Audiochuck
Website: audiochuck.com
About Audiochuck
Audiochuck is an independent, award-winning media company founded in 2017 by Ashley Flowers, a two-time New York Times bestselling author and creator of the chart-topping Crime Junkie podcast. Based in Indianapolis, Audiochuck has grown into a full-scale media company producing more than 20 weekly and seasonal true crime series that reach over 12 million monthly listeners worldwide. Crime Junkie—the #1 true crime podcast globally—sits at the heart of Audiochuck’s network, which has become one of the most trusted and influential brands in true crime media. The company’s mission is to tell the right stories, in the right ways, for the right reasons—combining world-class storytelling and real-world impact. By blending investigative rigor, empathy, and storytelling excellence, the company uses its platform to educate, mobilize, and make a tangible difference.
Latest news
- Jan 29: UK podcast production company Goalhanger has formed a strategic partnership with The Chernin Group to accelerate the company's US expansion. TCG is Goalhanger's first external investor (the company has been entirely bootstrapped until now, though co-founder Gary Lineker is a multi-millionaire). TCG has also invested in Audiochuck, Barstool Sports, and Substack.
- Nov 25, 2025: The Ashley Flowers company Audiochuck is being sued for $20mn by the hosts of Anatomy of Murder, alleging breach of contract. The podcast says it saw a significant decrease in revenue after Audiochuck signed with SiriusXM.
- Nov 14, 2025: Audiochuck has added Campside Media’s Chameleon to its network. The show explores the lives of scammers and masters of disguise operating in plain sight ... PodcastOne has launched Help Me I’m Single with dating coach and matchmaker Blaine Anderson ... and The Golf Channel has picked up the Vanity Index Podcast, and will broadcast it weekly on Wednesday mornings.
- Oct 31, 2025: Audiochuck has signed with Red Seat Ventures for ad sales representation for Audiochuck’s podcasts. The podcasts were with SiriusXM. The deal with the Crime Junkie publisher, apparently worth $150mn, also includes a FAST channel on video streaming platforms FOX One and Tubi. Both Tubi and Red Seat Ventures are owned by FOX.
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