Penitencia is a Spanish-language true crime and prison podcast hosted by Saskia Niño de Rivera, a criminologist, with Sobrevivientes as a companion show. It features interviews recorded inside Mexico's prison system on crime, organized crime, drug trafficking and reintegration. It has 450 episodes, released almost daily, typically about 67 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Daily Spanish true crime from inside Mexico's prisons, with a loyal listener base
- Recorded inside Mexico's penitentiary system, with first-person accounts from people deprived of liberty
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 319 ratings, with 296 five-star reviews
- Near-daily releases of roughly an hour, plus a companion show, Sobrevivientes, on trauma and recovery
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, narrative, solo monologue
- Tone
- candid, serious
- Language
- Spanish
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 85 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website links a store (TIENDA) and social follow buttons, but no sponsor mention appears in the recent episode titles or the description.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Titles reference homicide, drug sales, sicario activity and trafficking, and the feed carries an explicit flag.
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 | penitencia.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1707298050 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/PY7fZS0V |
Benchmark score: 36 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 227. SEGUNDA PARTE Me acusaron con Óscar de matar a un MILITAR: de niñ | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 9 min |
| Sobrevivientes 07 | Mi hijo sobrevivió al presunto tirador de Puebla - | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 26 min |
| #227 Me acusaron de homicidio: me golpearon y aun así no CONFESÉ nada | 2026-10-13 | 39 min |
| Inimputable: Luis Alejandro mató, pero ¿entendía lo que hacía? | Exped | 2026-10-11 | 18 min |
| 226. Vendí DROGA y caí por una moto robada: mi pareja me golpeaba hast | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 15 min |
| Sobrevivientes 06 | Mamá confió en su amigo y le quitó la vida - Artur | 2026-10-07 | 1 h 20 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Saskia Niño de Rivera, criminóloga y conductora de los podcasts Penitencia y Sobrevivientes. Dos podcasts. Una misión: entender la violencia para reconstruir el tejido social. Porque una sociedad que comprende sus heridas es más capaz de imaginar un futuro distinto. Penitencia se graba dentro del sistema penitenciario de México. Entrevistas sin filtros sobre crímenes reales, crimen organizado,…
About Penitencia
Penitencia is a Spanish-language podcast about crime, organized crime, drug trafficking and criminal justice in Mexico. Its host, Saskia Niño de Rivera, is a criminologist, and the website describes the show as an effort to give voice to people deprived of liberty in several Mexican prisons. Her companion show, Sobrevivientes, covers kidnapping, disappearance, addiction and trafficking through survivors' own accounts.
The feed lists 450 episodes with a release roughly every day, and the median episode runs about 67 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 319 ratings with an average of 4.8. Listener figures are not published. Based on the rating count and cadence, we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely concentrated in Mexico with a smaller share in the United States and Spain.
No sponsors appear in the feed or on the website. At an estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode, which suits brands in legal services, education, reintegration or recovery programs that are comfortable with dark content.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Penitencia can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Penitencia
How much does Penitencia charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and the placement and format booked.
What is Penitencia about?
Penitencia is a Spanish-language podcast hosted by criminologist Saskia Niño de Rivera. It features interviews inside Mexico's prisons about real crimes, organized crime, drug trafficking and criminal justice.
How do I contact Penitencia 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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