Sword and Scale

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Sword and Scale is a 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, interviews with victims and sometimes with perpetrators give listeners a 360 degree look at the seedy underbelly of human nature and so-called civilized society. Told from an everyman's point of view, Sword and Scale goes beyond the news clips and the sensationalist headlines to hold up a mirror to the audience and ask, "Is it us versus them? Or are we just like 'them' too?" Sword and scale proves that the worst monsters are real.

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The heart of a man is darkness...No person, place or culture is immune to extreme violence. The worst of the worst cases have occurred all over the world. Be prepared to take a journey, a tour of the world, where the most horrible atrocities have occurred. Murder, rape, incest, dismemberment, & cannibalism... no terrifying detail will be unexplored.Based on actual events, this immersive audio experience will shock you, terrify you, and possibly make you ill. From the creators of Sword and Scale, Dark Topic & The Westside Fairytales comes MONSTRUO, the most terrifying podcast you will ever hear.

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Sword and Scale Rewind, hosted by Matt Fondiler and Ian Bagg, is the comedy aftershow for the popular true-crime podcast Sword and Scale. Each episode number corresponds to it's counterpart on it's sister podcast. So kick back, have a pot or two and listen to some murder-comedy...

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Mike Boudet

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4.1

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4,938 Ratings

Arguably the best true crime podcast out there.

Dec 3

Duncan2958

Whether you agree with his “opinions” or shutter at his loose knowledge of Canadian culture, laws and people. This is still the best true crime podcast I’ve ever come across. Perfect voice to get the listener engaged and keep them interested. Keep up the great podcasts and I’ll keep up the subscription no doubt. Listener since 2016 and never been disappointed. Only con in my opinion is the dub step / music goes on too long. I could do without it completely as it doesn’t go with the murder theme at all.
Heavyweight Champion of True Crime

Nov 18

M7remblay

I don’t review anything. This one has been my fave for 7 years. 911 calls Police interviews Witness interviews Captured audio Courtroom audio Excellent commentary All these are reasons that differentiate Sword & Scale from the rest of True Crime.
Nope

Dec 1

Boujie88

Not as good as it used to be..not at all. Stop interjecting, it’s tiresome. No one wants to hear your racist opinions - just tell the story and keep your opinions to yourself. Stick to the facts…I’m no longer going to pay to listen to your opinions - I will go pay for another who just states the facts. You aren’t as interesting as you think you are.
Questionable Intelligence

Nov 22

MandieMooPoo

I have listened to various renditions of these podcasts for a few years and have always questioned the hosts points/arguments, but everyone has their own opinion and their right to it. Today’s listening, however, sunk to a new low of just plain insulting other people so screw this guy and his questionable intelligence. Only those with low intelligence need to insult others and their choices for “entertainment”. Byyeeeeeee

Sword and Scale is a 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, interviews with victims and sometimes with perpetrators give listeners a 360 degree look at the seedy underbelly of human nature and so-called civilized society. Told from an everyman's point of view, Sword and Scale goes beyond the news clips and the sensationalist headlines to hold up a mirror to the audience and ask, "Is it us versus them? Or are we just like 'them' too?" Sword and scale proves that the worst monsters are real.