Crime Junkie
Audiochuck · hosted on Simplecast
Crime Junkie is a interview podcast from Audiochuck, also published on YouTube as Crime Junkie, released weekly with episodes averaging 53 min. podintel has analysed 35 of the last 402 episodes of the podcast and found 99 ad placements from 38 podcast sponsors, led by Quince, Shopify, Square, Wayfair and GoodRx. Every placement below has a timestamp, the promo code and the URL the host read out, and each analysed episode has a full podcast transcript.
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by Audiochuck Media Company.
Crime Junkie sponsors
| Brand | Category | Placements | Episodes | Host-read / inserted | First seen | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quince | apparel | 10 | 5 | 3 / 7 | Apr 20, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Shopify | ecommerce software | 7 | 6 | 1 / 6 | Apr 23, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Square | b2b | 6 | 2 | 0 / 6 | May 11, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Wayfair | home | 6 | 6 | 0 / 6 | Apr 27, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| GoodRx | telehealth | 5 | 2 | 1 / 4 | Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| BetterHelp | mental health | 5 | 5 | 0 / 5 | Apr 27, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Whatnot | marketplace | 4 | 4 | 3 / 1 | Apr 27, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Venmo | fintech | 4 | 4 | 0 / 4 | Apr 6, 2026 | May 4, 2026 |
| Autotrader | auto | 4 | 2 | 2 / 2 | Apr 6, 2026 | May 25, 2026 |
| Function Health | health testing | 4 | 4 | 3 / 1 | Apr 6, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 |
| LifeLock | auto_detected | 3 | 2 | 0 / 3 | Mar 26, 2026 | Apr 27, 2026 |
| IXL | education | 3 | 2 | 0 / 3 | May 4, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Hungryroot | food | 3 | 2 | 0 / 3 | May 4, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Native | personal care | 3 | 3 | 0 / 3 | Aug 24, 2026 | Sep 7, 2026 |
| Acorns | fintech | 3 | 3 | 0 / 3 | May 25, 2026 | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Americastire | auto_detected | 2 | 1 | 0 / 2 | Aug 17, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Virginatlantic | auto_detected | 2 | 2 | 0 / 2 | May 11, 2026 | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Rosettastone | auto_detected | 2 | 2 | 2 / 0 | Mar 26, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Southern New Hampshire University | education | 2 | 2 | 1 / 1 | Apr 20, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| SoFi | fintech | 2 | 1 | 0 / 2 | May 18, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Chime | fintech | 2 | 1 | 2 / 0 | Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Badcholesterol | auto_detected | 1 | 1 | 0 / 1 | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Bensonpd | auto_detected | 1 | 1 | 1 / 0 | May 18, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Andbarrel | auto_detected | 1 | 1 | 0 / 1 | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 |
| SeanKupe | auto_detected | 1 | 1 | 1 / 0 | Aug 17, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Alhotels | auto_detected | 1 | 1 | 0 / 1 | Aug 24, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Barrel | auto_detected | 1 | 1 | 0 / 1 | Sep 7, 2026 | Sep 7, 2026 |
| Applebee's | food | 1 | 1 | 0 / 1 | Sep 21, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Eli Lilly | pharma | 1 | 1 | 0 / 1 | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Nationwide | insurance | 1 | 1 | 0 / 1 | Sep 21, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 |
| McDonald's | food | 1 | 1 | 0 / 1 | Jun 3, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Loop Earplugs | wellness | 1 | 1 | 0 / 1 | May 25, 2026 | May 25, 2026 |
| T-Mobile | telecom | 1 | 1 | 0 / 1 | Apr 6, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Ollie | pets | 1 | 1 | 0 / 1 | Sep 7, 2026 | Sep 7, 2026 |
| SimpliSafe | home security | 1 | 1 | 0 / 1 | Sep 21, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 |
| monday.com | b2b | 1 | 1 | 1 / 0 | Aug 17, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Helix Sleep | sleep | 1 | 1 | 0 / 1 | Sep 21, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Rocket Money | fintech | 1 | 1 | 0 / 1 | Jul 13, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
Latest Crime Junkie episodes
- Sep 21, 2026MURDERED: Marina Ramosanalysed50 min · transcript + ads
- Sep 14, 2026MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Lakesha Thompsonanalysed50 min · transcript + ads
- Sep 7, 2026UPDATE: The Sodder Childrenanalysed31 min · transcript + ads
- Aug 31, 2026MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Alyssa Romine-Olson Part 2analysed55 min · transcript + ads
- Aug 29, 2026CJ SPIRAL: Mica Milleranalysed1h 50m · transcript + ads
- Aug 24, 2026MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Alyssa Romine-Olsonanalysed56 min · transcript + ads
- Aug 17, 2026NEW SHOW: The Truth About Natalieanalysed40 min · transcript + ads
- Aug 10, 2026MURDERED: Bill & Peggy Stephensonanalysed41 min · transcript + ads
- Aug 3, 2026MISSING: Kerry O’Brien-Kruegeranalysed1h 4m · transcript + ads
- Jul 27, 2026MURDERED: Joyce LePage Part 2analysed47 min · transcript + ads
- Jul 22, 2026EXCLUSIVE: Nancy Guthrieanalysed54 min · transcript + ads
- Jul 20, 2026MURDERED: Joyce LePage Part 1analysed45 min · transcript + ads
- Jul 13, 2026WARNING: Roger Hueberanalysed46 min · transcript + ads
- Jul 6, 2026MURDERED: Carmen Van Hussanalysed49 min · transcript + ads
- Jun 29, 2026MURDERED: Christine Banfield & Joseph Ryananalysed1h 7m · transcript + ads
- Jun 22, 2026MISSING: Brittany Wallace Shankanalysed1h 15m · transcript + ads
- Jun 15, 2026MURDERED: Alberta O. Jonesanalysed56 min · transcript + ads
- Jun 8, 2026MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Tripp Brazealeanalysed1h 18m · transcript + ads
- Jun 3, 2026WARNING: AI Voice Cloning and Virtual Kidnappingsanalysed24 min · transcript + ads
- Jun 1, 2026SERIAL KILLER: David Meirhoferanalysed51 min · transcript + ads
- May 28, 2026INTRODUCING: CounterClock Season 8analysed5 min · transcript + ads
- May 25, 2026MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: The Jamison Familyanalysed52 min · transcript + ads
- May 18, 2026MISSING: Christopher “Cole” Thomasanalysed42 min · transcript + ads
- May 11, 2026MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Spencer Irwinanalysed51 min · transcript + ads
- May 4, 2026MURDERED: Brittany McGloneanalysed54 min · transcript + ads
How ads run on Crime Junkie
ad placements per analysed episode, across 24 sponsored episodes.
host-read. 79% dynamically inserted through Simplecast, confirmed by fetching episodes as different listeners.
mid-roll · 20% pre-roll · 14% post-roll. First mid-roll usually at 14:44.
Podcast advertising on Crime Junkie is mostly dynamically inserted: the ad is stitched into the audio at download time by the hosting platform, so listeners in different regions hear different advertisers. We do not estimate CPM or audience size. The sponsor list, the ad load and how long each brand has stayed on the podcast are the public signals of how the podcast monetises.
Promo codes and offer URLs heard on Crime Junkie
The vanity URL and promo code each sponsor reads on this show. These are what listeners type in, and what attribution vendors count.
| Sponsor | Offer URL | Promo code |
|---|---|---|
| Acorns | acorns.com/crimejunkie | |
| Alhotels | alhotels.com | |
| Americastire | americastire.com | |
| Andbarrel | andbarrel.com/podcast | |
| Applebee's | pfizerforall.com | |
| Badcholesterol | badcholesterol.com | |
| Barrel | barrel.com/podcast | |
| Bensonpd | bensonpd.org | |
| BetterHelp | betterhelp.com/crime | |
| Chime | chime.com/crimejunkie | |
| Eli Lilly | epglis.com | |
| Function Health | functionhealth.com/crimejunkie | CRIMEJUNKIE25 |
| GoodRx | goodrx.com/companion | |
| Helix Sleep | helixsleep.com/crimejunkie | |
| Hungryroot | hungryroot.com/cj | |
| IXL | ixl.com/crimejunkie | |
| LifeLock | lifelock.com/special | |
| Loop Earplugs | stouffers.com | |
| Nationwide | navyfederal.org/autoloans | |
| Native | kin.com/podcast | |
| Ollie | ollie.com/crimejunkie | CRIMEJUNKIE |
| Quince | quince.com/crimejunkie | CRIMEJUNKIE25 |
| Rocket Money | rocketmoney.com/crime | |
| Rosettastone | rosettastone.com/crimejunkie | |
| SeanKupe | seankupe.com | |
| Shopify | shopify.com/crime | |
| SimpliSafe | simplysafe.com/crimejunkie | |
| SoFi | sofi.com/cj | |
| Square | square.com | |
| T-Mobile | t-mobile.com/home | |
| Virginatlantic | virginatlantic.com | |
| Wayfair | wayfair.com | CRIMEJUNKIE25 |
| Whatnot | wayfair.com | |
| monday.com | aaa.com/insurance |
Example ad reads from the transcripts
How the sponsor reads sound on Crime Junkie, quoted from the episode transcript. Click the date to open the full transcript at that timestamp.
“Like recently, when I spotted a designer bag on WhatNot for literally half price, watching the sellers show it up close and asking questions in real time is the real magic of WhatNot, and why other shopping apps just don't compare. Whatnot is the number one live shopping app in the country. It's a totally interactive experience where you hang out live with sellers and a community that shares your exact vibe. Plus, you'll score incredible deals on name-brand makeup, clothes, and jewelry, completely skipping the retail sticker shock. Scrolling…”
“I'm talking about Southern New Hampshire University. With over 200 degree programs that you can do totally online, they're basically specialists in college that fits your life. Can't meet for class? No problem. SNHU's online programs have no set class time, so school fits your schedule.”
“You can find me on social media at SeanKuipeOfficial or at SeanKupe.com. And you can email me any information about this case to info at SeanKupe.com.”
“Head to chime.com slash crimejunkie. That's chime.com slash crimejunkie. Sign up now. It only takes a few minutes. Chime is a fintech, not a bank. Banking services and QIIME card provided by Chime's bank partners. Qualifying direct deposits required. Terms and limits apply. Go to chime.com slash disclosures for details. Saving money at the pharmacy shouldn't feel like a full-time job, yet standard co-pays still manage to surprise people at the counter every single time.”
New sponsors
Brands whose first placement on Crime Junkie is within the last 60 days.
- Nationwide first heard Sep 21, 2026
- Helix Sleep first heard Sep 21, 2026
- SimpliSafe first heard Sep 21, 2026
- Applebee's first heard Sep 21, 2026
- Ollie first heard Sep 7, 2026
- Barrel first heard Sep 7, 2026
- Native first heard Aug 24, 2026
- Alhotels first heard Aug 24, 2026
Lapsed sponsors
Brands that advertised on Crime Junkie before but have not appeared in the last 60 days.
- Square last heard Jul 22, 2026
- Function Health last heard Jul 20, 2026
- Rocket Money last heard Jul 13, 2026
- Hungryroot last heard Jul 13, 2026
- Eli Lilly last heard Jun 29, 2026
- IXL last heard Jun 29, 2026
- Andbarrel last heard Jun 29, 2026
- McDonald's last heard Jun 3, 2026
Latest sponsored episodes
- Sep 21, 2026MURDERED: Marina RamosNationwide · Helix Sleep · SimpliSafe · Applebee's
- Sep 14, 2026MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Lakesha ThompsonVirginatlantic · Acorns
- Sep 7, 2026UPDATE: The Sodder ChildrenNative · Ollie · Barrel
- Aug 29, 2026CJ SPIRAL: Mica MillerNative
- Aug 24, 2026MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Alyssa Romine-OlsonAlhotels · BetterHelp · Wayfair · Whatnot · GoodRx · Quince · Native
- Aug 17, 2026NEW SHOW: The Truth About NatalieAmericastire · monday.com · Acorns · Wayfair · Whatnot · Southern New Hampshire University · SeanKupe
- Aug 10, 2026MURDERED: Bill & Peggy StephensonShopify
- Aug 3, 2026MISSING: Kerry O’Brien-KruegerShopify · GoodRx · Chime
- Jul 22, 2026EXCLUSIVE: Nancy GuthrieSquare
- Jul 20, 2026MURDERED: Joyce LePage Part 1Wayfair · Function Health · Shopify
Crime Junkie transcripts
35 episodes of Crime Junkie have a full transcript on podintel (35 from our transcription). Each one is timestamped, searchable, and has the ad segments marked so you can skip or study them. Transcripts are available as JSON, plain text and WebVTT through the API.
Shows with the same sponsors
Podcasts that share the most advertisers with Crime Junkie. Useful for planning a buy across similar audiences.
- The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway 11 shared sponsors
- The Jordan Harbinger Show 11 shared sponsors
- The Mindset Mentor 11 shared sponsors
- Candace 10 shared sponsors
- SmartLess 10 shared sponsors
- The School of Greatness 10 shared sponsors
Crime Junkie sponsorship FAQ
Who sponsors Crime Junkie?
podintel has matched 38 advertisers on Crime Junkie in the last six months. The most frequent sponsors are Quince, Shopify, Square, Wayfair and GoodRx. The full list with first and last seen dates is on this page.
How many ads are in a Crime Junkie episode?
On the 35 episodes analysed, Crime Junkie averages 2.8 ad placements per episode. 66% of placements are mid-roll, and the first mid-roll typically starts around 14:44 into the episode.
Are Crime Junkie ads host-read or dynamically inserted?
21% of the ad placements we found are host-read and 79% are dynamically inserted. We detected dynamic ad insertion on this show by downloading episodes as different listeners and comparing the audio, so some ads differ by listener and region.
What promo codes and URLs do Crime Junkie sponsors use?
Sponsors send listeners to vanity URLs such as acorns.com/crimejunkie, alhotels.com and americastire.com and use promo codes like CRIMEJUNKIE25, CRIMEJUNKIE and CRIMEJUNKIE25. The offer table above lists every one we heard.
How do I advertise on Crime Junkie?
podintel does not sell ads. Sponsorship inquiries go to the show's publisher, Audiochuck, and the audio is served by Simplecast, which handles dynamic ad insertion for the show. Use the sponsor list and ad-load data here to judge fit and to see which of your competitors already advertise on the show.
Where can I read Crime Junkie transcripts?
Every analysed episode on podintel has a full, timestamped transcript with the ad segments marked. Open any episode from the list on this page, or pull transcripts through the API and MCP server.