PAST WINNERS OF LISTENERS' CHOICE
The 2026 BPAs Listeners' Choice Award
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The power is in your hands for the Listeners' Choice, the only podcast award decided entirely by the fans.
We’ve teamed up with Spotify to make casting your vote easier than ever. Whether your favourite show is an indie gem or a chart-topping hit, this is your chance to get them on the main stage.
Here is everything you need to know about how, when, and where to vote.
Round 1: The open vote
- Where: Right here on the British Podcast Awards website - VOTE NOW!
- How: Search for your favourite podcast and enter your email address.
- The Rules: You can vote once per email address. Any podcast currently available on Spotify is eligible for nomination.
- The Goal: The 20 podcasts with the most votes will advance to final round of voting.
Round 2: The Top 20 is revealed
- Where: Exclusively on Spotify’s new voting platform (mobile app only).
- How: Once the Top 20 are announced, head over to Spotify to back your favourites.
- The Rules: You have 3 votes to use however you like! Put them all behind your absolute favourite, or spread the love across your top three.
- The Goal: To find our winner!
