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WINNER2026 · Top Awards · Podcast of the Year
The Long Form
IndependentDeep conversations with writers, filmmakers, founders, and thinkers about the work behind the work.
18,462 certified votes
WINNER2026 · Top Awards · Best Comedy Podcast
Laugh Track
Bright Side MediaFast, sharp comedy built around stories, recurring bits, and a rotating room of unpredictable guests.
14,017 certified votes
WINNER2026 · Top Awards · Best True Crime Podcast
The Case Room
Document AudioVictim-centered investigative reporting built from records, interviews, and careful reconstruction.
12,984 certified votesWINNER2026 · Top Awards · Best Podcast Episode
The Last Tape
The Case RoomA recovered recording reframes a cold case and raises difficult questions about what investigators missed.
11,032 certified votes
WINNER2026 · Top Awards · Host of the Year
Maya Rivers
Award-winning creatorHost and journalist known for calm, deeply researched conversations that make complex stories feel personal.
15,641 certified votes
WINNER2026 · Top Awards · Producer of the Year
Andre Stone
Award-winning creatorExecutive producer known for shaping ambitious audio series from early reporting through final mix.
12,108 certified votes