Los Angeles, California — Amy Poehler celebrated a significant milestone in her career as she clinched the inaugural Golden Globe for Best Podcast for her show “Good Hang With Amy Poehler.” The beloved star of “Parks and Recreation” and “Saturday Night Live” triumphed in the newly established category during the awards ceremony.

Since its launch just ten months ago, Poehler’s podcast has quickly captured the hearts of listeners, featuring engaging conversations with notable figures such as Martin Short, Quinta Brunson, and her former co-stars, Tina Fey and Rashida Jones. The podcast, produced by Paper Kite Productions and The Ringer, has proven to be an immediate hit, earning critical acclaim and a dedicated following.

In her acceptance speech, Poehler expressed her gratitude while acknowledging the competitive nature of the podcasting space. “I respect everyone nominated alongside me,” she said, humorously alluding to the influx of celebrities entering the podcast arena. With her trademark wit, she quipped about the overabundance of celebrities participating in the format: “I’m a fan of you all—except for NPR! Just a bunch of celebs phoning it in. Try harder!”

Poehler’s recognition at the Golden Globes symbolized a personal journey, as she previously received three nominations for her acting on NBC’s “Parks and Recreation” and has hosted the ceremony on four occasions with Tina Fey. Reflecting on her podcasting venture, she noted, “This is an attempt to bring a little more love and laughter into a world that can often feel rough.”

Snoop Dogg, who presented the award, remarked on the podcasting boom, hinting at potential future endeavors in the realm of awards. “Y’all better hope I never get in the game,” he said, adding that podcasts are currently thriving.

The addition of the Best Podcast category was marked by a playful sketch featuring Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser. The pre-recorded segment parodied a famous ad by Nicole Kidman for AMC Theatres, showcasing the unique appeal of podcasts while introducing clips from other nominated shows like “SmartLess” and “Call Her Daddy.”

Glaser’s sketch also included humorous breaks with ads, highlighting the diverse nature of podcast content. Among the cameos was Marc Maron, who recently concluded his iconic show “WTF.” He light-heartedly asked Glaser if she had heard of the popular podcast ad sponsor, Square Space.

The nominees for Best Podcast this year included “Armchair Expert With Dax Shepard,” “Call Her Daddy,” “SmartLess,” and “The Mel Robbins Podcast,” among others. The selection emerged from a competitive field of 25 podcasts evaluated by Luminate, the Golden Globes’ data partner.

The establishment of the Best Podcast category aligns with the Golden Globes’ efforts to adapt to the evolving landscape of entertainment. Following the introduction of the Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television category in 2024, these new additions underscore a commitment to recognizing diverse forms of storytelling that resonate with audiences today.