
Sword and Scale is a weekly true crime podcast covering the dark underworld of crime and the criminal justice system’s response to it. The first episode launched January 1st, 2014 and feature stories of murder, abduction, rape, and even more bizarre forms of crime. It’s the purest form of true-crime where the raw uncensored audio tells the story. Everything from 911 calls to court testimony, inter... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 376 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||

In April of 2024, 25-year-old Megan Bodiford went missing. The search for answers would uncover a violent crime hidden in plain sight and reveal how the signs of danger were there all along.
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The British Club was a close circle of English expats in Fleming Island, Florida. They were friends who looked out for one another like family. So when 65-year-old Sue Mauldin suddenly vanished, they knew something was wrong. What followed was a desp... more
A quiet evening in Washington City, Utah, ended in gunfire inside the Bailey family home. Gail and Joseph Bailey were executed. Their son and daughter-in-law barely escaped through a window. What followed was a sprawling manhunt through the desert ed... more
In Delray Beach, Florida, a routine traffic stop led police to a young man covered in blood. By the next morning, a body had been discovered. What followed was a tense interrogation — and a motive that felt disturbingly small compared to the violence... more
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If he wasn’t going his best Rod Serling impression, maybe it would be tolerable. But he is, so it isn’t. It sounds so ridiculous.
It’s the best one out there and Mike is the best!
Tried to like this show twice but the host is nothing but a racist and bigot.
Not only are the crime stories great but the way Mike tells them is unreal. Plus his reaction and his opinions are smart and sharp and REAL. His intros are great. This and nightmares are by far the best podcast out there for crime. He doesn’t sugar coat. If you take offence to anything he says instead of allowing it to Make you think, question and see other sides that’s on you.
Would love to run into this cat lady clown, and have him express his opinions about liberalism to my face lol
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A gripping true-crime program that delivers immersive, investigation-driven storytelling across a range of cases from disappearances to murders. Episodes commonly blend interviews, police calls, courtroom audio, and expert commentary to lay out motive, method, and the investigative timeline, often highlighting how families, communities, and the justice system respond to violent crime. The host's candid narration and willingness to challenge official narratives give the show a distinct, no-holds-barred tone, which draws listeners who want a vivid, full-spectrum view of complex cases. A standout for many is the meticulous production that pairs raw audio with clear analysis, though some listeners push back on personal views expressed during ep... more
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Sword and Scale launched 13 years ago and published 376 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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Recent guests on Sword and Scale include:
1. Leanne Locklear
2. Courtney Sinagra
3. Brittany Barron
4. Maxwell Anderson
5. David Call
6. Marisol Best
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8. Ashley Jones
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