Crime Junkie

Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat host the most-downloaded true crime podcast in history, with over 2 billion total downloads as of 2025. Their formula—tight 30-45 minute episodes, clear storytelling, and Brit’s 'wait, what?' reactions—drives a loyal audience. The show launched audiochuck, a network worth an estimated $100 million, and Flowers’ nonprofit Season of Justice has funded DNA testing for over 50 cold cases. It outperforms #4 Casefile in accessibility, though Casefile offers deeper research.