Top 10 Apple Podcasts — Top Shows (US) — May 7, 2026

Audiochuck’s true-crime flagship remains a powerhouse at #2, hooking millions with its blend of unsettling mysteries and no-filler storytelling that keeps the genre’s dedicated audience coming back.

NBC News adapts its long-running TV franchise into a daily podcast, landing at #3 by offering the same gripping crime reporting in a format that deepens the obsession without the video.

Joe Rogan keeps his conversational marathon at #4, still pulling in listeners for his sprawling, unscripted interviews—a stubborn counterpoint to the brief, polished shows above him.

This serialized romance-mystery from iHeart and Glass Podcasts claims #5, a surprising high for narrative fiction, proving audiences want emotional, cliffhanger-driven stories between their daily news.

Amy Poehler’s lighthearted hangout show lands at #6, offering celebrity interviews that feel less like promotion and more like the best part of a dinner party—a relief in a heavy news cycle.

NPR’s morning briefing earns #7 by delivering the day’s top headlines in under 15 minutes, a disciplined daily habit for listeners who need clear, calm context before the chaos.

Barstool Sports’ chaotic sports-comedy duo holds #8, using inside jokes, player call-ins, and relentless irreverence to keep their audience loyal through seasons and scandals.

Realm’s Mick Unplugged debuts at #9 with an interview format that forges deep, personal conversations—an independent show punching above its weight in a chart crowded by media giants.

ABC News closes the list with Blood and Water at #10, a true-crime series that investigates family secrets and shocking revelations—a reminder that the genre’s staying power is unshakable.