The winner of the first political podcast award was revealed last night.
The award announced by Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart was announced at the ceremony held at Westminster last night sponsored by Gyles Brandreth.
Election dysfunction stars, Harriet Harman, Ruth Davidson, Beth Rigby, and Jess Philips have picked up two trophy for the best new commercials and comedy moment this year. The judge praised the cheeky segment that Boris Johnson forgot to bring his ID to the polling place.
He picked up two trophy, and his Escater's former Prime Minister George Ozbourne, his partner and former Minister of Labor, waved the television moderator Ed Balls.
They also won the YouTube People's Friendship Award.
Categories without general voting are determined by an independent judging committee composed of other people, including Anas Salwal MSP, the chairman of An Alexander, a political leader in Good Morning British, and the Scottish labor party leader Anas Salwal MSP. It was done.
The judge stood up at dawn and concluded that Sam Cots, a political editor of Sky's news, and Jack Blanchard in Politico had been rewarded.
Since the scoop of the Year has become a potential buyer of telegraph and audience, he went to a news agent for a campaign group that Luis Guuds presented to a hedge fund's billionaire Paul Marshall's social medial activities. I did it.
The judge praised the Podcast, which praised the “political news other than Westmin Star Bubble”. Simple Politics, established by former teacher Tatton Spillar, won the most original category.
The judge loved FT's Chief Foreign Columnist Gideon Rachman's Podcast. This was awarded the international award because it indicated that there was room for a serious and long format in podcasts.
Katie Perrior, the chairman of INHOUSE COMMUNICATIONS and the founder of the political podcast award, states: It was wonderful to see many talented people from the world of political podcasts gathering in one room and celebrating the success of providing information in an innovative way.
“The strength of submitting to the award shows that despite the issues facing the media, high -quality content and insight analysis are always outstanding, regardless of format.
“Our independent examination committee faced a challenging job when choosing a winner from a magnificent example of creativity and editing.
“Thanks to everyone who submitted the entry. Congratulations to the winners. I'm looking forward to experiencing better materials next year.”
The ceremony at St. Jungs in Westminster's Smith Square was hosted by a broadcast station and a former MP Guills brand dress. He said: “It was like grazing a cat!”
The Review Committee is a member of the House of Representatives Curoline Nooks, the leader of the Scottish Labor Anas Salwal MSP, the Deputy Mayor of London Methe Coban, the former Minister Ed Wege, the political director of Dowing Street, Claire Reynolds, Robert Corville, a female 2 -win founder, Barones Annkin, CPS director and Sunday Times columnist.
Political PodCast AWARDS 2025 winner
The best newcomer
Election dysfunction (Sky News) Beth Rigby, Harriet Harman, Jess Philips, Ruth Davidson
The judge states: “The election dysfunction provided a really refreshing thing, and in a very short period of time, established a standard position in the Westmin Star Podcast world. It is attractive to reach a wide range of audience, far beyond the bubble. It's fun and useful.
This year's comedy moment
Election dysfunction (Sky News) Beth Rigby, Harriet Harman, Jess Philips, Ruth Davidson
Judge said that Beth Rigby's response to comments was further improved by the comment that Jess Philips did not bring his ID to Boris Johnson (regulations introduced by his government) that he did not bring his ID to the polling place.
This year's international podcast.
Rachman Review (Financial Times)
The judge praised the podcast of Gideon Ruckman, the Chief Foreignist in the FT as “true international”, and added that there is room for a serious and longer form interview in podcasts. I did it.
This year's interview
Interview with Persephonica (Persephonica) with George Ozborn and Ed Balls Michael Gave
The judge states:
“It was attractive to listen to two men who are huge politicians who are exposed to the seasoned media performers. It was different and attractive for their experience and knowledge.”
Most original format
Simple Politics Podcast (media deprivation)
Judges usually reach people who may not be able to hear political podcasts.
“It's difficult to be original in the world of podcasts, but the” what you need to know here “is ready in those roughs is different from most other podcasts. “
This year's presenter
Jack Blanchard and Sam Cots -Jack and Sams' politics (politics and sky news)
The judge felt that this category was very difficult. They gave a high reputation to Hannah Barnes in a new politician Podcast, acknowledging Alastair Campbell and Rolly Stewart.
However, Podcast concluded that “the presenter Jack Blanchard and Sam Cots were the winners because they became the must -see commander.
Producer of the Year
Andrew Alexander -How to win the election (Times)
The judge said that the entry showed “incredible creativity”, and Andrew said, “I have a compelling content talent.”
New star
Sascha O'SULLIVAN -Westminster Insider (Politico)
Judges have told Sasca that they have “intimate and attractive styles, natural broadcasting stations that are skilled to draw listeners in reports.” A new voice that looks like a bright future. “
This year's scoop
News Agent: Paul Marshall Story
The judge stated that the comprehensive and bold survey was a “true podcast scoop” where the story was broken by the podcast itself.
Selection of people sponsored by YouTube
Political currency
Thousands of people voted for their favorite podcasts, which was a very close result.
This year's podcast
The rest is politics -Alastia Campbell and Rory Stewart (Galle hanger)
The judge judged that this was a podcast that really changed political podcasts here in the UK, and felt that their huge audience and popularity could not be ignored.
