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 | Twice weekly | Episodes | 366 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentaryTrue CrimeSociety & Culture |
When a homeless woman in Anchorage finds a discarded SD card, she hopes it holds music. Instead, she uncovers something far more disturbing - graphic videos documenting the torture and murder of a woman later identified as 30-year-old Kathleen Henry.... more
When 27-year-old Jamie Haggard vanished from her Kenmore, WA home in June 2016, she was just another name added to the long list of missing people in King County. Eventually, weeks turned into months. After several dead ends, sifting suspects, and bo... more
When a traffic accident in Georgia led to a deadly confrontation, the line between heroism and vigilante justice blurred. A 21-year-old woman took matters into her own hands, but was she trying to help—or hunting down a man who never posed a threat? ... more
At just 16 years old, Daniel Gore had already fallen through the cracks. While homeless in Beaverton, Oregon, he kept mostly to the confines of his tent in the woods while looking inward for a sense of belonging. Survival on the fringes wasn’t easy -... more
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Would be a great show if he could hold his tongue a bit. I’m generally on his side but bashing libraries and the homeless in general is not the way.
Mike’s not for everyone, especially if you have thin skin. But i appreciate his honestly! And more importantly this is probably the most well done true crime podcast out there! Love it!
I’ve been listening to this podcast for a long time. I like the recordings the host adds, I think it makes it stand out from other true crime podcasts.
I’ve been ignoring the political whininess he’s added to the show. I had taken a break from listening for a while for other unrelated reasons and just started again.
I listened to episode 316 and it was laughable how much he tied his hatred of women into the story.
Maybe that’s just how the show is now, but it’s sounds so ridiculous from an o... more
I absolutely love this podcast!!! I look forward to new episodes every week. No other is like yours…everything feels raw and real l in your storytelling. Please never stop making episodes
Mike, thank you for your statement after Charlie Kirk’s assassination. This insanity needs to stop. And we all must speak out.
This is the best true crime podcast out there.
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Apple Podcasts | #181 | |
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Apple Podcasts | #228 |
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This podcast presents a gripping exploration of true crime stories, uncovering the darker facets of human nature and the intricate interplay with the criminal justice system. Episodes typically feature harrowing narratives about murder, abduction, and other severe crimes, punctuated with real audio elements such as 911 calls and courtroom testimonies. This raw format allows for an immersive experience, making it a compelling listen for those drawn to unsettling stories from the criminal underworld. The podcast seeks to expose uncomfortable truths about society's failings and the individuals who inhabit its fringes, providing an unfiltered glance at real-life horror with a focus on investigative depth and emotional resonance.
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Sword and Scale launched 12 years ago and published 366 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. Hannah Payne
2. Michelle Rogers
3. Matthew Crumback
4. Kay Baker
5. Jennifer Kukla
6. Julie Imirowicz
7. Megan Imirowicz
8. Isabella Tagliarini
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