Audiochuck Expands Into Streaming Video With New Tubi Partnership.

Audiochuck, the home of the hit true crime series “Crime Junkie” among other podcasts, has struck a deal with Fox’s Tubi Media Group to become its exclusive distribution and advertising sales rights partner. The deal also includes the development of a “Crime Junkie” streaming video channel to be distributed across Fox’s streaming platforms Tubi and Fox One, as well as other third-party platforms. It will also create an on-demand collection of video podcast episodes, further expanding Audiochuck’s reach as a multiplatform media company.

“This first-of-its-kind partnership represents the next evolution of what independent media can achieve,” said Ashley Flowers, founder and Chief Creative Officer of Audiochuck. “By joining forces with Tubi, we’re not just expanding our reach — we’re redefining how true crime stories are experienced across audio and video. It’s an incredible opportunity to innovate while staying true to the purpose and integrity that have guided Audiochuck from day one.”

Audiochuck may be best known for “Crime Junkie,” but the company has produced more than 20 shows. They include podcasts like “The Deck,” “So Supernatural,” “Dark Downeast,” and “Park Predators,” among others.

“Ashley and her team have built a truly unique and premium media company with a strong commitment to meaningful, award-winning storytelling that carries positive social impact,” said Paul Cheesbrough, CEO of Tubi Media Group in the announcement. “Having admired her achievements for some time, we’re now thrilled to be in partnership with Audiochuck, bringing to bear our platforms and commercial expertise in the continued evolution and growth of the business.”

Terms of the deal with Tubi were not released. But the Wall Street Journal pegs its value at $150 million. As part of the deal, Red Seat Ventures will take on responsibility for ad sales across Audiochuck’s suite of programs and podcasts.

“Red Seat’s vision is to become the leading partner for the biggest and most influential creators across all genres, helping them grow and expand their businesses through new platforms like Tubi,” Red Seat CEO Christopher Balfe said. “Audiochuck is the clear leader in true crime.”

Audiochuck earlier signed a three-year deal with SiriusXM in 2021 to handle distribution and ad sales, and it inked a one-year extension covering 2025.

Audiochuck has been poised for a move since it took on a $40 million investment in February from The Chernin Group in a deal that reportedly valued the company at $250 million. It said it would use the money to fuel its next phase of growth. That now includes an alignment with Tubi and Fox.

“Audiochuck has always focused on delivering premium true crime content and building deep connections with our audience,” said Matt Starker, CEO of Audiochuck. “Partnering with Tubi Media Group allows us to extend our reach and reimagine how true crime stories are told across both audio and video. I believe deeply in Tubi Media Group’s creator-led media vision and am excited to help them build a world-class creator monetization business. This is an exciting new chapter for the industry — and for our fans.”

The “Crime Junkie” brand has already grown to more than 20 full-time writers, fact-checkers, researchers, and editors. The team actively reports on and evaluates more than 50 cases at once, and the Audiochuck network has reported on nearly 1,000 cases to date. And since the launch of Audiochuck in 2017, more than $8.5 million has been donated to local communities and organizations serving those impacted by crime, and six cold cases have been solved with the support of the Audiochuck community.

Beyond podcasting, Flowers is the founder of Season of Justice, a nonprofit dedicated to funding cold-case DNA testing. And during its meteoric rise, Audiochuck has donated more than $8.5 million to more than 150 nonprofits worldwide. Flowers has also established a foundation and has committed $11 million, so far, to further her philanthropic efforts.