Swindled
True crime podcast review — 2026
"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."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories
Pros
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
Anonymous host 'A Concerned Citizen' delivers dry, withering narrations of real-world white-collar crime — corporate fraud, environmental disasters, Ponzi schemes, and regulatory failures — with biting satire and meticulous research.
Best episode to start with
Lumber Liquidators or WellCare Health Plans are standout episodes; any will work as a standalone
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about Swindled
What is Swindled about?
Anonymous host 'A Concerned Citizen' delivers dry, withering narrations of real-world white-collar crime — corporate fraud, environmental disasters, Ponzi schemes, and regulatory failures — with biting satire and meticulous research.
Is Swindled worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". The community has rated it 8.0/10 overall. True crime fans bored of murder who want to be outraged by institutional and corporate evil; anyone who appreciates deadpan humor and business crime.
Who is Swindled for?
Swindled is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories.
What is the best episode of Swindled to start with?
We recommend starting with Lumber Liquidators or WellCare Health Plans are standout episodes; any will work as a standalone. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
What podcasts are similar to Swindled?
If you enjoy Swindled, you might also like: American Scandal, My Favorite Murder, Scam Goddess, Anatomy of a Scam. See our full "Podcasts Like Swindled" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Dry, satirical, outrageously funny
- Episode length
- ~30-45 min per episode; large backlog; weekly
- Episodes
- 300+ episodes
- Country
- United States
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