London, UK — The 2026 Golden Lobes Podcast Awards nominations have been announced, with Podomedy, the UK’s podcast comedy network, securing 19 nominations across 12 shows.
The result places Podomedy among the most widely represented independent networks in this year’s awards, underlining the growing influence of indie-led comedy in a space increasingly defined by originality, audience connection and format innovation. Alongside nominees such as Romesh Ranganathan, Ian Hislop and Sir Andy Murray, Podomedy’s shows sit firmly within the top tier of UK podcast comedy in 2026.
Hosted by the team behind the Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival, the Golden Lobes celebrate the funniest moments in podcasting, from standout performances and unforgettable tangents to scripted storytelling, audio craft and audience engagement.
Damien St John, Co-Founder and CEO at Podomedy said: “This is a huge moment for everyone across the Podomedy network. The Golden Lobes are about recognising the moments that genuinely connect with audiences, and that’s exactly what independent creators are best at. To see our shows nominated alongside some of the biggest names in UK podcasting is a real signal that indie comedy isn’t just competing, it’s leading.”
Read the full list of nominations
Podomedy shows nominated at the Golden Lobes 2026
Podomedy’s nominations span a broad range of categories, reflecting both the diversity of its slate and the strength of its creative output:
Austen After Dark - Best Artwork, Best New Show
Fandomentals - Best Guest
Legitimate Likes - Best Blooper, Best International Show
Limited Time Only - Best Scripted Show, Best Tangent
Out of Character with Alex Lynch - Grower Not a Shower
Pirate Material - Earworm Award
Ramon Fear’s Terror Tapes - Best Scripted Show
SpyHards – A Spy Movie Podcast - Best Guest, Beyond the Feed
The Podcast Nobody Asked For - Beyond the Feed, Earworm Award
Thots TV - Best Social, Beyond the Feed, Earworm Award
Tyrant in Training - Best International Show
Wrestling With The Champ - Best Guest
About Podomedy
Podomedy is the UK’s podcast comedy network, home to award-winning independent creators and shows across a wide range of formats since 2023. With a focus on creative development, audience growth and brand partnerships, Podomedy helps podcasts move from passion projects to scalable entertainment properties for comedians and brands.
About the Golden Lobes 2026
The Golden Lobes Podcast Awards 2026 takes place on October 6th 2026 at The Clapham Grand in London, hosted by kings of the internet, Jake Bhardwaj and Max Fosh, with appearances from familiar faces across the podcast and comedy worlds., with tickets available via the Cheerful Earful website.
For more information, including timings, venue details and tickess, visit: https://www.cheerfulearful.co.uk