Top 10 Apple Podcasts — Top Shows (US) — March 31, 2026

*Crime Junkie* from Audiochuck holds #2, a relentless true crime machine that churns out cases with a breathless, conversational style, keeping its massive fanbase hooked and pushing the genre to the top of the charts.

*The Idiot* from Serial Productions & The New York Times secures #3, a brand-new limited series that drops its first episodes on March 31, 2026, riding the coattails of *Serial*’s legacy and immediate listener frenzy.

*Up First from NPR* lands at #4, a crisp 10-minute morning news roundup that thrives in the daily commute slot, giving NPR a strong foothold in a time when listeners crave fast, reliable updates.

*The Joe Rogan Experience* settles at #5, still a powerhouse in long-form conversation but sliding slightly from its usual top-3 dominance, indicating audience fatigue or competition from tighter formats.

*Dateline NBC* at #6 proves the TV-to-podcast pipeline works: this weekly true crime staple translates its broadcast authority into a steady stream of Apple listeners who trust the brand.

*Pardon My Take* from Barstool Sports breaks into #7, a brash, irreverent sports podcast that cuts through the news-heavy list, appealing to a younger male audience that wants jokes over headlines.

*Good Hang with Amy Poehler* at #8 is the sole pure-entertainment entry, a breezy interview show that capitalizes on Poehler’s likability and The Ringer’s production, offering a needed laugh break.

*Pod Save America* ranks #9, a reliable political refuge for progressive listeners, still churning through policy and critique even as election cycles fade, proving its niche remains loyal.

*20/20* from ABC News rounds out the list at #10, another TV stalwart adapted for audio, selling its signature investigative journalism to podcast audiences who want depth without video.

*Crime Junkie* from Audiochuck holds #2, a relentless true crime machine that churns out cases with a breathless, conversational style, keeping its massive fanbase hooked and pushing the genre to the top of the charts.

*The Idiot* from Serial Productions & The New York Times secures #3, a brand-new limited series that drops its first episodes on March 31, 2026, riding the coattails of *Serial*’s legacy and immediate listener frenzy.

*Up First from NPR* lands at #4, a crisp 10-minute morning news roundup that thrives in the daily commute slot, giving NPR a strong foothold in a time when listeners crave fast, reliable updates.

*The Joe Rogan Experience* settles at #5, still a powerhouse in long-form conversation but sliding slightly from its usual top-3 dominance, indicating audience fatigue or competition from tighter formats.

*Dateline NBC* at #6 proves the TV-to-podcast pipeline works: this weekly true crime staple translates its broadcast authority into a steady stream of Apple listeners who trust the brand.

*Pardon My Take* from Barstool Sports breaks into #7, a brash, irreverent sports podcast that cuts through the news-heavy list, appealing to a younger male audience that wants jokes over headlines.

*Good Hang with Amy Poehler* at #8 is the sole pure-entertainment entry, a breezy interview show that capitalizes on Poehler’s likability and The Ringer’s production, offering a needed laugh break.

*Pod Save America* ranks #9, a reliable political refuge for progressive listeners, still churning through policy and critique even as election cycles fade, proving its niche remains loyal.

*20/20* from ABC News rounds out the list at #10, another TV stalwart adapted for audio, selling its signature investigative journalism to podcast audiences who want depth without video.