Top 10 Apple Podcasts — Top Shows (US) — April 5, 2026

The Joe Rogan Experience takes the #2 position, a long-form conversation show that continues to dominate despite controversies around vaccine misinformation and platform policies. Rogan's massive, loyal fanbase keeps him perennially near the top.

The Idiot, a new limited series from Serial Productions and The New York Times, debuts at #3. This investigative podcast dives into a story of incompetence and consequence, proving that Serial's brand of narrative journalism still commands attention.

Dateline NBC lands at #4, the audio companion to the long-running TV newsmagazine. Its true-crime format, short episodes, and NBC's promotional muscle make it a consistent top-10 fixture.

Crime Junkie by Audiochuck sits at #5, a weekly true-crime podcast known for its fast-paced, scripted storytelling. Its continued popularity underscores the genre's grip on American podcast audiences.

Pod Save America lands at #6, a political podcast from former Obama staffers that mixes news analysis with progressive commentary. This rank shows that political engagement remains high, but it's no longer the top draw.

Up First from NPR secures the #7 spot, a 10-minute morning news podcast. Its brevity and reliability make it a default choice for listeners who want quick, non-sensationalized headlines.

Good Hang with Amy Poehler arrives at #8, a weekly interview podcast where the comedian and actress chats with friends and colleagues. This is the list's most surprising entry, proving celebrity-driven conversation still has pull.

Love Trapped, an iHeartPodcasts and Glass Podcasts production, comes in at #9. This true-crime series explores cases of romantic deception and betrayal, tapping into the audience's appetite for relationship-based suspense.

Morbid by Ash Kelley and Alaina Urquhart closes the top 10, a true-crime podcast with a conversational, often darkly humorous tone. Its ranking shows that female-hosted crime podcasts maintain a strong, dedicated following.

The Joe Rogan Experience takes the #2 position, a long-form conversation show that continues to dominate despite controversies around vaccine misinformation and platform policies. Rogan's massive, loyal fanbase keeps him perennially near the top.

The Idiot, a new limited series from Serial Productions and The New York Times, debuts at #3. This investigative podcast dives into a story of incompetence and consequence, proving that Serial's brand of narrative journalism still commands attention.

Dateline NBC lands at #4, the audio companion to the long-running TV newsmagazine. Its true-crime format, short episodes, and NBC's promotional muscle make it a consistent top-10 fixture.

Crime Junkie by Audiochuck sits at #5, a weekly true-crime podcast known for its fast-paced, scripted storytelling. Its continued popularity underscores the genre's grip on American podcast audiences.

Pod Save America lands at #6, a political podcast from former Obama staffers that mixes news analysis with progressive commentary. This rank shows that political engagement remains high, but it's no longer the top draw.

Up First from NPR secures the #7 spot, a 10-minute morning news podcast. Its brevity and reliability make it a default choice for listeners who want quick, non-sensationalized headlines.

Good Hang with Amy Poehler arrives at #8, a weekly interview podcast where the comedian and actress chats with friends and colleagues. This is the list's most surprising entry, proving celebrity-driven conversation still has pull.

Love Trapped, an iHeartPodcasts and Glass Podcasts production, comes in at #9. This true-crime series explores cases of romantic deception and betrayal, tapping into the audience's appetite for relationship-based suspense.

Morbid by Ash Kelley and Alaina Urquhart closes the top 10, a true-crime podcast with a conversational, often darkly humorous tone. Its ranking shows that female-hosted crime podcasts maintain a strong, dedicated following.