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“I am in New Zealand. I absolutely love Sword and Scale. I have listened to all episodes and all Plus episodes.
Until recently I subscribed, but the price went up dramatically and I can’t afford to pay even the lowest level.
We have a cost of living crisis going on here in NZ and the US to NZ...”Read full review »
LindaDunedin via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
11/18/24
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“The host is intolerable when he isn’t stating facts. He sounds like the biggest piss douche when he be trying to be cool”
Lesiure Lotion via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/24
“The stories and comments are direct and keep you enthralled. It would be 5 stars if the politics were kept out of it. It’s completely unnecessary for telling the stories.”
Kristibpn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/24
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“Mike is the total true crime telling package. I like that it’s just him laying it out there. I like his excellent commentary which mirrors exactly what I am thinking !! I like we know who committed the crime. Its mind blowing to me how deranged people can be. His story telling pulls me and and I...”Read full review »
True fan 88 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/24
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“The only podcast better than S&S is S&S Nightmares. Perfect storytelling. The best voice for true crime podcasting. Every episode and different and shocking.”
L3ANN3:) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/24
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“He does some weird pause after every couple of words for dramatics and it’s absolutely terrible. He does it WAY too much”
Reader Bleeder via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/24
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“What a waste of time. My friends, who are also into true crime listeners told me that I wouldn’t be able to get through one podcast because that this guy was so boring. I should’ve listened to them ! He must get paid by the word because he keeps rambling on and on. I tried to listen to two of his...”Read full review »
Jym V. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/24
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“Host goes on a woke racist rant at beginning of 272. Not worth listening to.”
alsjfktkebjgbt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/24
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“I love this podcast but I find myself skipping the stories about kids being horrifically abused or tortured and or killed some of them are great like the school for boys in Florida very insightful but it’s like every story after episode 60 to 100 is just about kids it’s just personally not...”Read full review »
MAJOR_PAYNUS via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/24
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“Thank you for sharing people’s lives and experiences in a respectful, sound and steady way.”
KCobabe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/24
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“I’m not sure why this show has such a following. Host has one of the worst voices for radio I’ve ever heard, and it’s clear he doesn’t actually do his research for these cases. I can’t believe this is his “passion”, none of that shows and he can’t even bother trying to pronounce basic words...”Read full review »
alsnenckwo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/24
“The guy mocks the victims…”
Leaky Shoes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/24
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“Nothing but grandiose pontificating with no actual content. The podcast’s anger and misogyny manages to dominate each and every episode. There are so many well researched and objective true crime podcasts out there. This one is just nonsense.”
KathrynRM via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/24
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“I used to enjoy this podcast. The host has ruined it for me. He’s insufferable and rude.”
Bieber, not Kingston via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/24
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“I love true crime and I’ve listened to this show for awhile. But I’m deleting it now. The host is getting worse and worse. He keeps interjecting his political views for no reason, and it takes away from the story. Like he literally can’t stop himself. If I wanted to listen to politics I would...”Read full review »
Violet Sorrengail via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/24
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“While I agree that political correctness has gone mad I don’t see how that is at all relevant to any of the stories that have been presented. The hosts incessant rambling and the way he speaks about literally any demographic that isn’t straight men is honestly alarming. Get therapy dude! Anybody...”Read full review »
Cartwills via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/28/24
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“Hands down the best true crime podcast in the industry!”
cbig via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/24
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“Mike does an amazing job covering every case with playing 9-1-1 calls, interrogations and doesn’t try and sugar coat anything. I think this is the best true crime podcast out there! He gives me “full body chills”.”
JJ rob via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/24
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“I could go without mikes opinion on most verdicts/ people involved. Don’t hate it, don’t love it either. I appreciate a more unbiased approach but evidently this podcast is successful so I don’t want to give up on it.”
Alexisjsmith95 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/24
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“This was one of the better true crime shows, sadly, the turmoil of a polarized nation has seeped into this podcast. Sad!”
RK NYC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/24
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“Host just waffles on with irrelevant opinions instead of just giving facts.”
Quick Quokka via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/20/24
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“Sorry I can’t with the William Shattner pause every 3 words and victim blaming(son who killed mom). I also don’t need a 2 min summary every-time a commercial ends.”
Bridrock via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/24
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“You know you’ve done something special when your most loyal listeners are the biggest haters…it’s so good, they can’t turn away”
sjknight11 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/24
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“If the title seems harsh, give it a listen and see. He launches into discriminatory diatribes about groups of people, and even comes close to victim blaming in some of the cases he covers.
The production values are sky high and he gets interviews with the perfect people for insight into cases....”Read full review »
j0hn via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/14/24
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“Used to love this but since they have introduced real interviews its impossible to hear …..shame”
Pegist via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/14/24
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“First let me say how shocked I am by the rating on this podcast!! Absolutely ridiculous! This is a great podcast, the stories are original in that you haven’t heard them ten times before.. and I love the banter and his voice. Honestly, I don’t normally write reviews but the 4.1 blew my mind and I...”Read full review »
Jessie's bear via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/24
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“The political editorialising is out of control. How does the host/writing team manage to relate everything back to the culture wars?? Adds nothing to the story being told and most of the time is insulting to the victims of the crime. Work on it mate.”
Schism_artist via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/13/24
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“Hi Mike your podcasts are almost unbelievable!!!🥺but I still listen all day long I’m addict !!! The worst I listened too physically made sick !!the neighbors that kept the little girl in his closet and no one knew… he molested the poor little girl and buried her in the backyard of his mobile...”Read full review »
pvkruncher via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/10/24
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“I love sword and scale so much! I’ve been listening for about a couple months and It gets me through my work slow days. Mike, you’re such a great host keep it up.”
Aussiecnt via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/10/24
“I’m leaving my old review below to show I was a fan. I subscribed for years. Suddenly there’s nothing but old crimes that any true crime fanatic knows. Week after week of old cases that have been covered by everyone else on you tube or by other podcasts months or years ago.I got bored and...”Read full review »
eg portland via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/10/24
“Just showin some love for Mike and his team. You guys are the best!!!!”
Spiral Out, Keep Going via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/08/24
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“Truly the best true crime podcast out there. Unfortunately it’s hosted by a hyper opinionated dolt.”
Mike163738 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/07/24
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“Could bring awareness to domestic violence in all of its many forms, and mental illness but doesn't. Everyone is just a stupid moron lol”Read full review »
Candy Queen😘 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/24
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“I’m pretty sure I’ve heard every murder story by now- sadly I know that isn’t true. I’ve listened to numerous podcasts. This one is the absolute best. I just want the story with of course Mike’s thoughts bc they almost always match mine. The music, the production.. all perfection. Great job...”Read full review »
Mtalley79 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/24
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“Wow, Kenzie reminds me of someone. Who could it be? Oh ya, Donald Trump. Never been told no, narcissistic, baby like grievances. Figured y’all would love her!”
226bh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/24
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“Exceptional podcasting. Well researched, produced and presented. Personally, I love the Drum n Bass etc. warm up tunes. Mike is brutally funny and insightful. ‘Pig Latin’ has to be one of my faves. Keep up the great work and congrats to all involved.”
kez-m via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/06/24
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“really wish this podcast researched and shared true facts, and was hosted by someone with common human decency.”
Popjess via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/24
“I’ve listened to all episodes of this show and really enjoyed it in the beginning for the police interviews and other audio clips, but the host has really ruined it. He randomly insults the listener and constantly puts down women. I feel like an idiot for listening to the show for so long when he...”Read full review »
Allie 1567 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/24
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“I have tried to listen to this podcast several times, but the host stands in the way. I don't care how he continually inserts his opinion and needless commentary. I had to stop listening.”Read full review »
NicholeJCny via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/24
“It’s like they gave up. Ads come in at random points in the episode - even when the host is mid-sentence! It’s bizarre. Doesn’t anyone care enough to check the program before releasing it? Also - the narration is increasingly a rehash of whatever the detective/criminal/family member just said....”Read full review »
gatesorate via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/24
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“5 stars, if you can tell these stories so well (the way you do) you should get into graduation speeches!! Love it, keep it up bruddha!!!! -Cory from Delaware”
joesph boo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/24
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“I'm a huge fan of this podcast. The host is incredibly knowledgeable, and his thorough research, supported by the team, makes for an excellent and entertaining listen. I admire the speaker's wit and the way he presents information. The stories are well crafted and always leave me eager...”Read full review »
Bjovanamags via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/24
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“Can’t stop, won’t stop!”
Noelainasmom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/24
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