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Criminal

Criminal

By: Vox Media Podcast Network
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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.Copyright 2021, Criminal Productions Social Sciences True Crime
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  • No Hint or Help

    No Hint or Help
    May 16 2025
    In the 1950s, a new television quiz show premiered called Twenty One. But the first episode was a disaster — so the producers decided to try something. 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
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    38 mins
  • False Positive

    False Positive
    May 9 2025
    The night before she gave birth, Susan Horton had a salad for dinner. The next day, doctors told her she’d tested positive for opiates - and reported her to child welfare authorities. This episode is from our friends at the Reveal podcast. Listen to a longer version here. 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
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    39 mins
  • Tabatha

    Tabatha
    May 2 2025
    When Tabatha Trammell was 50 years old, she started studying to become a doula — a support person for pregnant women. Today, most of her clients are incarcerated. She says she always tells them her own story when she meets them: “I went down that same road. But I'm here today. And I'm going to tell you how to navigate this prison system.” 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
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    37 mins
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This two part series of the horrific experience these people went through where the crime is so over the top that the victims go unbelieved…it’s just not something I thought was possible.

Criminal across the board is a great series, the stories are both charming and alarming.

Long time listener, mind blowing episode

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Very powerful story. My words cannot do it justice, the wat Benjamin Freinz (sp?) chose to treat the trial of Nuremberg is admirable.

Incredible Story of Restitution

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My favorite podcast! The topics are so varied and interesting. Phoebe’s voice is very soothing!

Intriguing story content and Phoebe’s beautiful voice

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I've been a long time listener of criminal, Pheobe Judge is an amazing host and never fails to bring an interesting story to the table. I was introduced to criminal during my school days by my teacher and I could not be more thankful.

My favorite crime podcast

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Phoebe Judge can tell a mean story. Love the production. By far my favorite podcast.

my fav podcast

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