The Top 50 US podcasts for Q3 2021 chart according to the Podcast Consumer Tracker has been published by Edison Research. The Podcast Consumer Tracker is the only podcast measurement service that measures the relative audience size and demographics of all podcast networks.
The Edison Research Top 50 Most Listened to US Podcasts from Q4 2020 – Q3 2021 list is derived from data collected continuously throughout 2020 and 2021 from surveying weekly podcast consumers ages 18 and older.
The top shows on the list are:
- The Joe Rogan Experience
- The Daily
- Crime Junkie
- This American Life
- Stuff You Should Know
- My Favorite Murder
- Pod Save America
- Serial
- Office Ladies
- Call Her Daddy
The top three podcasts, The Joe Rogan Experience, The Daily, and Crime Junkie, also ranked in 1-2-3 order in the Top 50 Podcasts of 2020.
Tom Webster, Edison Research SVP said, “We are continuing to see strong performances from the true crime and news categories. What I find most compelling is the strong movement by some of the independent shows on the chart. It’s a testament to how remarkable this medium is that both large networks and independent creators continue to be able to amass a sizable audience.”
For more information on the Podcast Consumer Tracker go here.
