**Apple Podcasts Marks 20 Years of Podcasting**
Apple Podcasts is celebrating twenty years of podcasting, highlighting the launch of the initial podcasts in iTunes in 2005. In recognition of this achievement, Apple has assembled a collection of 20 programs that have notably shaped the podcasting sphere throughout the years.
### 20 Podcasts Chosen by Apple for Podcasting’s 20th Anniversary
Apple’s editorial teams have a longstanding tradition of creating favorite lists, and now it’s the moment for Apple Podcasts to take center stage. The company has brought attention to 20 exceptional shows that illustrate the progress of podcasting.
As per Apple, the criteria for selection centered on shows that have made a significant impression and remain relevant to audiences. The editorial note linked to each program highlights their significance in shaping the podcasting format and their capacity to engage listeners.
Some remarkable podcasts featured in the selection include:
– [Serial](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/serial/id917918570?itscg=30200&itsct=podcast_box&ls=1&mttnsubad=917918570&at=1000l3cvR)
– [This American Life](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-american-life/id201671138?itscg=30200&itsct=podcast_box&ls=1&mttnsubad=201671138&at=1000l3cvR)
– [The Daily](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736?itscg=30200&itsct=podcast_box&ls=1&mttnsubad=1200361736&at=1000l3cvR)
– [Therapuss with Jake Shane](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/therapuss-with-jake-shane/id1723626781?itscg=30200&itsct=podcast_box&ls=1&mttnsubad=1723626781&at=1000l3cvR) (launched in 2024)
Listeners can view the complete list of chosen podcasts on [Apple’s official website](https://learn.applepodcasts.apple/20-podcasts-we-love?itscg=10000&itsct=microsite_homepage_tile_podcasts20) or within the Apple Podcasts app.
As Apple Podcasts reflects on its path over the previous two decades, it encourages listeners to express their opinions on the chosen programs, fostering community conversations about the podcasts that have influenced their journeys.
