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Golden Globes to Introduce Best Podcast Category at 2026 Ceremony

The awards show will recognize both audio and visual podcasts, marking the first major film and TV awards body to honor the medium.

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Nikki Glaser attends the Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 5, 2025.
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Overview

  • The 83rd Golden Globes, set for January 11, 2026, will debut a Best Podcast category, with Nikki Glaser returning as host.
  • This new category will include both audio and video podcasts, with six nominees selected from the top 25 qualifying shows.
  • Specific eligibility criteria for the Best Podcast category will be announced in the coming weeks, according to organizers.
  • The Golden Globes is the first major film and TV awards show to formally recognize podcasts, reflecting their growing cultural impact.
  • The Best Podcast award follows two other new categories introduced under Dick Clark Productions' management: Best Stand-Up Comedian and Cinematic & Box Office Achievement.