Get Your Headphones Ready: The Golden Globes Are Now Recognizing Podcasters, Too! 🎙️
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Y’all better snap on those earbuds 'cause the podcast world's about to get a whole lot more sparkly! They say change is good, and it seems the Golden Globe Awards are hopping on the bandwagon by announcing a brand-new category for the 2026 festivities: Best Podcast. That's right, you heard it here first! This brand-new addition marks a major milestone as it’s the first time one of the big-time film and TV awards is giving props to the growing medium.
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So what's the Golden Globes got to say about all this? According to Helen Hoehne, President of the Golden Globes, "As the entertainment world shifts and morphs, we're stoked to shine a spotlight on fresh storytelling formats." She went on to say, "Podcasts have become a badass medium for delivering tales and fostering communities that span oceans and generations." Although podcasts have gained recognition at digital-focused awards, the esteemed Golden Globes have never before honored anything other than films and TV shows.
For now, the top 25 podcasts are said to be in the running, with six finalists shaping up to battle it out for the category’s glory. The fine details about the criteria for these rankings will be dished out in the coming weeks.
But mark your calendars, 'cause the nominations for the Golden Globes 2026 in all 27 categories will be dropping on December 8. The show goes down on January 11, 2026, with Nikki Glaser (40) returning to the stage as hostess with the mostest. The fun will be streaming live on CBS, Paramount+, and Showtime—so don't forget to tune in!
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The Golden Globes have rolled out a new award category for Best Podcast for the 2026 edition, but the comprehensive eligibility criteria have yet to be made clear and will be detailed in the coming weeks. Here's a sneak peek at the new category:
- Selection Process: A top 25 list of podcasts is expected, from which six will fight it out for the prize.
- Reason for Introduction: The decision to add this category is driven by the " earthquake-level growth" in podcasting and the desire to celebrate innovative storytelling. President Helen Hoehne stresses that podcasts have become essential for sharing narratives and building communities worldwide[1][2].
- Types of Podcasts: Both audio and visual podcasts will be up for contention, showing the organization's focus on championing achievements across diverse formats, while maintaining traditional categories[2].
- Despite the lack of clarity on the comprehensive eligibility criteria, the Golden Globe Awards have introduced a new category for Best Podcast in the 2026 edition.
- The selection process for the Best Podcast category will involve a top 25 list of podcasts, from which six will be chosen to compete for the prize.
- The introduction of this category reflects the significant growth in podcasting and the desire to celebrate innovative storytelling and the fostering of global communities.
- Both audio and visual podcasts will be eligible for the Best Podcast category, demonstrating the organization's focus on recognizing achievements across diverse formats while maintaining traditional categories.
