‘Wisecrack’ Wins Podcast Of The Year at 2026 Ambies

Hollywood Reporter

by Caitlin Huston

February 25, 2026

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The 2026 Ambie Awards celebrated podcasting excellence, crowning *Wisecrack* as Podcast of the Year. This six-part series, produced by Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts, blends true-crime storytelling with comedy, following UK comedian Edd Hedges and journalist Jodi Tovay as they explore a real-life hometown murder. Wisecrack triumphed over stiff competition, including *Call Her Daddy*, *Crime Junkie*, *SmartLess*, and *Pod Save America*. The podcast also secured Best Society and Culture Podcast, among other accolades. The ceremony, held in Brooklyn at the Arlo Williamsburg as part of On Air Fest, featured several notable winners. *Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend* claimed Best Comedy Podcast, while *Death, Sex & Money* took home Best Interview Podcast. *The Indicator from Planet Money* won for Best Business Podcast. Additionally, *Pablo Torre Finds Out*’s host, Pablo Torre, was honored as Vanguard Podcaster of the Year. The event also celebrated industry pioneers: Kara Swisher received the Governors Award for her contributions to podcasting growth, and the late Reggie Ossé was posthumously awarded the Impact Award by his wife, Akim Vann. The awards ceremony highlighted the diversity and depth of podcasting across genres and formats. *Redacted History* earned Best DIY Podcast, while *Our Ancestors Were Messy* claimed both Best Indie

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Originally published on Hollywood Reporter on 2/25/2026