
Criminal
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.
Latest episodes

Nov 17, 2023 • 55min
Fine Art and Meat Cleavers
Museum directors in 1913 warned of potential art attacks by women; explores women's suffrage movement and violent confrontations; discusses museum responses and acts of vandalism by suffragettes.

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Nov 10, 2023 • 49min
The Liverpool Exchange
In this podcast, the hosts discuss Liverpool's heroin epidemic in the 1980s and the efforts to combat drug addiction. They explore the controversy surrounding the needle exchange program and highlight the importance of harm reduction and safe spaces for drug users. The episode also includes information about the Criminal podcast's tour and membership program.

Nov 3, 2023 • 55min
Interrogation Room
A woman's false murder confession leads to an examination of interrogation room tactics and the impact of the Reed Technique. The podcast explores the use of hypnotism and the development of new interrogation techniques, while also discussing the pressure on suspects and the pursuit of truth.

Oct 27, 2023 • 34min
How to Sell a Haunted House
A haunted house in New York becomes the center of a legal case known as the Ghostbusters ruling. Spooky encounters, the impact on property value, and the settlement between buyers and sellers are discussed, along with the psychological stigma on real estate.

Oct 20, 2023 • 56min
The Spy
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.

Oct 13, 2023 • 41min
Chesa, Kathy, and David
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.

Oct 11, 2023 • 12min
Jiminy Crickets
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.

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Oct 6, 2023 • 34min
The Confession, Part 2
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.

Sep 29, 2023 • 38min
The Confession, Part 1
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.

Sep 28, 2023 • 2min
Phoebe vs. Oyster
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.