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Wisecrack: The Podcast That Merges Murder & Mirth
25 Feb
Summary
- Wisecrack, a six-part series, won podcast of the year at the 2026 Ambie Awards.
- The podcast combines true-crime elements with comedy, featuring a comedian's story.
- The Ambie Awards ceremony took place in Brooklyn on Tuesday night.
The 2026 Ambie Awards celebrated audio excellence on Tuesday night in Brooklyn, with the true-crime comedy series 'Wisecrack' taking home the coveted podcast of the year award. The six-part podcast, a collaboration between Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts, is centered around UK comedian Edd Hedges' standup routine about a real murder in his hometown, interwoven with journalist Jodi Tovay's investigation.
'Wisecrack' led the nominations with five nods, ultimately winning four awards, including best society and culture podcast. The ceremony, hosted by Wyatt Cenac, was presented by the Podcast Academy. Other notable recipients included Pablo Torre, named Vanguard Podcaster of the Year, and Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend for best comedy podcast.
Additional accolades were presented to 'Death, Sex & Money' for best interview podcast and 'The Indicator from Planet Money' for best business podcast. In special honors, Kara Swisher received the Governors Award for her significant contributions to the podcasting industry. The late Reggie Ossé was posthumously honored with the Impact Award for his lasting influence, accepted by his wife.
