Overview

• The 25 eligible podcasts include The Joe Rogan Experience, The Tucker Carlson Show, The Megyn Kelly Show, The Ben Shapiro Show, Candace, Call Her Daddy, SmartLess, Armchair Expert, and news staples such as Dateline NBC and The Daily.
• Luminate generated the eligibility list using platform-derived analytics from Apple, Spotify and YouTube, with criteria that include audience reach, engagement, revenue and chart rankings.
• The Top 25 are invited to submit for consideration by October 31, after which Golden Globes voters will select six nominees for announcement on December 8.
• The inaugural Best Podcast winner will be revealed at the January 11, 2026 Golden Globes hosted by Nikki Glaser, airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
• Trade coverage noted that Luminate is owned by PMC, which co-owns the Globes, and reported industry criticism over potential conflicts; notable omissions include the Kelce brothers’ New Heights.