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Criminal is a podcast about crime. Not so much the "if it bleeds, it leads," kind of crime. Something a little more complex. Stories of people who've done wrong, been wronged, and/or gotten caught somewhere in the middle. We're a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX, a curated network of extraordinary, story-driven shows. Learn more at radiotopia.fm.

Apple Podcasts: Customer Reviews

Absolutely fantastic

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LettyZep
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2019-04-01
This podcast is gripping and informative every episode, and presented in a loving and caring way. Please keep it up Criminal, you are brilliant!

Fascinating

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Mizza Penguin
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2019-03-20
I really look forward to listening to this podcast. There’s always something’s different and often is very moving. Highly recommend

Interesting content but...

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pinacolada333
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2019-03-13
Everything great except for her voice. Stop trying to be sexy and just do a normal voice! So so cringeworthy

Amazing!!

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LukeoLuke
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2019-03-12
An amazing podcast. Excellent and thought provoking episodes. Can’t wait for the next one.

Transportive

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L-Bull
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2019-02-27
I look forward to every episode! I get completely immersed in Phoebe’s (host & co-creator) storytelling and the people she meets. Each episode is a vivid snapshot of a person’s life, culture and history, told through their experience of love. But the series isn’t about the individuals’ stories, it is about discovering that something you assumed was universally recognisable, is in fact so microscopically specialised that you probably observe it every day, and yet rarely ever perceive it.
If you like podcasts like Criminal, Strangers, This American Life and Modern Love, you’ll definitely enjoy this.
If you need more reasons to listen - the sound mixing is spectacular and Phoebe’s voice is soothing and alive, like an old friend getting lost recording your favourite shared memories.

Celîldeman

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Celîledeman
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2019-02-07
Brilliant stories, extremely well written and produced and a fabulous gripping voice!

Fascinating and brilliantly produced

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mvianello
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2019-02-03
Honestly one of the podcasts that I love most in the world. Each episode is surprising and fascinating in a different way to the last, and curated with immense care. Love it!!

I’m Phoebe Judge ... this is Criminal ...

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Snooky_Pooky
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2019-02-01
These words kick off the best podcast covering real crime. Sensitively presented, excellently researched, this podcast entertains and informs in equal measure.

Love!

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MrsH - Edinburgh, Scotland
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2019-02-01
Phoebe Judge is incredible. Her voice is so comforting and her stories are well researched and interesting. It’s not the smack-you-round-the-face true crime that will give you nightmares (which I’m also a huge fan of) but I love it all the same. The stories seem to be picked for their interest and wonder, rather than the most gruesome thing you can find like some others.

The best bar none

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TMitC
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2019-01-30
Consistently brilliant, always surprising. Phoebe is one of the best interviewers around - her subjects just seem to be totally at ease. Even the most horrific of crimes are handled sensitively, while still packing enough punch to shock.

Love

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mabeygal
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2018-12-26
I love criminal!

Love it!

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Rage_
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2018-12-22
I’ve listened from the first episode. It’s a very well produced podcast and I love the variety of stories.
I know a lot of people are divided over Phoebe’s wispy, lispy voice but for me if she started a new podcast called “Phoebe reads the ingredients from the back of bathroom products.” I’d listen to that.

All of it !!!

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kealey1win
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2018-12-22
Love this podcast The Best 🖤

Always hooks you in

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Peckie102
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2018-11-17
Consistently interesting podcasts that have you gripped.

The best.

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Rookie Taxidriver
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2018-11-15
My long-standing favourite podcast. From the very first episode I’ve been gripped every time!

Great podcast!

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WinterFrost16
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2018-10-28
What a fascinating podcast! Very well made!

Please do more

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Nagrom45364
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2018-10-26
Fantastic podcast please do more

Perfect length

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Swizzlewiz
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2018-10-06
Such interesting stories and perfect length for commute or bedtime or chores. One of my faves.

The first podcast I ever listened to...

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Frankie29890
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2018-10-05
And now I listen to a TON, but criminal is still my all time favourite. Only wish there were episodes more often!

Great gem

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Pyjamas Jam
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2018-10-04
Discovered this podcast through podcast app Wilson, and instantly fell in love with Phoebe’s voice and great story telling :) Keep up the good work 👍

Short and Sweet

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Chrishnapp
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2018-10-03
Only 30 mins an episode but it’s well researched brilliantly delivered by Phoebe whose voice is pure ASMR. To my ears at least.

A gem of a crime podcast

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Stavosaurus
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2018-10-03
Original, fascinating stories in a cluttered crime genre. I was hooked after the first episode

Every episode is gold.

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StewedAvers
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2018-10-03
Criminal is totally addictive. Informative, humorous, heart wrenching, up lifting. It is a balance, dealing with issues that many people would never encounter or consider. Bravo.

Worth sticking with

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Georgiaface
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2018-09-25
The first few eps saw the team finding their feet so to speak but once they did - fantastic. A mix of gentle exploration and brutal stories, all told in a very respectful and interesting way.
So many different walks of life are looked at and the guests are wonderful.

My favourite

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Race rand
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2018-09-24
The best true crime podcast. Very respectful to those involved and never salacious. A wide variety of interesting tales involving all different crimes and aspects of crime. This is my number 1 podcast. ✨

My favourite podcast

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podzy123
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2018-09-21
I love this... The content, the presenting and the art. Thank you xx

Brilliant

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jchristophem
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2018-08-26
Phoebe has an amazing way of drawing you to each story.. very compulsive listening... a late catcher to this podcast i am working my way backwards & i love it!

Every episode is amazing

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Lazzmond
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2018-08-23
Can’t fault this podcast. Fascinating and full of humanity. Love it.

Always intriguing, informative, interesting

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jenlion82
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2018-08-22
Criminal is a very well-crafted anthology podcast; it very cleverly takes a wide variety of topics related to crime and criminality and gives an unusual or unexpected perspective. Very engaging and intriguing - not your usual true crime podcast.

Beautiful

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wheeze stinch
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2018-07-20
Always so thoughtfully narrated and produced.

Peerless

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Smurfzila
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2018-07-19
Absolutely excellent. Mad love!

Love it!

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Daisy99a7h
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2018-07-18
I have recently discovered this podcast and listened to every episode over a few weeks - each episode is different, charming and interesting - with a mix of subjects. So addictive.

Just gets better and better

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Cloviscrun
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2018-07-06
Wasn’t sure when I first heard the show but it became massively addictive due to the wide range of subjects covered- from the first IT girl to miscarriages of justice to poaching of Venus fly traps. This is my favourite podcast by far!

Best of crime

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Gonzo Morriarty
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2018-06-22
This podcast made me realise podcasting has replaced books and magazines. This is the future of storytelling and this show stands more or less alone for drawing you in to tales that lead you to the macabre, the weird, the fantastic, the tragic and find hope and beauty in extreme situations. Incredible stuff.

A real gem of podcast

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Eleanor_1986
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2018-06-15
I love Criminal - this was recommended to me by a friend and I've been carving my way through the archive ever since. The podcasts are so well produced, interesting stories with a human interest all fantastically narrated by Phoebe Judge (with her very soothing tones, she's made for radio!)
Love it! Keep it coming

Great set of podcasts

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ukgstar
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2018-05-29
Ive been gripped since the first one

Love this

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olivia6456
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2018-05-21
Phoebe judge is the best narrator I have come across!!

Interesting - but annoying ...

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Harna
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2018-04-23
... I find the content interesting but can’t listen very often as Phoebe’s voice and delivery is *so* affected that it grates on my nerves. I actually grit my teeth when she says ‘Hi, it’s Phoebe...’ ARRGGGHHH!
Maybe it’s because I’m a Brit but a lot of American women on radio / podcasts seem to think they need to sit so close to the mic that you can hear every lip smack etc. Mind you, better than the ‘vocal growl’ where they affect a low gravelly growl at the end of the sentence. Very off-putting.

the only true crime podcast I actually love

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LibThomas
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2018-04-12
so wonderful, fascinated, well created and thoughtful.

Truly outstanding

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The Big Effer
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2018-03-26
High end stuff. Really is my favourite!

The best crime podcast

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Jsjskjs skkd d an
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2018-03-09
Hands down the best crime podcast around. Great stories, well researched and Phoebe is a natural.
Too many podcasts fail because they try and be cheesy or have two presenters debating, or their voices are just annoying.
Can’t fault this one

Gripping

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witchygrrl
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2018-03-08
I really love this podcast. Phoebe Judge’s voice is lovely and the stories are fascinating.

Excellent podcast

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Bsutton86
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2018-03-02
The host is amazing and great story telling

Short & sweet

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steve wilky
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2018-03-02
Great story’s short & well read . Good stuff.

Amazing and compelling.

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Pixicles
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2018-03-02
Love this series so much.

Great podcast

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Job ions
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2018-02-26
I have been listening for 2 years and Criminal is well produced and presented, one of my favourites. I hope it never ends.

Roganator27

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Rogan_UK
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2018-02-24
Love.Love.Love.

Compelling listening

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Recidivist2018
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2018-02-21
When I was introduced to Criminal about ten days ago I started listening to the back catalogue from Episode 1 and haven't stopped since. It's the best podcast I've ever listened to. Gripping, touching, unforgettable stories. I can't bear the thought of catching up so that then I have to wait for each new episode!

Brilliant!

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Gcobb123456789
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2018-01-25
I want to listen to this all day, every day!! Phoebe has such a listenable voice and the content and manner in which these stories are told and reported is phenomenal!