Publisher Podcast Awards 2025 Shortlist Revealed – Full List of Finalists Across All Categories
The Publisher Podcast Awards 2025 have unveiled their shortlist, highlighting the finest in publisher-produced podcasts across various categories. Organized by Media Voices, a weekly publication that profiles key figures and innovations in the publishing industry , these awards celebrate excellence in podcasting. The winners will be announced during an in-person event at Salsa! Temple in London on June 11, 2025 .
The Publisher Podcast Awards aim to recognize outstanding podcasts produced by publishers, ranging from global media houses to independent magazines. The awards encompass a diverse array of categories, reflecting the broad spectrum of topics covered by publisher podcasts.
Key Dates for the 2025 Awards
January 22, 2025: Entries opened
March 21, 2025: Entries closed
April 8, 2025: Shortlist announced
June 11, 2025: Publisher Podcast Summit & Awards ceremony
These dates mark significant milestones in the awards process, culminating in the celebration of podcasting excellence in June.
Categories and Shortlisted Podcasts
The awards feature numerous categories, each highlighting a specific genre or focus within the podcasting landscape. Below is an overview of the categories and the podcasts that have been shortlisted.
Best B2B Podcast
This category honors podcasts that excel in delivering business-to-business content.
ASHRAE Journal Podcast – ASHRAE Journal
Engineering Matters – Reby Media
Hot Air – ASHRAE Journal
Startup Europe – Sifted EU Ltd
The Campaign Podcast – Haymarket Media Group
The Lawyer Podcast – The Lawyer
Best Culture & Lifestyle Podcast
Recognizing podcasts that delve into cultural and lifestyle topics.
Booky – National World
Culture from the New Statesman – The New Statesman
Feel Better About Money – The Times and The Sunday Times
Money Clinic with Claer Barrett – Financial Times
Best Deep Dive Podcast
Awarding podcasts that provide in-depth exploration of specific subjects.
Constructive Voices – Constructive Voices
Deep Dive: Exploring Organized Crime – Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime
Developing Mental Wealth (The Positive News Podcast) – Positive News
Econ World – Reuters
Know Your Place from The Conversation Documentaries – The Conversation
Talk Eastern Europe – New Eastern Europe
The Catch – Foreign Policy
The Conversation Weekly – The Conversation
Why It Matters – Council on Foreign Relations
Best Entertainment Podcast
Celebrating podcasts that excel in entertaining content.
Booky – National World
Culture Bites – The National News
Screen Babble – National World
Talking Pictures – Max / Warner Bros. Discovery
Best Health, Wellbeing & Food Podcast
Highlighting podcasts focused on health, wellness, and culinary topics.
Developing Mental Wealth (The Positive News Podcast) – Positive News
In Conversation – Medical News Today (Healthline Media UK)
Scran – The Scotsman
The Good Food Podcast – Immediate Media
Untold: The Retreat – Financial Times
Best Hobbies & Special Interest Podcast
Recognizing podcasts that cater to niche hobbies and special interests.
BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast – Immediate Media
Behind The Money – Financial Times
Booky – National World
The Athletics Weekly Podcast – Athletics Weekly (NationalWorld)
The Plodcast – Our Media
Best Investigative Podcast
Awarding excellence in investigative journalism through podcasting.
Bed of Lies – The Telegraph
Cocaine Inc. – The Times, The Sunday Times, and News Corp Australia
Deep Dive: Exploring Organized Crime – Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime
Jan Marsalek: The Tech Boss Who Was Russia’s Secret Spy – The Telegraph
Scam Factories from The Conversation Weekly – The Conversation
Who Killed Jennifer Judd? – ID / Warner Bros. Discovery
World of Secrets, Season 1 – The Abercrombie Guys – BBC Long Form Audio for BBC Sounds
Best Limited Series (continued)
Cocaine Inc. – The Times, The Sunday Times, and News Corp Australia
Jan Marsalek: The Tech Boss Who Was Russia’s Secret Spy – The Telegraph
Untold: The Retreat – Financial Times
World of Secrets, Season 1 – The Abercrombie Guys – BBC Long Form Audio for BBC Sounds
Best News Podcast
Recognizing excellence in news reporting and current affairs.
Full Story – Guardian Australia
Media Confidential – Press Gazette
Stories of Our Times – The Times and The Sunday Times
The New Statesman Podcast – The New Statesman
The Week Unwrapped – The Week
Today in Focus – The Guardian
Best Podcast Launch
Celebrating outstanding new podcast initiatives.
Culture Bites – The National News
Hot Air – ASHRAE Journal
Jan Marsalek: The Tech Boss Who Was Russia’s Secret Spy – The Telegraph
Money Matters – Financial Times
Startup Europe – Sifted EU Ltd
Who Killed Jennifer Judd? – ID / Warner Bros. Discovery
Best Podcast Network or Publisher
Recognizing publishers who have developed an outstanding portfolio of podcasts.
Immediate Media
Financial Times
The Conversation
The Telegraph
The Guardian
The Times and The Sunday Times
Best Sport Podcast
Honoring podcasts dedicated to sports coverage and storytelling.
