Through our partnership with Faith & Media, we asked The Pitt creator R. Scott Gemmill how faith and spirituality are woven into the lives of the show's characters.

“I think that entertainment can be elevated and do other things.” — R. Scott Gemmill, creator and executive producer of #ThePitt, on using storytelling as a vehicle to make a significant impact in multiple areas at once. 🎥 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zFy...

"Stop trying to make original ideas into generic ideas and give people the chance to do something different." 🙌 🎧 Clip from We Disrupt This Broadcast––the podcast co-produced by the Peabody Awards and CMSI––featuring guest Jacob Tierney, creator of Heated Rivalry. peabodyawards.com/stories/podc...

"I love telling a story about a place and how we as human beings fit into that place. And usually that means as a community." ✨ –– Sterlin Harjo sits down for an exclusive Peabody Conversation and shares what it means to be honored with the Peabody Trailblazer Award. 🔥🏆 #Indigenous #PeabodyWinner

🚨 Jacob Tierney on the enduring phenomenon of Heated Rivalry and what he’s most proud of. Listen to We Disrupt This Broadcast, the podcast co-produced by the Center for Media & Social Impact and the Peabody Awards––OUT NOW! 🔥🎧 peabodyawards.com/stories/podc...

Financial markets, law enforcement, immigration processes—modern life is built on systems we take for granted, until they fail. In this #PeabodyFinds newsletter, we highlight Peabody-recognized works that explore what happens when these trusted systems break down—& how we can do better next time. ⬇️

⚽️ Ted Lasso is back! So here's your reminder to listen to Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein explore the power of male friendships in reshaping masculinity on We Disrupt This Broadcast — the podcast co-produced by the Peabody Awards and CMSI! 🎧 peabodyawards.com/stories/shri...

🎥 In this exclusive clip from our Peabody Conversation, James L. Brooks shares how he stood his ground to celebrate diversity and address social issues through heartfelt storytelling in the creation of the groundbreaking 1969 series, Room 222. ✨

This was a great podcast with Mara Brock Akil, the creator of a pair of tv shows that I completely loved: Girlfriends and Forever

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🎙️ Listen to Mara Brock Akil's interview on We Disrupt This Broadcast, the podcast co-produced by the Peabody Awards & CMSI, for more insights into how real life—both personal & sociopolitical—influenced her portrayal of a contemporary Black family experience in her Peabody-winning series Forever. ⬇️

"Being able to provide that mirror for kids to meet them where they are, show them themselves, and inspire a passion for learning is really critical to help them learn and grow." 💖 – Sara DeWitt, PBS KIDS SVP and General Manager, on the importance of evolving to continue serving America’s youth.

🔥 Heated Rivalry! 🔥 #NewEpisode of We Disrupt This Broadcast––the podcast co-produced by the Peabody Awards and the Center for Media & Social Impact––featuring special guest Jacob Tierney is OUT NOW! 🎧 Listen links, episode transcript, show resources, and more: peabodyawards.com/stories/podc...

🚨 Attention #HeatedRivalry fans! Creator Jacob Tierney is our next guest on We Disrupt This Broadcast—the podcast co-produced by the Peabody Awards and CMSI! 🎙️ #NewEpisode drops this Thursday; subscribe NOW wherever you get your pods to hear it first! 🎧 peabodyawards.com/podcast/

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In a world where men wage wars and rage online, how can they learn to love? #HeatedRivalry poses this question through the story of two professional hockey players who must overcome their fears, nationalities, and cultural differences to truly see each other’s hearts.

“Comedy, especially during hard times, is a real comfort.” 💖 –– Amy Poehler highlights the power of comedy in this exclusive Peabody conversation. 🎥 Watch the full interview as she reflects on key moments in her career and what it means to be honored with the Peabody Career Achievement Award. 🏆

Critics and a certain kind of fan love Nathan Fielder’s series The Rehearsal for its disorienting innovation. No one quite knows how to categorize it—and maybe that’s exactly the point.

Halle Bailey knows firsthand what it means to confront injustice. At the 86th Annual #PeabodyAwards, we were honored to have her as a special presenter. 🏆 Watch as Halle introduces the theme Confronting Injustice at our ceremony & shares a moving testimony about its personal & global significance.

HIT PLAY! ▶️ Amy Poehler reflects on her career, reveals what the Peabody Career Achievement Award means to her, and celebrates comedy’s ability to bring joy in this exclusive Peabody Conversation. ✨ 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9gW...

Amy Poehler: Exclusive Peabody Awards Conversation

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Amy Poehler's shrewd comic sensibility has aided her in becoming one of the defining presences in American comedy. ✨

✨ Dr. Yalda T. Uhls challenges adults to move beyond judgment and instead support teens' autonomy and creativity—empowering them to become part of the solution using the storytelling tools at their disposal. 🎧 peabodyawards.com/stories/podc...

🎙️ Listen to Mara Brock Akil's interview on We Disrupt This Broadcast, the podcast co-produced by the Peabody Awards & CMSI, for more insights into how real life—both personal & sociopolitical—influenced her portrayal of a contemporary Black family experience in her Peabody-winning series Forever. ⬇️

🏆 Nathan Fielder, creator, showrunner, and executive producer of the Peabody-winning HBO series The Rehearsal, takes us behind the scenes in this exclusive Peabody Conversation.

"We’re grateful to represent every local journalist unafraid to ask tough, fair & respectful questions to powerful people in our communities with one goal: making our communities better places to live." Matt Flener of @kmbc9.bsky.social reaffirms the essentiality of local investigative journalism.

TRUTH TO POWER—a narrative theme emphasizing the essential role of investigative journalism. Spanning entertainment, podcast, documentary, & interactive formats, this collection of Peabody Winners proves all art forms can deliver powerful statements about the world, challenging us to be better. 💥

"It was never just about sex. It was always about love. And love requires being seen." ✨ Mara Brock Akil, showrunner of Forever, delivers a heartfelt Peabody speech in which she reflects on thoughtfully adapting Judy Blume’s beloved 1975 novel to develop the Netflix series through a modern lens.

Death is often used for dramatic effect on scripted TV, but we rarely see the actual process & reality of facing it. In our new #PeabodyFinds, we highlight 4 Peabody-recognized series that explore end-of-life prep & decision-making with growing sophistication. peabodyawards.com/stories/stor...

🎙️ New episode of We Disrupt This Broadcast, the podcast co-produced by the Peabody Awards and the Center for Media & Social Impact, is out now featuring the award-winning creator behind Girlfriends, Being Mary Jane, and Forever, Mara Brock Akil! 🎧 peabodyawards.com/stories/podc...

Amy Poehler's shrewd comic sensibility has aided her in becoming one of the defining presences in American comedy. ✨

“Life is a dream. A career is a series of moments mostly out of our control. All you usually remember is the feeling and the people. And if you're lucky, the feeling is usually love.” 💖 🏆 Amy Poehler accepting the Peabody Career Achievement Award.

Megan Gallagher, showrunner of 'All Her Fault,' discusses bringing the unspoken struggles and inherent blame faced by working mothers to the forefront on tv. 🎧 Out now! Listen to WE DISRUPT THIS BROADCAST, the podcast co-produced by CMSI and the Peabody Awards. peabodyawards.com/stories/podc...

Here at Peabody, we celebrate #storiesthatmatter — stories that inspire hope, honor our shared humanity, & challenge injustice. ✨ Watch this special video from our 86th Annual Ceremony, where we honored visionary storytellers such as Amy Poehler, Mara Brock Akil, & more. youtu.be/yiPoYkCYJpY?...

Highlight Reel -- 86th Annual Peabody Awards

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“To celebrate how [Heated Rivalry] contributes positively to culture I think is so meaningful.”✨ – François Arnaud, sharing his thoughts on the Peabody red carpet about the honor and significance of #HeatedRivalry receiving this prestigious award. 🏆

In our new #PeabodyFinds newsletter, we honor Pride Month with a special look at the acclaimed, Peabody-winning Canadian series Heated Rivalry ❤️‍🔥 & highlight other celebrated LGBTQ stories recognized by the #PeabodyAwards. 🌈 Discover these powerful narratives here: peabodyawards.com/stories/heat...