
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

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Sep 22, 2023 • 41min
Under the Crabapple Tree
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.

Sep 15, 2023 • 39min
The Newsroom
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.

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Sep 8, 2023 • 45min
The Séances
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.

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Aug 25, 2023 • 31min
Iceland Noir
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.

Aug 21, 2023 • 12min
The Other Phoebe Judge
This podcast episode explores the humorous and confusing aspects of pronouncing website names and shares anecdotes about being mistaken for other individuals with the same name.

Aug 18, 2023 • 36min
Wolf 10
The podcast discusses the search for two missing wolves in Yellowstone National Park and the discovery of foul play. It also covers the reward for the killer, the rescue of a mother wolf and her pups, the trial of Chad McKittrick for shooting an endangered wolf, and the restoration of wolves in the Yellowstone ecosystem.

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Aug 11, 2023 • 47min
The Nurse
When Amy Loughren started working as a nurse at Somerset Medical Center, she did everything she could to hide the fact that she had a heart condition. And then, another nurse named Charles Cullen discovered Amy’s secret. He told her that he would keep it, but she didn’t know that he was keeping his own secret too.Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Sign up for our occasional newsletter, The Accomplice. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts: iTunes.com/CriminalShow.Sign up for Criminal Plus to get behind-the-scenes bonus episodes of Criminal, ad-free listening of all of our shows, members-only merch, and more. Learn more and sign up here.Listen back through our archives at youtube.com/criminalpodcast.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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Aug 4, 2023 • 48min
The Perfectionists
A story about religion, sex, an assassination, and silverware. Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Sign up for our occasional newsletter, The Accomplice. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts: iTunes.com/CriminalShow.Sign up for Criminal Plus to get behind-the-scenes bonus episodes of Criminal, ad-free listening of all of our shows, members-only merch, and more. Learn more and sign up here.Listen back through our archives at youtube.com/criminalpodcast.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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Jul 28, 2023 • 42min
A Glamour and a Mystery
In the summer of 1917, 16-year-old Elsie Wright took a photograph of her 9-year-old cousin, Frances Griffiths. It was the first photograph she’d ever taken — and it became the source of a mystery that lasted for most of the 20th century.Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Sign up for our occasional newsletter, The Accomplice. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts: iTunes.com/CriminalShow.Sign up for Criminal Plus to get behind-the-scenes bonus episodes of Criminal, ad-free listening of all of our shows, and members-only merch. Learn more and sign up here.Listen back through our archives at youtube.com/criminalpodcast.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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Jul 21, 2023 • 49min
Roll of the Dice
The UNABOM investigation was one of the longest manhunts in American history - it lasted for 18 years starting in 1978. Before the FBI started investigating Ted Kaczynski, they looked into a number of suspects, including a group of friends who loved playing Dungeons & Dragons.This episode is part of the podcast Project Unabom. Listen to the entire series on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/Project_Unabom.Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Sign up for our occasional newsletter, The Accomplice. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts: iTunes.com/CriminalShow.Sign up for Criminal Plus to get behind-the-scenes bonus episodes of Criminal, ad-free listening of all of our shows, and members-only merch. Learn more and sign up here.Listen back through our archives at youtube.com/criminalpodcast.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