Spotify has unveiled its 2026 RADAR Creators class, adding 47 podcasts across the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, France, Australia, the Philippines, Brazil and Argentina to a program that has now supported more than 250 creators since 2022.

RADAR Creators is the podcast arm of Spotify’s broader “RADAR” initiative, which also backs emerging music artists and songwriters. The program provides marketing, editorial, and promotional support designed to help podcasters reach new audiences and build lasting fan communities, including on-platform promotion, billboard placements, social media amplification, and access to exclusive events connecting creators with each other and with Spotify teams.

The U.S. lineup includes “My Favorite Lyrics with Devon Walker,” “Lemme Say This,” and “Athletes After Hours with Gracie Kramer.” The UK class features “We Talk To The Dead By Chloe Mediumship” and “Her Discussions by Dr Faye.” Spain’s selections include “Terapia de Parejas” and “Chronically Online,” while France’s class brings in “Star System” and “STONKS! avec Arthur Perticoz.” Australia’s shows include “What’s the Go?” and “Hot History,” and the Philippines class features “Almost Honest with Kylie Verzosa” and “KadaKwento Podcast.” Brazil’s ten-show lineup includes “Só Pod Ser História” and “obra aberta,” and Argentina’s class includes “Mientras lavás los platos” and “TENGO BOCHA PARA DECIR.” 

“Our team at Spotify looks at a number of factors when selecting each RADAR class, including audience growth, engagement, creativity, and the strength of the communities creators are building around their shows,” Jordan Newman, Head of Content Partnerships at Spotify, told Net Influencer. “We’re looking for emerging talent who are gaining momentum, bringing fresh perspectives to podcasting, and have the potential to become the next big voices in the industry.”

Newman said the 2026 class spans genres from comedy and culture to sports and entertainment, and that selection also weighs how diverse a class is across creators, perspectives, and formats.

Spotify pointed to past RADAR Creators alumni as evidence the program can move careers forward. Tiger Sisters, Newman said, have grown their audience significantly since joining RADAR and recently signed a deal with Vox Media. Scott Evans’ “House Guest” has expanded into a multi-city live tour and spawned new formats including “House Guest Game Night.”

Podcasting itself is in flux, according to Newman, who pointed to creators experimenting with video and new formats as audiences respond. “There’s no single formula for building a successful podcast anymore,” he said.

RADAR Creators sits alongside the Spotify Partner Program and Spotify Memberships as part of the company’s effort to support creators at different stages of building their businesses on the platform. At Spotify’s Investor Day in May, the company said podcasts are now in their second year of profitability, with growth accelerating across its roles as a consumer platform, a publisher, and a monetization toolset for creators.

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