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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Should you adopt? This episode will help you make that important decision.
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.
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.
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.
Mike Boudet returns for an episode dedicated to some very strange siblings, and a disturbing double-murder in small town Maine.
Trigger warning: this is a story about Bakersfield, Flat-Earthers, and the Anti-Christ. It was also Ian’s Audition Tape.
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.
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.
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.
In Part 1 of the Ezra McCandless story, the guys discuss sudden amnesia, intellectual hipster douchebags, and selling your artwork from prison.
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.
This week, the guys wrap up Part 2 of the Sheila Davalloo saga. Brace yourself for catfights, wacky news guys, and unlimited breadsticks.
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.
Chi Snack
morbid: a true crime podcast did this story too.. really good
KBB
Stephanie clearly didn't do any research on SA before recording this episode. Afrikaans is a language (African Dutch), not just a weird way of saying "Africans" when referring to black people of SA 🤦♀️
Ashley Herrin
I look forward to this show every monday on my ride to work! where ya been #SwordAndScaleRewind
Sean Rosenau
20 Years ago we had Johnny Cash, Steve Jobs and Bob Hope. Nowadays we have no cash, no jobs and no hope. Please God don't let Kevin Bacon die.
Curtis Massey
I hate to say it, but I think a big part of the problem is respect. Matt showed respect and honesty toward the officer that stopped him and had a good experience. When, as a pedestrian you start the traffic stop with an attitude and an obvious power complex, the officer will have a problem with you. In that situation, they are in charge. Treat them in that manner and there would be many fewer bad reactions, and even fewer arrests. Act in ur own self interest at least.