Royal Swindle
True crime podcast review — 2026
Reviewed
"High-society fraud with a genuinely audacious real-world scale."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories
Pros & cons
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
- −Must listen in order — cannot dip in and out between episodes
About this podcast
In 1996, two Australian women touch down in London and become the toast of British high society. One of them starts touting an exclusive investment opportunity, and before long the money is rolling in. Royal Swindle, from Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts, traces how far that scheme went before it collapsed.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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What is Royal Swindle about?
In 1996, two Australian women touch down in London and become the toast of British high society. One of them starts touting an exclusive investment opportunity, and before long the money is rolling in. Royal Swindle, from Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts, traces how far that scheme went before it collapsed.
Is Royal Swindle worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if high-society investment scams interest you". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. Exactly Right and iHeart follow two Australian women who touched down in 1996 London, became the toast of high society, and started touting an investment opportunity that wasn't what it seemed.
Who is Royal Swindle for?
Royal Swindle is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories.
What is the best episode of Royal Swindle to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
Where can I listen to Royal Swindle?
Royal Swindle is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Royal Swindle?
If you enjoy Royal Swindle, you might also like: The Missing Cryptoqueen, Sweet Bobby, The Retrievals, Crimetown. See our full "Podcasts Like Royal Swindle" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Dual host
- Style
- Investigative, incredulous, compelling
- Episode length
- 35-45 min
- Episodes
- 24 episodes
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- United States
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