Swindled
SwindledA narrative true-crime podcast that uses immersive storytelling, archival audio, and cinematic sound design to explore the world of white-collar crime, con artists, and corporate evil. From Ponzi schemes and financial fraud to environmental disasters and political scandals, each story reveals how greed, deception, and the pursuit of power have shaped our world—often with devastating consequences. ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 247 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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Originally published August 22, 2022
A beloved ice cream brand issues a recall when its products are linked to a listeria outbreak.
Prelude: Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota, Florida, continues to sell tainted ice cream while under investigation.
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A nationwide infant formula shortage reveals the ugly truth about the industry and the multinational corporation at its center.
Prelude: A promising infant formula startup is linked to a botulism outbreak.
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Originally published June 11, 2025
A bizarre and sinister harassment campaign targeting a married couple in Massachusetts is linked to executives at one of the world’s largest e-commerce companies.
Prelude: A content creator orchestrates a grievanc... more
A family is torn apart as the lives of two wealthy brothers unravel in spectacular fashion on opposite sides of the world.
Prelude: 'The Milkshake Murder' shocks the expatriate community in Hong Kong.
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- Turn the volume up!
Please make the audio louder. I like to listen to podcasts as I do things around the house, but Swindled is almost impossible to listen to without headphones or a speaker. Most other podcasts I listen to at 75% volume and have no problem hearing it even with other noise around me. It is especially quiet during the clips you play, but even the normal narration is pretty quiet too.
Apple Podcasts3Budaj123
United States17 days ago Solid podcast overall, well done for the most part. Some may find the backing music and delivery to be bland or cheesy, but I find it enhances things.
-1 ⭐: No citation of sources. Debunked conspiracy theory nonsense (Lost Cosmonaut theory) being peddled as fact in the Challenger episode. However, that episode had excellent coverage of that disaster, and got me to research it for myself further via multiple books.
-1 ⭐: lack of specific content warnings, e.g., **graphic** animal abuse in a few... more
Podcast Addict318 days agofourthmarker- Swindled
Brilliant
Hi Swindled I am just about to subscribe bc this is one of the best podcasts I’ve heard…
BUT (BIG BUT) is there any way I can opt out to the background music drama. I have ear buds and the background music is driving me insane. It’s nearly louder than you the narrator. Same with nearly every other podcast I hear, Why ? I wonder.
Please help
Your voice is enough I love it
Thanks
Bernie 🇦🇺🦘
Apple Podcasts5Bernie’s 3
Australia19 days ago Good content. Dude needs to speak up. You turn your volume up to her him trying to sound edgy or something just to get blasted by high volume commercials.
Podcast Addict222 days agoKsdtoday- Good but Amateurish
The host’s narration can use some improvement. Unprofessional microphone quality and amateur voice work.
That said, the research and presentation are good. These stories need to be told.
Apple Podcasts3Durst98United States23 days ago
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Apple Podcasts | #128 | United States/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #85 |  Canada/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #162 |  United Kingdom/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #106 |  Italy/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #128 | Australia/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #231 |  Germany/True Crime |
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A hard-hitting, narrative-driven deep dive into white-collar crime, corporate fraud, and the fallout from major scandals. Episodes blend archival audio, investigative reporting, and cinematic sound design to unpack how greed, deception, and power reshape economies, communities, and policy. Listeners can expect thorough, sourcing-heavy storytelling that connects historical frauds and environmental disasters to broader systems of accountability, with occasional updates and guest perspectives from people closely tied to these crises. The format often includes long-form investigations, contemporaneous voiceovers, and clear lessons for audiences who want to understand who was harmed and how misdeeds were uncovered and addressed.
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Swindled launched 9 years ago and published 247 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. John Stamos
2. Trevor Milton
3. Judy Piat
4. Russell Bliss
5. Marilyn Leisner
6. Sid Hammer
7. Joe Kapstick
8. Rita LaVelle
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