Top 10 Apple Podcasts — Top Shows (US) — March 16, 2026

The Joe Rogan Experience sits at #2, proving its massive audience hasn't faded: this long-form conversation platform remains a cultural juggernaut even as news podcasts surge around it.

Crime Junkie holds #3, Audiochuck's flagship true crime show still hooking listeners with its fast-paced, scripted storytelling about unsolved cases.

Dateline NBC lands at #4, translating decades of TV investigative journalism into a podcast format that draws true crime fans seeking the NBC News brand's reliability.

The Ezra Klein Show at #5 is The New York Times' policy deep-dive, attracting listeners who want nuanced interviews on economics, politics, and culture.

Pod Save America ranks #6, the progressive political talk show from former Obama staffers still mobilizing its audience with sharp commentary on the 2026 landscape.

Trace of Suspicion enters at #7, NBC News' serialized true crime investigation that rewards binge-listening with a single case per season.

REAL AF with Andy Frisella debuts at #8, a no-excuses motivational podcast for entrepreneurs and self-improvement seekers that drives listener loyalty via daily episodes.

Mick Unplugged at #9 from Realm is the wildcard: a narrative fiction podcast that breaks into a nonfiction-heavy chart, suggesting listeners crave immersive audio drama.

The MeidasTouch Podcast wraps the list at #10, a left-wing political commentary show that has climbed by rallying antifascist listeners with rapid-fire news analysis.

The Joe Rogan Experience sits at #2, proving its massive audience hasn't faded: this long-form conversation platform remains a cultural juggernaut even as news podcasts surge around it.

Crime Junkie holds #3, Audiochuck's flagship true crime show still hooking listeners with its fast-paced, scripted storytelling about unsolved cases.

Dateline NBC lands at #4, translating decades of TV investigative journalism into a podcast format that draws true crime fans seeking the NBC News brand's reliability.

The Ezra Klein Show at #5 is The New York Times' policy deep-dive, attracting listeners who want nuanced interviews on economics, politics, and culture.

Pod Save America ranks #6, the progressive political talk show from former Obama staffers still mobilizing its audience with sharp commentary on the 2026 landscape.

Trace of Suspicion enters at #7, NBC News' serialized true crime investigation that rewards binge-listening with a single case per season.

REAL AF with Andy Frisella debuts at #8, a no-excuses motivational podcast for entrepreneurs and self-improvement seekers that drives listener loyalty via daily episodes.

Mick Unplugged at #9 from Realm is the wildcard: a narrative fiction podcast that breaks into a nonfiction-heavy chart, suggesting listeners crave immersive audio drama.

The MeidasTouch Podcast wraps the list at #10, a left-wing political commentary show that has climbed by rallying antifascist listeners with rapid-fire news analysis.