The Global Podscape

What's going on in Venezuela? - with Chris Andrade from Escuela de Nada (Episode in Spanish)

Episode Notes

In this episode of The Global Podscape, we dive into one of the most unique and least understood podcast markets in the world.

I spoke with Christopher Andrade, co-host of Escuela de Nada—one of the biggest podcasts in Latin America—to understand how podcasting actually works in Venezuela today.

We explore:

• Why podcasts are not available on Spotify in Venezuela
• How YouTube became the dominant platform for podcast consumption
• The role of the Venezuelan diaspora in building audiences
• How creators monetize without traditional audio platforms
• And why the connection between hosts and listeners might be stronger than anywhere else

One key takeaway: podcasting in Venezuela is not audio-first—it’s video-first, global by default, and built outside of the traditional system.

If you're thinking about international podcast campaigns, or just want to understand how media evolves under constraint, this is one of the most fascinating markets to look at right now.