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
Spotify · United States · Society & Culture
4
Up 2 places, now number 4of 50
Apple · United States · Society & Culture
8
Down 3 places, now number 8of 100
Apple · Canada · Society & Culture
10
Down 8 places, now number 10of 100
Apple · Australia · Society & Culture
21
Down 6 places, now number 21of 100
Spotify · Australia · Society & Culture
Recent movement
| Date | Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | Spotify · United States · society culture | 4 | Up 2 places |
| 15 Oct 2026 | Apple · United States · society culture | 8 | Down 3 places |
| 15 Oct 2026 | Apple · Canada · society culture | 10 | Down 8 places |
| 15 Oct 2026 | Apple · Australia · society culture | 21 | Down 6 places |
| 15 Oct 2026 | Spotify · Australia · society culture | 40 | Up 1 place |
| 15 Oct 2026 | Apple · United Kingdom · society culture | 42 | Down 12 places |
| 15 Oct 2026 | Spotify · United Kingdom · society culture | 47 | Up 3 places |
| 15 Oct 2026 | Spotify · United States · All categories |
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