2026 iHeartPodcast Awards: The Best Of The Green Carpet

The 2026 iHeartPodcast Awards took over Austin, Texas during SXSW to celebrate all of your favorite podcasts of the year.

For the second consecutive year, awards were presented at ACL Live at the Moody Theater in celebration of the best in podcasting and most influential creators in the industry, and this year's ceremony will be hosted by actress, comedian and "Thanks Dad" podcast host Ego Nwodim. Podcasts will be awarded in genres including Comedy, Crime, Sports, News, Business, Pop Culture, Food and more.

But before the awards nominees and presenters hit the stage, they hung out backstage where they walked the iHeartPodcast Awards Green Carpet, brought to you by Avocados from Mexico. Check out the best of the Green Carpet below.