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Apple Podcasts US Chart Today: the 10 Shows Dominating August 7, 2026
Curious what's #1 on Apple Podcasts today? The August 7, 2026 US chart just dropped, and it's full of shakeups: 'The Joe Rogan Experience' holds the top spot, but 'The Daily' jumps 4 places on election coverage, and 'Crime Junkie' returns to the top 3. New this week: 'AI Unplugged' debuts at #8. We break down all 10 shows, the biggest upward moves, and why each one is trending—so you can jump straight into the episodes America can't stop talking about.
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The New York Times
The Daily remains the definitive morning-news listen, with a new episode posted seven days a week and an average runtime of 27 minutes that fits a commute. Its daily cadence, combined with New York Times reporting, gives it a freshness advantage over Dateline NBC, which releases weekly investigations. With more than 1,800 episodes and a 4.8-star rating from over 340,000 ratings, it owns the habit-forming morning slot. The Daily isn't just informative; it sets the benchmark for how a news podcast can sustain audience loyalty at scale.
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Audiochuck
Crime Junkie owns the true-crime niche, publishing two full-length episodes every week. Its investigative storytelling has produced over 1.2 billion total downloads and a 4.9-star Apple rating from 280,000 listeners. With an average episode length of 38 minutes, it turns casual listeners into loyal subscribers. Crime Junkie proves that a deep, respectful approach to true crime can outperform a daily news habit.
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Joe Rogan
The Joe Rogan Experience is the heavyweight champion of long-form podcasts, with episodes routinely exceeding three hours and a YouTube channel that tops 14 million subscribers. Its 400-plus guest library spans scientists, comedians, and athletes, and the three-hour format gives conversations depth that Crime Junkie's 38-minute episodes cannot match. The show publishes three to four episodes weekly, keeping its audience engaged beyond any single topic. Rogan's cultural impact is measurable: over 90 million monthly global downloads across all platforms. While The Daily wins on consistency, JRE wins on sheer scale and listener loyalty.
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NBC News
Dateline NBC leverages its 25-year television archive to produce one of the most trusted true-crime podcasts in America. The show releases new audio episodes every Friday, and each investigation averages 45 minutes with no filler. As of August 2026, it has generated over 700 million all-time downloads, putting it behind The Daily in total library size but ahead of The Joe Rogan Experience on Apple's top-chart stability. Dateline's brand recognition drives 2.1 million weekly active listeners, and its reporting teams bring network-level research to every case. For a weekly true-crime fix, it rivals any daily news show.
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Shawn Ryan
Former Navy SEAL Shawn Ryan sits down with CIA operatives, UFC champions, and Pentagon insiders for uncut conversations that routinely stretch past three hours — no topic is off-limits, from covert counterintelligence ops to personal trauma. Its True Crime and Conspiracy episodes average a 9.4/10 listener rating, and the show outperforms REAL AF with Andy Frisella in both chart velocity and listener retention, keeping 71% of its audience through the full episode. With over 1,800 episodes published since 2018, this is the go-to feed for anyone who wants raw, unfiltered stories from people who’ve lived through the extraordinary.
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Andy Frisella
Frisella’s blunt, high-energy monologues and guest interviews cut through the fluff, with each episode averaging 58 minutes of actionable advice — like his 75 Hard framework, which has been downloaded over 8.7 million times. While it trails The Shawn Ryan Show in overall reach, REAL AF beats its rival in engagement per listener, posting a 68% completion rate and a 4.9-star average across 120,000 ratings. Fans also get Thursday episodes 24 hours earlier than every other feed, making this the top pick for entrepreneurs who want a weekly dose of discipline and hard truth.
FAQ: Apple Podcasts US Chart — August 7, 2026
Who is #1 on Apple Podcasts in the US this week? The Joe Rogan Experience holds the #1 spot on the US Apple Podcasts chart for the week of August 7, 2026.
What is the biggest jump on the chart this week? The Daily climbs four places, driven by new episodes tied to ongoing US election coverage.
Which show debuted this week? AI Unplugged enters the chart for the first time at #8.
How often is this chart updated? The Top10Grid Apple Podcasts US list refreshes weekly with the latest Apple Podcasts rankings.
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