Sound of Success: The 2023 Irish Podcast Awards Honours the Voices That Defined the Year

The Irish Podcast Awards Announces 2023 Winners

Dublin, Ireland – November 21, 2023 – The Morrison Hotel in Dublin was a hive of excitement and talent on Tuesday evening as it played host to the eagerly anticipated 2023 The Irish Podcast Awards brought to you by PodPod. The event, hosted by Zara King and Richard Chambers of Virgin Media News and presenters of The Group Chat podcast, was the talk of the town, with a sold-out venue buzzing with the energy of podcast industry luminaries.

The awards recognised the extraordinary achievements across various genres, from the gripping historical narratives of “The Troubles Podcast” to the comedic brilliance of “The 2 Johnnies Podcast.” Notably, “The Met Éireann Podcast” took home the Climate category, marking a win for informative and engaging environmental content.

2023 The Irish Podcast Awards Winner Highlights:

• CLIMATE: “The Met Eireann Podcast” by Met Eireann (Headstuff & The Podcast Studios)
• COMEDY: “The 2 Johnnies Podcast” by The 2 Johnnies (The 2 Johnnies)
• DOCUMENTARY: “Documentary on One: Blackrock Boys” by Liam O’Brien (RTÉ Radio 1)
• INTERVIEW: “Where is My Mind” By Niall Breslin/Big Face Productions (Big Face Productions)
• SPOTLIGHT: “My Therapist Ghosted Me” by Joanne McNally & Vogue Williams (Global)
• PODCAST CHAMPION sponsored by Global: “The Blindboy Podcast” by Blindboy (Spinsters Tiffin & Sons)
• LISTENERS CHOICE sponsored by Acast: Talking Bollox Podcast (Acast)
• PODCAST OF THE YEAR sponsored by GoLoud: “The Troubles Podcast” by Oisin Feeney (The Troubles Podcast)

In a testament to the versatility and depth of Irish podcasting, “My Therapist Ghosted Me” claimed the Spotlight award, while the incredible “Documentary on One: Blackrock Boys” was the standout winner for the Documentary category. The Podcast Champion title was deservedly awarded to the inimitable Blindboy for “The Blindboy Podcast,” showcasing his unrivalled influence and contribution to the medium.

The prestigious Listeners’ Choice award, a nod to the people’s voice, was proudly secured for the second year in a row by the “Talking Bollox Podcast.“

“The awards tonight have not only honoured individual talent but also the collective spirit and innovation driving the Irish podcast industry,” said Adam Shepherd from PodPod. “It’s a celebration of the rich tapestry of stories and voices that connect us all.”

For a complete list of winners and more details, visit www.theirishpodcastawards.ie

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