2026 Parapod Podcast Awards — Coming Soon

Submissions open April 1, 2026

The Parapod Podcast Awards return in 2026 to celebrate the voices, stories, and creators shaping the paranormal, supernatural, UFO, and true crime podcasting world.

Each year, we honor podcasters who push boundaries, spark curiosity, and keep the unexplained alive — and 2026 is shaping up to be our biggest year yet.

Submissions open April 1, 2026.

Whether you’re a creator ready to showcase your work or a fan wanting to nominate your favorite podcast, this is your chance to be part of a community that thrives on mystery, truth-seeking, and unforgettable storytelling.

Stay tuned for category announcements, nominee details, and event updates as we count down to the 2026 Parapod Podcast Awards.

✨ Because the truth deserves to be heard.

Submissions Coming 2026

2025 Podcast Award Winners

Blurry Creatures

Winner of 'Best Cryptid Podcast'

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Somewhere in the Skies

Winner of 'UFO Podcast”

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Casefile

Winner of “Best True Crime Podcast”

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Earth Ancients

Winner of 'Best Ancient History / Archaeology Podcast’

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Psychic Matters

Winner of 'Best Psychic Podcast’

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Life, Death and the Space Between

Winner of 'Best Metaphysic / Spirituality Podcast’

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New England Legends

Winner of 'Best Ghost / Haunting Podcast’

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Stuff They Don’t Want You To Know

Winner of “Conspiracy Theory Rabbit Hole”

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Ryan Sprague (Somewhere in the Skies)

Winner of “Best Podcast Host”

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Otherworld – Hosted by Jack Wagner

Winner of ‘Best Podcast (Overall)’

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2024 Podcast Award Winners

Cryptid Cocktail Party

Winner of 'Best Cryptid Podcast'

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Getting Strange with Steffany Strange

Winner of 'Best Personal Transformation Podcast'

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Abandoned: The All-American Ruins

Winner of 'Best History Podcast'

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Stories with Sapphire

Winner of 'Best Supernatural Podcast'

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Paranormal Almanac

Winner of 'Best UFO Podcast'

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Hollyweird Paranormal

Winner of 'Best True Crime Podcast'

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The Witching Hour with Patti Negri

Winner of 'Best Psychic Podcast'

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