Apple Podcast Rankings - USA - Performing Arts

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 21 Oct 2026

10/21/2026

Average data

Episodes: 289
Frequency: every 16 days
Duration: 00:42:29

Top 5 authors

1. RelicRadio.com (6 shows)
2. Adam Graham (5 shows)
3. Andrew Rhynes (4 shows)
4. theaterofthemind-otr.com (3 shows)
5. WNYC Studios (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Spreaker (16 shows)
2. Megaphone (13 shows)
3. Libsyn (13 shows)
4. Acast (13 shows)
5. Spotify for Podcasters (9 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The MothThe MothThe MothArts503WideOrbit
49
2Podcast SpookedSpookedKQED and Snap StudiosArts262Simplecast
63
3Podcast The Magnus ArchivesThe Magnus ArchivesRusty QuillArts401Acast
74
4Podcast Snap JudgmentSnap JudgmentSnap Judgment and PRXArts565PRX
53
5Podcast The Magnificent Others with Billy CorganThe Magnificent Others with Billy CorganBilly CorganArts91ART19
47
6Podcast The Jimmy Dore ShowThe Jimmy Dore ShowJimmy DoreArts100Libsyn
48
7Podcast Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time RadioChoice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time RadioChoice Classic RadioArts999Podbean
42
8Podcast The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery DramasThe Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery DramasAdam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective HostArts1000Spreaker
73
9Podcast LeVar Burton ReadsLeVar Burton ReadsLeVar Burton and StitcherArts202Simplecast
48
10Podcast RISK!RISK!RISK!Arts1247Megaphone
69
11Podcast Down These Mean Streets (Old Time Radio Detectives)Down These Mean Streets (Old Time Radio Detectives)Mean Streets PodcastsArts845Libsyn
52
12Podcast 日谈公园日谈公园日谈公园Arts867Ximalaya
43
13Podcast Scary Stories and RainScary Stories and RainBeing ScaredArts513Spotify for Podcasters
33
14Podcast The Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection DailyThe Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection DailyAmerican Public MediaArts419American Public Media
32
15Podcast Gunsmoke | OTRWesterns.comGunsmoke | OTRWesterns.comAndrew RhynesArts120Spreaker
52
16Podcast Nostalgic Mystery RadioNostalgic Mystery RadioStevie K.Arts492Buzzsprout
58
17Podcast Old Time Radio WesternsOld Time Radio WesternsAndrew RhynesArts112Spreaker
74
18Podcast Relic Radio Sci-Fi (old time radio)Relic Radio Sci-Fi (old time radio)RelicRadio.comArts128Unknown
38
19Podcast The Horror! (Old Time Radio)The Horror! (Old Time Radio)RelicRadio.comArts128Libsyn
38
20Podcast The MothThe MothThe MothArts195WideOrbit
49
21Podcast The Relic Radio Show (old time radio)The Relic Radio Show (old time radio)RelicRadio.comArts128Unknown
38
22Podcast Sherlock Holmes Short StoriesSherlock Holmes Short StoriesSir Arthur Conan DoyleArts640Spreaker
49
23Podcast Marvel's Wolverine: The Long NightMarvel's Wolverine: The Long NightMarvel & RealmArts11Megaphone
72
24Podcast The InnerMission Podcast ❤️The InnerMission Podcast ❤️Danielle BrooksArts8Spotify for Podcasters
31
25Podcast Dark DiceDark DiceFool and Scholar ProductionsArts115Megaphone
79
26Podcast 大内密谈大内密谈大内密谈other1455lizhi.fm
38
27Podcast Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)Mean Streets PodcastsArts549Libsyn
52
28Podcast Strange Tales (Old Time Radio)Strange Tales (Old Time Radio)RelicRadio.comArts128Unknown
43
29Podcast All Of It with Alison StewartAll Of It with Alison StewartWNYCArts2026Simplecast
53
30Podcast Industry SeatingIndustry SeatingJason ThomasArts243Blubrry Podcasting
38
31Podcast Marvel's Wolverine: The Lost TrailMarvel's Wolverine: The Lost TrailMarvel | RealmArts12Megaphone
72
32Podcast Sherlock Holmes Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time RadioSherlock Holmes Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time RadioAdam GrahamArts196Spreaker
59
33Podcast JokermenJokermenJokermenArts567Megaphone
48
34Podcast The Playbill Podcast: A Show on BroadwayThe Playbill Podcast: A Show on BroadwayPlaybill, Inc.Arts33Acast
63
35Podcast The Stories of MahabharataThe Stories of MahabharataSudipta BhawmikArts79Acast
53
36Podcast Case Closed! (old time radio)Case Closed! (old time radio)RelicRadio.comArts127Unknown
43
37Podcast The Apocalypse PlayersThe Apocalypse PlayersThe Apocalypse PlayersArts272Podbean
83
38Podcast Ahna Mac and Friends Ahna Mac and Friends Ahna MacArts5Spotify for Podcasters
33
39Podcast Old Time Radio TheaterOld Time Radio TheaterMysteryShows.comArts78Unknown
49
40Podcast Between CreatorsBetween CreatorsGreg LanskyArts8Buzzsprout
58
41Podcast Ballet Help DeskBallet Help DeskJenny Huang and Brett GardnerArts206Libsyn
53
42Podcast BroadwayRadioBroadwayRadioBroadwayRadioArts106Libsyn
43
43Podcast The Great Detectives Present Dragnet (Old Time Radio)The Great Detectives Present Dragnet (Old Time Radio)Adam GrahamArts470Spreaker
32
44Podcast Hot Ones: The Classic InterviewsHot Ones: The Classic InterviewsComplex NetworksArts9Acast
43
45Podcast Live Wire with Luke BurbankLive Wire with Luke BurbankPRXArts773PRX
38
46Podcast Off The Record - An American Songwriter PodcastOff The Record - An American Songwriter PodcastAmerican SongwriterArts32Megaphone
42
47Podcast GeistGeistGeist StudioArts43Buzzsprout
73
48Podcast Shannon Cason's HomemadeShannon Cason's HomemadeShannon CasonArts216Acast
53
49Podcast LOVE SOMEONE with DelilahLOVE SOMEONE with DelilahiHeartPodcastsArts214Omny Studio
38
50Podcast Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 2|Mystery Audio DramasGreat Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 2|Mystery Audio DramasAdam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective HostArts968Spreaker
73
51Podcast Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastMapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastCharlie Murphy & Broadway Podcast NetworkArts270Megaphone
58
52Podcast Conversations on DanceConversations on DanceMichael Sean Breeden & Rebecca King FerraroArts495Acast
54
53Podcast 1001 Radio Crime Solvers1001 Radio Crime SolversHost Jon Hagadorn. All stories in public domain.Arts296Libsyn
43
54Podcast New Sounds from WNYCNew Sounds from WNYCWNYC StudiosPerforming Arts16Simplecast
53
55Podcast Old Time Radio Nero WolfeOld Time Radio Nero WolfeAdam GrahamArts27Spreaker
53
56Podcast SPINES PodcastSPINES PodcastZoomDoom StoriesArts28Libsyn
42
57Podcast ONSTAGE/OFFONSTAGE/OFFMeaghan & SteveArts1Podbean
63
58Podcast Relic Radio Thrillers (Old Time Radio)Relic Radio Thrillers (Old Time Radio)RelicRadio.comArts126Unknown
43
59Podcast A Musical Theatre PodcastA Musical Theatre PodcastJeffrey Scott ParsonsArts184Megaphone
68
60Podcast After Class: The Adult Ballet PodcastAfter Class: The Adult Ballet PodcastThe Busy BunheadArts133Buzzsprout
67
61Podcast The College Audition Pros PodcastThe College Audition Pros PodcastDrew Michael BoudreauArts61Libsyn
27
62Podcast Purple PantiesPurple PantiesZane & StitcherArts12Simplecast
63
63Podcast CBS Radio Mystery Theater - 1976CBS Radio Mystery Theater - 1976theaterofthemind-otr.comArts149Spreaker
69
64Podcast Stage Door JonnyStage Door JonnyJonathan CakeArts108Acast
89
65Podcast Let George Do It Presented by the Great Detectives of Old TIme RadioLet George Do It Presented by the Great Detectives of Old TIme RadioAdam GrahamArts213Spreaker
43
66Podcast CBS Radio Mystery Theater - All Episodes From 1975CBS Radio Mystery Theater - All Episodes From 1975theaterofthemind-otr.comArts151Spreaker
69
67Podcast New Podcasts - trailers for new and noteworthy showsNew Podcasts - trailers for new and noteworthy showsPodnews LLCArts101Podnews
42
68Podcast Keys To The KingdomKeys To The KingdomAmanda Lund & Matt GourleyArts9Acast
74
69Podcast The Mish and Zach PodcastThe Mish and Zach PodcastMish and ZachArts446Acast
48
70Podcast GriefcastGriefcastCariad LloydArts190Acast
84
71Podcast SAG-AFTRA Foundation ConversationsSAG-AFTRA Foundation ConversationsSAG-AFTRA FoundationArts201Spotify for Podcasters
28
72Podcast Opera For EveryoneOpera For EveryoneOpera for EveryoneArts145Podbean
32
73Podcast Broadway BreakdownBroadway BreakdownMatt KoplikArts350Substack
53
74Podcast Making The Impact - A Dance Competition PodcastMaking The Impact - A Dance Competition PodcastImpact Dance AdjudicatorsArts304Buzzsprout
68
75Podcast All About The Archers All About The Archers Philippa HallArts237Acast
69
76Podcast The Hyacinth DisasterThe Hyacinth DisasterDavid CarlsonArts7Acast
59
77Podcast The Strange Case of Starship IrisThe Strange Case of Starship IrisJessica Best (Procyon Podcast Network)Arts42Megaphone
53
78Podcast The Geek BuddiesThe Geek BuddiesThe Geek Buddies | RealmArts753Megaphone
59
79Podcast Plus One with Lisa and MorganPlus One with Lisa and MorganLisa Joyner and Morgan WalshArts20Megaphone
58
80Podcast CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS: THE PODCASTCONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS: THE PODCASTCONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASSArts100Podbean
48
81Podcast Choice Classic Radio Drama & Horror | Old Time RadioChoice Classic Radio Drama & Horror | Old Time RadioChoice Classic RadioArts999Podbean
42
82Podcast MickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreArts745Acast
59
83Podcast Wild West Tales - Old Time Radio WesternsWild West Tales - Old Time Radio Westernstheaterofthemind-otr.comArts880Spreaker
69
84Podcast Vocal Warm-ups and Workouts with David Valks Singing SchoolVocal Warm-ups and Workouts with David Valks Singing SchoolDavid ValksArts8Spotify for Podcasters
28
85Podcast One Broke ActressOne Broke ActressSam ValentineArts254Spotify for Podcasters
28
86Podcast Notes From BackstageNotes From BackstageLydia Rhea and Sophie KauerArts11Spotify for Podcasters
52
87Podcast The Hamilcast: A Hamilton PodcastThe Hamilcast: A Hamilton PodcastGillian PensavalleArts513Libsyn
32
88Podcast Twisted Tales of Madness and Murder Presents:Twisted Tales of Madness and Murder Presents:A unique radio drama experienceArts59Spotify for Podcasters
32
89Podcast The Moonlit Road Podcast - Southern Ghost Stories & FolkloreThe Moonlit Road Podcast - Southern Ghost Stories & FolkloreThe Moonlit Road, LLCArts74Libsyn
42
90Podcast The Lone Ranger | Old Time Radio WesternsThe Lone Ranger | Old Time Radio WesternsAndrew RhynesArts120Spreaker
52
91Podcast The97sPodcastThe97sPodcast3MenArmyArts143Spotify for Podcasters
32
92Podcast Out for Blood: The Story of Carrie the MusicalOut for Blood: The Story of Carrie the MusicalBroadway Podcast NetworkArts21Megaphone
59
93Podcast JAWBONE with Martin ShawJAWBONE with Martin ShawMartin ShawArts19Libsyn
53
94Podcast The Tempest - William ShakespeareThe Tempest - William ShakespeareWilliam ShakespeareArts102Spreaker
59
95Podcast Tales of the Texas Rangers | OTRWesterns.comTales of the Texas Rangers | OTRWesterns.comAndrew RhynesArts92Spreaker
63
96Podcast Essential American PoetsEssential American PoetsPoetry FoundationArts79Simplecast
53
97Podcast Richard Diamond Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time RadioRichard Diamond Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time RadioAdam GrahamArts99Spreaker
59
98Podcast Shakespeare Anyone?Shakespeare Anyone?Kourtney Smith & Elyse SharpArts160Libsyn
63
99Podcast SoundcheckSoundcheckWNYC StudiosArts320Simplecast
69
100Podcast Empowered Artist Collective Podcast - for actors, singers, dancers, writers, creators and performersEmpowered Artist Collective Podcast - for actors, singers, dancers, writers, creators and performersEmpowered Artist CollectiveArts142Megaphone
62

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