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Criminal

Criminal Productions
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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.

  1. The Tusker

    13 HR AGO

    The Tusker

    When Audrey Ryan’s father told her he once found 20 pounds of hash while he was fishing for scallops, she didn’t believe him. But he said that he wasn’t the only one who had found drugs in the ocean.  Audrey Ryan wrote about the Tusker for Boston Globe Magazine. Say hello on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Sign up for our occasional newsletter. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts. Sign up for Criminal Plus to get behind-the-scenes bonus episodes of Criminal, ad-free listening of all of our shows, special merch deals, and more. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    34 min
  2. Roman Colosseum Level of Derision (Criminal+)

    1 DAY AGO • CRIMINAL+ ONLY

    Roman Colosseum Level of Derision (Criminal+)

    Phoebe and Lauren talk with producer Lene Sillesen about one of her favorite episodes. Plus, Lauren fills Phoebe in on a drama unfolding in her neighborhood, and Phoebe recommends an activity to make you feel more in control of your life. 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 at thisiscriminal.com/newsletter.

    46 min
  3. Zak and Michelle

    10 OCT

    Zak and Michelle

    In 2006, a group of young men and teenagers were arrested under the Canadian Anti-Terrorism Act for planning to set off bombs in Toronto. They were known as the Toronto 18. One of the group’s leaders was a 20-year-old named Zakaria Amara. Michelle Shephard wrote about Zakaria Amara for The Walrus magazine. Say hello on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Sign up for our occasional newsletter. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts. Sign up for Criminal Plus to get behind-the-scenes bonus episodes of Criminal, ad-free listening of all of our shows, special merch deals, and more. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    34 min
  4. Runaway Nuns, Phoebe Swearing, and Botulism (Criminal+)

    2 OCT • CRIMINAL+ ONLY

    Runaway Nuns, Phoebe Swearing, and Botulism (Criminal+)

    Phoebe and Lauren discuss a tree-related crime, writer-editor relationships, and some “thrilling” TV recommendations. Plus, a sneak peek at what’s coming next on Phoebe Reads a Mystery, and how we’re getting ready for our 5th annual “animals gone wild” episode. 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 at thisiscriminal.com/newsletter.

    39 min
  5. Patience

    26 SEPT

    Patience

    One Saturday morning in 2018, the police showed up at Patience Rousseau’s door, and started asking her questions about something she'd posted on Facebook after she'd had a miscarriage. Caroline Kitchener’s article for The Washington Post is “She said she had a miscarriage — then got arrested under an abortion law.” Say hello on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Sign up for our occasional newsletter. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts. Sign up for Criminal Plus to get behind-the-scenes bonus episodes of Criminal, ad-free listening of all of our shows, special merch deals, and more. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    35 min
  6. The Phone Call

    19 SEPT

    The Phone Call

    Bow Suprasert had just returned from a trip abroad when she got a strange phone call, saying a man had been caught traveling with a passport in her name. But Bow’s passport was still in her suitcase. We have a small favor to ask! We’ve put together a survey about our shows – and our membership program, Criminal Plus – and it would mean a lot to us if you could fill it out. You can find it ⁠at thisiscriminal.com/survey. Say hello on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Sign up for our occasional newsletter. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts. Sign up for Criminal Plus to get behind-the-scenes bonus episodes of Criminal, ad-free listening of all of our shows, special merch deals, and more. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    37 min
  7. “My Life by Phoebe Judge” by Lauren Spohrer (Criminal+)

    18 SEPT • CRIMINAL+ ONLY

    “My Life by Phoebe Judge” by Lauren Spohrer (Criminal+)

    We have a small favor to ask! We’ve put together a survey about Criminal Plus, and it would mean a lot to us if you could fill it out. You can find it ⁠here⁠. Today on Criminal Plus, Lauren reveals the birthday present she got for Phoebe, and Phoebe is speechless. Plus, a celebrity memoir recommendation, discussion about Phoebe’s preference not to wear shoes, and a back-to-school three favorite things. 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 at thisiscriminal.com/newsletter.

    40 min
  8. The Compound

    12 SEPT

    The Compound

    In 2023, a woman named Jella got a new job. On her first day, she got in a car to go to her new office. Then she got a feeling that something wasn’t right. Denise Chan hosts the podcast Scam Factory. Say hello on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Sign up for our occasional newsletter. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts. Sign up for Criminal Plus to get behind-the-scenes bonus episodes of Criminal, ad-free listening of all of our shows, special merch deals, and more. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    37 min
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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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