Golden Globes announces 25 eligible podcasts for inaugural Best Podcast award at 2026 ceremony

The Golden Globes has revealed the 25 podcasts eligible for its first-ever Best Podcast award, with the winner to be announced at the Nikki Glaser-hosted ceremony on January, 11 2026.

The new category, announced earlier this year, expands the Globes’ recognition into digital media and acknowledges the increasing influence of podcasts as a form of global storytelling. Six nominees will be chosen from the 25 contenders before the awards ceremony.

• 20/20

• 48 Hours 

• Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

• Call Her Daddy

• Candace

• Crime Junkie

• Dateline NBC

• Good Hang with Amy Poehler

• Morbid

• MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories

• Pardon My Take

• Pod Save America

• Rotten Mango

• Shawn Ryan Show

• SmartLess

• Stuff You Should Know

• The Ben Shapiro Show

• The Bill Simmons Podcast

• The Daily (from The New York Times)

• The Joe Rogan Experience

• The Megyn Kelly Show

• The Mel Robbins Podcast

• The Tucker Carlson Show

• This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

• Up First (from NPR)

Helen Hoehne, president of the Golden Globes organisation, previously explained the decision, “As the world of entertainment continues to evolve, we are excited to recognise new forms of storytelling. Podcasts have emerged as a profound medium for sharing narratives and building communities across global borders and generations. By celebrating achievements in both audio and visual podcasts, we aim to honour our heritage categories while making room for new voices and formats to be heard.”

The category underlines the Globes’ intention to remain relevant in a changing media landscape, where podcasts have become a dominant cultural force.