Audiochuck Secures $40 Million Investment to Expand True Crime Empire

The podcasting powerhouse, led by Ashley Flowers, aims to scale operations and diversify its offerings with backing from The Chernin Group.

Audiochuck, founded in 2017 by Ashley Flowers, received its first outside investment of $40 million from The Chernin Group to fuel growth and expansion.
The company plans to use the funding to scale its operations, expand its podcast portfolio, and explore new ventures in TV, film, and publishing.
Audiochuck's flagship podcast, 'Crime Junkie,' was the No. 1 true crime podcast and No. 2 overall podcast on Apple Podcasts in 2024.
Ashley Flowers' nonprofit, Season of Justice, has contributed to solving 15 cold cases and awarded over 200 grants since its inception in 2020.
The Indianapolis-based company has donated $8.5 million to nonprofits and plans to further engage its fan community through live events and new projects.