Sword and Scale
True crime veterans who want visceral, no-holds-barred storytelling with authentic audio evidence; not suitable for beginners or those sensitive to graphic content.
Podcasts Like Sword and Scale
If you loved Sword and Scale, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder, Serial Killer, Missing Person, Psychological Crime shows.
Why listeners love Sword and Scale
Sword and Scale pioneered the use of real crime audio in podcasting — if you have a strong stomach and want raw, unfiltered true crime, this is the deepest and darkest dive available.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Episodic
New case with every episode
Style
Dark, intense, immersive, graphic
Presentation approach
Episode Length
~60 min per episode, 340+ episodes since January 2014
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if niche interests you
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Sword and Scale
Casefile True Crime
Listeners who prefer documentary-style narration with high production standards and zero filler; purists who want the facts and nothing else.
Crime Junkie
True crime fans who want concise, well-researched episodes without excessive banter or filler; great for commuters.
True Crime Recaps
Two storytellers go through widely discussed true crime cases.
Chalk Murder To Me
Local reporters examine crimes in Mansfield, Ohio.
A Million Other Choices
A Canadian-hosted, victim-centred true crime podcast covering murder and other criminal cases from around the world, with a particular interest in the Canadian justice system.
Son of a Hitman
Investigates hitman Charles Harrelson and the crimes linked to him.
Murder In The Rain
Two hosts cover cases from the Pacific Northwest.
True Crime Fix
A victim-first true crime show.
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
Foggy gaslit streets. A quiet courtroom. And crimes that history tried to bury. <
MURDERISH
Jami Rice tells real cases in full, from start to finish, with detailed research.
Profiler: True Crime Africa
A journalist and a forensic psychologist look at South African crimes.
Gone South
Narrative series about crime in the American South, now widening to other regions.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sword and Scale (original) | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Casefile True Crime | Episodic | Australia | 7/10 |
| Crime Junkie | Episodic | United States | 6/10 |
| True Crime Recaps | Episodic | United States | — |
| Chalk Murder To Me | Episodic | United States | — |
| A Million Other Choices | Episodic | Canada | — |
| Son of a Hitman | Serialized | United States | — |
| Murder In The Rain | Episodic | United States | — |
| True Crime Fix | Episodic | United Kingdom | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Sword and Scale?
The best alternatives to Sword and Scale are podcasts that share its Murder, Serial Killer, Missing Person, Psychological Crime 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 Sword and Scale?
Sword and Scale is known for its dark, intense, immersive, graphic approach to Murder and Serial Killer. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Sword and Scale?
Episodes of Sword and Scale are typically ~60 min per episode, 340+ episodes since January 2014 long. It follows an episodic format, with each episode covering a different case.
Where can I listen to Sword and Scale?
Sword and Scale is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of Sword and Scale to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 68 (Dee Dee Blanchard) or Episode 1 for chronological context. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.