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The Consult: Real FBI Profilers

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FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit
True Crime
Victimology
Ellen Greenberg
FBI
Zodiac Killer
Murder
Bryan Kohberger
Theresa Corley
Behavioral Analysis
Scott Macklem
Homicide
Elizabeth Short
West Memphis Three
Karina Holmer
Liz Barraza
Sexual Assault
FBI Profiling
Hae Min Lee
University Of Idaho Murders

The Consult is a true crime podcast that examines behavior exhibited before, during, and after the commission of a criminal act. Consultants are retired FBI profilers who worked the cases.

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In part 4 of our series on the disappearance of Ashley Loring HeavyRunner, we bring our analysis to a close. Drawing from the timeline, Sam McDonald’s account, and Ashley’s victimology, we assess what the known facts—and the gaps—may suggest about wh... more

In Part 3 of our series on the disappearance of Ashley Loring HeavyRunner, we conclude our analysis of Sam McDonald’s account. From there, we shift our focus to Ashley’s victimology, looking at her lifestyle, relationships, and behavioral patterns to... more

We continue working through the timeline of Ashley Loring HeavyRunner's disappearance in June 2017, with a focus on the account provided by the individual who claimed to be the last person to see her. Joined again by journalist and podcast host Jayso... more

In this multi-part series, we examine the disappearance of Ashley Loring HeavyRunner, a 20-year-old woman from the Blackfeet Nation who vanished in June of 2017. Joined by journalist and podcast host Jayson Blair, we walk through the timeline of Ashl... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Blair
Former New York Times reporter and host of the Silver Linings Handbook podcast
New York Times
Episode: 133. Missing Person Ashley Loring HeavyRunner – Part 3
Jayson Blair
Former New York Times reporter and host of the Silver Linings Handbook Podcast
The Silver Linings Handbook Podcast
Episode: 131. Missing Person Ashley Loring HeavyRunner – Part 1
Paige Wilcoxson
Forensic psychologist who worked in the Behavioral Analysis Unit
Behavioral Analysis Unit (FBI)
Episode: 130. Jeffrey Dahmer: A Case Study – Part 3
Paige Wilcoxon
Forensic psychologist
FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit (BIU)
Episode: 129. Jeffrey Dahmer: A Case Study – Part 2
Jerri Williams
Retired FBI agent and host of FBI Case File Review
FBI Case File Review
Episode: 126. The Silence of the Lambs — Hollywood vs. the Real FBI
Geoffrey Kelly
Retired FBI agent who led the investigation of the Gardner Museum heist
FBI (retired)
Episode: 123. Inside the Gardner Museum Heist with Retired FBI Agent Geoffrey Kelly
Mike Morford
Known as Morf, a true crime expert and podcaster
Episode: 121. The Unsolved Murder of Liz Barraza – Part 2
Tiffany Link
Collections curator for the Maine Historical Society and co-curator of the true crime exhibit
Maine Historical Society
Episode: Bonus Episode – Notorious: Maine Crime in the Public Eye, 1690–1940
Susan Samples
investigative reporter at Wood TV8 in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Wood TV8
Episode: 112. The Missing and Murdered in Grand Rapids – Part 1

Host

Julia Cowley
Retired FBI agent and profiler, appears across multiple episodes, affiliated with The Consult and FBI.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • To many “but agains”

    Please make a point one time - it’s not necessary to make a point three times, one virtually after the other - we are closely listening. Also, the mention of Adnan Syad’s following of a faith in prison as exploitative - as podcasters, take the time to listen to the mother of all podcasts, Serial, before you randomly disparage someone who could very well be innocent of that crime.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Patrice Berry
    Canada21 days ago
  • Dahmer

    The insights of this discussion were enlightening. I enjoy the professional insight. So many podcasts seem to thrive on being an audio version of the National enquirer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ritamaeart
    United States23 days ago
  • Bobbing

    Love this podcast, but Julia, you gotta reign Bob in occasionally. He can go on some wild diatribes and hijack the whole conversation. Whether Dahmer was a sociopath or not sent me over the edge 😆 No offense Bob, we still love you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jen smallz
    United Statesa month ago
  • If you want to know the real deal

    This show and The Prosecutors are my two favorites right now for cutting through the shock and awe that seems to have overtaken true crime and give you real information from people who actually know what they are talking about. This is not a read Reddit and gives you a play by play. They actually analyze cases, or explain how they analyzed real cases, and give you their honest thoughts based on real research and true life experiences. It’s refreshing and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LalalisaT
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent podcast

    I listened to only episodes from this podcast for an 8 hour drive and didn’t get bored once. Need I say more?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nolwazi09
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the calm, factual, evidence-based approach to true crime.
Many praise guest expertise and the depth of profiling and case discussion.
A minority express concerns about perceived bias or alignment with certain perspectives.
Some feedback notes a perceived tonal variance or volume issues in episodes.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#131
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#201
Canada/True Crime
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#195
Australia/True Crime
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#113
Denmark/True Crime
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#125
Ireland/True Crime
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#173
Israel/True Crime

Talking Points

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130. Jeffrey Dahmer: A Case Study – Part 3
Q: Anything else?
The group discussed the nuances between behavioral analysis and clinical diagnosis, noting that many clinicians would require stringent legal criteria to label someone a psychopath, while behavioral analysts focus on observable traits and patterns without making formal diagnoses for a case.
130. Jeffrey Dahmer: A Case Study – Part 3
Q: Now I want to get into the psychological evaluation. In your review of The Files, Paige, what was he diagnosed as? What did you agree, disagree with, just generally?
Evaluations varied but most agreed on paraphilic disorders with necrophilia; some noted personality disorder traits, and only one suggested a major mental disease (psychotic disorder). The defense evaluators tended to challenge sanity, while the prosecution and court-appointed evaluators leaned toward sanity at the time of the crimes. Overall, the panel acknowledged a complex mix of diagnoses but did not converge on a single label beyond paraphilias and related traits.
123. Inside the Gardner Museum Heist with Retired FBI Agent Geoffrey Kelly
Q: What do you feel differentiates this from a perfect crime?
Geoffrey Kelly remarked that while the heist was successful in terms of escaping without immediate capture, it wasn't a perfect crime because no profits were made as the stolen artworks remain unrecovered.
123. Inside the Gardner Museum Heist with Retired FBI Agent Geoffrey Kelly
Q: What do you think about the actions of the museum guard that night?
Geoffrey Kelly surmised that the guard may have been complicit in the robbery due to his suspicious actions leading up to the event, including entering a gallery where a significant painting was stolen shortly before the robbery.
123. Inside the Gardner Museum Heist with Retired FBI Agent Geoffrey Kelly
Q: How did you get involved with the case?
Geoffrey Kelly took on the Gardner Museum case when it was assigned to him by his supervisor, as no one else wanted to work on what was perceived as a cold case after a dozen years without any progress.

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A true crime series led by retired FBI profilers who analyze behavior before, during, and after crimes, with a focus on psychology, victimology, and investigative method. Episodes often compare famous cases, critique media portrayals, and explore how profiling insights apply to real investigations. Guest experts range from former agents to crime journalists, offering meticulous, evidence-driven discussions that emphasize critical thinking and factual detail over sensationalism. The format tends to blend case walk-throughs, behavioral analysis, and commentary on investigative practices, making it useful for listeners who want to understand how profiling informs real-world policing and investigations. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on ... more

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1. Jason Blair
2. Jayson Blair
3. Paige Wilcoxson
4. Paige Wilcoxon
5. Jerri Williams
6. Geoffrey Kelly
7. Mike Morford
8. Tiffany Link

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