Top 10 Apple Podcasts — Top Shows (US) — March 19, 2026

True crime behemoth *Crime Junkie* holds its iron grip at #2, offering listeners an escape into murder mysteries that feel more predictable than the real economy.

Joe Rogan’s longform talk show slips to #3, still a powerhouse but increasingly challenged by shorter, newsier formats that dominate the current moment.

NBC News’ *Dateline NBC* converts a long-running TV franchise into podcast gold at #4, proving that true crime with journalistic roots still beats amateur sleuthing.

Andy Frisella’s *REAL AF with Andy Frisella* sits at #5—a raw, motivational talk show that taps into the self-improvement guilt driving many American listeners today.

NPR’s *Up First* at #6 gives listeners a crisp 15-minute news briefing, validating that morning routines demand efficiency over depth.

Amy Poehler’s *Good Hang with Amy Poehler* lands at #7—a new comedy interview series that offers a welcome break from tension, drawing on Poehler’s *Parks and Rec* nostalgia.

Realm’s *Mick Unplugged* shocks at #8: a young interview show that strayed from typical celebrity chat to earn its spot with raw curiosity.

Barstool Sports’ *Pardon My Take* clings to #9, a sports comedy show that survives on frat-boy irreverence but is struggling to grow its audience.

Closing the list, *Trace of Suspicion* from NBC News adds another true-crime option at #10—tight, dramatic storytelling that caters to genre loyalists.

True crime behemoth *Crime Junkie* holds its iron grip at #2, offering listeners an escape into murder mysteries that feel more predictable than the real economy.

Joe Rogan’s longform talk show slips to #3, still a powerhouse but increasingly challenged by shorter, newsier formats that dominate the current moment.

NBC News’ *Dateline NBC* converts a long-running TV franchise into podcast gold at #4, proving that true crime with journalistic roots still beats amateur sleuthing.

Andy Frisella’s *REAL AF with Andy Frisella* sits at #5—a raw, motivational talk show that taps into the self-improvement guilt driving many American listeners today.

NPR’s *Up First* at #6 gives listeners a crisp 15-minute news briefing, validating that morning routines demand efficiency over depth.

Amy Poehler’s *Good Hang with Amy Poehler* lands at #7—a new comedy interview series that offers a welcome break from tension, drawing on Poehler’s *Parks and Rec* nostalgia.

Realm’s *Mick Unplugged* shocks at #8: a young interview show that strayed from typical celebrity chat to earn its spot with raw curiosity.

Barstool Sports’ *Pardon My Take* clings to #9, a sports comedy show that survives on frat-boy irreverence but is struggling to grow its audience.

Closing the list, *Trace of Suspicion* from NBC News adds another true-crime option at #10—tight, dramatic storytelling that caters to genre loyalists.