2026 Golden Globe Podcast Nominees & The Joe Rogan Submission Debate

Golden Globe Podcast Nominations Announced

• 🎙️ The nominees for the 2026 Golden Globe podcast awards have been revealed, featuring prominent podcasts like "Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard," "Caller Daddy," "Good Hang with Amy Polar," "The Dallon Robbins Podcast," "Smartless," and "Up First" from NPR.
• 🎭 An interesting note is the nomination of "Smartless," hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett, whose ex-wife, Amy Poehler, is nominated in the same "Good Hang" category, adding a layer of potential friendly competition.

The Joe Rogan Podcast Controversy

• ❓ Many are questioning why Joe Rogan's podcast, a highly popular show, was not nominated.
• 💡 The explanation provided is that podcasts must be submitted for consideration for awards, a process similar to the Emmys, and it's up to the podcast's team to submit an episode.
• 💰 It's suggested that submission often involves a fee, implying that if Joe Rogan or his team did not submit, they would not be considered, regardless of listenership.

Exes and Awards Season

• 💔 Awards season can bring ex-partners together, as seen with the "Smartless" hosts and Amy Poehler.
• 🤝 The segment also touches on the amicable relationships some exes maintain, citing Minnie Driver and Matt Damon, who dated in the late '90s and remain friendly, with Driver stating she's happy to see Damon and his wife.
• 😬 In contrast, the discussion humorously explores how some ex-relationships are not so civil, with one host expressing a desire to