The Best Interview Podcasts of 2026
The best interview podcasts, ranked by global listener score. Whether you want in-depth conversations with celebrities, business leaders, athletes, or everyday people with extraordinary stories — this is the definitive list of the top interview shows right now.
8 interviews podcasts — the big names, ranked by WP Score
1The Skinny Confidential Him And Her Show
Lauryn Bosstick and Michael Bosstick / Dear Media
2On with Kara Swisher
Vox Media
3The Joe Rogan Experience
Joe Rogan
4Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
Armchair Umbrella
5Love and Radio
Love and Radio | QCODE
6The Shawn Ryan Show
Shawn Ryan
7Fresh Air
NPR
8People by WTF
Nikhil Kamath
Hidden gems
Great shows flying under the radar
What's Your Story? with Steph McMahon
WWE x Fanatics Podcasts
What Do You Wanna Talk About? with Cody Rhodes
WWE x Fanatics Podcasts
Uncapped with Jack Altman
Alt Capital
Writer's Voice with Francesca Rheannon
Francesca Rheannon
How Do You Do? with David Bennett
Broadcast Team Alpha Show
Beyond Reality: Reality TV Interviews with Producers, Crew & Talent
Hayley Ferguson
Between Two Beers Podcast
Steven Holloway & Seamus Marten
David A. Hughes
The Roundtable with Robert Bannon
Mario Nawfal
INspired INsider Podcast
Author's Corner: Interviews about the Latest Christian Books
The Michael Shermer Show
Insight with Chris Van Vliet
Mike Drop
Drinking With Authors
Arroe Collins: Unplugged & Totally Uncut
Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory
The United States Department of Nerds Podcast
How we rank Interviews podcasts
Every podcast on WhichPodcast is ranked using WP Score — our own proprietary algorithm that weighs audience reach, episode consistency, cross-platform presence, and listener engagement signals across Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Unlike single-platform metrics, WP Score reflects a show's true footprint across the entire podcast landscape. The interviews podcasts above are the highest-scoring shows in this genre right now, updated regularly as new data comes in.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best interview podcasts in 2026?
The best interview podcasts in 2026 range from celebrity chat shows like SmartLess and Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend to serious long-form conversations with business leaders and scientists. WhichPodcast ranks them by global listener data so you always see the most-listened-to interview shows first.
What's the difference between an interview podcast and a society & culture podcast?
Interview podcasts are defined by their format — a host speaking with a different guest each episode. Society & culture podcasts are defined by their subject matter. Many interview shows sit in both categories, but if you want a show where the conversation itself is the point, interview podcasts are what you're looking for.
Are there interview podcasts for specific industries?
Yes — there are interview podcasts focused on tech founders, musicians, athletes, politicians, scientists, and almost every other field. Use our AI search to find something specific, like 'interview podcast with startup founders' or 'celebrity interview podcast'.