The Golden Globes are in a “throw spaghetti at the wall and see what sticks” phase—or perhaps we should call it the “lowest common denominator” phase. After weathering scandal, the ceremony has been introducing new categories like “Best Stand-Up” and “Cinematic and Box Office Achievement.

And the Golden Globe for best podcast goes too…. Yes, you heard that right. The Golden Globes will introduce a best-podcast category starting with the 83rd annual ceremony in 2026.

Golden Globes add category to honour Best Podcast, marking a rare spotlight for audio storytelling on a major televised awards show.