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Top 10 Apple Podcasts — Top Shows (US) — May 19, 2026
On May 19, 2026, Apple Podcasts' US chart proves that true crime and news still rule the audio landscape—but a handful of unexpected shows are making their own noise. This ranking measures the most-listened podcasts on Apple Podcasts, a key indicator of what millions of Americans actually press play on, not just what critics hype. News junkies are well-served: The Daily at #1 and Up First at #8 show the enduring hunger for quick, authoritative briefing. True crime dominates with Crime Junkie at #2, Dateline NBC at #7, and Morbid at #9. The surprises? Love Trapped at #3, a narrative drama that blurred fiction into the top 3, and Digital Social Hour at #10, a digital culture talk show that edged out legacy brands. These rankings are based on Apple's proprietary listening data for the US region, aggregated daily.
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The New York Times
The Daily from The New York Times commands the top spot—proof that Americans want a single, sharp 20-minute news briefing to start their day. Its consistent #1 rank reflects unmatched trust and editorial muscle.
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Audiochuck
Crime Junkie by Audiochuck continues its seemingly permanent residence in the top 5, feeding the US appetite for addictive, narratively tight true crime episodes without sensationalism.
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iHeartPodcasts and Glass Podcasts
Love Trapped, a serialised fiction podcast from iHeartPodcasts and Glass Podcasts, breaks into the top 3—a rare victory for scripted audio in a nonfiction-dominated chart.
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Realm
Mick Unplugged, hosted by Mick, sits at #4, offering long-form conversations that tap into the growing trend of intimate, personality-driven interviews beyond politics.
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Joe Rogan
The Joe Rogan Experience at #5 is a familiar face in the top 5, drawing massive listenership for its freewheeling discussions with scientists, comedians, and fringe thinkers.
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Barstool Sports
Pardon My Take from Barstool Sports proves sports commentary can cross over into general entertainment, blending hockey talks with absurdist humour.
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NBC News
Dateline NBC at #7 shows network TV adaptations thrive in podcast form, with its signature narration pulling in listeners who prefer serialised crime storytelling.
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NPR
Up First from NPR holds at #8, offering a crisp 15-minute news summary that competes directly with The Daily for the morning commute audience.
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Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart
Morbid, hosted by Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart, is the dark horse of true crime—two friends dissecting macabre cases with humour and empathy, securing a loyal following.
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Sean Kelly
Digital Social Hour with Sean Kelly rounds out the top 10, a digital culture show that explains why TikTok trends and influencer dramas matter to everyday listeners.
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The top 10 is a near-perfect split between news (The Daily, Up First, Dateline), true crime (Crime Junkie, Morbid), and long-form talk (Joe Rogan, Pardon My Take, Digital Social Hour). The biggest surprise? Love Trapped at #3—a fictional serialised drama—proving narrative podcasts can compete with nonfiction giants. The absence of music or sports podcasts (Barstool's Pardon My Take is sports-adjacent but comedy-heavy) reveals US listeners favour information and storytelling over live-event audio. The rise of Mick Unplugged, an interview podcast by a relatively new host, shows platform-driven discovery still works. Expect more scripted dramas to enter the mainstream as Apple Podcasts invests in storytelling.
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