The Ambie Awards are a celebration of the best in audio. That includes the ever-expanding world of podcasting. Whether you listen to podcasts all the time or you’re just getting into them, you’re probably on the lookout for new recommendations to try. After all, once you find a podcast you like, it’s easy to binge-listen and finish it within a few days, leaving you with nothing to listen to. So here are some of the best podcasts from 2023 which won awards at the Ambies.
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Chameleon: Wild Boys
Chameleon: Wild Boys from Campside Media won Podcast of the Year. This podcast goes to show that sometimes truth is stranger than fiction as the latest season tells the bizarre story of two young men who showed up to a small Canadian town claiming to have been raised in the wilderness. However, the story turned out to be a complete lie. Host Sam Mullins uncovers the strange details of this event as it unfolded in his hometown.
Bone Valley
If you’re looking for a true crime fix, Bone Valley is a great option. It won in both the Best Documentary Podcast and Best Reporting categories. This podcast takes an in-depth look into the 1987 case of Michelle Schofield, whose husband is behind bars despite evidence pointing towards a different suspect and even a confession.
Up And Vanished
Another great option for a true crime podcast to try is Up And Vanished. This podcast from Tenderfoot TV won Best True Crime Podcast. This podcast follows a different case for each season, and investigates the disappearances of 7 people. Cold cases begin to gain new traction as the reporters look into the details of these cases and shed new light on each one.
Why Won’t You Date Me? With Nicole Byer
For a more lighthearted listen, Why Won’t You Date Me is the perfect fun and chatty podcast to get into. This podcast won Best Comedy Podcast at the Ambies. Comedian Nicole Byer explores being single as well as the various types of relationships, their benefits and drawbacks. She has a variety of guests on to cover these topics, which leads to hilarious and entertaining conversations.
Scamfluencers
Another great award winning podcast to try is Scamfluencers. Scamfluencers won Best Entertainment Podcast, and it’s easy to see why. This podcast from Wondery explores the world of online deception as hosts Scaachi Koul and Sarah Hagi investigate cases of the Internet-famous using their platforms for nefarious purposes.