One of hockey’s most dedicated podcasts just got some hardware to show for it. Barstool Sports’ Spittin’ Chiclets was one of 13 shows worldwide recognized with Spotify’s Bronze Creator Milestone Award for Q1 2026.
What We Know: The Bronze award acknowledges podcasts that have surpassed 100 million all-time streams on Spotify — or 50 million in emerging markets. Spittin’ Chiclets joins a diverse global class of honorees for Q1 2026. This includes The Tim Dillon Show, The Basement Yard, and Modern Wisdom, among others. Meanwhile, Spotify’s Silver Creator Milestone — earned at 250 million streams — went to just two shows this quarter: Diary of A CEO with Steven Bartlett and German comedy Dick & Doof. Notably, no podcast earned a Gold Award this quarter; only six shows have ever hit that 500 million stream threshold.
What The Data Shows: (According to Spotify Milestone Creator Hub)
BARSTOOL SPORTS PODCASTS EARNING SPOTIFY CREATOR MILESTONE AWARDS (Since 2025)
| Podcast | Award | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pardon My Take | Silver Milestone Award | Q4 2025 |
| Spittin’ Chiclets | Bronze Milestone Award | Q1 2026 |
What Remains Unclear: Exact final figures were not released for the quarter.
What It Means: The Creator Milestone Award program, launched by Spotify last year, is quickly becoming a meaningful benchmark in podcasting. Beyond the plaque, honorees receive placement in a curated Spotify spotlight hub and inclusion in an out-of-home campaign in Los Angeles. For Spittin’ Chiclets, the recognition further cements hockey audio content as a legitimate force in global streaming.
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