Podcast history · Industry leadership · Recognition
Honoring the people who helped podcasting become what it is today.
I was inducted into the Podcast Hall of Fame in 2017, with Todd Cochrane presenting my award. Today, I serve as Chair, helping carry forward the recognition of people whose work has made a lasting contribution to podcasting.
Watch my 2017 induction Watch the 2026 ceremony
Class of 2017
My induction, presented by Todd Cochrane
Todd and I shared years of conversations about podcasting on the New Media Show. This ceremony is part of that shared history, alongside the work of the creators and industry builders recognized that evening.
The official inductee archive lists my work with WebTalk World Radio Show and New Media Show. My 2017 class also included Brian Ibbott, Dan Klass, Elsie Escobar, and Luria Petrucci.
Induction introduction · 1:47:13 →
My acceptance remarks · 1:51:17 →
Video: Podcast Movement’s full 2017 ceremony, also featured in the PodcastHall.com video archive. The player starts at the chapter labeled “Rob Greenlee induction.”
From inductee to Chair
The Hall of Fame connects podcasting’s history with the people building its future. As Chair, my work supports the recognition process, industry relationships, and the ceremony that brings those contributions into view.
That history is also part of my perspective on media today: the importance of creator independence, open distribution, human relationships, and sustained work that earns audience trust.
2026 ceremony · Orlando, Florida
Watch the 2026 Podcast Hall of Fame ceremony
The 2026 induction ceremony was held on January 16 in Orlando, with John Lee Dumas, founder and host of Entrepreneurs On Fire, as master of ceremonies.
Watch the ceremony below and visit the official Hall of Fame site for the inductee roster and more historical coverage.
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