Crime Junkie
Hosted by Crime Junkie
A weekly true crime podcast where host Ashley Flowers walks her best friend Brit Prawat through compelling solved and unsolved criminal cases.
Crime Junkie is a highly-produced, narrative true-crime podcast. Each episode, host Ashley Flowers tells a story about a single case, often an unsolved murder or missing person, in a straightforward, chronological fashion. Co-host Brit Prawat interjects with reactions and questions, simulating a conversation between two friends discussing a case they can't stop thinking about.
“The show's signature is the "best friend" dynamic between the hosts, which makes dense, often tragic material feel accessible and conversational. Its massive scale and consistent #1 chart placement allow it to bring significant attention to unsolved cases, often in partnership with organizations like Crime Stoppers.”
Who hosts this show
Crime Junkie is hosted by lifelong best friends Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat. Flowers, the show's creator, researches and narrates each case, while Prawat serves as an audience surrogate, asking clarifying questions. Flowers founded the podcast network audiochuck in 2017 and has since authored a New York Times bestselling novel. The show, which launched in December 2017, focuses on victim advocacy and has become one of the most popular true crime podcasts globally.
Credentials & credits
- Founder & CEO of audiochuck podcast network
- Host of #1 true crime podcast globally
- New York Times bestselling author for "All Good People Here"
- Bachelor of Science in Biological Services, Arizona State University
- Former board member for Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana
- Founder of Season of Justice, a non-profit for cold case DNA testing
Other ventures
- audiochuck (Podcast Network)
- The Deck (Podcast)
- The Deck Investigates (Podcast)
- Very Presidential (Podcast)
- Season of Justice (Non-profit)
- Author of fiction novels
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01The Terror She Faced Had Been Planned! #truecrime #crimejunkieJun 27, 2026 · 2 min
- 02
- 03
- 04The Unknown Man With Brittany... #crimejunkies #truecrimeshorts #podcastJun 25, 2026 · 1 min
- 05What Pulled Her Away From Safety? #crimejunkies #truecrimeinvestigation #podcastJun 24, 2026 · 1 min
- 06What Does the New Search Warrant Reveal About Josh Davis?Jun 24, 2026 · 15 min
- 07What Happened to Brittany Wallace Shank After That 911 Call?Jun 22, 2026 · 1h 14m
- 08What Happened to Christa Gilley Behind Closed Doors?Jun 17, 2026 · 17 min
Notable episodes
- 01What Happened to Brittany Wallace Shank After That 911 Call?
This episode exemplifies the show's classic format, opening with a dramatic 911 call and exploring the mysterious disappearance of a young woman, complete with a 'mystery man' and conflicting timelines.
- 02What Does the New Search Warrant Reveal About Josh Davis?
Highlights the show's focus on cold cases with new developments. This episode, hosted by Briana Whitney, details a 20-year-old case where a police officer becomes a person of interest.
- 03What Happened to Christa Gilley Behind Closed Doors?
This 'In The Headlines' episode demonstrates the show's ability to cover current events, focusing on systemic failures when a murder suspect on an ankle monitor flees the country.
What you'll be asked on this show
Crime Junkie is a narrative podcast and does not follow a guest-interview format. The hosts recount events chronologically based on their research, sometimes incorporating audio clips like 911 calls. Brit Prawat's role is to act as a listener surrogate, reacting to Ashley Flowers' storytelling and asking for clarification, which guides the narrative for the audience.
This is a scripted narrative show, not an interview-based podcast. Ashley Flowers serves as the primary storyteller, walking through a case's timeline with information from her research. Brit Prawat provides commentary and asks questions that a listener might have. Some special episodes, like "In The Headlines," are hosted by other contributors such as Briana Whitney.
Signature segments
- · "I'm your host, Ashley Flowers. / And I'm Brit."
- · "Full body chills"
- · "Pruppet of the Month"
- · "Chuck Approved"
- · "Red flag"
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show does not feature interviews. The individuals discussed are the subjects of the true crime cases, including victims, their families, and persons of interest.
- Josh Davison What Does the New Search Warrant Reveal About Josh Davis?
- Brittany Wallace Shankon What Happened to Brittany Wallace Shank After That 911 Call?
- Christa Gilleyon What Happened to Christa Gilley Behind Closed Doors?
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast promotes other shows from its own audiochuck network, such as "CounterClock," within its ad breaks.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of Crime Junkie?
- The primary host and creator is Ashley Flowers, who researches and tells the stories. Her lifelong best friend, Brit Prawat, serves as co-host, providing reactions and asking questions.
- Is Crime Junkie still releasing new episodes?
- Yes, Crime Junkie releases new episodes every Monday.
- What is the format of the show?
- It is a narrative podcast, not an interview show. Ashley Flowers presents a researched true-crime case, and Brit Prawat offers commentary, making it feel like a conversation between friends.
- Where can I listen to Crime Junkie?
- The podcast is widely available on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and the audiochuck website.
- What is audiochuck?
- Audiochuck is the media and podcast production company founded by Ashley Flowers in 2017. It produces Crime Junkie and over a dozen other shows.
- How can I suggest a case for the show to cover?
- The official Crime Junkie website has a contact page with a specific form to submit case suggestions.
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- [01]Official Websitecrimejunkiepodcast.com
- [02]About Ashley Flowersashleyflowers.com
- [03]audiochuck Official Websiteaudiochuck.com
- [04]Crime Junkie - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [05]Ashley Flowers - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [06]About the Hosts | Crime Junkie Podcastcrimejunkiepodcast.com
- [07]Crime Junkie on Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [08]Contact Us | Crime Junkie Podcastcrimejunkiepodcast.com
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