Crime Junkie

Crime Junkie retains a cult following by delivering fast-paced storytelling, earning over 1.5 million listens on April 4 alone—outpacing #6 Pod Save America by 25% in daily audience. Its two weekly episodes provide consistent engagement, with a data point of 200,000 additional listens compared to the typical weekly podcast in the true-crime genre. This performance surpasses the average top-10 show by 15% in listener retention, reinforcing its dominance via relentless publishing.