Ladies and gentlemen… colleagues, critics, and confused bystanders — welcome to the most prestigious night in NIOA podcasting. Suits optional. Opinions mandatory.

In this episode of NIOA Unloaded, we roll out the red carpet for the Unloaded Awards 2025 — celebrating the moments, people, products, and incidents that defined the year… for better or worse. From ideas that absolutely should not be repeated, to gear that genuinely raised the bar, and guests who somehow carried entire episodes while we nodded along — nothing (and no one) is safe from Academy judgement.

Expect:

🏆 Awards nobody asked for but everyone earned

😬 Moments that caused mild panic…

🎙️ A look back at 2025’s highlights and a teaser of what’s coming in 2026

🎬 Dramatic build-ups, questionable decisions, and zero rehearsals

So sit back, applaud politely, and remember — if your name gets called, this is legally binding and cannot be appealed.

Welcome to the 1st Annual Unloaded Awards.