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 .
Overview of the Publisher Podcast Awards
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.
- Athletics Weekly Podcast – Athletics Weekly (NationalWorld)
- Footballco Business Podcast – Footballco Media
- Sport Unlocked – Sport Unlocked Ltd
- The Scottish Football Show – National World
- The Telegraph Rugby Podcast – The Telegraph
- Wrighty’s House – The Ringer / Spotify
Best Sponsored Podcast
Celebrating creative and effective brand-funded podcasts.
- Behind the Money: Money Clinic special – Financial Times in partnership with Barclays
- How to Grow a CMO – The Drum in partnership with Adobe
- Make Yourself at Home – Condé Nast Traveller in partnership with The Macallan
- The Skills – Immediate Media for BBC Good Food in partnership with Tesco
- The Telegraph Women’s Sport Podcast – The Telegraph in partnership with NatWest
Best Technology Podcast
Recognizing podcasts focused on technology, innovation, and the digital world.
- Engineering Matters – Reby Media
- Eureka! – The Conversation
- Hot Air – ASHRAE Journal
- The IT Pro Podcast – The Channel Company
- Wired UK Podcast – Condé Nast Britain
Best Commercial Strategy for a Podcast
Awarded to a publisher who has demonstrated innovative podcast monetization strategies.
- Financial Times
- Immediate Media
- National World
- The Telegraph
- The Times and The Sunday Times
Special Awards
In addition to category-specific awards, the Publisher Podcast Awards 2025 will also feature:
Publisher Podcast of the Year
Awarded to the best overall podcast from all entries, chosen by judges from the category winners.
Best Host or Hosting Team
Recognizing outstanding talent in podcast hosting.
Best Podcast Production Team
Celebrating behind-the-scenes excellence in audio production and storytelling.
Final Event Details
The Publisher Podcast Awards 2025 winners will be announced at the official awards ceremony:
- Date: June 11, 2025
- Location: Salsa! Temple, London
- Event: Publisher Podcast Summit (Daytime) & Awards Ceremony (Evening)
For the full shortlist and ticket information: publisherpodcasts.com
