10 Podcasts like Sword and Scale

If you’re looking for true crime podcasts similar to Sword and Scale, look no further than this list of recommendations from the Podyssey community — you’re sure to find some fascinating cases to dive into!
Last Updated: Jul 22nd, 2021
1. Sword and Scale Rewind
Sword and Scale Rewind, hosted by Matt Fondiler and Stefanie Wilder-Taylor, is the aftershow for the popular true-crime podcast Sword and Scale.
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57:43 | Oct 10th, 2021
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This is the conclusion to the Ezra McCandless story, in which the guys discuss what really happened to Alex Woodworth, Ezra's bizarre behavior at her trial...... and stuff like that. See Privacy Poli...Show More
2. Casefile True Crime
Fact is scarier than fiction. Subscribe to Casefile Premium to receive ad-free episodes released one week early, along with access to bonus Q&A’s, our exclusive show ‘Behind the Files’, and more.
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1:19:21 | Feb 10th, 2018
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[Part 1 of 3] Pennsylvania State University student Ross Ulbricht had been fascinated with mathematics and science from a young age. During his college years, he developed a new fascination with li...Show More
3. Invisible Choir
The Invisible Choir true crime podcast examines the most heinous murders through investigative storytelling, primary source audio, and victim testimonials. We aim to bring voice to the voiceless, and visibility to the invisible....Show More
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54:38 | Jun 14th, 2020
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46-year-old Houston native George Floyd’s tragic death at the hands of four Minneapolis police officers galvanized a worldwide movement to end police brutality against Black men and communities of col...Show More
4. Canadian True Crime
Explore some of the most controversial, heartbreaking and thought-provoking true crime cases in Canadian history with Kristi Lee, an Australian who has been living in Canada for 12 years.Utilizing facts curated from court documents, trial reporting a...Show More
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26:36 | Jan 29th, 2017
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[Part 1 of 2] They call them the Ken and Barbie killers. The perpetrators of one of Canada’s most heinous and notorious crime sprees. They were a good-looking couple and seemed to have it al...Show More
5. Criminal
Criminal is the first of its kind. A show about people who’ve done wrong, been wronged, or gotten caught somewhere in the middle. Hosted by Phoebe Judge. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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19:01 | Jan 30th, 2015
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Dan Stevenson has lived in Oakland's Eastlake neighborhood for 40 years. He says crime has been an issue for as long as he can remember, but he isn't one to call the police on drug dealers or sex work...Show More
6. True Crime Garage
Each week Nic and the Captain fire up the true crime garage flying ship fueled with beer, great discussion and listener participation. The garage covers a new case each week from headline news to local real life horror stories. Discussions about Seri...Show More
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Brandon Lawson 911 Tape /// Part 1 ////// 85
1:10:58 | Mar 1st, 2017
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Brandon Lawson 911 Tape /// Part1 ////// 85 TrueCrimeGarage.com August 9th - 2013, Bronte, Texas- A young father of four left his home in the middle of the night. While driving his truck to his fat...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.7. Crime Junkie
If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people.
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45:38 | Dec 18th, 2017
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The story everyone thinks they know... but do you really? In part one we cover Laci’s disappearance and the suspicion that fell on her husband Scott Peterson.
8. Trace Evidence
Trace Evidence is a weekly true crime podcast that focuses on unsolved cases, from chilling murders to missing persons. Join host Steven Pacheco as he examines each case, diving deep into the evidence and exploring the theories which revolve around ...Show More
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9. In the Dark
Serial investigative journalism from APM Reports, with host Madeleine Baran and a team of reporters. Season 1 looked at the abduction of Jacob Wetterling in rural Minnesota and the accountability of sheriffs in solving crime. Season 2 examined the ca...Show More
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34:46 | Sep 7th, 2016
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The abduction of Jacob Wetterling, which made parents more vigilant and led to the first national requirement that states track sex offenders via registries, took place before moonrise on a warm Octob...Show More
10. The Generation Why Podcast
The Generation Why Podcast released its first episode in 2012 and pioneered the true crime genre in the podcasting world. Two friends, Aaron & Justin, break down theories and give their opinions on unsolved murders, controversies, mysteries and consp...Show More
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1:25:34 | Apr 29th, 2018
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West Valley City, Utah. December 7th, 2009. Josh Powell took his two sons camping at 12:30am so they could have s'mores. This wasn't a typical trip to take during a snow storm and on a Monday morning,...Show More