The Best Podcasts in the United States of 2026

Murder True Crime Stories

A solo-narrated true-crime podcast where host Carter Roy details notorious solved and unsolved murders with a focus on the human story.

Business History Podcast

Business History

Two former NPR Planet Money hosts narrate surprising, deeply-researched stories from the history of business and capitalism.

WVFRM Podcast

A weekly tech talk show from YouTuber MKBHD and his co-hosts, dissecting the latest gadgets, software, and industry news with deep-dive analysis.

Fat Science Podcast

Fat Science

A medical doctor and two co-hosts break down the science of metabolism, debunking diet myths and explaining why fat isn't a personal failure.

Chess with Mustreader

A Candidate Master interviews the world's top chess grandmasters and analyzes elite tournament play, including his own games.

The Millionaire Real Estate Agent Podcast

A tactical podcast where Keller Williams' Jason Abrams deconstructs the business systems of top-producing real estate agents and coaches.

Faithful Politics Podcast

Faithful Politics

A podcast where a progressive veteran and a conservative pastor host civil, long-form interviews on faith, culture, and American public life.

Bright on Buddhism

A scholar of East Asian Buddhism and his co-host explain Buddhist concepts, history, and texts in a structured, academic Q&A format.

Bitcoin Takeover

Bitcoin Takeover

A technical podcast exploring the philosophical and practical depths of Bitcoin and other freedom-preserving crypto projects.

The Bitcoin Nova Podcast

A former hairdresser hosts accessible, jargon-free conversations to help everyday people, especially women, understand Bitcoin's personal impact.

The Art of Costume

Elizabeth Joy

A deep-dive interview podcast going behind the seams with the costume designers of major film and television productions.

The Second Studio

Two practicing architects critique buildings, discuss industry trends, and interview peers from the worlds of construction and development.

Eon Podcast Reloaded

Eon Reloaded

A long-form Pakistani interview show dissecting complex national and global issues with academics, analysts, and intellectuals.

Locked On Astros

A daily, fan-centric breakdown of Houston Astros games, news, and stats from two passionate hosts.

Locked On Rams

A daily Los Angeles Rams podcast with a rotating cast of hosts, including media veterans and a former player, offering news, analysis, and roundtable debate.

Barstool Chicago

A multi-format feed from Barstool's Chicago office, covering city sports, local culture, and internal company drama with a rotating cast.

Stefanie Gass, Podcast to Profit® GOD-LED BUSINESS

A solo show for Christian women entrepreneurs on building a business based on faith principles, not worldly hustle.

The Unconventional Leadership Podcast

A podcast exploring the real stories of leadership—the wins, failures, and personal costs—beyond the typical business playbook.

The Longhouse Gaming Podcast

A weekly roundtable of passionate gamers delivering news and live reactions with a heavy focus on the Xbox ecosystem and its community.

Chris Schwenk | Tech Jobber Podcast

A podcast uncovering high-paying, under-the-radar tech jobs and the specific strategies required to land them.

The Audaci-Tea Podcast

Two feminist hosts serve unapologetic commentary on modern dating, men's accountability, and the deconstruction of patriarchal religious beliefs.

Startup Ignition

Startup Ignition

A father-son team of investors and entrepreneurs interviews founders and shares tactical lessons for building a tech startup.

NW Fresh Podcast

NW Fresh

A weekly deep-dive into the granular, often controversial, details of Portland, Oregon's city politics and civic life.

Rocked On Detroit Lions

A daily, solo-hosted live stream offering intense, data-driven analysis and breaking news coverage for die-hard Detroit Lions fans.

PT Pro Talk Podcast

A clinical podcast for physical therapists featuring interviews with researchers and expert practitioners on pain science and treatment models.

Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast

James Dwiggins

Two real estate franchise executives candidly interview industry leaders about the business-side challenges agents and brokers face today.

Occult Symbolism & Pop Culture w/ Isaac Weishaupt

A solo podcast decoding the occult symbols and conspiracy theories allegedly hidden in pop culture, from Hollywood films to hip-hop.

The Jiu Jitsu Mindset

A podcast exploring how the philosophical principles of Jiu-Jitsu—humility, resilience, and learning—apply to life outside the dojo.

AJ Buckley Show

AJ Buckley

Actor AJ Buckley hosts raw conversations with high-performers and riffs on viral news with his producer in a dual-format weekly show.

Wood Talk

Three professional woodworkers discuss news, techniques, and listener questions with a heavy dose of irreverent, shop-talk humor.

AI Explored

AI Explored

A practical guide for marketers and entrepreneurs on how to use AI, focusing on actionable workflows and systems instead of abstract theory.

The Movie List

A filmmaker and a doctor, who are lifelong friends, break down movies from a curated list, blending film analysis with medical commentary.

Chasing K-Dramas

Chasing K-Dramas

Comedian Dulcé Sloan and producer Chrissy Choi recap popular K-dramas episode-by-episode, blending plot analysis with personal anecdotes and humor.

Unholy Podcast

Two prominent journalists, one Israeli and one British, dissect the week's news at the intersection of Israel, Jewish life, and global politics.

Locked On Canadiens

Locked On Canadiens

A daily news and analysis podcast for Montreal Canadiens fans, hosted by two dedicated followers of the team.

Janek Gwizdala Podcast

Janek Gwizdala

A solo podcast from a professional touring bassist, sharing the unfiltered process, gear talk, and business strategy of a modern working musician.

Damian Mason

An agricultural economist and professional speaker's contrarian take on the business, economics, and public perception of modern farming.

The Behavior Panel

Four of the world's top behavior and body language experts analyze high-profile videos to educate viewers on deception detection and human psychology.

Always an Athlete Podcast

Jonathan Osborne

A former college athlete and current trial lawyer interviews high-performers on how lessons from sports translate to life, business, and leadership.

Locked On Sports Atlanta

A daily feed of instant-reaction shows and roundtable debates from local experts covering all of Atlanta's major pro and college sports teams.

Deep Dive Podcast

A veteran crypto journalist interviews founders and experts to explain how new Web3 technologies and platforms actually work.

Bible Stories for Kids Podcast

A narrated podcast that retells classic Bible stories in a simple, straightforward format for a young audience.

Stronger Weekly Podcast

Stronger Weekly

A weekly health and fitness show for everyday people, translating scientific headlines into practical, actionable advice.

ALIVE PODCAST

Abrham Fantu

An Amharic-language interview show focused on personal growth, business, and mental health for an Ethiopian audience.

Game Changers Hub: Business & Success

Quinn St

A business podcast featuring long-form, multi-episode interviews with Caribbean entrepreneurs, focusing on their complete origin stories.

Craig Groeschel

Craig Groeschel

The Leader's Cut with Preston Morrison

The Leader

AI Inside

AI Inside

Veteran tech journalist Jason Howell and media scholar Jeff Jarvis analyze AI news and interview the industry's top executives and researchers.

Trauma Rewired

Trauma Rewired

Two neurosomatic coaches explain how trauma gets stored in the body and offer science-based tools for nervous system regulation.

Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts

A veteran cop interviews fellow officers about their most intense, bizarre, and career-defining moments on the job.

Adeptus Ridiculous

Three hosts humorously dissect the dense and often absurd lore of the Warhammer 40,000 universe for fans and newcomers alike.

Uncorked: Wine - Business - Life

An entrepreneur hosts conversations with business leaders and creators about their paths to success, blending in wine tasting from his own vineyard.

Honest Ecommerce

A weekly interview show for e-commerce entrepreneurs, focused on actionable advice for scaling online stores, hosted by an agency co-founder.

Wine & Crime Podcast

Three childhood friends chug wine, discuss true crime, and lean into their comedic chemistry and heavy Minnesotan accents.

Lasting Business Solutions Podcast

Lasting Business Solutions

An Indianapolis business podcast where an HVAC company co-owner interviews local leaders and shares lessons from her own firm's growth and failures.

Brad Johnson

Brad Johnson

A podcast for independent financial advisors on how to scale their business with tactical advice while improving their work/life integration.

Relationship Renovation

Relationship Renovation

Married therapists use their own relationship as a live case study to teach clinical tools for communication, trust, and intimacy.

The Climbing Doctor

A Doctor of Physical Therapy's guide to injury prevention, rehabilitation, and strength training for rock climbers.

Mindful Mama Podcast

Mindful Mama

A podcast offering parents practical, mindfulness-based advice to foster connection and raise emotionally intelligent children.

ReelTok Podcast

Four friends and cinephiles debate and rank movies, from blockbusters to classics, using competitive formats like drafts and tier lists.