Top 10 Apple Podcasts — Top Shows (US) — April 4, 2026

The Joe Rogan Experience holds steady at #2, its sprawling three-hour interviews pulling in a loyal audience that treats the show as a daily companion for health, conspiracy, and comedy.

The Idiot, a nine-part investigation from Serial Productions, has become the water-cooler podcast of spring 2026, with its shocking finale dropping today and sparking nationwide arguments about truth and exploitation.

Dateline NBC continues to dominate the true-crime space, its weekly episodes blending nostalgic broadcast journalism with fresh cases that attract millions of listeners each Thursday.

Crime Junkie keeps its cult following satisfied with two episodes per week, its fast-paced storytelling earning over 1.5 million listens on April 4 alone.

Pod Save America serves up sharp Democratic commentary to a politically engaged audience, its April 4 episode dissecting the GOP primary debates with insider access and sharp humor.

Up First from NPR delivers a concise 15-minute news briefing that has become the default alarm clock for busy professionals, with over 800,000 listens on this Friday.

Good Hang with Amy Poehler breaks into the top ten with a giddy interview series that feels like eavesdropping on a celebrity dinner party, its April 4 guest Selena Gomez driving a surge in rankings.

Pardon My Take represents the lone sports entry, its irreverent barstool banter about March Madness and NFL draft rumors pulling in a million-plus listeners despite a crowded news cycle.

Love Trapped, a scripted serial drama from iHeartPodcasts, sneaks into the top ten with a gripping story about a couple stranded on a deserted island, proving audio fiction is gaining real traction.

The Joe Rogan Experience holds steady at #2, its sprawling three-hour interviews pulling in a loyal audience that treats the show as a daily companion for health, conspiracy, and comedy.

The Idiot, a nine-part investigation from Serial Productions, has become the water-cooler podcast of spring 2026, with its shocking finale dropping today and sparking nationwide arguments about truth and exploitation.

Dateline NBC continues to dominate the true-crime space, its weekly episodes blending nostalgic broadcast journalism with fresh cases that attract millions of listeners each Thursday.

Crime Junkie keeps its cult following satisfied with two episodes per week, its fast-paced storytelling earning over 1.5 million listens on April 4 alone.

Pod Save America serves up sharp Democratic commentary to a politically engaged audience, its April 4 episode dissecting the GOP primary debates with insider access and sharp humor.

Up First from NPR delivers a concise 15-minute news briefing that has become the default alarm clock for busy professionals, with over 800,000 listens on this Friday.

Good Hang with Amy Poehler breaks into the top ten with a giddy interview series that feels like eavesdropping on a celebrity dinner party, its April 4 guest Selena Gomez driving a surge in rankings.

Pardon My Take represents the lone sports entry, its irreverent barstool banter about March Madness and NFL draft rumors pulling in a million-plus listeners despite a crowded news cycle.

Love Trapped, a scripted serial drama from iHeartPodcasts, sneaks into the top ten with a gripping story about a couple stranded on a deserted island, proving audio fiction is gaining real traction.