Contacto XIII, the Spanish-language podcast produced and hosted by Garbanzo for Dallas-based reVolver Podcasts, has ranked among the 50 most-listened-to Science podcasts on Spotify in Mexico. The program reached No. 50 on Spotify Mexico's Science chart as of October 4, following earlier movement as high as No. 39 in the category. This achievement signals both the podcast's growing audience and the broader demand for original Spanish-language content in one of the world's largest podcast markets.
The significance of this ranking extends beyond a single chart position. It demonstrates that Spanish-speaking listeners in Mexico are actively seeking out in-depth, research-driven programming that explores complex and often controversial subjects. As Jack Hobbs, president of reVolver Podcasts, noted, "This recognition demonstrates the growing demand for original Spanish-language programming that explores complex and fascinating subjects." Hobbs added that Garbanzo has created a compelling series that combines strong research, storytelling, and his unmistakable personality, and that the company is proud to see Contacto XIII connecting with listeners and earning a place among Mexico's most popular Science podcasts.
Launched in 2025, Contacto XIII has already published more than 70 episodes and releases new content twice a week. The program delves into extraterrestrial life, unexplained phenomena, government files, witness testimony, and historical cases that continue to 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 approach resonates with audiences who are eager for substantive exploration rather than sensationalism.
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 connection with listeners: "The chart is not simply a number—it shows that listeners are waiting for these stories. 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, offering a depth that distinguishes the program from shorter-form content.
The podcast's success on Spotify Mexico follows its appearance on Apple Podcasts' Science chart in Mexico, and it holds strong audience ratings across multiple podcast platforms. Rankings on both Spotify and Apple Podcasts are updated regularly and may change as audience listening and engagement evolve.
Contacto XIII is available through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other major podcast platforms. Listeners can find it on Spotify here. As audiences continue to embrace on-demand audio, reVolver Podcasts has established itself as one of the leading destinations for multicultural podcast content, offering a broad mix of entertainment, news, sports, business, lifestyle, health, and culture programming. The company recently expanded its distribution through a partnership with Claro USA, bringing its podcast catalog to Claro Música Pulso, the newly enhanced entertainment platform that serves more than 500,000 subscribers with music, podcasts, radio, video, and other multimedia experiences.
reVolver content is available free to listeners across major platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Deezer, the iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, the reVolver Podcasts App via the Samsung Galaxy Store, Roku streaming devices, and at www.revolverpodcasts.com. The ranking of Contacto XIII on Spotify Mexico's Science chart not only validates the program's quality but also highlights the growing importance of Spanish-language original content in the global podcasting landscape.
