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The Podcast Awards Landscape Is Shifting in 2026

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This issue covers new awards launches in the UK, a six-year look at The Podcast Academy, the uncertain future of Third Coast, a podcast documentary now at 30,000 feet, and what rewatch podcasts mean for the Signal Awards.

Upcoming Podcast Awards

  • The News Podcast Awards 2026 have officially launched in the UK. Winners will be announced at a dedicated awards lunch in London this June.
  • Categories include News Summary, Investigative, True Crime, Political, Business and Economy, and Podcast of the Year. Entries are judged on editorial impact, depth, and storytelling quality.
  • The Independent Podcast Awards 2026 are also open for entry, with 28 categories focused on small-scale, non-corporate productions from the UK and Ireland.

The Ambies at Six: Profile, Money, and What the Numbers Don’t Tell You

Podnews editor James Cridland published a detailed look at The Podcast Academy, six years in.

The piece covers membership, revenue, a largely...

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