Apple Podcast Rankings - USA - Drama

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 01 sept. 2026

09/01/2026

Average data

Episodes: 211
Frequency: every 25 days
Duration: 00:35:53

Top 5 authors

1. BBC Radio 4 (7 shows)
2. GZM Shows (6 shows)
3. Chilling Entertainment (4 shows)
4. Bloody FM (4 shows)
5. NOISER (3 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (22 shows)
2. ART19 (12 shows)
3. Acast (11 shows)
4. Spreaker (11 shows)
5. Simplecast (9 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Video PalaceVideo PalaceShudderFiction14ART19
73
2Podcast Sherlock Holmes Short Stories Sherlock Holmes Short Stories NOISERFiction104Megaphone
83
3Podcast Six MinutesSix MinutesGZM ShowsFiction386ART19
63
4Podcast The Sleepy BookshelfThe Sleepy BookshelfSlumber StudiosFiction829Simplecast
73
5Podcast Jane Austen StoriesJane Austen StoriesNOISERFiction33Acast
89
6Podcast Relatos de la NocheRelatos de la NocheSonoroFiction655Simplecast
68
7Podcast CreepyCreepyBe AfraidFiction1242Acast
69
8Podcast The Antiquarium of Sinister HappeningsThe Antiquarium of Sinister HappeningsBloody FMFiction164Simplecast
68
9Podcast We're AliveWe're AliveWayland Productions IncFiction241Acast
84
10Podcast The SaintsThe SaintsThe Merry BeggarsFiction712Omny Studio
84
11Podcast Sherlock & Co.Sherlock & Co.GoalhangerFiction157Megaphone
78
12Podcast Phoebe Reads a MysteryPhoebe Reads a MysteryVox Media Podcast NetworkFiction778Megaphone
59
13Podcast Scary Stories Told in the Dark — A Horror Fiction Anthology SeriesScary Stories Told in the Dark — A Horror Fiction Anthology SeriesChilling EntertainmentFiction460Audioboom
52
14Podcast Chilling Tales for Dark Nights — A Horror Fiction Anthology and Scary Stories Series PodcastChilling Tales for Dark Nights — A Horror Fiction Anthology and Scary Stories Series PodcastChilling EntertainmentFiction500Audioboom
37
15Podcast The White VaultThe White VaultFool and Scholar ProductionsFiction116Megaphone
79
16Missing podcast logo
Knifepoint Horror
Details temporarily unavailable
Soren NarniaFiction126Libsyn
43
17Podcast The Black TapesThe Black TapesPacific Northwest StoriesFiction51Libsyn
53
18Podcast MalevolentMalevolentHarlan GuthrieFiction88Acast
69
19Podcast Tower 4Tower 4Bloody FMFiction62Simplecast
63
20Podcast Horror Hill — A Horror Fiction Anthology and Scary Stories Series PodcastHorror Hill — A Horror Fiction Anthology and Scary Stories Series PodcastChilling EntertainmentFiction366Audioboom
47
21Podcast REDACTEDREDACTEDHush StudiosFiction84Acast
74
22Podcast LimelightLimelightBBC Radio 4Fiction290BBC
38
23Podcast The ArchersThe ArchersBBC Radio 4Fiction224BBC
58
24Podcast The Lovecraft InvestigationsThe Lovecraft InvestigationsBBC Radio 4Fiction44BBC
52
25Podcast Drew Blood's Dark Tales — A Horror Fiction Anthology and Scary Stories PodcastDrew Blood's Dark Tales — A Horror Fiction Anthology and Scary Stories PodcastChilling EntertainmentFiction262Audioboom
57
26Podcast CreepsMcPasta Creepypasta RadioCreepsMcPasta Creepypasta RadioCreeps McPastaFiction1011Spreaker
48
27Podcast The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars PatelThe Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars PatelGZM ShowsFiction31ART19
68
28Podcast The Great Detectives Present Yours Truly Johnny Dollar (Old Time Radio)The Great Detectives Present Yours Truly Johnny Dollar (Old Time Radio)Adam Graham Radio Detective PodcastFiction715Spreaker
53
29Podcast Wrong StationWrong StationThe Wrong StationFiction262Megaphone
63
30Podcast Campfire Radio TheaterCampfire Radio TheaterHaunted Air AudioFiction51Podbean
52
31Podcast Witchpunk: A Cyberpunk StoryWitchpunk: A Cyberpunk StoryCiteog PodcastsFiction10Captivate
53
32Podcast Alice Isn't DeadAlice Isn't DeadNight Vale PresentsFiction71Megaphone
68
33Podcast LimetownLimetownTwo-UpFiction22Megaphone
69
34Podcast What if it's True PodcastWhat if it's True PodcastCameron BucknerFiction718Spreaker
43
35Podcast BorrascaBorrascaQCODEFiction18Megaphone
73
36Podcast Woodbine: A Parkdale Haunts ProductionWoodbine: A Parkdale Haunts ProductionAlex Nursall & Emily KelloggFiction75Megaphone
63
37Podcast Be. ScaredBe. ScaredBe. Busta and Studio71Fiction447Megaphone
69
38Podcast CBS Radio Mystery Theater (Restoration)CBS Radio Mystery Theater (Restoration)CBSRMT-RestorationFiction652Spreaker
63
39Podcast Ravi | پادکست فارسی راویRavi | پادکست فارسی راویarash kavianiFiction65Simplecast
69
40Podcast Dr. Creepen's DungeonDr. Creepen's DungeonDr. CreepenFiction369Audioboom
68
41Podcast Camp MonstersCamp MonstersREI Co-opFiction83Simplecast
63
42Podcast Unwell, a Midwestern Gothic MysteryUnwell, a Midwestern Gothic MysteryAudacious Machine CreativeFiction88ART19
52
43Podcast Mayfair Watchers SocietyMayfair Watchers SocietyBloody FMFiction85Simplecast
63
44Missing podcast logo
Undertow: Familiar Haunts
Details temporarily unavailable
RealmFiction121Megaphone
84
45Podcast Higher GroundsHigher GroundsYellaBird MediaFiction12Transistor
79
46Missing podcast logo
Thirteen
Details temporarily unavailable
Imaginary CommaFiction143RedCircle
63
47Podcast American AfterlifeAmerican AfterlifeGamut Podcast NetworkFiction19ART19
69
48Podcast CBS Radio Mystery TheaterCBS Radio Mystery TheaterEntertainment RadioFiction970Spreaker
49
49Podcast Imagination AmplifiedImagination AmplifiedGZM ShowsFiction83ART19
73
50Podcast The Archers OmnibusThe Archers OmnibusBBC Radio 4Fiction37BBC
28
51Podcast Tales of the NightTales of the NightSonoro | RDLNFiction142Simplecast
69
52Podcast Passenger ListPassenger ListPassenger List and RadiotopiaFiction27PRX
59
53Podcast Close Your EyesClose Your EyesCryptic RadioFiction31Podbean
68
54Podcast Larkspur UndergroundLarkspur UndergroundPlainview Public RadioFiction16Libsyn
58
55Podcast OMINOUS THRILLOMINOUS THRILLJeff SchmidtFiction38ART19
89
56Podcast 18651865Airship / AudibleFiction62ART19
79
57Podcast Charles Dickens Ghost StoriesCharles Dickens Ghost StoriesNOISERFiction9Acast
63
58Podcast The Whisperer In DarknessThe Whisperer In DarknessJulian SimpsonFiction10Captivate
68
59Podcast BlackoutBlackoutQCODE & Endeavor ContentFiction20Megaphone
79
60Podcast Marvel's Wastelanders: DoomMarvel's Wastelanders: DoomMarvel | RealmFiction11Megaphone
68
61Podcast Mysteries at Midnight - Mystery Stories read in the soothing style of a bedtime story Mysteries at Midnight - Mystery Stories read in the soothing style of a bedtime story Sleep CoveFiction170Megaphone
42
62Podcast Remy’s Life...InterruptedRemy’s Life...InterruptedGZM ShowsFiction181ART19
52
63Podcast BridgewaterBridgewateriHeartPodcasts and Grim & MildFiction24Omny Studio
73
64Podcast The Burned PhotoThe Burned PhotoQCODE Fiction18Megaphone
84
65Podcast PetrifiedPetrifiedLiam Geraghty / Peter DunneFiction42Acast
79
66Podcast Sherlock Holmes -Rathbone & BruceSherlock Holmes -Rathbone & BruceEntertainmentRadioBDFiction123Spreaker
38
67Podcast Voces del AbismoVoces del AbismoVoces del AbismoFiction548Acast
48
68Podcast Edge of the ForgottenEdge of the ForgottenPale Matter | RealmFiction17Megaphone
73
69Podcast The Sheridan TapesThe Sheridan TapesHomestead on the Corner | RealmFiction174Megaphone
63
70Podcast CBS Radio Mystery Theater | Old Time RadioCBS Radio Mystery Theater | Old Time RadioOld Time Retro RadioFiction140Spreaker
59
71Podcast Pixel QuestPixel QuestStorybutton and Mr. JimFiction48ART19
53
72Podcast Wicked WeatherfordWicked WeatherfordWicked WeatherfordFiction4Libsyn
58
73Podcast TJ & Amanda's 2nd Date UpdateTJ & Amanda's 2nd Date UpdateKJ103 (KJYO-FM)Fiction32Spreaker
32
74Podcast UnderGround Zero: 9/11 & The Mob | Starring Michael Imperioli & Steve SchirripaUnderGround Zero: 9/11 & The Mob | Starring Michael Imperioli & Steve SchirripaiHeartPodcastsFiction6Omny Studio
53
75Podcast PseudoPodPseudoPodEscape Artists FoundationFiction300Libsyn
38
76Podcast Discovering DadDiscovering DadGZM ShowsFiction16ART19
73
77Podcast Tales to TerrifyTales to TerrifyDrew SebestenyFiction783Acast
64
78Podcast The Last MovieThe Last MoviePublic Radio AllianceFiction15Libsyn
58
79Podcast Drama of the WeekDrama of the WeekBBC Radio 4Fiction1BBC
38
80Podcast The Ranting PodcastThe Ranting PodcastWith Nick and MirandaFiction145Spotify for Podcasters
42
81Podcast The Shadow | Old Time RadioThe Shadow | Old Time RadioOld Time Retro RadioFiction113Spreaker
59
82Podcast Weekly Spooky | Scary Stories for HalloweenWeekly Spooky | Scary Stories for HalloweenHenrique Couto | Scary Stories & Horror ExpertFiction1118Spreaker
63
83Podcast ParalyzedParalyzedBloody FMFiction117Simplecast
58
84Podcast Radio Detective Story HourRadio Detective Story HourDennis HumphreyFiction143Libsyn
32
85Podcast Re: DraculaRe: DraculaRegarding Audio DramaFiction113Megaphone
53
86Podcast The Battersea PoltergeistThe Battersea PoltergeistBBC Radio 4Fiction13BBC
38
87Podcast قصص رون قصص رون فانز قصص رونFiction890Spotify for Podcasters
28
88Podcast TomorrowTomorrowGZM ShowsFiction54ART19
73
89Podcast 50 Greatest Old Time Radio Shows50 Greatest Old Time Radio Shows50 Greatest Old Time Radio ShowsFiction57Spreaker
43
90Podcast British Spy StoriesBritish Spy StoriesGabby Lane is Britain's most dangerous MI6 field officer.Fiction172Spotify for Podcasters
38
91Podcast End of the LoopEnd of the LoopThe Midnight MysteryFiction19Acast
69
92Podcast The Heresies Of Radulf BurntwineThe Heresies Of Radulf BurntwineZachary GoldenFiction36Megaphone
38
93Podcast In Another RoomIn Another RoomViolet Hour MediaFiction14Megaphone
69
94Podcast پادکستِ هرروزپادکستِ هرروزHarrooz TeamFiction505Acast
53
95Podcast PrimalPrimalVoyage MediaFiction12RedCircle
78
96Podcast How it EndsHow it EndsHow it Ends Fiction85Megaphone
74
97Podcast Children of the StonesChildren of the StonesBBC Radio 4Fiction10BBC
49
98Podcast Cowboy Classics: Old Time Radio Westerns & Audio DramaCowboy Classics: Old Time Radio Westerns & Audio DramaVintage Western Audio Network & Classic OTRFiction247RedCircle
74
99Podcast TRUE Scary Stories for Sleep +Rain SoundsTRUE Scary Stories for Sleep +Rain SoundsMidnight LullabyFiction48Spotify for Podcasters
48
100Podcast Last Known PositionLast Known PositionQCODEFiction9Megaphone
73

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