Introducing the 1st annual Signal Award winners 💥
💫 Climate of Change with Cate Blanchett and
@dannyksfun
from
@audible_com
🏆 Gold Winner for Sustainability & Environment (Shows)
See all of our inaugural winners at 🎧
CONGRATULATIONS to the inaugural Signal Award Winners 🥳 👯 🎧
We are so excited to celebrate these diverse, innovative, experimental, inspiring, funny, and one-of-a-kind podcasts 🙌
Head to to check out the winners for yourself!
Finalists of the inaugural Signal Awards have been announced 🥳
Listen to them at & vote for your favorites in the Listener's Choice competition! Voting ends on December 22nd
Congratulations to all the finalists, and thank you to everyone who submitted!
CONGRATULATIONS to this year's Signal Award Winners! 🥳
With nearly 2,000 entries and over 130,000 public votes for our Listener's Choice Award, we're incredibly proud to see this community of podcast lovers grow.
Check out all of this year's winners at !
New Year's Resolution: listen to more podcasts ✍️
Thank you to all of our entrants, judges, partners, and fans of podcasting who made this inaugural year of the Signal Awards so special. Here's to another year of great podcasts!
Winners will be announced on January 10, 2023 🏆
Podcasts Are Everything 💪
We're so proud to have a judging body made up of professionals who have dedicated their lives to podcasting, like
@arithisandthat
, Founder of
@EarbudsPodCol
!
Learn more about our incredible judges at 🤗
Check out these trophies 🤩🏆
We can’t wait to see these in the hands of our inaugural Signal Award winners!
When you receive your trophy, tag us at
#signalawards
so we can share it 🫶
See all of this years winners at !
If you're looking for something to listen to, check out Signal Judge
@jodyavirgan
's most recent instant subscribe - the podcast "Idolo: the Ballad of Chalino Sánchez." Produced by
@SonoroPodcast
and
@futuromedia
it tells the extraordinary story of the singer's life and death.
The Signal Awards are evaluated by passionate people working across every area of podcasting, like
@arithisandthat
and
@laurenpassell
, pictured here 😍
Early Entry Deadline for the Signal Awards closes in one week, on Friday, May 12th!
Learn more at 🏆
The wait is almost over 🙌
Winners of the inaugural Signal Awards will be announced tomorrow, January 10th! We can't wait to celebrate these incredible podcasts with you.
Check them out tomorrow at 🏆
Introducing our next Signal Awards Judge,
@laurenpassell
, founder of
@tinkmediaco
, and editor of two newsletters, Podcast the Newsletter and Podcast Marketing Magic (both essential for any podcaster). Welcome to Signal Lauren!
See more of our judges at 🎧
Introducing our new category for Best Indie Podcasts! 🎧
While we recognize outstanding indie podcasts across all of our honors, we wanted to create a designated category for podcasts produced by independent groups or individuals.
Learn more at ✨
Signal Award Winners, this is your moment!🍾
These podcasts represent the best of the industry: those who are pushing boundaries, telling important stories, encouraging laughter, and reaffirming the power of podcasting.
See all of this year's winners at !
Our Managing Director
@DRoyale
did an interview with
@shreyaisms
for
@laurenpassell
'samazing newsletter, Podcast Marketing Magic!
Check it out at the link below to gain more insight into his vision for the Signal Awards 🏆
Signal Awards Judge
@arithisandthat
is currently listening to The Loudest Girl in The Room from
@pushkinpods
💘
Hosted by
@OberandOut
, this show tells the story of her journey to understanding what it means to be on the autism spectrum.
What are you currently listening to ? 👀
Our Managing Director
@DRoyale
on what makes a strong awards submission! 🏆🎧
We had an amazing virtual event last week, hosted by
@pod_ppl
where Deondric and
@laurenpassell
of
@tinkmediaco
discussed how to gain notoriety for your podcast. Keep an eye out for more insights!
Winners of the inagural Signal Awards will be announced on January 10th, 2023 💥
Thank you to everyone who voted in the Listener's Choice competition 🙌 We're so grateful for your help in bringing recognition to these amazing podcasts!
Happy holidays and happy listening 🎧
Great podcasts make waves - and win awards! 🏆✨
Get ready to clear some space on your shelves because these shiny trophies are on their way!
If you haven't seen this year's incredible Signal Award winners, head to to explore our Winner's Gallery.
Signal Judge
@laurenpassell
, Founder of
@tinkmediaco
, on why podcasts are everything 🙌
The Signal Awards honor the best in podcasting, with wide-ranging categories that recognize the diversity in podcasting.
Learn more about us at 💘
Finalists of the 2nd Annual Signal Awards have been announced! 🥳
Voting for the Signal Listener's Choice competition is open until October 5th.
Go to to see this year's finalists and vote for your favorites to win a Signal Listener's Choice Award!
Introducing Signal Awards Judge
@natedufort
, Founder & EP of
@soundsington
!
Soundsington Media is a children's podcast company focusing on quality audio programming for kids & the young at heart.
Welcome to Signal, Nate!
See the rest of our judges at 🏆
Meet
@arithisandthat
, the Signal Awards' newest judge and Founder of
@EarbudsPodCol
, a weekly podcast newsletter 🙌
We're so honored to have her passion and wealth of experience on the inaugural Signal Awards judging body 🏆
See more of our judges at 💘
Have you voted in the Signal Awards Listener's choice yet? 👀
If not, you still have until THIS THURSDAY, December 22nd!
Check out our outstanding finalists, and vote for your favorite podcasts, at 🏆
Introducing the 1st annual Signal Award winners 🥁💥
💫
@DeadEyespodcast
Episode 31: Tom Hanks, hosted by
@connorratliff
from
@headgum
🏆 Gold Winner for Best Guest (Individual Episode)
See all of our inaugural winners at 🎧
Our Managing Director
@DRoyale
will be hopping on the phone with
@arithisandthat
, Founder of EarBuds Podcast Collective and all-around podcasting powerhouse, for an Instagram Live tomorrow, Thursday, October 19th, at 5:15 PM EST 🙌
It's gonna be a great chat! See you there 👀
Happy International Podcast Day! 😍🎧
We asked some of our amazing jurors to share their thoughts on why Podcasts Are Everything, and this is what they had to say:
Introducing the inaugural Signal Award winners 🥁💥
💫 Welcome to Provincetown, hosted by
@mit_kab
, from
@Stitcher
,
@RococoPunch
, and Room Tone
🏆 Gold Winner for LGBTQ+ (Shows)
See all of our winners at !
Signal Awards Judge
@natedufort
recommends Shameless Acquisition Target!
Hosted by longtime podcast executive
@lrmayer
this show explores how to sell a podcast while also attempting to sell itself. Learn more @ 💘
What was your last instant subscribe?
Signal Awards Judge
@arithisandthat
on what she'll look for while evaluating entries 🙌
Whether it's through call-in episodes or reading listener letters, it's vital for podcast hosts to connect with their listeners.
Learn more about our judges at 🏆
THE SIGNAL AWARDS ARE BACK!
Our Managing Director
@DRoyale
is here to officially kick off Season 2 of the Signal Awards 💥 We’re so excited to introduce our new judges, categories, and events with our community!
Learn more, and enter your podcasts, at the 🔗 in bio!
Great Podcasts Make Waves 🌊
The Signal Awards are BACK for Season 2 with new judges, categories, content series, events, and more!
We can't wait to hear what you've been working on 🎧
Head to to enter - Early Entry Deadline is May 12th 🏆
Episode 1 of The Signal is here 🔥
In the inaugural episode, our Managing Director
@DRoyale
chatted with
@jaymee
Signal Award Winner and Host of
@FoodNetwork
Obsessed, about all things podcasting.
Listen to it wherever you listen to podcasts!
Signal Awards Judge
@natedufort
, Founder of
@soundsington
, on why Podcasts Are Everything 🙌
Our judges are currently evaluating this year's diverse & exciting submissions - stay tuned for more updates soon!
Go to to learn more about our judges 🏆
What 3 things do Signal Award-winning podcasts have in common?
These are also 3 things that
@junecohen
, Signal Awards Judge and CEO of
@waitwhat
looks for when evaluating submissions.
Look out for our winner's announcement in less than a week on January 10th 🏆
Join us tomorrow for a panel on the State of Podcasting! 🎧
Our Managing Director,
@DRoyale
will be joined by Signal Award judges Maurice Cherry,
@AChangeOfTune
, and
@Donmackinnon
to discuss hot-button issues in the podcast industry. RSVP below👇
Introducing the inaugural Signal Award winners 🥁💥
💫 The BEING Trans podcast from
@LemonadaMedia
and Being Studios
🏆 Gold Winner for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
See all of our winners at !
We hope you've had a restful holiday with lots of time for podcasts!
We love this quote from
@JJCordovaK
, Signal Awards Judge and CEO of
@LemonadaMedia
. If you're looking for a new podcast to listen to, check out our directory at ✨
Today is the day! 💥
Early Entry Deadline for the Signal Awards is TONIGHT at 11:59 PM PST.
Enter your podcasts at to be considered among the best shows being created today 🏆
Want to learn more about the Signal Awards?
Join us on April 27th for an introduction to our second season with Managing Director,
@DRoyale
Stop by to ask any and all questions!
Thursday, April 27th, 1 pm EST💥
RSVP below👇
Happy Pride Month! 🥰💫 To celebrate, check out the innovative new podcast "BEING: Trans" from our friends
@LemonadaMedia
! This groundbreaking show is an "audio reality series" that follows four transgender individuals living in Los Angeles. Reality TV for your ears!
Check out what podcasts and newsletters Signal Awards judge Emily Reeves is loving right now👇
Currently listening: Constellation Prize hosted by
@biancagiaever
Desert Island pod:
@whoweekly
Newsletter: Sounds Like Impact by Ayodele Oti
Learn more at !
Our virtual event with
@pod_ppl
is beginning in just a few hours at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET 🔥
Register at the link below to hear our Managing Director
@DRoyale
chat to
@laurenpassell
, Founder of
@tinkmediaco
, about gaining notoriety for your podcast!
Ep. 2 of The Signal is out now! 👀
In this episode,
@DRoyale
talks to the team behind
@OnceUpon76Pod
, a Signal Award-winning podcast, about the show's development, its unique take on sci-fi, and the impact of winning a Signal Award.
Listen to it wherever you listen to podcasts!
What was the podcast that got
@laurenpassell
, Signal judge & Founder of
@tinkmediaco
, into podcasts? 👀
It's The Champs hosted by
@nealbrennan
and
@moshekasher
! Check it out, then go to to learn more about our categories, including Best Gateway Podcast 🎧
If you're looking for a new podcast to dive into, and a fan of nature shows, try out Signal Awards Judge
@JeffUmbro
's last instant subscribe - Going Wild with
@RaeWynnGrant
from
@PBS
🙌
Check it out, then head to to learn more about our amazing judges!
Are you ready? 👀
Make room on your trophy shelf, charge your AirPods, and clear your podcast queue because the 2nd Annual Signal Award winners will be announced TOMORROW, October 10th!
Learn more at and get ready to discover your new favorite podcasts!
Introducing the inaugural Signal Award winners 🥁💥
💫 The Bald and the Beautiful with
@katya_zamo
and
@trixiemattel
from
@Studio71US
🏆 Gold Winner for Best Co-Hosts
See all of our winners at 🎧
Introducing Signal Awards Judge
@steph_colbourn
, CEO of
@editaud_io
💘
Steph started editaudio in 2014 and it has since grown into a full-scale podcast production studio with a team from all over the world 🙌
See the rest of our judges at 🏆
If your podcast is trying something new - check out our category for Best Experimental Podcast ✨
We're looking for podcasts that use unconventional technologies or storytelling techniques to produce something never-before-heard.
What are your favorite experimental podcasts?
Early Entry Deadline for the Signal Awards is TOMORROW 🥳
Enter your podcasts by 11:59 PM on Friday, May 12th, to take advantage of preferred pricing.
Learn more about our mission to recognize excellence in podcasting, and enter your work, at 🙌
Join
@droyale
for the next installment of our Between 2 Phones live series TOMORROW at 5:30 PM EST. He’ll be chatting to Signal Judge
@gluckstadt
, Director of Podcasts for
@HBO
!
Join us for a fun discussion of all things podcasting, as well as the House of Dragons finale 👀
We're proud to introduce
@mauricecherry
as a founding Signal Awards judge! He is the host of the acclaimed podcast Revision Path, where he interviews black designers and creatives and amplifies their work. Welcome Maurice!
See the rest of our judges here:
Signal Awards Judge
@steph_colbourn
, CEO of
@editaud_io
, on what they look for while evaluating entries 💥
We honor every aspect of podcast production - from sound design to writing, editing, and much more!
Learn more about our judges & categories at 🏆
"Sexy. Intellectual. Good. Nasty. Alternative. Ladies. Signal.”✍️
Shoutout to Signal Award winners
@trixiemattel
and
@katya_zamo
for our Season 3 tagline 💋
Introducing the inaugural Signal Award winners 🥁💥
💫
@SparkandFirePod
Hosted by
@junecohen
, from
@waitwhat
and the
@BBC
🏆 Gold Winner for Best Experimental Podcast (Shows)
See all of our winners at 🎧
The Signal Awards Final Entry Deadline is in just 5 days! 💥
Great podcasts make waves, and we honor the best of the best.
Enter your work into the 2nd annual Signal Awards before Friday, June 30th. Learn more at !
The official Signal Awards podcast is here! 🙌
Hosted by our Managing Director,
@DRoyale
, The Signal will be a monthly show featuring an intimate talk with a notable podcasting personality.
Ep. 1 with
@jaymee
, Signal Award winner & host of
@FoodNetwork
Obsessed is out now!
Say hey to
@DRoyale
Managing Director of the Signal Awards 👋🤗
We're so excited to have him at the helm of this one of a kind podcasting award! Stayed tuned for more exciting updates 👀
And be sure to enter your work at before August 5th (next Friday!)
Meet David Markowitz, Podcast Manager at
@netflix
and a Signal Awards judge! 🤝
David has extensive experience in the podcast industry, having previously worked at
@pushkinpods
,
@Headspace
,
@lanternaudiobks
, and more.
Learn more about our judges at !
Introducing the inaugural Signal Award winners 🥁💥
💫
@wellreadblkgirl
hosted by Glory Edim (
@guidetoglo
) from
@pushkinpods
🏆 Gold Winner for Arts & Culture (Shows)
See all of our winners at 🎧
Introducing Signal Awards Judge Michelle Xu, Senior Audience Development Specialist for
@WNYC
🏆
She has worked on developing audiences for many of WNYC's most popular shows, including Radiolab, Death, Sex & Money, and more!
Find out more about at !
TODAY is your last chance to vote in the Signal Listener's Choice competition! ⌛
Go to to see all of this year's incredible finalists, vote for your favorites, and discover some hidden gems.
Voting closes tonight at 11:59 PM PST!
Signal Award winner
@jaymee
on her best advice for podcasters: Stay true to yourself 🙌
Check out our interview with Jaymee, Host of the Food Network Obsessed podcast, in the inaugural episode of The Signal, our new podcast that dives into how great shows got made.
High Low with
@EmRata
is a Signal Award winner!
It won a Bronze Signal Award for Shows - Popular Culture & Variety. Swipe 👉 to see the team behind the podcast celebrating their win.
Explore our Winners Gallery at and discover your new favorite podcast!
Introducing the inaugural Signal Award winners 🥁💥
💫 Skip Intro with
@violadavis
, hosted by
@KristaSmith
from
@netflix
🏆 Gold Winner for Best Guest (Individual Episode)
See all of our winners at 🎧
One month until the Signal Awards Final Entry Deadline on June 30! 🎧
For our 2nd season, we've added exciting new categories (like Best Indie Podcast) and brought on new jurors who are working across every area of the podcast industry.
Learn more at ! 💥
If you're looking for something new to listen to, check out Signal Judge
@annahossnieh
's most recent instant subscribe - the hilarious podcast "Celebrity Book Club" hosted by
@chelseadevantez
! Stay tuned for more amazing podcast recommendations from our judges! 🎧
Meet one of our incredible Signal Award judges, Michelle Newman 🙌
She is the Founder of Newman Media, whose first podcast production, "Deep Healing with Greg Barris," is an esoteric comedy podcast with fully sound-designed episodes.
Learn more at ! 🎧
We love seeing trophies in the hands of winners 😍
Congratulations to Beyond Hood and Evil hosts Mike and Kris for taking home 3 Signal Awards, including a Listener's Choice award for Self‑Improvement & Self‑Help 🙌
See all of this year's winners at !
Looking for a new podcast? 👂
Check out Signal Award-winner About a Girl from
@doubleelvisfm
! This series explores women's lives that have been overshadowed by their relationships with famous male musicians.
Learn more about this show at !
Meet our newest Signal Awards judge
@JeffUmbro
Founder and CEO of the
@podglomerate
🙌 The Podglomerate offers production, distribution, and monetization services for dozens of new and industry-leading podcasts 🎧
Learn more about our judges at 🏆
Curious about the Signal Awards?
Want to know what categories are best for your podcast? How the judging process works? What events we have coming up?
Join
@droyale
tomorrow at 1 PM EST for a Q&A about the Signal Awards Season 2 💥
RSVP below 👇
Finalists of the inaugural Signal Awards will be announced on Tuesday, December 6th 👀 Mark your calendars ✍️ and get ready to vote for your favorites 🏆
Learn more at !
Meet our newest Signal Awards Judge, Kathy Doyle, VP of Content Development at
@MacmillanUSA
🙌
At Macmillan she's produced hit shows and helped them thrive as the only Big 5 book publisher with its own podcast network.
See the rest of our judges at 💫
Signal Judge
@mauricecherry
on what he'll be looking for while listening to this years submissions ❤️
The Signal Awards' mission is to bring more recognition to podcasts that possess heart and soul. Find out more about us, and our judges, here:
Signal Judge Krystle Waters is currently listening to the official Game of Thrones podcast from HBO 🎧
A partner of the Signal Awards, HBO makes podcast series to accompany their original programming - including the newly released "House of The Dragon." Give it a listen!
A new, comprehensive award initiative for Podcasts, the inaugural Signal Awards will recognize the breadth of Podcast and Digital Audio work from around the globe. Entries are now open!
Find out more here:
Ever wondered what podcast got
@rachaelgking
CEO & Co-Founder of
@pod_ppl
into podcasts? It's
@ThisIsTheRead
hosted by
@KidFury
and
@crissles
! Which King says is, "Still the best in the game."
Read more about our Best Gateway Podcast category here:
TODAY is the Final Entry Deadline for the Signal Awards! 💥
Enter your podcast by 11:59 PM PST to have it heard by leaders in the industry and recognized amongst the most innovative shows being produced today.
Learn more and enter your work at ! 🎧