53 Best Podcasts to Listen to in 2026

1. Crime Junkie

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Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won't hear anywhere else...more Hosts Ashley Flowers, Brit Prawat
Producer/Network audiochuck
Email ****@audiochuck.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Elizabeth Smart, John Ramsey +1 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 409.8KFacebook 916.2KTwitter 134.2KInstagram 1.5M Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Since Dec 2017 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Joe Rogan Experience

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The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.
Host Joe Rogan
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Dr. Gad Saad, Julia Mossbridge +46 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 311.5K Avg Length 157 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

3. My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

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My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January of 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921.  My Favorite Murder is part of the Exactly Right podcast network..more Hosts Karen Kilgariff, Georgia Hardstark
Producer/Network Exactly Right
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Guy Branum, Jake Brennan +4 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 209.3KFacebook 499.7KTwitter 300.7KInstagram 889.7K Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Call Her Daddy

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The most-listened to podcast by women, Alex Cooper's Call Her Daddy has been creating conversation since 2018. From deep, honest discussions to laugh-out-loud moments, Cooper cuts through the BS with exciting guests and bold topics. New episodes drop every Wednesday, with throwback episodes every Friday. Want more? Join the Daddy Gang @callherdaddy.more Host Alexandra Cooper
Producer/Network SiriusXM Podcasts
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Audrina Patridge, Tana Mongeau +42 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 203K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. The Daily

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This is what the news should sound like. The biggest stories of our time, told by the best journalists in the world. Hosted by Michael Barbaro, Rachel Abrams and Natalie Kitroeff. Twenty minutes a day, six days a week, ready by 6 a.m. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher.more Hosts Sabrina Tavernise, Michael Barbaro
Producer/Network The New York Times
Email ****@nytimes.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Helene Cooper, David E. Sanger +9 more
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 132.5K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. anything goes with emma chamberlain

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emma prefers to share her thoughts with a microphone rather than a physical human being, so thank god she has a podcast. recorded from the comfort of her bed...and some other fun places, emma talks at length about whatever is on her mind every week. anything really does go on this podcast. sometimes philosophy, sometimes a random story from 10 years ago, sometimes advice, sometimes fun interviews, and sometimes nothing at all. you never know what you are going to get, but that's what keeps it interesting. new episodes every thursday, video available on spotify.more Host Emma Chamberlain
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 120KFacebook 51.4KTwitter 28.8KInstagram 99.9K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Morbid

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It's a lighthearted nightmare in here, weirdos! Morbid is a true crime, creepy history and all things spooky podcast hosted by an autopsy technician and a hairstylist. Join us for a heavy dose of research with a dash of comedy thrown in for flavor. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Morbid ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.more Hosts Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley
Producer/Network Wondery
Email ****@morbid-podcast.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Patricia Cornwell, Sante Kimes +8 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 112.4KFacebook 243.4KTwitter 126.4KInstagram 948.8K Avg Length 67 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. This American Life

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Each week we choose a theme. Then anything can happen. This American Life is true stories that unfold like little movies for radio. Personal stories with funny moments, big feelings, and surprising plot twists. Newsy stories that try to capture what it's like to be alive right now. It's the most popular weekly podcast in the world, and winner of the first ever Pulitzer Prize for a radio show or podcast. Hosted by Ira Glass and produced in collaboration with WBEZ Chicago.more Host Ira Glass
Producer/Network This American Life
Email ****@thisamericanlife.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Andy Bloch, Jack Hitt +32 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 111.1KFacebook 1.1MTwitter 374.6KInstagram 168.8K Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Serial

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Our newest podcast, 'The Good Whale,' is out now. Search for it wherever you get your podcasts, or follow it here: https://lnk.to/good-whaleSerial Productions makes narrative podcasts that have transformed the medium. Sign up for our newsletter at nytimes.com/serialnewsletter to find out about new shows, get behind the scenes stories, and see photos and videos you can't see on a podcast. To get full access to Serial Productions shows, and to other New York Times podcasts on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, subscribe at nytimes.com/podcasts...more Hosts Sarah Koenig, Dana Chivvis
Producer/Network Serial
Email ****@nytimes.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 103.3KFacebook 422.1KTwitter 264.9KInstagram 63.2K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2013 Get Email Contact

10. The Shawn Ryan Show

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The 'Shawn Ryan Show' is hosted by Shawn Ryan, former U.S. Navy SEAL, CIA Contractor, and Founder of Vigilance Elite. We tell REAL stories about REAL people from all walks of life. We discuss the ups and downs, wins and losses, successes and struggles, the good and bad in a respectful but candid way with our guest. We're better than entertainment, we're the REAL thing. Please enjoy the show.more Host Shawn Ryan
Producer/Network Cumulus Podcast Network
Email ****@vigilanceelite.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Chris Bayless, Mel Chancey +36 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 96.6K Avg Length 201 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

11. Pod Save America

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Pod Save America is a no-b******t conversation about politics hosted by former Obama aides Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer, and Tommy Vietor. It cuts through the noise to break down the week's news and helps people figure out what matters and how they can help. They're regularly joined by journalists, activists, politicians, entertainers, and world leaders. You can watch on YouTube or listen to new episodes every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Subscribe to Friends of the Pod! Your subscription makes Crooked's work possible and gives you access to ad-free episodes of Pod Save America and Pod Save the World, plus exclusive content and a lively Discord community...more Hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer, Tommy Vietor
Producer/Network Crooked Media
Email ****@crooked.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Raphael Warnock, Tom Steyer +34 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 95.4KFacebook 508.9KTwitter 531.8KInstagram 620.5K Avg Length 80 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

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Hi, I'm Dax Shepard, and I love talking to people. I am endlessly fascinated by the messiness of being human, and I find people who are vulnerable and honest about their struggles and shortcomings to be incredibly sexy. I invite you to join me as I explore other people's stories. We will celebrate, above all, the challenges and setbacks that ultimately lead to growth and betterment. What qualifies me for such an endeavor? More than a decade of sobriety, a degree in Anthropology and four years of improv training...more Host Dax Shepard
Producer/Network Armchair Umbrella
Email ****@armchairexpertpod.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Ben McKenzie, Chace Crawford +34 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 84.8K Avg Length 100 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

13. Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

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After 25 years at the Late Night desk, Conan realized that the only people at his holiday party are the men and women who work for him. Over the years and despite thousands of interviews, Conan has never made a real and lasting friendship with any of his celebrity guests. So, he started a podcast to do just that...more Host Conan OBrien
Producer/Network Team Coco & Earwolf
Email ****@teamcoco.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Jessica, Billie Eilish +34 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 75.6K Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Casefile True Crime

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Fact is scarier than fiction. Subscribe to Casefile Premium to receive ad-free episodes released one week early, along with access to bonus Q&A's, our exclusive show 'Behind the Files', and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Host Casey
Producer/Network Casefile Presents
Email ****@casefilepodcast.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Ashley Freeman, Lauria Bible +5 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 72.7KFacebook 95.8KTwitter 56.8KInstagram 91.2K Avg Length 91 min Format Extended Since Jan 2016 Get Email Contact

15. The MeidasTouch Podcast

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Ben, Brett and Jordy Meiselas are three brothers with very unique backgrounds! Ben is a top lawyer and Colin Kaepernick's business partner. Brett is a two-time Emmy award winning video editor from the world of film and television. Jordy, the fan favorite, was an award-winning advertising executive in New York. The brothers' unique approach at covering news by combining hilarious brother banter with an unapologetic support of democracy has earned them millions of supporters in America and across the globe and made them social media icons...more Hosts Ben Meiselas, Brett Meiselas, Jordy Meiselas
Producer/Network MeidasTouch Network
Email ****@meidastouch.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Rahm Emanuel, Zachary Wahls
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 65.3KFacebook 3MTwitter 1.3MInstagram 1.7M Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. Up First from NPR

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NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The three biggest stories of the day, with reporting and analysis from NPR News — in 10 minutes. Available weekdays at 6:30 a.m. ET, with hosts Leila Fadel, Steve Inskeep, Michel Martin and A Martinez. Also available on Saturdays at 9 a.m. ET, with Ayesha Rascoe and Scott Simon. On Sundays, hear a longer exploration behind the headlines with Ayesha Rascoe on 'The Sunday Story,' available by 8 a.m. ET. Subscribe and listen, then support your local NPR station at donate.npr.org. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org ...more Hosts Steve Inskeep, Leila Fadel, Michel Martin, A Martinez, Ayesha Rascoe, Scott Simon, Rachel Martin
Producer/Network NPR
Email ****@npr.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Dave Portnoy, Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 61.8KTwitter 45.5KInstagram 8.4M Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

17. Radiolab

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Radiolab is on a curiosity bender. We ask deep questions and use investigative journalism to get the answers. A given episode might whirl you through science, legal history, and into the home of someone halfway across the world. The show is known for innovative sound design, smashing information into music. It is hosted by Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser.more Hosts Lulu Miller, Latif Nasser
Producer/Network Radiolab
Email ****@wnyc.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Korena Mafune, Nalini Nadkarni +11 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 55K Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. Hidden Brain

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Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you've ever asked yourself these questions, you're not alone. On Hidden Brain, we help you understand your own mind — and the minds of the people around you. (We're routinely rated the #1 science podcast in the United States.) Hosted by veteran science journalist Shankar Vedantam.more Host Shankar Vedantam
Producer/Network Hidden Brain
Email ****@hiddenbrain.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Leslie John, Dave Evans +33 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 52.6K Avg Length 73 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

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Join intellectual phenomenon Dr. Jordan Peterson for enlightening discourse that will change the way you think. This podcast breaks down the dichotomy of life through interviews and lectures that explain how individuals and culture are shaped by values, music, religion, and beyond. It will give you a new perspective and a modern understanding of your creativity, competence, and personality.more Host Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Sam Harris, Michael Saylor +6 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 52.5K Avg Length 102 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

20. Huberman Lab

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The Huberman Lab podcast is hosted by Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the department of neurobiology, and by courtesy, psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. The podcast discusses neuroscience and science-based tools, including how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health, as well as existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works.Huberman has made numerous significant contributions to the fields of brain development, brain ..more Host Andrew D. Huberman
Producer/Network Scicomm Media
Email ****@hubermanlab.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Dr. Kentaro Fujita, Dr. Casey Halpern +32 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 51.1KFacebook 660.4KTwitter 1.9MInstagram 7.8M Avg Length 88 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. We Can Do Hard Things

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Come do life with Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle. With more than half a billion plays, We Can Do Hard Things is a hilarious, raw, comforting 'support system for braving the everyday.' The Pod Squad goes hard ($56 Million raised in global aid) and stays soft: meet here on Tuesdays to laugh, talk, and cry our way through the pain and magic of being human. Subscribe, Follow, and join our social media community here: https://linktr.ee/wecandohardthingsshowmore Hosts Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, Amanda Doyle
Producer/Network Glennon Doyle and Audacy
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Chase Melton, Jon Golinger +25 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 51.1K Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

22. Freakonomics Radio

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Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior.To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.more Host Stephen J. Dubner
Producer/Network Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher
Email ****@freakonomics.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests David Lang, Eamonn Butler +45 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 44.3K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

23. The Megyn Kelly Show

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The Megyn Kelly Show is your home for open, honest and provocative conversations with the most interesting and important political, legal and cultural figures today. No BS. No agenda. And no fear.more Host Megyn Kelly
Producer/Network SiriusXM
Email ****@megynkelly.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Bryan Freedman, Miranda Devine +5 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 41.5KFacebook 432.6KTwitter 436.4KInstagram 2M Avg Length 86 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

24. The Ramsey Show

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The Ramsey Show believes you can build wealth and take control of your life—no matter what stupid mistakes you've made with money. Join as Dave Ramsey and his team of experts answer your questions on the top problems holding you back. Listen now or ask your question live by calling 888.825.5225 weekdays from 2 5 p.m. ET. Learn more at www.ramseysolutions.commore Host Dave Ramsey
Producer/Network Ramsey Network
Email ****@daveramsey.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Ken Coleman, Rachel Cruze +3 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 41.1KFacebook 9MTwitter 1MInstagram 6.5M Avg Length 128 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

25. The Rest Is History

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Take a deep dive into History's biggest moments with Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrook. Explore the stories of History's most brutal rulers, deadly battles, and world-changing events. From the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, the Nazi conquest of Europe, and Hitler's evil master plan for world domination, to the French Revolution, the sinking of the Titanic, or the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, Tom and Dominic bring the past to life with gripping storytelling and expert analysis, as they unpack the high-drama moments that shaped our world...more Hosts Tom Holland, Dominic Sandbrook
Producer/Network Goalhanger
Email ****@goalhangerpodcasts.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Chris Floyd, Laura Cumming
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 40.3KTwitter 121.6K Avg Length 79 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

26. Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

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NPR's weekly news quiz hosted by Peter Sagal. Have a laugh and test your knowledge with today's funniest comedians and a celebrity guest. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org . You'll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, and Wait Wait's perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a contestant in those bonus episodes(!), and sponsor-free listening.more Host Peter Sagal
Producer/Network Wait Wait Don't Tell Me!
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Bobby Lopez, Ron Burgundy +30 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 39.3KTwitter 7.8MInstagram 8.4M Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

27. Fresh Air

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Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries. Subscribe to Fresh Air Plus! You'll enjoy bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening - all while you support NPR's mission...more Hosts Terry Gross, Tonya Mosley
Producer/Network NPR
Email ****@npr.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Boots Riley, Joanna Stern +52 more
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 39.2KTwitter 7.8MInstagram 8.4M Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

28. Planet Money

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Wanna see a trick? Give us any topic and we can tie it back to the economy. At Planet Money, we explore the forces that shape our lives and bring you along for the ride. Don't just understand the economy understand the world.Wanna go deeper? Subscribe to Planet Money+ and get sponsor-free episodes of Planet Money, The Indicator, and Planet Money Summer School. Plus access to bonus content. It's a new way to support the show you love. Learn more at plus.npr.org/planetmoneymore Producer/Network Planet Money
Email ****@npr.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Alysha Clark, Ben Baldanza +16 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 38KFacebook 93.9KTwitter 333.3KInstagram 232.6K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

29. MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories

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MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark and Mysterious Stories is a true crime and mystery podcast that presents strange, dark and mysterious content delivered in story format. The program is hosted by John Allen a.k.a. MrBallen.Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes 7-days early and ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.more Host John Allen
Producer/Network Ballen Studios
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guest Rosie Grant
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 36.1KFacebook 6.6MTwitter 3.1K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

30. The Bill Simmons Podcast

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HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons hosts the most downloaded sports podcast of all time, with a rotating crew of celebrities, athletes, and media staples, as well as mainstays like Cousin Sal, Joe House, and a slew of other friends and family members who always happen to be suspiciously available.more Host Bill Simmons
Producer/Network The Ringer
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Kirk Goldsberry, David Jacoby +28 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 35.6KFacebook 352KTwitter 5.1MInstagram 316.8K Avg Length 120 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

31. In The Dark

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In the Dark, hosted by Madeleine Baran, is an award-winning investigative-journalism podcast that started in 2016. Its first season looked at the mysterious abduction of Jacob Wetterling in rural Minnesota and the lack of accountability that sheriffs face when they fail to solve cases. Season 2 examined the case of Curtis Flowers, who was tried six times for the same crime. In 2020, In the Dark released a special report on the coronavirus pandemic in the Mississippi Delta. In 2023, In the Dark joined The New Yorker and in 2024, it released 'The Runaway Princesses,' a four-part series that asks why the women in Dubai's royal family keep trying to run away...more Host Madeleine Baran
Producer/Network The New Yorker
Email ****@apmreports.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guest Sam Wolson
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 35.4KFacebook 22.6KTwitter 26.4K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

32. Ologies with Alie Ward

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Volcanoes. Trees. Drunk butterflies. Mars missions. Slug sex. Death. Beauty standards. Anxiety busters. Beer science. Bee drama. Take away a pocket full of science knowledge and charming, bizarre stories about what fuels these professional -ologists' obsessions. Humorist and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people stupid questions and the answers might change your life.more Host Alie Ward
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Dr. Cyler Conrad, Ariel Waldman +20 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 33.4K Avg Length 77 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

33. The School of Greatness

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Lewis Howes is a New York Times best-selling author, 2x All-American athlete, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur. The School of Greatness shares inspiring interviews from the most successful people on the planet—world-renowned leaders in business, entertainment, sports, science, health, and literature—to inspire YOU to unlock your inner greatness and live your best life.more Host Lewis Howes
Producer/Network GREATNESS
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Haley Sacks, Brendon Burchard +45 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 32.1K Avg Length 73 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

34. The Moth

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On Tuesdays and Fridays The Moth's podcast feed presents episodes of the Peabody-Award Winning Moth Radio Hour and original episodes of The Moth Podcast. Since its launch in 1997, The Moth has presented thousands of true stories, told live and without notes, to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. Moth storytellers stand alone, under a spotlight, with only a microphone and a roomful of strangers. The storyteller and the audience embark on a high-wire act of shared experience which is both terrifying and exhilarating...more Hosts Dan Kennedy, Meg Bowles
Producer/Network The Moth
Email ****@themoth.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Mary Mack, Parvathy Anantnarayan +55 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 30.4K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2008 Get Email Contact

35. The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

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Welcome to The Diary Of A CEO where you'll find raw, human conversations with the world's most fascinating experts, storytellers, thinkers and business leaders. Hosted by Steven Bartlett (entrepreneur, investor, author, and founder of Steven.com and Flight Fund) this channel was created with a simple mission: to share personal lessons that help both you live better, more fulfilling lives. What is DOAC? Beyond Diary Of A CEO, the acronym reflects our core ethos: - Dreamers — Dream boldly. - Open-minded — Think without limits. - Awareness — Expand your perspective...more Host Steven Bartlett
Producer/Network FlightStory
Email ****@stevenbartlett.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Anne Applebaum, Dr. Stacy Sims +50 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 29.5KFacebook 9.4MInstagram 5.2M Avg Length 103 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

36. American Scandal

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Every scandal begins with a lie. But the truth will come out. And then comes the fallout and the outrage. Scandals have shaped America since its founding. From business and politics to sports and society, we look on aghast as corruption, deceit and ambition bring down heroes and celebrities, politicians and moguls...more Host Lindsay Graham
Producer/Network Wondery
Email ****@airship.fm
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Mark Harris, Kara Swisher +5 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 23.3KFacebook 165.5KTwitter 107.1KInstagram 197.6K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2018 Get Email Contact

37. The Mel Robbins Podcast

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You can change your life and Mel Robbins will show you how. The Mel Robbins Podcast is the #1 podcast on the globe for a reason: Mel's simple, research-backed advice has changed millions of people's lives, and in every episode, she's giving you all her hard-fought secrets, science-backed tools, and deeply personal stories, so you can change yours too. If you're a new listener, you're in the right place. Every episode will empower you to create a better life and help you take a step toward the life you want...more Host Mel Robbins
Producer/Network SiriusXM Podcasts
Email ****@melrobbins.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Kasley Killam, Dr. Leslie K. John +40 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 22.3K Avg Length 70 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

38. American History Tellers

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The Cold War, Prohibition, the Gold Rush, the Space Race. Every part of your life - the words you speak, the ideas you share - can be traced to our history, but how well do you really know the stories that made America? We'll take you to the events, the times and the people that shaped our nation. And we'll show you how our history affected them, their families and affects you today. Hosted by Lindsay Graham (not the Senator)...more Host Lindsay Graham
Producer/Network Audible
Email ****@airship.fm
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Dr. Patricia Bixel, Jonathan Eig +5 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 20.1KFacebook 3.3KTwitter 3.5KInstagram 1.8K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

39. Revolutions

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Season 12 premiered October 20, 2024 a nonfictional account of The Martian Revolution of 2247.Mike Duncan is taking everything he's learned from 12 seasons of historical revolutions - the repeating arcs, characters, ideas, events, and patterns which all revolutions seem to follow - and created a fictional history of the Martian Revolution of 2247. The series is written from the point of view of a historian working hundreds of years after the Martian Revolution and will be presented in the style and format of previous seasons of Revolutions...more Host Mike Duncan
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guest Booth Gonzalez
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 19.2KFacebook 9KTwitter 119.1K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2013 Get Email Contact

40. The Ezra Klein Show

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Ezra Klein invites you into a conversation on something that matters. How do we address climate change if the political system fails to act? Has the logic of markets infiltrated too many aspects of our lives? What is the future of the Republican Party? What do psychedelics teach us about consciousness? What does sci-fi understand about our present that we miss? Can our food system be just to humans and animals alike? Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music...more Host Ezra Klein
Producer/Network The New York Times
Email ****@nytimes.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Xavier Becerra, Matt Mahan +38 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 17.6K Avg Length 72 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

41. The Jordan Harbinger Show

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(Apple's Best of 2018) In-depth conversations with people at the top of their game. Jordan Harbinger unpacks guests' wisdom into practical nuggets you can use to impact your work, life, and relationships. Learn from leaders (Ray Dalio, Simon Sinek, Mark Cuban), entertainers (Moby, Tip 'T.I.' Harris, Dennis Quaid), scientists (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bill Nye), athletes (Kobe Bryant, Dennis Rodman, Tony Hawk) and an eclectic array of fascinating minds, from art forgers and arms traffickers to spies and psychologists.more Host Jordan Harbinger
Email ****@jordanharbinger.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Derek Coburn, Nick Pell +15 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 14.9KFacebook 4.3K Avg Length 90 min Format Long form Since Feb 2018 Get Email Contact

42. Good Hang with Amy Poehler

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Come hang with Amy Poehler. Each week on her podcast, she'll welcome celebrities and fun people to her studio. They'll share stories about their careers, mutual friends, shared enthusiasms, and most importantly, what's been making them laugh. This podcast is not about trying to make you better or giving advice. Amy just wants to have a good time.more Host Amy Poehler
Producer/Network The Ringer
Email ****@amysmartgirls.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Hayley Williams, Doug Peck +20 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 14.6K Avg Length 74 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

43. Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade

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Longtime pals David Spade and Dana Carvey take you behind the curtain of showbiz as they hang out and chat with friends (old and new) from all corners of the entertainment world. Be a 'Fly on the Wall' every Thursday as the guys and their guests share stories, tell jokes, do impressions, and deep dive into the comedy mind.On Mondays, join Dana and David to riff on current events, pop culture, trending clips, and answer audience questions...more Hosts Dana Carvey, David Spade
Producer/Network Audacy
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Hank Azaria, Judd Apatow +29 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 14.4KFacebook 2KTwitter 2.7KInstagram 6.1K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

44. This Is Actually Happening

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What if you were trafficked into a cult...or were mauled by a grizzly bear...or were stabbed 27 times by a serial killer - what would you do? This is Actually Happening brings you extraordinary true stories of life-changing events told by the people who lived them. From a man who woke up in the morgue to a woman stranded in a Mexican desert fighting to survive, these stories will have you on the edge of your seat waiting to hear what happens next.Listen to exclusive episodes of This is Actually Happening ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify...more Host Whitney Missildine
Producer/Network Wondery
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Michael Mason, Rachel Waters +16 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 12.9KTwitter 1.5KInstagram 31K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

45. Murder, Mystery & Makeup

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Bailey Sarian, an award-winning true crime enthusiast, beauty influencer, and top content creator, brings to you her critically acclaimed podcast 'Murder, Mystery & Makeup!' From cannibals to serial killers, she dives deep into the darkest tales while blending in her passion for makeup artistry. Listed as a top podcast by global outlets like The Guardian , join Bailey on this thrilling journey. It'll be fun, we promise. Idk. lol.more Host Bailey Sarian
Producer/Network Audioboom Studios
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Shayna Hubers, Clara Harris +4 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 11.9KFacebook 11.6MTwitter 404.5KInstagram 3M Avg Length 78 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

46. The Telepathy Tapes

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The Telepathy Tapes is a podcast that explores the origins of consciousness and the unexplained abilities of ESP through science, verifiable experience, formal testing, and human story. In Season One , non-speaking individuals with autism reveal striking telepathic abilities that challenge everything we thought we knew about the mind. In Season Two - The Consciousness Cassettes, the lens widens to extraordinary experiences that invite us to rethink reality itself...more Host Ky Dickens
Email ****@unitedtalent.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Julia Mossbridge, Mike Sapiro +23 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 11.5K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

47. 48 Hours

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'48 Hours' uncovers the narrative behind crime and justice cases that have left a lasting mark on society. Award-winning CBS News correspondents thoughtfully examine the complexities of each crime by transporting you to the heart of the investigation through key evidence and gripping interviews with critical figures from the case...more Host Anne-Marie Green
Producer/Network 48 Hours+
Email ****@cbs3.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Tracy Smith, Erin Moriarty +18 more
Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 9.8KFacebook 2.5MTwitter 149.1KInstagram 289.6K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

48. Blink | Jake Haendel's Story

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Jacob Haendel has been handed a death sentence. He has a terminal progressive disease that's eating away at the white matter of his brain. In six months, he'll be dead. As the months progress, Jake slips into a coma, laying there in total darkness. But something odd has happened... Jake is fully conscious. Nobody knows that he can hear them. They're certain he's no longer in there. With the promise that Jake will never recover, friends and family visit less and less. Until there is just one person left. A person who begins to whisper strange admissions in his ear...more Hosts Jacob Haendel, Corinne Vien
Producer/Network Corinne Vien & Jacob Haendel
Email ****@sonymusic.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 8.8K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

49. Not Skinny But Not Fat

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From the Kardashians to Kristen Stewart, Ryan Reynolds, and your favorite reality stars, Amanda Hirsch sits down for a laid-back - but juicy - hang with your faves! Tune in every Tuesday, and feel like you're hanging out with your best friends in Hollywood!more Host Amanda Hirsch
Producer/Network Dear Media
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Jamie Lynn Sigler, Claudia Oshry +45 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 7.5K Avg Length 75 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

50. Mick Unplugged

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Everybody talks about your WHY. Mick Hunt goes deeper. Mick Unplugged is the leadership and personal growth podcast built on one idea: your BECAUSE is the purpose underneath your purpose, and it is the most powerful force you own. Hosted by Mick Hunt, USA Today bestselling author and the voice of Modern Leadership, every episode sits across from a high performer, founder, athlete, or culture-shaper and asks the one question they cannot fake an answer to...more Host Michael Hunt
Producer/Network Mick Hunt
Email ****@mickunplugged.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Haley Sacks, Rickey Smiley +38 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2.6K Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

51. Devil in the Desert

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In 2012, a woman was found with her hands bound in the Mojave Desert. She led authorities to a grisly crime scene where a barbaric attack had taken place. This moment marked the beginning of an international manhunt and a sting operation that turned a once-devoted wife into an informant.Authorities zeroed in on the so-called mastermind behind the attack: Hossein Nayeri, a charming man who had ties to the emerging medical marijuana industry in California...more Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Ryan Kevorkian, Hossein Nayeri
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 2.2K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

52. Liberty Lost

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In Evangelical homes across the United States, sex outside of marriage is a sin against God. So, when Abbi becomes pregnant at 16, her devout parents hide her away at the Liberty Godparent Home, a little-known facility for pregnant teens on the campus of Liberty University. The Home says it helps girls decide what comes next whether that's parenting their babies or placing them for adoption. But inside the facility, the girls hear a different message: God wants their babies to go to more 'deserving' Christian couples. Some girls will find the strength to fight back...more Host T. J. Raphael
Email ****@sonymusic.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Gretchen Sisson, Dr. Zoe Shaw
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 1.4K Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

53. Sword and Scale

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Sword and Scale is a true crime podcast covering the dark underworld of crime and the criminal justice system's response to it. The first episode launched January 1st, 2014 and feature stories of murder, abduction, rape, and even more bizarre forms of crime. It's the purest form of true-crime where the raw uncensored audio tells the story. Everything from 911 calls to court testimony, interviews with victims and sometimes with perpetrators give listeners a 360 degree look at the seedy underbelly of human nature and so-called civilized society...more Host Mike Boudet
Producer/Network Sword and Scale (Ad Free)
Email ****@swordandscale.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Regina Capobianco, John Mann +1 more
Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 75.1K Avg Length 67 min Format Long form Get Email Contact