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The Ambies are awarded

The Ambies - the winners of the third annual awards, 2023

Press Release · Las Vegas, NV, USA ·

Tonight, The Podcast Academy (TPA), the preeminent professional podcast organization, announced winners across 26 categories at its third annual Awards for Excellence in Audio (The Ambies®) from the International Theater in Las Vegas hosted by Emmy Award-winning producer, writer, comedian, actor and podcast host Larry Wilmore. Additionally, “Stuff You Should Know” co-hosts Chuck Bryant, Josh Clark, and producer Jeri Rowland accepted this year’s Governors Award, an honor that recognizes the impact a podcast or individual has had on the industry.

The Ambies celebrate excellence in podcasting and elevate awareness and status of podcasts as a unique and personal medium for entertainment, information, storytelling and expression.

Community Building Sponsor Wondery highlighted TPA’s Mentorship Program at the Ceremony and Platinum Sponsor Sonoro, introduced the upcoming Global Podcast Summit they are hosting with TPA in June.

THIRD ANNUAL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN AUDIO WINNERS

Chameleon: Wild Boys
Podcast of The Year (Sponsored by Tenderfoot TV): Chameleon: Wild Boys
From: Campside Media / Sony Music Entertainment
Hosted by: Megaphone
Business Wars
Best Business Podcast: Business Wars
From: Wondery
Hosted by: ART19
Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer
Best Comedy Podcast: Why Won’t You Date Me? with Nicole Byer
From: Team Coco & Nicole Byer
Hosted by: Simplecast
Queer News
Best DIY Podcast: Queer News
From: E3 Radio
Hosted by: Libsyn
Bone Valley
Best Documentary Podcast: Bone Valley
From: iHeartPodcasts and Lava for Good Podcasts
Hosted by: Omny Studio
Scamfluencers
Best Entertainment Podcast (Sponsored by The Hollywood Reporter): Scamfluencers
From: Wondery
Hosted by: ART19
Last Known Position
Best Fiction Podcast: Last Known Position
From: QCODE
Hosted by: Megaphone
Slow Burn
Best History Podcast: Slow Burn: Roe v. Wade
From: Slate Podcasts
Hosted by: Megaphone
Blind Landing
Best Indie Podcast (Sponsored by Stitcher): Blind Landing
From: Ari Saperstein
Hosted by: Megaphone
The Assignment with Audie Cornish
Best Interview Podcast: The Assignment with Audie Cornish
From: CNN
Hosted by: Omny Studio
TED Radio Hour
Best Knowledge, Science or Tech Podcast: Ted Radio Hour
From: NPR
Hosted by: NPR
What Next | Daily News and Analysis
Best News Podcast: What Next
From: Slate Podcasts
Hosted by: Megaphone
DISGRACELAND
Best Original Score and Music Supervision: Jake Brennan, Matt Beaudoin, Ryan Spraker, and Bryce Kanzer for Disgraceland
From: Double Elvis
Hosted by: Megaphone
Borrasca
Best Performance in Audio Fiction: Cole Sprouse and Sarah Yarkin for Borrasca (Season 2)
From: QCODE
Hosted by: Megaphone
A Slight Change of Plans
Best Personal Growth / Spirituality Podcast: A Slight Change of Plans
From: Pushkin Industries
Hosted by: Omny Studio
Tai Asks Why
Best Podcast for Kids: Tai Asks Why
From: CBC Podcasts
Hosted by: Triton Digital
Reclaimed
Best Podcast Host or Hosts: Leah Wright Rigueur for Reclaimed: The Story of Mamie Till-Mobley
From: ABC News
Hosted by: Megaphone
Strict Scrutiny
Best Politics or Opinion Podcast: Strict Scrutiny
From: Crooked Media
Hosted by: Simplecast
Twenty Thousand Hertz
Best Production and Sound Design: Twenty Thousand Hertz
From: Dallas Taylor
Hosted by: Megaphone
Bone Valley
Best Reporting: Gilbert King and Kelsey Decker for Bone Valley
From: iHeartPodcasts and Lava for Good Podcasts
Hosted by: Omny Studio
  • Best Scriptwriting, Fiction (Sponsored by Castbox): Jenny Deiker Restivo and Nathalie Chicha for I Hear Fear
  • Ídolo: The Ballad of Chalino Sánchez
    Best Scriptwriting, Nonfiction (Sponsored by Castbox): Erick Galindo and Alejandro Mendoza for Ídolo: The Ballad of Chalino Sánchez
    From: Sonoro | Futuro Studios
    Hosted by: Omny Studio
    Ídolo: The Ballad of Chalino Sánchez
    Best Society and Culture Podcast: Ídolo: The Ballad of Chalino Sánchez
    From: Sonoro | Futuro Studios
    Hosted by: Omny Studio
    The Lead
    Best Sports Podcast: The Lead
    From: Wondery
    Hosted by: ART19
    Up and Vanished
    Best True Crime Podcast: Up and Vanished - The Trial of Ryan Duke
    From: Tenderfoot TV
    Hosted by: Megaphone
    Come As You Are
    Best Wellness or Relationships Podcast: Come As You Are
    From: Pushkin Industries
    Hosted by: Omny Studio

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    ABOUT THE PODCAST ACADEMY

    Founded in February 2020, The Podcast Academy is a not-for-profit professional membership organization that celebrates excellence in podcasting and elevates awareness of podcasts as an indispensable medium for entertainment, information, and creative expression. It values individual and organizational creators alike, of all backgrounds and means, and defines achievement through the values of quality, creativity, innovation, inclusion, and impact. The Podcast Academy provides community, professional development, and industry connections through inclusive, dynamic programming. For more information about The Podcast Academy, please visit www.thepodcastacademy.com and follow/like/subscribe on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Linkedin.

    Support for The Podcast Academy includes The Hollywood Reporter, Sonoro, Wondery, Audible, The Podcast Show, PRX, Stitcher, Tenderfoot TV, Castbox, Loeb & Loeb, Paramount, The Amazon Music Channel on Twitch, and IMDb.

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