Sword and Scale
by Sword and Scale
Is this your podcast?Sword and Scale is an independent podcast known for its deep dives into the darker aspects of crime and the criminal justice system. Launched in January 2014, the host explores a variety of true crime topics, including murder, abduction, an…
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Audience Interest
- true crime stories
- criminal justice system
Podcast Focus
- murder and abduction stories
- uncensored crime audio
Publishing Consistency
- weekly episodes
- active for 12 years
Platform Reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- growing listener base
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 35 chart positions in 35 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Documentary#11M to 3M
- 🇨🇦CA · Documentary#11M to 3M
- 🇦🇺AU · Documentary#6300K to 1M
- 🇮🇳IN · Documentary#9100K to 300K
- 🇰🇷KR · Documentary#3130K to 100K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
1.4M to 4.3M🎙 ~2x weekly·101 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
2.8M to 8.5M🇺🇸35%🇨🇦35%🇦🇺12%+32 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
837K to 2.6M517K real followers tracked across platforms
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From 16 epsHost
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Recent episodes
Episode 360
Jul 21, 2026
58m 39s
Episode 358
Jul 17, 2026
1h 10m 40s
Episode 357
Jul 12, 2026
1h 11m 15s
Episode 356
Jun 28, 2026
1h 10m 25s
Episode 355
Jun 17, 2026
58m 14s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/21/26 |  Episode 360 | 13-year-old Madeline Soto vanishes on what should have been an ordinary school morning in Kissimmee, Florida. She’s dropped off just a block away, and nothing about it feels unusual. She walks off, heading toward school… and disappears. By the afternoon, panic sets in. Calls to 911 reveal a family scrambling for answers: rechecking routes, calling friends, waiting for help that isn’t coming fast enough. She never made it to class. No one saw her arrive. Beneath the family’s lies, it’s a race against the clock to find Maddie.Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com | 58m 39s | ||||||
| 7/17/26 |  Episode 358 | When 25-year-old biomedical engineer Jonathan Amerault disappeared, it felt like another one of his hiking trips had gone horribly wrong. But the scene in the woods, and the female co-worker found beside his brutalized body, told a much more sinister story of love and blind rage.Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com | 1h 10m 40s | ||||||
| 7/12/26 | true crimeinvestigation+4 | — | — | MilwaukeeLake Michigan | Sade RobinsonMilwaukee+5 | — | 1h 11m 15s | ||
| 6/28/26 | murderinvestigation+4 | — | University of Wisconsin–Madison | — | Brittany Zimmermannmurder+4 | — | 1h 10m 25s | ||
| 6/17/26 | murder investigationuncertainty+3 | — | — | — | Virgil BestShirley Best+5 | — | 58m 14s | ||
| 6/7/26 | murder investigationburglary+3 | — | — | Indiana | Harold AllenMarsha Allen+5 | — | 1h 13m 56s | ||
| 5/12/26 | disappearancetrue crime+3 | — | — | — | Gary Farrisdisappearance+3 | — | 1h 14m 56s | ||
| 4/29/26 | murdertrue crime+3 | — | — | — | Cati Blauveltmurder+4 | — | 1h 23m 27s | ||
| 4/22/26 | homicide investigationobsession+3 | — | — | Austin | Diane Holikmurder+6 | — | 1h 13m 18s | ||
| 4/11/26 | murdertrust+4 | — | — | Niles, Ohio | Marie Belcastromurder+5 | — | 59m 39s | ||
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| 4/5/26 | self-defensefamily secrets+3 | — | — | Oklahoma | Collin Griffith911 call+5 | — | 1h 00m 18s | ||
| 3/21/26 | true crimemurder+3 | — | — | Englewood, Colorado | murderEnglewood+4 | — | 58m 17s | ||
| 3/8/26 | murderinvestigation+3 | — | — | Ohio | murderOhio+5 | — | 1h 06m 29s | ||
| 3/1/26 | family tragedyinvestigation+4 | — | — | — | Sean LannonMike+5 | — | 1h 00m 05s | ||
| 2/21/26 | disappearanceinvestigation+3 | — | — | Dallas County, Missouri | Cassidy RainwaterDallas County+5 | — | 1h 12m 24s | ||
| 2/6/26 | true crimefamily tragedy+3 | — | — | East Cleveland, Ohio | Diane MadisonJalen Plummer+5 | — | 1h 07m 57s | ||
| 1/27/26 | murdertrue crime+3 | — | — | Arkansas | Rebekah Gouldmurder+4 | — | 1h 24m 19s | ||
| 1/10/26 | murdergrief+3 | — | — | Texas | murderAnggy Diaz+5 | — | 55m 53s | ||
| 1/4/26 |  Episode 333 | When 46-year-old Victoria Schafer was killed by a falling log at a popular Ohio state park, it first appeared to be a tragic accident — until investigators uncovered the truth. What followed was a tangled web of lies, teenage recklessness, and a crime that never made any sense.Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com | 1h 16m 26s | ||||||
| 12/12/25 |  Episode 332 | In August 2000, eighteen-year-old Jessica Currin was found burned behind a middle school in Mayfield, Kentucky. The case went cold until a determined homemaker named Susan Galbreath decided she could solve it herself. Against all odds, she did what police couldn’t: she found witnesses, uncovered leads, and helped to deliver a conviction.Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com | 1h 11m 12s | ||||||
| 12/6/25 |  Episode 331 | When 65-year-old Kenneth Reece returned to his quiet farmhouse, he found a nightmare waiting: a decapitated body in his living room and his estranged son, Kenny McBride, claiming ignorance. But once detectives uncovered the victim’s head, the gruesome truth and deep family scars started to surface.Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com | 1h 06m 48s | ||||||
| 12/1/25 |  Episode 330 | In October 2016, a teenage girl was found brutally murdered along a jogging trail in St. Joseph, Missouri. She was naked, stabbed repeatedly, and her throat was slashed. As investigators dug into the case, they uncovered a disturbing web of delusion, detachment, and darkness. What began as a baffling mystery ultimately led to a chilling discovery. This murder had been carried out as part of a planned satanic ritual.Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com | 1h 25m 48s | ||||||
| 11/17/25 |  Episode 328 | In a quiet Ohio town shaped by coal and tradition, Brad McGarry is found dead in his basement. At first, it looks like a break-in. But as detectives dig deeper, they uncover a complex friendship, a hidden relationship, and a web of lies that unravels in the interrogation room. This is a story of secrets, pressure, and the cost of keeping them buried.Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com | 1h 08m 47s | ||||||
| 11/6/25 |  Episode 327 | When Kajavia Globe disappeared, her family’s worst fears came true in a city hardened by loss. As frustration with police mounted, the community - neighbors, a sanitation worker, a mother who refused to give up - kept pushing forward. In the end, justice came not from the system, but from those who refused to stay silent.Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com | 58m 01s | ||||||
| 11/2/25 |  Episode 326 | A night of celebration at a remote cabin takes a horrifying turn when a fight breaks out and a young father steps in to calm things down. Within moments, the party descends into chaos, and a single act of violence changes lives forever.Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com | 1h 16m 51s | ||||||
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Sword and Scale is an independent podcast known for its deep dives into the darker aspects of crime and the criminal justice system. Launched in January 2014, the host explores a variety of true crime topics, including murder, abduction, and bizarre criminal cases, often incorporating raw audio elements like 911 calls and court testimonies to provide an immersive listening experience. The show’s unique approach lies in its commitment to presenting unfiltered, real-life narratives that offer listeners an unvarnished look at the criminal underworld. Each episode typically features a blend of documentary storytelling and interviews, allowing for a comprehensive examination of the subject matter. This podcast appeals primarily to true crime enthusiasts who seek a gritty, authentic exploration of crime stories. With an estimated audience of 3.2 million to 9.8 million, listeners gain insights into the complexities of human behavior and the far-reaching impacts of crime, making it a compelling choice for those fascinated by societal issues and justice.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 517K
- Total plays: 14M
- Total reviews: 68K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 25K
Castbox
- Followers: 413K
- Plays: 14M
- Reviews: 7.3K
YouTube
- Subscribers: 2
Podcast App
- Followers: 63K
- Reviews: 61K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 16K
- Reviews: 148
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Audience
seniors
Key insights
What the show covers
- murder and abduction stories
- uncensored crime audio
- victim and perpetrator interviews
- 360 degree crime perspectives
Audience interests
- true crime stories
- criminal justice system
- dark human nature
- bizarre crime cases
Platform reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- growing listener base
- not specified yet
- broad distribution expected
Publishing consistency
- weekly episodes
- active for 12 years
- over 100 episodes
- consistent release schedule
Chart history for Sword and Scale
Peaked at #1 in United States, top 10 in 8 of 47 tracked markets, currently #1 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| Canada | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| South Africa | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| United States | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| Australia | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| IS | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| KE | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| India | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| Canada | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| KE | — | #17 | #17 | — |
| PH | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| South Africa | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| GR | — | #21 | #21 | — |
| NG | — | #21 | #21 | — |
| SG | — | #26 | #26 | — |
| Ireland | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| TH | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| Australia | — | #30 | #30 | — |
| South Korea | — | #31 | #31 | — |
Chart Positions
47 placements across 35 markets.
Chart Positions
47 placements across 35 markets.