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The 2026 iHeartPodcast Awards are back and returning to Austin, Texas on March 16th in partnership with SXSW on May 16th, and listeners across the country can help decide the winner for the night's most-coveted category: Podcast of the Year.
The winner of the night's top honor — Podcast of the Year — is in the hands of the fans. From January 14th through February 22nd, listeners can cast their votes for their favorite shows at iHeartPodcastAwards.com. The nominees for the 2026 Podcast of the Year include "Good Hang with Amy Poehler," "The Breakfast Club," "The Mel Robbins Podcast," "Pablo Torre Finds Out," "The Daily," "The Rest Is History," "This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von," "Call Her Daddy," "Heavyweight" and "Giggly Squad."
Fans will be able to tune in to the 2026 iHeartPodcast Awards on Monday, March 16th at 7pm CT/8pm ET/5pm PT on select iHeartMedia Radio Stations and on the free iHeartRadio app.
Listen to and get to know the nominees for Podcast of the Year below.
"Good Hang with Amy Poehler"
Come hang with Amy Poehler. Each week on her podcast, she'll welcome celebrities and fun people to her studio. They'll share stories about their careers, mutual friends, shared enthusiasms, and most importantly, what's been making them laugh. This podcast is not about trying to make you better or giving advice. Amy just wants to have a good time.
"The Breakfast Club"
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, "The Breakfast Club," With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
"The Mel Robbins Podcast"
You can change your life and Mel Robbins will show you how. "The Mel Robbins Podcast" is the #1 podcast on the globe for a reason: Mel’s simple, research-backed advice has changed millions of people’s lives, and in every episode, she’s giving you all her hard-fought secrets, science-backed tools, and deeply personal stories, so you can change yours too. If you’re a new listener, you’re in the right place. Every episode will empower you to create a better life and help you take a step toward the life you want.
"Pablo Torre Finds Out"
Follow Pablo down the rabbit hole, beyond the game — every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday — on his award-winning video podcast, now part of The Athletic Podcast Network. You’ll get a deep-dive "talkumentary" episode, reported by Pablo and Curiosity Correspondents like Emmy-winning comedian Wyatt Cenac and Oscar-winning director Ezra Edelman, answering urgent questions such as: Are you smarter than an NFL quarterback? Does Giannis intentionally miss free throws to win free chicken for fans? And why does the FBI director play so much hockey?
"The Daily"
This is what the news should sound like. The biggest stories of our time, told by the best journalists in the world. Hosted by Michael Barbaro, Rachel Abrams and Natalie Kitroeff. Twenty minutes a day, five days a week, ready by 6 a.m.
"The Rest Is History"
Take a deep dive into History’s biggest moments with Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrook. Explore the stories of History’s most brutal rulers, deadly battles, and world-changing events. From the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, the Nazi conquest of Europe, and Hitler’s evil master plan for world domination, to the French Revolution, the sinking of the Titanic, or the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, Tom and Dominic bring the past to life with gripping storytelling and expert analysis, as they unpack the high-drama moments that shaped our world.
"This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von"
What happened this past weekend. And sometimes what happened on other days.
"Call Her Daddy"
The most-listened to podcast by women, Alex Cooper’s "Call Her Daddy" has been creating conversation since 2018. From deep, honest discussions to laugh-out-loud moments, Cooper cuts through the BS with exciting guests and bold topics.
"Heavyweight"
Maybe you’ve laid awake and imagined how it could have been, how it might yet be, but the moment to act was never right. Well, the moment is here and the podcast making it happen is Heavyweight. Join Jonathan Goldstein for road trips, thorny reunions, and difficult conversations as he backpedals his way into the past like a therapist with a time machine.
"Giggly Squad"
Welcome to "Giggly Squad." Each week, Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo make fun of everything, but most importantly themselves. They discuss pop culture, fashion trends, television, horoscopes, mental health, dating, and expose their personal lives. Also, they can't be managed.