Criminal

Former KGB Spy, Jack Barsky, discusses his life as a spy and his book. Topics include spy training, familiarizing with American life, obtaining identification documents, encounters with the FBI and Hamas attacks, and investigating Jack Barsky. Jack reveals his secret life to his children and expresses contentment.

Former members of the Weather Underground, Kathy Boudin and David Gilbert, discuss their involvement in a robbery and their prison experiences. Their son, Chesa Boudin, shares the challenges of visiting his incarcerated parents. The podcast touches on changing perspectives on sentencing and the criminal justice system.

In this episode, the speaker shares their experience of setting up a makeshift recording studio in their garage and being interrupted by chirping crickets. They also discuss their visit to the Lake District, driving tension, and their experience driving on Italian highways while appreciating the relaxing sound of crickets.

A man turns himself in for a crime 17 years later, facing the aftermath of his confession and arrest. The gothic Fishkill prison and the thoughts of the prosecutor are explored. The concept of clemency and the challenges in the decision-making process are discussed. The speaker reflects on their time served and reconnects with their adult children.

A rapper's hidden past, challenges in the music industry, fear of arrest, reflections on life, misunderstandings, a unique case of surrender to the police after 17 years.

The podcast Criminal announces their upcoming 10th anniversary tour, sharing memorable moments from past tours and expressing excitement about the upcoming shows and meet and greet opportunities.

In 1922, a reverend and a choir singer were found dead under a tree with love letters. Tabloid reporters spread rumors about the case. The scandalous relationship between the reverend and Eleanor Mills is explored, along with witness accounts and the involvement of Jane Gibson. Frances Hall's highly publicized trial and Jane Gibson's credibility are discussed. The accused are eventually found not guilty.

This podcast explores the life and mysterious death of journalist Jeff German, known for his coverage of the mafia. The investigation into his murder and possible motives are discussed. The team analyzes a distinctive outfit worn by a potential suspect. They theorize that the killer disguised himself as a construction worker. Reporters observe a police search warrant and the subsequent questioning of a person of interest. The chapter ends with reflections on the journalist's legacy and the presence of an individual in the newsroom.

Two British soldiers in a seemingly escape-proof POW camp during World War I experiment with a Ouija board and start experiencing ghostly encounters. They plan to deceive their captors with a spiritual con game but their escape plan gets canceled.

Iceland loves crime novels, even the Prime Minister has written one. They discuss the collaboration between the Prime Minister and a best-selling crime writer, the influence of Icelandic sagas on crime fiction, the work of Iceland's only forensic pathologist, and a conversation with the Prime Minister about her crime novel.