The third annual iHeartRadio Podcast Awards brought together the most influential names in podcasting last night (1-21) to honor the most entertaining and innovative podcasts of 2020. The virtual awards event was recorded from multiple locations and video streamed online and aired live across iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio App.
Office Ladies is a podcast hosted by Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, co-stars of the wildly popular TV show The Office. In each episode, Fischer and Kinsey, rewatch an episode of the show and offer behind-the-scenes commentary, insights and responses to fan questions.
Full list of category winners below:
Podcast of the Year:
● “Office Ladies” (Earwolf, Jenna Fischer, Angela Kinsey)
Icon Award - Innovator Award
● QCODE
Icon Award - Audible Audio Pioneer Award:
● Serial Productions (Sarah Koenig, Julie Snyder and Peter McDonnell)
Icon Award - Social Impact Award:
● Baratunde Thurston
Best Crime Podcast:
● “Crime Junkie” (AudioChuck)
Best Pop Culture Podcast:
● “Pop Culture Happy Hour” (NPR)
Best Music Podcast:
● “Dolly Parton’s America” (WNYC & OSM Audio)
Best News Podcast:
● “Pod Save America” (Crooked)
Best Sports Podcast:
● “All The Smoke” (The Black Effect Podcast Network)
Best Comedy Podcast:
● “The Read” (Loud Speakers Network)
Best Political Podcast:
● “NPR Politics” (NPR)
Best Branded Podcast:
● “Humans Growing Stuff” (ScottsMiracle-Gro)
Best Kids & Family Podcast:
● “Wow In The World” (NPR)
Best Food Podcast:
● “Home Cooking” (Samin Nosrat / Hrishikesh Hirway )
Best Fiction Podcast:
● “Blood Ties” (Wondery)
Best Beauty & Fashion Podcast:
● “Articles of Interest” (Avery Trufelman / 99% Invisible)
Best Overall Host - Female:
● Nicole Byer (“Why Don’t You Date Me?”)
Best Overall Host - Male:
● Conan O’Brien (“Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend”)
Best Business & Finance Podcast:
● “Pivot” (NY Mag)
Best Green Podcast:
● “How To Save A Plan
Best Advice / Inspirational Podcast:
● “Unlocking Us with Brene Brown” (Parcast)
Best TV & Film Podcast:
● “You Must Remember This?” (Karina Longworth)
Best Spanish-Language Podcast:
● “Leyendas Legendarias” (Sonoro / All Things Comedy)
Best Ad Read Podcast:
● “Office Ladies” (Earwolf / Stitcher)
Best Science Podcast:
● “Radiolab” (WNYC Studios)
Best Technology Podcast:
● “Rabbit Hole” (The New York Times)
Best Wellness & Fitness Podcast:
● “Therapy For Black Girls” (Joy Harden Bradford / iHeartRadio)
Best History Podcast:
● “Revisionist History” (Pushkin Industries)