This is a list of the 10 most downloaded podcasts of all-time based on analytics from Stitcher.
If you’re looking for good podcasts to listen to, you can’t go wrong with the ten listed below.
10 Most Downloaded Podcasts of All-Time
1. Serial. This award-winning podcast blends investigative journalism with non-fiction storytelling and tells one story—a true story—over the course of a season.
2. This American Life. As of writing, This American Life is the most popular podcast in the United States, with around one million people downloading each episode.
3. Dr. Death. Reported and hosted by reporter Laura Beil, Dr. Death is a story about a charming neurosurgeon surgeon, 33 patients, and a spineless system.
4. Radiolab. A two-time Peabody Award-winner, Radiolab describes itself as “a patchwork of people, sounds, stories and experiences centered around One Big Idea.”
5. The Daily. Hosted by American journalist Michael Barbaro, The Daily discusses the biggest stories of our time, told by the best journalists in the world.
6. Stuff You Should Know. Listen to Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant explore everything from genes to the Galapagos in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
7. S-Town. S-Town is a new podcast from Serial and This American Life, hosted by Brian Reed, about a man named John who despises his Alabama town and decides to do something about it.
8. Planet Money from NPR. From the producers of This American Life, Planet Money describes itself as a fun evening with a friend discussing the economy.
9. TED Talks Daily. Listen to more than 2,000 TED Talks from remarkable people, including expert speakers on education, business, science, and beyond.
10. POD Save America. Jon Favreau, Dan Pfeiffer, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor are joined by journalists, politicians, comedians, and activists for a freewheeling conversation about politics and more.