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 | 484 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeSociety & Culture | |||
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In 1978, an investigator in the Harris County DA's office in Houston got a call from an old friend. He told the investigator that he was in jail, that he wanted him to come pick him up — and that he had some information about a case that he thought t... more
A conversation with a 911 operator about what happens on the other end of the line – and the day she heard her daughter's voice on the phone.
This episode was originally released in 2024.
We're going on tour - and it's a different kind of show than... more
Imagine receiving an email from a stranger that said your therapist’s notes about you would be released onto the internet for all to see — unless you paid a ransom. That’s exactly what happened to 33,000 people in Finland in 2020, and it became the ... more
In 1964, one of the best javelin throwers in Australia traveled to England to see if he could qualify for the Olympics. But, because of an injury, he didn’t make the team - and he couldn’t afford a plane ticket home. So he came up with an idea while ... more
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A huge variety of true crime stories that are always really intriguing. I love listening to this show
Podcast Addict5a month agoBaphometSoup- I love Criminal
I just listened to your most recent episode 125 acres. I listen to every episode but this one was especially good really good storytelling and just so great to hear this history. Thanks Phoebe and crew!
Apple Podcasts5"L"724
Canada2 months ago - The MOST interesting stories
Brilliant stuff 🤓
Apple Podcasts5Wolfsdayout
New Zealand3 months 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 Podcasts4ReasonableRobCanada3 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
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Spotify | #165 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #31 | United States/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #60 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #14 | United States/True Crime |
Spotify | #154 | Canada/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #42 |  United Kingdom/True Crime |
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A historically grounded true-crime and society-focused program that uses intimate storytelling, expert interviews, and archival context to explore complex cases, investigative methods, and human consequences. Episodes span from individual intrusions and wrongful identifications to courtroom struggles, forensic science, and historical justice, often weaving professional analysis with personal perspectives. Notable for its calm storytelling voice, rigorous sourcing, and willingness to tackle nuanced topics without sensationalism, it tends to attract listeners who enjoy thoughtful, well-researched narratives that connect crime to broader social issues.
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Criminal launched 13 years ago and published 484 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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1. Jenny Kleeman
2. Reg Spiers
3. John McSorley
4. Amber Dawn
5. Erin Peters
6. Emily Clark
7. Sam Knight
8. Nino Bucci
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