Apple announces 1 billion podcast subscriptions, promotes top creators


Apple Monday announced the iTunes store registered its 1 billionth podcast subscription. To mark the event, Apple is highlighting some of the most popular podcasts over the years.

From comedy to hard news to sports to innovative educational content and so much more, podcasting has transformed the global media landscape. Podcasts on iTunes launched in the summer of 2005 and since then we've seen countless episodes downloaded and streamed. But the heart of podcasting is finding your favorite voices in this exciting field and subscribing to the best ones. To celebrate reaching 1 billion podcast subscriptions, we're highlighting some of the most popular podcasts of all time, as well as a collection of captivating new shows.