YouTube today released a number of year-end lists tracking the trends “that defined 2025.”

Among them was the site’s Top 10 podcasts. Per YouTube, it “ranks the most popular podcast playlists on YouTube, based on total watch time in the U.S. in 2025.” The data excludes clips and Shorts.

Podcasts, of course, have become important crucibles for viral clips — especially video podcasts. That’s why companies like Netflix , Fox and ESPN are stocking up on podcasts and the talent pool therein for new programming.

Scroll through the list below to see who’s on the list and why.

Steven Bartlett’s podcast bills itself as a dialog with “the world’s most influential people, experts and thinkers and embarks on a curiosity driven journey to discover untold truths, unlearned lessons and importan

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