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Amy Poehler Wins First Golden Globe for Best Podcast

1/12/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Amy Poehler, American actress and comedian, won the inaugural Golden Globe for Best Podcast for "Good Hang with Amy Poehler" on January 11, 2026.
Snoop Dogg presented the award.
Poehler defeated competitors, including her ex-husband Will Arnett.
Poehler humorously acknowledged her fellow nominees, except NPR, which she criticized for lacking effort.
The award aims to recognize emerging storytelling forms and excludes politically-leaning podcasts, including those hosted by conservatives.

History

Historical Context

The Golden Globe Award for Best Podcast was introduced on January 11, 2026, by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which has recognized diverse media since its founding in 1943. This new category reflects the growing influence of podcasting, which had over 100 million monthly listeners in 2021, while also sparking controversy over the exclusion of politically-leaning content, shaping future media narratives.

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Story summary

Amy Poehler, American actress and comedian, won the inaugural Golden Globe for Best Podcast for "Good Hang with Amy Poehler" on January 11, 2026.
Snoop Dogg presented the award.
Poehler defeated competitors, including her ex-husband Will Arnett.
Poehler humorously acknowledged her fellow nominees, except NPR, which she criticized for lacking effort.
The award aims to recognize emerging storytelling forms and excludes politically-leaning podcasts, including those hosted by conservatives.

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