It’s been quite the year, it’s nearing Christmas and what would the festive season be without some recognition of the best of 2021? Over the next month we’ll shortlist five nominees in each of 15 categories for our 7th annual Oscars, or monstas if you will, of 2021.

• Read on for the nominees for the monsta for Best Podcast of 2021 This is a new category for this year

1. BBC Football Daily Details

2. ESC Insight Details

3. Inside Inside No 9 Details Q&A

4. Kermode & Mayo’s Film Review Details Kermode interview

5. Second Cherry – Almost A Eurovision Podcast Details Review

• Who should win? Tell us in the comments below or email us at neildurham3@gmail.com. Want to know why we like this shortlist? Click on the tags to read our reviews. Winner revealed on this site on 30/12/21.
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