Winners of the Australian Podcast Awards 2023 announced, powered by iHeart

Above: Victoria Devine and Glen James

The highest honour of the night, Podcast of The Year, has been awarded to the powerful True Crime podcast The Lawyer, the Sniper & the NSW Police. A popular podcast, which shares powerful testimonies from two survivors of the NSW Police workforce, also nabbed the top spot for the Best Interview Podcast.

Selected by the Australian Podcast Awards, Podcast Champion was awarded to APA multi year award winners Laura Byrne and Brittany Hockley’s Life Uncut. Listeners’ Choice went to mum and daughter duo Kat and Latisha Clark’s Basically Besties.

The ever-growing popularity of business, finance and ‘money saving’ audio shows saw multi-nominated ‘She’s On The Money’ take the coveted top spot of the Business podcasts. A consistently popular category of True Crime podcasts saw Inside The Tribe take home the win, whilst Sex & Relationships podcast The Hook Up beat out popular listens ‘It’s a Lot with Abbie Chatfield’ and ‘Life Uncut’.

We saw some newbie podcasts and talent on the scene, with Finding Ruby - The Fight of My Life taking the title of Best New Podcast, and Grace Valerie-Lynette (currently working as a successful development producer for Fremantle Australia) taking the Rising Star award.

iHeart, Headline Sponsor of the Australian Podcast Awards, said:

“The iHeart team are proud to headline the Australian Podcast Awards once again. The awards are testament to the captivating content crafted by the Australian podcast industry every day. Congratulations to all the winners and finalists!”

For more information, visit the Australian Podcast Awards website.

Australian Podcast Awards powered by iHeart 2023 full winners list:

Best Factual Podcast

WINNER: First Eat
From: Audible Originals

Journo
From: Deadset Studios
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Let Us In!
From: ABC listen

Saltwater Stories of the Larrakia
From: City of Darwin
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Schmeitgeist
From: ABC Everyday

What the Duck?!
From: ABC listen

Best Climate Podcast

WINNER: GRIT (One Road In, One Road Out)
From: Beyond Empathy
Hosted by: Spreaker

Fear and Wonder
From: The Conversation
Hosted by: Acast

Saving the Franklin
From: ABC listen
Hosted by: Whooshkaa

The Yarn
From: Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
Hosted by: Buzzsprout

Threads
From: ABC listen

WHO’S GONNA SAVE US?
From: ABC listen

Best History Podcast

WINNER: Inner West Icons
From: Jane Curtis
Hosted by: Captivate

Community Starters
From: SBS
Hosted by: StreamGuys

The History Listen - Laya’s Way Home
From: ABC listen

Saving the Franklin
From: ABC listen
Hosted by: Whooshkaa

Stuff The British Stole
From: ABC listen and CBC
Hosted by: Whooshkaa

The Wholesome Show
From: The Wholesome Show
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Best Comedy Podcast

WINNER: A Rational Fear
From: Dan Ilic
Hosted by: Acast

Aunty Donna
From: LiSTNR
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Motherhood - A Beautiful Nightmare
From: Tamara Linke, Shanelle Franklin
Hosted by: Acast

The Chaser Report
From: The Chaser
Hosted by: Acast

Tony Martin’s SIZZLETOWN
From: pots n pans productions
Hosted by: Podbean

Best Education Podcast

WINNER: News Time
From: ABC listen

CSIRO Presents: Everyday AI
From: CSIRO
Hosted by: Acast

Snack
From: Just Women’s Sports
Hosted by: Megaphone

The Chronic Sisters
From: The Chronic Sisters
Hosted by: Squarespace

Three Associating: Adventures in Relational Psychoanalytic Supervision
From: Gill Straker, Rachael Burton, Andrew Geeves
Hosted by: Spotify for Podcasters

Best News & Current Affairs Podcast

WINNER: You Have Been Told A Lie - Blood, Borders, and Biloela
From: Jay Ooi, Thinesh Thillainadarajah
Hosted by: Squarespace

7am
From: Schwartz Media
Hosted by: Megaphone

Full Story
From: The Guardian
Hosted by: Acast

Schmeitgeist
From: ABC Everyday

The Daily Aus
From: The Daily Aus
Hosted by: Omny Studio

The Lawyer, the Sniper & the NSW Police
From: Mark Davidson & Lina Nguyen
Hosted by: Spotify for Podcasters

Best Arts & Culture Podcast

WINNER: Background Briefing
From: ABC listen

Critical Fashion Studies Podcast
From: Critical Fashion Studies Research Group
Hosted by: Spotify for Podcasters

Everybody’s Trying To Find Their Way Home
From: Jen Cloher
Hosted by: Spotify for Podcasters

Object: Stories of Design and Craft
From: Australian Design Centre
Hosted by: Captivate

The Art Show
From: ABC listen

Best Fiction Podcast

WINNER: The Missed
From: Audible Originals

Ear Movies
From: Ear-Movies
Hosted by: Podbean

Private Affairs
From: Creative Kixstart
Hosted by: Acast

Tales from Three Corners
From: Jacq
Hosted by: Spotify for Podcasters

The Single Squad
From: Amplify
Hosted by: Megaphone

Best Business Podcast

WINNER: She’s On The Money
From: Victoria Devine
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Tech Zero
From: The Australian Financial Review
Hosted by: Omny Studio

The Dive
From: Equity Mates Media
Hosted by: Acast

The Fin
From: Australian Financial Review
Hosted by: Omny Studio

The Mentor with Mark Bouris
From: Mentored.com.au
Hosted by: Acast

my millennial money
From: SYMO interactive
Hosted by: Acast

Best Kids Podcast

WINNER: Dino Dome
From: ABC KIDS listen

Brushy: Fun Facts For Kids
From: Podspot
Hosted by: Acast

Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt
From: R.A. Spratt
Hosted by: Buzzsprout

The Beanies
From: LiSTNR
Hosted by: Omny Studio

The Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek
From: Corkies Group production
Hosted by: Acast

Yarn Quest
From: Awesome Black

Best True Crime Podcast

WINNER: Inside the Tribe
From: Tim Elliott and Camille Bianchi

Expanse: Pink Diamond Heist
From: ABC listen

Finding Ruby - The Fight of My Life
From: Cadence Productions
Hosted by: Buzzsprout

Hannah’s Story
From: 9Podcasts
Hosted by: Omny Studio

One Minute Remaining - Stories from the inmates
From: Jack Laurence
Hosted by: Acast

Shadow of Doubt
From: The Australian
Hosted by: Omny Studio

The Teacher’s Trial
From: The Australian
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Best Parenting Podcast

WINNER: Parentkind
From: Superreal
Hosted by: Acast

Dr. Justin Coulson’s Happy Families
From: Dr Justin Coulson
Hosted by: Omny Studio

How Other Dads Dad with Hamish Blake
From: Hamish Blake & Tim Bartley
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Mums Gone Troppo
From: Mums Gone Troppo

The Juggling Act
From: kidspot.com.au
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Two Doting Dads
From: Matty J & Ash
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Best Sex & Relationships Podcast

WINNER:The Hook Up
From: triple j

Life Uncut
From: Brittany Hockley and Laura Byrne
Hosted by: Omny Studio

It’s a Lot with Abbie Chatfield
From: LiSTNR
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Sex Therapy: Sessions with Chantelle Otten
From: Audible Originals

Talking Frank
From: Frank
Hosted by: Acast

What To Expect When You’re Injecting
From: Cassie Silver
Hosted by: Buzzsprout

Best Documentary Podcast

WINNER: Nobody Dies Here
From: Alongside Radio
Hosted by: Acast

Expanse: Pink Diamond Heist
From: ABC listen

Faith on Trial: Hillsong
From: True Crime Australia
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Finding Ruby - The Fight of My Life
From: Cadence Productions
Hosted by: Buzzsprout

Hannah’s Story
From: 9Podcasts
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Saving the Franklin
From: ABC listen
Hosted by: Whooshkaa

Disclosed: The Children In The Pictures
From: LiSTNR
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Best Sport Podcast

WINNER: The Pool Room with Tony Armstrong
From: iHeartPodcasts Australia
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Cricket, Et Cetera
From: The Australian
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Head Noise
From: The Australian
Hosted by: Omny Studio

The Matty Johns Podcast
From: Daily Telegraph
Hosted by: Omny Studio

The Official Isuzu UTE A-League Podcast
From: A-Leagues
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Tradies with Sam McClure and Mitch Cleary
From: Clubby Sports
Hosted by: Megaphone

Best Entertainment Podcast

WINNER: Days Like These
From: ABC listen
Hosted by: Whooshkaa

Concealed with Art Simone
From: iHeartPodcasts Australia & KIIS
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Mamamia Out Loud
From: Mamamia Podcasts
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Straight Talk with Mark Bouris
From: Mentored.com.au
Hosted by: Acast

The Pool Room with Tony Armstrong
From: iHeartPodcasts Australia
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Two Broke Chicks
From: Alex Hourigan and Sally McMullen
Hosted by: Spotify for Podcasters

Unapologetically Asian
From: Tiana Nguyen
Hosted by: Spotify for Podcasters

Best Wellbeing Podcast

WINNER: Sober Awkward
From: soberawkward
Hosted by: Megaphone

GRIT (One Road In, One Road Out)
From: Beyond Empathy
Hosted by: Spreaker

Grow Your Mind
From: Grow Your Mind
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Harmful
From: SBS
Hosted by: StreamGuys

The Imperfects
From: Hugh van Cuylenburg, Ryan Shelton & Josh van Cuylenburg
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Thriving in Menopause
From: Prevention Australia
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Best Interview Podcast

WINNER: The Lawyer, the Sniper & the NSW Police
From: Mark Davidson & Lina Nguyen
Hosted by: Spotify for Podcasters

Full Story
From: The Guardian
Hosted by: Acast

SEEN
From: SBS
Hosted by: StreamGuys

She’s on the Money
From: Victoria Devine
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Stuff Of Legends
From: iHeartPodcasts Australia & Christian O’Connell
Hosted by: Omny Studio

The Imperfects
From: Hugh van Cuylenburg, Ryan Shelton & Josh van Cuylenburg
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Best Indigenous Podcast

WINNER: Black Magic Woman Podcast
From: Mundanara Bayles
Hosted by: Omny Studio

The Art Show
From: ABC listen

First Eat
From: Audible Originals

Frontier War Stories
From: Boe Spearim

Yarn Quest
From: Awesome Black

Best Daily Podcast

WINNER: Please Explain
From: The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
Hosted by: Omny Studio

7am
From: Schwartz Media
Hosted by: Megaphone

Cricket, Et Cetera
From: The Australian
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Squiz Today
From: Squiz Media
Hosted by: Megaphone

The Daily Aus
From: The Daily Aus
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Best New Podcast

WINNER: Finding Ruby - The Fight of My Life
From: Cadence Productions
Hosted by: Buzzsprout

A Good Mind To
From: Coequal
Hosted by: Spreaker

Everybody’s Trying To Find Their Way Home
From: Jen Cloher
Hosted by: Spotify for Podcasters

One Minute Remaining - Stories from the inmates
From: Jack Laurence
Hosted by: Acast

The Pool Room with Tony Armstrong
From: iHeartPodcasts Australia
Hosted by: Omny Studio

You Have Been Told A Lie - Blood, Borders, and Biloela
From: Jay Ooi, Thinesh Thillainadarajah
Hosted by: Squarespace

Best Network or Publisher

• WINNER: SBS
• ARN’s iHeartPodcast Network Australia
• Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• Diversity Arts Australia: Colour Cycle Podcast
• DM Podcasts
• The Squiz

Best Branded Podcast

WINNER: Beauty IQ Uncensored
From: Adore Beauty
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Big Sky Country
From: Bush Heritage Australia
Hosted by: Buzzsprout

How Far We’ve Come (within The Squiz Today)
From: Squiz Media
Hosted by: Megaphone

Tech Cetera
From: Ericsson
Hosted by: Omny Studio

The Minds Changing Lives
From: LiSTNR
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Best Commercial Campaign

WINNER: lady-brains
From: iHeartRadio Australia & LADY-BRAINS
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Concealed with Art Simone
From: iHeartPodcasts Australia & KIIS
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Equity Mates Investing Podcast
From: Equity Mates Media
Hosted by: Acast

Life Uncut
From: Brittany Hockley and Laura Byrne
Hosted by: Omny Studio

She’s on the Money x Sharesies
From: Victoria Devine
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Rising Star

• WINNER: Grace Valerie-Lynette
• Alex Jae
• Kim Kerton
• Phillip Crawford
• Tony Armstrong

Specialist

WINNER: A Good Mind To
From: Coequal
Hosted by: Spreaker

Grow your Mind
From: Grow Your Mind
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Let Us In!
From: ABC listen

Saltwater Stories of the Larrakia
From: City of Darwin
Hosted by: Omny Studio

SEEN
From: SBS
Hosted by: StreamGuys

The Minds Changing Lives
From: LiSTNR
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Spotlight

WINNER: Hannah’s Story
From: 9Podcasts
Hosted by: Omny Studio

The Imperfects
From: Hugh van Cuylenburg, Ryan Shelton & Josh van Cuylenburg
Hosted by: Omny Studio

The Mentor with Mark Bouris
From: Mentored.com.au
Hosted by: Acast

Shadow of Doubt
From: The Australian
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Stuff The British Stole
From: ABC listen and CBC
Hosted by: Whooshkaa

Podcast Champion

WINNER: Life Uncut
From: Brittany Hockley and Laura Byrne
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Listeners’ Choice

WINNER: Basically Besties
From: Amplify

Alpha Blokes Podcast
From: Tommy & Cam
Hosted by: Acast

Darling, Shine!
From: LiSTNR
Hosted by: Omny Studio

Life Uncut
From: Brittany Hockley and Laura Byrne
Hosted by: Omny Studio

We Don’t Have Time For This
From: Gemma Peanut & Kate Reeves
Hosted by: Megaphone

Podcast of the Year

WINNER: The Lawyer, the Sniper & the NSW Police
From: Mark Davidson & Lina Nguyen
Hosted by: Spotify for Podcasters