Podcast Episodes

The Pointe Shoes

Episode 78

Growing up, Ashton Edwards spent hours watching videos of famous ballerinas. Ashton loved the ballet “Swan Lake” – especially the role of the Swan Qu…

2 years, 10 months ago

The Barbizon Hotel

Episode 77

In its early days, the magazine Mademoiselle positioned itself as “the magazine for smart young women.” It published work by Truman Capote, Albert Ca…

2 years, 11 months ago

The Contestant

Episode 76

After Jean Westcott's first "Jeopardy!" audition, she waited 18 months to find out if she'd be on the show. She didn't get called, so she auditioned …

2 years, 11 months ago

Jiminy Crickets

Here's a little preview of what we’re making over on Criminal Plus! We’re having a lot of fun making these bonus episodes. In each one, Criminal co-c…

2 years, 11 months ago

Here I Am

Episode 75

Jules Hirsh had his first bar mitzvah when he was 13 years old, in 1946. Seventy years later, he celebrated a second one, at 83 - and then his wife, …

3 years ago

Phoebe vs. Oyster

We’re coming up on 10 years of our other show, Criminal. In the past decade, we've loved taking the show all over the country - including the time I …

3 years ago

Beatrix Potter and Her Sheep

Episode 74

“It's all about finding the place that makes you happy, finding the life that makes you happy, and not worrying that other people make different choi…

3 years ago

A Really Terrible Orchestra

Episode 73

In the Really Terrible Orchestra of the Triangle, it's perfectly good to sound bad. Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Follow the show and…

3 years, 1 month ago

The Wolves

Episode 72

We go searching for wolves in Yellowstone National Park, and learn about the dramatic and surprisingly relatable relationship between a powerful youn…

3 years, 1 month ago

The Other Phoebe Judge

A preview of what we’re making over on Criminal Plus! Hear me and Criminal co-creator Lauren Spohrer taking your questions, telling stories, and talk…

3 years, 1 month ago