Leisure Podcasts

Explore 180,718 Leisure podcasts, representing 5.5% of the global podcast market.

Last updated: May 30, 2026

180.7K Leisure Podcasts

Representing 5.5% of all podcasts

29.3% Active Rate

53.0K shows actively publishing

English Leads (56.6%)

Largest language in Leisure

Total Podcasts 180,718
Active Rate 29.3% 52,978 shows
Avg Episodes 40.0 per podcast
Market Share 5.5% of all podcasts

Overview

Leisure represents one of the largest categories in the podcast ecosystem with 5.5% market share and a massive library of 180,718 podcasts. The 29.3% active rate is exceptionally high, indicating a very healthy, engaged creator community.

Content is available in 20+ languages. English, Spanish, and Chinese account for 76.7% of all Leisure podcasts.

Growth Trends

Growth peaked in 2020 (44,968 new shows). Recent average: ~15,400 new podcasts per year.

Publishing Patterns

Weekly is the most common schedule (26% of shows). Most episodes run 30-60 min.

Update Frequency

Episode Duration

Episodes per Podcast

Top Leisure Podcasts

1 Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
4.6 (36,971) 300 eps
2 The Adventure Zone
4.9 (35,559) 411 eps
3 Distractible
Distractible

Distractible

4.9 (26,101) 434 eps
4 天真不天真
天真不天真

杨天真本真

4.3 (23,325) 51 eps
5 Spooked
Spooked

KQED and Snap Studios

4.6 (16,376) 235 eps
6 MutterSöhnchen
4.6 (12,608) 181 eps
7 霓达播客
霓达播客

霓达播台NidaMedia

4.4 (10,771) 150 eps
8 Critical Role
Critical Role

Critical Role

4.9 (10,607) 439 eps
9 Not Another D&D Podcast
4.9 (10,292) 443 eps
10 The Minimalists
The Minimalists

Joshua Fields Millburn, Ryan Nicodemus, T.K. Coleman

4.7 (10,164) 144 eps

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Content Creators
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Leisure podcasts are there in 2026?

As of May 2026, there are 180,718 Leisure podcasts indexed in our database, with 52,978 (29.3%) actively publishing new episodes.

How often do Leisure podcasts publish new episodes?

The most common publishing schedule for Leisure podcasts is Weekly, with 46,430 shows following this pattern.

What are the best Leisure podcasts?

Check out our curated list of top-rated Leisure podcasts above, ranked by listener ratings and popularity on Apple Podcasts.

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