The holidays are here, which means long drives, airport lines, late-night wrapping sessions, and those quiet moments when everyone finally naps and you can slip in your earbuds. This season, I am turning to podcasts made by and for Latino audiences (and anyone who loves a good conversation). 

Latino podcasts are having a moment, and the numbers prove it.

According to the Edison Latino Podcast Listener Report, “Latino podcast listenership has grown significantly, with a 72% increase in monthly listeners among U.S. Latinos aged 18+ since 2020, far outpacing general population growth.” The report also notes that the rise is tied to a growing desire for content that reflects Latino culture and lived experiences. It has created a more diverse and highly engaged audience, with women now making up half of all listeners and spending more time with podcasts than the general U.S. population.

These shows feel intimate, like calling your favorite prima, your best friend, or the mom who always tells you the truth (even when you don’t want to hear it). Here are five podcasts I am listening to this holiday break, each with a different vibe, a different purpose, and a whole lot of heart.

1. “Motherish” with Pamela Silva and Karen Comas
For the moms who crave honesty, humor, and a reminder that we are doing better than we think.
Hosted by first-time moms Pamela Silva and Karen Comas, “Motherish” is the kind of podcast that understands the chaos of parenting without ever judging it. Episodes range from tackling toddler tantrums to raising confident kids, figuring out family travel, and calling out “performative mom culture,” all with the warmth, humor, and realness of two Latina friends who tell it straight. It is comforting and surprisingly grounding. It is the perfect companion for moms trying to keep it together during the busiest season of the year.

2. “Big Deal” with Codie Sánchez
For the dreamers, the hustlers, and anyone ready to level up.
Codie Sánchez, daughter of immigrants, former journalist, and now one of the most influential voices in business, brings a bold, bilingual perspective to entrepreneurship. Her “BigDeal” podcast strips away the jargon and gets straight to the “how”: How to launch a business. How to invest. How to take control of your financial life (even/especially if you did not grow up with money). What makes this podcast special is Codie’s fearlessness. She is the friend who hands you the blueprint, reminds you that you are capable, and pushes you to actually take the leap.

3. “Encontrando Una Luz en Su Caso” with Maribel Piza
For families trying to navigate immigration with clarity and hope.
Every week, high-powered immigration attorney Maribel Piza breaks down the biggest changes in United States immigration law in a way that is direct, calming, and empowering. She does it all in a bilingual tone that feels like talking to a trusted tía who also happens to be a legal powerhouse. In every episode, Maribel delivers three top stories affecting immigrant communities nationwide and gives listeners something even more important: hope. This podcast is essential listening for anyone impacted by immigration policy or anyone who wants to stay informed.

4. “The Perez Hilton Podcast” 
For the entertainment lovers who also appreciate a little nostalgia.
Say what you want, but Perez Hilton remains one of the most recognizable names in entertainment. What makes his “PHP” show different from his early days online is the maturity and cultural self-awareness he brings now. With his co-host Chris Booker, Perez is funny, he is honest, and he shares stories shaped by his Miami Cuban upbringing, his queerness, and his decades covering Hollywood. This show feels like catching up with your chismoso friend who somehow always has the tea on what’s happening right now with all the context behind it.

5. “Latino USA” with Maria Hinojosa
For those who want depth, news, culture, storytelling, and truth.
Hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa, “Latino USA” is the longest running Latino-focused news and culture program in the country. Hinojosa and her team deliver deeply-reported stories that explore identity, politics, history, art, and community with nuance and compassion. Listening feels like taking a masterclass in who we are as a people. If you want something meaningful to carry you into the new year, start here with voices you can trust.

Honorable Mention: “The Dr. Ferrer Podcast”
For the health curious and the ‘my doctor never explains anything’ crowd.
Dr. Gustavo Ferrer, a bilingual pulmonologist and public health expert, brings a refreshing mix of science, compassion, and cultural understanding to medical conversations. His co-host is his Gen Z daughter Amanda, who keeps him honest and asks the questions we are all afraid to ask our doctors. Together, they break down everything from Sleepy Girl Mocktails to gut health to the real science behind “Sana Sana colita de rana.” (Spoiler: it works if you believe). “The Dr. Ferrer Podcast”  feels like being invited into a family discussion, one where a doctor dad explains health trends without the jargon. He also reminds us that healing is both physical and emotional. It is the perfect listen for starting the new year with healthier habits.

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Podcasts are currently the fastest growing media in the USA and are used on a regular basis by an estimated 22% of Latinos in the USA. Over 104 million people in the USA are listening to podcasts regularly, almost equaling radio. In fact, in 2019 the average person in the USA spent six hours and 29 minutes a week listening or watching podcasts. 

The Latino 247 Media Group has put together a variety of podcasts covering books by and about Latinos, business, community, musical entertainment, marketing, insights from great leaders, and even one, Para los Niños, aimed at children.

Each of these podcast is designed to provide quality information in a timely manner. 

The week of April 27^th the following podcasts will be released: 

Latino Reads is a twice a week bilingual video podcast featuring interviews with award winning authors from across the USA and throughout Latin America. 

The Katie Suarez Social Justice, is a weekly English language audio podcast based on the Amazon best selling book Irreversible Damages by JL Ruiz dealing with current political issues, and narrated by award winning actor Mike Gomez. 

The Contreras Report: Business Mexico is a weekly English language audio podcast featuring business insights and interviews with experts. Para los Niños is a weekly bilingual video podcast featuring award winning children’s book authors reading from their books. This is timely with an emphasis on bilingual and Spanish language books. 

Hispanic Marketing 101, a twice monthly audio English language podcast, with interviews on Latino marketing and media trends. The first two podcast feature timely original research related to Latinos and the Corona Virus pandemic. 

Microfono Latino is a twice monthly video podcast featuring musical insights from Mexican bands. 

The week of May 11^th the following podcast will be released:Latino Business News is a twice monthly podcast in English featuring interviews with business leaders. 

The Contreras Report: An Hispanic View of the USA, a weekly English language podcast, includes interviews and insights about issues affecting Hispanics in the United States. Latino Trailblazers is a twice monthly English language podcast featuring insights from leaders who have helped transform the nation and remove barriers.

For those new to podcasts, once you’ve subscribed to a podcast new episodes are automatically downloaded into your computer or phone. You can hear all these on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher and TuneIn. All of the video podcasts are also available for viewing on YouTube as they become available. For more on these podcast as they are released, go to https://empoweringcontent.news/ntent.News

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