Golden Lobes awards launch to celebrate comedy podcasts
- The Golden Lobes are a new set of awards with the mission "to celebrate, champion, and connect the vibrant world of funny podcasts"
- There are 13 categories. The ceremony will be on Wednesday 7th May at The Clapham Grand
- The deadline is Saturday 15th March 2025. It costs £25 to enter - but you can submit entries to multiple categories
Entry is now open for The Golden Lobes, a new set of awards aiming to celebrate "the funniest podcasts, people, and moments in the audio industry".
Organised by the producers of the Cheerful Earful festival, The Golden Lobes will "honour the hilarious podcasts and people that keep us laughing week after week".
The organisers say: "After three successful years of Cheerful Earful attracting sold-out live audiences and top-tier comedy podcast talent, this new awards night continues the festival's mission: to celebrate, champion, and connect the vibrant world of funny podcasts.
"Forget complicated forms and sky-high entry fees. For just £25, creators can submit entries in one or multiple categories, with submissions capped at five minutes to keep things simple and focused on creativity.
"While The Golden Lobes focus on comedy and entertainment, podcasts of any genre from around the globe are encouraged to enter. Whether it's a laugh-out-loud blooper from a true-crime podcast or an off-the-cuff tangent in a history show, the awards embrace humour wherever it's found."
Entry is open now, with a deadline of Saturday 15th March 2025. The awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday 7th May at the iconic Clapham Grand in London.
The prize packages include a bespoke trophy, a one-year Auphonic S Plan subscription, an editorial spotlight in Podbible, a free bottle of fizz from The Clapham Grand plus two tickets to a show at the venue, discounted access to Podshop's studio services, and a year's free Creator Membership from Audio UK.
Cheerful Earful founder Giles Gear says: "Awards can often be a last-minute hassle. The Golden Lobes have been designed with podcasters in mind - affordable, straightforward, and stress-free. We're incredibly grateful to our headline partner, Adelicious, whose generous support, along with contributions from other industry leaders, has made this possible."
Andrew Goldsmith, CEO of Adelicious - a podcast monetisation and hosting network - says: "Comedy podcasts bring joy to millions, and it's about time they finally got the recognition they deserve, with their own dedicated awards. The diversity and creativity within the comedy podcast space is incredible, and Adelicious is proud to support the Golden Lobes and join them to celebrate the best in the industry."
Award Categories
1. Best Blooper - Hilarious moments that didn't make the final cut.
2. Best Tangent - Off-topic rants and digressions that stole the show.
3. Grower, Not a Shower, supported by Mercury - Indie podcasts that started small but grew big.
4. Best Social, supported by Podshop - Podcasts with the best viral and meme-worthy moments.
5. Funniest Student Podcast - Recognising the next generation of comedy talent.
6. Best Guest - A guest who made a huge impact, regardless of celebrity status.
7. Best Listener Moment, supported by Audio UK - Unforgettable call-ins, confessions, or emails.
8. Earworm Award - The catchiest, funniest theme tune or jingle.
9. Best Live Podcast, supported by PodLife Events - Celebrating podcasts that shine in front of live audiences.
10. Best Scripted Show, supported by Podomedy - Honouring comedy podcasts where writing leads the way.
11. Best Artwork, supported by Louie Hayman Design - Podcast covers that grab attention and stand out.
12. The Listener Lobe, supported by Adelicious - The fan-favourite award, where the public has their say.
13. The Big Ears Award, supported by Adelicious - The funniest podcast of the year.
To find out more and enter visit podlifeawards.com
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