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iHeartMedia Unveils Nominees for 2026 iHeartPodcast Awards at SXSW, Hosted by Ego Nwodim
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- Ego Nwodim will host the 2026 iHeartPodcast Awards at SXSW, signaling a high-profile, fan-focused event cannily positioned within Austin's festival scene.
- The ceremony will take place March 16 at ACL Live in the Moody Theater, with live viewing on iHeartRadio and select stations, reinforcing SXSW's podcast focus.
- Nominations span 28 categories, with Podcast of the Year featuring top contenders such as Good Hang With Amy Poehler, The Daily, and The Breakfast Club, highlighting broad genre representation.
- Icon Awards will honor three industry pioneers—Jay Shetty, Terry Gross, and Hrishikesh Hirway—for their contributions to podcasting.
- Voting for Podcast of the Year runs January 14 to February 22, engaging listeners in a fan-driven decision concurrent with the THR reference.
- The event marks a return to SXSW and underscores iHeartMedia's commitment to spotlight influential podcasts across genres.
- Amazon Audible remains a sponsor, aligning the awards with major podcast networks and industry partners.
- The ceremony will feature guest presenters and celebrity appearances, with announcements expected in the coming months.
- iHeartMedia positions the awards as part of a broader push to elevate podcasts across genres, aligning with THR's coverage of nominees and category breadth.
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