Top 10 Apple Podcasts — Top Shows (US) — April 29, 2026

The Daily from The New York Times holds steady at #2, proving that Michael Barbaro and Sabrina Tavernise's news dissection is the go-to commute companion for Americans trying to parse the day's headlines, especially during a volatile election build-up.

Dateline NBC lands at #3, leveraging its TV brand to deliver tightly produced crime narratives. Dennis Murphy's signature narration gives a broadcast-news gravitas that competes directly with Crime Junkie's indie style.

Good Hang with Amy Poehler surprises at #4, as The Ringer's new interview series—raw, unrehearsed, and celeb-fueled—strikes a chord with listeners who want levity without scripted banter.

Love Trapped from iHeartPodcasts and Glass Podcasts cracks the top five by blending reality TV's voyeurism with podcast intimacy, letting listeners decide the fate of its dating contestants—a gamified approach that drives daily engagement.

Pod Save America secures #6, as the Crooked Media crew of Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor offers left-leaning news analysis that feels more like a strategy session than a lecture—essential listening for political junkies.

The Joe Rogan Experience remains a constant at #7, with Joe Rogan's marathon conversations ranging from fringe science to mainstream guests, maintaining an audience that treats the show as a daily cultural touchstone.

The Curiosity Shop with Brené Brown and Adam Grant debuts at #8, pairing two of America's most respected social scientists to explore curiosity itself—a meta-podcast that appeals to self-improvement crowds tired of toxic positivity.

Mick Unplugged breaks into the top 10 at #9, as Realm's interview series with entrepreneur Mick Hunt draws listeners with candid career pivots and failure stories, resonating with the side-hustle generation.

Up First from NPR rounds out the list at #10, its 15-minute format packing three essential stories before the workday begins—a testament that brevity still wins in a crowded news market.