LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: As Spotify unveiled the top podcasters of 2023, Joe Rogan, Alix Earle, and Alex Cooper lead the pack.
In a sweeping victory, 'The Joe Rogan Experience' once again claimed the throne as the top podcast globally for the fourth consecutive year, according to the recently released Spotify Wrapped data for 2023.
The platform's annual analysis, which dissects listening trends and preferences, unveiled a continued dominance for Rogan's long-form conversations.
Global podcast rankings: Rogan and Cooper lead the pack
Alex Cooper's 'Call Her Daddy', also exclusive to Spotify, maintained its second-place standing globally. Meanwhile, Dr Andrew Huberman's science-centric 'Huberman Lab' surged to the third position. Emma Chamberlain's 'Anything Goes', now a Spotify exclusive, secured the fourth spot, with Jay Shetty's 'On Purpose' rounding out the top five.
The US podcast rankings mirrored the global trends, with 'The Joe Rogan Experience' and 'Call Her Daddy' leading the pack. The US list also featured notable shows like 'Crime Junkie', 'This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von', and 'The Daily' from The New York Times.
Most popular podcasts globally
1) 'The Joe Rogan Experience'
2) 'Call Her Daddy'
3) 'Huberman Lab'
4) 'Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain'
5) 'On Purpose with Jay Shetty'
6) 'Crime Junkie'
7) 'This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von'
8) 'Serial Killers'
9) 'The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett'
10) 'TED Talks Daily'
Most anticipated podcast launches by US Creators: Earle's 'Hot Mess' takes the lead
The Spotify Wrapped data highlighted the most anticipated global podcast launches by US creators. Alix Earle's 'Hot Mess', which debuted in September, claimed the top spot, showcasing the influence of the rising star. Trevor Noah's podcast, launched in November, followed closely, with 'Strike Force Five' taking the third spot.
As Spotify continues to shape the podcasting landscape, these rankings provide insights into the evolving preferences of listeners, showcasing the enduring appeal of established favorites and the anticipation surrounding new and innovative content.
Most anticipated global podcast launches by US creators
1) 'Hot Mess with Alix Earle'
2) 'What Now? with Trevor Noah'
3) 'Strike Force Five'
4) 'The Deck Investigates'
5) 'The Riddler: Secrets in the Dark'
6) 'Brain Leak'
7) HBO’s 'The Last of Us' podcast
8) 'The Coldest Case In Laramie'
9) 'The Wedding Scammer'
10) 'De-Influenced with Dani Austin'
