What are the most popular podcasts?
The most popular podcasts typically combine high production quality, strong personalities, and loyal audiences.
Top Trending Podcasts Right Now (2025):
The Joe Rogan Experience
Genre: Talk/Interview
Platform: Spotify Exclusive
Known for: Long-form interviews with controversial and high-profile guests.
Crime Junkie
Genre: True Crime
Hosts: Ashley Flowers & Brit Prawat
Known for: Addictive storytelling of true crime cases.
SmartLess
Genre: Comedy/Interview
Hosts: Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett
Known for: Celebrity guests and witty banter.
The Daily (NYT)
Genre: News
Host: Michael Barbaro
Known for: Deep dives into current events, 20-minute episodes.
Call Her Daddy
Genre: Lifestyle/Relationships
Host: Alex Cooper
Known for: Raw, sex-positive talk and celeb interviews.
Huberman Lab
Genre: Health/Science
Host: Dr. Andrew Huberman
Known for: Neuroscience-backed health and wellness content.
My Favorite Murder
Genre: Comedy/True Crime
Hosts: Karen Kilgariff & Georgia Hardstark
Known for: Humor-infused crime stories and a huge fanbase.
The Tim Ferriss Show
Genre: Business/Productivity
Host: Tim Ferriss
Known for: Deep dives with high performers and life-hacking insights.
Armchair Expert
Genre: Interview
Host: Dax Shepard
Known for: Thoughtful, vulnerable conversations with celebrities and experts.
Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain
Genre: Lifestyle/Personal
Host: Emma Chamberlain
Known for: Relatable Gen Z topics and candid reflections.
Mentions in Podcast Industry Circles:
These shows often lead charts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and ListenNotes. Rankings change weekly, so visit:
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