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
    • 4.9 • 83 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.
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    Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Check out our online shop.
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    • 37 min
    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

4.9 out of 5
83 Ratings

83 Ratings

theese is lover ,

Love so much it’s like this is love

Love love love this so much it’s like omg this is love remember it’s on Spotify

jax ire ,

So good for the soul

When asked for podcast recommendations, I light up when I start talking about this one.

robbishev ,

Perfection

Phoebe judge is just phenomenal! It’s always a pleasure to listen to her speak. It is as if I drift off to a different world and can be fully immersed in the story.

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