Canada’s Best Podcasts Emerge as Nominees for the 7th Canadian Podcast Awards
The Canadian Podcast Awards is excited to announce the nominees for its seventh annual awards, celebrating outstanding achievements in Canadian podcasting. With a record-setting 1,984 submissions this year, the awards feature 96 finalists across 29 categories, highlighting the best of Canada’s vibrant podcasting landscape. A total of 336 podcasts have been nominated by fellow Canadian podcasters, showcasing the remarkable diversity and creativity within Canada’s podcasting community.
Among the top-nominated podcasts are Geist and Happy to See Me, both earning widespread recognition for their distinctive storytelling and connection with listeners:
- Geist, a dark and atmospheric series, has garnered six nominations, including Outstanding Arts Series and Original Music and Lyrics. Known for its immersive storytelling and chilling sound design, Geist has captivated listeners with its eerie and thought-provoking content.
- Happy to See Me, hosted by Erika Casupanan, has earned five nominations, including Debut Series and Society & Culture. Erika, the winner of Survivor 41, highlights the overlooked and underestimated, featuring inspiring interviews with guests from pop culture, social media, and reality TV. The podcast explores their journeys through self-doubt and judgment, creating a safe space for empowering, authentic conversations.
The 7th Canadian Podcast Awards invite the public to vote for their favorite podcasts in the People’s Choice category. For more information and to cast your vote, visit http://canpodawards.ca/vote/peoples-choice and join the conversation using #canpodawards.
About the Canadian Podcast Awards
The Canadian Podcast Awards were established in 2018 by Podcamp Toronto to showcase the very best in Canadian on-demand digital audio production. The awards feature categories across topic areas such as documentary, politics, arts, and culture.
For more information about the Canadian Podcast Awards, please visit the awards website at https://canpodawards.ca/.
Contact:
For media inquiries and further information, please contact:
John Leschinski
Les meilleurs balados canadiens émergent en tant que finalistes pour les 7e Prix canadiens du balado
Les Prix canadiens du balado (Le Balado : Podcast en québécois) sont ravis d’annoncer les finalistes de sa septième édition annuelle, qui célèbre les réalisations exceptionnelles du balado canadien. Avec un nombre record de 1 984 soumissions cette année, le prix met en vedette 96 finalistes répartis dans 29 catégories, soulignant le meilleur du paysage dynamique du balado au Canada. Au total, 336 balados ont été nommés par leurs pairs canadiens, illustrant la remarquable diversité et la créativité de la communauté canadienne du balado.
Parmi les balados les plus nominés figurent Geist et Happy to See Me, tous deux recevant une reconnaissance généralisée pour leur narration distinctive et leur lien avec les auditeurs :
- Geist, une série sombre et atmosphérique, a récolté six nominations, incluant celles pour la meilleure série d’arts et la meilleure musique et paroles originales. Reconnu pour sa narration immersive et sa conception sonore effrayante, Geist a captivé les auditeurs avec son contenu étrange et stimulant.
- Happy to See Me, animé par Erika Casupanan, a obtenu cinq nominations, incluant celles pour la meilleure série d’introduction et la meilleure série sur la société et la culture. Erika, gagnante de Survivor 41, met en lumière les oubliés et les sous-estimés, en présentant des entrevues inspirantes avec des invités du monde de la culture pop, des médias sociaux et de la téléréalité. Le balado explore leurs parcours à travers le doute et le jugement, créant un espace sécuritaire pour des conversations stimulantes et authentiques.
Le 7e Prix canadien du balado invite le public à voter pour son balado préféré dans la catégorie « Choix du public ». Pour plus d’informations et pour voter, visitez le http://canpodawards.ca/vote/peoples-choice et joignez-vous à la conversation en utilisant le mot-clic #PrixDuBalado.
À propos des Prix canadiens du balado
Les Prix canadiens du balado ont été créés en 2018 par Podcamp Toronto pour mettre en valeur le meilleur de la production audio numérique canadienne sur demande. Les prix proposent des catégories dans des domaines tels que le documentaire, la politique, les arts et la culture.
Pour en savoir plus sur les Prix canadiens du balado, veuillez visiter le site Web des prix à l’adresse https://canpodawards.ca/.
Contact :
Pour les demandes des médias et de plus amples informations, veuillez contacter :
John Leschinski media@canpodawards.ca
Nominees include:
- Outstanding Adult Series
- The Creative Imbalance
- Lullaby: The Fear Podcast
- Opinionated Lushes
- Sex Ed with Tim
- The Venus Cuckoldress Podcast
- Outstanding Arts Series
- The Creative Imbalance
- Geist
- Getting Lit with Linda - The Canadian Literature Podcast
- Second Act Actors
- Three Kitchens Podcast
- Outstanding Artwork for a Series
- Canadian History Ehx
- Dice Shame
- No Quest for the Wicked
- Spooked!
- Water We Doing?
- Outstanding Branded Series
- Healthy Canadians
- Teacher Talk: An ETT Podcast
- The Forefront: Ideas for cities
- The Village Podcast from The Bookshelf
- Yes, We Are Open!
- Outstanding Business Series
- Invested in our New Reality
- Just Good Business
- Post Shift, The Hospitality Podcast
- Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder
- Where Work Meets Life™ with Dr. Laura
- Outstanding Comedy Series
- Ghostfacers: A Supernatural Rewatch
- No Quest for the Wicked
- Opinionated Lushes
- Spooked!
- The Diecast Podcast
- Outstanding Debut for a Series
- Deviser
- Do You Watch Anime?
- Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan
- SHE SOARS
- Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry
- Outstanding Education Series
- Canadian Health Information Podcast
- F*ck Buddies: A Sex and Dating Advice Podcast
- Sex Ed with Tim
- Teacher Talk: An ETT Podcast
- The Forefront: Ideas for cities
- Outstanding Fiction Series
- Deviser
- Hi Nay
- Malevolent
- Tale of The Manticore, a Dark Fantasy Dungeons & Dragons Audiodrama
- Tavern Tales Junior
- Outstanding Foreign Series
- Cinematic Sound Radio - Soundtracks From Films, TV and Video Games
- Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game Podcast
- Give It To Me Straight
- StringCast | استرینگکست
- The Things That Made Me Queer
- Outstanding Francophone Series
- Balado d’information sur la santé au Canada
- J’ai fait un humain - Gabrielle Caron
- Les Dérangeants
- Mon Carnet, l'actu numérique
- Pas sorti du bois
- Outstanding Health & Fitness Series
- Canadian Health Information Podcast
- Journey Into Yoga
- Living Transplant
- Mind Beyond the Mission
- Sex Ed with Tim
- Best Host in a Series
- Danielle for Geist
- Reid Vanier for Ghostfacers: A Supernatural Rewatch
- Jonny for The Diecast Podcast
- Niall Spain for No Quest for the Wicked
- Ashley Lanna for Lullaby: The Fear Podcast
- Outstanding Indigenous Series
- MEDIA INDIGENA : Indigenous current affairs
- Nation to Nation
- Spirit Bear Podcast
- The ʔasqanaki Podcast by Smokii Sumac
- Warrior Life
- Outstanding Kids & Family Series
- Mind Beyond the Mission
- Momwell
- Sleep Tight Relax - Calming Bedtime Stories and Meditations
- Sleep Tight Stories - Bedtime Stories for Kids
- Tavern Tales Junior
- Outstanding Leisure Series
- Do You Watch Anime?
- Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan
- It's Dangerous to Go Alone!
- No Quest for the Wicked
- Three Kitchens Podcast
- Outstanding Main Title Theme Music for a Series
- Geist
- Ghostfacers: A Supernatural Rewatch
- Lullaby: The Fear Podcast
- Music Buddy
- The Diecast Podcast
- Outstanding Music Series
- 90's Tunes
- Music Buddy
- Pop Capsule Podcast
- The Latin Jukebox
- Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry
- Outstanding News & Current Affairs Series
- PressProgress Sources
- Speaking Municipally
- Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder
- The FEED
- Wonk
- Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for a Series
- Geist
- Human B Gon
- Malevolent
- Tale of The Manticore, a Dark Fantasy Dungeons & Dragons Audiodrama
- The Program audio series
- Outstanding Production for a Series
- Doctor DC Podcast
- Geist
- Lullaby: The Fear Podcast
- On a Dark, Cold Night
- The Diecast Podcast
- Outstanding Science Series
- Let's Take This Outside
- Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear Podcast
- The Debrief Weekly Report | A Science and Technology News Podcast
- UAP STUDIES Podcast
- Water We Doing?
- Outstanding Society & Culture Series
- F*ck Buddies: A Sex and Dating Advice Podcast
- Geist
- Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan
- Opinionated Lushes
- The Fandom Show
- Outstanding Sports Series
- FEMME D’HOCKEY
- Going Deep with Donnovan Bennett
- Let's Take This Outside
- Pas sorti du bois
- Sports for Social Impact
- Outstanding Technology Series
- Dr. VR
- Invested in our New Reality
- One Minute Podcast Tips
- The Debrief Weekly Report | A Science and Technology News Podcast
- What's up with the internet?
- Outstanding Television & Film Series
- Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan
- I Hate It But I Love It
- Talk From Superheroes
- The Produce Stand Podcast
- The Villain Was Right
- Outstanding True Crime Series
- Canadian True Crime
- Crime Beat
- Island Crime
- Summer Camp: The Case of the Phantom Pooper
- Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry
Nominees for the People’s Choice Award are:
- People’s Choice
- F*ck Buddies: A Sex and Dating Advice Podcast
- Geist
- Ghostfacers: A Supernatural Rewatch
- Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan
- Lullaby: The Fear Podcast
- No Quest for the Wicked
- Opinionated Lushes
- Sex Ed with Tim
- Spooked!
- The Diecast Podcast
