2025 iHP Awards to Celebrate Podcasting's Best at SXSW

iHeart Podcast Awards 2025

The iHeartPodcast Awards are returning with a live event at SXSW, showcasing 2024's most notable podcast voices and creators. Slated for Monday, March 10 at the renowned ACL Live at The Moody Theater in Austin, TX, the ceremony will highlight the year's podcasting milestones and innovative content creators.

Hosted by Jack O'Brien and Miles Gray from "The Daily Zeitgeist," the event promises an evening filled with industry recognition and entertainment. Notable presenters such as Annaleigh Ashford, Melissa Moore, Cam Jordan, Chelsea Handler, Dennis Quaid, Ed Helms, Georgia Hardstark, Karen Kilgiraff, Joe Manganiello, Kyle MacLachlan, Sarah Spain, and Sophia Bush will grace the stage, alongside an exciting lineup of nominees and surprise celebrity appearances.

The 2025 iHeartPodcast Awards will be broadcasted live on select iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide. Additionally, fans can catch the ceremony on iHeartRadio's YouTube and Facebook channels starting at 10 p.m. CT. For those unable to attend in person, the event will also be available on-demand on iHeartRadio's YouTube channel after the initial livestream.

The awards will be produced by iHeartMedia veterans John Sykes, Tom Poleman, Conal Byrne, and Bart Peters, ensuring an evening that celebrates the culture of podcasting.

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