This is THE podcast that got me subscribing to podcasts. My sister got me into it, and we both blew through the archived episodes in record time! We've each recruited friends who have become hooked as well. I'm now an avid listener of many different podcasts, but the production and editing of Sword and Scale is unmatched. The stories Mike covers are fascinating, yet completely chilling. His research is sometimes painfully thorough! I feel like I am receiving the information from an objective source, and when Mike is able, he pulls in sources that may have been actual witnesses or are able to talk about events first-hand. It has been clear to me from the start of listening to this podcast that Mike is passionate about true crime, and he wants to share that passion with others to raise awareness of some of the heinous crimes to which the general public may never have been exposed. Each episode is compelling in its own way. For those reasons, I simply cannot stop listening. Keep up the good work, Mike, and as always, stay safe!