reVolver Podcasts’ Spanish-language program Contacto XIII has secured a spot among the 50 most-listened-to Science podcasts on Spotify in Mexico, according to public chart tracking as of October 4. The podcast, produced and hosted by Garbanzo, ranked No. 50 in the category, following earlier movement as high as No. 39. This achievement highlights the program’s expanding audience and its momentum in one of the largest Spanish-language podcast markets globally.
The recognition matters because it demonstrates a growing appetite for original Spanish-language content that delves into complex and often marginalized subjects. Jack Hobbs, president of reVolver Podcasts, noted that the recognition “demonstrates the growing demand for original Spanish-language programming that explores complex and fascinating subjects.” He added that Garbanzo has created a compelling series that combines strong research, storytelling, and his unmistakable personality. For a market historically underserved in niche science programming, Contacto XIII’s success signals that listeners are actively seeking substantive, well-researched content in their own language.
Launched in 2025, Contacto XIII has already published more than 70 episodes and releases new content twice a week. The program explores extraterrestrial life, unexplained phenomena, government files, witness testimony, and historical cases that challenge conventional explanations. Episodes examine evidence surrounding well-known and lesser-known mysteries, including Roswell, Project Blue Book, the 1976 recording involving pilot Pacheco Pérez, the Varginha incident, and claims involving unidentified technology. Each story considers what was reported, what documentation exists, and what can be independently examined. This rigorous approach distinguishes the podcast from more sensationalist fare, offering listeners a balanced and investigative perspective.
Garbanzo, who has more than 25 years of experience in Los Angeles radio and is also known for his popular extraterrestrial and unexplained-phenomena segments on Erazno y La Chokolata, emphasized the significance of the ranking. “The chart is not simply a number—it shows that listeners are waiting for these stories,” he said. “Our audience wants to hear the names, the dates, the documents and the details that can actually be investigated. Contacto XIII gives Spanish-speaking listeners a place to explore these cases in their own language and draw their own conclusions.” His long-form episodes combine reported narratives, archival material, testimony, and analysis, filling a gap for Spanish-speaking audiences interested in science and the unexplained.
The implications extend beyond a single chart position. Contacto XIII has also appeared on Apple Podcasts’ Science chart in Mexico and holds strong audience ratings across podcast platforms. Rankings on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are updated regularly and may change as audience listening and engagement evolve, but the consistent presence of a Spanish-language science podcast in these top tiers suggests a durable shift in listener preferences. As audiences continue to embrace on-demand audio, reVolver Podcasts has established itself as a leading destination for multicultural podcast content. The company recently expanded its distribution through a partnership with Claro USA, bringing its catalog to Claro Música Pulso, which serves more than 500,000 subscribers. Listeners can find Contacto XIII on Spotify here and across major platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Deezer, the iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, and the reVolver Podcasts App via the Samsung Galaxy Store, Roku streaming devices, and at www.revolverpodcasts.com.
