Audiochuck

Audiochuck is an Indianapolis-based media company founded in 2017 by Ashley Flowers that produces podcasts, with a concentration on true crime, investigative and narrative-driven series. Its slate includes Crime Junkie, Crime Junkie AF, The Deck, The Deck Investigates, CounterClock, Park Predators, Dark Downeast, Anatomy of Murder, So Supernatural, Strangeland, THREE, Dark Arenas, KILLED, OC Swingers, Full Body Chills, Chameleon, Very Presidential, Solvable, International Infamy, The Truth About Natalie, It's a Wonderful Lie, Dark Valley, Armored and Red Ball. Programming ranges from weekly host-driven case discussion (Crime Junkie, hosted by Flowers with Brit Prawat) to original reporting on cold cases carried out by in-house reporters (The Deck Investigates, covering the unsolved cases of Darlene Hulse and Ada Haradine) and journalist-led series such as Park Predators with Delia D'Ambra and Dark Downeast with Kylie Low.

Alongside its programming, the company runs an advocacy program, partnering with non-profit organizations on cold case work, locating missing persons, funding DNA testing and support for marginalized communities. Listed partners include Season of Justice, the Black & Missing Foundation, NCMEC, DNA Doe Project, Othram, the Elizabeth Smart Foundation, End the Backlog and dozens of national and Indiana-based organizations. In January 2026 the company announced an unrestricted $1 million grant to IYG (formerly Indiana Youth Group).

Audiochuck reported more than two billion cumulative downloads across its programs and, as of mid-2026, roughly 105 employees. It has expanded beyond audio, launching a television and film division in 2026 under Head of Television and Film Matt Shanfield, and appointed Evelyn Webster as chief executive officer effective July 2026.

Founding story

Ashley Flowers, who grew up in the Midwest and studied biomedical research at Arizona State University, worked in genetics research at the University of Notre Dame and later in software sales at an Indiana software company before returning to her longstanding interest in true crime and beginning work in podcasting. She founded Audiochuck in 2017 and hosts several of its shows, including Crime Junkie. She also established the non-profit Season of Justice, which funds grants for DNA testing in cold cases, and sits on its board.

Business model

Audiochuck produces and distributes podcast programming and monetizes it primarily through advertising and sponsorship, offering brands access to its true crime and investigative series audiences. It also operates a merchandise shop and has distribution arrangements with third parties, including a deal with SiriusXM and an October 2025 alliance with Red Seat Ventures covering distribution and advertising sales rights. A television and film division launched in 2026 extends the content portfolio into video formats.

Advertising and sponsorship sold against its podcast slate, supplemented by merchandise sales and distribution/advertising sales arrangements with partners such as Red Seat Ventures and SiriusXM.

Traction

The company reports more than two billion downloads across its programs and a global audience. Crime Junkie was Apple Podcasts' No. 2 podcast of 2024. Headcount was reported at approximately 105 employees as of July 2026.

Latest developments

In 2026 Audiochuck launched a television and film division with Matt Shanfield as Head of Television and Film, announced a $1 million unrestricted grant to IYG, and named Evelyn Webster chief executive officer effective July 2026, succeeding streaming executive Matt Starker. Recent programming includes the second season of THREE hosted by Amanda Knox and CounterClock Season 8 reopening the Lane Bryant murders.