Top 10 Apple Podcasts — Top Shows (US) — May 14, 2026

'Crime Junkie' by Audiochuck lands at #2, proving its formula of polished true crime storytelling still hooks millions of daily listeners despite the genre's saturation.

'Dateline NBC' holds steady at #3, converting decades of TV crime reporting into a podcast that feels both familiar and essential for commuters craving narrative justice.

'The Joe Rogan Experience' settles at #4, a constant presence that defies genre labels, bouncing between guest interviews, conspiracy theories, and comedy without losing its massive audience.

'Love Trapped', a collaboration between iHeartPodcasts and Glass Podcasts, breaks into the top five with a game-show-style dating format that makes listeners feel like detectives and voyeurs.

'Strike Force Five' appears at #6, a unlikely hit where late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, and others riff on labor solidarity—born from the writers' strike and now a chart staple.

'Mick Unplugged' from Realm climbs to #7, a narrative fiction podcast that proves scripted stories can still compete with true crime, especially when anchored by a charismatic host.

'Morbid' by Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart lands at #8, a true crime staple that balances gruesome tales with irreverent humor, appealing to younger listeners who want both education and entertainment.

'Up First from NPR' commands #9, a concise 15-minute news briefing that competes directly with The Daily by delivering essential headlines for time-pressed listeners.

'Good Hang with Amy Poehler' from The Ringer rounds out the list at #10, a celebrity interview show that feels like eavesdropping on a fun dinner party—tapping into the current demand for low-stakes audio comfort.