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Sword and Scale

Sword and Scale
Murder
Domestic Violence
Melinda Schaefer
Harvest View Apartments
Murder Investigation
Sidnee Stephens
P-Town Saints
Bipolar Disorder
Rashawn Williams
Micheal Redlick
Danielle Redlick
Jessica Lewis
Austin Wenner
Michael Dudley
Pickneyville
Tracy Stephens
Dakota
Baltimore County
Juggalo
Winter Park, Florida

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

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes366Founded12 years ago
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In a quiet Ohio suburb where families mow their lawns and kids ride bikes on the sidewalks, police uncover a bloody scene: two decomposing bodies, Regina Capobianco and her friend John Mann, buried beneath trash inside a modest home. As investigators... more

When Sean Lannon arrived at his uncle Mike’s house in March 2021, it appeared to be the start of a family tragedy. But, as investigators investigated further, a much darker story started to come to light - one that spanned across states and years, pr... more

In the quiet backroads of Dallas County, Missouri, investigators uncovered a nightmare hidden in plain sight. Cassidy Rainwater, a young woman whose search for stability led her to a remote cabin. What seemed at first like an isolated disappearance s... more

In East Cleveland, Ohio, Diane Madison - a mother and grandmother - was also a woman remembered fondly by her neighbors. In 2019, she woke to a knife at her throat, and the assailant was her very own grandson, Jalen Plummer. Years earlier, another tr... more

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Recent Guests

Jen Bucholtz
Former US Army counterintelligence agent and forensic science educator
American Military University
Episode: Episode 336
Dr. Larry Gould
Father of Rebekah Gould
Episode: Episode 336
Jason Flaum
Veteran record executive turned innocence advocate and founder of Lava for Good
Lava for Good / Innocence Project
Episode: Episode 332
Charlie Starner
A father and friend who tragically became a victim of Isaac Pence's violence at a birthday party.
Episode: Episode 326
Isaac Pence
An attendee at the party with a history of violence and alcohol abuse; he was the perpetrator of the stabbing.
Episode: Episode 326
Sabra Flagg
Isaac Pence's girlfriend; present during the stabbing and later charged for obstructing justice.
Episode: Episode 326
Dulton Flagg
The 23-year-old birthday celebrant who rented the cabin for the party.
Episode: Episode 326
Baron Lee
The survivor of a shooting attempt orchestrated by his ex-wife.
Episode: Episode 322
Denise Johnson
Mother of murder victim Erika Huff who survived the attack.
Episode: Episode 321

Host

Mike Boudet
Host with a focus on true crime storytelling, often incorporating personal and societal perspectives into the narrative.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 93.1k ratings
  • What happened?

    Have you noticed that the really positive reviews are from 5 or more years ago although they are curiously at the top of the review feed? Maybe people are tired of the politics in the recent shows, particularly at the end?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    PodcastListener-2020
    United States14 days ago
  • Drink some water bro

    Bro your mouth sounds dry in new eps.

    Sounds like your tongue is sticking to every part of your mouth when you talk.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    goodpodclub
    United States17 days ago
  • Number One Podcast

    I have been listening to sword and scale since 2017 and it's the most amazing podcast out there!!! Mike is awesome. I can't imagine how hard it is to produce all this information he truly is a gem!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mamiita702
    United States18 days ago
  • Love the show

    I do love this show, but we have to agree that Ohio is not as bad as it is portrayed here among your podcast sessions I live in North eastern right on Lake Erie and I live in a very nice sort of middle class neighborhood. I’ve been in some really tragic situations both my fault and the criminal element that affected me at this time plz don’t generalize keep up your great work in true crime one if not the best podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kirkvet
    United States19 days ago
  • The R Word? Really?

    I’d like to start by acknowledging that this podcast is well written, includes great clips of real life audio, and lays out the story well for listeners. But I had to give it one star because of the ridiculous and consistent use of the R word from the host. Wake up man, it’s not 2002. If you were well researched or had an ounce of empathy, you’d understand that this term is derogatory and should have been removed from your vocabulary nearly a decade ago. Based on the picture of the host and his ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    katieg48
    United States19 days ago

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The podcast is praised for its raw storytelling and compelling true crime narrations, highlighting strong investigative work.
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Episode 336
Q: How long did you live with Rebekah?
For about two months.
Episode 336
Q: Tim, how did you come to know Rebekah?
We worked at Sonic together.
Episode 328
Q: When was the last time you guys spoke with him?
David and Sherry last spoke with Brad earlier that day; he was returning from a wedding and mentioned they could visit.
Episode 308
Q: What did you do to her?
I strangled her.
Episode 308
Q: What happened to Valerie?
Valerie got carried away.

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Engaging with the dark complexities of crime, this podcast offers listeners an unflinching look at the criminal justice system through real-life cases of murder, abduction, and other heinous acts. Each episode meticulously pieces together narratives from uncensored audio clips, including chilling 911 calls, courtroom testimonies, and interviews with both victims and perpetrators. The compelling storytelling style immerses the audience in the disturbing realities of human nature, reflecting on the often grim realities that lie beneath the surface of society.

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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. Jen Bucholtz
2. Dr. Larry Gould
3. Jason Flaum
4. Charlie Starner
5. Isaac Pence
6. Sabra Flagg
7. Dulton Flagg
8. Baron Lee

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