The Canadian Podcast Awards has announced the finalists for its eighth awards, highlighting the strength and evolution of the country’s podcasting community. This year, 2,248 submissions were received and 391 podcasts were nominated, demonstrating continued growth and participation from creators nationwide. From these, 102 podcasts advanced to finalist status across a diverse range of categories.

This year’s program is supported by a range of partners who help celebrate and elevate Canadian creators. Shure, a long-standing leader in audio technology, returns as a major supporter of the awards. AmberMac Media, Web Hosting Canada, Leschinski Design, and PodCamp Toronto also contribute to the ongoing development and visibility of the Canadian podcasting community.

Leading the field is Planet Arcana with six nominations, celebrated for its immersive storytelling and creative world-building. Close behind, Mental Health is Horrifying and acclaimed fiction podcast Geist earned five nominations each, reinforcing the creative momentum seen across both emerging and established productions. Other highly recognized podcasts include Sorry About The Murder, No Quest for the Wicked, Opinionated Lushes, and The Diecast Podcast, each with four nominations.

More than 245 delegates participated in the nomination and selection process, reflecting the ongoing engagement and dedication within the Canadian podcasting space. Finalists span a wide range of formats and topics including arts, business, comedy, documentary, education, health, Indigenous storytelling, news, sports, technology, and true crime.

Public voting for the People’s Choice Award is now open, inviting listeners across the country to support their favourite podcasts.

To view finalists and participate in People’s Choice voting, visit:
https://canpodawards.ca/vote/peoples-choice

Top-Nominated Podcasts

• Planet Arcana — 6 nominations
• Mental Health is Horrifying — 5 nominations
• Geist — 5 nominations
• Sorry About The Murder — 4 nominations
• No Quest for the Wicked — 4 nominations
• Opinionated Lushes — 4 nominations
• The Diecast Podcast — 4 nominations

A full list of finalists is available below.

About the Canadian Podcast Awards

Founded in 2018 the Canadian Podcast Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in podcasting, recognizing both independent creators and established media. The Awards feature categories across a wide range of topics and formats, showcasing the innovation, talent, and diversity that make Canada’s podcasting community one of the most dynamic in the world.

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
media@canpodawards.ca

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Les Prix canadiens du balado annoncent les finalistes, témoignant de la croissance continue de l’industrie

Les Prix canadiens du balado ont annoncé les finalistes de leur huitième édition, soulignant la force et l’évolution de la communauté canadienne du balado. Cette année, 2 248 soumissions ont été reçues et 391 balados ont été proposés. Parmi ceux-ci, 102 balados se sont hissés au rang de finalistes dans un large éventail de catégories.

Cette édition est rendue possible grâce au soutien de plusieurs partenaires qui contribuent à la célébration et à la mise en valeur des créateurs canadiens. Shure, chef de file de longue date dans le domaine de la technologie audio, demeure un important soutien des prix. AmberMac Media, Web Hosting Canada, Leschinski Design et PodCamp Toronto contribuent également au développement continu et à la visibilité de la communauté canadienne du balado.

En tête des finalistes, Planet Arcana obtient six nominations, reconnu pour son univers riche et sa narration immersive. Mental Health is Horrifying et la série de fiction acclamée Geist suivent avec cinq nominations chacune, reflétant l’élan créatif observé autant chez les balados émergents qu’établis. D’autres balados très reconnus comprennent Sorry About The Murder, No Quest for the Wicked, Opinionated Lushes et The Diecast Podcast, chacun avec quatre nominations.

Au total, plus de 245 délégués ont participé au processus de mise en nomination et de sélection, illustrant l’engagement continu au sein de la communauté canadienne du balado. Les finalistes couvrent un vaste éventail de formats et de sujets, notamment les arts, les affaires, l’humour, le documentaire, l’éducation, la santé, les récits autochtones, l’actualité, les sports, la technologie et le vrai crime.

Le vote du public pour le Choix du public est maintenant ouvert, invitant les auditeurs de partout au pays à soutenir leurs balados préférés.

Pour consulter la liste des finalistes et voter au Choix du public, visitez : https://canpodawards.ca/vote/peoples-choice

Balados les plus nommés

• Planet Arcana — 6 nominations
• Mental Health is Horrifying — 5 nominations
• Geist — 5 nominations
• Sorry About The Murder — 4 nominations
• No Quest for the Wicked — 4 nominations
• Opinionated Lushes — 4 nominations
• The Diecast Podcast — 4 nominations

La liste complète des finalistes est disponible ci-dessous.

À propos des Prix canadiens du balado

Fondés en 2018, les Prix canadiens du balado célèbrent l’excellence en baladodiffusion, en reconnaissant des créateurs dans une vaste gamme de catégories et de formats. Les prix mettent en lumière l’innovation, la qualité narrative et la diversité des perspectives qui façonnent le paysage du balado canadien.

Les Prix canadiens du balado remercient le soutien de leurs partenaires :

Shure, AmberMac Media, Web Hosting Canada, Leschinski Design et PodCamp Toronto.

Pour plus d’information : https://canpodawards.ca

Contact médias :
media@canpodawards.ca

Nominees include:

• Adult
  • It’s Dangerous to Go Alone
  • Lullaby: The Fear Podcast
  • Sex Ed with Tim
  • The Powder Room
  • The Venus Cuckoldress Podcast
• Arts
  • Books Unbound
  • On Staging
  • Second Act Actors
  • The Creative Imbalance
  • True North Country Comics Podcasts
• Artwork
  • F*ck Buddies: A Sex and Dating Advice Podcast
  • Haunted Canada: Ghost stories and the unexplained
  • Mental Health is Horrifying
  • Sorry About The Murder
  • Woodbine: A Parkdale Haunts Production
• Branded
  • Artifactuality
  • Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our aging population
  • Just Good Business
  • SickKids VS
  • Union Safety Net | Le filet de sécurité syndical
• Business
  • Ampersand
  • Community
  • Racines & récoltes
  • Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder
  • The Startup Different Podcast
• Comedy
  • Ghostfacers: A Supernatural Rewatch
  • No Quest for the Wicked
  • Opinionated Lushes
  • Talk From Superheroes
  • The Diecast Podcast
• Debut
  • Bemaadizijig Ganoonindwaa: Talking to People
  • Canardian
  • Public Health is Dead
  • Sorry About The Murder
  • The Powder Room
• Documentary
  • Broomgate: A Curling Scandal
  • Canadian History Ehx
  • Deep into History
  • Geist
  • Rooked: The Cheaters' Gambit
• Education
  • Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD
  • Mental Health is Horrifying
  • Self Help Me
  • Sex Ed with Tim
  • The Forefront: Ideas for cities
• Fiction
  • Comedians In Dungeons Getting Dragons
  • Planet Arcana
  • Sorry About The Murder
  • Tavern Tales
  • Welcome To The Wastes
• Foreign
  • Cinematic Sound Radio – Soundtracks From Films, TV and Video Games
  • Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game Podcast
  • Discovering Downie
  • Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum
  • Queening Out w/ Laganja Estranja and Joseph Shepherd
• Francophone
  • La Zone Van Life
  • Le Devoir
  • Pas sorti du bois
  • Racines & récoltes
  • Un peu de crime dans ton café
• Health & Fitness
  • BOGA: Wellness With Boa
  • Mental Health is Horrifying
  • Public Health is Dead
  • Self Help Me
  • The Insomnia Project
• Host
  • Ashley Lanna for Lullaby: The Fear Podcast
  • Craig Baird for Canadian History Ehx
  • Dain Miller for F*ck Buddies: A Sex and Dating Advice Podcast
  • Danielle Matar for Geist
  • Jon Robertson for The Diecast Podcast
• Indigenous
  • Actors and Ancestors
  • Bemaadizijig Ganoonindwaa: Talking to People
  • Indigenous Medicine Stories: Anishinaabe mshkiki nwii-dbaaddaan
  • Matriarch Movement
  • Warrior Life
• Kids & Family
  • Momwell
  • Ok Mom Podcast
  • Sleep Tight Relax – Calming Bedtime Stories and Meditations
  • Tavern Tales Junior
  • The Archery Parent Podcast
• Leisure
  • Do You Watch Anime?
  • Good Enough Gaming Pod
  • It’s Dangerous to Go Alone
  • Opinionated Lushes
  • Planet Arcana
• Main Title Theme Music
  • Geist
  • No Quest for the Wicked
  • Planet Arcana
  • The Diecast Podcast
  • Woodbine: A Parkdale Haunts Production
• Music
  • 90's Tunes
  • Encore: The Stories Behind The Songs You Love
  • ESC101 – A Eurovision History Podcast
  • On The Porch With Front Porch Music
  • There Can Only Be One
• News & Current Affairs
  • AnthroDish
  • Municipal Affairs
  • Speaking Municipally
  • Toronto Mike'd: The Official Toronto Mike Podcast
  • Wonk
• Original Music and Lyrics
  • Books Unbound
  • No Quest for the Wicked
  • Planet Arcana
  • Voices of Long Covid
  • Woodbine: A Parkdale Haunts Production
• Production
  • Canadian History Ehx
  • Deep into History
  • Geist
  • Planet Arcana
  • The Diecast Podcast
• Science
  • Public Health is Dead
  • Right Of Way
  • SickKids VS
  • Songbirding
  • The Warblers by Birds Canada
• Society & Culture
  • Canadian History Ehx
  • Deep into History
  • F*ck Buddies: A Sex and Dating Advice Podcast
  • Geist
  • Opinionated Lushes
• Sports
  • Around The CFL Podcast
  • Community Trail Running
  • Down The Stretch Podcast
  • Leafs Talk
  • Outdoor Journal Radio: The Podcast
• Technology
  • Disruptors
  • Dr. VR
  • One Minute Podcast Tips
  • Solve for X: Innovations to Change the World
  • The Debrief Weekly Report | A Science and Technology News Podcast
• Television & Film
  • I Hate It But I Love It
  • It's Not That Bad
  • Mental Health is Horrifying
  • The Produce Stand Podcast 🍁 A Letterkenny and Shoresy Aftershow
  • The Villain Was Right
• True Crime
  • Haunted Canada: Ghost stories and the unexplained
  • Rooked: The Cheaters' Gambit
  • True North True Crime
  • Un peu de crime dans ton café
  • 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
  • It’s Dangerous to Go Alone
  • Mental Health is Horrifying
  • No Quest for the Wicked
  • Opinionated Lushes
  • Planet Arcana
  • Sorry About The Murder
  • The Diecast Podcast
  • The Powder Room