The Parapod Podcast Awards has named George Noory as the recipient of its 2026 Living Legend Award, recognizing his decades-long impact on overnight radio. Best known for hosting the nationally syndicated Coast to Coast AM, Noory took over the program from Art Bell in 2003 and has since expanded its reach to more than 600 stations across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Guam while building a loyal audience around discussions of UFOs, the unexplained, and conspiracy topics. Organizers credited Noory with helping sustain and grow the genre's popularity through radio, podcasting, and digital platforms, making him one of the defining voices in late-night paranormal broadcasting.