Wisecrack and Pablo Torre Win Top Ambies Awards

True-crime podcast and sports veteran honored at 6th annual podcast awards ceremony in Brooklyn

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The true-crime podcast "Wisecrack" won Podcast of the Year, while ESPN veteran Pablo Torre was named Podcaster of the Year at the 6th annual The Ambies awards ceremony honoring excellence in audio content. The awards were presented at the Arlo Williamsburg venue in Brooklyn as part of the On the Air festival celebrating audio storytelling.

Why it matters

The Ambies are one of the most prestigious awards in the podcast industry, recognizing outstanding achievements in audio entertainment. Winning these top honors highlights the growing popularity and critical acclaim of the true-crime genre as well as the continued influence of sports media personalities in the podcast space.

The details

"Wisecrack," an iHeartPodcasts series hosted by journalist Jodi Tovay, explores the bizarre events surrounding comedian Edd Hedges after he returns to his hometown. The podcast was praised for its innovative approach to true crime storytelling. Pablo Torre, a veteran of ESPN, was named Podcaster of the Year for his work, which includes the podcast "Pablo Torre Finds Out." The awards ceremony was hosted by comedian Wyatt Cenac at the Arlo Williamsburg venue as part of the On the Air festival.

  • The 6th annual The Ambies awards ceremony was held on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.
  • "Wisecrack" is an ongoing iHeartPodcasts series that launched in 2025.

The players

Wisecrack

An innovative true-crime podcast revolving around comedian Edd Hedges, produced by iHeartPodcasts.

Jodi Tovay

An experienced documentary and true crime journalist who hosts the "Wisecrack" podcast.

Pablo Torre

An ESPN veteran who was named Podcaster of the Year at the 6th annual The Ambies awards.

Wyatt Cenac

A comedian who hosted the 6th annual The Ambies awards ceremony.

The Podcast Academy

The organization that administers The Ambies, the annual awards honoring excellence in audio content.

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The takeaway

The Ambies recognition of "Wisecrack" and Pablo Torre underscores the continued growth and influence of the podcast industry, with true crime and sports media emerging as particularly popular and acclaimed genres.