This American Life
This American Life
Each week we choose a theme. Then anything can happen. This American Life is true stories that unfold like little movies for radio. Personal stories with funny moments, big feelings, and surprising plot twists. Newsy stories that try to capture what it’s like to be alive right now. It’s the most popular weekly podcast…
Current positions
Apple · United States · Society & Culture
1
Up 5 places, now number 1of 100
Apple · Canada · Society & Culture
2
Up 9 places, now number 2of 100
Apple · Australia · Society & Culture
6
Up 15 places, now number 6of 100
Spotify · United States · Society & Culture
8
Unchanged, now number 8of 50
Apple · United States · All categories
15
Recent movement
| Date | Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2026 | Apple · United States · society culture | 1 | Up 5 places |
| 31 Aug 2026 | Apple · Canada · society culture | 2 | Up 9 places |
| 31 Aug 2026 | Apple · Australia · society culture | 6 | Up 15 places |
| 31 Aug 2026 | Spotify · United States · society culture | 8 | Unchanged |
| 31 Aug 2026 | Apple · United States · All categories | 15 | Up 55 places |
| 31 Aug 2026 | Apple · United Kingdom · society culture | 16 | Up 25 places |
| 31 Aug 2026 | Apple · Canada · All categories | 21 | Up 64 places |
| 31 Aug 2026 | Apple · Australia · All categories | 30 |
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