Lists: Spotify, Apple Top Podcasts

Spotify’s US top podcasts chart is dominated by long-running talk shows, true crime, and a mix of news/politics. The rankings reflect listener streaming and engagement on the platform (charts update frequently, often daily or weekly).

Here are the top 10:

1. The Joe Rogan Experience (Joe Rogan) – The evergreen #1, with its marathon interviews continuing to drive massive engagement.
2. Call Her Daddy (Alex Cooper) – Alex Cooper’s unfiltered celebrity and relationship talk remains a powerhouse.
3. Good Hang with Amy Poehler (The Ringer) – Amy Poehler’s casual celebrity hangouts have climbed high recently.
4. Crime Junkie (audiochuck) – The long-time true-crime staple holds strong in the top tier.
5. The Shawn Ryan Show (Shawn Ryan) – Military/veteran-focused interviews with high-profile guests.
6. This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von (Theo Von) – Theo Von’s laid-back storytelling and comedy.
7. The Tucker Carlson Show (Tucker Carlson Network) – Political commentary and long-form interviews.
8. The Daily (The New York Times) – NYT’s flagship daily news podcast.
9. Up First from NPR (NPR) – NPR’s concise morning news roundup.
10. Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast (Matt McCusker & Shane Gillis) – Edgy comedy and bro-culture banter.

Key takeaways for Spotify: Talk and interview formats (especially Joe Rogan-style) rule the platform. True crime and political/news shows round out the top 10. Many of these are Spotify exclusives or heavily promoted on the app.

🍎Apple Top Podcasts

Apple’s US chart leans more toward news, true crime, and a few breakout newer shows.

Here’s the current top tier:

1. The Daily (The New York Times) – Daily news deep dives consistently top the list.
2. Crime Junkie (Audiochuck) – The true-crime phenomenon remains a chart fixture.
3. Dateline NBC (NBC News) – Classic true-crime storytelling from the NBC franchise.
4. The Joe Rogan Experience (Joe Rogan) – Crosses over strongly despite being Spotify-exclusive in some contexts.
5. Love Trapped (iHeartPodcasts and Glass Podcasts) – A newer or surging relationship/drama show.
6. Mick Unplugged (Realm) – Celebrity or lifestyle unplugged conversations.
7. Pod Save America (Pod Save America) – Political analysis and commentary from former Obama staffers.

Key takeaways for Apple: News (The Daily, Pod Save America) and true crime (Crime Junkie, Dateline) dominate. Apple’s audience shows slightly more appetite for established journalistic brands compared to Spotify’s heavier lean toward personality-driven talk shows.
Overall trends across both platforms (May 2026 weekend charts):

• True crime and daily news remain perennial favorites.
• Joe Rogan and Crime Junkie appear high on both charts.
• Spotify feels more bro-comedy/politics/talk-heavy; Apple skews a bit more toward traditional media and polished storytelling.

These charts fluctuate daily/weekly based on new episodes and listener spikes, so the exact order can shift quickly. The lists above represent the most current snapshots aligned with the weekend timing you mentioned.