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 23 Jun 2026

06/23/2026

Average data

Episodes: 217
Frequency: every 31 days
Duration: 00:35:01

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (21 shows)
2. ART19 (14 shows)
3. Spreaker (11 shows)
4. Acast (10 shows)
5. Simplecast (9 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Sherlock Holmes Short Stories Sherlock Holmes Short Stories NOISERFiction108Megaphone
83
2Podcast Six MinutesSix MinutesGZM ShowsFiction389ART19
63
3Podcast The Sleepy BookshelfThe Sleepy BookshelfSlumber StudiosFiction834Simplecast
73
4Podcast CreepyCreepyBe AfraidFiction1248Acast
69
5Podcast Relatos de la NocheRelatos de la NocheSonoroFiction660Simplecast
68
6Podcast Higher GroundsHigher GroundsYellaBird MediaFiction12Transistor
79
7Podcast Phoebe Reads a MysteryPhoebe Reads a MysteryVox Media Podcast NetworkFiction778Megaphone
59
8Podcast Sherlock & Co.Sherlock & Co.GoalhangerFiction160Megaphone
78
9Podcast We're AliveWe're AliveWayland Productions IncFiction241Acast
84
10Podcast The ArchersThe ArchersBBC Radio 4Fiction237BBC
58
11Podcast The SaintsThe SaintsThe Merry BeggarsFiction723Omny Studio
84
12Podcast The Antiquarium of Sinister HappeningsThe Antiquarium of Sinister HappeningsBloody FMFiction168Simplecast
68
13Podcast The Lovecraft InvestigationsThe Lovecraft InvestigationsBBC Radio 4Fiction44BBC
52
14Podcast CreepsMcPasta Creepypasta RadioCreepsMcPasta Creepypasta RadioCreeps McPastaFiction1011Spreaker
48
15Podcast MalevolentMalevolentHarlan GuthrieFiction88Acast
69
16Podcast Tower 4Tower 4Bloody FMFiction62Simplecast
63
17Podcast The White VaultThe White VaultFool and Scholar ProductionsFiction116Megaphone
79
18Podcast LimelightLimelightBBC Radio 4Fiction292BBC
38
19Missing podcast logo
Knifepoint Horror
Details temporarily unavailable
Soren NarniaFiction126Libsyn
43
20Podcast 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
21Podcast Horror Hill — A Horror Fiction Anthology and Scary Stories Series PodcastHorror Hill — A Horror Fiction Anthology and Scary Stories Series PodcastChilling EntertainmentFiction369Audioboom
47
22Podcast Jane Austen StoriesJane Austen StoriesNOISERFiction35Acast
89
23Podcast The Battersea PoltergeistThe Battersea PoltergeistBBC Radio 4Fiction14BBC
42
24Podcast 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 PodcastFiction717Spreaker
53
25Podcast The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars PatelThe Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars PatelGZM ShowsFiction31ART19
68
26Podcast Alice Isn't DeadAlice Isn't DeadNight Vale PresentsFiction71Megaphone
68
27Podcast 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
28Podcast American AfterlifeAmerican AfterlifeGamut Podcast NetworkFiction19ART19
69
29Podcast Scary Stories Told in the Dark — A Horror Fiction Anthology SeriesScary Stories Told in the Dark — A Horror Fiction Anthology SeriesChilling EntertainmentFiction462Audioboom
52
30Podcast REDACTEDREDACTEDHush StudiosFiction78Acast
74
31Podcast Witchpunk: A Cyberpunk StoryWitchpunk: A Cyberpunk StoryCiteog PodcastsFiction8Captivate
53
32Podcast The ladyaureliaravenshadepresents’s PodcastThe ladyaureliaravenshadepresents’s PodcastladyaureliaravenshadepresentsFiction45Podbean
62
33Podcast LimetownLimetownTwo-UpFiction22Megaphone
69
34Podcast The Black TapesThe Black TapesPacific Northwest StoriesFiction51Libsyn
48
35Podcast Imagination AmplifiedImagination AmplifiedGZM ShowsFiction85ART19
73
36Podcast BorrascaBorrascaQCODEFiction18Megaphone
73
37Podcast Mayfair Watchers SocietyMayfair Watchers SocietyBloody FMFiction85Simplecast
63
38Podcast OMINOUS THRILL: Her HorrorweenOMINOUS THRILL: Her HorrorweenJeff SchmidtFiction39ART19
83
39Podcast CBS Radio Mystery Theater (Restoration)CBS Radio Mystery Theater (Restoration)CBSRMT-RestorationFiction667Spreaker
63
40Podcast Be. ScaredBe. ScaredBe. Busta and Studio71Fiction450Megaphone
69
41Podcast Dr. Creepen's DungeonDr. Creepen's DungeonDr. CreepenFiction373Audioboom
68
42Podcast The Whisperer In DarknessThe Whisperer In DarknessJulian SimpsonFiction10Captivate
68
43Podcast Wrong StationWrong StationThe Wrong StationFiction263Megaphone
63
44Missing podcast logo
Thirteen
Details temporarily unavailable
Imaginary CommaFiction143RedCircle
63
45Podcast The Archers OmnibusThe Archers OmnibusBBC Radio 4Fiction39BBC
28
46Missing podcast logo
Undertow: Familiar Haunts
Details temporarily unavailable
RealmFiction121Megaphone
84
47Podcast Camp MonstersCamp MonstersREI Co-opFiction84Simplecast
63
48Podcast Tales of the NightTales of the NightSonoro | RDLNFiction144Simplecast
69
49Podcast Campfire Radio TheaterCampfire Radio TheaterHaunted Air AudioFiction51Podbean
52
50Podcast Close Your EyesClose Your EyesCryptic RadioFiction31Podbean
68
51Podcast BlackoutBlackoutQCODE & Endeavor ContentFiction20Megaphone
79
52Podcast Passenger ListPassenger ListPassenger List and RadiotopiaFiction28PRX
53
53Podcast Woodbine: A Parkdale Haunts ProductionWoodbine: A Parkdale Haunts ProductionAlex Nursall & Emily KelloggFiction75Megaphone
63
54Podcast What if it's True PodcastWhat if it's True PodcastCameron BucknerFiction718Spreaker
43
55Podcast Tales to TerrifyTales to TerrifyDrew SebestenyFiction785Acast
64
56Podcast Unwell, a Midwestern Gothic MysteryUnwell, a Midwestern Gothic MysteryAudacious Machine CreativeFiction88ART19
52
57Podcast 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
58Podcast The Sheridan TapesThe Sheridan TapesHomestead on the Corner | RealmFiction174Megaphone
63
59Podcast 18651865Airship / AudibleFiction62ART19
79
60Podcast PetrifiedPetrifiedLiam Geraghty / Peter DunneFiction42Acast
79
61Podcast Shadows at the DoorShadows at the DoorShadows at the Door Publishing | RealmFiction48Megaphone
53
62Podcast Pixel QuestPixel QuestStorybutton and Mr. JimFiction48ART19
53
63Podcast Remy’s Life...InterruptedRemy’s Life...InterruptedGZM ShowsFiction180ART19
52
64Podcast Drama of the WeekDrama of the WeekBBC Radio 4Fiction2BBC
38
65Podcast Charles Dickens Ghost StoriesCharles Dickens Ghost StoriesNOISERFiction9Acast
63
66Podcast PrimalPrimalVoyage MediaFiction12RedCircle
78
67Podcast The Case of Charles Dexter WardThe Case of Charles Dexter WardJulian SimpsonFiction11Captivate
58
68Podcast PseudoPodPseudoPodEscape Artists FoundationFiction300Libsyn
38
69Podcast Ravi | پادکست فارسی راویRavi | پادکست فارسی راویarash kavianiFiction65Simplecast
69
70Podcast Sherlock Holmes -Rathbone & BruceSherlock Holmes -Rathbone & BruceEntertainmentRadioBDFiction124Spreaker
38
71Podcast CBS Radio Mystery TheaterCBS Radio Mystery TheaterEntertainment RadioFiction970Spreaker
49
72Podcast Radio Detective Story HourRadio Detective Story HourDennis HumphreyFiction147Libsyn
32
73Podcast The Disappearances of Lydia FountayneThe Disappearances of Lydia FountayneMcClintock & CoffynFiction12Pinecast
78
74Podcast Blood TiesBlood TiesAudibleFiction7ART19
53
75Podcast Treasure Island 2020Treasure Island 2020GZM ShowsFiction11ART19
68
76Podcast Lovecraft Investigations: The Call of Cthulhu - Pre-LaunchLovecraft Investigations: The Call of Cthulhu - Pre-LaunchJulian SimpsonFiction3Captivate
42
77Podcast Camp Here & ThereCamp Here & ThereBlue WolfeFiction72Spotify for Podcasters
59
78Podcast The Burned PhotoThe Burned PhotoQCODE Fiction18Megaphone
84
79Podcast Marvel’s Wastelanders: WolverineMarvel’s Wastelanders: WolverineMarvel & RealmFiction11Megaphone
78
80Podcast TJ & Amanda's 2nd Date UpdateTJ & Amanda's 2nd Date UpdateKJ103 (KJYO-FM)Fiction44Spreaker
32
81Podcast Video PalaceVideo PalaceShudderFiction14ART19
73
82Podcast Discovering DadDiscovering DadGZM ShowsFiction17ART19
73
83Podcast BridgewaterBridgewateriHeartPodcasts and Grim & MildFiction24Omny Studio
73
84Podcast Dark WoodsDark WoodsEndeavor ContentFiction10Megaphone
53
85Podcast پادکستِ هرروزپادکستِ هرروزHarrooz TeamFiction518Acast
53
86Podcast Marvel's Wastelanders: DoomMarvel's Wastelanders: DoomMarvel | RealmFiction11Megaphone
68
87Podcast The Dark Is RisingThe Dark Is RisingBBC World ServiceFiction13BBC
53
88Podcast Project Super Crush: The Audio DramaProject Super Crush: The Audio DramaPASTELIAFiction15Spotify for Podcasters
32
89Podcast TAGGEDTAGGEDSomethin' Else / Sony Music EntertainmentFiction3Megaphone
53
90Podcast Soft VoiceSoft VoiceQCODEFiction11Megaphone
73
91Podcast HAUNTED: The Audio DramaHAUNTED: The Audio DramaImpala FilmsFiction163Spreaker
59
92Podcast Iowa Chapman and The Last DogIowa Chapman and The Last DogGZM ShowsFiction15ART19
58
93Podcast ParalyzedParalyzedBloody FMFiction117Simplecast
58
94Podcast Voces del AbismoVoces del AbismoVoces del AbismoFiction552Acast
48
95Podcast Gunsmoke - Old Time RadioGunsmoke - Old Time Radiotheaterofthemind-otr.comFiction473Spreaker
69
96Podcast Weekly Spooky | Scary Stories for HalloweenWeekly Spooky | Scary Stories for HalloweenHenrique Couto | Scary Stories & Horror ExpertFiction1133Spreaker
63
97Podcast Nuremberg: The Trial of the Nazi War CriminalsNuremberg: The Trial of the Nazi War CriminalsBBC Radio 4Fiction1BBC
32
98Podcast Yours Truly Johnny Dollar CollectionYours Truly Johnny Dollar CollectionCBS RadioFiction731Spreaker
38
99Podcast TRUE Scary Stories for Sleep +Rain SoundsTRUE Scary Stories for Sleep +Rain SoundsMidnight LullabyFiction48Spotify for Podcasters
48
100Podcast Karma StoriesKarma StoriesKCC RobFiction1005Spotify for Podcasters
43

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