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 | 475 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeSociety & Culture | |||
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A few hours after Rachel Waters’ mother died in hospice care, police showed up at Rachel’s childhood home with a search warrant. “It had my name and the word ‘homicide’ on it.”
For more, read Madeleine Aggeler’s article, ‘Oh my God, did someone accu... more
George Dinning was emancipated in 1865, when he was 10 years old. By the time he was in his mid-thirties, he’d bought the land on which he had been enslaved. Years later, 25 white men approached the house George had built by hand and told him to come... more
Earlier this year, Alex Murdaugh’s 2023 double murder conviction was overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court - due to “shocking jury interference.” Phoebe interviews Wall Street Journal reporter Valerie Bauerlein about what happened, and about... more
Porcha Woodruff was eight months pregnant when she was arrested by police one morning at her home in Detroit. When she spoke with a detective at the police station hours later, she asked them, “Why am I here?”
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Apple Podcasts5Wolfsdayout
New Zealanda month ago - Love Pod! Price Crazy
Love the pod - listener for a few years now, has to be! But I pay $7.99/month for Netflix… the entirety of Netflix… that monthly cost for this is out of bounds! Come on, Phoebe… you be the Judge! Pun intended!
Apple Podcasts4ReasonableRob
Canada2 months ago - A FAVORITE!!!
Absolutely in my top 5 podcasts that I religiously listen to. At first I was not a big fan of the extra show with the two of them chatting, but they have grown on me big time and I love listening to them now. They are unique in their thoughts and so smart, that we all still learn a few new things every episode. I hate not being challenged mentally and they always have me doing some sort of deep thinking. Do NOT bypass this podcast…. IT IS A MUST KEEP; MUST LISTEN TO ALL EPISODES…..WORTHY WORTHY ... more
Apple Podcasts5white witch brewing
United States2 months ago - A Man to be Afraid of
Great episode as usual but Phoebe, surely you know grand juries do not find someone not guilty or acquit them. They indict or don’t indict based on the evidence they are presented with. Both you and your guest say Pusser was found not guilty by a grand jury. That’s just not true and shame on both of you for not catching that error. But a fascinating episode nevertheless!
Apple Podcasts4amym61)United States2 months ago - Obsessed
(Reviewers should have to take a short class on the art of reviewing before skewing the numbers with their personal preferences.)
Listen to Criminal Plus; this is Phoebe’s voice. If it’s not for you, move on. Not everything is curated for your own special enjoyment. (Also applies to the “political” complaints.)
The stories are fascinating, and they seem to magically show up when my partner and I are debating about that specific issue (curated for me, perhaps?), and Criminal Plus makes me laugh ... more
Apple Podcasts5Lightning121710United States2 months ago
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Spotify | #172 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #28 | United States/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #111 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #23 | United States/True Crime |
Spotify | #156 | Canada/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #39 |  United Kingdom/True Crime |
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A thoughtfully engineered true-crime/history show that blends investigative reporting, expert analysis, and personal narratives to explore cases at the intersection of crime, law, and society. Episodes frequently center on legal principles, historical context, and human impact, featuring voices from academia, journalism, and affected communities. Notable strengths include meticulous storytelling, credible sourcing, and a calm, steady hosting style that elevates complex topics without sensationalism. For potential listeners, the show offers clear case backgrounds, multiple perspectives, and accessible takes on legal and ethical questions that resonate with both history buffs and true-crime enthusiasts.
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Criminal launched 12 years ago and published 475 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. Rachel Waters
2. Ben Montgomery
3. Anthony Denning
4. Valerie Borline
5. Porcha Woodruff
6. Caitlin Ruhl
7. Robert Williams
8. Andrew Conlin
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