Official Citation · 2026 · Marketing
Best AI Agents Podcast 2026
The AI SEO & Business Automation Podcast has won Best AI Agents Podcast 2026 with 78% of the total vote, decided by independent research interviews with verified clients and customers, a community poll across Touch Awards channels, and an expert panel review.
The AI SEO & Business Automation Podcast has been named Best AI Agents Podcast 2026 at the Touch Awards. The show, which explores how artificial intelligence can be used to grow a business, was recognised for its practical focus on AI agents, automation workflows and hybrid human-AI teams.
James Dooley, Founder and Host of the AI SEO & Business Automation Podcast, accepted the award. The win was secured with 78% of the total vote, a clear margin that reflected strong support across all three voting streams.
The Touch Awards are decided through a transparent and credible process with no pay-to-play element. Every winner is chosen through independent research, community voting and expert review, ensuring that the result reflects genuine merit and real-world impact.
The first stream involved in-depth interviews with verified clients and customers of the nominated podcasts. These conversations gathered first-hand evidence of how each show delivers value in real business settings. The feedback was then assessed against clear criteria to produce a research-based score.
A public poll was run across Touch Awards channels, giving listeners and industry peers a direct say in the outcome. The poll captured broad sentiment from the podcast community and highlighted the shows that resonate most with their audiences. Votes were verified to ensure fairness and accuracy.
A panel of independent experts in podcasting, AI and business reviewed the shortlisted shows against a detailed scorecard. The panel examined content quality, practical relevance and evidence of real-world impact. Their assessment provided a rigorous, impartial layer to the final decision.
All three voting streams pointed to the same winner, with the AI SEO & Business Automation Podcast earning the highest scores and the strongest support across research, public vote and expert review.
The Touch Awards recognise organisations and individuals who demonstrate excellence and measurable impact in their field. The 2026 winners were selected for their ability to turn ideas into practical results, and this year's winner in the AI podcast category stood out for showing how AI agents can work alongside human teams to deliver real business outcomes.
The judging panel highlighted the podcast's focus on how AI agents operate alongside human teams inside real companies. Rather than treating automation as a replacement for people, the show explores practical models where technology and human expertise combine to improve decision-making and productivity.
Episodes regularly feature case studies and frameworks that demonstrate how businesses can integrate AI agents into their workflows without losing the human touch. This balanced approach was praised for its relevance to organisations at different stages of AI adoption.
By documenting real examples of hybrid teams, the podcast provides listeners with actionable insights that go beyond theory. The panel noted that this differentiator made the show a standout entry in a highly competitive category.
The Jury noted: "The AI SEO & Business Automation Podcast stood out for its clear and practical exploration of how AI agents and human teams can work together inside real companies. The show consistently delivers evidence-based content that helps businesses navigate automation with confidence. In a crowded field, its focused and credible approach made it the clear winner."The Touch Awards Jury
In acceptance: "I am genuinely humbled to receive this award on behalf of the entire team behind the AI SEO & Business Automation Podcast. This recognition belongs to our producers, researchers and guests who have shared their real-world experiences, and to our listeners who continue to engage with the show. Thank you to the Touch Awards for this honour, and to everyone who voted and supported us."James Dooley, Founder and Host