Sword and Scale
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...
AI overview.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, t…
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On the show
- Sword and Scale18 eps
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
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By chart position
- 🇺🇸United States · True CrimeHOME#43312K to 1.7M
- 🇨🇦Canada · True Crime#686.4K to 34K
- 🇦🇺Australia · True Crime#675.1K to 27K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · True Crime#1372.5K to 13K
- 🇭🇰HK · True Crime#272.4K to 13K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
336K to 1.8M🎙 Biweekly cadence·114 episodes·Last published 3d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
481K to 2.5M🇺🇸93%🇨🇦2%🇦🇺2%+3 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
192K to 1.0M517K real followers tracked across platforms
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Platform Distribution
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/2/26 |  Episode 374 | In Clackamas County, Oregon, a night of heavy drinking left behind more questions than answers. As suspicion and jealousy began to take hold, tensions escalated between two former coworkers. Five days later, one of them was shot to death, and the truth about what started it all remains a mystery.Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com | 1h 02m 05s | ||||||
| 10/19/26 |  Episode 372 | Thirty-three-year-old Jason Schaefer was delivering mail on a quiet afternoon in Longmont, Colorado, when bullets assaulted him. Witnesses saw a figure run from the mailboxes, covered in a hoodie and mask, and at first, the case seemed to point in one direction. But as detectives traced Jason’s final day, they uncovered a tangled web of jealousy, custody fights, family betrayal, and secrets hiding in plain sight, all surrounding a young father who never made it home from work.Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com | 54m 44s | ||||||
| 9/27/26 |  Episode 370 | Jennifer Dulos, an upper-class mom of five, vanished from Connecticut on a spring morning in 2019. Two women, both from privilege, both connected to the same man, would find themselves on opposite sides of what came next. One walked away. The other stayed. As the investigation unfolded, a story emerged - one shaped by money, control, and the quiet ways power is used and abused.Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com | 53m 24s | ||||||
| 9/14/26 |  Episode 368 | When 33-year-old Lashaun Keith’s body is discovered in a remote Michigan hay field, detectives have almost nothing to go on. There are no eyewitnesses and no clear suspects. All they find is a single glove. Sixteen months later, that glove points them to three men, each telling a different story about the same deadly night.Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com | 59m 39s | ||||||
| 8/23/26 | missing personsviolent crime+3 | — | — | — | Megan Bodifordmissing person+4 | — | 1h 11m 41s | ||
| 8/9/26 | disappearanceinvestigation+3 | — | Clay County Sheriff’s Office | Fleming IslandFlorida | disappearanceinvestigation+4 | — | 1h 14m 52s | ||
| 8/6/26 | true crimemurder+4 | — | — | Washington City, UtahSt. George | Bailey familyWashington City+5 | — | 1h 17m 45s | ||
| 8/2/26 | true crimeinterrogation+3 | — | — | Delray Beach, Florida | Delray Beachtraffic stop+4 | — | 1h 11m 15s | ||
| 7/21/26 | missing persontrue crime+3 | — | — | Kissimmee, Florida | Madeline Sotodisappearance+7 | — | 58m 39s | ||
| 7/17/26 | disappearancehiking+4 | — | — | — | disappearancebiomedical engineer+3 | — | 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
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Distribution & Reach
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 #27 in HK, currently #27 in HK.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HK | — | #27 | #27 | — |
| United States | — | #43 | #43 | — |
| NG | — | #54 | #54 | — |
| Australia | — | #67 | #67 | — |
| South Africa | — | #67 | #67 | — |
| Canada | — | #68 | #68 | — |
| IS | — | #75 | #75 | — |
| Finland | — | #76 | #76 | — |
| Sweden | — | #121 | #121 | — |
| PT | — | #122 | #122 | — |
| GR | — | #122 | #122 | — |
| VN | — | #127 | #127 | — |
| Brazil | — | #130 | #130 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #137 | #137 | — |
| AT | — | #154 | #154 | — |
| South Korea | — | #155 | #155 | — |
| AE | — | #157 | #157 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #172 | #172 | — |
| PL | — | #178 | #178 | — |
| Japan | — | #181 | #181 | — |
Chart Positions
23 placements across 23 markets.
Chart Positions
23 placements across 23 markets.