Golden Globes Just Threw a Curveball: Which Podcasts Made the Cut and Which Ones Got Ghosted?
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Ever wondered what happens when the stars align with your favorite binge-worthy podcasts? Well, hold onto your headphones, because the Golden Globes just threw the audio world a curveball — introducing a brand-new best podcast category for 2026! With the planets swirling in curious harmony, signaling fresh beginnings and surprising shifts, it feels like the perfect cosmic moment for podcasts like Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, The Joe Rogan Experience, and Call Her Daddy to snag some serious glory. As Mercury messes with our comms and Venus sweet-talks creativity, these top 25 most-listened-to shows—picked from the crème de la crème of Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and more—are all vying to prove their mettle. It’s a wild and thrilling leap from the silver screen to your earbuds, reminding us that storytelling knows no bounds. So, who’s ready to see if their go-to podcast earns a Golden Globe sparkle? Keep your ears peeled and your stars crossed! LEARN MORE
The list of podcasts eligible for submission for the 2026 Golden Globes‘ newly announced best podcast award have been revealed.
20/20 (from ABC News), 48 Hours (from CBS News), 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 and Up First from NPR are among those eligible to be nominated in the category.
While the Golden Globe Awards have been known for decades to celebrate the best of film and television, they’re now expanding into the digital space by honoring the best podcasts.
The nominees will be chosen from the 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 organization previously announced. The Top 25 list for eligibility is determined by direct data from top podcast platforms, such as Apple, Spotify and YouTube, among others.
“As the world of entertainment continues to evolve, we are excited to recognize new forms of storytelling,” Helen Hoehne, president of the Golden Globes organization, previously said in a statement. “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 honor our heritage categories while making room for new voices and formats to be heard.”
The nominations, including for the best podcast category, for the 2026 Golden Globes will be announced at a later date. And winners will be revealed during the 83rd Golden Globes ceremony, hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. The show will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
Earlier this week, The Hollywood Reporter also announced it will — for the first time ever — produce a dedicated Podcast Roundtable featuring top contenders for the Golden Globes’ best podcast category, in partnership with Spotify. The full Podcast Roundtable will air in November on THR’s platforms as well as the streaming giant.
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