Swindled
True crime fans bored of murder who want to be outraged by institutional and corporate evil; anyone who appreciates deadpan humor and business crime.
Podcasts Like Swindled
If you loved Swindled, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of White-Collar Crime, Environmental Crime, Fraud shows.
Why listeners love Swindled
Columbia Journalism Review called Swindled 'the funniest, most expansive podcast' in the true crime genre — the anonymous host's deadpan fury at corporate evil is utterly addictive. Listeners rate its binge factor at 6/10.
Binge Factor
6/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Episodic
New case with every episode
Style
Dry, satirical, outrageously funny
Presentation approach
Episode Length
~30-45 min per episode; large backlog; weekly
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Swindled
American Scandal
History and current affairs enthusiasts who want true crime-style storytelling applied to institutional corruption and political failures.
My Favorite Murder
True crime fans who enjoy comedy and warm friendship chemistry alongside the darkness; especially popular with women; great for those who find straight true crime too heavy.
Scam Goddess
True crime fans who want to laugh as much as they're appalled; people interested in fraud and financial crimes without all the violence.
You're Wrong About
True crime fans who want rehabilitation of misrepresented stories; listeners interested in media criticism and the gap between how crimes were reported and what the evidence actually showed.
Gangster Capitalism
True crime fans interested in white-collar crime, education inequality, and how institutional privilege is bought and sold; anyone who wondered what really happened with Operation Varsity Blues.
American Scandal
History and current affairs enthusiasts who want true crime-style storytelling applied to institutional corruption and political failures.
Criminal
Listeners who appreciate literary storytelling and want true crime that feels more like Radio 4 documentary than sensational thriller; people who hate the mainstream true crime format.
Sweet Bobby
Tortoise Media's definitive account of a years-long catfishing scheme — one of the most-discussed UK true crime podcasts of the decade.
The Retrievals
True crime fans interested in medical crime, systemic bias, and the treatment of women in healthcare; essential for anyone who has ever been dismissed by a doctor.
The Missing Cryptoqueen
BBC journalist Jamie Bartlett tracks down Dr Ruja Ignatova, who persuaded millions to invest in OneCoin before vanishing without a trace.
Two-Faced: John of God
Exactly Right and iHeart investigate João Teixeira de Faria, the Brazilian 'spiritual healer' known worldwide as John of God, accused of abuse by hundreds.
Crimetown
True crime fans who want novelistic, character-driven storytelling about organised crime and institutional corruption; listeners who want something that feels as much like great drama as documentary.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swindled (original) | Episodic | United States | 6/10 |
| American Scandal | Serialized | United States | 6/10 |
| My Favorite Murder | Episodic | United States | 5/10 |
| Scam Goddess | Episodic | United States | 6/10 |
| You're Wrong About | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Gangster Capitalism | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| American Scandal | Serialized | United States | 6/10 |
| Criminal | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Sweet Bobby | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Swindled?
The best alternatives to Swindled are podcasts that share its White-Collar Crime, Environmental Crime, Fraud focus and episodic format. Our editorial team has hand-picked the most similar shows based on content type, storytelling style, and community ratings.
Why do people love Swindled?
Swindled is known for its dry, satirical, outrageously funny approach to White-Collar Crime and Environmental Crime. It scores 6/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it. It has earned a "Must Listen" rating from our editorial team.
How long are episodes of Swindled?
Episodes of Swindled are typically ~30-45 min per episode; large backlog; weekly long. It follows an episodic format, with each episode covering a different case.
Where can I listen to Swindled?
Swindled is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Patreon. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of Swindled to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Lumber Liquidators or WellCare Health Plans are standout episodes; any will work as a standalone. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.