117 episodes

Love is more than you think.
From the creators of Criminal. New episodes twice a month.
Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.

This is Love Criminal Productions

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 649 Ratings

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Love is more than you think.
From the creators of Criminal. New episodes twice a month.
Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    At the Drawing Board

    At the Drawing Board

    Curtis was one of the first nationally-syndicated comic strips with a mostly-Black cast of characters. Ray Billingsley has been drawing it for newspapers every day for the past 35 years.

    Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2BmMZr5

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    Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Check out our online shop.

    Episode transcripts are posted on our website.

    A Chicago Mystery and a Chicago Hot Dog (Criminal+)

    A Chicago Mystery and a Chicago Hot Dog (Criminal+)

    Phoebe tells Lauren about a 1970s murder in Chicago that police couldn't solve — and then a doctor came forward and said his wife seemed to know things about the case that she couldn't possibly know. Plus, Phoebe’s hot dog order, practical skills, and a new potato chip to try.

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    I'm Alright

    I'm Alright

    When comic Maria Bamford made her OkCupid profile with the username Hogbook, she says Scott Marvel Cassidy was one of the only people who contacted her. His username was Lazer Eyes.
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    • 41 min
    Eclipse! (Criminal+)

    Eclipse! (Criminal+)

    When we were talking about what this week's Plus episode would be, Phoebe said it could only be about one thing. Because something huge is about to happen in just four days.

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    A Family Secret

    A Family Secret

    Kyo Maclear remembers when she took a DNA test, the kit came with a piece of paper with terms and conditions that read, “You may discover unanticipated facts about yourself or your family when using our services that you may not have the ability to change.”
    Kyo Maclear’s book is Unearthing: A Story of Tangled Love and Family Secrets.
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    • 35 min
    How does podcasting really work?! (Criminal+)

    How does podcasting really work?! (Criminal+)

    This week: Losing wallets and making friends, underwater crimes, weird fears, underrated spices, the best excuse, how to detach from your phone, and a surprising recommendation from Phoebe.

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Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
649 Ratings

649 Ratings

Itsumishii ,

🌺🌸😍😜AMAZING😜😍🌸🌺

This is my favourite podcast!! The episodes are always so interesting and there is lots of variety of topics. My favourites are the animal ones like, Gobi, Samson and Baylor, and the wolves. I also listen to Criminal which is amazing as well. Pheobe is a really good host!! -Ramona, age 11 🌸🌺🌼🐴🦜🐈😜🥳😀🧋🍣🍜🩷💜🩵

Tap buck earning ,

Wonderful show

Always interesting, beautifully crafted and uplifting. Phoebe’s voice is so easy to listen to. Love this show.

Ozzy Kat 2019 ,

Fabulous

I love this show. It makes me happy.
Phoebe’s voice is beautiful and the content is always very interesting. Thank you and keep it up!

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