Podcast · 173 episodes
Criminal, page 3
by Vox Media Podcast Network · English
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.
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Zak and MichelleThe episode “Zak and Michelle” (Criminal) focuses on the Toronto 18 plot and how one of the accused, Zachariah Amara, later connected with journalist Michelle Shepard.10 Oct 2025 · 34 min · 9 chapters
PatienceEpisode “Patience” profiles Patience Russo, a 26-year-old in rural Winnemucca, Nevada, whose miscarriage led to a police raid and criminal prosecution.26 Sep 2025 · 35 min · 16 chapters
The Phone CallA Thai identity theft and international money-laundering scam that escalated into coercive control, surveillance fears, and large wire transfers, ending when the victim contacted the FBI and learned…19 Sep 2025 · 37 min · 16 chapters
The CompoundA Filipino woman, Jella (pseudonym), is recruited for a customer service job in Thailand but is instead trafficked into a Myanmar “scam compound” run by a Chinese crime syndicate, where she is forced…12 Sep 2025 · 37 min · 14 chapters
This is Phoebe Judge from the IRSThe episode explains “Daisy,” an AI phone character created to waste scammers’ time and reduce fraud.5 Sep 2025 · 39 min · 20 chapters
E. JeanE. Jean Carroll recounts her 1996 encounter with Donald Trump at Bergdorf Goodman, alleging sexual abuse and later describing the legal battles and threats that followed, including two…22 Aug 2025 · 43 min · 17 chapters
The Bus RideHurricane Katrina’s aftermath in New Orleans and the “renegade bus” rescue—how 19-year-old Jabbar Gibson commandeered a school bus to evacuate people from the Fisher Housing Projects to Houston’s…15 Aug 2025 · 32 min · 11 chapters
Kids on the CaseThe episode “Kids on the Case” profiles children who help solve crimes or emergencies.8 Aug 2025 · 34 min · 14 chapters
The Clock Starts TickingA Criminal episode about the murder of 18-year-old Jesse Michelson in Minneapolis (Oct 11, 2008), the First 48 TV show’s investigation timeline, and later claims of wrongful conviction of Edgar…1 Aug 2025 · 35 min · 18 chapters
Death in EdenThe real-life “utopia” attempt of German doctor Frederick Ritter and his patient/partner Dori Strauch on the uninhabited Galápagos island Floriana, and the escalating violence, sabotage, and deaths…25 Jul 2025 · 44 min · 20 chapters
The DoubleIdentity theft case where two men with the same name and birth details collided—leading to the real William Woods being jailed and involuntarily hospitalized, while the impostor built a decades-long…18 Jul 2025 · 36 min · 10 chapters
The Man Nobody Killed*The Man Nobody Killed: Life, Death, and Art in Michael Stewart’s New York* by Elon Green11 Jul 2025 · 49 min
The Clearwater MonsterA mysterious set of footprints at Clearwater Beach in 1948 sparks rumors of a sea monster, leading to a blend of excitement and theories from residents and officials alike.4 Jul 2025 · 34 min
Uncle HaroldEric Konigsberg discovers that his uncle, Harold Konigsberg, is a convicted hitman who has confessed to at least ten murders, leading him to explore his family's darker history.27 Jun 2025 · 33 min
By Any Means Necessaryis a groundbreaking podcast hosted by Phoebe Judge, exploring stories of individuals who have committed crimes, been victims of crime, or found themselves in ambiguous situations.20 Jun 2025 · 48 min
The GuruThis episode details the life of Swami Rama, a yogi who gained a cult-like following in the U.S. during the late 1960s.13 Jun 2025 · 34 min
Professor QuaaludeThe episode recounts the life of John Buettner-Janusch, a pioneering lemur researcher who transitioned from academia to a life of crime.6 Jun 2025 · 33 min
Thin Ice and Unusual PunishmentsThin Ice and Unusual Punishments30 May 2025 · 24 min
Action ParkThis episode discusses the infamous Action Park in New Jersey, known for its dangerous rides and the chaotic experience of its visitors.23 May 2025 · 32 min
No Hint or HelpThe podcast episode titled "No Hint or Help" from the series Criminal, hosted by Phoebe Judge, delves into the fascinating yet controversial history of quiz shows in America during the 1950s,…16 May 2025 · 36 min
False PositiveThe episode titled "False Positive" from the *Criminal* podcast, hosted by Phoebe Judge, narrates the harrowing experiences of mothers who faced accusations of drug use due to false positive drug…9 May 2025 · 37 min
TabathaIn this episode of *Criminal*, host Phoebe Judge interviews Tabatha Trammell, a former inmate who became a doula for incarcerated women.2 May 2025 · 35 min
The JobCriminal covers stories of individuals who have done wrong, been wronged, or are caught in moral dilemmas. Recognized as one of the Best Podcasts of 2023 by the New York Times.25 Apr 2025 · 30 min
The Roofman, Part 2Following the escape of Jeffrey Manchester from prison, unexpected events unfold in this gripping conclusion to his story.18 Apr 2025 · 31 min