Parapod Podcast Awards Opens Submissions for Fourth Annual Program
Paranormal and true crime podcasters can submit beginning May 1, 2026. Spreaker joins as media sponsor.
Los Angeles, CA – The Parapod Podcast Awards has announced that submissions for its fourth annual program open May 1, 2026. The awards recognize excellence in paranormal and true crime podcasting across a range of categories including ghost and haunting shows, UFO and UAP content, cryptid storytelling, conspiracy, and true crime investigation.Founded by veteran host Tony Sweet, Parapod is one of the few awards programs dedicated specifically to the paranormal genre. Now in its fourth year, the program has grown to include performance and production categories alongside its content categories.2026 Special Honors
The program will present four distinguished honors this cycle. George Noory receives the Living Legend Award for his decades of work in paranormal broadcasting. Erich von Däniken, Nick Pope, and David Wilcock are each honored posthumously for their contributions to ancient astronaut theory, UFO disclosure, and metaphysical exploration, respectively.
Spreaker Joins as Media Sponsor
Spreaker, part of Triton Digital and the iHeartMedia family, is the official media sponsor and distribution partner for the 2026 program. All eligible submissions will be considered for inclusion in Spreaker Prime and receive promotional visibility on social media. Winners receive a featured spotlight and additional promotion across the platform.
How to Submit
Submissions open May 1, 2026 at parapodevents.com. Entries are evaluated on storytelling, originality, production quality, and audience engagement. The program is open to podcast creators, networks, and producers based in the United States.Contact
Tony Sweet, Parapod Events
info@parapodfestival.com (mailto:info@parapodfestival.com)
parapodevents.com
+1 661-644-8857
About the Parapod Podcast Awards
The Parapod Podcast Awards is a U.S.-based program recognizing paranormal and true crime podcasting. It was founded to elevate a genre historically underrepresented in mainstream podcast awards.
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