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2026 Ambies Nominations: Top Podcasts Compete for Excellence

1/22/2026

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The 2026 Ambies announced ten nominees for Podcast of the Year, including Call Her Daddy and Pod Save America.
The awards are presented by the Podcast Academy, drawing over 1,600 submissions this year.
A total of 227 nominees were named across 33 categories, including six new ones.
The ceremony will take place on February 23, 2026, at Arlo Williamsburg in Brooklyn, New York, to elevate podcasts as a significant medium.

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The 2026 Ambies announced ten nominees for Podcast of the Year, including Call Her Daddy and Pod Save America.
The awards are presented by the Podcast Academy, drawing over 1,600 submissions this year.
A total of 227 nominees were named across 33 categories, including six new ones.
The ceremony will take place on February 23, 2026, at Arlo Williamsburg in Brooklyn, New York, to elevate podcasts as a significant medium.