Fans Crown Winners at the First Spotify Podcast Awards in France

After launching the Spotify Podcast Awards in Mexico last year, we brought the fan-voted celebration to Paris this week for its first edition in France. Hosted by comedian, columnist, and podcaster Pablo Mira, the event lit up the Grand Rex, celebrating the voices and stories shaping the country’s podcasting scene today. It brought together 800 creators and industry guests alongside 400 fans, with attendees including Paola Locatelli, Romy, David Castello-Lopes, Kiddy Smile, and Camélia Jordana, who also delivered an incredible live performance.

While podcasting took center stage, fans were at the heart of it all. Winners were decided entirely by listeners, who cast more than 750,000 votes on Spotify to recognize their favorite hosts and shows across 11 categories. The evening also spotlighted the many people working behind the scenes to bring podcasts to life.

The awards highlighted the formats and voices captivating French audiences. A decade after podcasts launched on Spotify, the medium continues to play a central role in culture and entertainment. In 2025, listeners in France streamed podcasts for more than 208 million hours.

Without further ado, here are France’s 2026 Spotify Podcast Awards winners.

​À bientôt de te revoir – Sophie-Marie Larrouy

Actus et Interviews – Hugo Décrypte

Hot Girls Only – Chloé Gervais

Small Talk – Konbini

4 Quarts d’Heure – 4 Quarts d’Heure

COUCH – Lena Situations

Allô Ranelle – Ranelle Brown

Flippe & Go Sleep – Maghla

Popcorn – Popcorn

Actus et Interviews – Hugo Décrypte

Thread Horreur – Melvyn Vogelsang