Megyn Kelly didn’t hold back after Amy Poehler’s Golden Globes podcast win, questioning the choice and reigniting debate over celebrity podcasts.
Megyn Kelly is making it clear she was not impressed by Amy Poehler’s big moment at the 2026 Golden Globes.
Less than a day after Poehler won the very first Golden Globe for Best Podcast for Good Hang, Kelly used her Monday episode of The Megyn Kelly Show to openly criticize both the win and the podcast itself.
While Poehler celebrated a historic victory, Kelly framed the moment as another example of Hollywood rewarding its own.
Kelly argued that Poehler’s win wasn’t surprising, suggesting the awards favored familiar celebrity faces over substance. With heavy sarcasm, she questioned whether Good Hang truly offered the kind of thoughtful, well-researched conversations that should define an award-winning podcast.
Her main criticism centered on a recent episode featuring Gwyneth Paltrow. Kelly pointed out that Poehler mistakenly credited Paltrow with appearing in Cold Mountain, a film she was not part of. According to Kelly, the mix-up reflected a lack of preparation and respect for the guest’s work.
“That’s not charming,” Kelly said, adding that failing to know a guest’s film history undercuts the credibility of an interview-based show. To her, moments like that symbolized what she sees as a broader issue with celebrity-driven podcasts winning major awards.
Poehler’s Good Hang beat out major contenders, including Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, Call Her Daddy hosted by Alex Cooper, SmartLess with Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes, The Mel Robbins Podcast, and NPR’s Up First.
The competitive lineup only fueled debate over what defines “the best” in a rapidly growing podcast space.
During her acceptance speech, Poehler struck a humorous and self-aware tone. She thanked her fellow nominees, jokingly excluding NPR, and acknowledged that she’s still relatively new to podcasting. Her speech leaned into comedy, staying true to her brand.
Kelly, meanwhile, had already removed herself from the competition. The former Fox News host previously said she pulled her podcast from consideration, calling awards shows “bizarre” and saying she had no interest in campaigning for trophies.
The Golden Globes, hosted by Nikki Glaser at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, marked the first time podcasts were recognized alongside film and television. And if Kelly’s reaction is any sign, this new category may spark just as much controversy as celebration.
What do you think — should celebrity podcasts dominate awards, or should substance matter more than star power? Share your thoughts.
