El hilo is a Spanish-language weekly podcast from Radio Ambulante Studios and iHeartPodcasts, hosted by Eliezer Budasoff and Silvia Viñas. It explains Latin American news and its context through in-depth stories and analysis. The show has 345 episodes, a weekly Friday cadence, and typical episodes of about 43 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Engaged Latin American news audience listening to in-depth weekly analysis
- Top-bucket Podcast Index popularity with 839 Apple ratings averaging 4.7 stars.
- Consistent weekly Friday releases over more than six years and 345 episodes.
- Listeners are invested in context-driven reporting on regional politics and economics.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, interview, analysis
- Tone
- analytical, thoughtful
- Language
- Spanish
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 32 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- iHeartPodcastsRadio Ambulante Studios
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website invites support through donations and a shop, with no named advertisers.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Feed is flagged explicit (1) and covers political conflict, organized crime and drug markets, such as 'Los mercados ilegales de América Latina'.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | elhilo.audio/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1504713161 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432… |
Benchmark score: 97 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Endeudarse para sobrevivir | 2026-10-16 | 32 min |
| “La batalla final”: lo que está en juego en las elecciones de EE UU | 2026-10-09 | 48 min |
| La última frontera: el costo de defender el territorio en América Lati | 2026-10-02 | 37 min |
| Una crisis de lectura en la era de la inteligencia artificial | 2026-09-25 | 38 min |
| Marco Rubio en Los Andes: una vieja estrategia en esteroides | 2026-09-18 | 48 min |
| Falsos profetas: Meta, la vigilancia y las predicciones de la lA | 2026-09-11 | 47 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Cuando alguien comparte un hilo en redes sociales sabemos que nos va a contar una historia, o dar análisis y contexto que no hemos visto en otro lado. Este podcast es todo eso: una invitación a profundizar las historias más importantes de la semana en América Latina. Todos los viernes en la mañana Eliezer Budasoff y Silvia Viñas te ayudan a entender las noticias más allá de los titulares. Más en…
About El hilo
El hilo is a weekly Spanish-language podcast produced by Radio Ambulante Studios and distributed by iHeartPodcasts. Hosts Eliezer Budasoff and Silvia Viñas explain the most important stories in Latin America, aiming to go beyond headlines and place each news event in context. The feed lists 345 episodes released every Friday, with median episodes of roughly 43 minutes, according to the RSS feed and the show's website.
The show holds a 4.7 average rating from 839 Apple Podcasts ratings, as listed on Apple Podcasts. Audience figures are estimates only: about 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, with listeners likely concentrated in Argentina, Mexico and Colombia. No sponsors are named in the feed or on the website.
Based on these estimates, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits brands in financial services, education and publishing that want to reach an engaged, news-literate Spanish-speaking audience. Its political and crime content calls for suitability review before booking.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. El hilo can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about El hilo
How much does El hilo charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll episode, based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the agreed placement and terms.
What is El hilo about?
El hilo is a weekly Spanish-language podcast that explains Latin American news through stories and analysis. Hosts Eliezer Budasoff and Silvia Viñas place current events in their wider context.
How do I contact El hilo about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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