Sword And Scale

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Last verified 6 Aug 2026

4.9 6735 ratings · App Store

1. 5/5Incredible Progression

   I started listening to this podcast in the Apple Podcast app early on. Eventually, following it to Patreon and contributing monthly. It was challenging to want to stay with this podcast during the dramatic issues stemming from the host’s dry, sometimes controversial humor. However, if you have ever listened to his podcast, you would know he doesn’t bate a lash at pushing the boundaries. Now, if that is not for you, it’s great we get to live in a world where you have the freedom to choose. If you choose to listen, download this app. It’s incredible that a podcast has come this far. S&S is a true crime podcast that doesn’t just tell you the story, but dives into the whys, the hows and the what the heck!!! This app has all the episodes, I started over, all the bonus episodes, and all the extra content. I know you might think it’s crazy to have to pay for content you can get in the podcast app but trust me, this is worth it. It’s easy to use and always updating to become better. I can see S&S becoming the leader in the future of podcasts. I appreciate the meticulous effort that has gone into creating this app. I will continue to be a supporter of S&S no matter how much trouble Mike’s mouth gets him in.

   ALC1090 · 6 Aug 2026

2. 5/5Amazing transformation.

   I have been a listener for a very long time since the beginning actually. And I hear the difference in the audio from the beginning and the content and the growth of your voice from then to now is amazing. I have always been a fan and always will. I have no problem with your comments nor the content. I have tried to listen to others and it’s not the same. You have totally spoiled me and the maturity of the podcast to where it is now is truly a feat not matched anywhere. I will not stop listening till you stop broadcasting. Hopefully you will not. Who cares what those other unhappy scared people think. Only scared people lash out to try to make everyone feel like them. I am so happy you didn’t let them tear you down. SASHole for life. I even have my stickers on my car. Loyal fan since year one. Started with sticher and moved to Apple now I have my glorious app. Registering from the beginning of plus, then back to the regular. Gots lots to do between listening to the new ones. Love ya Mike. Stay Youniquely You. Grace (Namau)

   Grace Renee · 6 Aug 2026

3. 5/5Good show! Okay host. What’s with all the kids lately?!

   Great show of course and I know Mike writes a lot of his own work too (unless he’s not giving someone credit) anyways. I love how in-depth the show goes each week and how detailed they are. I love Mikes story telling, I just hate his annoying, ego driven attacks or jabs. His little notes or comments are annoying too. He can just be real cringy and it’s starting to be louder than the rest of the episodes. Also, what is with all the kids lately? He’s really really going for that shock value and calling it “something we need to hear”. Which he’s right, maybe if it was two episodes through out the seasons. I think the last three episodes maybe four have been about children or had them involved heavily. I just miss the gory never heard of before murders where he’d go into great detail about the crime scene and killers. Now it’s just how sad and mad can I make these people so I can get paid mother truckers. It’s obvious and it’s sad. Oh and yeah, I’m a plus member too.

   ballsarethick · 6 Aug 2026

4. 5/5The real deal

   Finally a true crime show that isn’t more worried about cow towing to the sensibilities of True Crime Karen’s and SJW’s who are more concerned about the virtue signaling of hosts than the truth. He doesn’t feign outrage over using the right magnate or fluffing up one side of a story or another based on a subjective and ever changing victimhood hierarchy. If you want to listen to true crime without emotional manipulation or feigned moralizing designed solely to please the TC cult, this is your guy. Join us. He will tell you the story and call it straight without any regard for checking with the “tone” police beforehand. Bad guys come in all shapes, sizes, genders, sexualities, colors, belief systems and political spectrums. Bad guys can turn out to be good guys and victims can turn out to be perpetrators. What you’ll get listening to this show is a guy who tells the actual story no matter where it takes him. It’s so refreshing.

   Ydaani · 6 Aug 2026

5. 5/5Sword & Scale: Yum!

   In the vast land of true crime podcasts, it takes something truly special to stand out. Sword and Scale is an oasis in a desert of mundane and unprofessional examples. There are only a few that I really enjoy, and this one is at the top of my very short list. Mike Budeau (I’m sure I’ve misspelled his name), our friendly neighborhood narrator, has something I can’t quite put my finger on. And to be honest, I probably shouldn’t finger him anyway. But he’s smooth like buttah, despite the occasional forays into personal politics. But I don’t mind; it’s his show. He can do what he wants. I’m just here for the excellent podcast. Good writing. Flawless editing. Endless variety of opening and closing music. Yes, please. It may sound like a put down, but the surest way for me to shut down my head and fall asleep, is to start a familiar episode, then play solitaire until I can’t keep my eyes open. Trust me, this is no put down. I give thanks every time I get the alert that a new episode has posted. I’m a plus member, which is really the way to go. I had some confusion over my account, as when my card was charged for my monthly payment, I was overdrawn. I emailed them and they got back to me quickly, helping me to figure out what had happened. Great customer support! A five Michelin tire rated podcast, to be sure ✌️

   DizzyMadBroad · 6 Aug 2026

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