Australian Podcast Awards 2024: Celebrating a Year of Creativity and Connection

The stars of Australia’s podcasting scene gathered at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour last night for the 2024 Australian Podcast Awards, powered by iHeart. With winners crowned across 31 categories, the event highlighted the medium’s extraordinary growth and its power to inform, entertain, and inspire.

Taking home Podcast of the Year, Yumi Stynes’ Ladies, We Need to Talk was lauded for its fearless exploration of taboo topics, also winning the Sex and Relationships category. Tony Armstrong’s The Pool Room earned dual honors for Best Entertainment and Best Sport, captivating listeners with heartwarming and humorous tales of winners, losers, and unexpected triumphs.

First Things First, hosted by Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills, won Podcast Champion, applauded for its focus on Indigenous and LGBTQIA+ voices. Meanwhile, Marc Fennell’s gripping House of Skulls claimed awards for Best History and Spotlight, cementing his status as one of the industry’s leading storytellers.

Listener-favorite Toni & Ryan secured the Listener’s Choice award, while Bang On hosts Myf Warhurst and Zan Rowe shared Best Host honors for their sharp commentary on music, art, and pop culture. Rising talent Pearl Tan received the Rising Star award for her acclaimed podcast Diversity Work, which explores identity and representation.

Corey Layton of iHeartPodcast Network Australia praised the winners: “This year’s awards reflect the incredible diversity and innovation of Australia’s podcasting industry.”

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