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Spotify, the world's most popular audio streaming service, has further expanded its portfolio of localized audio offerings in the country with the addition of eight new Filipino podcasts to the service's growing list of more than 2.2 million titles available exclusively for both Free and Premium subscribers. This is part of the brand's continued commitment to drive the growth of podcasts in the Philippines and connect audiences to their favorite content creators.
Expanding the range of homegrown content, the eight new Spotify Exclusive Podcasts made by Filipinos for Filipinos include new genres like true crime and horror which are both up and coming categories of storytelling in the Philippines and follow the introduction of nine Pinoy Spotify Exclusive Podcasters in October 2020 and seven Pinoy Spotify Original Podcasts in February 2021. Free and premium listeners on Spotify in the Philippines can now access the following new podcasts:
• skypodcast: Get to know celebrity couple Slater Young and Kryz Uy in unplugged and uncensored conversations about everything from life and relationships to family and memorable misadventures.
• Wag Kang Lilingon: Grace Marcellana and Mimai Cabugnason, two girls with an enduring fascination for the weird and strange dive deep into a world of hair-raising and spine-tingling tales of horror, mystery, true crime, and suspense.
• Creepsilog: Hosted by Gideon Mendoza and Glenn Tabarejos – this podcast tackles a series of strange phenomena including creepy paranormal events and disturbing occurrences with a dash of true crime and classic Filipino light humour.
• Stories After Dark: Chilling and in-depth retelling of Filipinotrue crime stories from recent events to decade old unsolved mysteries – this narrative-based investigative podcast brings detailed and intimate storytelling to listeners.
• Paano Ba ‘To: The Podcast: Filipino television host and model, Bianca Gonzalez, answers letters from listeners asking for advice on life, career, love or self, in the hopes of helping listeners make life’s problems a bit more bearable.
• Punchline With Alex Calleja: Actor and stand-up comedian, Alex Calleja, discusses the world of comedy and showbiz alongside guests with their own funny stories to share.
• Gabi Ng Bading: LGBTQ advocates and good friends AC Soriano and Yani Villarosa provide a fresh perspective on topics, stories, and current events that matter to the LGBTQ community in the Philippines.
• Lecheng Pag-ibig ‘To!: Featuring Sam YG & DJ Chacha, the duo covers conversations on love, relationships, and everything in between, giving listeners honest advice that they can apply in their own love lives.
“We’re seeing an increased demand for podcast content in the Philippines. Following our series of Spotify Originals launched in February this year, we are thrilled to expand our Exclusive podcast offering in the Philippines, working with more local podcasters to tell their stories, create content that matters, and connect with listeners in the most intimate way,” said Carl Zuzarte, Spotify Head of Studios for Southeast Asia.
