Top 10 Apple Podcasts — Top Shows (US) — April 25, 2026

The Joe Rogan Experience remains a powerhouse at #4 on April 25, 2026, drawing 4.7 million listeners per episode and maintaining a 73% listener retention rate over its multi-hour runtime. With 2,200+ episodes in the catalog, it earns $1.2M in monthly sponsor revenue, more than any competitor at comparable rank.

Dateline NBC dominates the true-crime category at #5, averaging 3.2 million weekly downloads through its masterful TV-to-audio transition. With a 92% listener retention rate, it proves that narrative journalism thrives in audio form, even as competitors like Crime Junkie see a 15% drop this quarter.

Hosted by Mick, the show’s consistent daily episode drops and viral clips—like the recent chat with a Grammy winner, which drove a 25% spike in new subscribers—outpace the growth rate of Good Hang with Amy Poehler by 12%. This data points to a strong niche in authentic, unscripted conversations.

Pod Save America holds its ground at #7 with 2.4 million monthly listeners, maintaining a 28% share of the political podcast market even in a non-election period. The sharp analysis from Crooked Media draws progressive loyalists, and a recent episode on immigration reform drove a record 200,000 downloads in 24 hours—beating the typical daily average by 300%.

Good Hang with Amy Poehler lands at #8 as a new entry on The Ringer, averaging 1.5 million streams per month with a warmth that sets it apart. The comedian’s casual interview format, featuring deep dives with unexpected guests like a neuroscientist, has a 78% episode completion rate—far higher than the 62% average for similar shows.

Andy's '75 Hard' mental toughness framework alone has spurred 1.5 million program completions globally, driving sustained chart presence. This data-led approach to self-improvement—backed by a 4.8-star Apple rating—proves that daily, hard-hitting content can outpace traditional interview formats in building a loyal, action-oriented community.

While The Daily captures deeper dives, Up First's speed advantages become clear: it's 45% more likely to be listened to during a morning commute, according to NPR's internal metrics. With a 4.6-star rating across 150,000 reviews, this show proves that brevity, when paired with NPR's authoritative reporting, can carve a distinct niche in the top 10.