Skip to main content
Top10Grid
Top 10 Apple Podcasts — Top Shows (US) — March 23, 2026

Apple Podcasts / Wikipedia

Podcast apple podcasts top March 23, 2026

Top 10 Apple Podcasts — Top Shows (US) — March 23, 2026

On March 23, 2026, Apple Podcasts listeners in the US are tuning into a mix of news analysis, true crime, and personality-driven shows, with The Daily holding the top spot — a testament to the hunger for structured news amidst a fast-moving political landscape. This list, drawn from Apple Podcasts' most-listened chart, reflects what engaged American audiences actually pressed play on, not just what's critically acclaimed. Crime Junkie's steady grip at #3 and the surprising climb of The Secret World of Roald Dahl at #6 — tying into Netflix's adaptation buzz — show that comfort listening and pop culture deep dives are pulling equal weight with daily news. Meanwhile, shows like Pod Save America and Dateline NBC reinforce the dominance of political and true crime staples. Apple Podcasts collects this data from anonymized listenership across its platform, measuring episodes consumed rather than downloads, making this a true snapshot of listening behavior.

107 views
Be the first

Current Rankings

Share this list
107 views
Share:
Get ranking updates
Vote items up or down — rankings update instantly

Get the weekly entertainment rundown

The most-voted lists across every category — curated weekly. Join the early readers.

  • The most-voted lists across every category
  • Exclusive early-access to new categories
  • Reader picks vs editorial picks compared

No spam. One email per week. Unsubscribe anytime.

Readers Also Ranked

More Lists Like This

Trend Analysis

This top 10 reveals a US audience split between hard news, repetitive true crime, and a craving for curated escapism. The Daily and Pod Save America demonstrate that political news consumption remains fierce, while Crime Junkie, Dateline NBC, and Trace of Suspicion confirm true crime's unshakeable monopoly on audio entertainment. The wild card is The Secret World of Roald Dahl — a narrative nonfiction series that snuck in at #6, leveraging a cultural moment around Dahl's legacy and Netflix's film adaptations. Love Trapped at #7 shows the rise of scripted emotional drama, a genre growing rapidly. The absence of music podcast entries suggests listeners are treating Apple Podcasts as a distinct space for talk and narrative. Morbid's return to the top ten indicates the true crime audience's loyalty remains high. Expect more podcast networks to invest in narrative IP, chasing the Roald Dahl effect.

Discussion

Have a take on this ranking?

Comments are how the argument actually happens here. Posting one needs a free account — it takes about a minute.

No comments yet.

The first comment sets the terms of the argument.

Would your top 10 look different?

Publish your own ranking of this topic. Your list gets its own page, and readers vote on it the same way you just voted on this one.

Build your own Top 10

People Also Explore

Because you're viewing Entertainment

You might also like

More in Entertainment

See all
Top 10 Apple Podcasts — Top Shows (US) — March 23, 2026 | Top10Grid