The Top New Podcasts of 2024

Every year, tens of thousands of podcasts launch. Most fade into oblivion, but a few—the unicorns—rise, conquer, and make you wonder, “Where has this been all my life?” So, we crunched the numbers with Podchaser Pro, sifted through millions of data points, and uncovered the top 100 podcasts that debuted in 2024. These aren’t just the new kids on the block—they’re the ones already shaping the future of podcasting. Whether you’re a podcast addict, an advertiser hunting for untapped gold, or a creator looking for inspiration, this list is your cheat sheet to what’s next. Let’s dive in.

The Top New Podcasts of 2024

You can access the best new podcasts that published their first episode in 2024 right here. They’re sorted by Podchaser’s PowerScore so you can understand their total popularity, instead of just their listenership. We also published the list in video format here.

How to Use This List

Okay now you’ve got the list of 2024’s top new podcasts, but what should you do with it?

Podcast Enthusiasts:

• add them to your playlist
•  find your next favorite listen
•  leave ratings and reviews

Podcast Advertisers:

• discover untapped sponsorship potential
•  use Podchaser Pro data to find aligned campaigns
•  book an ad campaign directly with good-fit shows

Podcasters:

• listen to these shows for inspiration
•  tweak your own show based on best practices
•  understand it’s not too late to have breakout success with your podcast

So here’s the takeaway: In 2024, the podcast industry saw the launch of numerous standout shows, showcasing a diverse range of talent and fresh perspectives. The top 100 we’ve highlighted aren’t just shows—they’re opportunities. Opportunities to learn, laugh, and maybe even make a smart business move if you’re an advertiser or creator. The podcast world is evolving fast, and the ones who act now will be the ones ahead tomorrow. So don’t just scroll past this—listen, sponsor, or start building. The future is audio, and it’s happening right now.

Data on 2024’s Top New Podcasts

Before we get to the list, let’s first understand the data behind it. Some interesting nuggets.

Podcast Networks

Dozens of podcast networks were represented in the top new podcasts of 2024 list, but three stood out.

• iHeart boasts 10 of the top 100
• Acast reps 8 of the top 100
• Wondery claims 8 of the top 100

Prevalence of Guests

For a long time, podcasts were associated with interview-style formats. Does that still ring true in 2024? According to the data, nope! In fact, less than 10% of the top new podcasts of 2024 regularly feature guests. This might signal a maturation of the podcast medium.

Categories

Now turning to podcast categories, was there a breakaway group? Yes, as it turns out, Society & Culture led the way.

• Society & Culture – 51
• True Crime – 25
• Comedy – 17
• News – 10
• Business – 10

Countries

We only looked at English-speaking shows for the top new podcasts of 2024. So English-speaking countries proved most prevalent. Using Podchaser Pro’s audience listener location data, we found:

• UK – 90 shows
• Canada – 88 shows
• US – 84 shows
• Australia – 83 shows
• India – 21 shows

How to Use This List

Okay now you’ve got the list of 2024’s top new podcasts, but what should you do with it?
Podcast Enthusiasts:

• add them to your playlist
•  find your next favorite listen
•  leave ratings and reviews

Podcast Advertisers:

• discover untapped sponsorship potential
•  use Podchaser Pro data to find aligned campaigns
•  book an ad campaign directly with good-fit shows

Podcasters:

• listen to these shows for inspiration
•  tweak your own show based on best practices
•  understand it’s not too late to have breakout success with your podcast

So here’s the takeaway: In 2024, the podcast industry saw the launch of numerous standout shows, showcasing a diverse range of talent and fresh perspectives. The top 100 we’ve highlighted aren’t just shows—they’re opportunities. Opportunities to learn, laugh, and maybe even make a smart business move if you’re an advertiser or creator. The podcast world is evolving fast, and the ones who act now will be the ones ahead tomorrow. So don’t just scroll past this—listen, sponsor, or start building. The future is audio, and it’s happening right now.