The podcast discusses the new subscription option Criminal Plus and the pronunciation of 'dot com'. It also shares a funny story about a mix-up between two people named Phoebe Judge. The hosts talk about the confusion and assumptions related to their names and being mistaken for each other. Finally, they promote Criminal Plus and the upcoming virtual live event Criminal Trivia.
Phoebe Judge has encountered instances where people mistake her for someone else named Phoebe Judge, resulting in personal email exchanges with strangers who assumed they were communicating with the podcast host.
Phoebe Judge dislikes when people shorten her name, as it often leads to confusion, with some mistakenly thinking she hosts a podcast or associating her with the character Phoebe from Friends.
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Criminal Plus: A New Way to Listen
Criminal Plus is an ad-free subscription service that allows listeners to enjoy shows like Criminal, This is Love, and Phoebe Reads a Mystery without any interruptions. Subscribers also gain access to bonus episodes where Criminal Co-creator, Born Spore, joins Phoebe to answer audience questions, share stories, and chat with other producers and special guests. The service has been well-received, with a t-shirt created featuring the phrase 'It's pronounced dot com,' in response to Phoebe's distinct pronunciation of the phrase. The popularity of Criminal Plus gives listeners a chance to support the podcast and enjoy exclusive content.
When Phoebe Judge Met Another Phoebe Judge
Phoebe Judge, the host of Criminal, has encountered multiple instances where individuals mistake her for someone else named Phoebe Judge. This mix-up has resulted in personal email exchanges with strangers who assumed they were communicating with the podcast host. Phoebe and her namesakes have shared humorous stories about receiving misdirected emails and dealing with the confusion caused by their shared name. Despite occasional inconvenience, Phoebe has found humor and politeness in these situations and appreciates the uniqueness of her name.
The Challenges and Anecdotes of Sharing the Name 'Phoebe Judge'
Phoebe Judge discusses how people frequently shorten her name. She dislikes this and recalls how it has often led to confusion, as people have mistakenly thought she hosts a podcast or have associated her with the character Phoebe from the TV show Friends. Additionally, the other individuals named Phoebe Judge have also faced similar experiences. Some have had their paperwork mixed up with Phoebe's, while others have been asked if they are the podcast host. Despite these ongoing mix-ups, Phoebe and her namesakes have learned to navigate the confusion with patience and good humor.
A preview of what we’re making over on Criminal Plus! Hear me and Criminal co-creator Lauren Spohrer taking your questions, telling stories, and talking with other producers and special guests. We’re having a lot of fun making these bonus episodes.
When you sign up for Criminal Plus, you’ll also get ad-free listening on all of the shows we make, access to an exclusive merch store, and more. If you sign up as a Premium member, you’ll also get to attend virtual live events—like our first one, coming up on Thursday, August 24. We’ll be playing Criminal trivia.