Podcast award
Best Podcast
The strongest overall podcast in this category. Arts & Creativity category.
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Category
4 awards
Arts & Creativity
Official Pod Awards category for Arts & Creativity. Every category includes Best Podcast, Best Episode, Best Host, and Best Co-Hosts.
Episode award
Best Episode
An outstanding individual episode in this category. Arts & Creativity category.
Person award
Best Host
An outstanding individual host in this category. Arts & Creativity category.
Team award
Best Co-Hosts
An outstanding co-hosting team in this category. Arts & Creativity category.
Category
4 awards
Business & Entrepreneurship
Official Pod Awards category for Business & Entrepreneurship. Every category includes Best Podcast, Best Episode, Best Host, and Best Co-Hosts.
Podcast award
Best Podcast
The strongest overall podcast in this category. Business & Entrepreneurship category.
Episode award
Best Episode
An outstanding individual episode in this category. Business & Entrepreneurship category.
Person award
Best Host
An outstanding individual host in this category. Business & Entrepreneurship category.
Team award
Best Co-Hosts
An outstanding co-hosting team in this category. Business & Entrepreneurship category.
Category
4 awards
Comedy
Official Pod Awards category for Comedy. Every category includes Best Podcast, Best Episode, Best Host, and Best Co-Hosts.
Podcast award
Best Podcast
The strongest overall podcast in this category. Comedy category.
Episode award
Best Episode
An outstanding individual episode in this category. Comedy category.
Person award
Best Host
An outstanding individual host in this category. Comedy category.
Team award
Best Co-Hosts
An outstanding co-hosting team in this category. Comedy category.
Category
4 awards
Education & Informational
Official Pod Awards category for Education & Informational. Every category includes Best Podcast, Best Episode, Best Host, and Best Co-Hosts.
Podcast award
Best Podcast
The strongest overall podcast in this category. Education & Informational category.
Episode award
Best Episode
An outstanding individual episode in this category. Education & Informational category.
Person award
Best Host
An outstanding individual host in this category. Education & Informational category.
Team award
Best Co-Hosts
An outstanding co-hosting team in this category. Education & Informational category.
Category
4 awards
Film & TV
Official Pod Awards category for Film & TV. Every category includes Best Podcast, Best Episode, Best Host, and Best Co-Hosts.
Podcast award
Best Podcast
The strongest overall podcast in this category. Film & TV category.
Episode award
Best Episode
An outstanding individual episode in this category. Film & TV category.
Person award
Best Host
An outstanding individual host in this category. Film & TV category.
Team award
Best Co-Hosts
An outstanding co-hosting team in this category. Film & TV category.
Category
4 awards
Fiction & Audio Drama
Official Pod Awards category for Fiction & Audio Drama. Every category includes Best Podcast, Best Episode, Best Host, and Best Co-Hosts.
Podcast award
Best Podcast
The strongest overall podcast in this category. Fiction & Audio Drama category.
Episode award
Best Episode
An outstanding individual episode in this category. Fiction & Audio Drama category.
Person award
Best Host
An outstanding individual host in this category. Fiction & Audio Drama category.
Team award
Best Co-Hosts
An outstanding co-hosting team in this category. Fiction & Audio Drama category.
Category
4 awards
Food & Drink
Official Pod Awards category for Food & Drink. Every category includes Best Podcast, Best Episode, Best Host, and Best Co-Hosts.
Podcast award
Best Podcast
The strongest overall podcast in this category. Food & Drink category.
Episode award
Best Episode
An outstanding individual episode in this category. Food & Drink category.
Person award
Best Host
An outstanding individual host in this category. Food & Drink category.
Team award
Best Co-Hosts
An outstanding co-hosting team in this category. Food & Drink category.
Category
4 awards
Gaming & Esports
Official Pod Awards category for Gaming & Esports. Every category includes Best Podcast, Best Episode, Best Host, and Best Co-Hosts.
Podcast award
Best Podcast
The strongest overall podcast in this category. Gaming & Esports category.
Episode award
Best Episode
An outstanding individual episode in this category. Gaming & Esports category.
Person award
Best Host
An outstanding individual host in this category. Gaming & Esports category.
Team award
Best Co-Hosts
An outstanding co-hosting team in this category. Gaming & Esports category.
Category
4 awards
Health & Wellness
Official Pod Awards category for Health & Wellness. Every category includes Best Podcast, Best Episode, Best Host, and Best Co-Hosts.
Podcast award
Best Podcast
The strongest overall podcast in this category. Health & Wellness category.
Episode award
Best Episode
An outstanding individual episode in this category. Health & Wellness category.
Person award
Best Host
An outstanding individual host in this category. Health & Wellness category.
Team award
Best Co-Hosts
An outstanding co-hosting team in this category. Health & Wellness category.
Category
4 awards
History
Official Pod Awards category for History. Every category includes Best Podcast, Best Episode, Best Host, and Best Co-Hosts.
Podcast award
Best Podcast
The strongest overall podcast in this category. History category.
Episode award
Best Episode
An outstanding individual episode in this category. History category.
Person award
Best Host
An outstanding individual host in this category. History category.
Team award
Best Co-Hosts
An outstanding co-hosting team in this category. History category.
Category
4 awards
Kids & Family
Official Pod Awards category for Kids & Family. Every category includes Best Podcast, Best Episode, Best Host, and Best Co-Hosts.
Podcast award
Best Podcast
The strongest overall podcast in this category. Kids & Family category.
Episode award
Best Episode
An outstanding individual episode in this category. Kids & Family category.
Person award
Best Host
An outstanding individual host in this category. Kids & Family category.
Team award
Best Co-Hosts
An outstanding co-hosting team in this category. Kids & Family category.
Category
4 awards
Mental Health
Official Pod Awards category for Mental Health. Every category includes Best Podcast, Best Episode, Best Host, and Best Co-Hosts.
Podcast award
Best Podcast
The strongest overall podcast in this category. Mental Health category.
Episode award
Best Episode
An outstanding individual episode in this category. Mental Health category.
Person award
Best Host
An outstanding individual host in this category. Mental Health category.
Team award
Best Co-Hosts
An outstanding co-hosting team in this category. Mental Health category.
Category
4 awards
Music
Official Pod Awards category for Music. Every category includes Best Podcast, Best Episode, Best Host, and Best Co-Hosts.
Podcast award
Best Podcast
The strongest overall podcast in this category. Music category.
Episode award
Best Episode
An outstanding individual episode in this category. Music category.
Person award
Best Host
An outstanding individual host in this category. Music category.
Team award
Best Co-Hosts
An outstanding co-hosting team in this category. Music category.
Category
4 awards
New Podcast
Official Pod Awards category for New Podcast. Every category includes Best Podcast, Best Episode, Best Host, and Best Co-Hosts.
Podcast award
Best Podcast
The strongest overall podcast in this category. New Podcast category.
Episode award
Best Episode
An outstanding individual episode in this category. New Podcast category.
Person award
Best Host
An outstanding individual host in this category. New Podcast category.
Team award
Best Co-Hosts
An outstanding co-hosting team in this category. New Podcast category.
Category
4 awards
News & Politics
Official Pod Awards category for News & Politics. Every category includes Best Podcast, Best Episode, Best Host, and Best Co-Hosts.
Podcast award
Best Podcast
The strongest overall podcast in this category. News & Politics category.
Episode award
Best Episode
An outstanding individual episode in this category. News & Politics category.
Person award
Best Host
An outstanding individual host in this category. News & Politics category.
Team award
Best Co-Hosts
An outstanding co-hosting team in this category. News & Politics category.
Category
4 awards
Parenting
Official Pod Awards category for Parenting. Every category includes Best Podcast, Best Episode, Best Host, and Best Co-Hosts.
Podcast award
Best Podcast
The strongest overall podcast in this category. Parenting category.
Episode award
Best Episode
An outstanding individual episode in this category. Parenting category.
Person award
Best Host
An outstanding individual host in this category. Parenting category.
Team award
Best Co-Hosts
An outstanding co-hosting team in this category. Parenting category.
Category
4 awards
Personal Finance & Investing
Official Pod Awards category for Personal Finance & Investing. Every category includes Best Podcast, Best Episode, Best Host, and Best Co-Hosts.
Podcast award
Best Podcast
The strongest overall podcast in this category. Personal Finance & Investing category.
Episode award
Best Episode
An outstanding individual episode in this category. Personal Finance & Investing category.
Person award
Best Host
An outstanding individual host in this category. Personal Finance & Investing category.
Team award
Best Co-Hosts
An outstanding co-hosting team in this category. Personal Finance & Investing category.
Category
4 awards
Dating & Relationship
Official Pod Awards category for Dating & Relationship. Every category includes Best Podcast, Best Episode, Best Host, and Best Co-Hosts.
Podcast award
Best Podcast
The strongest overall podcast in this category. Dating & Relationship category.
Episode award
Best Episode
An outstanding individual episode in this category. Dating & Relationship category.
Person award
Best Host
An outstanding individual host in this category. Dating & Relationship category.
Team award
Best Co-Hosts
An outstanding co-hosting team in this category. Dating & Relationship category.
Category
4 awards
Science
Official Pod Awards category for Science. Every category includes Best Podcast, Best Episode, Best Host, and Best Co-Hosts.
Podcast award
Best Podcast
The strongest overall podcast in this category. Science category.
Episode award
Best Episode
An outstanding individual episode in this category. Science category.
Person award
Best Host
An outstanding individual host in this category. Science category.
Team award
Best Co-Hosts
An outstanding co-hosting team in this category. Science category.
Category
4 awards
Advice & Self Help
Official Pod Awards category for Advice & Self Help. Every category includes Best Podcast, Best Episode, Best Host, and Best Co-Hosts.
Podcast award
Best Podcast
The strongest overall podcast in this category. Advice & Self Help category.
Episode award
Best Episode
An outstanding individual episode in this category. Advice & Self Help category.
Person award
Best Host
An outstanding individual host in this category. Advice & Self Help category.
Team award
Best Co-Hosts
An outstanding co-hosting team in this category. Advice & Self Help category.
Category
4 awards
Culture
Official Pod Awards category for Culture. Every category includes Best Podcast, Best Episode, Best Host, and Best Co-Hosts.
Podcast award
Best Podcast
The strongest overall podcast in this category. Culture category.
Episode award
Best Episode
An outstanding individual episode in this category. Culture category.
Person award
Best Host
An outstanding individual host in this category. Culture category.
Team award
Best Co-Hosts
An outstanding co-hosting team in this category. Culture category.
Category
4 awards
Spirituality & Faith
Official Pod Awards category for Spirituality & Faith. Every category includes Best Podcast, Best Episode, Best Host, and Best Co-Hosts.
Podcast award
Best Podcast
The strongest overall podcast in this category. Spirituality & Faith category.
Episode award
Best Episode
An outstanding individual episode in this category. Spirituality & Faith category.
Person award
Best Host
An outstanding individual host in this category. Spirituality & Faith category.
Team award
Best Co-Hosts
An outstanding co-hosting team in this category. Spirituality & Faith category.
Category
4 awards
Sports
Official Pod Awards category for Sports. Every category includes Best Podcast, Best Episode, Best Host, and Best Co-Hosts.
Podcast award
Best Podcast
The strongest overall podcast in this category. Sports category.
Episode award
Best Episode
An outstanding individual episode in this category. Sports category.
Person award
Best Host
An outstanding individual host in this category. Sports category.
Team award
Best Co-Hosts
An outstanding co-hosting team in this category. Sports category.
Category
4 awards
Technology & AI
Official Pod Awards category for Technology & AI. Every category includes Best Podcast, Best Episode, Best Host, and Best Co-Hosts.
Podcast award
Best Podcast
The strongest overall podcast in this category. Technology & AI category.
Episode award
Best Episode
An outstanding individual episode in this category. Technology & AI category.
Person award
Best Host
An outstanding individual host in this category. Technology & AI category.
Team award
Best Co-Hosts
An outstanding co-hosting team in this category. Technology & AI category.
Category
4 awards
Travel & Adventure
Official Pod Awards category for Travel & Adventure. Every category includes Best Podcast, Best Episode, Best Host, and Best Co-Hosts.
Podcast award
Best Podcast
The strongest overall podcast in this category. Travel & Adventure category.
Episode award
Best Episode
An outstanding individual episode in this category. Travel & Adventure category.
Person award
Best Host
An outstanding individual host in this category. Travel & Adventure category.
Team award
Best Co-Hosts
An outstanding co-hosting team in this category. Travel & Adventure category.
Category
4 awards
True Crime
Official Pod Awards category for True Crime. Every category includes Best Podcast, Best Episode, Best Host, and Best Co-Hosts.
Podcast award
Best Podcast
The strongest overall podcast in this category. True Crime category.
Episode award
Best Episode
An outstanding individual episode in this category. True Crime category.
Person award
Best Host
An outstanding individual host in this category. True Crime category.
Team award
Best Co-Hosts
An outstanding co-hosting team in this category. True Crime category.
Category
4 awards
Urban/HipHop
Official Pod Awards category for Urban/HipHop. Every category includes Best Podcast, Best Episode, Best Host, and Best Co-Hosts.
Podcast award
Best Podcast
The strongest overall podcast in this category. Urban/HipHop category.
Episode award
Best Episode
An outstanding individual episode in this category. Urban/HipHop category.
Person award
Best Host
An outstanding individual host in this category. Urban/HipHop category.
Team award
Best Co-Hosts
An outstanding co-hosting team in this category. Urban/HipHop category.
Category
4 awards
Long-form Interview
Official Pod Awards category for Long-form Interview. Every category includes Best Podcast, Best Episode, Best Host, and Best Co-Hosts.
Podcast award
Best Podcast
The strongest overall podcast in this category. Long-form Interview category.
Episode award
Best Episode
An outstanding individual episode in this category. Long-form Interview category.
Person award
Best Host
An outstanding individual host in this category. Long-form Interview category.
Team award
Best Co-Hosts
An outstanding co-hosting team in this category. Long-form Interview category.
Category
4 awards
Short-form Interview
Official Pod Awards category for Short-form Interview. Every category includes Best Podcast, Best Episode, Best Host, and Best Co-Hosts.
Podcast award
Best Podcast
The strongest overall podcast in this category. Short-form Interview category.
Episode award
Best Episode
An outstanding individual episode in this category. Short-form Interview category.
Person award
Best Host
An outstanding individual host in this category. Short-form Interview category.
Team award
Best Co-Hosts
An outstanding co-hosting team in this category. Short-form Interview category.
Category
4 awards
Tabloid & Celebrity
Official Pod Awards category for Tabloid & Celebrity. Every category includes Best Podcast, Best Episode, Best Host, and Best Co-Hosts.
Podcast award
Best Podcast
The strongest overall podcast in this category. Tabloid & Celebrity category.
Episode award
Best Episode
An outstanding individual episode in this category. Tabloid & Celebrity category.
Person award
Best Host
An outstanding individual host in this category. Tabloid & Celebrity category.
Team award
Best Co-Hosts
An outstanding co-hosting team in this category. Tabloid & Celebrity category.