The Canadian Podcast Awards proudly celebrated another incredible year, honouring the talent, passion, and dedication that define Canada’s podcasting community. With over 2,300 votes cast and participation from more than 1,000 individuals, this year’s event highlighted the continued growth and influence of Canadian podcasts.

This year’s awards were filmed at Little Canada in Toronto—an immersive experience that captures the sights, sounds, and wonder of Canada in miniature scale.

“What better way to showcase this country’s big stories and voices than at 1/87th scale?” said John Leschinski, Founder of the Canadian Podcast Awards. “Little Canada’s dedication to storytelling and celebrating Canada made it the perfect backdrop for this year’s awards.”

The ceremony featured presenters who are not only distinguished in their fields, but also past award winners. Among them were Juice Boxx (Debut), Craig Baird (People’s Choice), Trevor Campbell (Adult), and Tchadas Leo (Indigenous).

The event was made possible through the significant support of Shure, whose ongoing contributions continue to elevate the Canadian podcasting industry. Additionally, Recycle My Electronics generously supported the Business, Society & Culture, and Technology categories.

“Every voice has its unique frequency, and every story resonates differently,” said John Leschinski. “Shure’s involvement signifies an enduring commitment to capturing these voices with clarity and precision.”

Erika Casupanan, the first Canadian winner of CBS’s Survivor and a first-time podcaster, took home two awards in her debut year: Debut and Television & Film.

“It is such an honor to have joined this community. I felt so loved. I felt so supported.” said Erika Casupanan.

Other multiple standout wins included “Geist” excelling in Arts and Original Music, and “Lullaby: The Fear Podcast” taking home awards for People’s Choice and Production.

The Canadian Podcast Awards congratulates all the winners and extends gratitude to the entire podcasting community for their remarkable contributions and dedication to storytelling.

Watch the full ceremony at canpodawards.ca/livestream.

Key Facts:

• Over 2300 votes cast.
• 1000 individuals participated in the voting process.
• Intro and outro recorded at Little Canada, a miniature recreation of Canada, in Toronto Ontario.
• Shure’s significant support and contribution continues to uplift the Canadian podcasting industry.
• Recycle My Electronics supported the Business, Society and Culture, and Technology categories.
• Presenters included past winners Juice Boxx, Craig Baird, Trevor Campbell, and Tchadas Leo.

Notable Winners:

• Alan Cross: “Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry” (Music) Radio Personality
• Erika Casupanan: “Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan” (Debut, TV and Film) First Canadian winner of CBS’s Survivor.
• Cody Crain: Spooked! (Comedy) CBS’s Ghosts.

List of Winners:

• F*ck Buddies: A Sex and Dating Advice Podcast

  • Outstanding Education Series

• Geist

  • Outstanding Arts Series
  • Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for a Series

• Ghostfacers: A Supernatural Rewatch

  • Outstanding Main Title Theme Music for a Series

• Give It To Me Straight

  • Outstanding Foreign Series

• Going Deep with Donnovan Bennett

  • Outstanding Sports Series

• Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan

  • Outstanding Debut for a Series
  • Outstanding Television & Film Series

• Hi Nay

  • Outstanding Fiction Series

• Just Good Business

  • Outstanding Business Series

• J’ai fait un humain – Gabrielle Caron

  • Outstanding Francophone Series

• Lullaby: The Fear Podcast

  • People’s Choice
  • Outstanding Production for a Series

• Niall Spain

  • Best Host in a Series for No Quest for the Wicked

• No Quest for the Wicked

  • Outstanding Artwork for a Series
  • Outstanding Leisure Series

• Opinionated Lushes

  • Outstanding Adult Series

• PressProgress Sources

  • Outstanding News & Current Affairs Series

• Sex Ed with Tim

  • Outstanding Health & Fitness Series

• Sleep Tight Stories – Bedtime Stories for Kids

  • Outstanding Kids & Family Series

• Spirit Bear Podcast

  • Outstanding Indigenous Series

• Spooked!

  • Outstanding Comedy Series

• Summer Camp: The Case of the Phantom Pooper

  • Outstanding True Crime Series

• The Fandom Show

  • Outstanding Society & Culture Series

• Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry

  • Outstanding Music Series

• Water We Doing?

  • Outstanding Science Series

• What's up with the internet?

  • Outstanding Technology Series

• Yes, We Are Open!

  • Outstanding Branded Series

La 7e édition des Prix Canadiens du Balado célèbre l’excellence avec plus de 2 300 votes à Little Canada

Les Prix Canadiens du Balado ont fièrement célébré une autre année incroyable, honorant le talent, la passion et le dévouement qui définissent la communauté des podcasteurs du Canada. Avec plus de 2 300 votes exprimés et la participation de plus de 1 000 personnes, l’événement de cette année a mis en lumière la croissance et l’influence continues des balados canadiens.

Les prix de cette année ont été filmés au Little Canada à Toronto, une expérience immersive qui capture les images, les sons et les merveilles du Canada à une échelle miniature.

« Quelle meilleure façon de mettre en valeur les grandes histoires et voix de ce pays qu’à l’échelle 1/87 ? a dit John Leschinski, fondateur des Prix Canadiens du Balado. « Le dévouement de Little Canada à raconter des histoires et à célébrer le Canada en a fait la toile de fond idéale pour les prix de cette année.  »

La cérémonie mettait en vedette des présentateurs qui se distinguent non seulement dans leur domaine, mais aussi d’anciens lauréats. Parmi eux se trouvaient Juice Boxx (Debut), Craig Baird (People’s Choice), Trevor Campbell (Adult) et Tchadas Leo (Indigenous).

L’événement a été rendu possible grâce au soutien important de Shure, dont les contributions continues continuent d’élever l’industrie canadienne du podcasting. De plus, Recycle My Electronics a généreusement soutenu les catégories Entreprise, Société et culture et Technologie.

« Chaque voix a sa fréquence unique et chaque histoire résonne différemment », a déclaré John Leschinski. « L’implication de Shure témoigne d’un engagement durable à saisir ces voix avec clarté et précision. »

Erika Casupanan, première gagnante canadienne de l’émission Survivor de CBS et balado pour la première fois, a remporté deux prix au cours de sa première année : Debut et Television and Film.

«C’est un tel honneur d’avoir rejoint cette communauté. Je me sentais tellement aimé. Je me sentais tellement soutenu. a dit Erika Casupanan.

Parmi les autres victoires notables, citons « Geist », excellant dans les arts et la musique originale, et « Lullaby : The Fear Podcast », remportant des prix pour le choix du public et la production.

Les Prix Canadiens du Balado félicitent tous les gagnants et expriment leur gratitude à toute la communauté des podcasteurs pour leurs contributions remarquables et leur dévouement à la narration.

Regardez la cérémonie complète à canpodawards.ca/livestream.