Radio Ambulante Studios joins iHeartMedia's My Cultura

iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, and Radio Ambulante Studios (RAS), a pioneering Spanish-language podcast production company that tells the stories of Latin America and Latino communities around the world, announced today a deal that will bring “Radio Ambulante” and its full slate of shows to iHeart’s My Cultura Podcast Network.

As part of the deal, Radio Ambulante Studios’ flagship, award-winning podcast “Radio Ambulante” along with its groundbreaking weekly news show “El Hilo” and its anthology docuseries “Central” will now be distributed by iHeartPodcasts as part of My Cultura, iHeartMedia’s podcast network dedicated to elevating Latinx voices and stories. Under the new partnership, the two companies will also develop and co-produce a minimum of two new shows over the next two years.

Celebrating the launch of its 14th season today, “Radio Ambulante” has covered stories of love and migration, of youth and politics, of the environment and families in extraordinary circumstances across Latin America, sharing with listeners more than 260 episodes produced in more than 20 countries. It is heralded as the most ambitious narrative-journalistic podcast in Latin America, offering a sound portrait of the continent and anywhere Spanish is spoken. For the past eight years Radio Ambulante, the studio’s flagship podcast, was distributed by NPR.

“We couldn’t be more excited about this new stage in the development of Radio Ambulante Studios,” said RAS Executive Producer and host, Daniel Alarcón. “iHeart and My Cultura will put our three podcasts in front of potentially enormous audiences and allow our journalism to have an even greater impact for Latino and Spanish-speaking audiences everywhere.”

“We are so honored to embark on this new journey with Radio Ambulante Studios,” said Gisselle Bances, Head of My Cultura for iHeartMedia. “They have created remarkable, top-quality Spanish content that time-and-time again delivers such remarkable stories, allowing our community to learn more about Latin America. We are excited to join forces and help expand the reach of these stores, and others, through the My Cultura Podcast Network.”

iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Podcast Network was announced in May 2021. The network is home to hit podcasts including “Connections with Eva Longoria;” “Princess of South Beach’' starring Rachel Zegler (West Side Story) and Sheryl Rubio (Casa de las Flores); “Wrestling with Freddie” with Freddie Prinze, Jr.; “Sisters of the Underground” executive produced by Eva Longoria and Dania Ramirez; “Chiquis and Chill;” “Escuela Secreta;” “Sacred Scandal;” “Overcomfort with Jenicka Lopez;” “Ay Por Favor;” “Enrique Santos Podcast;” and many more.

The Radio Ambulante slate and all shows on The My Cultura Podcast Network are distributed by iHeartPodcasts, with all shows available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. The deal was brokered by Eric Spiegelman on behalf of Radio Ambulante Studios.

About Radio Ambulante Studios

Radio Ambulante Studios is a pioneering Spanish-language podcast production company that tells the stories of Latin America and Latino communities around the world. Founded in 2011, its mission is to achieve a greater understanding of these communities through well-told, rigorously reported, and expertly produced audio journalism, offering the audience a nuanced portrait of a complex and vital region. Week after week, with the podcasts Radio Ambulante and El hilo as well as its series feed Central, the goal is to inform, delight, unsettle, and activate listeners with stories that are enlightening and entertaining.

For 13 years, Radio Ambulante Studios has been recognized with dozens of awards, including the Ondas Prize for its trajectory and impact on podcasting and the Gabo Award for innovation, two of the most prestigious prizes in the Spanish language. With more than 60 million downloads across its podcasts and a catalogue of more than 500 episodes, Radio Ambulante Studios has established itself as a leader for the quality of its journalism, creativity, and community building around the world.

About iHeartMedia

iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, reaching over 90% of Americans every month. iHeart’s broadcast radio assets alone have more consumer reach in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the reach of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled reach of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined and has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand, and the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.