Apple Unveils the Most Popular Podcasts of 2024
I am a casual listener of podcasts. I enjoy listening to the latest news, people’s opinions on various topics, or even thrilling audio series. Basically, I like to multitask when my work doesn’t require much focus—like with mundane tasks. If you’re like me and love podcasts, Apple has just announced the most popular podcasts of 2024. They’ve created year-end charts localized for listeners in nearly 100 countries and regions, including the most followed, shared, and subscribed shows. You can find them in the Browse tab of the Podcasts app until the end of the year.
Here’s a proofread version:
“Let’s check out the list and see if any of my favorite podcasts are included. I’ve starred my favorites in case anyone is interested.”
Here are the most popular podcasts of 2024 in the U.S.:
Top Shows
- The Daily
- Crime Junkie ⭐
- The Joe Rogan Experience ⭐
- Dateline NBC
- SmartLess
- Huberman Lab ⭐
- This American Life
- New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce
- Up First from NPR
- Morbid
Top New Shows
- The Tucker Carlson Show ⭐
- Three
- Mortal Sin
- Drowning Creek
- The Rise and Fall of Ruby Franke
- Blood is Thicker: The Hargan Family Killings
- Noble
- Murder in the Hollywood Hills
- Hysterical
- Who Killed JFK?
Top Series
- Serial
- Up and Vanished
- Three
- The Bakersfield Three
- CounterClock
- Something Was Wrong
- Dr. Death
- The Binge Cases
- Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra
- The Binge Crimes ⭐
Top Episodes
- Crime Junkie: “SERIAL KILLER: The Alphabet Murders Part 1”
- The Joe Rogan Experience: “#2219 - Donald Trump”
- The Daily: “Harris Baits Trump: Inside Their Fiery Debate”
- Dateline NBC: “Dangerous Secret”
- The Bakersfield Three: “Episode 1: Fight Like a Mother”
- SmartLess: “Vince Vaughn”
- Three: “Skylar Is Missing | Chapter 1”
- Serial: “Serial S04 - Ep. 1: Poor Baby Raul”
- Mortal Sin: “1 – Ashes to Ashes”
- New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce: “Travis Wins on the Road, Jason Celebrates Shirtless and Full Divisional Round Recap | Ep 75”
Most Shared Shows
- Huberman Lab
- Scamanda
- Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
- The Daily
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
- The Bible Recap
- The Mel Robbins Podcast
- Sold a Story
- Who Killed JFK?
- Crime Junkie
Most Shared Episodes
- The Tucker Carlson Show: “Calley & Casey Means: The Truth About Ozempic, the Pill, and How Big Pharma Keeps You Sick”
- The Mel Robbins Podcast: “The #1 Menopause Doctor: How to Lose Belly Fat, Sleep Better, & Stop Suffering Now”
- The Daily: “The Year of Taylor Swift”
- Huberman Lab: “Dr. Stacy Sims: Female-Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health, Performance & Longevity”
- The Joe Rogan Experience: “#2219 - Donald Trump” ⭐
- The Ezra Klein Show: “Is Tim Walz the Midwestern Dad Democrats Need?”
- Honestly with Bari Weiss: “Why the Kids Aren’t Alright”
- We Can Do Hard Things: “263. Healing from Emotionally Immature Parents with Lindsay C. Gibson”
- Call Her Daddy: “Vice President Kamala Harris” ⭐
- Good Inside with Dr. Becky: “The Anxious Generation with Jonathan Haidt”
Most Followed Shows
- The Joe Rogan Experience
- New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce
- Huberman Lab
- Call Her Daddy
- The Tucker Carlson Show
- The Mel Robbins Podcast
- SmartLess
- Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
- Crime Junkie
- The Daily
Top Subscriber Shows
- Apple News+ Narrated
- Morbid
- Dateline NBC
- The Rise and Fall of Ruby Franke
- Dr. Death
- SmartLess
- Something Was Wrong
- Scamtown
- American Scandal
- Mortal Sin
Top Channels
- Wondery
- iHeartPodcasts
- The New York Times
- audiochuck
- SiriusXM Podcasts
- Dateline NBC
- Dear Media
- iHeart True Crime
- Scicomm Media
- Cumulus Podcast Network
Whether you’re a fan of true crime, news updates, or engaging audio stories, Apple’s 2024 podcast charts have something for everyone. With a variety of genres and top-rated shows from across the globe, this year’s list is a perfect starting point for anyone looking to discover new content or enjoy old favorites. So, go ahead and check out the top podcasts and see if any of your favorites made the cut—there’s no better time to dive into the world of podcasts than now!
