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 15 Aug 2026

08/15/2026

Average data

Episodes: 196
Frequency: every 33 days
Duration: 00:33:24

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (25 shows)
2. ART19 (12 shows)
3. Acast (11 shows)
4. Spreaker (10 shows)
5. Simplecast (9 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Sherlock Holmes Short Stories Sherlock Holmes Short Stories NOISERFiction109Megaphone
83
2Podcast Six MinutesSix MinutesGZM ShowsFiction389ART19
63
3Podcast Relatos de la NocheRelatos de la NocheSonoroFiction661Simplecast
68
4Podcast The Sleepy BookshelfThe Sleepy BookshelfSlumber StudiosFiction836Simplecast
73
5Podcast We're AliveWe're AliveWayland Productions IncFiction241Acast
84
6Podcast The Antiquarium of Sinister HappeningsThe Antiquarium of Sinister HappeningsBloody FMFiction169Simplecast
68
7Podcast CreepyCreepyBe AfraidFiction1251Acast
69
8Podcast Jane Austen StoriesJane Austen StoriesNOISERFiction35Acast
89
9Podcast The SaintsThe SaintsThe Merry BeggarsFiction726Omny Studio
84
10Podcast Sherlock & Co.Sherlock & Co.GoalhangerFiction160Megaphone
78
11Podcast Horror Hill — A Horror Fiction Anthology and Scary Stories Series PodcastHorror Hill — A Horror Fiction Anthology and Scary Stories Series PodcastChilling EntertainmentFiction370Audioboom
47
12Podcast Phoebe Reads a MysteryPhoebe Reads a MysteryVox Media Podcast NetworkFiction778Megaphone
59
13Podcast The White VaultThe White VaultFool and Scholar ProductionsFiction116Megaphone
79
14Podcast MalevolentMalevolentHarlan GuthrieFiction89Acast
69
15Podcast Scary Stories Told in the Dark — A Horror Fiction Anthology SeriesScary Stories Told in the Dark — A Horror Fiction Anthology SeriesChilling EntertainmentFiction462Audioboom
52
16Podcast LimelightLimelightBBC Radio 4Fiction294BBC
38
17Podcast Tower 4Tower 4Bloody FMFiction62Simplecast
63
18Podcast The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars PatelThe Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars PatelGZM ShowsFiction31ART19
68
19Podcast The Lovecraft InvestigationsThe Lovecraft InvestigationsBBC Radio 4Fiction44BBC
52
20Podcast The ArchersThe ArchersBBC Radio 4Fiction240BBC
58
21Podcast Witchpunk: A Cyberpunk StoryWitchpunk: A Cyberpunk StoryCiteog PodcastsFiction9Captivate
53
22Podcast CreepsMcPasta Creepypasta RadioCreepsMcPasta Creepypasta RadioCreeps McPastaFiction1011Spreaker
48
23Missing podcast logo
Knifepoint Horror
Details temporarily unavailable
Soren NarniaFiction126Libsyn
43
24Podcast 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
25Podcast REDACTEDREDACTEDHush StudiosFiction79Acast
74
26Podcast 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 PodcastFiction718Spreaker
53
27Podcast The Black TapesThe Black TapesPacific Northwest StoriesFiction51Libsyn
48
28Podcast BorrascaBorrascaQCODEFiction18Megaphone
73
29Podcast Alice Isn't DeadAlice Isn't DeadNight Vale PresentsFiction71Megaphone
68
30Podcast Be. ScaredBe. ScaredBe. Busta and Studio71Fiction451Megaphone
69
31Podcast Dr. Creepen's DungeonDr. Creepen's DungeonDr. CreepenFiction373Audioboom
68
32Podcast American AfterlifeAmerican AfterlifeGamut Podcast NetworkFiction19ART19
69
33Podcast LimetownLimetownTwo-UpFiction22Megaphone
69
34Podcast Campfire Radio TheaterCampfire Radio TheaterHaunted Air AudioFiction51Podbean
52
35Podcast CBS Radio Mystery TheaterCBS Radio Mystery TheaterEntertainment RadioFiction970Spreaker
49
36Podcast 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 EntertainmentFiction266Audioboom
57
37Podcast The Whisperer In DarknessThe Whisperer In DarknessJulian SimpsonFiction10Captivate
68
38Podcast Mayfair Watchers SocietyMayfair Watchers SocietyBloody FMFiction85Simplecast
63
39Podcast Ravi | پادکست فارسی راویRavi | پادکست فارسی راویarash kavianiFiction65Simplecast
69
40Podcast Woodbine: A Parkdale Haunts ProductionWoodbine: A Parkdale Haunts ProductionAlex Nursall & Emily KelloggFiction75Megaphone
63
41Podcast Wrong StationWrong StationThe Wrong StationFiction264Megaphone
63
42Missing podcast logo
Undertow: Familiar Haunts
Details temporarily unavailable
RealmFiction121Megaphone
84
43Podcast BlackoutBlackoutQCODE & Endeavor ContentFiction20Megaphone
79
44Podcast OMINOUS THRILL: Her HorrorweenOMINOUS THRILL: Her HorrorweenJeff SchmidtFiction43ART19
83
45Podcast TJ & Amanda's 2nd Date UpdateTJ & Amanda's 2nd Date UpdateKJ103 (KJYO-FM)Fiction44Spreaker
32
46Podcast CBS Radio Mystery Theater (Restoration)CBS Radio Mystery Theater (Restoration)CBSRMT-RestorationFiction670Spreaker
63
47Podcast Unwell, a Midwestern Gothic MysteryUnwell, a Midwestern Gothic MysteryAudacious Machine CreativeFiction88ART19
52
48Podcast The Bird RoadsThe Bird RoadsTin Can AudioFiction5Libsyn
38
49Podcast The Grimoire DiariesThe Grimoire DiariesStone FableFiction28Acast
94
50Podcast PseudoPodPseudoPodEscape Artists FoundationFiction300Libsyn
38
51Podcast Passenger ListPassenger ListPassenger List and RadiotopiaFiction28PRX
53
52Podcast Imagination AmplifiedImagination AmplifiedGZM ShowsFiction86ART19
73
53Podcast Higher GroundsHigher GroundsYellaBird MediaFiction12Transistor
79
54Podcast Close Your EyesClose Your EyesCryptic RadioFiction31Podbean
68
55Podcast Camp MonstersCamp MonstersREI Co-opFiction85Simplecast
63
56Podcast Charles Dickens Ghost StoriesCharles Dickens Ghost StoriesNOISERFiction9Acast
63
57Podcast Marvel’s Wastelanders: WolverineMarvel’s Wastelanders: WolverineMarvel & RealmFiction11Megaphone
78
58Podcast Voces del AbismoVoces del AbismoVoces del AbismoFiction553Acast
48
59Podcast Marvel's Wastelanders: DoomMarvel's Wastelanders: DoomMarvel | RealmFiction11Megaphone
68
60Podcast Remy’s Life...InterruptedRemy’s Life...InterruptedGZM ShowsFiction180ART19
52
61Podcast ArcArcBBC SoundsFiction21BBC
63
62Podcast CBS Radio Mystery Theater | Old Time RadioCBS Radio Mystery Theater | Old Time RadioOld Time Retro RadioFiction158Spreaker
59
63Missing podcast logo
Thirteen
Details temporarily unavailable
Imaginary CommaFiction143RedCircle
63
64Podcast Tales to TerrifyTales to TerrifyDrew SebestenyFiction786Acast
64
65Podcast BridgewaterBridgewateriHeartPodcasts and Grim & MildFiction24Omny Studio
73
66Podcast 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 CoveFiction174Megaphone
42
67Podcast What if it's True PodcastWhat if it's True PodcastCameron BucknerFiction718Spreaker
43
68Podcast The Ranting PodcastThe Ranting PodcastWith Nick and MirandaFiction154Spotify for Podcasters
42
69Podcast Edge of the ForgottenEdge of the ForgottenPale Matter | RealmFiction21Megaphone
73
70Podcast The Burned PhotoThe Burned PhotoQCODE Fiction18Megaphone
84
71Podcast Sherlock Holmes -Rathbone & BruceSherlock Holmes -Rathbone & BruceEntertainmentRadioBDFiction123Spreaker
38
72Podcast Free JaneFree JaneKPBSFiction9StreamGuys
53
73Podcast 18651865Airship / AudibleFiction62ART19
79
74Podcast What Happened in SkinnerWhat Happened in SkinnerMazama EntertainmentFiction34RedCircle
73
75Podcast Pixel QuestPixel QuestStorybutton and Mr. JimFiction48ART19
53
76Podcast Marvel's Wastelanders: Black WidowMarvel's Wastelanders: Black WidowMarvel | RealmFiction15Megaphone
58
77Podcast The Sheridan TapesThe Sheridan TapesHomestead on the Corner | RealmFiction174Megaphone
63
78Podcast PetrifiedPetrifiedLiam Geraghty / Peter DunneFiction42Acast
79
79Podcast Video PalaceVideo PalaceShudderFiction14ART19
73
80Podcast قصص رون قصص رون فانز قصص رونFiction890Spotify for Podcasters
28
81Podcast Tales of the NightTales of the NightSonoro | RDLNFiction144Simplecast
69
82Podcast AftershockAftershockNomadic EngineFiction24Acast
58
83Podcast Discovering DadDiscovering DadGZM ShowsFiction17ART19
73
84Podcast Who The F**K Killed My Sister?Who The F**K Killed My Sister?Chris SowaFiction18Buzzsprout
42
85Podcast Dark ProvidenceDark ProvidenceChaos AssemblyFiction13Podbean
83
86Podcast Last Known PositionLast Known PositionQCODEFiction9Megaphone
73
87Podcast PrimalPrimalVoyage MediaFiction12RedCircle
78
88Podcast The Battersea PoltergeistThe Battersea PoltergeistBBC Radio 4Fiction14BBC
42
89Podcast TAGGEDTAGGEDSomethin' Else / Sony Music EntertainmentFiction3Megaphone
53
90Podcast The 50 Greatest Old Time Radio Shows | Old Time RadioThe 50 Greatest Old Time Radio Shows | Old Time RadioOld Time Retro RadioFiction130Spreaker
59
91Podcast The Archers OmnibusThe Archers OmnibusBBC Radio 4Fiction39BBC
28
92Podcast Radio Detective Story HourRadio Detective Story HourDennis HumphreyFiction148Libsyn
32
93Podcast The Gospel of HavenThe Gospel of HavenBloody FM, Daisy McNamaraFiction27Simplecast
73
94Podcast How it EndsHow it EndsHow it Ends Fiction85Megaphone
74
95Podcast Think FastThink FastDWM | RealmFiction16Megaphone
89
96Podcast 36 Questions – The Podcast Musical36 Questions – The Podcast MusicalTwo-UpFiction5Megaphone
48
97Podcast NIGHTLIGHT: A Horror Fiction PodcastNIGHTLIGHT: A Horror Fiction PodcastRansom Media ProductionsFiction133Megaphone
32
98Podcast TomorrowTomorrowGZM ShowsFiction54ART19
73
99Podcast The Shadow | Old Time RadioThe Shadow | Old Time RadioOld Time Retro RadioFiction131Spreaker
59
100Podcast PodCastlePodCastleEscape Artists FoundationFiction300Libsyn
43

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