What is this trend that u no longer have to be a patreon member to see what ur missing? I don’t want to see wat I’m missing cuz I’m poor😢plus I just go to another podcast wen I want to get access to all of these blocked episodes from these monetary oriented podcasts. It’s to bad cuz many of these podcasts cud hav a much larger audience cuz there are others like me. totally feel like podcasters are becoming more about the money then the context. I agree about the episodes in the beginning being better then the podcast is currently exploring. Five stars for wat the podcast cud have been and to actually have the review posted

Not just disgusting and gory true crime. It’s intriguing observations of human behavior. I’m hooked!

I only just discovered Criminal. I am enthralled and I just became a subscriber. I have listened to every episode from the beginning, gasping, laughing and crying along the way. It has been a welcome replacement for my daily news feed. I think I'll start all over again. Loooking forward to the live show in Tucson in Oct.

Seems they’ve concentrated more on their criminal plus content lately, but I still enjoy what they do release for us poor folks.

I just started listening, like today. I don’t understand the people complaining about the host’s voice. I listen to another podcast at night to fall asleep to. In the early episodes her voice was at a higher pitch. I say as the podcast “matured” she lowered her voice and slowed down her pace. Makes her show much more pleasant to listen to. Personally, I don’t find any of your complaints viable. I love the way she speaks. Keep doing what you’re doing Phoebe.

Human beings and life are complex. This is so much more than “true crime.” It is deeper dives into culture, biography, history. What can be gleaned from well-conducted interviews and well-told stories? The very best podcast out there.

In many ways, this show created the genre.

I have been an avid listener for years. It’s hands down my favorite podcast and I do not care how Phoebe says .com. I love her voice and storytelling. Over the last year, the content has become more political in nature. I miss the more out of the box criminal episodes.

One of my favorite podcasts ever.

Make sure you at least spell words correctly in your whiny, victimized rants. Also, I would LOVE to hear you read 1/10th of an episode. I can guarantee you'd receive 0/5 for all episodes. Phuck Em Phoebe! xo

I love your show but please stop talking like that! The way you say com kills me!

The host’s affectation is unbearable. I have to listen on 1.25x to make it somewhat more bearable. Apparently she did a bonus episode of the criminal + show where she responded to a fan’s question about why she mispronounces “dot com”, and she feigned ignorance. Uh-uh. I don’t believe it. This is the fakest voice ever, and it is soooo irritating. Just use your real voice!!!!

I look forward to listening every week. Each story has such a range of emotions. And PG is wonderful

Can't promounce com correctly.

The research and interviews on this podcast are wonderful. I have been listening for years and always look forward to new and insightful episodes. The crimes are often wild or terrible but it great to be informed.

Just found you!

The guests and stories are interesting but the host’s incredibly affected and unnatural manner of speaking makes this unlistenable. Her speech is super slow, has near constant weird pauses, unnatural enunciation, and so many mouth sounds.

I so look forward to every episode… listening, slowly shaking my head in agreement, all the while feeling a calmness that comes with a sisterhood. Thank you ladies for your chat, stories, and readings. Huzzah Jayne Foley

I’ve been enjoying this podcast for years!

i love this podcast. me and my whole family have been listening to it for years. every episode is different. they’re fun to have in the background while doing an activity. i listen to these while i’m doing yard work, cleaning, coloring, crafting shopping, etc. but they’re also fun to just sit in listen to which is amazing.

I love this podcast. The stories are interesting and thought provoking. If the topics make you uncomfortable than it’s doing exactly what’s it’s supposed to do. If you’re inspired and enlightened than it’s doing exactly what’s it’s supposed to do. Bravo Phoebe and team! Thank you for giving voice to those of us who are actively trying to be silenced.

I love this podcast and have been listening for years, but it's very disappointing (and a bit ironic) that they still do ads for BetterHelp.

Phoebe is a great narrator which is why she deserves 4 or 5 stars. The show topics in the last year are almost all social justice, inequality and far left leaning. I used to love this show until it went Californian.

Title says it all.

All podcast want to be this.

I really enjoy this podcast. I can tell Phobe enjoys what she does and that’s makes it all the more wholesome. I also appreciate the fact that Phobe discusses issues such as race, inequities in our legal system, etc. Oftentimes, I feel like she gives a platform for those that are voiceless. Keep bringing us this great content. Many of us are appreciative!

I really love this show but I really wish they would stop accepting ad money from Better Help, who have been caught selling customer data.

The gold standard for true crime story telling. Love the diversity of stories that are covered. The most recent episode on Funeral homes was really beautiful…thank you for recognizing these women and the very important work they do to bring closure and dignity to the lives lost.

Every episode gives me empathy for the circumstances of the people that find themselves in, but Troy made me feel in the place where and when my grandmother past. She was prepared with care with the funeral assistance of family friends. They were the funeral home where the black community of the Southside of Chicago went. This episode was much appreciated. Thank you for what you do.

Phoebe’s voice is very appealing. Criminal is one of my favorite podcasts. Love it — keep on keeping on!

I loved this podcast. Jon Re Taylor. She sounds like an amazing woman.

Fantastic stories!! Love what you do!!! Great stories very respectful.

I wish you kept up my esteem of you instead of selling out to the sponsors and doing commercials with your own voice. VERY disappointing. elina degani

Hi! Long time fan and paid subscriber since that became a thing. Just listened to the Bunny ranch episode and I’m not into it sorry! Would love y’all go back to reporting interesting stories in each episode. Not just two women talking, which is lovely during the intro but not the entire episode. Carry on I still love you, Barbara

Best podcast ever !! Phoebe your voice is the best, and so easy to listen to. Classiest Podcast ever! I love that there’s a story behind the crimes that mostly have a interesting fact or meaning behind the crime! Your the best!

Listened since 2019, lately, I have not listened as much. Every episode comes to be about people wrongfully jailed versus all the interesting criminal episodes that used to have me excited for a new episode every week. Seems to be coming very wokeish. Sad

This is not my typical review. I prefer complimenting on a job well done. However, this is driving me absolutely banansas!! Your voice. Ugh. And it’s not your natural voice, it’s like you’re pretending and most of the time you remember. But when you say “dot com” 1 star because there isn’t an accent in this country or even globally that pronounces it like that. Is so dumb. Just speak to us. You. The real normal you. Please b be

I have always loved this podcast. It’s been on the top of my list for years and I can’t even count how many times I’ve recommended it to other people. The ads are fine. I get that the show needs to profit but with the addition of Criminal Plus the shows have become inaccessible unless you pay. This seems to be the way of every podcast which means that listening to anything cost a small fortune. I can’t afford to pay for every show that I listen to. Why can’t the advertisers continue to do that? I guess I’m being gentrified out of the Criminal neighborhood. Still a great show for those who can afford it.

Pro: -Well-researched and structured stories Cons: -host’s affectation can be irksome (“I’M Phoebe Judge” sounds like how a precocious toddler would introduce themselves) -the “dot com” pronunciation is wild—a nails-on-the-chalkboard type trigger I never knew I had -Ads constantly interrupt well-researched and structured stories

Lauren, edibles?

I enjoy your podcast immensely. Not Judy the subject matter but your voice is easy listening, your style is not annoying, and you’re telling a tale, unlike many others who’re displaying their hilarious daily antics and relationship jokes being laughing friends going on and on while we are supposed to find that entertaining. Phoebe? I’d like to thank you for not swearing, not compelled to add colorful language! I’m pleased to follow you. Though I cannot pay subscription fees (I’m on disability in my mid-60’s) though your podcast is very reasonable. I wish you well

I used to really enjoy listening to this podcast. It had interesting and sometimes fun topics. She also has about the best voice I’ve ever heard. The reason for the poor review is the show has shown its obvious bias and agenda. I don’t want to hear about social justice issues hidden into every episode. Every episode now seems to be about mistakes in the criminal justice system on minorities. If not that, something around women’s empowerment. As someone in the middle of the road politically, you are losing a listener but the relentless agenda pushing. Please go back to the way the show used to be that didn’t appear to be pandering to half the country.

Nothing is better

Great stories and well narrated. Its very interesting. Love it.

I love this show and it pains me dearly to say this. But with all the ads and now constant subscription asks, it’s too much. We miss you radiotopia!

It’s .com, not .calm!

I’ve listened to this podcast for years and share it all the time. Some of the best stories I’ve ever heard. Sadly every episode is saturated with an ad by planned parenthood now. Out of all the sponsors why choose that one? I’ve also noticed the content in the channel has gone down along with many many repeats of old episodes.

Most of these cases are engaging and have lots of interesting facts… then they bring some expert and explain how everything is racist. Too much commentary on that, I’m here for THRILLS not for this stuff. Bring me THRILLS

A truly wonderful story! Thank you so much for this episode and so many that you have done. I really appreciate you and your staff.

Mr. Apology may now be my favorite episode (and I adore almost all of them). What a touching story…I stopped and cried while walking down the sidewalk. The kindness we can give one another is quite something.