History was made at the Golden Globes this year when Good Hang With Amy Poehler snagged the inaugural Golden Globe Best Podcast award. That’s right — the awards ceremony that has long celebrated film and television added podcasting to its roster, and one of comedy’s most beloved voices walked away with the first-ever Globe in the category.
The honor not only reflects how podcasts have become major cultural players but also highlights Poehler’s ability to connect, amuse, and uplift audiences in ways that truly resonate.
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Podcasts have been growing in cultural clout for years, but this year the Golden Globes officially acknowledged them as part of the entertainment ecosystem and chose a winner that feels both joyful and iconic.
Good Hang With Amy Poehler isn’t just a podcast. It’s a vibe. Conversations, humor, sincerity, and genuine curiosity — all wrapped up in Poehler’s irrepressible personality. Critics praised the show for its warmth, relatability, and boundary-less charm, ultimately earning it the first-ever Golden Globe Best Podcast award.
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When Amy Poehler took the stage to accept the award, the room wasn’t just laughing — it was feeling the moment. In her speech, Poehler thanked her listeners, collaborators, and — several hearts fluttered — her boyfriend Joel Lovell, whom she publicly praised on stage. Her simple “I love you” shifted the vibe from celebratory to deeply personal, making the win even more touching.
Fans were quick to point out that the energy of the speech was both heartfelt and unfiltered — very much in line with the spirit of the podcast itself.
The introduction of a Podcast category at the Golden Globes signals something bigger than just another award. It acknowledges that podcasts are now a core form of storytelling, cultural conversation, and entertainment influence on par with film and TV.
Critics and commentators celebrated the move, noting that podcasts are often where voices, nuance, and long-form conversations thrive — and that awarding one at a major ceremony was long overdue.
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Expect this category to become a highlight of future Golden Globes. With the bar set by Good Hang With Amy Poehler, listeners and creators will be watching to see who earns next year’s nod — and which shows become part of podcast history.
This feels like the start of something loud, bright, and long-lasting — in true Golden Globes fashion.