How is this show so well rated? The writing is very poor. The hosts say “like”, “or whatever,” “for sure” repeatedly. Brit in particular comes across as a total dingbat and has no reason to be there at all. And don’t get me started on their intentionally getting emotional...bah! It’s so disingenuous. I also find their excessive confidence and sense of self-importance downright offensive.

It used to be my favorite, but lately it’s been so-so. The cases aren’t as interesting, too political, etc

Crime Junkie would be infinitely better without Brit. She constantly interrupts with ridiculous questions or comments, then when Ashley resumes her sentence, Brit says, should have led with that. Hun, if you weren’t rude, she would have. Ashley, nice work, lose the dead weight.

My daughter and I went to see your live show in Kansas City and it was so much fun! Interestingly, I have a connection to today’s episode on the Feeney murders. The year it happened Mr. Feeney was my high school science teacher. It was such a shock and all of us students were interviewed by the authorities. There were so many rumors that were going around our school about him not just at that time but before.

I used to really enjoy listening to the show and hearing about all the different cases. Their fame has emboldened them to get obnoxiously political with just about every case. Their social justice mongering has made them unbearable to listen to and has ruined the show. Way to go, Ashley and Brit.

Simply lovely

As a true crime junkie, I started young with some of my formative years spent on my parents couch watching Dateline, 20/20, and To Catch a Predator. Crime Junkie podcast is one I literally binge listened to and have recently started re-listening to like I would one of my favorite tv shows (Breaking Bad). Thank you Ashley and Brit for accompanying me on all my long walks with my dog. I loved your book Ashley and am so looking forward to your next one! My cousin and I are coming to see your live show in Boston in May and we literally can’t wait. If you have any extra merch to share, would be so so happy to rep you guys at the show! - Ari

This pod cast is the best pod you will ever hear. I listen to it while I work, on road trips and whenever I can! I even got my boyfriend hooked on the podcast so much so he has started listening to it on his own. X @emily_bomberger

This is one of the best podcasts I’ve ever listened to. Everybody should listen to it

Only politics in later espisodes, about 30% adds in earlier episodes.

It is so much fun

Love this. Started listening 4 weeks ago and had to go to the first one to listen to them all. I listen to them as I go for long walks. I used to walk every few days, but now I go daily and for as long as I can so I can listen. Thanks for helping me get healthy 😊

Oh, stop with the fearmongering about abortion, especially when you specifically targeted young people with it.

How do you not know about the best Crime podcast in the world? If you don’t say “and I’m Brit” in every podcast, then whatcha doing? Hahaha. Jk! This is the best podcast and I can’t wait to see them in Orlando soon! 🩷

I find this podcast to be a wonderful pastime for washing dishes, folding laundry, and any mindless task. And it has the perfect amount of context, but not enough to make you feel sick to the stomach or questioning why anyone would talk about such a thing.

I used to listen because I was interested in hearing about the cases. I’ve stopped listening because I don’t need to hear about the politics of Ashley and Britt.

The combo of Ashley and Britt is great! Most of the comments that Britt makes are the same ones I’m making at home. If there is a way to make something horrible interesting and captivating to an audience, Ashley and Britt have done it.

One of my favorite podcasts!!!

I think this podcast is really good

Absolutely amazing! I love their content — they’re not only informative but so funny. We had such a great time at their Kansas City show and it just made us love them even more. I’ll keep listening as long as they keep sharing others’ stories. I really admire how they bring awareness to all cases and actually try to get something done. Keep doing what you do — you’re making a difference!

Great podcast however, both podcasters are way too overly critical of law inforcment.

I love this podcast so much. I love the questions that they ask and how much information they truly get and how deep they dive into the case I know a lot of people say on here that they don’t like their political stance guys. This isn’t just a fact podcast. This is a podcast that gives their opinion and if they felt like they wanted to say it then that’s totally up to them and you shouldn’t go hating on a podcast just because of their stances that doesn’t make them any better or worse than the others anyway, love the podcast

I’ve been listening for a couple of years but after they mis stated information in the Karen Read case, I am not feeling like their facts are honestly accurate anymore. Truly disappointing and I used to say you were the best but you based information on a documentary.

Ashley, Ashley, Ashley…so disappointed with your take on Karen Read and 11 year journalist Aidan Kearney. You regurgitated information that is factually not true, multiple times, and now I’m wondering how many times you’ve done this in the past.

This is an awesome pod I love it but it’s been a while since I’ve listened to the podcast. 😔😔 my mom and I used to watch Ashley put on makeup and talk keep it up!!

You don’t know britt is writing it so don’t jump to conclusions and she’s not asking. Dumb questions. She’s actually asking questions that makes sense.

Ok, I’ve enjoyed listening for years now—but lately they’ve gotten so political, it’s frustrating! I’m listening for true crime stories-NOT political commentary. If I wanted that I would find another podcast. I love the show otherwise.

I love your guys podcast and listen to it everyday! Can you guys do the Amiah Robettson case?

There is a weird excitement when they describe the circumstances surrounding the victims and their families over the recent episodes. It feels ghoulish. Disturbing and I find it hard to listen. Sad that they seem to be driven by money.

I used to really love this podcast, so it’s disappointing to write this review. Over the past year or so, I’ve noticed a real shift in the storytelling. While I don’t always agree with the political commentary—and at times find it divisive—I’ve been willing to look past it, understanding that people have different perspectives. What’s harder to overlook is the decline in research quality. The episodes increasingly feel more sensationalized and opinion-based than fact-driven, and it seems like less effort is going into vetting information. That really came to a head for me with the Karen Read episode. It felt like the podcast took everything from the recent documentary at face value, overlooked key facts, and even got some important details wrong. That was especially surprising given Ashley mentioned she watched the entire trial Also, I understand the comment was a quote from someone else, but comparing the atmosphere of the protest to Iraq felt out of touch and insensitive—especially to the men, women, and children on all sides of that war who lost their lives or are living with the lasting effects of trauma and PTSD. I question the sincerity of that comment from whoever said it and it probably shouldn’t have been given much airtime. On a positive note, I really appreciate your support of Brandi Churchwell. Her podcast is fantastic—she’s fair, well-researched, and brings a deep understanding to the cases she covers.

I’ve been a listener since the beginning. The new influx of low reviews with vague comments about being political is not surprising, since half the country apparently is allergic to facts and analysis. Please keep telling the stories the way they deserve to be told.

Brit’s faux shock is so annoying. You don’t have to be appalled at everything. I wish you both would approach this less emotionally, it takes away from what you’re trying to put out there.

I’ve been listening to this podcast every week for several years and really did enjoy most episodes even though the political talk annoys me. However after listening to the Karen Read episode i’m done. You clearly don’t do any real research and clearly just went by what the podcast and police said about turtleboy and the Karen Read case. There are so many incorrect statements im concerned i cant trust what you say in these other episodes. Being from The canton area and following the case everyday im offended at how little digging you did into this case and turtleboy. He absolutely vets everything he has printed which now i know you dont. Tell me what he has gotten wrong? You dont like his style well then dont follow him. But spreading misinformation makes you a fraud! You should be ashamed of youselves for saying the courthouse standout was like Being in Iraq. But i guess if you are making a living off this then who ready cares. It’s just a woman’s life at on the line so no biggie! Unsubscribing for the first time ever from any podcast. BE BETTER!

Comparing a court environment to the Iraqi war zone is extremely disrespectful to those who served & those who lost their lives. Repeating the comment is worse because you had time to think about it & still did so. We are no longer going to your Boston show on 5/3. When you see our 4 empty seats, remind yourself of the veterans you insulted - the same veterans who risked their lives for your freedom and ability to be on stage.

I love the episodes and the detail that goes into telling the stories

I absolutely love this podcast!!! Nothing better than true crime

Both podcasters are way too critical of the police in most of their coverage.

I’ve been listening to CJ since they started the pod. I always loved hearing the opening music; excited for what new case they would shed light on. I would anxiously anticipate the new episodes that would come out and I was never disappointed… until lately. When they first started out, they were seemingly apolitical (which I loved), these days, political views are woven into every single episode and it’s so distracting to the actual story they are trying to tell….Way too much virtue signaling in my opinion. Also, Britt has always been incredibly annoying. I don’t know what it is… her voice, her feigned shock, or any one of a myriad of other issues. I feel like Ashley just keeps her on because they are friends, not because she is talented in any way. So disappointing.

I used to enjoy this podcast, but I find it increasingly frustrating that the hosts continuously push their political views. It feels like every episode is filled with liberal agenda-driven commentary. It’s exhausting, especially when you consider that over half of the country disagrees with that perspective. As a minority woman, the constant virtue signaling feels more like an attempt to divide than to promote understanding. I wish they would focus more on content that resonates with all listeners rather than pushing politics.

Please cover the Idaho 4! Love this podcast btw 🩶

Always interesting always a great listen

Just tell the stories! Not everything needs to be political

i luv ashly she is the only one who does any work while brit is just like one of the listeners who asks really dumb questions like pls shut up im trying to listen 😒

I love crime junkie everything about murder interests me but can you do more about serial killers

As a long time listener, I was sad to see the false information about the Karen Read case. It’s disappointing to see so many content creators leaning into the tabloid conspiracy which has impacted so many good people. Karen Read is a very manipulative and unkind woman. There’s even a police report of her threatening a neighbor with a barking dog and telling them they’ll be sorry.

Thanks for covering this!!! Right now day 3 8 out of 16 jurors picked!!! 4 men and 4 women

Quit the annoying chatter and just tell the story. So awful I listened for less than a minute and gave up. True crime is not supposed to be “quirky” or “relatable”.

I absolutely love this podcast.

This is the best thing my mom suggested to me I can’t stop listening to this. I’m coming to the crime junkie life rule #10 tour

I, like many true crime people, started my journey with Serial. I came across this podcast one day about 2 1/2 years ago, and I was instantly hooked. I since have joined the fan club two years in a row at the lowest level (which is still $60), and I now regret that I did so. I have listened to every episode, including all of the fan club ones that are available at my tier. The earlier episodes used to be compelling and easy to follow- they really felt victim centered. I feel like now, it’s much more about their brand than the reason they actually started. Now that I have listened to other podcasts, some which tell some of the same stories, I have realized that Crime Junkie either over-simplify cases or tells them in a convoluted way that make them hard to follow. Although all episodes aren’t like this, I’ve realized that many of the recent ones follow this trend. Many reviews state that they are too political… this is NOT true. Sometimes they bring up facts, like people in the minority often don’t get the same treatment as their White, middle+ class counterparts… this isn’t political, this is just the truth. I will still support this podcast until I can’t, but no longer will I support financially unless something changes. I even got VIP tickets coming up to their live show, so I really hope that’s worth it. Also, for the first year that I was in the fan club, I listened to basically all of the bonus content for my level. Now in my second year, I have no more bonus content to listen to, so the only real “perk” is the episode on Fridays instead of Mondays and monthly bonus content (which hasn’t even seemed to come consistently). Not worth $60. I really hope that they can get this show back on its original track. It really hasn’t changed for the better.