
Morbid Podcast Climbs U.S. Rankings as True Crime Dominates
Hosted by Alaina Urquhart and Ash Kelley, the true crime phenomenon reaches #9 overall in Q3 2025
Morbid, the true crime podcast hosted by Alaina Urquhart and Ash Kelley since 2018, has surged to #9 in overall U.S. podcast rankings for Q3 2025, cementing its position as one of America's most-listened-to shows among weekly podcast consumers aged 13 and older.
The jump represents significant growth, climbing nine positions from Q2 2025 according to Edison Research's quarterly podcast metrics. While the top four U.S. podcasts remain unchanged—The Joe Rogan Experience at #1, Crime Junkie at #2, The Daily at #3, and Call Her Daddy at #4—Morbid's ascent underscores the enduring appeal of true crime content to American audiences.
On Apple Podcasts' True Crime charts specifically, Morbid holds an even stronger position at #4, reflecting its dominant presence within the genre. The show's reach extends beyond streaming platforms; in 2025, Morbid secured a multi-year exclusive deal with SiriusXM, expanding its audience through satellite radio.
Since launching in 2018, the podcast has built a devoted following by exploring some of the most compelling criminal cases spanning decades and continents. The hosts have tackled international mysteries, including an unspecified Edinburgh case and the vanishing of six young women near Dublin, suspected to involve a serial killer within an 80-mile radius. Domestically, they've devoted significant episodes to American crimes that have captivated public attention.
Notable episodes include their coverage of the Natalee Holloway murder, a lengthy cold case that has haunted investigators and the public for years. Released on May 9, 2024, the episode runs 1 hour and 30 minutes, allowing the hosts to explore the mystery's numerous twists and dead ends. The podcast has also tackled the Dennis Rader case—better known as the BTK Killer—in a multi-part series spanning three episodes that trace his early years, his marriage, and his nearly two-decade reign of terror across Kansas.


