About this episode

The episode explores humorous and absurd criminal acts as a light-hearted break from serious topics.

We’re officially back from CrimeCon 2026, and to be honest, we need a break from the heavy stuff. This week’s mini-episode is a palate cleanser. We’re diving into the absolute bottom of the barrel when it comes to criminal genius—from the bank robber who thought lemon juice made him invisible, to barefoot bandits, to people who just can't seem to avoid googling their plans. Join us for a quick, light look at the criminals who made us laugh, facepalm, and wonder how they ever thought they’d ge...

People in this episode

Hosts: Jeannine Anderson, Natalie Halcomb

Topics covered

• criminal behavior
• humor
• crime
• light-hearted
• palate cleanser

Keywords

• criminal genius
• bank robber
• lemon juice
• barefoot bandits
• googling plans

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