Spotify introduces the first-ever RADAR Creators Philippines, empowering a new generation of Filipino storytellers

Spotify today unveils the first-ever RADAR Creators Philippines, spotlighting emerging Filipino podcasters redefining the local podcasting scene. From Kuya Kim Atienza’s Ano Ba Talaga? With Kuya Kim and Karylle Tatlonghari-Yuzon’s K’s Drama, to Chariz Solomon and Buboy Villar’s Your Honor, Sophie Prime’s DAGOK TIME!, and Yani Villarosa’s yani’s roomeach representing a unique facet of  Filipino storytelling.


Building on Spotify’s long-standing commitment to champion Filipino voices, RADAR Creators is an extension of the platform’s support to the country’s booming podcasting community. The program provides on-platform editorial promotion, marketing support, and mentorship opportunities, empowering creators to reach wider audiences and build meaningful connections with listeners.

“Filipino creators are pushing the boundaries of podcasting, using audio and video to tell stories that are real, relatable, and uniquely theirs,” said Carl Zuzarte, Head of Studios at Spotify Southeast Asia. “Through RADAR Creators, we’re amplifying the voices of emerging Filipino audio talent, giving them the platform and support to shape Filipino storytelling.”
 
The Philippines has become one of Spotify’s top 5 podcast markets in Asia-Pacific. The share of Filipino podcasters publishing video has grown by nearly 65% year-on-year, making Spotify the home for the country’s most expressive and community-driven voices.
 
Meet the inaugural RADAR Creators Philippines Class of 2025
The RADAR Creators Philippines Class of 2025 features a diverse lineup of voices shaping how Filipinos connect through podcasts, from established names exploring new storytelling frontiers to digital-native creators redefining expression and community. This year’s lineup brings the creators’ stories to the forefront, each offering a glimpse into how podcasting continues to evolve in the Philippines.
 
“I’ve always loved expressing myselfwhether through television, digital, or podcastingand this program is another way to keep doing that,” said Kuya Kim Atienza, host of Ano Ba Talaga? With Kuya Kim. “I’m proud to represent Filipino storytellers who are making an impact both locally and globally.”
 
“As part of Spotify’s RADAR Creators program, I’m proud to represent Pinoy creativity and the way our generation blends humor, authenticity, and digital storytelling,” said Sophie Prime, host of DAGOK TIME!. “I’m excited to bring that bold and uniquely Filipino Gen Z energy to the global stage.”

From stage to screen, and now to Spotify! Karylle opens her heart in K’s Drama, bringing you behind the scenes to places and people that shaped her story, and introducing you to new friends along the way.

Trivia master Kuya Kim Atienza uncovers everyday stories and little-known facts about his celebrity guests with his signature warmth and wit.

Sophie Prime blends Gen Z humor with unfiltered commentary on DAGOK TIME!, empowering listeners to own who they are, without shame or fear.
 
Trending issues and intriguing topics are up for trial on Your Honor.  With their sharp wit and playful energy, hosts Chariz Solomon and Buboy Villar lighten up life’s dramas one case at a time.

In yani’s room, Yani Villarosa invites listeners to come in and make themselves comfortable as she reflects on both the mundane and deeply personal moments of life, hoping to offer comfort to listeners.

Discover the voices shaping Filipino conversations on the RADAR Creators Philippines playlist, only on Spotify.



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