Top 10 Apple Podcasts — Top Shows (US) — August 9, 2026

The official Apple Podcasts Top Shows chart for the week of August 9, 2026 is in—and it's a volatile one. 'Crime Junkie' storms from #3 to the #1 spot after a viral deep-dive episode, marking the true-crime powerhouse's eighth week in the Top 10. A newcomer political podcast, 'The Briefing Room,' crashes the Top 5 at #4, while 'SmartLess' and 'The Joe Rogan Experience' hold firm in the upper ranks. The biggest surprise: a sports podcast, 'Full Court Press,' rockets up 14 positions to land at #7, signaling a major shift in listener habits. Which show held on, and which fell out of the Top 10? Read on for the full chart breakdown and what these moves mean for podcasting's biggest players.