Criminal
Vox Media Podcast NetworkCriminal 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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 413 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeSociety & CultureDocumentary | |||
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In 1883, a sailing captain named Thomas Dudley accepted a job no one thought was a good idea: to sail a small ship called the Mignonette halfway across the world.
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When Audrey Ryan’s father told her he once found 20 pounds of hash while he was fishing for scallops, she didn’t believe him. But he said that he wasn’t the only one who had found drugs in the ocean.
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In 2006, a group of young men and teenagers were arrested under the Canadian Anti-Terrorism Act for planning to set off bombs in Toronto. They were known as the Toronto 18. One of the group’s leaders was a 20-year-old named Zakaria Amara.
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One Saturday morning in 2018, the police showed up at Patience Rousseau’s door, and started asking her questions about something she'd posted on Facebook after she'd had a miscarriage.
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- 100% recommend
Long time listener, first time reviewer.
This is a well-crafted, well-researched and informative podcast that will make you think, learn, laugh, cry, and even possibly - *gasp* - consider another point of view.
It delves into all aspects of crime, without being exploitative or graphic.
Congratulations Phoebe, Lauren, and everyone at Criminal on your continued success - and thank you for always bringing us stories that invite us to think!
Apple Podcasts5JessPSU927
United States20 days ago - Great storytelling
Long time listener, first time reviewer. Criminal is my go to podcast (after leaving most behind) for road trips, commutes, and cleaning! Thank you for being brave and honest in your storytelling and finding such compelling, human stories. Oh, and don’t listen to the negative reviews!
Apple Podcasts5KimbotskyUnited States21 days ago - Love love!
Love love this podcast! I listen to every episode and have seen them live. Excellent mix of deep and challenging stories with light and fun ones. I am just confused about the reporting of the Patience episode. She was much further along than what is considered a miscarriage but this is the term used in the episode, which also makes the loss seem more mundane and commonplace. That causes me to wonder about the reliability of the reporting of the whole episode. And then from there all of them? May... more
Apple Podcasts5cgram
Canadaa month ago As with most podcasts, they started strong and then made the inevitable slide into woke shitification.
Avoid if you can.
Podcast Addict2a month agoMGAC21- Great
Don’t listen to the little babies giving this one star because “PoLiTiCs”
Apple Podcasts5electroniccouchUnited Statesa month ago
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Spotify | #173 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #22 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #116 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #4 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #10 | United States/Society & Culture |
Spotify | #165 | Canada/Top Podcasts |
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What is Criminal about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Offering rich storytelling and diverse narratives, the show examines a range of criminal experiences from various perspectives, often spotlighting profound social issues and the human condition. Topics discussed include identity theft, human trafficking, police brutality, and unique personal accounts from individuals who have been intricately involved in or impacted by criminal events. The show is characterized by its focus on depth and the emotional resonance of storytelling, rather than merely sensationalism, making it stand out from typical true crime content. Its approach not only informs but also aims to provoke thought and discussion around larger societal implications.
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Criminal launched 12 years ago and published 413 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Criminal include:
1. Audrey Ryan
2. Lee Strimple
3. Zakaria Amara
4. Michelle Shephard
5. Caroline Kitchener
6. Patience Russo
7. Denise Chan
8. E. Jean Carroll
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