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 22 Aug 2026

08/22/2026

Average data

Episodes: 396
Frequency: every 15 days
Duration: 00:49:55

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (25 shows)
2. Acast (16 shows)
3. Omny Studio (11 shows)
4. WideOrbit (8 shows)
5. Simplecast (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory723Megaphone
63
2Podcast The Team HouseThe Team Housedee takosHistory645Spreaker
64
3Podcast World War II with Tom HanksWorld War II with Tom HanksThe HISTORY Channel | Back Pocket Studios | AudacyHistory23WideOrbit
68
4Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
5Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory164ART19
83
6Podcast History That Doesn't SuckHistory That Doesn't SuckProf. Greg JacksonHistory232WideOrbit
42
7Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudibleHistory496ART19
89
8Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory657Acast
69
9Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1547Acast
69
10Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory313Acast
73
11Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory462Simplecast
63
12Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
13Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory127Megaphone
63
14Podcast Romance of the Three Kingdoms PodcastRomance of the Three Kingdoms PodcastJohn ZhuHistory361Podbean
21
15Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
16Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory559Acast
69
17Podcast Everything Everywhere DailyEverything Everywhere DailyGary ArndtHistory2000Megaphone
59
18Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory174Megaphone
89
19Podcast Stuff You Missed in History ClassStuff You Missed in History ClassiHeartPodcastsHistory2010Omny Studio
43
20Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory229Omny Studio
62
21Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1107BBC
43
22Podcast Hidden History with Dr. Harini BhatHidden History with Dr. Harini BhatRewind StudiosHistory22WideOrbit
52
23Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory584N/A
N/A
24Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History288BBC
43
25Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory296Megaphone
73
26Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
27Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory270Megaphone
43
28Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory408Megaphone
63
29Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory457Acast
68
30Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory423Acast
63
31Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory52Acast
79
32Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory293ART19
83
33Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory152Spotify for Podcasters
48
34Podcast Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesConspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesCrime HouseHistory124WideOrbit
68
35Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
36Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1023Megaphone
79
37Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2666Megaphone
53
38Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
39Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory562Acast
69
40Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory135ART19
68
41Missing podcast logo
The Art Bell Archive
Details temporarily unavailable
Arthur William Bell IIIHistory1481Unknown
43
42Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory210Megaphone
73
43Podcast Noble BloodNoble BloodiHeartPodcasts and Grim & MildHistory308Omny Studio
58
44Podcast If You Please, Himan Brown’s Radio Mystery TheaterIf You Please, Himan Brown’s Radio Mystery TheaterCUNY TVHistory16Unknown
42
45Podcast HISTORY This WeekHISTORY This WeekThe HISTORY® Channel | Back Pocket StudiosHistory346WideOrbit
79
46Podcast Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesAaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesiHeartPodcasts and Grim & MildHistory864Omny Studio
63
47Podcast Legends of the Old WestLegends of the Old WestBlack Barrel MediaHistory328Megaphone
79
48Podcast Infamous AmericaInfamous AmericaBlack Barrel MediaHistory321Megaphone
79
49Podcast Ridiculous HistoryRidiculous HistoryiHeartPodcastsHistory1061Omny Studio
43
50Podcast History Unplugged PodcastHistory Unplugged PodcastHistory UnpluggedHistory1120Omny Studio
38
51Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
52Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory193Megaphone
78
53Podcast Government That Doesn't SuckGovernment That Doesn't SuckRewind StudiosHistory7WideOrbit
37
54Podcast Forever AgoForever AgoBrains On UniverseHistory118Megaphone
48
55Podcast Slow BurnSlow BurnSlate PodcastsHistory223Acast
74
56Podcast Ridiculous CrimeRidiculous CrimeiHeartPodcastsHistory486Omny Studio
53
57Podcast School of WarSchool of WarThe Free PressHistory345Megaphone
69
58Podcast The Bowery Boys: New York City HistoryThe Bowery Boys: New York City HistoryTom Meyers, Greg YoungHistory568Simplecast
48
59Podcast Reconstruction: The Unfinished Promise Reconstruction: The Unfinished Promise Higher Ground AudioHistory10ART19
58
60Podcast Family LoreFamily LoreAudacy History27WideOrbit
73
61Podcast 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 NetworkHistory113RedCircle
48
62Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory161Megaphone
83
63Podcast First AmericaFirst AmericaPushkin IndustriesHistory33Omny Studio
63
64Podcast Catholic SaintsCatholic SaintsAugustine InstituteHistory377Simplecast
63
65Podcast Master PlanMaster PlanThe Lever & David SirotaHistory25Megaphone
69
66Podcast Whatʻs the Connection?Whatʻs the Connection?Kai and Ka‘imi ‘Ike ~ Good Juju EverywhereHistory31Spotify for Podcasters
38
67Podcast History of the '90sHistory of the '90sKathy KenzoraHistory209Acast
63
68Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
69Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
70Podcast The WallBuilders ShowThe WallBuilders ShowTim Barton, David Barton & Rick GreenHistory1021Buzzsprout
38
71Podcast The History Chicks : A Women's History PodcastThe History Chicks : A Women's History PodcastThe History Chicks | AIRWAVEHistory365Megaphone
27
72Podcast Old Gossip with Rebecca SiegelOld Gossip with Rebecca SiegelRebecca SiegelHistory11Spotify for Podcasters
52
73Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory238Omny Studio
68
74Podcast Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn OrderRachel Maddow Presents: Burn OrderRachel Maddow, MS NOWHistory11Simplecast
73
75Podcast AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory109Spotify for Podcasters
52
76Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory546Unknown
68
77Podcast The Martyr Made PodcastThe Martyr Made PodcastDarryl CooperHistory34Blubrry
38
78Podcast UnobscuredUnobscurediHeartPodcasts and Grim & MildHistory77Omny Studio
58
79Podcast Founding Fathers: An American DreamFounding Fathers: An American DreamNOISERHistory9Megaphone
58
80Podcast Misquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanMisquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanBart EhrmanHistory205Libsyn
52
81Podcast BiographyBiographyNOISERHistory32Acast
73
82Podcast Trashy DivorcesTrashy DivorcesHemlock CreativesHistory691Megaphone
59
83Missing podcast logo
HOLLYWOODLAND
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Double ElvisHistory173N/A
N/A
84Podcast پادکست رخپادکست رخRokh PodcastHistory145Acast
63
85Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
86Podcast About That LifeAbout That LifeGarrison HayesHistory3N/A
N/A
87Podcast Our Ancestors Were MessyOur Ancestors Were MessyCoco Hill ProductionsHistory23Simplecast
73
88Podcast American Revolution PodcastAmerican Revolution PodcastMichael TroyHistory574Megaphone
32
89Podcast The History of ByzantiumThe History of Byzantiumthehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.comHistory435Acast
49
90Podcast The Unauthorized History of the Pacific WarThe Unauthorized History of the Pacific WarSeth Paridon, William TotiHistory238Simplecast
63
91Podcast Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLet's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLiv Albert History862Acast
79
92Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory66WideOrbit
48
93Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory519Acast
79
94Podcast Haunted American HistoryHaunted American HistoryBloody FMHistory397Simplecast
52
95Podcast The History of WWII Podcast The History of WWII Podcast Ray Harris JrHistory658Megaphone
38
96Podcast Breaking HistoryBreaking HistoryThe Free PressHistory59Megaphone
48
97Podcast Cool People Who Did Cool StuffCool People Who Did Cool StuffCool Zone Media and iHeartPodcastsHistory580Omny Studio
42
98Podcast Beyond Mount RushmoreBeyond Mount RushmorePodcast PlaygroundHistory77Unknown
69
99Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory259Megaphone
68
100Missing podcast logo
Omnibus
Details temporarily unavailable
OmnibusHistory701Audioboom
38

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