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Podcast Tonight Awards: What’s In It For You
Welcome to the most exciting week for your podcast! All this week, we're pulling back the curtain on the inaugural Podcast Tonight Awards 2025/26, and it's all about celebrating YOU.
This isn't just another award. This is a complete package designed to give your show the recognition, exposure, and growth opportunities it deserves.
So, what do you get just for entering?
Every single entrant receives a valuable portfolio of benefits:
Entry into a Minimum of 1 Niche Category: Compete in a category that perfectly fits your show.
A Feature in Our Industry-Standard Newsletter: Get your podcast in front of our 43,000+ subscribers.
Unique Landing Page: You receive a unique landing page for your listeners to vote for the “LISTENERS CHOICE AWARD” you will also receive the email addresses of your listeners who voted so you can build your newsletter list.
A Professional Podcast Review: Receive and display a published review on our high-ranking Podcast Tonight website for 2026.
The Official "Nominee" Logo: Boost your credibility instantly by using our badge on your website and social media.
Exposure to Industry Leaders: Get on the radar of top companies for potential sponsorships and monetization opportunities.
This is just the start. Tomorrow, we'll break down the simple nomination process.
Podcast Nomination Of The Day
Conversations with Rich Bennett" is a podcast built on the simple but powerful premise of exploring compelling stories from everyday people. Host Rich Bennett excels at creating a comfortable, conversational atmosphere where guests from all walks of life including authors, entrepreneurs, veterans, and local community members, feel open to sharing their unique journeys, insights, and passions. The show covers a wonderfully diverse range of topics, from health and business to personal triumphs and philanthropic efforts, always aiming to inspire, educate, and connect with its listeners through the power of authentic conversation.
Celebrating Black Voices
The Black Podcasting Awards held its very first live event in Baltimore during the Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, drawing a full house to the Motor House’s Black Box Theater. This special night celebrated the talented voices shaping Black podcasting, from rising talents to established trailblazers. In total, the event handed out 45 honors, recognizing 29 different shows, five individual hosts, and one standout network. Two top prizes included Podcast of the Year and Podcast of the Year (VIP Vote), both announced during the ceremony, though the winners’ names were not mentioned in the summary. Organizers expressed their gratitude to everyone involved—participants, judges, staff, and supporters—for helping shine a spotlight on Black creators in the industry.
More News…
JAECOO Extends Support for For The Love Of Rugby Show
Crowd Network has renewed and expanded its partnership with premium SUV brand JAECOO for the 2025/26 rugby season, featuring a branded JAECOO 7 traveling to matches across Europe for the hit podcast For The Love Of Rugby. The collaboration will include live fan events, exclusive content, and major interviews throughout the season, following the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup to their finals. Hosted by England rugby legends Ben Youngs and Dan Cole, the award-winning podcast continues to grow as one of Crowd Network’s biggest shows, bringing fans closer to the action.
Discover Hidden Family Truths in "The House at Number 48"
The History Podcast’s new series, "The House at Number 48," follows Antony Easton as he investigates his father’s hidden double life, discovered after his death through a suitcase of mysterious clues. Over ten episodes, Antony—guided by journalist Charlie Northcott—uncovers his family’s connections to betrayal, murder, and stolen wealth from the Nazi era. The series reveals a fascinating family mystery, delving into themes of courage, survival, and the secrets families keep.
New Podcast Explores Poppy Day Bombing in Northern Ireland
The Times and The Sunday Times have launched a six-part investigative podcast called "The Poppy Day Bomb," exploring the 1987 Enniskillen bombing in Northern Ireland which killed eleven people and left many questions unanswered. Hosted by Mario Ledwith, who grew up in Enniskillen, the series seeks to uncover new details and understand why no one has been held accountable for the attack nearly forty years later. The podcast builds on The Times' reputation for compelling investigative journalism and aims to bring light to a tragedy that still haunts the local community.
Headliner Launches Tool to Create Automatic Video Titles
Headliner has launched a new Automatic Clip Titling tool that generates smart titles and metadata for podcast video projects, helping creators adapt to changes on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. As social platforms move away from hashtags and rely more on automated systems to categorize content, this feature helps videos get discovered by improving how algorithms understand and recommend them. Headliner’s goal is to make podcast discovery easier and more automated, so podcasters can keep up with changing social media trends without changing their workflows.
Podcast Tool
The Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO headphones are a professional-grade, closed-back studio solution that combines German engineering with exceptional comfort, making them ideal for extended podcasting and recording sessions. Designed with high-tech textiles and an optimized headband, they offer a secure yet barely-there fit, while their precise, punchy bass and excellent resolution ensure accurate audio monitoring. The included velour and leatherette ear pads allow users to tailor the sound profile—velour for a more open characteristic during editing, and leatherette for enhanced isolation during recording—effectively suppressing background noise and delivering reliable performance in any environment.
Podcast Of The Day
Unearthed: The Need for Seeds
In a landmark podcast episode of Unearthed: The Need for Seeds, His Majesty King Charles III joins host and Kew ambassador Cate Blanchett for his second-ever podcast appearance, marking the launch of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew’s fourth series. Recorded at Windsor Castle, the special episode highlights the 25th anniversary of the Millennium Seed Bank—the world’s largest wild seed conservation project—and delves into the urgent role of seed science in fighting climate change and biodiversity loss. With Blanchett and Kew scientist Dr. Elinor Breman, The King discusses the global impact of seed preservation, reflecting his lifelong dedication to environmental advocacy and offering listeners a rare glimpse into the vital, often unseen work of protecting the planet’s botanical future.
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Visionary Voices Of Podcasting
A Print Journalist’s Leap into Audio Storytelling
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Christopher Goffard is an award-winning Los Angeles Times staff writer and author who shared a 2011 Pulitzer Prize, earned two additional Pulitzer feature-writing nominations, and wrote the Edgar-nominated novel Snitch Jacket before leaping into podcasting with no prior audio experience. In 2017, he created the breakout true-crime sensation Dirty John, which amassed more than 50 million downloads by gripping audiences with meticulous reporting and narrative depth—proving that powerful stories transcend medium.
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Podcast Tip Of The Day
The most memorable interviews happen when you remember that even the biggest guests are still just people—so instead of tiptoeing around their status, engage them in the unexpected questions or playful debates only your show can offer. Your confidence gives them permission to drop the polished persona and reveal the person behind the fame, turning a promotional stop into a genuine conversation both of you—and your audience—will actually enjoy.
Start with a surprising personal anecdote—not their resume—to break the ice and set a relatable tone from the first minute.
A Final Note
“The best interviews don't feel like interviews at all—they feel like a compelling conversation you're lucky to overhear.”
