Apple Podcast Rankings - USA - History

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 12 Aug 2026

08/12/2026

Average data

Episodes: 387
Frequency: every 15 days
Duration: 00:49:22

Top 5 authors

1. NOISER (7 shows)
2. History Hit (6 shows)
3. iHeartPodcasts (4 shows)
4. Audible Original (4 shows)
5. Goalhanger (4 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (24 shows)
2. Acast (18 shows)
3. Omny Studio (11 shows)
4. WideOrbit (7 shows)
5. Libsyn (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast World War II with Tom HanksWorld War II with Tom HanksThe HISTORY Channel | Back Pocket Studios | AudacyHistory23WideOrbit
68
2Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory738Megaphone
63
3Podcast The Team HouseThe Team Housedee takosHistory667Spreaker
64
4Podcast History That Doesn't SuckHistory That Doesn't SuckProf. Greg JacksonHistory237WideOrbit
42
5Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudible OriginalHistory172ART19
73
6Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
7Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory329Acast
73
8Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
9Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudible OriginalHistory505ART19
89
10Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory273Megaphone
43
11Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory672Acast
69
12Podcast Hidden History with Dr. Harini BhatHidden History with Dr. Harini BhatRewind StudiosHistory28WideOrbit
62
13Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1562Acast
69
14Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory574Acast
79
15Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory474Simplecast
63
16Podcast Everything Everywhere DailyEverything Everywhere DailyGary ArndtHistory2000Megaphone
59
17Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudible OriginalHistory301ART19
83
18Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory290Megaphone
73
19Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory59Acast
79
20Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
21Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory139Megaphone
63
22Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
23Podcast Ridiculous CrimeRidiculous CrimeiHeartPodcastsHistory503Omny Studio
53
24Podcast Stuff You Missed in History ClassStuff You Missed in History ClassiHeartPodcastsHistory2792Omny Studio
38
25Podcast Noble BloodNoble BloodiHeartPodcasts and Grim & MildHistory315Omny Studio
58
26Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1038Megaphone
69
27Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory592N/A
N/A
28Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
29Podcast Government That Doesn't SuckGovernment That Doesn't SuckRewind StudiosHistory11WideOrbit
47
30Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1119BBC
43
31Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory472Acast
68
32Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudible OriginalHistory143ART19
68
33Podcast HISTORY This WeekHISTORY This WeekThe HISTORY® Channel | Back Pocket StudiosHistory358WideOrbit
79
34Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2695Megaphone
53
35Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory438Acast
63
36Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
37Podcast History of the '90sHistory of the '90sKathy KenzoraHistory215Acast
63
38Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory423Megaphone
73
39Podcast Reconstruction: The Unfinished Promise Reconstruction: The Unfinished Promise Higher Ground AudioHistory10ART19
58
40Podcast If You Please, Himan Brown’s Radio Mystery TheaterIf You Please, Himan Brown’s Radio Mystery TheaterCUNY TVHistory24Unknown
42
41Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory237Omny Studio
62
42Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History296BBC
43
43Podcast Whatʻs the Connection?Whatʻs the Connection?Kai and Ka‘imi ‘Ike ~ Good Juju EverywhereHistory31Spotify for Podcasters
38
44Podcast The Martyr Made PodcastThe Martyr Made PodcastDarryl CooperHistory35Blubrry
27
45Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory227Megaphone
53
46Podcast Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesConspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesCrime HouseHistory145WideOrbit
68
47Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory182Megaphone
89
48Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory248Omny Studio
68
49Podcast Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesAaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesiHeartPodcasts and Grim & MildHistory879Omny Studio
63
50Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory577Acast
69
51Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory200Megaphone
78
52Podcast First AmericaFirst AmericaPushkin IndustriesHistory34Omny Studio
63
53Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
54Missing podcast logo
The Art Bell Archive
Details temporarily unavailable
Arthur William Bell IIIHistory1532Unknown
43
55Podcast School of WarSchool of WarThe Free PressHistory360Megaphone
69
56Podcast History Unplugged PodcastHistory Unplugged PodcastHistory UnpluggedHistory1135Omny Studio
38
57Podcast Founding Fathers: An American DreamFounding Fathers: An American DreamNOISERHistory9Megaphone
58
58Podcast Catholic SaintsCatholic SaintsAugustine InstituteHistory397Simplecast
63
59Podcast Family LoreFamily LoreAudacy History27WideOrbit
73
60Podcast Calm History (not A.I. & no loud ads) - Bedtime Sleep Stories for Education & RelaxationCalm History (not A.I. & no loud ads) - Bedtime Sleep Stories for Education & RelaxationHarris | ASMR & Insomnia NetworkHistory114RedCircle
48
61Podcast Misquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanMisquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanBart EhrmanHistory212Libsyn
52
62Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory165Megaphone
83
63Podcast Ridiculous HistoryRidiculous HistoryiHeartPodcastsHistory1084Omny Studio
43
64Podcast Beyond Mount RushmoreBeyond Mount RushmorePodcast PlaygroundHistory84Unknown
69
65Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
66Podcast Slow BurnSlow BurnSlate PodcastsHistory228Acast
74
67Podcast Forever AgoForever AgoBrains On UniverseHistory128Megaphone
48
68Podcast My Victorian NightmareMy Victorian NightmareGenevieve ManionHistory126Spotify for Podcasters
38
69Podcast پادکست رخپادکست رخRokh PodcastHistory149Acast
63
70Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
71Podcast Infamous AmericaInfamous AmericaBlack Barrel MediaHistory311Simplecast
79
72Podcast In Pursuit with Colleen ShoganIn Pursuit with Colleen ShoganPRXHistory13PRX
58
73Podcast Legends of the Old WestLegends of the Old WestBlack Barrel MediaHistory316Simplecast
89
74Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory204Blubrry
32
75Podcast GunfightersGunfightersMeatEaterHistory52Omny Studio
73
76Podcast Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott HortonProvoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott HortonDarryl Cooper and Scott HortonHistory67Megaphone
42
77Podcast UnobscuredUnobscurediHeartPodcasts and Grim & MildHistory77Omny Studio
58
78Podcast No Ordinary Life - History PodcastNo Ordinary Life - History PodcastStory OneHistory12Acast
73
79Podcast The History Chicks : A Women's History PodcastThe History Chicks : A Women's History PodcastThe History Chicks | AIRWAVEHistory369Megaphone
27
80Podcast The WallBuilders ShowThe WallBuilders ShowTim Barton, David Barton & Rick GreenHistory1058Buzzsprout
38
81Missing podcast logo
HOLLYWOODLAND
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Double ElvisHistory173N/A
N/A
82Podcast AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory116Megaphone
47
83Podcast American Revolution PodcastAmerican Revolution PodcastMichael TroyHistory591Megaphone
32
84Podcast BiographyBiographyNOISERHistory25Acast
73
85Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory550Unknown
68
86Podcast The Unauthorized History of the Pacific WarThe Unauthorized History of the Pacific WarSeth Paridon, Jon Parshall, William TotiHistory247Acast
73
87Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory163Spotify for Podcasters
48
88Podcast Master PlanMaster PlanThe Lever & David SirotaHistory26Megaphone
59
89Podcast Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLet's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLiv Albert History877Acast
79
90Podcast Our Ancestors Were MessyOur Ancestors Were MessyCoco Hill ProductionsHistory24Simplecast
73
91Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory524Acast
79
92Podcast The History of WWII Podcast The History of WWII Podcast Ray Harris JrHistory675Megaphone
38
93Podcast Misquoting Moses with Joel BadenMisquoting Moses with Joel BadenChris HuntleyHistory13Libsyn
52
94Podcast Here for the HistoryHere for the HistoryBBC SoundsHistory23BBC
38
95Podcast The Explorers PodcastThe Explorers PodcastMatt BreenHistory273Megaphone
53
96Podcast Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn OrderRachel Maddow Presents: Burn OrderRachel Maddow, MS NOWHistory11Simplecast
73
97Podcast Most Notorious! A True Crime History PodcastMost Notorious! A True Crime History PodcastBlue Ewe MediaHistory504Megaphone
42
98Podcast The History of ByzantiumThe History of Byzantiumthehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.comHistory435Acast
49
99Podcast REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke LamanaREDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke LamanaAudible | Ballen StudiosHistory45ART19
73
100Podcast A History of the World in 100 ObjectsA History of the World in 100 ObjectsBBC Radio 4History102BBC
32

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