Apple Podcast Rankings - USA - Books

Discover the Top 100 Podcasts in USA

Explore the latest data-driven rankings of the top 100 podcasts in USA. Our comprehensive analysis covers the best Apple Podcasts across various categories, providing insights into the most popular shows, episode lengths, publication frequencies, and leading hosting services. Whether you're a podcast creator or an avid listener, find the top-ranked podcasts that everyone is tuning into right now.

Podcast charts from 07 Sep 2025

09/07/2025

Average data

Episodes: 308
Frequency: every 13 days
Duration: 00:52:15

Top 5 authors

1. Book Riot (3 shows)
2. iHeartPodcasts (2 shows)
3. Raghvendra Singh (2 shows)
4. NPR (2 shows)
5. The New Yorker (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (19 shows)
2. Simplecast (14 shows)
3. Acast (9 shows)
4. Libsyn (9 shows)
5. Buzzsprout (8 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
3Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts235Megaphone
38
4Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
5Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts540Audioboom
63
6Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
7Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
8Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
9Podcast The Stephen J. Cloobeck PodcastThe Stephen J. Cloobeck PodcastiHeartPodcastsArts8Omny Studio
42
10Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts212Acast
63
11Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts228Simplecast
83
12Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts542Megaphone
58
13Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
14Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts268Megaphone
42
15Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts254Buzzsprout
52
16Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts49Megaphone
58
17Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
18Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1322Simplecast
63
19Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts345Libsyn
62
20Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts449RedCircle
53
21Podcast Must Love BooksMust Love BooksKrystle HopeArts113RedCircle
63
22Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts106Acast
59
23Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
24Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts50Buzzsprout
73
25Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
26Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts166Megaphone
48
27Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts43Acast
63
28Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts614Podbean
58
29Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Blubrry
32
30Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
31Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
32Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
33Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts454Libsyn
62
34Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts71Spotify for Podcasters
37
35Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts177Buzzsprout
42
36Podcast The Next Big IdeaThe Next Big IdeaNext Big Idea ClubEducation371Megaphone
53
37Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts424Megaphone
48
38Podcast Your Next DraftYour Next DraftAlice SudlowArts96Buzzsprout
73
39Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts490Simplecast
69
40Podcast Velshi Banned Book ClubVelshi Banned Book ClubMSNBCArts24Simplecast
69
41Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts836ART19
48
42Podcast Classic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook Collection LLCArts2000Megaphone
48
43Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts519Substack
43
44Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts785Megaphone
58
45Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts222Megaphone
73
46Podcast The World of WodehouseThe World of WodehouseAlexander ArmstrongArts14RSS.com
53
47Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts274Megaphone
53
48Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts443Libsyn
68
49Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
50Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts418Captivate
68
51Podcast Fiction Writing Made Easy with Savannah Gilbo | How to Write a Novel & Writing AdviceFiction Writing Made Easy with Savannah Gilbo | How to Write a Novel & Writing AdviceSavannah GilboArts280Buzzsprout
68
52Podcast داستان شبداستان شبDASTANESHABArts1546Acast
49
53Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72
54Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts129Megaphone
38
55Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts178RedCircle
42
56Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts271Buzzsprout
62
57Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts244Libsyn
68
58Podcast Austen ChatAusten ChatJane Austen Society of North AmericaArts38Buzzsprout
73
59Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts932Megaphone
48
60Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks571N/A
N/A
61Podcast Well-ReadWell-ReadAnn Cox and Halle EisenmanArts100Podbean
48
62Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1066Megaphone
63
63Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts228Megaphone
69
64Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts521ART19
63
65Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts360Unknown
63
66Podcast پادکست فارسی انسانک | Ensanakپادکست فارسی انسانک | EnsanakHesam IpakchiArts69Unknown
53
67Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
68Podcast 下一本讀什麼？下一本讀什麼？閱讀前哨站 瓦基Arts650Firstory
59
69Podcast Dupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينDupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينNasser AlaqeelArts12Acast
63
70Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts59Megaphone
48
71Podcast Hardcore LiteratureHardcore LiteratureBenjamin McEvoyArts91Libsyn
63
72Podcast Reading SmutReading SmutBrea Grant, Mallory O’MearaArts51Simplecast
68
73Podcast پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)Jabe podcastArts49Acast
37
74Podcast The Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewArts51PRX
59
75Podcast Literally ReadingLiterally ReadingLiterally ReadingArts101Libsyn
53
76Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
77Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts789Megaphone
42
78Podcast Fill Your House With BooksFill Your House With BooksAnna SymondsArts22Buzzsprout
62
79Podcast Poetry Off the ShelfPoetry Off the ShelfPoetry FoundationArts99Simplecast
53
80Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
81Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts481Simplecast
53
82Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
83Podcast Book Club with Michael SmerconishBook Club with Michael SmerconishSiriusXMArts527Simplecast
58
84Podcast Kris and MadsKris and MadsKristen and MaddieArts101Spotify for Podcasters
58
85Podcast Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenLoyal BooksArts61Loyal Books
49
86Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts752Libsyn
48
87Podcast Booknotes+Booknotes+C-SPANArts292Megaphone
59
88Podcast كتب غيّرتناكتب غيّرتناAsharq Podcasts | الشرق بودكاستArts43Omny Studio
83
89Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
90Podcast Witches of Scotland Witches of Scotland madison mitchell Arts79Spotify for Podcasters
53
91Podcast Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri MillerBig Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri MillerMinnesota Public RadioArts150American Public Media
48
92Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts180Audioboom
52
93Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts394BBC
28
94Podcast BibliophageBibliophageGwenna LaithlandArts16Spotify for Podcasters
43
95Podcast ASH | پادکست اشASH | پادکست اشعرفان حقیEducation56Podbean
58
96Podcast The Vaccine Book with Dr. Bob Sears - Companion PodcastThe Vaccine Book with Dr. Bob Sears - Companion PodcastDr. Bob SearsArts21Spotify for Podcasters
42
97Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts325Simplecast
48
98Podcast Atomic Habits by James Clear, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishAtomic Habits by James Clear, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts2RSS.com
42
99Podcast PLOT TWISTPLOT TWISTSoman Chainani and Victoria AveyardArts63Acast
63
100Podcast Daily Short Stories - Mystery & SuspenseDaily Short Stories - Mystery & SuspenseSol Good NetworkArts1000Spreaker
43

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in USA

The podcast landscape in USA is constantly evolving, with new shows emerging and established ones climbing the ranks. Our data reveals intriguing trends in podcasting, such as the average number of episodes produced, typical episode lengths, and the most consistent publication schedules. These insights can help listeners find their next favorite podcast and give creators a deeper understanding of what resonates with their audience.

For those interested in podcast creation, knowing the best hosting services and the most successful authors in your category can provide a competitive edge. Whether you're looking to start your own show or just want to see what's popular, this ranking offers a valuable snapshot of the podcasting world in USA.
Explore more data on podcast rankings by diving into other categories and countries, and stay ahead in the ever-changing podcast scene.
Previous chartsNext charts
© My Podcast Data · Independent project · Data from Apple & Spotify
AboutMethodologyContactSupport mePrivacy PolicyLegal Notice