Golden Globes Announces Inaugural Podcast Nominees

The Golden Globes announced the nominees for its inaugural best podcast category on Monday, marking the first time the awards ceremony will recognize excellence in audio programming at a major Hollywood event. The six nominated shows, selected from a shortlist of 25 eligible podcasts, include Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, Call Her Daddy hosted by Alex Cooper, Good Hang with Amy Poehler, The Mel Robbins Podcast, SmartLess hosted by Will Arnett, Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes, and NPR's Up First. The winner will be revealed during the 83rd Golden Globe Awards ceremony on January 11, 2026.

The nominations highlight a mix of celebrity-driven interview shows, self-help content and daily news briefings, all of which met specific eligibility criteria. To qualify, podcasts needed to feature original content with at least six episodes produced between January 1 and September 30, 2025, each running 30 minutes or longer. The shortlist was compiled by data analytics firm Luminate, which evaluated shows based on metrics such as downloads, revenue and chart performance across major platforms.

Among the eligible podcasts were several high-profile entries that did not advance, including The...