The 2026 Podcast Hall of Fame class has been announced, celebrating the creators, innovators, and advocates who have helped shape the modern podcasting landscape. Organizers describe these inductees as “visionary creators, innovators, and advocates whose work has shaped the modern podcasting landscape.”
The induction ceremony will take place on January 16, 2026 in Orlando, Florida, as part of the annual Podfest Expo — the longest‑running in‑person podcasting conference in the world. The evening’s host will be John Lee Dumas, founder and host of Entrepreneurs on Fire.
Here’s the full list of 2026 inductees:
- Mark Asquith — Founder of Captivate, a major podcast hosting and analytics platform.
- Arielle Nisenblatt — Founder of EarBuds Podcast Collective, a community and festival spotlighting women and nonbinary podcasters.
- Dan Carlin — Creator of Hardcore History, one of the most influential long‑form history podcasts.
- James Cridland — Editor of Podnews, a daily news service covering the global podcasting industry.
- Pat Flynn — Founder of Smart Passive Income and a pioneer in business‑focused podcasting.
- Julie Samuels — President/CEO of Tech:NYC and senior staff podcast troll attorney at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, advocating for creator rights.
- Veronica Belmont — Veteran podcaster and tech media personality (CNET’s Buzz Out Loud, Sword & Laser, Tekzilla).
- Sarah van Mosel — Former VP of Sponsorship at New York Public Radio, Acast, Stitcher, iHeart, and SiriusXM — instrumental in shaping podcast monetization.
- Paul Colligan — President of Podcast Partnership and long‑time industry strategist.
- Kerri Hoffman — CEO of PRX, leader in public radio and independent podcast production.
- Dan Miller — Host of 48 Days to the Work You Love — inducted in memoriam, with presentation by Dave Ramsey.
The Podcast Hall of Fame recognizes individuals whose contributions have had lasting influence on audio storytelling, industry standards, and podcast community growth. With this year’s class representing both creative excellence and industry leadership, the ceremony promises to be a cornerstone moment at Podfest 2026.
Podcasters and fans alike can attend in person or watch via recordings following the event.
