# Apple Unveils the Most Sought-After Podcasts of 2024
As the podcasting scene continues to grow, Apple has presented its detailed list of the most sought-after podcasts for 2024. Featuring no fewer than nine distinct Top 10 lists, the tech giant has spotlighted the shows that enthralled listeners worldwide, highlighting a rich diversity of genres and themes.
## A Glimpse of the Year in Podcasts
Apple’s announcement includes localized rankings for audiences in almost 100 countries and regions, facilitating user discovery of trending content in their locale. The charts can be found in the Browse tab of the Podcasts app and will be available until the year’s conclusion. Categories featured range from the top overall shows, the most popular newcomers, the highest subscriber counts, and the most shared episodes.
### Leading Shows of 2024
The roster of leading shows showcases a blend of beloved classics and newer arrivals that have rapidly won audiences. The standout shows consist of:
1. **The Daily**
2. **Crime Junkie**
3. **The Joe Rogan Experience**
4. **Dateline NBC**
5. **SmartLess**
6. **Huberman Lab**
7. **This American Life**
8. **New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce**
9. **Up First from NPR**
10. **Morbid**
These programs cover a multitude of genres, including news, true crime, comedy, and personal storytelling, exemplifying the wide-ranging allure of podcasting.
### Leading New Shows
The leading new shows list draws attention to fresh content that premiered in 2024, reflecting the lively nature of the podcasting format. The top new shows feature:
1. **The Tucker Carlson Show**
2. **Three**
3. **Mortal Sin**
4. **Drowning Creek**
5. **The Rise and Fall of Ruby Franke**
6. **Blood is Thicker: The Hargan Family Killings**
7. **Noble**
8. **Murder in the Hollywood Hills**
9. **Hysterical**
10. **Who Killed JFK?**
These new entries highlight a blend of investigative reporting, personal stories, and cultural insights.
### Leading Series and Episodes
Apple also identified the most popular series and episodes of the year. The leading series list features:
1. **Serial**
2. **Up and Vanished**
3. **Three**
4. **The Bakersfield Three**
5. **CounterClock**
6. **Something Was Wrong**
7. **Dr. Death**
8. **The Binge Cases**
9. **Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra**
10. **The Binge Crimes**
Regarding individual episodes, the top highlights include:
1. **Crime Junkie: “SERIAL KILLER: The Alphabet Murders Part 1”**
2. **The Joe Rogan Experience: “#2219 – Donald Trump”**
3. **The Daily: “Harris Baits Trump: Inside Their Fiery Debate”**
4. **Dateline NBC: “Dangerous Secret”**
5. **The Bakersfield Three: “Episode 1: Fight Like a Mother”**
6. **SmartLess: “Vince Vaughn”**
7. **Three: “Skylar Is Missing | Chapter 1”**
8. **Serial: “Serial S04 – Ep. 1: Poor Baby Raul”**
9. **Mortal Sin: “1 – Ashes to Ashes”**
10. **New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce: “Travis Wins on the Road, Jason Celebrates Shirtless and Full Divisional Round Recap | Ep 75”**
### Most Shared and Followed Shows
The listings further reveal which shows and episodes were most commonly shared among listeners, reflecting their cultural influence. The most shared shows include:
1. **Huberman Lab**
2. **Scamanda**
3. **Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus**
4. **The Daily**
5. **The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)**
6. **The Bible Recap**
7. **The Mel Robbins Podcast**
8. **Sold a Story**
9. **Who Killed JFK?**
10. **Crime Junkie**
The most followed shows mirror a similar trend, with well-known titles like **The Joe Rogan Experience** and **New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce** at the forefront.
### Leading Subscriber Shows and Channels
Apple also showcased the top subscriber shows and channels, which cater to audiences who are willing to invest in premium content. The leading subscriber shows comprise:
1. **Apple News+ Narrated**
2. **Morbid**
3. **Dateline NBC**
4. **The Rise and Fall of Ruby Franke**
5. **Dr. Death**
6. **SmartLess**
7. **Something Was Wrong**
8. **Scamtown**
9. **American Sc
