Indonesia's 10 Favorite Podcasts: Who's the Champion?

The Ipang Wahid Stratejik Research Institute (IPWS) released a survey on the most popular podcasts among Indonesian people.

The survey results show that Curhat Bang Denny Sumargo is the most preferred podcast among Indonesian respondents, with a percentage of 39.69%. This podcast, hosted by a former basketball player, uses a talk show concept featuring guests from various backgrounds.

Next is Mata Najwa, preferred by 36.79% of respondents. Hosted by journalist Najwa Shihab, this podcast features discussions on politics, law, social issues, and current trending topics.

Third is Close the Door, hosted by Deddy Corbuzier, preferred by 9.41%. In addition to inviting celebrities, Deddy Corbuzier's content often features public officials.

This IPWS survey involved 1,429 respondents, with the sample selected using a non-probability sampling technique (incidental sampling).

Data collection was conducted online from June 26 to July 2, 2023, using a questionnaire. The survey also has a margin of error of approximately 2.90%.

Here are the top 10 most popular podcast channels in Indonesia according to IPWS:

1. Curhat Bang Denny Sumargo: 39.69%
2. Mata Najwa: 36.79%
3. Close the Door: 9.41%
4. VINDES: 4.70%
5. KUY Entertainment: 2.90%
6. Akbar Faisal: 2.17%
7. Podcast Raditya Dika: 1.69%
8. PWK-Has Creative: 1.21%
9. MALING (Mamat Keliling): 0.97%
10. Gritte Agatha: 0.48%

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