2026 has been a year of surprising, hopeful, revealing, haunting and genuinely hilarious new podcasts. To help sort through so many great shows, we’ve gathered together 10 of the best of 2026 so far. These are shows that ignite connection, understanding or inspiration—in one way or another. The kinds of shows you don’t want to end. The kinds of shows you want to share with your friends. Hit play on this collection to discover some of the most incredible new shows on Apple Podcasts.