Tag: Indonesian podcasts

On the Latest Episode of ‘Spotify: For the Record’ Anchor Podcasters Share How They Bring Their Stories to Life

In 2019, Spotify acquired Anchor, a platform that makes it easy to hit the ground running in the podcast space. Podcasters around the world can access the platform’s creative tools, free content hosting, and distribution. Last year, we saw that 80% of the new shows on Spotify were made with Anchor. For beginners, the platform can help simplify the steps to getting published, while more experienced creators benefit from Anchor’s wide range of unique features, like including music straight from Spotify’s catalogue to make a Music + Talk show.

In the latest episode of our podcast, Spotify: For the Record, we explore how a variety of podcasters got their start using Anchor.

  • We follow along with Cassandra Bankson, a skincare expert and influencer, as she embarks on her journey to create her first podcast. From getting a microphone to learning how to upload episodes to Spotify, we follow along as her audio story comes to life.
  • Gael Aitor and Kayla Suarez, from the popular podcast Teenager Therapy, join us to share why their series is the perfect forum to highlight the struggles that come with being a teenager.
  • Rizky Ardi Nugroho, host of one of the top podcasts in Indonesia, Do You See What I See, shares how Anchor helped him start his show in 2018 (when he knew next to nothing about podcasting), and how he went from being a rice producer to a podcast producer. 

Michael Mignano, the cofounder of Anchor, also joins us to talk about the innovations that creators can expect to see in the near future. From audience poll functionality to an in-app Q&A format, the platform is opening up new forms of engagement for podcasters.

The episode concludes with a series of tips and tricks from each guest for aspiring podcasters. Ready to give it a listen? Check it out here.

From True Crime to Romance, Four New Indonesian Podcasts Tap Into the Local Culture

Listeners in Indonesia can’t get enough of podcasts. In fact, they stream more podcasts on Spotify than any other country in Southeast Asia. Which is why we’re excited to introduce four new Spotify Original Podcasts in the market.

The quartet of podcasts taps into Indonesian culture, spanning genres from horror fiction and true crime to love and relationships. Each show was produced in collaboration with best-in-class storytellers and features local celebrities and personalities. With these new shows, Spotify is working to expand the current podcast landscape in Indonesia while providing more opportunities for the country’s growing creator community.

Find out more about the new podcasts and check out previews for each of the shows below.

LENYAP

LENYAP joins the ever-growing genre of true-crime podcasts, this time focused on some of the most infamous murders committed in Indonesia. Taking stories straight from the nation’s headlines, host Marissa Jeffryna transports listeners from the crime scene to the investigation and explores how detectives worked to solve the case. Buckle up, this podcast is full of dramatic twists and turns you won’t want to miss.

Listen to the LENYAP series trailer here.

Pembunuh Berantai

Also joining the true-crime lineup is Pembunuh Berantai, an exclusive local adaptation of the popular podcast Serial Killers. Like its counterpart, the show gives listeners a psychological—and entertaining—glimpse into the minds, methods, and madness of some of the world’s  most notorious serial killers.

Listen to episode one of Pembunuh Berantai, “Zodiac Killer Bag. 1” here.

Dear Dearest

Ever wonder what celebrities write to their sweethearts? Find out on Dear Dearest, where each episode features love letters written and read by Indonesian celebrities and personalities. Hosts share personal stories with listeners, offering unique insight into their lives. 

Kicking off the first episode are singer Joshua Suherman and actress Clairine Clay. Check it out here.

Kisah Horor The Sacred Riana

If you’re a fan of things that go bump in the night, Kisah Horor The Sacred Riana is for you. The weekly show serves up scary stories, urban legends, and creepy folklore from Indonesia. Featuring the voices of guest celebrities—and backed up by sound effects and a spine-chilling score—this podcast is designed to create an immersive narrative and stimulate the listener’s imagination. Keep an ear out for the voices of singer Widi Mulia, actress Rachel Amanda Aurora, singer Ihsan Tarore, and other popular Indonesian personalities.

Listen to the Kisah Horor The Sacred Riana trailer here.

Stream these podcasts now, available exclusively on Spotify.