Jacob Webster
Podcasts by or about Doja Cat, Snoop Dogg, Björk, Meghan Trainor, Jill Scott, Questlove, Tobe Nwigwe and the late rapper Mac Dre are among the many winners on the second annual Signal Awards. The winners have been introduced on Tuesday (Oct. 10) and will likely be celebrated with a reception at The Bowery NYC on Oct. 23.
Origins: Doja Cat received for music – individual episode. Snoop Dogg W + M received for music – restricted collection. Both have been launched by Audible, which received the inaugural award for firm of the 12 months. With 32 whole wins, Audible additionally acquired nods for such podcasts as Origins – Tobe Nwigwe, Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast and The Sesame Street Podcast.
“2023 was a huge year for podcasts, as worldwide listenership continued to skyrocket and new trends emerged,” Signal Awards managing director Deondric Royster stated in an announcement. “The winners of the second annual Signal Awards represent the best of the industry: those who are pushing boundaries, telling important stories, encouraging laughter, and reaffirming the overall power of podcasting and its ability to connect to listeners all over the world.”
During the general public voting stage, followers forged greater than 130,000 votes for the Signal Listener’s Choice award. Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast, Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, HBO’s The Last of Us Podcast, Mobituaries with Mo Rocca, Small Town Dicks, Barely Famous, And That’s Why We Drink and Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls have been among the many podcasts receiving essentially the most public votes.
Signal Awards stories receiving almost 2,000 entries this 12 months. Winners have been chosen by the Signal Academy. To see the complete listing of winners, go to www.SignalAwards.com.
Here’s a selective listing of winners from the 2023 Signal Awards, with a concentrate on music and comedy personalities.
Best host (present occasions) – reveals: The Problem with Jon Stewart: The Official Podcast – Apple TV Podcast
Popular tradition & selection – reveals: Jill Scott Presents: J.in poor health the Podcast – Jill Scott Presents: J.in poor health the Podcast
Interview or speak present – reveals: Gold Minds with Kevin Hart – Hartbeat (co-winner)
Comedy – reveals: Gold Mind with Kevin Hart – Hartbeat
History – reveals (listener’s selection): Mobituaries with Mo Rocca – Paramount
Best video podcast – branded reveals & promoting (listener’s selection): Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend – Samsung Electronics – SXM Media
Best visitor – individual episode: Questlove Supreme – The Oriel Co. (co-winner)
Arts & tradition – individual episode: Origins – Tobe Nwigwe – Audible (co-winner)
Best dialog starter – individual episode: Did Mac Dre Really Go to Prison Because of His Lyrics – KQED (co-winner)
Interview or speak present – individual episode: Milk Drunk: The Podcast – Meghan Trainor & Emily Oster: Redefining “Best” Parenting – Bobbie (co-winner)
Music – individual episode: Origins: Doja Cat – Audible
Most modern audio expertise – restricted collection & specials: Björk: Sonic Symbolism – Archetype
Best authentic rating or music – restricted collection & specials: Lake Song – Make Believe Association
Best writing – restricted collection & specials: Can You Dig It? – A Hip Hop Origin Story – PB & J Productions (co-winner)
Music – restricted collection & specials: Snoop Dogg W+M – Audible
