Sword and Scale

Podcast Series
2014–

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Sword and Scale is a true crime podcast that covers the dark underworld of crime and the criminal justice system's response to it. The program was created by Mike Boudet who looks at everyth... Read allSword and Scale is a true crime podcast that covers the dark underworld of crime and the criminal justice system's response to it. The program was created by Mike Boudet who looks at everything from 911 calls to court testimony, interviews with victims and sometimes with perpetra... Read allSword and Scale is a true crime podcast that covers the dark underworld of crime and the criminal justice system's response to it. The program was created by Mike Boudet who looks at everything from 911 calls to court testimony, interviews with victims and sometimes with perpetrators in order to give you the entire story.

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6.8/10

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Awards
- 7 wins & 5 nominations total

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Mike Boudet

Self - Host

• 2014–2022

Cathy Russon

Self - Founder, CourtChatter

• 2014–2016

Jason Lucky Morrow

Self - Historical Crime Detective

• 2014–2015

Charles Adams

Self - Host, The Truth with Charles Adams

• 2020

James Fallon

Self - Neuroscientist

• 2014

Janice Holly Booth

Self - Author, A Voice Out of Nowhere

• 2014

Bruce R. Johnson

Self - Belle Gunness Expert

• 2014

Dan Zupansky

Self - Host, True Murder

• 2014

Roger Dean Kiser

Self - Founder, The White House Boys Organization

• 2014

Levi Page

Self - Host, The Levi Page Show

• 2014

Natasha A. Frost

Self - Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

• 2014

Dane Ladwig

Self - Author, Dr. H. H. Holmes and The Whitechapel Ripper

• 2014

Glenn Langohr

Self - Author, Prison Riot…

• 2014

Jan-Willem Breure

Self - Filmmaker

• 2015

Diane Fanning

Self - True Crime Author

• 2015

Charles Graeber

Self - Author, The Good Nurse

• 2015

Noreen Gosch

Self - Johnny Gosch's Mother

• 2015

Michelle Elliott

Self - Founder, Kidscape

• 2015

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1SoManySpoons

Used to be great.

This used to be a great podcast. Excellent storytelling by an engaging host. There were always technical issues - the sound was never leveled properly, for example - but it was darn good storytelling. Over the last few years, though, this podcast has gone way downhill.

Instead of focusing on content, every new release has more and more of the time dedicated to the grousing and complaining of the host. He victim-blames, woman-shames, and insults the entirety of GenZ. It has basically gone from a 100% True Crime podcast to a 68% podcast and 22% the host basically yelling "Get off my lawn."

It's unfortunate, but its become cringey and unlistenable. Also, it's shockingly expensive. But I would have paid that cost for the old show. Probably.

10cyca26

Best Crime Podcast!

I can't say how much I love this podcast! I have been listening for many years. Listen for 8 hours straight while at work and helps me focus. Have even started all over again from episode 1. Tried listening to other podcasts but get bored very quickly. I cant seem to follow other podcast, the way they narrate, their tone of voice , it's just a no for me. I love Mike's narration and tone of voice,I love his commentary. I've been a plus member for years and now a fan of Sword and Scale Nightmares. Definitely recommend if you love true crime as I do, you won't regret it. Thank you Sword and Scale for being a part of my life.

6NewNostalgicReview

Possibly the best true crime podcast if not for...

I've been listening to this true crime podcast for years. In fact it's become virtually the only true crime podcast I even listen to these days. It had always been. Solid 10 for me. Until the last few years. Unfortunately the host has decided to continually bring his personal drama into the shows narrative. It never used to bother me when it was slight comments. Not to mention, the host has gone full on MAGA which is bleeding into the content. But now he's going into full blown tirades about his personal feelings and tries to work it into the storyline of the show. Just tell the story. It's great otherwise. 6/10.

1michellehadjuster

Host is incredibly uninformed

The quality of the podcast is great. I was super excited to find it. But after listening to a few episodes, I unfortunately can't stomach anymore.

I guess he's going for edgy, but he just comes across ignorant and annoying. His grasp of psychology is nonexistent, which would be fine, if he didn't offer his uninformed opinion with such conviction.

There is another review that says his arrogant persona is recent, so maybe I'll try listening to some earlier episodes. He tells a decent story but his edge lord commentary is a constant irritant that grows more annoying as you go.

Most podcasters have opinions as they tell the story, and a lot can be super basic. This guy is just extra.

10ash-08447

The best!!!!

My favorite true crime podcast and now TV show! The way storyteller Mike Boudet speaks about the cases is intelligent, factual, and to the point. Not a lot of random chatter. Sword & Scale takes the time to research the cases and bring an unbiased reporting of each case. Real police interviews, 911 calls, audio evidence is used when ever possible and applicable. This is the only true crime podcast I listen to. Each episode is a new case and as of April 1st 2024, the TV has also begun airing and it is powerful and takes this already amazing podcast and adds a strong emotionally powerful visual TV show!