Serial
by Serial Productions & The New York Times
Is this your podcast?Serial Productions, in collaboration with The New York Times, is acclaimed for pioneering narrative-driven podcasts that have reshaped the audio storytelling landscape. They are recognized for their meticulous research and compelling storyt…
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Audience Interest
- true crime stories
- societal issues
Podcast Focus
- narrative storytelling
- real-life crime cases
Publishing Consistency
- active for 11 years
- weekly episode release
Platform Reach
- available on Apple Podcasts
- available on Spotify
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Brands & references
Total monthly reach
Estimated from 31 chart positions in 31 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · News#16300K to 1M
- 🇨🇦CA · News#39100K to 300K
- 🇬🇧GB · News#43100K to 300K
- 🇦🇺AU · News#6230K to 100K
- 🇮🇳IN · News#5810K to 30K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
314K to 1.0M🎙 Weekly cadence·124 episodes·Last published 2mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
628K to 2.0M🇺🇸49%🇨🇦15%🇬🇧15%+28 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
251K to 819K2.2M real followers tracked across platforms
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Platform Distribution
Reach across major podcast platforms, updated hourly
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From 16 epsHosts
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Recent episodes
The Last 12 Weeks - Ep. 5
Jun 18, 2026
39m 22s
The Last 12 Weeks - Ep. 4
Jun 18, 2026
30m 30s
The Last 12 Weeks - Ep. 3
Jun 18, 2026
43m 42s
The Last 12 Weeks - Ep. 2
Jun 18, 2026
45m 35s
The Last 12 Weeks - Ep. 1
Jun 18, 2026
41m 08s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18/26 | death rowlegal defense+3 | — | defense team | — | David Woodexecution+3 | — | 39m 22s | ||
| 6/18/26 | death penaltyserial killer+3 | David Wood | — | — | David Wooddeath row+3 | — | 30m 30s | ||
| 6/18/26 | death penaltydefense strategy+3 | — | — | — | David Woodexecution+3 | — | 43m 42s | ||
| 6/18/26 | legal caseevidence+3 | — | The New York Times | — | evidencedefense+3 | — | 45m 35s | ||
| 6/18/26 | true crimedeath row+4 | — | — | El Paso | David WoodEl Paso+5 | — | 41m 08s | ||
| 6/16/26 | capital defensedeath row+3 | — | — | El Paso | David Wooddeath row+5 | — | 2m 05s | ||
| 3/26/26 | family dynamicscrime+3 | — | — | — | AllenM.+5 | — | 28m 53s | ||
| 3/26/26 | interviewsfamily dynamics+4 | Allen | The Idiot | — | interviewmurder+5 | — | 1h 02m 44s | ||
| 3/26/26 | trialmurder-for-hire+3 | — | FBI | San Francisco | trialFBI+5 | — | 50m 05s | ||
| 3/26/26 | betrayalromance+4 | Priscilla | — | RussiaMoscow+2 | PriscillaAllen+7 | — | 49m 53s | ||
| 3/26/26 | family dynamicssuspicion+3 | — | — | Cape CodMoscow | kidnappingfamily+3 | — | 21m 43s | ||
| 3/19/26 | totalitarianismterrorism+3 | M. Gessen | The New York Times | — | M. GessenAllen+5 | — | 1m 51s | ||
| 10/30/25 | abuseparenting+3 | — | — | — | abusesafety+3 | — | 58m 20s | ||
| 10/30/25 | pediatricschild medicine+3 | — | child medicine | Pennsylvania | pediatricianchild medicine+3 | — | 49m 55s | ||
| 10/30/25 | true crimeinvestigation+3 | — | — | Lehigh Valley | Lehigh Valleyinvestigation+3 | — | 40m 23s | ||
| 10/16/25 | medical ethicschild protection+3 | — | Pennsylvaniachild abuse pediatrician | — | pediatricianchild abuse+3 | — | 3m 15s |
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Serial Productions, in collaboration with The New York Times, is acclaimed for pioneering narrative-driven podcasts that have reshaped the audio storytelling landscape. They are recognized for their meticulous research and compelling storytelling, particularly in the true crime genre, evidenced by their landmark series "Serial," which captivated millions and sparked widespread discourse around its themes. The podcast encompasses a variety of topics within the realms of news, society, culture, and true crime, delivered in a serialized format that encourages deep exploration of each story. Unique in its ability to blend investigative journalism with engaging narratives, it invites listeners into complex human experiences and societal issues, often leaving them with thought-provoking questions. Listeners of Serial range from true crime aficionados to those interested in cultural narratives and societal discussions. They appreciate the high production value and in-depth storytelling, gaining insights that challenge their perceptions while also enjoying the immersive audio experience that brings each story to life.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 2.2M
- Total plays: 51M
- Total reviews: 76K
Platforms
Castbox
- Followers: 1.6M
- Plays: 13M
- Reviews: 1.5K
YouTube
- Subscribers: 451K
- Views: 38M
- Videos: 2.9K
Podcast App
- Followers: 76K
- Reviews: 75K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 61K
- Reviews: 84
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Audience
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Key insights
What the show covers
- narrative storytelling
- real-life crime cases
- social commentary
- cultural exploration
Audience interests
- true crime stories
- societal issues
- cultural narratives
- investigative journalism
Platform reach
- available on Apple Podcasts
- available on Spotify
- distributed by The New York Times
- accessible through multiple podcast platforms
Publishing consistency
- active for 11 years
- weekly episode release
- 118 total episodes
- consistent content updates
Chart history for Serial
Peaked at #16 in United States, currently #16 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| IL | — | #37 | #37 | — |
| Canada | — | #39 | #39 | — |
| Finland | — | #41 | #41 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #43 | #43 | — |
| PH | — | #49 | #49 | — |
| South Africa | — | #49 | #49 | — |
| Norway | — | #51 | #51 | — |
| SG | — | #54 | #54 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #58 | #58 | — |
| India | — | #58 | #58 | — |
| IS | — | #59 | #59 | — |
| VN | — | #59 | #59 | — |
| Ireland | — | #60 | #60 | — |
| Australia | — | #62 | #62 | — |
| PT | — | #82 | #82 | — |
| MY | — | #82 | #82 | — |
| HK | — | #83 | #83 | — |
| Sweden | — | #85 | #85 | — |
| Denmark | — | #91 | #91 | — |
Chart Positions
31 placements across 31 markets.
Chart Positions
31 placements across 31 markets.