Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC dominates the crime podcast space with #5 ranking, driven by its TV brand’s authority and long-form storytelling. Each episode averages 45 minutes—25% longer than the typical true crime podcast—enabling deep dives that attract 2.3 million monthly downloads. Its case-closure rate of 92% (based on listener polls) outperforms #6 Pod Save America’s engagement metrics, proving linear TV spawns digital hits with proven audience trust.