Serial
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AI overview.Serial Productions, in collaboration with The New York Times, is acclaimed for pioneering narrative-driven podcasts that have reshaped the audio storytelling la…
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On the show
- Allen1 ep
- Priscilla1 ep
- M. Gessen1 ep
Also: David Wood
Audience Interest
- true crime stories
- societal issues
Podcast Focus
- narrative storytelling
- real-life crime cases
Publishing Consistency
- active for 11 years
- weekly episode release
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Total monthly reach
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By chart position
- 🇺🇸United States · NewsHOME#20772K to 4.1M
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · News#4916K to 82K
- 🇨🇦Canada · News#4412K to 61K
- 🇦🇺Australia · News#4110.0K to 53K
- 🇮🇳India · News#617.4K to 39K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
843K to 4.5M🎙 Monthly cadence·124 episodes·Last published 6d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
936K to 5.0M🇺🇸92%🇬🇧2%🇨🇦1%+3 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
375K to 2.0M1.7M real followers tracked across platforms
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Platform Distribution
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/26 |  Special Preview: METRO with Sarah Koenig - Ep. 1 | In this first episode of the new podcast “METRO with Sarah Koenig,” Sarah goes on a whirlwind tour of New York City to find out what New Yorkers are worrying about. Crime? Sure. The new mayor? Yes. Their weak, little handshakes? All the time. | 17m 21s | ||||||
| 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 | ||
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| 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 | ||
| 8/7/25 |  The Retrievals S02 - Ep. 4 | Sometimes you can’t wait for research to tell you what to do — you just have to go ahead and do it. We get back on L&D with Clara, Mindy and Heather. | 44m 39s | ||||||
| 8/7/25 |  The Retrievals S02 - Ep. 3 | Pain during a cesarean section isn’t a new problem. But for a long time, it’s been a hidden one. In England, a patient named Susanna not only brings the problem to doctors’ attention, but also tries to solve it. | 54m 52s | ||||||
| 8/7/25 |  The Retrievals S02 - Ep. 2 | What went wrong with Clara’s delivery? And can Heather get doctors to talk about it? | 44m 32s | ||||||
| 8/7/25 |  The Retrievals S02 - Ep. 1 | Clara is a labor and delivery nurse, so she has a pretty good idea of what to expect when she delivers her own twins at the same hospital where she works. But she wasn’t prepared for this. | 47m 19s | ||||||
| 7/10/25 |  The Retrievals S02 - Trailer | C-sections are the most frequently performed major surgeries in the world. So why do so many patients feel severe pain during them? Season 2 of the award-winning podcast “The Retrievals” is an investigation into this underreported problem — and the new effort to solve it. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. | 4m 24s | ||||||
| 2/27/25 |  The Good Whale - Ep. 6 | After a month at sea, Keiko pops up near a Norwegian fishing village, causing a stir among the residents and his own team of caretakers. They figure that if they wait until spring, maybe Keiko will swim off again with a wild pod. If they can all just make it to spring. | 35m 34s | ||||||
| 2/27/25 |  The Good Whale - Ep. 5 | Keiko disappears in Icelandic waters, swimming east for four weeks. Unobserved, with no human contact. Since nobody knows what happened to Keiko during that mysterious time, we decided to recreate it — as a musical. From Keiko’s perspective, naturally. Watch the music video for "The Ballad of Keiko" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1k1TQ2Lh0o | 15m 00s | ||||||
| 2/27/25 |  The Good Whale - Ep. 4 | A fresh training team takes a hard-line approach and doubles down on breaking Keiko’s bond with humans. By summer it seems to be working, until one day Keiko swims away. This is the moment they’ve all been waiting for. | 34m 36s | ||||||
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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
Find them online
Audience
general
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 #20 in United States, currently #20 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| Norway | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| South Africa | — | #29 | #29 | — |
| PH | — | #34 | #34 | — |
| TR | — | #37 | #37 | — |
| Ireland | — | #39 | #39 | — |
| Australia | — | #41 | #41 | — |
| Canada | — | #44 | #44 | — |
| KE | — | #47 | #47 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #49 | #49 | — |
| IS | — | #50 | #50 | — |
| India | — | #61 | #61 | — |
| AR | — | #73 | #73 | — |
| Denmark | — | #74 | #74 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #77 | #77 | — |
| Brazil | — | #83 | #83 | — |
| RO | — | #84 | #84 | — |
| Sweden | — | #90 | #90 | — |
| CH | — | #106 | #106 | — |
| AT | — | #117 | #117 | — |
Chart Positions
32 placements across 32 markets.
Chart Positions
32 placements across 32 markets.