Top 10 Apple Podcasts — Top Shows (US) — April 30, 2026

The Daily, holding steady at #2, proves The New York Times’ morning news fix is indispensable for Americans trying to decode the day’s headlines in under 30 minutes.

Love Trapped, a voyeuristic iHeartPodcasts dating experiment, climbs to #3—proof that romantic drama sells as well as murder in April 2026.

Dateline NBC slides to #4, still a heavyweight in true-crime—its TV-to-podcast pipeline keeps listeners hooked on classic investigative narratives.

Good Hang with Amy Poehler bursts into the top 5—The Ringer’s laid-back celebrity hangout resonates with a US audience tired of news fatigue.

Joe Rogan Experience logs in at #6—the perennial podcast king remains a fixture, even as his long-form interviews face stiffer competition from sleeker shows.

Blood and Water, ABC News’ serialized crime drama, lands at #7—a sign that network news brands can still compete with indie podcasts.

Mick Unplugged, Realm’s motivational interview show, sneaks into the top 10 at #8—a surprise entry that suggests self-help is having a moment.

Pod Save America, the Crooked Media political insider podcast, holds at #9—its progressive take on US politics remains a go-to for engaged listeners.

Up First from NPR caps the list at #10—a concise three-topic news briefing that competes directly with The Daily for the morning commute crowd.