Podmasters Conclave and Awards: Celebrating Excellence in Podcasting

Fever FM, renowned for its support of Bollywood and entertainment, has taken an intriguing step by partnering with HT Smart Cast, the podcasting arm of HT Media Ltd. Together, they are hosting the Podmasters Conclave and Awards, a landmark event that unites India’s foremost podcasters, celebrities, experts, and industry leaders. This celebration aims to elevate the modern audio medium and recognize outstanding contributions to the podcasting landscape.

Event Details

• Date: May 30th
• Location: Mumbai

Award Categories

The Podmasters Conclave and Awards will feature 35 award categories, meticulously designed to honour the finest in podcasting. These categories recognize excellence across various genres, themes, and formats.

Winners and Impact

The winners have been carefully selected from over 240 nominations and have received more than 30,000 votes. This reflects the immense popularity and impact of their work in the podcasting space.

Distinguished Panel of Judges

A distinguished panel of 12 judges will preside over the awards. These experts include:

• Sonal Kalra: Chief Managing Editor of HT
• Aditya Kuber: Co-founder and CEO of Ideabrew Studio
• Roshan Abbas: Founder of Kommune
• Mantra Mugdh: Director of MnM Talkies
• Kavita Rajwade: Co-founder of IVM Podcasts
• Varun Duggirala: Co-founder and CEO of EMoMee

Elevating Indian Podcasting

Ramesh Menon, CEO of Fever Network, emphasizes the significance of this event: “Podcasting in India has long been seen as nascent. We decided to take action and drive its evolution. The PodMasters Conclave & Awards is our bold step to elevate Indian podcasting to an international level. By bringing together the pioneers and emerging talent of Indian podcasting, we aim to celebrate their contributions and shape the future voices of this dynamic medium.”

Voices That Matter

Nikhil Taneja, Co-Founder & Chief of Yuvaa, shares his excitement: “I started my career at HT as a journalist, so this is a full circle moment for me to be nominated for multiple awards at the HT Smartcast Podmasters Awards. Win or lose, I’m grateful that my series ‘Be a Man, Yaar!’ has been recognized by the jury and the fans. I hope that Yuvaa continues to have conversations that make the world a kinder place.”

Navya Naveli’s Perspective

Navya Naveli, a podcaster herself, expresses her enthusiasm: “I’m excited to join the initiative taken by HT Smartcast to uplift the Indian Podcasting Universe. Hosting my own podcast, ‘What The Hell, Nayva!’, gives me an extra kick to be vocal about my thoughts.”

Untrigrred Podcast Host’s Take

The host of Untrigrred Podcast sums it up: “At the end of the day, it’s just us 4 friends having fun. If we get to make other people laugh and be at the awards, we can’t complain.”

Star-Studded Attendance

Adding star power to the event, several prominent celebrities will be in attendance, including:

• Cyrus Broacha
• Raj Shamani
• Zakir Khan
• Neha Dhupia
• Aakash Chopra
• Jackie Shroff
• Jimmy Shergill

Conclusion

The Podmasters Conclave and Awards celebrate exceptional contributions and the transformative impact of podcasting. It’s a testament to the growing influence of this dynamic medium in India and beyond.