Staff Picks: The Webby Awards ⚡

Follow Cootie, a 13-foot-tall teen from Oakland, as he navigates the world in the Prime Video series I’m a Virgo. It’s absurd, witty, and deeply layered in social commentary. Dive into the eclectic universe created by director Boots Riley to watch the coming-of-age of a giant who’s been sheltered all his life.

Join filmmaker and self-proclaimed “anxious New Yorker” in How To with John Wilson—a hilarious, self-help, fly-on-the-wall documentary series. Learn how to improve your memory, find a parking spot, throw out your batteries, and more with tips from real New Yorkers he runs into when filming.

Curious about the behind-the-scenes of a megachurch? The Righteous Gemstones follows a fictional televangelist family as they figure out how to keep their famed legacy alive. It’s a satirical exploration of what it takes to run a spiritual media empire.

When an unassuming substitute teacher fights off gunmen in her local grocery store, police are puzzled. Dive into the mystery of Who is Erin Carter? as the skeletons she left behind in England follow her to her new life in Barcelona.

Hosted by Jon Caramanica, The New York Times music critic, Popcast is an auditory rundown of the latest news and trends from the music industry. Tune in for a deep dive into your favorite artists and a close look at pop culture moments shaping the scene.

A refreshing set featuring sounds from UK artists Greentea Peng, Skepta, Skin on Skin, and more—plus, a few of the original mixes that cemented 23-year-old DJ Nia Archives as a household name. We’ve also been loving her playlist, nia da junglist—a quintessential guide through both the old and new schools of jungle, and drum and bass.

Take a 20-minute dive into the biggest news of the day with the Webby People’s Voice-winning podcast What A Day. It’s a rundown of the most important parts of the day, with an analysis of the impact it’ll have tomorrow.

Owen Wilson. John Mayer. Will Smith. Rosalía. Just a few of the talented creatives who’ve sat down with Rick Rubin, the acclaimed creative and co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, for an in-depth interview on their work. Hear how they harnessed artistry to create iconic bodies of work in Tetragrammaton.

For the breakdance lovers, graffiti enthusiasts, and funk fanatics; Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is a multiplatform video game with comic book visuals and a nostalgic feel. Play as Red, who lost his head and now has a Cyberhead, as he runs around New Amsterdam to uncover an underground graffiti world.

Bring the universe of Dungeons & Dragons to life in Baldur’s Gate 3, a roleplayer game set deep in the infamous fantastical world. Play in a group or solo and become a force for good—or not—as you travel through the Forgotten Realms.

Step into a 12-minute time loop, during which you must figure out why a detective is breaking into your home to accuse your wife of murder. Twelve Minutes is an interactive and suspenseful gameplay that challenges you to uncover a mystery with little hints and little time.

Delve into Gibbon: Beyond the Trees for a riveting swing through a jungle canopy, complete with vivid sound and hand-drawn graphics. Follow a lost gibbon as they set off on an adventure in search of a home that may or may not exist anymore.