IHeartPodcast Awards 2025 Celebrates Top Podcasts at SXSW

The 2025 iHeartPodcast Awards, held on March 10 at SXSW in Austin, Texas, celebrated the best in podcasting with several notable winners. 'Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang' took home the Podcast of the Year award, with the hosts expressing their surprise and gratitude during their acceptance speech. Sarah Spain received the Social Impact Award for her influential podcast 'Good Game,' which focuses on women's sports and their growth in media coverage. Other winners included Mel Robbins for Best Overall Host and 'Betrayal' for Best Crime Podcast. The event featured a range of presenters and was streamed live, allowing fans worldwide to engage in the celebration of podcasting excellence. The awards highlighted the diverse range of content and voices that have emerged in the podcasting landscape.