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 21 Aug 2026

08/21/2026

Average data

Episodes: 219
Frequency: every 27 days
Duration: 00:35:51

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (22 shows)
2. Spreaker (14 shows)
3. ART19 (13 shows)
4. Acast (12 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 The Sleepy BookshelfThe Sleepy BookshelfSlumber StudiosFiction836Simplecast
73
4Podcast Relatos de la NocheRelatos de la NocheSonoroFiction661Simplecast
68
5Podcast We're AliveWe're AliveWayland Productions IncFiction241Acast
84
6Podcast CreepyCreepyBe AfraidFiction1251Acast
69
7Podcast Jane Austen StoriesJane Austen StoriesNOISERFiction35Acast
89
8Podcast The Antiquarium of Sinister HappeningsThe Antiquarium of Sinister HappeningsBloody FMFiction169Simplecast
68
9Podcast Sherlock & Co.Sherlock & Co.GoalhangerFiction160Megaphone
78
10Podcast The SaintsThe SaintsThe Merry BeggarsFiction726Omny Studio
84
11Podcast Phoebe Reads a MysteryPhoebe Reads a MysteryVox Media Podcast NetworkFiction778Megaphone
59
12Podcast The White VaultThe White VaultFool and Scholar ProductionsFiction116Megaphone
79
13Podcast Tower 4Tower 4Bloody FMFiction62Simplecast
63
14Podcast The Lovecraft InvestigationsThe Lovecraft InvestigationsBBC Radio 4Fiction44BBC
52
15Podcast Horror Hill — A Horror Fiction Anthology and Scary Stories Series PodcastHorror Hill — A Horror Fiction Anthology and Scary Stories Series PodcastChilling EntertainmentFiction370Audioboom
47
16Podcast LimelightLimelightBBC Radio 4Fiction294BBC
38
17Podcast REDACTEDREDACTEDHush StudiosFiction79Acast
74
18Podcast The ArchersThe ArchersBBC Radio 4Fiction240BBC
58
19Podcast MalevolentMalevolentHarlan GuthrieFiction89Acast
69
20Podcast CreepsMcPasta Creepypasta RadioCreepsMcPasta Creepypasta RadioCreeps McPastaFiction1011Spreaker
48
21Podcast Scary Stories Told in the Dark — A Horror Fiction Anthology SeriesScary Stories Told in the Dark — A Horror Fiction Anthology SeriesChilling EntertainmentFiction462Audioboom
52
22Missing podcast logo
Knifepoint Horror
Details temporarily unavailable
Soren NarniaFiction126Libsyn
43
23Podcast Alice Isn't DeadAlice Isn't DeadNight Vale PresentsFiction71Megaphone
68
24Podcast The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars PatelThe Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars PatelGZM ShowsFiction31ART19
68
25Podcast 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
26Podcast Mayfair Watchers SocietyMayfair Watchers SocietyBloody FMFiction85Simplecast
63
27Podcast Be. ScaredBe. ScaredBe. Busta and Studio71Fiction451Megaphone
69
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 PodcastFiction718Spreaker
53
29Podcast The Black TapesThe Black TapesPacific Northwest StoriesFiction51Libsyn
48
30Podcast Witchpunk: A Cyberpunk StoryWitchpunk: A Cyberpunk StoryCiteog PodcastsFiction9Captivate
53
31Podcast 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
32Podcast OMINOUS THRILL: Her HorrorweenOMINOUS THRILL: Her HorrorweenJeff SchmidtFiction43ART19
83
33Podcast CBS Radio Mystery TheaterCBS Radio Mystery TheaterEntertainment RadioFiction970Spreaker
49
34Missing podcast logo
Thirteen
Details temporarily unavailable
Imaginary CommaFiction143RedCircle
63
35Podcast BorrascaBorrascaQCODEFiction18Megaphone
73
36Podcast Woodbine: A Parkdale Haunts ProductionWoodbine: A Parkdale Haunts ProductionAlex Nursall & Emily KelloggFiction75Megaphone
63
37Podcast Dr. Creepen's DungeonDr. Creepen's DungeonDr. CreepenFiction373Audioboom
68
38Podcast Campfire Radio TheaterCampfire Radio TheaterHaunted Air AudioFiction51Podbean
52
39Podcast LimetownLimetownTwo-UpFiction22Megaphone
69
40Podcast CBS Radio Mystery Theater (Restoration)CBS Radio Mystery Theater (Restoration)CBSRMT-RestorationFiction670Spreaker
63
41Podcast Unwell, a Midwestern Gothic MysteryUnwell, a Midwestern Gothic MysteryAudacious Machine CreativeFiction88ART19
52
42Podcast American AfterlifeAmerican AfterlifeGamut Podcast NetworkFiction19ART19
69
43Podcast Ravi | پادکست فارسی راویRavi | پادکست فارسی راویarash kavianiFiction65Simplecast
69
44Podcast Wrong StationWrong StationThe Wrong StationFiction264Megaphone
63
45Podcast The Whisperer In DarknessThe Whisperer In DarknessJulian SimpsonFiction10Captivate
68
46Podcast Camp MonstersCamp MonstersREI Co-opFiction85Simplecast
63
47Missing podcast logo
Undertow: Familiar Haunts
Details temporarily unavailable
RealmFiction121Megaphone
84
48Podcast BlackoutBlackoutQCODE & Endeavor ContentFiction20Megaphone
79
49Podcast CBS Radio Mystery Theater | Old Time RadioCBS Radio Mystery Theater | Old Time RadioOld Time Retro RadioFiction158Spreaker
59
50Podcast Marvel's Wastelanders: DoomMarvel's Wastelanders: DoomMarvel | RealmFiction11Megaphone
68
51Podcast Close Your EyesClose Your EyesCryptic RadioFiction31Podbean
68
52Podcast Imagination AmplifiedImagination AmplifiedGZM ShowsFiction86ART19
73
53Podcast Charles Dickens Ghost StoriesCharles Dickens Ghost StoriesNOISERFiction9Acast
63
54Podcast What if it's True PodcastWhat if it's True PodcastCameron BucknerFiction718Spreaker
43
55Podcast Passenger ListPassenger ListPassenger List and RadiotopiaFiction28PRX
53
56Podcast 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
57Podcast Voces del AbismoVoces del AbismoVoces del AbismoFiction553Acast
48
58Podcast 18651865Airship / AudibleFiction62ART19
79
59Podcast Remy’s Life...InterruptedRemy’s Life...InterruptedGZM ShowsFiction180ART19
52
60Podcast PrimalPrimalVoyage MediaFiction12RedCircle
78
61Podcast Tales of the NightTales of the NightSonoro | RDLNFiction144Simplecast
69
62Podcast BridgewaterBridgewateriHeartPodcasts and Grim & MildFiction24Omny Studio
73
63Podcast Camp Here & ThereCamp Here & ThereBlue WolfeFiction72Spotify for Podcasters
59
64Podcast Marvel’s Wastelanders: WolverineMarvel’s Wastelanders: WolverineMarvel & RealmFiction11Megaphone
78
65Podcast Edge of the ForgottenEdge of the ForgottenPale Matter | RealmFiction21Megaphone
73
66Podcast PseudoPodPseudoPodEscape Artists FoundationFiction300Libsyn
38
67Podcast Pixel QuestPixel QuestStorybutton and Mr. JimFiction48ART19
53
68Podcast Discovering DadDiscovering DadGZM ShowsFiction17ART19
73
69Podcast Weekly Spooky | Scary Stories for HalloweenWeekly Spooky | Scary Stories for HalloweenHenrique Couto | Scary Stories & Horror ExpertFiction1137Spreaker
63
70Podcast The Sheridan TapesThe Sheridan TapesHomestead on the Corner | RealmFiction174Megaphone
63
71Podcast The Archers OmnibusThe Archers OmnibusBBC Radio 4Fiction39BBC
28
72Podcast Tales to TerrifyTales to TerrifyDrew SebestenyFiction786Acast
64
73Podcast The Burned PhotoThe Burned PhotoQCODE Fiction18Megaphone
84
74Podcast TRUE Scary Stories for Sleep +Rain SoundsTRUE Scary Stories for Sleep +Rain SoundsMidnight LullabyFiction48Spotify for Podcasters
48
75Podcast TJ & Amanda's 2nd Date UpdateTJ & Amanda's 2nd Date UpdateKJ103 (KJYO-FM)Fiction44Spreaker
32
76Podcast Marvel's Wastelanders: Black WidowMarvel's Wastelanders: Black WidowMarvel | RealmFiction15Megaphone
58
77Podcast Sherlock Holmes -Rathbone & BruceSherlock Holmes -Rathbone & BruceEntertainmentRadioBDFiction123Spreaker
38
78Podcast Higher GroundsHigher GroundsYellaBird MediaFiction12Transistor
79
79Podcast The Shadow | Old Time RadioThe Shadow | Old Time RadioOld Time Retro RadioFiction131Spreaker
59
80Podcast TomorrowTomorrowGZM ShowsFiction54ART19
73
81Podcast PetrifiedPetrifiedLiam Geraghty / Peter DunneFiction42Acast
79
82Podcast Re: DraculaRe: DraculaRegarding Audio DramaFiction128Megaphone
63
83Podcast The Grimoire DiariesThe Grimoire DiariesStone FableFiction28Acast
94
84Podcast پادکستِ هرروزپادکستِ هرروزHarrooz TeamFiction520Acast
53
85Podcast Yours Truly Johnny Dollar CollectionYours Truly Johnny Dollar CollectionCBS RadioFiction734Spreaker
38
86Podcast Treasure Island 2020Treasure Island 2020GZM ShowsFiction11ART19
68
87Podcast The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 1The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 1Adam GrahamFiction802Spreaker
73
88Podcast Radio Detective Story HourRadio Detective Story HourDennis HumphreyFiction148Libsyn
32
89Podcast The Mantawauk CavesThe Mantawauk CavesiHeartPodcastsFiction16Omny Studio
59
90Podcast End of the LoopEnd of the LoopThe Midnight MysteryFiction19Acast
69
91Podcast The Case of Charles Dexter WardThe Case of Charles Dexter WardJulian SimpsonFiction11Captivate
58
92Podcast The Ranting PodcastThe Ranting PodcastWith Nick and MirandaFiction154Spotify for Podcasters
42
93Podcast ParalyzedParalyzedBloody FMFiction117Simplecast
58
94Podcast Video PalaceVideo PalaceShudderFiction14ART19
73
95Podcast ArcArcBBC SoundsFiction21BBC
63
96Podcast The Heresies Of Radulf BurntwineThe Heresies Of Radulf BurntwineZachary GoldenFiction38Megaphone
38
97Podcast Ranger BillRanger BillEntertainmentRadioBDFiction201Spreaker
64
98Podcast The Battersea PoltergeistThe Battersea PoltergeistBBC Radio 4Fiction14BBC
42
99Podcast Soft VoiceSoft VoiceQCODEFiction11Megaphone
73
100Podcast HAUNTED: The Audio DramaHAUNTED: The Audio DramaImpala FilmsFiction164Spreaker
59

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