Scottish Podcast Awards

"I think, honestly for too long, creators in Scotland haven't had the platform for the recognition of their success so far." Bosses at Spotify say it's great the new Scottish Podcast Awards are showcasing the best talent in the nation. A Lot On Your Plate is one of those on the shortlist for the audio streaming platform's prize.

"We're big in Timbuktu!" Still Game legend Ford Kiernan says the freedom of podcasts compared to shrinking television budgets was one of the factors that drew him to the medium. His podcast the Ford & Shelby Show is one of the nominees for the Spotify Listeners’ Choice Award at the inaugural Scottish Podcast Awards

We're hearing Scottish football and podcasting is a match equal to that of McGinn and McTominay. The Beautiful Game's proven fertile ground for the medium, and the @GoFootballShow and @ACSOMPOD are among those shortlisted for the Spotify Listeners' Choice prize at the inaugural Scottish Podcast Awards. You can vote for your favourite here: scottishpodcastawards.scot/spotify-listen…

CNN asks Tim Dillon if comedians with podcasts are "part of a new establishment." It doesn't go well.

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Spotify joins Scottish Podcast Awards as global partner podcastingtoday.co.uk/spotify-joins-…

Glasgow's podcast scene is booming in 2026; 23% of Scots listen weekly (highest in the UK!). Here's a realistic look at the top dedicated studios: Podcast Studio Glasgow (East End): £75/hr, multi-cam Blackmagic 6K ISO video standard, podcaster-run (20+ yrs exp), Production Partner £250/mo effective. Best for business/regular shows.

Huge news, not only for the Scottish Podcast Awards, but for the entire podcast sector in Scotland! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿