The iHeartPodcast Awards 2025 took place last week, celebrating the biggest and brightest names in the world of podcasting. Hosted at SXSW in Austin, Texas, iHeartRadio hosted their 7th annual iHeartPodcast Awards, celebrating podcasters across almost 30 categories.
The event was hosted by Jack O’Brien and Miles Gray of The Daily Zeitgeist, and featured a star-studded lineup of presenters, including Annaleigh Ashford, Melissa Moore, Cam Jordan, Chelsea Handler, and Sophia Bush.
Some of the standout awards of the evening included the Social Impact Award, presented to sports journalist Sarah Spain; the Audible Audio Pioneer Award, given to director and film producer Dan Taberski; and the Innovator Award, which was presented to Peruvian-American novelist Daniel Alarcón.
Here are some of the other big winners of this year’s iHeartPodcast Awards:
- Podcast of the Year
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
- Best Pop Culture Podcast
The World’s First Podcast with Erin & Sara Foster
- Best Wellness & Fitness Podcast
Huberman Lab by Andrew Huberman
- Best News Podcast
Pivot by Kara Swisher and NYU Professor Scott Galloway
- Best Overall Host
The Mel Robbins Podcast by Mel Robbins
- Best Emerging Podcast
Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce
- Best International Podcast
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
This year’s iHeartPodcast Awards not only highlighted the immense talent within the podcasting world but also showcased the diverse range of voices and perspectives that continue to shape the industry. The evening proved that podcasting is more than just a medium – it’s a powerful platform for storytelling, influence, and change.
You can find a complete rundown of the winners and nominees here, and catch the full event here.
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