Wyatt Cenac to Host 2026 Ambies Podcast Awards

The 6th annual Awards for Excellence in Audio will take place in Brooklyn on February 23.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Comedian, writer and producer Wyatt Cenac, a former 'Daily Show' correspondent, will host the 2026 Ambies podcast awards ceremony in Brooklyn later this month. The Ambies, presented by the Podcast Academy, will honor the best in podcasting across 33 categories, including six new awards.

Why it matters

The Ambies have become one of the premier awards shows recognizing excellence in the rapidly growing podcast industry. Cenac's hosting duties will bring additional star power and visibility to the event, which celebrates the creativity and innovation happening in the audio storytelling space.

The details

The 2026 Ambies ceremony will take place on Monday, February 23, as part of the On Air Fest at the Arlo Williamsburg hotel in Brooklyn. In addition to Cenac as host, the event will feature Donwill as the official house DJ for the evening. This year's Ambies received a record 1,600 submissions across the 33 award categories, including six new honors such as best ad read, best branded podcast, and the Vanguard Podcaster of the Year.

  • The 2026 Ambies ceremony will take place on Monday, February 23, 2026.
  • The Ambies have been an annual event since 2021.

The players

Wyatt Cenac

An Emmy-winning comedian, writer and producer who is a former correspondent and writer for 'The Daily Show'.

Donwill

The official house DJ for the 2026 Ambies ceremony.

Podcast Academy

An independent professional podcast organization that presents the annual Ambies awards.

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What they’re saying

“Podcasting has become one of the most exciting places for ideas and storytelling. I'm looking forward to honoring the creators, keeping the energy up, and helping make the night feel as vibey and engaging as the podcasts themselves. Plus, as a New Yorker, doing this in Brooklyn just makes it hit different.”

— Wyatt Cenac (Variety)

What’s next

The 2026 Ambies ceremony on February 23 will reveal the winners across 33 categories, including six new awards such as best ad read, best branded podcast, and the Vanguard Podcaster of the Year.

The takeaway

The Ambies have established themselves as one of the premier awards shows recognizing excellence in the rapidly growing podcast industry. Wyatt Cenac's hosting duties will bring additional star power and visibility to the event, which celebrates the creativity and innovation happening in the audio storytelling space.