Introducing - Sword and Scale Nightmares

Kevin Bacon is dead. No, not that Kevin Bacon (though Matt and Ian discuss the actor as well). This episode also features one of the most shocking case updates we've ever uncovered, and a mindblowing tangent about robo-drivers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In an extremely meta-episode: Matt and Ian talk about Mike and Charles talking about last week's episode, as well as react to everyone else's reactions. Matt also details a very disturbing case out of Arkansas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

DON’T TALK TO COPS, MMKAY?? Ian and Matt analyze one of the worst interrogations ever, and falsely confess to what they would probably do if they were in the hot seat. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Matt and Ian stall for as long as humanly possible in an effort to avoid discussing one of the saddest episodes of Sword and Scale ever. Damn you Mike Boudet and your emotional storytelling!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Don't forget your inhaler... no one is safe from this week's episode dealing with Edwin Lara- an out of control college campus security officer on a murderous rampage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Before you call 911, and before you call your lawyer, call Ian and Matt... or just listen to this week's podcast about one seriously terrible organic farmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Song and dance-men Ian Bagg and Matt Fondiler discuss a case centered around the most annoying, and least trustworthy people imaginable: musical theater people. You've been warned. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Should you adopt? This episode will help you make that important decision. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Didn't get a chance to listen to this week's Sword and Scale? Don't worry, neither did Ian! In one of the first episodes we ever taped, Matt attempts to catch Ian up on the tragic story of Baby Maddox, and the McLovin look-alike who murdered her.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The multiple murders of rich kid Dellen 'the Felon' Millard and his rapping cohort Mark 'Say 10' Smich are the center of this week's pod. So park the truck and flip on the animal incinerator... this one's gonna get messy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the COVID crimes episode! Hey all you toilet lickers and Spring Breakers-- don't cough on that open tub of ice cream... just put it back on the shelf and let Ian and Matt tell you about a world gone mad. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Boudet returns for an episode dedicated to some very strange siblings, and a disturbing double-murder in small town Maine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trigger warning: this is a story about Bakersfield, Flat-Earthers, and the Anti-Christ. It was also Ian’s Audition Tape. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Fondiler is back for some more victim-blaming fun in this sad tale of an 8-year-old boy murder. Seriously, what's wrong with that Fondiler guy? He works for Adam Carolla, you know... Ian and Mike join in the wacky good times with their zany nonsense. Regardless, all women are somehow to blame and it's your fault for even listening to this. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Crank up the Porno Grind Metal music and hear our thoughts on how the media covers mass shooting a-holes in this week's episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is the conclusion to the Ezra McCandless story, in which the guys discuss what really happened to Alex Woodworth, Ezra's bizarre behavior at her trial...... and stuff like that. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Part 1 of the Ezra McCandless story, the guys discuss sudden amnesia, intellectual hipster douchebags, and selling your artwork from prison. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever had neighbors so lousy you wanted to kill them? Let Ian, Matt and Mike talk you out of it with this cautionary tale about what happens when you mess with a man's emotional support chickens. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, the guys wrap up Part 2 of the Sheila Davalloo saga. Brace yourself for catfights, wacky news guys, and unlimited breadsticks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wanna play a sexy game? Here- put on this blindfold, handcuff yourself to a chair, and then let Ian, Matt and Mike tell you all about the case of Sheila Davalloo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ian and Matt discuss the strange behavior of Jake Patterson-- who made an impulsive decision one day to kidnap teenager Jayme Closs. They also break down her incredible escape, reactions from the family, and Mike Boudet's attempts to scare the crap out of us each week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Father and Son relationships are at the forefront of today’s episode, as the guys discuss the confusing case of James Scandirito II- a man found guilty of dismembering his dad, but not guilty of murdering him. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ian Bagg and Matt Fondiler uncover the heartwarming world of YouTube rant videos and Joker impressions; and more specifically they break down the ‘war against atheism’ being fought by users Tony48219 and Venom Fang X. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.