Top 10 Apple Podcasts — Top Shows (US) — March 20, 2026

The Joe Rogan Experience remains the king of long-form conversation, ranking #2 with a mix of comedian comedy and controversial guests — at this point, Rogan’s audience is more cult than casual, and they tune in to hear him riff on whatever’s breaking.

Crime Junkie, the Audiochuck juggernaut, lands at #3 — a week-in, week-out constant that narrates real murders with breathless pacing. It’s the go-to for true crime addicts who want cases they haven’t heard on every other show.

Dateline NBC, the TV newsmagazine turned podcast, captures #4 by repackaging its Friday night crime specials into listenable episodes that feel like audio documentaries — familiar, safe, and reliably wrenching.

Mick Unplugged, a Realm fiction series about a burned-out life coach who stumbles into a conspiracy, debuts at #5 — proof that scripted storytelling can break Apple’s news-and-crime stranglehold when executed with punchy writing and a ticking clock.

REAL AF with Andy Frisella, a no-excuses motivational podcast, sits at #6 — Andy’s ‘grit over talent’ message resonates with men who feel left behind by conventional self-help, and his daily uploads keep the audience loyal.

Up First from NPR takes #7, delivering a tight 10-minute news brief every morning — perfect for listeners who want today’s headlines without the New York Times’ editorial framing or Rogan’s digressions.

Trace of Suspicion, an NBC News true crime series that follows a single cold case per season, claims #8 — it’s a throwback to the old Serial format, and its slow-burn investigation keeps people hooked episode to episode.

The Secret World of Roald Dahl, an iHeartPodcasts narrative series exploring the author’s hidden stories, enters at #9 — a seasonal curiosity tied to Dahl’s birthday, luring in parents and nostalgic adults with the promise of dark, funny tales.

The Shawn Ryan Show rounds out the top 10 — Shawn, a former police officer and CIA contractor, interviews ex-special forces, conspiracy theorists, and survivalists, offering a podcast for listeners who crave military authenticity and fringe ideas.

The Joe Rogan Experience remains the king of long-form conversation, ranking #2 with a mix of comedian comedy and controversial guests — at this point, Rogan’s audience is more cult than casual, and they tune in to hear him riff on whatever’s breaking.

Crime Junkie, the Audiochuck juggernaut, lands at #3 — a week-in, week-out constant that narrates real murders with breathless pacing. It’s the go-to for true crime addicts who want cases they haven’t heard on every other show.

Dateline NBC, the TV newsmagazine turned podcast, captures #4 by repackaging its Friday night crime specials into listenable episodes that feel like audio documentaries — familiar, safe, and reliably wrenching.

Mick Unplugged, a Realm fiction series about a burned-out life coach who stumbles into a conspiracy, debuts at #5 — proof that scripted storytelling can break Apple’s news-and-crime stranglehold when executed with punchy writing and a ticking clock.

REAL AF with Andy Frisella, a no-excuses motivational podcast, sits at #6 — Andy’s ‘grit over talent’ message resonates with men who feel left behind by conventional self-help, and his daily uploads keep the audience loyal.

Up First from NPR takes #7, delivering a tight 10-minute news brief every morning — perfect for listeners who want today’s headlines without the New York Times’ editorial framing or Rogan’s digressions.

Trace of Suspicion, an NBC News true crime series that follows a single cold case per season, claims #8 — it’s a throwback to the old Serial format, and its slow-burn investigation keeps people hooked episode to episode.

The Secret World of Roald Dahl, an iHeartPodcasts narrative series exploring the author’s hidden stories, enters at #9 — a seasonal curiosity tied to Dahl’s birthday, luring in parents and nostalgic adults with the promise of dark, funny tales.

The Shawn Ryan Show rounds out the top 10 — Shawn, a former police officer and CIA contractor, interviews ex-special forces, conspiracy theorists, and survivalists, offering a podcast for listeners who crave military authenticity and fringe ideas.