Parapod Podcast Awards Opens Submissions for 4th Annual Event

The Parapod Podcast Awards today announced that submissions for its 4th annual program will officially open on May 1, 2026, recognizing excellence across the rapidly growing paranormal podcasting community.

Created to spotlight creators exploring the unexplained, the Parapod Podcast Awards celebrates standout storytelling, production quality, and audience engagement across a wide range of paranormal genres.

“Parapod was created to give paranormal creators the recognition they deserve and to celebrate the voices shaping the future of this genre,” said Tony Sweet, founder of the Parapod Podcast Awards.

“We’re proud to continue building a space that celebrates the creativity and passion driving this category forward.”

A Growing Platform for Paranormal Podcasting

Now in its fourth year, the awards span multiple categories reflecting the diversity and evolution of the genre:

PARANORMAL

• Best Overall Paranormal Podcast
• Best Ghost / Haunting Podcast
• Best UFO / UAP Podcast
• Best Psychic / Medium Podcast
• Best Cryptid Podcast
• Best Archaeology / Ancient History Podcast
• Best Metaphysical / Spiritual Podcast
• Best Psychic
• Best Newcomer
• Best Paranormal TV Show

TRUE CRIME

• Best True Crime Podcast
• Best Investigative Podcast

HYBRID / CONSPIRACY

• Best Conspiracy Podcast

PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTION

• Best Host / Podcast Personality
• Best Production & Sound Design

2026 Special Honors Announced

• George Noory – Living Legend Award
• Erich von Däniken – The Cosmic Legacy Award (Posthumously)
• Nick Pope – The Disclosure Leadership Award (Posthumously)
• David Wilcock – The Cosmic Visionary Award (Posthumously)

Supporting Podcast Creators Through Spreaker

The Parapod Podcast Awards is proud to announce its official Media Sponsor and Distribution Partner, Spreaker, part of Triton Digital and the iHeartMedia family of brands.

All eligible submissions will receive:

• Consideration for inclusion in Spreaker Prime
• Promotional visibility across Facebook and Instagram
• Exposure to new listeners, creators, and industry partners

Award winners will receive:

• Inclusion in Spreaker Prime
• Featured promotional spotlight
• Additional social media promotion
• Recognition as one of the top paranormal podcasts of the year

Submissions Open May 1, 2026

Podcast creators, networks, and producers across the United States are invited to submit their shows beginning May 1, 2026.

About the Parapod Podcast Awards

The Parapod Podcast Awards is a U.S.-based program dedicated to recognizing excellence in paranormal podcasting.