The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS) has announced the winners for the 29th Annual Webby Awards, recognizing podcasts across multiple categories as the medium continues its substantial growth trajectory.
Notable winners include “Club Shay Shay,” hosted by NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe, which secured both the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Best Creator or Influencer Series. “Hysterical” from Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios earned dual recognition for Best Writing and Documentary categories.
Celebrity-hosted shows dominated the winners list, with “SmartLess” (Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett) winning Best Co-Hosts, “Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend” taking Best Host, and “Mind Your Own with Lupita Nyong’o” recognized as Best Series.
The Kelce brothers’ “New Heights” podcast received the People’s Voice Award for Best Video Series, highlighting the growing importance of video format in podcasting. Other category winners include “Pod Save America” for News & Politics and “Questlove Supreme” for Music Shows.
Ceremony Details
Writer, comedian, and actress Ilana Glazer will host the ceremony at Cipriani Wall Street on May 12. The Webby Awards will feature their hallmark 5-Word speeches from winners.
The judging academy includes industry notables such as Quinta Brunson, Shannon Sharpe, Desiree Perez (CEO, RocNation), and Shigetaka Kurita (creator of emojis).
Industry Growth
The awards come as podcast creator revenues approach $1 billion in 2025, representing a 27.3% year-over-year increase according to recent EMARKETER forecasts. While still accounting for just 5% of social media creator revenues, podcasting continues to gain momentum as creators seek to diversify their audience reach.
U.S. adult podcast listeners consume approximately 51 minutes of podcast content daily, exceeding time spent on platforms like TikTok. Video podcast formats in particular have experienced significant growth, with watch time reaching 40% of U.S. users in 2024.
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The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS) has announced the winners for the 29th Annual Webby Awards, recognizing podcasts across multiple categories as the medium continues its substantial growth trajectory.
Notable winners include “Club Shay Shay,” hosted by NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe, which secured both the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Best Creator or Influencer Series. “Hysterical” from Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios earned dual recognition for Best Writing and Documentary categories.
Celebrity-hosted shows dominated the winners list, with “SmartLess” (Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett) winning Best Co-Hosts, “Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend” taking Best Host, and “Mind Your Own with Lupita Nyong’o” recognized as Best Series.
The Kelce brothers’ “New Heights” podcast received the People’s Voice Award for Best Video Series, highlighting the growing importance of video format in podcasting. Other category winners include “Pod Save America” for News & Politics and “Questlove Supreme” for Music Shows.
Ceremony Details
Writer, comedian, and actress Ilana Glazer will host the ceremony at Cipriani Wall Street on May 12. The Webby Awards will feature their hallmark 5-Word speeches from winners.
The judging academy includes industry notables such as Quinta Brunson, Shannon Sharpe, Desiree Perez (CEO, RocNation), and Shigetaka Kurita (creator of emojis).
Industry Growth
The awards come as podcast creator revenues approach $1 billion in 2025, representing a 27.3% year-over-year increase according to recent EMARKETER forecasts. While still accounting for just 5% of social media creator revenues, podcasting continues to gain momentum as creators seek to diversify their audience reach.
U.S. adult podcast listeners consume approximately 51 minutes of podcast content daily, exceeding time spent on platforms like TikTok. Video podcast formats in particular have experienced significant growth, with watch time reaching 40% of U.S. users in 2024.