Spotify Radar Creators Returns with Five Filipino Podcasts, from Barkada Stories to Cebuano Conversations

Spotify RADAR Creators Philippines returns for its second year with five podcast shows: “Almost Honest with Kylie Verzosa,” “KadaKwento Podcast,” “Panaghoy,” “TRGGRD!” and “Unsa’y Cheka sa Parlor.”

Announced on October 20, 2026, the new lineup brings together conversations about modern womanhood, friendship, pop culture, Filipino horror and Cebuano experiences.

The program supports emerging podcasters through promotion on Spotify, outdoor and social marketing, and press opportunities. This year’s cohort also puts video at the center, giving audiences another way to connect with the personalities behind each show.

A growing audience for Filipino video podcasts

According to Spotify, the inaugural 2025 RADAR Creators Philippines cohort reached 1.49 million new users, with most discovering the participating shows for the first time.

The platform also reports that hours spent on locally created video podcasts more than doubled year over year.

For creators, video adds facial expressions, reactions and the atmosphere of a conversation to the listening experience. For audiences, it can make a podcast feel closer to sitting in on a familiar gathering.

Carl Zuzarte, Head of Studios at Spotify Southeast Asia, said the program aims to help Filipino creators develop their craft and build communities, including among Filipinos overseas.

Meet the five shows

Almost Honest with Kylie Verzosa

Actress and entrepreneur Kylie Verzosa hosts candid conversations about modern womanhood, covering relationships, careers, business and ambition.

The show makes room for personal lessons, different perspectives and the uncertainties that come with pursuing professional and personal goals.

KadaKwento Podcast

Berghy Nulud, Tiny Montana, Kris Delano and Maricar Lo bring the rhythm of a barkada hangout to their podcast.

Their conversations draw from everyday experiences, from café visits to camping trips. The appeal is the feeling of joining friends whose stories can remind listeners of their own circle, particularly those living abroad.

Panaghoy

Storyteller Camille Peng brings chilling letters and eerie Filipino tales to life on “Panaghoy.”

The show draws on unexplained encounters, fiction, folklore and historical settings, offering a different kind of storytelling space within the cohort.

TRGGRD!

Vince Maristela, Cheska Fausto, Sean Lucas, Thea Astley and Jeff Moses take on pop culture and internet discourse through frank conversations and hot takes.

Their shared discussions give audiences a place to follow—and react to—the topics circulating through their feeds.

Unsa’y Cheka sa Parlor

Hosted by Lyle Go and Shane Ayong, “Unsa’y Cheka sa Parlor” brings Cebuano voices and perspectives into the lineup.

For its hosts, representation extends beyond language to the experiences and atmosphere they share with listeners.

Shane said non-Cebuano audiences also connect with the show: “They may not understand every word, but they understand the feeling.”

Different voices, a shared sense of belonging

Across the five shows, the common thread is community. Each offers a space shaped by its hosts, whether that means a barkada conversation, a discussion of ambition, a regional perspective or a frightening story.

For listeners looking beyond familiar podcast recommendations, the new cohort provides several starting points. It also gives Filipino creators more visibility across different interests and languages.

Explore the five shows on Spotify and find the conversation—or story—that feels closest to your own interests.