An awards night celebrating the funniest podcasts, people, and moments in the audio industry has been launched by Cheerful Earful.
The Golden Lobes will honour the hilarious podcasts and people that keep us laughing week after week.
After three successful years of Cheerful Earful attracting sold-out live audiences and top-tier comedy podcast talent, this new awards night continues the festival’s mission to celebrate, champion, and connect the vibrant world of funny podcasts.
Although these new awards focus on comedy and entertainment, podcasts of any genre from around the globe can enter. Whether it’s a laugh-out-loud blooper from a true-crime podcast or an off-the-cuff tangent in a history show, the awards have been created to included humour wherever it’s found.
“Awards can often be a last-minute hassle,” says Cheerful Earful founder Giles Gear. “The Golden Lobes have been designed with podcasters in mind – affordable, straightforward, and stress-free.
“We’re incredibly grateful to our headline partner, Adelicious, whose generous support, along with contributions from other industry leaders, has made this possible.”
Andrew Goldsmith, CEO of Adelicious added: “Comedy podcasts bring joy to millions, and it’s about time they finally got the recognition they deserve, with their own dedicated awards.
“The diversity and creativity within the comedy podcast space is incredible, and Adelicious is proud to support the Golden Lobes and join them to celebrate the best in the industry.”
Entries to the awards are open now and close at 11.59pm on 15 March 2025 and cost £25 in one or multiple categories, with submissions capped at five minutes to keep things simple and focused on creativity.
The awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday 7 May at the Clapham Grand in London.
Award Categories
- Best Blooper – Hilarious moments that didn’t make the final cut.
- Best Tangent – Off-topic rants and digressions that stole the show.
- Grower, Not a Shower, supported by Mercury – Indie podcasts that started small but grew big.
- Best Social, supported by Podshop – Podcasts with the best viral and memeworthy moments.
- Funniest Student Podcast – Recognising the next generation of comedy talent.
- Best Guest – A guest who made a huge impact, regardless of celebrity status.
- Best Listener Moment, supported by Audio UK – Unforgettable call-ins, confessions, or emails.
- Earworm Award – The catchiest, funniest theme tune or jingle.
- Best Live Podcast, supported by PodLife Events – Celebrating podcasts that shine in front of live audiences.
- Best Scripted Show, supported by Podomedy – Honouring comedy podcasts where writing leads the way.
- Best Artwork, supported by Louie Hayman Design– Podcast covers that grab attention and stand out.
- The Listener Lobe, supported by Adelicious – The fan-favourite award, where the public has their say.
- The Big Ears Award, supported by Adelicious – The funniest podcast of the year.
Winners will receive:
- A bespoke Golden Lobe trophy
- A custom-designed, year-stamped digital badge
- A one-year Auphonic S Plan subscription with exclusive discount codes for all nominees.
- An editorial spotlight in Podbible.
- A one-year British Comedy Guide Pro subscription
- A free bottle of fizz from The Clapham Grand to toast your win
- Two free tickets to any event at The Clapham Grand over the next 12 months
- Discounted access to Podshop’s studio services for all nominees and winners
- A year’s free Creator Membership from Audio UK
