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The Consult: Real FBI Profilers

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FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit
True Crime
Victimology
FBI
Ellen Greenberg
Zodiac Killer
Murder
Bryan Kohberger
Theresa Corley
Behavioral Analysis
Scott Macklem
Homicide
Elizabeth Short
West Memphis Three
Sexual Assault
Karina Holmer
Liz Barraza
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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Recent Guests

Dr. Samantha Stein
Forensic psychologist, author of Evil at Our Table
Authored book; experienced with violent sex offender assessments
Episode: 150. Profiling Ghislaine Maxwell – Part 2
Samantha Stein
Forensic psychologist
Independent
Episode: 147. Profiling Jeffrey Epstein – Part 1
Andrew Goldman
Journalist, host of Dead Certain, contributor to this episode
Dead Certain
Episode: 140. The Murder of Martha Moxley – Part 2
Tad DiBiase
Former federal prosecutor and leading authority on no-body homicide cases
Author of No Body Homicide Cases, A Practical Guide to Investigating, Prosecuting, and Winning Cases When the Victim is Missing
Episode: 135. No-Body Homicides with Tad DiBiase
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

Hosts

Julia Cowley
Host of the show; retired FBI agent and profiler; former FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit
Angela Surcer
Colleague on the show; retired FBI profiler joining the discussion
Bob Drew
Colleague on the show; retired FBI profiler joining the discussion

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • Brilliant

    If you like listening to True Crime podcasts , this is one of the best. Four retired Behavioural Profilers from the FBI discuss cases.

    I love listening to all four of them work through their ideas & perspectives, the process is really interesting.

    Intelligent, educated & insightful. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anna M. makora
    New Zealanda month ago
  • Five Star Podcast

    Love these profilers and this approach to examine crimes committed. Would love to hear the suspect profile of the MacDonald Green Beret murders.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Merry Francis
    Canadaa month ago
  • Dire

    This is a mess: badly recorded, badly written, full of basic grammatical and vocabulary errors, with no apparent planning and zero editing. Instead, guests are allowed to waffle ad nauseam giving literally twenty minutes of their CV before a case is even mentioned. The hosts themselves are just as bad — self-indulgent, and repetitive. Worse still, by far the least interesting, least insightful of the hosts (Julia) monopolises the show and takes every opportunity to voice her far-right, pro-death... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Radionoush
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • The Best for true crime fans

    I’m a huge fan of this podcast. The hosts provide insightful, well-researched analysis of each case and avoid sensational speculation. It’s an engaging and informative podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Champs374
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great show, great profiling

    I love this show and how the agents break everything in a case down. Can you guys PLEASE do an episode series on Sam and Marilyn Sheppard?! I would love it as there are multiple suspects/theories as to who killed Marilyn, a pregnant house wife.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kbs_9
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

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

Guests and hosts provide credible, non-sensational insights into cases.
Some episodes are noted as long-winded or repetitive, impacting pacing.
Listeners praise the analytical rigor and actionable takeaways from profilers.

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

Apple Podcasts
#154
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#235
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#195
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#250
Italy/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#72
Finland/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#92
Argentina/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

139. The Murder of Martha Moxley – Part 1
Q: So what I just want to start out and get a little bit of your background and how you got involved in investigating this case and ultimately creating your podcast.
Andrew Goldman explains his background in magazine journalism, his connection to Robert F. Kennedy, and how he pursued the Michael Skakel story, including his decision to explore original records and interviews to assess the case more deeply.
141. The Murder of Martha Moxley – Part 3
Q: Andrew, what are your thoughts about Furman's book given the access limitations you mentioned?
Furman's conclusions appear limited by a lack of autopsy photos, crime-scene materials, and full access to investigative files, leading to a biased or incomplete portrayal of the case that Andrew argues should be weighed against more comprehensive sources and direct documents.
135. No-Body Homicides with Tad DiBiase
Q: How did you get into the field of no-body homicide investigations, Tad?
I shifted from prosecuting traditional homicide cases to exploring no-body homicide after a case in DC sparked my interest; I began collecting data, publishing a blog, and eventually wrote a practical guide to help investigators and prosecutors handle these cases.
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.

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What is The Consult: Real FBI Profilers about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features former FBI profilers and forensic experts analyzing high-profile cases through a behavioral lens. Episodes emphasize victimology, offender motivation, and evidence interpretation, often pairing investigative insight with practical guidance for students and professionals. A standout aspect is the combination of rigorous analytic discussion with accessible storytelling, and the ongoing focus on civil liberties, risk assessment, and humanizing those involved in investigations. The format commonly includes multi-host discussions and guest experts from psychology, law, and journalism, delivering clear, evidence-based perspectives on complex cases.

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1. Dr. Samantha Stein
2. Samantha Stein
3. Andrew Goldman
4. Tad DiBiase
5. Jason Blair
6. Jayson Blair
7. Paige Wilcoxson
8. Paige Wilcoxon

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