322 episodes
Criminal Criminal Productions
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4.9 • 110 Ratings
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Criminal is the first of its kind. A show about people who’ve done wrong, been wronged, or gotten caught somewhere in the middle. Hosted by Phoebe Judge. Named a Best Podcast of 2023 by the New York Times. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Millions of Pills
“There was a saying I heard a few times: ‘under the influence, above the law.’ And I think that describes the mindset of a certain type of fraternity guy.”
Max Marshall’s book is Among the Bros: A Fraternity Crime Story.
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Back to the Body Farm (Criminal+)
We check in with Dr. Danny Wescott of the Texas State Forensic Anthropology Center - also known as the “body farm" - and hear about how they are helping train investigators working on arson cases. Plus: emergency kits, non-podcast business ideas, and window shades.
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Get Your Tickets Early!
Tickets for our 10th anniversary fall tour are on sale at 10 am local time today for Criminal+ members only! We're heading to cities that we didn’t get to visit earlier this year - we’ll be coming to Austin, Tucson, Boulder, Portland (Oregon), Detroit, Madison, Northampton and Atlanta.
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Los Hipopótamos
In the 1980s, Pablo Escobar smuggled four hippopotamuses into Colombia for a zoo on his ranch. Today, there are over 160 hippos in the country. “It’s like hippo paradise here. They have water and food all year long. They have no predators…They can do whatever they want."
Listen to Jorge Caraballo’s Radio Ambulante episode about narco tours here.
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Listen back through our archives at youtube.com/criminalpodcast.
We also make This is Love and Phoebe Reads a Mystery.
Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Check out our online shop.
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The Disappearance of Leslie Arnold
In 1967, a 24-year-old named Leslie Arnold escaped from prison. The FBI looked for him for years. And then, in 2022, a U.S. Marshal got a message from his son.
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Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Sign up for our occasional newsletter, The Accomplice. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts: iTunes.com/CriminalShow.
Sign up for Criminal Plus to get behind-the-scenes bonus episodes of Criminal, ad-free listening of all of our shows, members-only merch, and more. Learn more and sign up here.
Listen back through our archives at youtube.com/criminalpodcast.
We also make This is Love and Phoebe Reads a Mystery.
Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Check out our online shop.
Episode transcripts are posted on our website.
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Road Trip (Criminal+)
Phoebe and producer Susannah Roberson go on a quest for lunch during a reporting trip to Beaufort, North Carolina - and talk about recording outside of the studio, reading mystery novels, and Drag Race.
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Thank you for being a member of Criminal Plus. We’d love for you to send us your questions – give us a call and leave a message at (833) 822-7850.
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Customer Reviews
Thoughtful storytelling
There is nothing I look forward to more than a long drive and a criminal podcast lineup. These well thought out stories are often compelling and surprising without necessarily being gruesome. They feature unique perspectives and subtle nods to current events. The combination of Phoebe Judge’s soothing voice and her deliberate questions make this one of the best podcasts airing now. I never miss a show and it’s always the highlight of my day. Keep going!
Thoughtfully laid out, beautifully packaged.
In a world… of true crime offerings this is a remarkable production. Well researched and scripted stories read by one of the most enchanting voices.
Phoebe could read life into a phone book.
To not listen is -criminal
Beautiful and interesting stories
Very touched by the magpie episode
Thank you