Action Park

Criminal

Vox Media Podcast Network

True Crime, Society & Culture, Documentary

4.7 • 38.4K Ratings

🗓️ 23 May 2025

⏱️ 35 minutes

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“Anyone who went to Action Park understood you could get really messed up going there. It was part of why you wanted to go.” Seth Porges made a documentary about Action Park, along with Chris Charles Scott. It’s called Class Action Park. Say hello on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Sign up for our occasional newsletter. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts. Sign up for Criminal Plus to get behind-the-scenes bonus episodes of Criminal, ad-free listening of all of our shows, special merch deals, and more. We also make This is Love and Phoebe Reads a Mystery. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Check out our online shop. Episode transcripts are posted on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:34.6	This week on Criminal Plus, we talked to a judge who's known for handing out creative punishments.
0:40.8	One time, a woman appeared before him in court who had run away when it was time for her to pay for her cab ride.
0:47.1	And I said, now what would have you done if you couldn't get the cab?
0:50.4	She goes, well, I guess I would have to walk.
0:52.2	Listen, how far is it?
0:53.2	She was about 30 miles.
0:54.8	Well, why don't she walk to 30 miles and see what it's like that?
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1:13.0	This episode contains language that may not be suitable for everyone.
1:17.6	Please use discretion.
1:20.5	Anyone who went to Action Park understood you could get really messed up going there.
1:27.5	Not only did we know that, it was a huge part of the appeal.
1:31.9	It was part of why you wanted to go.
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