I’ve been a longtime listener of Crime Junkie and have always appreciated the storytelling, research, and the passion that Ashley and Brit bring to each case. The early episodes especially had me hooked, and I loved the focus on giving victims a voice. That said, I’ve found myself disappointed with the direction the show has taken recently. It feels like there’s been a noticeable shift toward injecting political and racial commentary into almost every episode. While I absolutely believe it’s important to acknowledge injustice where it exists, it sometimes feels like the show is making broad generalizations or forcing a narrative that overshadows the facts of the case. I miss when the podcast focused on the actual stories, the victims, and the investigative angles without so much editorializing. It’s okay to acknowledge systemic issues—but not every crime can or should be boiled down to the same political talking points.

I’ve been listening to this podcast for years. The ad breaks used to be at the beginning and the end. Now just 24 mins into the podcast I have had 3 ad breaks. Ridiculous. Not worth listening to with the ads sprinkled through so frequently.

Love the story telling style with the brief banter between the two and little to no outside recordings

This is the best podcasts hands down!!! You guys do such a great job telling these crime stories. Can tell you put a lot of time into your work! And I love hearing chuck!!!

I love y’all’s podcast! I love how I can get a lot of a new information about a new story! I may be 13 but one day I want to solve stuff just like this!

Crime Junkie is hands-down my favorite true crime podcast. I’ve been hooked from the very first episode! The way Ashley and Brit tell these stories is so respectful, well-researched, and seriously addictive. I love how they always center the victims and still manage to keep each episode gripping and emotional. You mentioned wanting our Twitter usernames for free merch — I don’t have a Twitter 😭 but I’d LOVE to be included if possible! You can find me on Instagram: @ryyypetersen 💕 Thank you both for what you do — you’ve truly built something special. Forever a fan!

You two get me through with everyday!! I can wear AirPods and you’re in my ear all day long. I have started back at your first episode and listening until I can get caught up haha

I love this podcast! i’ve recommended it to all of my friends. I’ve almost listened to all of your episodes, and I’ve listened to my favorites multiple times! Highly recommend!!!

Ashley Flowers and Meg (never says her last name) are fantastic together. I’m just concerned with Ashley’s mental health and well being due to the fact that at the beginning of every story she explains how this next case consumed her, baffled or disturbed her more than any other case. She should talk to someone.

This has been the best way for me to release some angry and try to help people solve this case in one of the cases is actually where my friends live. It’s Dorchester County with the Gospel trio

Good but a sometimes its just eye-roll over and over. But they do tell stories well so 4 stars

Btch got a weird shaped head.

They r truly the best podcasters of true crime. They get right into the cases & give the facts all the way through till posting. At the end they give you ways to help victims/learn more about the case, & some times a moving “pruppet” story or uplifting “the good” segment. Their show actually helps victims, potential victims & law enforcement. I LOVE THIS SHOW!!❤️❤️❤️

I never thought I would b a podcast person, just didn’t think it would keep my interest. I decided to listen to my first episode a week ago and I am like 29 episodes in! Officially converted and obsessed! I am so glad that I decided to listen to my friends recommendation and gave it a shot!

I love that the hosts not only touch on the inter workings of the crime, but they also briefly touch on the legal side of cases when they can! Well done!

CJ does not do their due diligence to actually know the law and how it works. They spread misinformation I.e. Scott Peterson, Karen Read etc. I used to follow and love their non profit but I can’t defend listening to them anymore.

Ok so I love crime junkie but like I have a question are like the stories real like did they happen also I don’t like um whatever her name is I like her um question she says some people say she’s annoying and she has dumb question but it’s cool 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🐹🐹🐹🥤🥤🍄

I listen to this podcasts 24/7 everyday I love crime and yall are very funny. I don’t have twitter but I just wanted to still say I love this

I wanted to like Crime Junkie, especially being from the Indy area, but from the start I was turned off by the strange back and forth between the main host and the woman who seems to only be there to hype the host up. It sounds like a vanity project, which could be forgiven if this wasn’t such and obvious - and very inferior- rip-off of My Favorite Murder. I get it - MFM is as awesome as it’s successful, but hearing a host prompt their dog to bark stopped me dead. REALLY??? MFM is honest, imperfect, and truly engaging because of the hosts and their interest in true crime, open willingness to grow over time, and support for victims and justice. I was not at all surprised when I heard of the major plagiarism scandal perpetrated by Crime Junkie, because it’s always been about stealing a fabulous structure pioneered by MFM with no acknowledgement or respect. If you like Crime Junkie, check out the actual original, female true crime podcast that continues to give everything it promises with proper accreditation and truly caring hosts!!

so fun and interesting love the show!

Love the pod. Hate the volume mixing. I’m legit hearing impaired and wear hearing aids—BUT even listening in my car or Apple air pods or on my Sonos system at home on Apple Podcasts is a major challenge. Ashley, love the intimate narrator voice but your sound mixing is way too low. Volume all the way up and literally can’t hear. Then the music and your ads come on and it’s like 100x louder. It’s 2025–time to address this and fix it. PLEASE

So I used to be a big fan of the show but not anymore. I can’t stand Brits voice or her commentary. I can’t stand her story telling. Sorry but I’m going back to my favorite podcast “My Favorite Murder”

I love the show but I am only seeing two episodes available now. Is it a glitch with Apple Podcasts?

Used to listen to this all the time. Now it’s ads galore and constant e-begging.

I just found this podcast and I am loving it. Listening to this makes my days at work go by so fast. I can’t wait until I am all caught up on listening to y’all. I started at the beginning so it might take a little while lol. Keep up the good work y’all.

I love the work you do to support victims families and helping prevent others from gaveling to go through the things y’all talk about by raising awareness. I also just wanted to say after every episode of hearing the good I just feel a little better and I love all the cute pups on the web site.

Crime Junkie is my go-to true crime podcast. The storytelling is so good and always keeps me hooked. Ashley and Brit make every case easy to follow but still super intense. I could binge it all day—10/10 for sure 💜💜💜💜

For the people saying they’re tired of podcasters adding in their political views and that “no one cares.” Babe I care and I know plenty do. I’m so happy Ash and Brit speak out. They use their platform to do good and so happy to have made some genuine people successful.

I like how detailed and informative the show is. Lots of research goes into them. My only complaint is sometimes it sounds like you both are talking at 2x speed and it’s hard to follow.

I’ve been listening to the podcast for a while and I love it

This podcast has more ads than any other podcast I have listened to. And they constantly remind the listeners to sign up for Patreon for $20/mo to get more. So annoying. Pick one or the other.

Been a crime junkie for like 6 years it’s gone a little down hill but still good

Great information from the perspective of telling the story of the victims involved. Love all things true crime, tried several podcasts and couldn’t handle the hosts, love these two!

God honestly these people saying it’s too political are insane. There’s NOTHING wrong with holding poor police work accountable. It’s so insufferable that some people refuse to stand up to police corruption. Ash and Brit call it out while also applauding the police work that is done well in other cases. That’s how it should be. I’ve been listening for years and every few months some MAGA influencer always goes after this show and then they get a ton of negative reviews from people who have never listened to a single episode.

I am so happy that CJ has all free episodes on podcast streaming services. So many pods are making their episodes subscriber only. I appreciate that CJ produces free episodes (w/ ads) and also a platform to financially support them and listen to exclusive episodes.

Not the greatest true crime podcast, but I like it.

Omg I’m so tired of hearing crime podcasters insert their political views. No one cares! NO. ONE. CARES. For everyone’s sanity just don’t even mention it. Do everyone a solid and stick to the facts and stay in your lane. Please and thanks 🙄

such a good podcast just started listening to it and I love it if you are starting podcasts and LOVE crime podcasts and stories listen to crime junkie I would recommend it

Been listen for years now, I think I’ve listened to every episode at least twice now… please never stop

I've been listening to Crime Junkie since 2018. I’ve bought Ashley Flowers’ books, attended a live show, and supported the podcast for years. But lately, something has changed… and not for the better. The episodes feel rushed, repetitive, and increasingly commercialized. It’s starting to feel more like a cash grab than the passion-driven storytelling that drew me in years ago. There used to be a spark. A real connection and care in the way stories were told. That’s missing now. But instead, it feels like the focus is on pushing merch, sponsors, and paid content. As a loyal fan, it’s honestly disappointing to see what this show has become. I’m giving this one star not out of malice, but out of deep disappointment. I hope they can find their way back to what made the podcast great in the first place.

I was surprised to read that “ this show has changed “ or “ isn’t good anymore “ I can’t understand how deep people dig for traces of something offensive. The only thing I’ve noticed is the hosts are more confident which I love . Two intelligent women. Keep on doing what you do.

I watch a lot of crime shows and wanted something to listen to while driving and started listening to you guys and now I’m hooked

I have listened to Crime Junkie for a while and just picked and choose which ones to listen to. Recently decided to go back to the beginning and listen to all of them and it’s just so good. Quick and easy stories about crimes I’ve heard about and ones I never have. Unfortunately they haven’t run out of content but still a great distraction!

I’ve been listening to crime junkies for a while now! It’s such an amazing podcast with detailed (but not too detailed) information. It is also well put together and you can tell that they studied it!

I cannot believe the things I’m learning from this podcast. Talk about corruption. This murder was awful enough on its own. The corruption that surrounds it is mind blowing.

I’ve always loved this podcast with Ashley and Brit. They advocate for victims and their families. So i’m very confused that they partnered with Brandi Churchwell to cover the Karen Read trial. I know this is a polarizing case and everyone is entitled to their opinion. But partnering with someone close to turtleboy who is accused of witness intimidation and who has harassed the O’keefe family on their way to court? Brandi Churchwell has been vile to the prosecutor or even the judge for the sole reason that they are doing their job. She does not match the professionalism and respect that are values all the other audiochuck hosts display.

I love your stories I love to listen to your podcast on long car rides and just in my free time and just want you to know to keep going!!

This is one of my favorite podcasts. I lov the prophet of the month it I on of my favorite parts

I have no idea how this show has such high ratings when it’s literally the dumbest true crime podcast there is. These two make me want to jab pencils into my ear drums.

Great podcast. I’ve been a listener from the beginning. But either curse and remove the bleeps or stop cursing. The evolution of your comfort with cursing feels contrived. Overall, good narration.