The Golden Lobes 2025: New Comedy Podcast Awards by Cheerful Earful

A brand-new awards ceremony, The Golden Lobes, has been launched by Cheerful Earful to honor the funniest podcasts, podcasters, and moments that make audiences laugh worldwide. This exciting initiative is set to spotlight comedic excellence in the booming podcasting industry.

The Golden Lobes- Cheerful Earful Launches Comedy Podcast Awards

After three sold-out years of Cheerful Earful festival attracting top-tier comedy podcast talent, this awards night aims to champion and connect the vibrant world of humor-driven podcasts.

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1 Open to All Genres – A Celebration of Laughter in Audio

2 Adelicious Backs Comedy Podcasts

3 Entry Details – Submit Your Funniest Podcast Moments

4 The Golden Lobes Award Categories

4.1 🎙️ Best Performance Awards

4.2 🎭 Creativity & Content Excellence

4.3 🏆 Special Recognitions

5 Prizes for Winners & Nominees

6 Why The Golden Lobes Matter

Open to All Genres – A Celebration of Laughter in Audio

While The Golden Lobes primarily focus on comedy, the awards welcome podcasts from all genres across the globe. Whether it’s an unexpected blooper from a true-crime show or a hilarious tangent in a history podcast, these awards recognize humor in every form.

Giles Gear, Founder of Cheerful Earful, shared: “Awards can often be a last-minute hassle. The Golden Lobes are designed with podcasters in mind – affordable, straightforward, and stress-free. We’re grateful to our headline partner, Adelicious, whose generous support has made this event possible.”

Adelicious Backs Comedy Podcasts

The event has gained major backing from Adelicious, a leader in podcast advertising.

Andrew Goldsmith, CEO of Adelicious, stated: “Comedy podcasts bring joy to millions. It’s time they receive the recognition they deserve with their own dedicated awards. The creativity within this space is incredible, and we’re proud to support The Golden Lobes.”

Entry Details – Submit Your Funniest Podcast Moments

Entries Open Now
Deadline: March 15, 2025 (11:59 PM GMT)
Cost: £25 per category (max 5-minute submission)
Awards Night: May 7, 2025, at The Clapham Grand, London

The Golden Lobes Award Categories

Here’s what podcasters can compete for:

🎙️ Best Performance Awards

Best Blooper – Funniest outtakes that didn’t make the final cut.
Best Tangent – Side conversations that became fan favorites.
Best Guest – Most memorable guest appearance, celebrity or not.
Best Listener Moment (Supported by Audio UK) – Unforgettable fan call-ins, emails, or confessions.

🎭 Creativity & Content Excellence

Grower, Not a Shower (Supported by Mercury) – Small indie podcasts that made a big impact.
Best Social (Supported by Podshop) – The most viral podcast moments.
Earworm Award – The catchiest, funniest theme tune or jingle.
Best Live Podcast (Supported by PodLife Events) – Shows that shine in front of live audiences.
Best Scripted Show (Supported by Podomedy) – Comedy podcasts with outstanding writing.
Best Artwork (Supported by Louie Hayman Design) – Podcast covers that stand out.

🏆 Special Recognitions

The Listener Lobe (Supported by Adelicious) – Fan-voted favorite podcast.
The Big Ears Award (Supported by Adelicious) – The funniest podcast of the year.

Prizes for Winners & Nominees

Winning a Golden Lobe isn’t just about prestige—here’s what’s up for grabs:

🏆 Golden Lobe Trophy – A bespoke award for every category winner.
📌 Custom Digital Badge – Show off your win online with a year-stamped badge.
🎧 Auphonic S Plan Subscription – One-year access with exclusive discounts for all nominees.
📰 Podbible Feature – Editorial spotlight in the podcasting publication.
📚 British Comedy Guide Pro Subscription – Free for one year.
🥂 Champagne Celebration – A bottle of fizz from The Clapham Grand.
🎟 Free Event Tickets – Two free tickets to The Clapham Grand events for 12 months.
🎙 Podshop Studio Discounts – Exclusive access for nominees and winners.
🎤 Audio UK Creator Membership – Free for a year.

Why The Golden Lobes Matter

With podcasting’s exponential growth, recognizing comedic talent is long overdue. The Golden Lobes provide a well-deserved spotlight for those who craft humor, deliver impeccable timing, and bring joy through audio storytelling.

As the industry evolves, these awards aim to solidify comedy’s place as a key driver of podcasting culture. Whether you’re a listener, creator, or industry professional, The Golden Lobes promise to be a night of laughter, recognition, and celebration.