Top 10 Best Podcasts of 2026

Ashley Flowers' true crime juggernaut consistently tops Apple Podcast charts with meticulously researched weekly episodes that have helped bring attention to unsolved cases nationwide.

Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett's celebrity interview show thrives on genuine surprise and A-list guests, earning a lucrative deal that made it one of the highest-valued podcasts ever.

Alex Cooper's interview-driven evolution from raunchy relationship advice to landing sits with presidential candidates proved the show's massive cultural reach and young female audience power.

The New York Times' flagship news podcast remains the gold standard for daily journalism audio, consistently ranking among the top five most-downloaded podcasts globally.

Stanford neuroscientist Andrew Huberman's deep dives into health and performance science have made evidence-based wellness mainstream, with episodes routinely exceeding three hours.

Conan's podcast proves he may be funnier without network constraints, with his unscripted banter with assistant Sona and producer Matt becoming as beloved as the celebrity interviews.

WNYC's pioneering science and philosophy podcast continues to push the boundaries of audio storytelling with innovative sound design and curiosity-driven investigations into the unknown.

Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal's multi-hour deep dives into company histories like NVIDIA, Costco, and LVMH have made business analysis riveting, earning a devoted following among tech executives.

Former Navy SEAL Shawn Ryan's long-form interviews with military, intelligence, and law enforcement guests broke through in 2025-2026 by offering perspectives rarely heard in mainstream media.

Ashley Flowers' true crime juggernaut consistently tops Apple Podcast charts with meticulously researched weekly episodes that have helped bring attention to unsolved cases nationwide.

Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett's celebrity interview show thrives on genuine surprise and A-list guests, earning a lucrative deal that made it one of the highest-valued podcasts ever.

Alex Cooper's interview-driven evolution from raunchy relationship advice to landing sits with presidential candidates proved the show's massive cultural reach and young female audience power.

The New York Times' flagship news podcast remains the gold standard for daily journalism audio, consistently ranking among the top five most-downloaded podcasts globally.

Stanford neuroscientist Andrew Huberman's deep dives into health and performance science have made evidence-based wellness mainstream, with episodes routinely exceeding three hours.

Conan's podcast proves he may be funnier without network constraints, with his unscripted banter with assistant Sona and producer Matt becoming as beloved as the celebrity interviews.

WNYC's pioneering science and philosophy podcast continues to push the boundaries of audio storytelling with innovative sound design and curiosity-driven investigations into the unknown.

Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal's multi-hour deep dives into company histories like NVIDIA, Costco, and LVMH have made business analysis riveting, earning a devoted following among tech executives.

Former Navy SEAL Shawn Ryan's long-form interviews with military, intelligence, and law enforcement guests broke through in 2025-2026 by offering perspectives rarely heard in mainstream media.