A few years ago, there would be slim options for the best podcast award. Nowadays, they are one of the primary forms soccer fans turn to for their news, updates and opinions.

For many, podcasts are a way of listening to a conversation that they can actually be a part of. It humanizes athletes and reporters who are guests on podcasts. After all, the hourlong run time for what is often weekly episodes will bring up many topics. In the end, it just provides a deeper look into people’s lives. In that regard, they can be entertaining and informative.

Currently, there are seemingly endless podcasts. World Soccer Talk’s pod is the longest-running of its kind, regardless of genre or topic. In fact, it dates back to 2006.

Since then, a number of publications, athletes, coaches, influencers and fans at large started podcasts of their own. Consequently, there are plenty of major names and titles to consider for the ‘Best Podcast’ award.

The following list may have a couple of unfamiliar names on it. Give each one a listen. As stated, the premise of podcasts differs from each source. You may find one host or idea that sticks with you. Then, you have a new form of entertainment to listen to each week.

Best Podcast

Here are the nominees for Best Podcast when it comes to soccer.

Voting closes at midnight ET on July 31, 2022.

World Soccer Talk® is the number one source for television & streaming schedules that are complemented by in-depth reports, interviews and breaking news around the evolving soccer media industry and the leading providers.

World Soccer Talk is home to the longest continuous running soccer podcast in the world with over six million downloads since its launch in 2006. The weekly podcast features exclusive interviews with soccer TV personalities and executives as well as debate and analysis around the latest global soccer news. World Soccer Talk also service fans with comprehensive guides on cord cutting and ways to watch games, how-to videos, eBooks and FAQs. In late 2020 World Soccer Talk also released the Soccer TV Schedules app, offering the most comprehensive and accurate listings of soccer games available in the U.S. via television and streaming. The app is free and available across Apple and Android devices.

2022 World Soccer Talk Awards categories:

VIDEO, TV and STREAMING

* Best TV Coverage
• Best Streaming Service
* Best TV Presenter
• Best TV Studio Analyst
* Best Commentator
• Best Co-Commentator
* Best YouTube Channel
• Best Fan YouTube Channel

THE SPOKEN WORD

* Best Podcast
• Best Club Podcast
* Best Podcast Host
• Best Podcast Analyst

THE WRITTEN WORD

* Best Website
• Best Writer