Reviews
Rate ShowLove this podcast!
I’m a state prosecutor, former police officer. I’ve been practicing law for 23 yrs. Half on the defense side, half on the prosecution side. My secret desire to be a profiler never happened, but I live it vicariously through The Consult. Keep up the good work!
- jran3
- Sept. 18, 2024
Top notch!
The best true crime podcast for its authentic look at cases and profiles; experts from the field with actual expertise vs others those with so much speculation and sensationalism; well done.
- flowerfarmerAllie
- Sept. 9, 2024
If you’re a fan of True Crime Podcasts, this will be your new favorite show
The Consult has quickly risen to the top of my true crime podcast list. The hosts are extremely knowledgeable (they are, in fact, retired FBI profilers). Any true crime podcast listener would love this podcast. Would recommend to anyone! Thank you to the Prosecutors (another great podcast) who recommended this podcast!
- @josiah4311
- Sept. 3, 2024
Great fact based information!
I’ve been listening for about 2 months. I have enjoyed hearing professionals in different law enforcement fields explain exactly what they do & why. Looking forward to catching up & continuing listening.
- b3853r
- Aug. 30, 2024
A True Gem of a Pod!
This podcast is a true gem! I find each episode so insightful and I really trust the hosts because of their long term experiences in the field. They truly care for the victims and want to assist other agencies with their questions. The recent episodes with Ed Dentzel however, were so incredibly cringy due to his inflated ego, that I had to stop listening. I can’t wait for the next episodes, sans Ed!!
- LHomsey
- Aug. 23, 2024
Excellent podcast- thorough, insightful & informative
Do yourself a favour and settle in to give this pod a listen.
‘Insightful’ doesn’t really do it justice.
A fascinating glimpse of what goes on in the BAU - and the significance of a myriad details and factors in a crime scene, the victim and what we might conclude about a perpetrator from those details.
I feel like I’m sat in the room with people who are really good at what they do, know eachother well and have done this before too many times to count thrash through (sometimes granular details eg specific word choice in a note left by a perpetrator ).
A grown up podcast. No sensationalism. Mutual respect & professionalism. Intelligent analysis. Zero hyperbole or bathos.
And don’t forget you the wonderful voice and ACCENT of Julia herself!
- Aga mama
- Aug. 22, 2024
Hands down, best podcast there is!
I have been listening to this podcast since episode 1 and my only criticism is that I have to wait two weeks for an episode. Keep up the great work 🙏
- Brummijum
- Aug. 22, 2024
Great, minus most recent episode format
This is an exceptional podcast with a winning, predictable panel analysis format. I found the recent interview with Ed Dentzel to be patience-testing and meandering, so I hope they return quickly to the usual episode content and structure. It’s why I listen to this podcast.
- InspectorKelsey
- Aug. 21, 2024
Fascinating!
Stumbled upon this fantastic podcast today and I am so intrigued to hear the perspective of FBI profilers and to learn more about how they approach their work. Thanks for making this!
- MJManoli
- Aug. 17, 2024
Bedford
Just listened to the Bo Bedford episode. Sounds like a waste of time and resources to me. One less drug dealing perophile sounds like a good thing. Seems like a better use of energy would be working on recent crimes that actually matter.
- Purplefang
- Aug. 9, 2024
Great angle
Really interesting and different take in the true crime genre. It's compelling to listen to the analysis- you can put together all of the different skills the speakers are using to create their profile. (Taking physical, psychological, and social circumstances in combination). You feel like you are in the room. I want more!
- Swordfishtonight
- Aug. 9, 2024
- Professor Petticoat
- Aug. 7, 2024
Just what I was looking for!
The Consult has a great host and easy to follow story flow, highly recommend!
I’ve been interested in the behavioral sciences since I was a teen. Having read all of legendary FBI profiler John Douglas” books I was looking for content like The Consult that would delve deeper into the behavior of the perpetrators. Im so glad I found this show, it was recommended by another great podcast, The Prosecutors.
- Happy2Lose20
- July 29, 2024
Highly recommend
Absolutely excellent. Extremely insightful analysis from a team of profilers who have strong chemistry with one another.
- AoK22222
- July 17, 2024
Real substance true crime
They teach profiling ideas as they describe each case. Respectfully done while giving all the details. I wish Bob made more succinct commentary. That said, Susan and Bob work well off of each other, there’s an added interest in how their partnership affects and helps their communication. That, and the unique perspective and personality of Julia, keep it compelling.
- alicia050180
- July 11, 2024
- Cold stuff
- July 10, 2024
So far so great
I’ve started at the beginning and question the audio a bit but it works and isn’t stopping me from listening. I’m enjoying their perceptions and case facts shared by both.
- Doobeedi
- July 8, 2024
THE BEST TRUE CRIME PODCAST OUT THERE !!!
If you watched and then rewatched all episodes of Criminal Minds (And rejoiced when Criminal Minds Evolution came out…) this podcast is for you.
An endless dive into some of the most intelligent minds. It feels like you’re right there at the table with them. I am looking forward to many more episodes to come!
- Morgan Lucy
- July 4, 2024
New favorite podcast!
I absolutely love the podcast and listened to all the content in a weekend. I’m obsessed. I would definitely pay for a membership if more content could be put out. The podcast offers such a unique, unbiased, analytical, educated perspective of the cases they cover.
- EAC_0814
- June 24, 2024
Weleeka
The term offender bothered the heck out of me. The person is a murderer. Don’t try to soften the impact. A child killer. If you aren’t working for the government anymore, you don’t need to be so politically correct.
- ritamaeart
- June 16, 2024
Great podcast !
This podcast is fast becoming one of my favourites- it’s good to hear sensible discussions from such experienced knowledgeable people
- Maree - Perth WA
- June 14, 2024
Great show, interesting profiles
A facinating insight into cases both solved and unsolved, viewed through the eyes of FBI profilers. I’m so happy with all the new content the makers of this podcast are putting out recently.
- T0kidd
- June 7, 2024
Easy listening
I found this podcast after another podcast mentioned it. I find that it’s much better than most other crime podcasts. It’s nice to hear the stories from an educated standpoint. I didn’t realize how many questions I had from others stations. This podcast covers everything.
- AJadeMc
- June 4, 2024
Interesting and intelligent
I appreciate how thoughtful and thoroughly you all talk thru the various elements of whichever case is on the table. Have any of you heard the podcast: Mary and Bill, an Ohio cold case? That case could use some profiling help!
- listener954
- June 3, 2024
Fantastically informative!
This podcast is so informative, so well
presented, so well researched! I love the discussions between the different profilers and find it a fascinating insight into human behaviour.
- emma33
- June 2, 2024
huge fan
i love the work that's being done here and the several differing viewpoints really help contextualize the crimes. and i, for one, was thrilled to see the recent episodes on Robert Wone -- it's a case that has always captivated me and to hear such a deep dive was awesome. this is meant to counter the recent review that found your extensive coverage of the Wone case 'laughable' -- i find this opinion moronic and not at all indicative of your audience (i sincerely hope.)
- ke$ha-addict
- May 31, 2024
So interesting!
I thoroughly enjoy this podcast. The subject matter is fascinating and the host’s voices are pleasant.
- PatriciaElaine1000
- May 31, 2024
Outstanding podcast
I love this podcast. The host’s voice is like velvet. All participants know their stuff but are extremely respectful of differing opinions. No fluff, no egos, no mindless banter. If I could give it 10 stars, I would.
- Lulu LaLuna
- May 29, 2024
Overdoing the Robert Wone case
I was starting to really get into this podcast . The main drag was waiting for the new rare episode . Quite surprising they decided to do 8 episodes on Robert Wone. It’s almost laughable. Maybe 3 eps tops should have been devoted to this case . Fans of the show would have appreciated some of this time going to other cases .
- Tracy727
- May 27, 2024
Great show, interesting profiles
A faacinating insight into cases both solved and unsolved, viewed theough the eyes of FBI profilers. Hope to see more shows drop soon. I’m so happy with all the new content the makers of this podcast are putting out recently.
- T0kidd
- May 24, 2024