This true crime podcast is as close as it gets to being in the room with the FBI's BAU.

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers

A true crime podcast that examines criminal behavior with real retired FBI profilers.

Recent Episodes

April 23, 2025

81. Profiling the Zodiac Killer – Part 2

Writer, researcher, and podcaster Michael Butterfield returns for Part 2 of our discussion on the Zodiac Killer.
April 16, 2025

80. Profiling the Zodiac Killer – Part 1

Writer, researcher, and podcaster Michael Butterfield joins us to examine the series of murders attributed to the person who called himself the Zodiac.
April 9, 2025

79. Profiling the Murderer of Hae Min Lee – Listener Questions

We answer listener questions about our analysis of the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee.
April 2, 2025

78. Profiling the Murderer of Hae Min Lee – Part 2

We continue our analysis of the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee, exploring her victimology and risk level.
March 26, 2025

77. Profiling the Murderer of Hae Min Lee – Part 1

We profile the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee.
March 19, 2025

76. The Polygraph with Retired FBI Agent George Olivo

Retired FBI agent and senior polygraph examiner George Olivo joins The Consult to separate fact from fiction when it comes to the polygraph examination.