Top 10 Apple Podcasts — Top Shows (US) — April 7, 2026

Crime Junkie: Audiochuck’s true-crime behemoth sits at #2, a perennial staple that never drifts far from the top, feeding a loyal base that craves unsolved cases and gripping storytelling.

The Idiot: Serial Productions and The New York Times’ scripted thriller pulls #3—highest debut this week—blending fiction with investigative pace, carving out space that few narrative podcasts manage on a daily chart.

The Joe Rogan Experience: Joe Rogan’s marathon interview show lands at #4, still a colossal force after years of dominance, now competing with a newer wave of focused news and fiction series.

Up First from NPR: NPR’s morning news digest grabs #5, proving that short, fast news breaks remain essential for US listeners even amid longer-form contenders.

Dateline NBC: NBC News’ true-crime staple sits at #6, a TV-to-podcast crossover that thrives on its signature ‘who killed…?’ format, unshaken by younger rivals.

SmartLess: Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett’s celeb-interview show lands at #7, riding star power and loose banter—but showing slight fatigue versus harder news.

Pardon My Take: Barstool Sports’ irreverent sports/comedy show claims #8, a rare non-news entry that appeals to fans who want their hot takes laced with inside jokes.

The Shawn Ryan Show: Shawn Ryan’s interview series with veterans and influencers climbs to #9, showing a distinct audience hungry for raw, long-form military stories.

Morbid: Ash Kelley and Alaina Urquhart’s true-crime podcast holds #10, with a devoted fanbase that prefers conversational deep dives into macabre cases.

Crime Junkie: Audiochuck’s true-crime behemoth sits at #2, a perennial staple that never drifts far from the top, feeding a loyal base that craves unsolved cases and gripping storytelling.

The Idiot: Serial Productions and The New York Times’ scripted thriller pulls #3—highest debut this week—blending fiction with investigative pace, carving out space that few narrative podcasts manage on a daily chart.

The Joe Rogan Experience: Joe Rogan’s marathon interview show lands at #4, still a colossal force after years of dominance, now competing with a newer wave of focused news and fiction series.

Up First from NPR: NPR’s morning news digest grabs #5, proving that short, fast news breaks remain essential for US listeners even amid longer-form contenders.

Dateline NBC: NBC News’ true-crime staple sits at #6, a TV-to-podcast crossover that thrives on its signature ‘who killed…?’ format, unshaken by younger rivals.

SmartLess: Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett’s celeb-interview show lands at #7, riding star power and loose banter—but showing slight fatigue versus harder news.

Pardon My Take: Barstool Sports’ irreverent sports/comedy show claims #8, a rare non-news entry that appeals to fans who want their hot takes laced with inside jokes.

The Shawn Ryan Show: Shawn Ryan’s interview series with veterans and influencers climbs to #9, showing a distinct audience hungry for raw, long-form military stories.

Morbid: Ash Kelley and Alaina Urquhart’s true-crime podcast holds #10, with a devoted fanbase that prefers conversational deep dives into macabre cases.