The Tombs
Type: Location
As of November 2026, The Tombs has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 1 podcast, first heard Nov 2026 on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard. Nickname for the holding cells beneath Manhattan Criminal Court where the narrator spent the night; central to the story's jail experience.
The Tombs was the colloquial name for the Manhattan Detention Complex, a municipal jail at 125 White Street in Lower Manhattan, New York City. It was also the nickname for three previous city-run jails in the former Five Points neighborhood of lower Manhattan, in an area now known as the Civic Center, which encompasses New York City Hall, 1 Police Plaza, the courthouses in Foley Square, and the surrounding area.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2026 on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard |
| Type | venue |
| Country | United States |
What do podcasts say about The Tombs?
2 quotes, recorded on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard.
It's where all of the cellmates inmates for the evening reside.
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · · Hear itBelow the court is something that's called the tombs.
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · · Hear it
Who talks about The Tombs on podcasts?
The Tombs came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2026 on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard.
What is The Tombs mentioned alongside?
The Tombs is most often mentioned alongside Manhattan Criminal Court, Manhattan and Dak Shepard.
Mentioned together: Manhattan Criminal Court, Manhattan, Dak Shepard, Monica Padman, Milford Plaza Hotel, Lower East Side, Mr. Purple, Ken Doll, Hair of the Dog