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 Nov 2025

11/12/2025

Average data

Episodes: 372
Frequency: every 17 days
Duration: 00:46:50

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (26 shows)
2. Omny Studio (13 shows)
3. Acast (13 shows)
4. ART19 (8 shows)
5. Simplecast (8 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory736Megaphone
63
2Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1116BBC
43
3Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudible OriginalHistory504ART19
89
4Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory246Omny Studio
68
5Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudible OriginalHistory171ART19
73
6Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory670Acast
69
7Podcast History That Doesn't SuckHistory That Doesn't SuckProf. Greg JacksonHistory236WideOrbit
42
8Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory511Simplecast
63
9Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
10Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
11Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory289Megaphone
73
12Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory273Megaphone
43
13Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
14Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
15Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory421Megaphone
73
16Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudible OriginalHistory142ART19
68
17Podcast Stuff You Missed in History ClassStuff You Missed in History ClassiHeartPodcastsHistory2788Omny Studio
38
18Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
19Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1560Acast
69
20Podcast Edmund Fitzgerald: 50 Years BelowEdmund Fitzgerald: 50 Years BelowDuluth News TribuneHistory6Libsyn
63
21Podcast Everything Everywhere DailyEverything Everywhere DailyGary ArndtHistory2000Megaphone
59
22Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
23Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
24Podcast Pursuit: The Founders' Guide to HappinessPursuit: The Founders' Guide to HappinessNational Constitution CenterHistory15PRX
63
25Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory435Acast
63
26Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory571Acast
69
27Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory236Omny Studio
62
28Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History295BBC
43
29Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory134Megaphone
63
30Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory224Megaphone
73
31Podcast HISTORY This WeekHISTORY This WeekThe HISTORY® Channel | Back Pocket StudiosHistory356WideOrbit
79
32Podcast SNAFU with Ed HelmsSNAFU with Ed HelmsiHeartPodcastsHistory92Omny Studio
53
33Podcast Noble BloodNoble BloodiHeartPodcasts and Grim & MildHistory316Omny Studio
58
34Podcast How to Change the World: The History & Future of InnovationHow to Change the World: The History & Future of InnovationHow To Change The World | Sam Webster HarrisHistory13Acast
89
35Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory469Acast
68
36Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2690Megaphone
53
37Podcast The Martyr Made PodcastThe Martyr Made PodcastDarryl CooperHistory35Blubrry
27
38Podcast Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott HortonProvoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott HortonDarryl Cooper and Scott HortonHistory66Megaphone
42
39Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory575Acast
69
40Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory326Acast
73
41Podcast Beyond Mount RushmoreBeyond Mount RushmorePodcast PlaygroundHistory83Unknown
69
42Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
43Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
44Podcast Cardiac CowboysCardiac CowboysiHeartPodcastsHistory8Omny Studio
69
45Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
46Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
47Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory591N/A
N/A
48Podcast FoundedFoundedTori PhantomHistory24Spotify for Podcasters
33
49Podcast Catholic SaintsCatholic SaintsAugustine InstituteHistory393Simplecast
63
50Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory181Megaphone
89
51Podcast Rachel Maddow Presents: UltraRachel Maddow Presents: UltraRachel Maddow, MS NOWHistory21Simplecast
62
52Podcast پادکست رخپادکست رخRokh PodcastHistory149Acast
63
53Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1036Megaphone
69
54Podcast Business HistoryBusiness HistoryPushkin IndustriesBusiness51Omny Studio
78
55Podcast Ridiculous HistoryRidiculous HistoryiHeartPodcastsHistory1080Omny Studio
43
56Podcast In Our Time: CultureIn Our Time: CultureBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
57Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory164Megaphone
83
58Podcast REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke LamanaREDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke LamanaAudible | Ballen StudiosHistory45ART19
73
59Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory199Megaphone
78
60Podcast The Bowery Boys: New York City HistoryThe Bowery Boys: New York City HistoryTom Meyers, Greg YoungHistory574Simplecast
48
61Podcast Legends of the Old WestLegends of the Old WestBlack Barrel MediaHistory315Megaphone
79
62Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
63Podcast Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesAaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesiHeartPodcasts and Grim & MildHistory876Omny Studio
63
64Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
65Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory161Spotify for Podcasters
48
66Podcast 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 NetworkHistory112RedCircle
48
67Podcast Only If You Get CaughtOnly If You Get CaughtDefector MediaHistory13PRX
53
68Podcast American Revolution PodcastAmerican Revolution PodcastMichael TroyHistory588Megaphone
32
69Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
70Podcast History Unplugged PodcastHistory Unplugged PodcastHistory UnpluggedHistory1132Omny Studio
38
71Podcast Infamous AmericaInfamous AmericaBlack Barrel MediaHistory311Megaphone
79
72Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudible OriginalHistory300ART19
83
73Podcast The History Chicks : A Women's History PodcastThe History Chicks : A Women's History PodcastThe History Chicks | AIRWAVEHistory367Megaphone
27
74Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
75Podcast Misquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanMisquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanBart EhrmanHistory211Libsyn
52
76Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory68Megaphone
58
77Podcast Tides of HistoryTides of HistoryAudible / Patrick WymanHistory442ART19
83
78Missing podcast logo
The Art Bell Archive
Details temporarily unavailable
Arthur William Bell IIIHistory1524Unknown
43
79Podcast Forever AgoForever AgoBrains On UniverseHistory127Megaphone
48
80Podcast A Twist of HistoryA Twist of HistoryBallen StudiosHistory21Simplecast
58
81Podcast Lawless PlanetLawless PlanetAudibleHistory44ART19
79
82Podcast The WallBuilders ShowThe WallBuilders ShowTim Barton, David Barton & Rick GreenHistory1052Buzzsprout
38
83Podcast Cool People Who Did Cool StuffCool People Who Did Cool StuffCool Zone Media and iHeartPodcastsHistory599Omny Studio
42
84Podcast Slow BurnSlow BurnSlate PodcastsHistory226Acast
74
85Podcast More PerfectMore PerfectWNYC StudiosHistory49Simplecast
63
86Podcast Our Ancestors Were MessyOur Ancestors Were MessyCoco Hill ProductionsHistory24Simplecast
73
87Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory523Acast
79
88Podcast Hoax!Hoax!iHeartPodcastsHistory25Omny Studio
69
89Podcast GunfightersGunfightersMeatEaterHistory51Omny Studio
73
90Podcast The History of WWII Podcast The History of WWII Podcast Ray Harris JrHistory672Megaphone
38
91Podcast In Our Time: ReligionIn Our Time: ReligionBBC Radio 4History130BBC
43
92Podcast The Gilded GentlemanThe Gilded GentlemanCarl RaymondHistory155Simplecast
53
93Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory550Unknown
68
94Podcast The Explorers PodcastThe Explorers PodcastMatt BreenHistory272Megaphone
53
95Podcast The History of ByzantiumThe History of Byzantiumthehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.comHistory435Acast
49
96Podcast The Unauthorized History of the Pacific WarThe Unauthorized History of the Pacific WarSeth Paridon, Jon Parshall, William TotiHistory246Acast
73
97Podcast Breaking HistoryBreaking HistoryThe Free PressHistory59Megaphone
48
98Podcast Devil and the Deep Blue SeaDevil and the Deep Blue SeaChristianity TodayHistory16Megaphone
53
99Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore History: AddendumDan Carlin's Hardcore History: AddendumDan CarlinHistory34Libsyn
42
100Podcast the memory palacethe memory palaceNate DiMeoHistory329PRX
43

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in USA

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