Top 10 Apple Podcasts — Top Shows (US) — March 15, 2026

Joe Rogan's long-form interview show claimed #2, likely fueled by a viral guest conversation about artificial intelligence and free speech that dominated weekend social media.

Audiochuck's true-crime staple Crime Junkie landed at #3, continuing its years-long streak as the most consistent top-5 performer in any podcast category.

NBC News' Dateline NBC used its TV-to-audio pipeline to secure #4, with a new episode about cold case investigations drawing in both longtime viewers and podcast-only listeners.

Trace of Suspicion, a new NBC News original audio drama, shot to #5 on its debut weekend, proving that scripted crime narratives can still break into a market saturated with hosts and panels.

The Ezra Klein Show from New York Times Opinion took #6, as Klein's in-depth interview with a prominent economist about the 2026 midterm outlook resonated with politically engaged listeners.

Entrepreneur Andy Frisella's REAL AF podcast reached #7, offering raw, unfiltered advice on discipline and business that appeals to aspiring founders and self-improvement seekers.

NPR's Up First briefed listeners on the day's top stories at #8, proving that short, daily news summaries remain essential for commuters and morning routines.

Pod Save America rallied its progressive base to #9, with an episode dissecting the latest Republican primary results and their implications for the 2026 midterms.

The MeidasTouch Podcast, a left-leaning political show, cracked the top 10 at #10 by combining rapid-fire news commentary with sharp legal analysis of recent court rulings.

Joe Rogan's long-form interview show claimed #2, likely fueled by a viral guest conversation about artificial intelligence and free speech that dominated weekend social media.

Audiochuck's true-crime staple Crime Junkie landed at #3, continuing its years-long streak as the most consistent top-5 performer in any podcast category.

NBC News' Dateline NBC used its TV-to-audio pipeline to secure #4, with a new episode about cold case investigations drawing in both longtime viewers and podcast-only listeners.

Trace of Suspicion, a new NBC News original audio drama, shot to #5 on its debut weekend, proving that scripted crime narratives can still break into a market saturated with hosts and panels.

The Ezra Klein Show from New York Times Opinion took #6, as Klein's in-depth interview with a prominent economist about the 2026 midterm outlook resonated with politically engaged listeners.

Entrepreneur Andy Frisella's REAL AF podcast reached #7, offering raw, unfiltered advice on discipline and business that appeals to aspiring founders and self-improvement seekers.

NPR's Up First briefed listeners on the day's top stories at #8, proving that short, daily news summaries remain essential for commuters and morning routines.

Pod Save America rallied its progressive base to #9, with an episode dissecting the latest Republican primary results and their implications for the 2026 midterms.

The MeidasTouch Podcast, a left-leaning political show, cracked the top 10 at #10 by combining rapid-fire news commentary with sharp legal analysis of recent court rulings.