Audiochuck Appoints Evelyn Webster as CEO to Drive Next Phase of Global Growth

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Audiochuck, the award-winning true crime media company founded by Ashley Flowers, the genre’s most influential creator and host of Crime Junkie, today announced the appointment of Evelyn Webster as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Webster joins Audiochuck following her highly successful tenure as CEO of SoulCycle, bringing decades of world-class executive experience in scaling premier international media operations for global media giants like Guardian News & Media and Time Inc., driving commercial innovation, and managing high-profile creative talent portfolios.

Her appointment marks a sophisticated new chapter for Audiochuck as the company accelerates its global footprint, expands its diverse slate of investigative programming, and deepens its foundational commitment to consumer advocacy, supporting victims, and helping solve cold cases.

“As Audiochuck enters its next chapter of growth, Evelyn’s exceptional track record in premium media and community-driven brand building makes her the ideal leader for this moment," said Ashley Flowers, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Audiochuck. "Audiochuck was built on the belief that powerful storytelling can drive real-world impact. From the beginning, our mission has been to create world-class content, foster an engaged community, and advocate for victims and their families. Evelyn’s leadership and expertise will help us deepen that work, strengthen our editorial excellence, and expand our impact in meaningful ways."

Prior to her leadership at SoulCycle, Webster served as Chief Executive Officer of Guardian News & Media (GNM) International, where she orchestrated the media giant's international expansion and strategic growth across the United States and Australia. Previously, she was Executive Vice President and Group President at Time Inc., where she oversaw a portfolio of more than 20 iconic consumer and B2B media brands, including Time, Sports Illustrated, Fortune, and InStyle. She began her executive career at IPC Media, where she rose to CEO, spearheading a period of rapid digital transformation.

"Audiochuck has fundamentally redefined the multi-dimensional podcasting landscape by blending world-class storytelling with a profound, real-world mission to effect positive social change," said Evelyn Webster, CEO of Audiochuck. "I am honored to partner with Ashley and the extraordinary team at Audiochuck to guide this company through its next phase of enterprise growth."

Webster will join the company effective July 2026.

About Audiochuck
Audiochuck is an independent, award-winning media company founded in 2017 by Ashley Flowers, a two-time New York Times bestselling author and creator of the chart-topping Crime Junkie podcast. Based in Indianapolis, Audiochuck has grown into a full-scale media company producing more than 20 weekly and seasonal true crime series that reach over 12 million monthly listeners worldwide.

Crime Junkie—the #1 true crime podcast and the #1 podcast for women—sits at the heart of Audiochuck’s network, which has become one of the most trusted and influential brands in true crime media. The company’s mission is to tell the right stories, in the right ways, for the right reasons—combining world-class storytelling and real-world impact. By blending investigative rigor, empathy, and storytelling excellence, the company uses its platform to educate, mobilize, and make a tangible difference.