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 | 432 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentaryTrue CrimeSociety & Culture | |||
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While investigating a murder, a Polish detective discovered an unusual clue – a novel that contained an odd number of similarities to the real-life crime.
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One night in 1989, Karen Palmer got in her car with her husband and two daughters and drove away from their home in California. They didn’t tell anyone where they were going.
Karen Palmer’s memoir is She’s Under Here.
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One day in 2011, Lindsey Schweigert’s roommate came home to an open garage, a missing dog, and an overflowing bathtub. Lindsey remembers waking up in police custody.
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In 1982, Sister Helen Prejean was invited to write a letter to a man on death row named Elmo Patrick Sonnier. She told us, “I thought that all I was going to be doing was writing letters. And lo and behold, two years later, I am in that execution cha... more
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These reviews are confusing. Keep seeing “platforming terrorists” everywhere, but I haven’t yet found the pro-genocide (Israel) episode yet.
Apple Podcasts5lit watch
United Statesa month ago Great stories -historical ones and new. Just such an interesting take on the criminal and the thinking rather than the crime.
Audible5LLMUnited Statesa month ago- The knock
You know I’ve been down this podcast lately. I don’t know maybe I’ve changed but the most recent episode entitled the knock absolutely knocked my socks off if you can pardon the pun.
Reminds me of what makes the show great
Apple Podcasts5Lobstar OGUnited Statesa month ago - Hmmm
Interesting to see I’m not the only one who got sick of the activist slant and stopped listening. Used to be so good. Now unlistenable.
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Australiaa month ago - The Knock (follow)
I’d love to know what happened to the boy who stole the car. It would make a great follow up.
Apple Podcasts5throwstrikesUnited Statesa month ago
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Spotify | #140 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #13 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #104 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #4 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #11 | United States/Society & Culture |
Spotify | #127 |  Canada/Top Podcasts |
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What is Criminal about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A captivating exploration of true crime narratives, this series focuses on individuals who have committed offenses, experienced injustices, or found themselves caught in bewildering situations. Each episode presents intricate stories ranging from humorous encounters with wildlife to tragic outcomes of societal failures. The compelling storytelling style captures not only the darker aspects of human nature but also shines a light on resilience, moral ambiguity, and the complexities of legality and justice. Listeners can expect a blend of empathy, historical context, and rich detail in the accounts provided, making this series not only informative but also profoundly moving.
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Criminal launched 12 years ago and published 432 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. Sister Helen Prejean
2. Scott Darlington
3. Nick Wallace
4. Ken Silverstein
5. Audrey Ryan
6. Lee Strimple
7. Zakaria Amara
8. Michelle Shephard
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