| Golden Globe Award for Best Podcast | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Excellence inpodcasting |
| Location | United States |
| Presented by | Golden Globe Foundation |
| Currently held by | Good Hang with Amy Poehler (2025) |
| Website | Golden Globes |
TheGolden Globe Award for Best Podcast was first awarded in 2026 by theGolden Globe Foundation. It recognizes "the extraordinary and diverse talents inpodcasting".[1]
The nominees were chosen from a list of 25 most-listened-to podcasts "that have made a significant impact over the past year, celebrating the creativity and influence of creators worldwide," the Golden Globes announced on May 7, 2025. The Top 25 list for eligibility was determined by direct data from top podcast platforms, such asApple,Spotify andYouTube, among others; the list of podcasts eligible for submission was revealed on October 2, 2025.[1][2][3]
The decision for the new category, however, ignited debate and controversy among creators and the industry.[4][5][6] After the nominations were announced, controversy diminished once it was known thatright-wingconservative podcasters were shut out completely, and mostlycomedy stars, such asWill Arnett,Jason Bateman,Amy Poehler andDax Shepard, as well as podcasterAlex Cooper, were nominated for their respective podcasts.[a]
Helen Hoehne, president of the Golden Globes, said that the original list of 25, which was compiled by Luminate, reflects the "depth, diversity, and creativity thriving in the podcasting world today" and the Globes are "proud" to be the "first major entertainment award to recognize this medium".[7]
| Year | Title | Podcaster(s) | Platform | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (83rd) | Good Hang with Amy Poehler | Amy Poehler | Spotify | [12] |
| Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard | Dax Shepard | Wondery | ||
| Call Her Daddy | Alex Cooper | SiriusXM | ||
| The Mel Robbins Podcast | Mel Robbins | |||
| SmartLess | Jason Bateman,Will Arnett, andSean Hayes | |||
| Up First | Leila Fadel,Steve Inskeep,Michel Martin,A Martínez,Scott Simon, andAyesha Rascoe | NPR |