Have you ever noticed how one podcast episode can literally stop the internet in its tracks?

Suddenly, everyone is talking about that interview, that true crime story, or that life-changing piece of advice.

You hear about it at work, and you see clips trending on TikTok or YouTube.

And before you know it—you’re sneaking in earbuds just to keep up with the hype.

That’s the beauty of podcasts today.

They’re no longer just background noise while you fold laundry or commute.

They’ve become modern campfires we gather around.

Sometimes it’s Joe Rogan sharing cigars with Elon Musk, Jay Shetty unlocking Kobe Bryant’s mindset, or Mel Robbins dropping a piece of advice that makes you finally take action.

Other times it’s a chilling true-crime episode, a breaking-news deep dive, or a celebrity telling their story in a way you’ve never heard before.

And here’s the thing: some of these episodes go beyond being “listened to.”

Thanks to platforms like YouTube and Spotify, podcasts are now just as often watched.

In fact, a recent survey found that 43% of podcast listeners now prefer watching podcasts in video format, especially on YouTube.

And with over 464 million people listening to podcasts globally in 2023 (a number expected to pass 500 million soon), the stage has never been bigger.

One viral episode today can travel across continents overnight.

So, I thought: why not pull together the ultimate list of the 35 most watched—and most listened-to—podcast episodes around the globe?

Not just in the U.S., but in the UK, India, Australia, and beyond.

Because the magic of podcasts is that they’re borderless.

One episode recorded in a studio can ripple out across millions of lives, inspiring and entertaining along the way.

And don’t worry—this isn’t going to be one of those dry “top lists” you scroll past.

Think of this as a carefully curated playlist of unforgettable conversations.

Here episodes that made people laugh until their stomach hurt, cry in their cars, text their friends, or completely rethink their lives.

Ready? Let’s dive in.