Home Podcasts Elton John Impact Awards
Elton John Impact Awards

Elton John Impact Awards

iHeartRadio and P&G 17 episodes Latest Jun 1, 2026

Elton John Impact Awards honors cultural icons championing equality for everyone. Hosts Billy Porter and Elvis Duran lead intimate conversations with Elton John, David Furnish, and six honorees including Jonathan Bailey, Laverne Cox, Melissa Etheridge, Billie Jean King, Orville Peck, and Chappell Roan. The podcast celebrates voices that have shaped culture, advanced equality, and driven positive change for the LGBTQ+ community.

Episodes

Stories of Impact: The Trevor Project (2026) Jun 1, 2026 249 The Elton John Impact Awards supports The Trevor Project for providing 24/7 crisis services to those experiencing a mental health crisis in both the US and in Mexico, and preventing suicides for LGBTQ+ young people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stories of Impact: SAGE (2026) Jun 1, 2026 250 The Elton John Impact Awards supports SAGE for their work advocating for policies, services, and resources that empower LGBTQ+ elders to live openly and authentically.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stories of Impact: Outright International (2026) Jun 1, 2026 263 The Elton John Impact Awards supports Outright International for their work addressing human rights abuses and violations by advocating for changing laws and policies to help create better LGBTQ+ lives globally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stories of Impact: National Black Justice Collective (2026) Jun 1, 2026 285 The Elton John Impact Awards supports National Black Justice Collective for their work empowering Black LGBTQ+ voices, providing education, and fighting for the the liberation and equality for all people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stories of Impact: GLAAD (2026) Jun 1, 2026 272 The Elton John Impact Awards supports GLAAD for their LGBTQ advocacy that creates cultural change by working to ensure fair, accurate, and inclusive representation and creating national and local programs that advance LGBTQ acceptance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stories of Impact: CenterLink (2026) Jun 1, 2026 232 The Elton John Impact Awards supports CenterLink for working to aggregate resources and services that strengthen, support, and connect LGBTQ+ community centers and community-based organizations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stories of Impact: Elton John Aids Foundation (2026) Jun 1, 2026 251 The Elton John AIDS Foundation has worked for decades fighting the AIDS epidemic by funding frontline programs all over the world, delivering healthcare, and fighting stigma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tribute Performance: Dove Cameron (2026) Jun 1, 2026 281 Dove Cameron performs a special tribute with a cover of Elton John's "Your Song."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Honoree: Chappell Roan (2026) Jun 1, 2026 808 Elton John sits down with artist Chappell Roan to celebrate their shared commitment to fearless LGBTQ+ activism, connect on what it means to speak out in uncertain times, and how to celebrate and protect queer joy. Together, they share a common belief: that leading with authenticity, community, and love isn’t just powerful, it’s necessary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa
Honoree: Orville Peck (2026) Jun 1, 2026 1421 Country artist Orville Peck talks with Elvis Duran about identity and the unexpected power of writing deeply personal songs behind his masked persona. Through his music and platform, Orville Peck continues to champion inclusivity and inspire others to show up boldly as themselves, creating space, visibility, and healing for the LGBTQ+ community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Honoree: Billie Jean King (2026) Jun 1, 2026 1298 Tennis legend Billie Jean King sits down with Billy Porter to reflect on a lifetime of breaking barriers, from equal pay in sports to LGBTQ+ advocacy, and why the fight for inclusion is far from over. King shares why progress requires persistence and how she supports today’s generation role in pushing forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Honoree: Melissa Etheridge (2026) Jun 1, 2026 1330 Rock icon Melissa Etheridge talks with Elvis Duran about her historic coming out in the early ’90s, the risks that came with it, and how authenticity reshaped both her career and public perception. Melissa reflects on how music can be a catalyst for change and what it means to be an Elton John Impact Award honoree.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recommended

Playing