Mel Robbins has turned The Let Them Theory into a publishing phenomenon, selling more than 10 million copies while growing the audience for The Mel Robbins Podcast so rapidly that SiriusXM renegotiated her deal mid-term. She ranks among Forbes' #HighestPaidPodcasters# of 2026. See the full list: 📸: Scott Eisen/Mel Robbins via Getty Images

With streaming services entering the marketplace for shows, the lines between podcaster, TV host and internet creator have never been blurrier—and the paydays have never been bigger. Meet Forbes' Highest-Paid Podcasters of 2026: #HighestPaidPodcasters# 📸: Matt Winkelmeyer/Wondery via Getty Images, Christian Petersen via Getty Images, Courtesy Charlamagne Tha God, Cody Pickens for Forbes, Dia Dipasupil via Getty Images, Emma McIntyre/Rodin Eckenroth/SiriusXM via Getty Images

Since leaving Fox News in 2023, Tucker Carlson started his independent operation with the backing of right-wing media investor Red Seat Ventures, a firm that also backs former Fox stars Megyn Kelly and Bill O’Reilly. Now he's the 16th on the #HighestPaidPodcasters#. Check out who else made the list: Photo: Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images

The Kelce brothers started their podcast the same year they faced off in Super Bowl LVII, and Travis started dating Taylor Swift. Intrigue around the athletic brothers' lives off the field brought thousands of listeners and a stream of celebrity guests. They have cemented their place on the Forbes #HighestPaidPodcasters# (knock on wood). See who else made the list: Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer/Wondery via Getty Images

Amy Poehler has found breakout success with her interview show Good Hang, turning conversations with guests like Will Ferrell, Matt Damon and Mindy Kaling into one of podcasting's biggest hits. The Golden Globe winner ranks among Forbes' Highest-Paid Podcasters of 2026. 📸: Dia Dipasupil via Getty Images #HighestPaidPodcasters#

"I’m not a monk anymore,” @jayshetty tells Forbes. “Today I consider myself an entrepreneur and a leader in this space, and that allows me to have the ability to use money as a resource to do good in the world and create impact in the way that we've chosen to do that.” Read more about how Shetty went from monk to media mogul: 📸: Ethan Pines for Forbes #HighestPaidPodcasters#