The Golden Globes are expanding into the audio world. The organization has announced a new award category honoring the best podcast of the year, broadening its recognition of creative storytelling.

The Golden Globes just announced a best podcast category for its 2026 awards and this is either A) a sign of Hollywood’s waning cultural influence, B) a sign of podcasting’s rising popularity ...

The category will debut at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, scheduled for Jan. 11, 2026. Organizers said the move reflects the growing influence and reach of podcasts in the entertainment industry.

Golden Globe members will vote on their favorite podcasts between Nov. 17 and Nov. 24, and six nominees will be announced on Dec. 8. Winner voting then runs from Dec. 19 to Jan. 3.

The category’s first winner will be crowned during the 83rd Golden Globes ceremony, which will air on CBS, stream on Paramount+ and be hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026.

The best podcast award will debut at January's 2026 Golden Globes, hosted by Nikki Glaser, and consist of six nominees. According to the group, the category will recognize podcasts "that have made ...

The Golden Globe Awards are expanding. On Wednesday, the Golden Globes announced the addition of a new category to recognize the best podcast of the year for the 2026 ceremony and beyond. It’s ...

On Wednesday, the Golden Globes announced plans to present the inaugural Best Podcast award in 2026. Nominees for the new category will be narrowed down to six candidates from a larger pool of the ...

The 83rd Golden Globes, which will mark the debut of the Best Podcast category, are set to take place at the Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026. Nikki Glaser is set to return to host the ceremony ...

The Golden Globes will be adding a Best Podcast category starting with the 2026 awards show, the organization announced on Wednesday. “As the world of entertainment continues to evolve, we are ...