one of the country’s OG cosplayers, Alodia Gosiengfiao is joined by sister Ashley as they geek out on all things anime, gaming, and give people a sneak peek into what an otaku sibling duo’s life is like.
● Huwag ‘tong Makakalabas – Spoken-word artist, film writer, and certified Pinoy pop culture fanatic Juan Miguel Severo flips through his old journals and hidden letters that perhaps were meant to be kept secret. In this podcast, he lets you into his world and gets as real, raw, and personal as it can be as he performs spoken word pieces and shares his afterthoughts behind each story—all in a 15-minuter episode or less.
● Payaman Insider – A weekly spontaneous chat show with the country’s largest online collective famously known for their irreverent friendly banters. This podcast consists of Team Payaman’s Junnieboy, RogerRaker, Peachy Twice, and Boss Tryke.
● Growing Up with Ben and Kris – Close to hitting their 30s, best buds popular YouTuber Benedict Cua and his manager Kristian Somera, now start to reflect on their early 20s and how they can be better and do better as they take on the next chapter of their lives.
