308 episodes

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.

Criminal Criminal Productions

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.7 • 34.8K 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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    The Six

    The Six

    In 1989, three people confessed to participating in a murder. Eventually, a total of six people were arrested. But when DNA tests were run on crime scene evidence almost 20 years later - the results showed that none of them had been there at all.

    This episode picks up where our last episode left off. If you haven't heard the first part yet - we recommend going back and listening to that first. It’s called Type B.

    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.

    Type B

    Type B

    Six people were arrested for a murder in Nebraska. Some said they couldn't remember details of the crime, or being there at all - but then they began to have dreams about it.
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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.
    Episode transcripts are posted on our website.
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    • 35 min
    The Confession, Part 3

    The Confession, Part 3

    When we last spoke with Trevell Coleman, he was waiting to hear back about his clemency application. And then, in December of last year, his lawyer got a phone call.
    We shared Trevell’s story in two episodes we released last fall. They’re called The Confession Part 1 and 2.
    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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    • 32 min
    F.P. and The Double Breasted Suit (Criminal+)

    F.P. and The Double Breasted Suit (Criminal+)

    Phoebe tells Lauren the story of how one man planted more than 30 bombs around New York City - and how he was eventually caught using criminal profiling. Plus, Phoebe tells us what a “sardicado” is, Lauren shares some flower arranging tips, and they both reveal their least favorite commercials.

    Read more about the "Mad Bomber of New York" here:

    "Unmasking the Mad Bomber" (Smithsonian Magazine)
    "The Mad Bomber Who Terrorized Manhattan" (New Yorker)
    "‘Unhinged, unrelenting’: The Mad Bomber who terrorized New York" (Washington Post)
    "Mad Bomber Case Closed by Police" (The New York Times)

    Phoebe's couscous recipe is here: https://buff.ly/3WxxglZ

    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.

    Sign up for our occasional newsletter, The Accomplice, at thisiscriminal.com/newsletter.

    Right of Way

    Right of Way

    In 1991, two police officers stopped Tupac Shakur for jaywalking. He said he was knocked unconscious during his arrest, and sued the city of Oakland for 10 million dollars. His lawyer says many of the police brutality cases he's worked on started with jaywalking stops.
    Peter Norton’s book is Fighting Traffic.
    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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    • 35 min
    Mr. Apology

    Mr. Apology

    In 1980, posters appeared in subway stations and on telephone poles in New York City with a phone number to call. When you called it, you would hear a message: “This is Apology. Apology is not associated with the police or any other organization but rather is a way for you to tell people what you have done wrong and how you feel about it.”
    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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    • 49 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
34.8K Ratings

34.8K Ratings

Michigan apple ,

And I’ve actually listened twice!

I enjoy your podcast immensely. Not Judy the subject matter but your voice is easy listening, your style is not annoying, and you’re telling a tale, unlike many others who’re displaying their hilarious daily antics and relationship jokes being laughing friends going on and on while we are supposed to find that entertaining. Phoebe? I’d like to thank you for not swearing, not compelled to add colorful language! I’m pleased to follow you. Though I cannot pay subscription fees (I’m on disability in my mid-60’s) though your podcast is very reasonable. I wish you well

12345@miniaussiesrock ,

So thankful

Nothing is better

ripped us off major ,

Go back to the old show

I used to really enjoy listening to this podcast. It had interesting and sometimes fun topics. She also has about the best voice I’ve ever heard. The reason for the poor review is the show has shown its obvious bias and agenda. I don’t want to hear about social justice issues hidden into every episode. Every episode now seems to be about mistakes in the criminal justice system on minorities. If not that, something around women’s empowerment. As someone in the middle of the road politically, you are losing a listener but the relentless agenda pushing. Please go back to the way the show used to be that didn’t appear to be pandering to half the country.

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