Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC takes #4, demonstrating that broadcast TV’s true crime brand translates effortlessly to audio, with Keith Morrison’s voice still a comfort for the morbidly curious. The podcast version has achieved 500 million downloads since its 2019 launch, growing 18% year-over-year. It trails #2 Crime Junkie by 25% in daily listens but surpasses #3 The Idiot by 5% in listener loyalty based on repeat episode plays.