Apple Podcast Rankings - USA - Music 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 16 Aug 2026

08/16/2026

Average data

Episodes: 194
Frequency: every 20 days
Duration: 00:50:45

Top 5 authors

1. Pantheon Media (5 shows)
2. Osiris Media (3 shows)
3. American Public Media (2 shows)
4. Steve Spears (1 shows)
5. Mount Tam Media (1 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (26 shows)
2. Spotify for Podcasters (10 shows)
3. Unknown (8 shows)
4. Acast (8 shows)
5. Simplecast (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Takin’ A Walk NashvilleTakin’ A Walk NashvilleBuzz Knight Media ProductionsMusic61Omny Studio
63
2Podcast A History of Rock Music in 500 SongsA History of Rock Music in 500 SongsAndrew HickeyMusic261Unknown
48
3Podcast GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCASTGOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCASTGrateful DeadMusic135ART19
68
4Podcast Dolly Parton's AmericaDolly Parton's AmericaWNYC Studios & OSM AudioMusic12Simplecast
68
5Podcast Decomposed with Jade SimmonsDecomposed with Jade SimmonsAmerican Public MediaMusic6American Public Media
47
6Podcast Our Thing: The Birth of Salsa in Nueva YorkOur Thing: The Birth of Salsa in Nueva YorkFuturo MediaMusic10Acast
83
7Podcast HardLoreHardLoreColin Young, Bo Lueders, KnotfestMusic216Spotify for Podcasters
38
8Podcast Takin' A Walk - Music History with Buzz KnightTakin' A Walk - Music History with Buzz KnightBuzz Knight | Music History Podcast HostMusic960Omny Studio
48
9Podcast No Dogs in SpaceNo Dogs in SpaceThe Last Podcast NetworkMusic73Simplecast
63
10Podcast Shawn Stockman's On That NoteShawn Stockman's On That NoteShawn StockmanMusic89Megaphone
48
11Podcast The Truth About Vintage Amps with Skip SimmonsThe Truth About Vintage Amps with Skip SimmonsThe Fretboard JournalMusic174Libsyn
52
12Podcast Know Your Gear PodcastKnow Your Gear PodcastPhillip McknightMusic493Buzzsprout
32
13Podcast Xevi Had a Problem Xevi Had a Problem XeviMusic34Megaphone
43
14Podcast Ongoing History of New MusicOngoing History of New MusicCuriouscastMusic547Megaphone
62
15Podcast Behind The Song: Classic Rock ChroniclesBehind The Song: Classic Rock ChroniclesGamut Podcast NetworkMusic230ART19
58
16Podcast Something About the BeatlesSomething About the BeatlesEvergreen PodcastsMusic235Megaphone
32
17Podcast The Rise and Fall of ...The Rise and Fall of ...BBC Radio 6 MusicMusic43BBC
58
18Podcast Album | آلبومAlbum | آلبومBardia BarjMusic92Acast
68
19Podcast Stuck in the '80s PodcastStuck in the '80s PodcastSteve SpearsMusic600Simplecast
42
20Podcast PHILM The PodcastPHILM The PodcastPHILMMusic50Acast
38
21Podcast The 500 with Josh Adam MeyersThe 500 with Josh Adam MeyersNext Chapter Podcasts, Josh Adam MeyersMusic418Megaphone
58
22Podcast Composers DatebookComposers DatebookAmerican Public MediaMusic30American Public Media
42
23Podcast Classics For KidsClassics For KidsNaomi LewinMusic196Unknown
43
24Missing podcast logo
Rock N Roll Story Guys
Details temporarily unavailable
Story Guys ProductionsMusic132Unknown
32
25Podcast Embrace Everything - The World of Gustav MahlerEmbrace Everything - The World of Gustav MahlerAaron CohenMusic42ART19
58
26Podcast Only In The Green RoomOnly In The Green RoomMount Tam MediaMusic61Transistor
63
27Podcast The Story Behind The SongThe Story Behind The SongConsequence Podcast NetworkMusic83RedCircle
68
28Podcast Ugly ThingsUgly ThingsUgly Things MagazineMusic54Megaphone
59
29Podcast Transmissions: The Definitive Story of Joy Division & New OrderTransmissions: The Definitive Story of Joy Division & New OrderJoy Division / New OrderMusic19Acast
58
30Podcast Tone-Talk.com Tone-Talk.com Tone-TalkMusic230Buzzsprout
38
31Podcast Lost Notes: GroupiesLost Notes: GroupiesKCRWMusic70Unknown
53
32Podcast Harold's Old Time RadioHarold's Old Time RadioHarolds Old Time RadioMusic1000Spreaker
49
33Podcast DiscographyDiscographyMarc With a CMusic35Acast
84
34Podcast Break Stuff: The Story of Woodstock '99Break Stuff: The Story of Woodstock '99The RingerMusic9Megaphone
48
35Podcast Keeping The Rave Alive!Keeping The Rave Alive!KutskiMusic758Libsyn
38
36Podcast Freedom Needs a SoundtrackFreedom Needs a SoundtrackRangzen ProductionsMusic7PRX
58
37Podcast For the Record: The 70sFor the Record: The 70sAmy LivelyMusic67Libsyn
38
38Podcast Madonna Songbook PodcastMadonna Songbook PodcastGiulio MazzoleniMusic22Podbean
42
39Podcast CD BurnersCD BurnersEmo NiteMusic128Acast
49
40Podcast Pod Only Knows: A Beach Boys PodcastPod Only Knows: A Beach Boys PodcastPod Only Knows: A Beach Boys PodcastMusic3Spotify for Podcasters
27
41Podcast Political BeatsPolitical BeatsNational ReviewMusic161Simplecast
58
42Podcast Under the ScalesUnder the ScalesOsiris MediaMusic203Megaphone
53
43Podcast Greatest Pop StarsGreatest Pop StarsBillboardMusic132Megaphone
58
44Podcast Nba_youngboyNba_youngboyKentrell GauldenMusic1Spotify for Podcasters
38
45Podcast The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney Spears and moreThe Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney Spears and moreJames RodriguezMusic478Spotify for Podcasters
22
46Podcast Bluegrass BKLYNBluegrass BKLYNMike WillnerMusic131Podbean
52
47Podcast One Sweet Dream: A Beatles PodcastOne Sweet Dream: A Beatles PodcastDiana EricksonMusic69RedCircle
38
48Podcast Drum HistoryDrum HistoryBart VanderzeeMusic279Megaphone
53
49Podcast Tinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music PodcastTinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music PodcastTinsel TunesMusic83Spotify for Podcasters
42
50Podcast TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastJustin GausmanMusic472Libsyn
52
51Podcast Rootsland "Stories that are Music to your ears"Rootsland "Stories that are Music to your ears"Henry K Music107Captivate
83
52Podcast Let It RollLet It RollPantheon MediaMusic649Megaphone
48
53Podcast Holdin’ Court PodcastHoldin’ Court PodcastREVOLTMusic161Megaphone
43
54Podcast An Honest Man’s Podcast Talkin’ MellencampAn Honest Man’s Podcast Talkin’ MellencampmellencougarrockMusic15Podbean
31
55Podcast Missing Man-The Vince Welnick StoryMissing Man-The Vince Welnick StoryThom JenningsMusic9Spreaker
49
56Podcast ROCK AND/OR ROLLROCK AND/OR ROLLRock and/or RollMusic339Megaphone
43
57Podcast 50 Years of Hip Hop Podcast Series50 Years of Hip Hop Podcast SeriesiHeartPodcastsMusic14Omny Studio
37
58Podcast History of JazzHistory of JazzSami ÇatakMusic4Spotify for Podcasters
63
59Podcast The Whipping Post ExpressThe Whipping Post ExpressRichard Brent, Kyler Mosley & John LynskeyMusic4Transistor
63
60Podcast Tape SpaghettiTape SpaghettiBlake Wyland & Scott MarquartMusic73Megaphone
53
61Podcast History in Five Songs with Martin PopoffHistory in Five Songs with Martin PopoffPantheon MediaMusic376Megaphone
53
62Podcast DJ Drama’s Gangsta Grillz Podcast DJ Drama’s Gangsta Grillz Podcast Khalabo Ink SocietyMusic10ART19
58
63Podcast Deep Dives and Deep Cuts: the History of Punk, Post-punk and New Wave (1976-1986)Deep Dives and Deep Cuts: the History of Punk, Post-punk and New Wave (1976-1986)DDDCMusic134Cast
58
64Podcast Rock N Roll ArchaeologyRock N Roll ArchaeologyPantheon MediaMusic59Megaphone
49
65Podcast #song#songAttitude QueenMusic1Spotify for Podcasters
43
66Podcast Booked On Rock with Eric SenichBooked On Rock with Eric SenichEric SenichMusic498Spreaker
48
67Podcast club 30's with mjfangirl- a Michael Jackson Fan Podcastclub 30's with mjfangirl- a Michael Jackson Fan PodcastmjfangirlMusic84Spotify for Podcasters
27
68Podcast Inak Ahang | اینک آهنگ Inak Ahang | اینک آهنگ خانه موزه بتهوون Music28Acast
63
69Podcast Jazz FocusJazz FocusjazzbndMusic100Podbean
53
70Podcast Who Cares About the Rock Hall?Who Cares About the Rock Hall?Joe Kwaczala & Kristen StudardMusic372Megaphone
32
71Podcast Growin' Up RockGrowin' Up RockRock Star Copy LLCMusic706Megaphone
59
72Podcast Chicago House Music App - The PodcastChicago House Music App - The PodcastChicago House Music AppMusic3Unknown
42
73Podcast The Blues Legacy: Foundations of Modern MusicThe Blues Legacy: Foundations of Modern MusicEarth Prime Productions LLCMusic30Spotify for Podcasters
32
74Podcast Pantheon - Home for Music LoversPantheon - Home for Music LoversPantheon MediaMusic2005Megaphone
59
75Podcast The Nightingale of IranThe Nightingale of IranDanielle Dardashti, Galeet DardashtiMusic19PRX
74
76Podcast The Cobain 50The Cobain 50KEXPMusic126Omny Studio
69
77Podcast The 80s Metal HangThe 80s Metal HangRob and CraigMusic15Spotify for Podcasters
48
78Podcast Iowa Basement TapesIowa Basement TapesKristian DayMusic400Simplecast
63
79Podcast Origins of Hip-HopOrigins of Hip-HopA&E®Music11Acast
89
80Podcast LegendLegendBBC Radio 4Music19BBC
73
81Missing podcast logo
Buy That Guitar Podcast
Details temporarily unavailable
Vintage Guitar magazineMusic37Unknown
78
82Podcast Helping Friendly PodcastHelping Friendly PodcastOsiris MediaMusic834Megaphone
43
83Podcast After Midnight: Phish's Big Cypress FestivalAfter Midnight: Phish's Big Cypress FestivalOsiris MediaMusic11Megaphone
43
84Podcast Pamela Des Barres' Pajama Party!Pamela Des Barres' Pajama Party!Pantheon MediaMusic45Megaphone
63
85Podcast States of IndependenceStates of IndependenceTalkhouse / Cup & NuzzleMusic16Megaphone
59
86Podcast A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Dave Sloan and Holly Cantos - 80s Music PodcastMusic314Megaphone
62
87Podcast TuneDigTuneDigTuneDigMusic89Spreaker
53
88Podcast WAN DEEP SESSIONWAN DEEP SESSIONQUANTOM | Techno Collective Records Ltd.Music254podcasts.com
68
89Podcast داستان های احسانو / daastaan ehsaanooداستان های احسانو / daastaan ehsaanooداستان و اپیزودهای احسان عبدی پورMusic71Castbox
32
90Podcast BT RADIO : MIXES & MOREBT RADIO : MIXES & MOREBig TiggerMusic97Podomatic
49
91Podcast Hunter Prince KhalidHunter Prince KhalidHUNTER PRINCE KHALIDMusic19Hubhopper
43
92Podcast The Band: A HistoryThe Band: A HistoryThe Band: A HistoryMusic76Megaphone
43
93Podcast ErasErasBBC Radio 2Music35BBC
48
94Podcast Rock That Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian MusicRock That Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian MusicAndrew Gill and Leah PayneMusic72PRX
63
95Podcast Rock and Roll HeavenRock and Roll HeavenLD, TJ2 and Will The ThrillMusic334Megaphone
53
96Podcast Witch House Music PodcastWitch House Music PodcastTandy VeniceMusic193podcasts.com
32
97Podcast 豐音樂 Feng Yin Yue－华语流行音乐 青春小传豐音樂 Feng Yin Yue－华语流行音乐 青春小传熊儒賢、陳永龍Music300Unknown
43
98Podcast Eerste hulp bij klassiekEerste hulp bij klassiekKlaraMusic93Simplecast
73
99Missing podcast logo
Centuries of Sound
Details temporarily unavailable
James M ErringtonMusic91Unknown
49
100Podcast I'd Buy That For A DollarI'd Buy That For A DollaridbuythatMusic332Podbean
47

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