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Top 10 Best Podcasts of 2025
More than 500 million people around the world listen to podcasts every month in 2025 — a record high according to Edison Research's Infinite Dial report. From gripping true crime and daily news to laugh-out-loud comedy and long sit-down interviews, these ten shows topped the charts on Spotify and Apple Podcasts this year. We ranked them by listener numbers, award recognition, and cultural impact. Scroll down, pick your favourite, and cast your vote — who really deserves the #1 spot?
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Best Podcasts of 2025
What is the most popular podcast in 2025? The Joe Rogan Experience holds the top spot globally by download volume in 2025, with tens of millions of monthly listeners across Spotify and YouTube.
Are these podcasts free to listen to? Yes — all ten shows are free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Some offer optional paid tiers with bonus content, but every episode on this list is available at no cost.
Which podcast on this list is best for beginners? If you are new to podcasts, *Stuff You Should Know* is a great starting point: episodes are self-contained, topics range from history to science, and the friendly conversational format requires no prior knowledge.
How were these podcasts ranked? We combined Spotify chart data, Apple Podcasts rankings, critical acclaim, and cultural impact to build this list. Rankings reflect performance across the full year of 2025.
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Where can I listen to the top 10 podcasts of 2025?
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