Top Podcasts July 2025
Highlights
Crime Junkie continues its reign as the most widely heard podcast by audio reach, holding the #1 spot in July with 8.1 million listeners. While it experienced a modest 2% dip compared to June, its consistent performance underscores its staying power at the top of the charts.
Pod Save America returned to the top 10 in July, securing the #10 position with 3.1 million in audio reach. Its reappearance knocked The Mel Robbins Podcast off the list, signaling renewed listener momentum for Crooked Media’s flagship political show.
Rotten Mango retained its dominance in per-episode performance, once again claiming the #1 spot in downloads/views per episode. Its gripping true crime content continues to resonate with highly engaged audiences, keeping it firmly in the lead within its category.
Top Podcasts by Audio Reach
Ranked by the estimated number of monthly listeners who download at least one episode.
Excludes YouTube viewers.
| Rank | Show | Audio | Dls. & Views / Ep. | Dls. & Views / Mo. | Ad Load | Renew % | % Host Read | Top Advertisers |
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Top Podcasts by Downloads & Views per Episode
Ranked by the average estimated downloads and views an episode receives within its first 60 days.
Includes podcast and YouTube metrics.
| Rank | Show | Audio | Dls. & Views / Ep. | Dls. & Views / Mo. | Ad Load | Renew % | % Host Read | Top Advertisers |
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Top Podcasts by Downloads & Views per Month
Ranked by the total estimated downloads and views across all episodes for the month.
Includes podcast and YouTube metrics.
| Rank | Show | Audio | Dls. & Views / Ep. | Dls. & Views / Mo. | Ad Load | Renew % | % Host Read | Top Advertisers |
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