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Top Podcasts

20 of the most popular and influential podcasts worldwide, with hosts, genres, platform availability, episode counts, and descriptions.

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Podcast
Host(s)
Genre
Platform
Episodes (approx)
Description
The Joe Rogan ExperienceJoe Rogancomedy / interviewSpotify (exclusive)2,200Long-form conversations with guests from MMA fighters to scientists to comedians
SerialSarah Koenigtrue crime / investigativeall platforms50Pioneering investigative journalism podcast that sparked the true crime boom
Crime JunkieAshley Flowerstrue crimeall platforms400Weekly deep dives into true crime cases with a storytelling focus
The DailyMichael Barbaronewsall platforms1,800New York Times daily news podcast covering one big story each weekday
Huberman LabAndrew Hubermanscience / healthall platforms250Neuroscience professor explains science-based tools for everyday life
Lex Fridman PodcastLex Fridmanscience / technology / interviewall platforms450Deep multi-hour conversations about AI, science, philosophy, and the human condition
Call Her DaddyAlex Coopercomedy / relationshipsSpotify (exclusive)400Unfiltered conversations about relationships, dating, and pop culture
Stuff You Should KnowJosh Clark & Chuck Bryanteducationalall platforms1,600Friendly explainers on how everything from black holes to fast food works
This American LifeIra Glassstorytelling / journalismall platforms850Weekly themed episodes of extraordinary stories of ordinary people
My Favorite MurderKaren Kilgariff & Georgia Hardstarktrue crime / comedyall platforms500Comedic take on true crime that launched the murderino community
The Tim Ferriss ShowTim Ferrissbusiness / self-improvementall platforms750Deconstructing world-class performers to find tools and tactics listeners can use
RadiolabLulu Miller & Latif Nasserscience / philosophyall platforms600Award-winning exploration of science, philosophy, and the human experience with rich sound design
Freakonomics RadioStephen Dubnereconomics / social scienceall platforms600Explores the hidden side of everything through an economic lens
Conan O'Brien Needs a FriendConan O'Briencomedy / interviewall platforms350Late-night legend's quest for genuine friendship through hilarious celebrity conversations
SmartLessJason Bateman, Sean Hayes & Will Arnettcomedy / interviewall platforms250Three celebrity friends surprise each other with mystery guests each week
Armchair ExpertDax Shepardinterview / self-improvementall platforms500Candid celebrity interviews exploring the messiness of being human
How I Built ThisGuy Razbusiness / entrepreneurshipall platforms500Founders and innovators tell the stories behind the world's best-known companies
Reply AllPJ Vogt & Alex Goldmantechnology / cultureall platforms190Stories about how people shape the internet and the internet shapes people
The Diary of a CEOSteven Bartlettbusiness / interviewall platforms400Intimate interviews with the world's most influential people on success, mental health, and life
Pod Save AmericaJon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer & Tommy Vietorpoliticsall platforms700Former Obama staffers break down politics, policy, and the latest news
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