The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Current Podcasts of All Time
Podcasting has officially replaced radio, talk shows, and half your screen time. From long-form conversations and daily news rituals to true crime obsessions and comedy comfort listens, these shows don’t just rack up downloads—they shape culture.
This GoatWars league puts the most influential current podcasts into head-to-head battles. No critics. No charts. Just fans deciding which show deserves GOAT status right now.
1. SMARTLESS
SmartLess is currently the #1 Greatest Current Podcasts of All Time winning 59.6% head-to-head battles.
2. THE JOE ROGAN EXPERIENCE
The Joe Rogan Experience is currently the #2 Greatest Current Podcasts of All Time winning 58.8% head-to-head battles.
3. CRIME JUNKIE
Crime Junkie is currently the #3 Greatest Current Podcasts of All Time winning 57.1% head-to-head battles.
T4. HUBERMAN LAB
Huberman Lab is currently tied for the #4 Greatest Current Podcasts of All Time winning 57.0% head-to-head battles.
T4. THIS PAST WEEKEND
This Past Weekend is currently tied for the #4 Greatest Current Podcasts of All Time winning 57.0% head-to-head battles.
6. THE DAILY
The Daily is currently the #6 Greatest Current Podcasts of All Time winning 55.3% head-to-head battles.
7. PARDON MY TAKE
Pardon My Take is currently the #7 Greatest Current Podcasts of All Time winning 43.8% head-to-head battles.
8. CALL HER DADDY
Call Her Daddy is currently the #8 Greatest Current Podcasts of All Time winning 43.2% head-to-head battles.
9. THIS AMERICAN LIFE
This American Life is currently the #9 Greatest Current Podcasts of All Time winning 42.9% head-to-head battles.
10. RADIOLAB
Radiolab is currently the #10 Greatest Current Podcasts of All Time winning 39.5% head-to-head battles.
11. MORBID
Morbid is currently the #11 Greatest Current Podcasts of All Time winning 38.2% head-to-head battles.
12. THE SHAWN RYAN SHOW
The Shawn Ryan Show is currently the #12 Greatest Current Podcasts of All Time winning 37.7% head-to-head battles.
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