Sep 23, 202655 minS3
What do you say when someone you care about isn’t okay—and are you willing to truly listen to the answer? In this episode of Truth Be Told, Dave Thompson, CFI sits down with Lindsey Gray , a mental health professional...
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Truth Be Told
Hosted by Dave Thompson · education · EN
About this Podcast:
Conversations that debunk myths, explore case studies and identify the keys to effective communication with a Certified Forensic Interviewer and special guests. Need to talk to an employee about a disciplinary issue? A family member or significant other about an uncomfortable topic? Attempting to uncover the truth of ”what really happened” through effective questioning and active listening? With unique perspectives from interrogators, exonerees, academics and professionals across multiple disciplines, learn how strategic communication can work to your advantage. Powered by Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates (WZ) and the International Association of Interviewers (IAI), ”Truth Be Told” brings to you some of the leading voices in the space of communication, investigations and interpersonal behaviors.
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What is Truth Be Told about?
Conversations that debunk myths, explore case studies and identify the keys to effective communication with a Certified Forensic Interviewer and special guests. Need to talk to an employee about a disciplinary issue? A family member or significant other about an uncomfortable topic? Attempting to uncover the truth of ”what really happened” through effective questioning and active listening?
Who hosts Truth Be Told?
Truth Be Told is hosted by Dave Thompson. The show has published 73 episodes to date.
What has Truth Be Told covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Are You Really Okay? Suicide Prevention & Human Connection with Lindsey Gray" (23 September 2026, 55 minutes), "“I Would Never Confess”: The Truth About False Confessions with Robin Dahlberg" (9 September 2026, 54 minutes), and "The Wrong Question About Torture: Lessons of Guantanamo Bay" (26 August 2026, 87 minutes).
How often does Truth Be Told publish?
Truth Be Told publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 61 minutes across 73 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Truth Be Told?
Booking probability for Truth Be Told is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Truth Be Told requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Truth Be Told's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Truth Be Told?
The strongest fits for Truth Be Told are Business & Professional Training. Truth Be Told has an education audience.
About the host
Dave Thompson hosts Truth Be Told, an education podcast with 73 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Sep 9, 202654 minS3Why would an innocent person confess to a crime they didn’t commit? It’s one of the most misunderstood questions in criminal justice—and the answer reveals important lessons about interrogation techniques, false...
Aug 26, 20261h 27mS3What happens when fear becomes policy—and the people labeled “the worst of the worst” are no longer treated as people? In this episode of the Truth Be Told Podcast, host Dave Thompson, CFI explores the powerful story...
Aug 12, 20261h 6mS3Most communication problems aren't really about what happened. They're about what happens next. In this episode of Truth Be Told, Dave Thompson sits down with communication expert Alex Perry to explore why even...
Jul 29, 202659 minS3Can better communication save your relationship, strengthen your leadership, and improve your toughest conversations? In this episode of Truth Be Told , Dave Thompson, CFI sits down with licensed therapist Kristina...
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Episode #311
Could One Conversation Save a Life? Beyond the Arrest with Keeley Knowles and Stuart Toogood
Jul 15, 202657 minS3What if the most effective way to prevent crime isn't another arrest—but another conversation? For nearly 30 years, Keeley Knowles lived with a severe heroin addiction, funding it as one of the United Kingdom's most...
Jul 1, 202657 minS3How do experienced investigators end up on the wrong path—even when they're trying to do the right thing? In this episode of Truth Be Told, Dave Thompson, CFI sits down once again with retired U.S. Secret Service agent...
Jun 11, 20261h 7mS3What happens when you spend more than two decades helping organizations communicate, investigate, and build trust across the globe? In this episode of Truth Be Told , Dave Thompson, CFI sits down with WZ Vice President...
May 27, 20261h 5mS3This episode of Truth Be Told dives into the intersection of wrongful convictions, communication, strategy, and even poker. In this powerful conversation, Dave Thompson, CFI sits down with innocence attorney and poker...
Episode #307
What If the Strongest Thing You Can Do Is Talk About It? From Combat to Coming Home with Pasha Palanker
May 13, 202650 minS3What if the strongest thing you can do… is talk about it? In this powerful episode of Truth Be Told, Pasha Palanker shares his extraordinary journey from Soviet immigrant to decorated U.S. Army veteran — and the...
Episode #306
From War Zones to the World’s Most Critical Conversations: What Actually Works with Sean Buckley
Apr 29, 20261 hourS3What happens when the people meant to protect… become the ones you have to investigate? In this episode, Dave Thompson, CFI sits down with Sean Buckley —former New Zealand detective and United Nations investigator—whose...
Apr 16, 202646 minS3In this episode of the Truth Be Told Podcast, Dave Thompson, CFI sits down with singer-songwriter Cami Clune (as see on NBC's The Voice) to explore communication, storytelling, and songwriting—and how artists say what...
Apr 1, 20261h 1mS3The loudest voice in the room isn’t always the most effective—but the silent one can cost you everything. In this episode, Khris Hamlin, Vice President of Asset Protection and Retail Technology at the Retail Industry...
Episode #303
When Love is Blind, What Reveals the Truth? A Conversation with Ashley and Paul Carpenter
Mar 13, 20261h 18mS3What happens when the psychology of communication meets one of reality TV’s most fascinating relationship experiments? In this episode of the podcast, Dave Thompson, CFI sits down with Ashley Carpenter and her father...
Mar 4, 202650 minS3Most people are communicating all wrong—especially when stakes are high. Erika Ettin, a leading dating coach and communication expert, reveals the surprising truths about how subtle words, small gestures, and online...
Feb 18, 202655 minS3In this episode of the Truth Be Told podcast, host Dave Thompson, CFI interviews Barry Black , a former FBI agent with a diverse career spanning accounting, bomb disposal, and sniper roles. They discuss Barry's journey...
Truth Be Told
What Comes Next for Wicklander-Zulawski — and Why the Foundation Matters with Nate Frazier
Dec 27, 202559 minIn this special episode of Truth Be Told, Dave Thompson, CFI is joined by Nate Frazier —Founder and CEO of Red Knot Capital —and the thinking behind Red Knot’s acquisition of Wicklander-Zulawski. Through stories that...
Episode #225
Under Pressure: A Hostage Negotiator’s Approach to High-Stakes Communication with Scott Tillema
Dec 10, 20251h 2mS2In this episode of Truth Be Told, host Dave Thompson, CF I sits down with Scott Tillema — former SWAT hostage negotiator, FBI-trained crisis negotiator and practitioner with over two decades of experience — as he...
Nov 26, 20251h 3mS2In this episode, Dave Thompson, CFI sits down with Michael Reddington, CFI to break down five of the biggest misconceptions about communication — in the interrogation room, the boardroom, and everywhere in between. From...
Episode #223
Training Isn’t About You: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything with Carrie Graham, PhD
Nov 12, 20251 hourS2What if your next training didn’t just check a box - but actually changed behavior? In this episode, Dr. Carrie Graham joins us to unpack how better learning design can turn information into transformation - whether...
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Mohamedou Ould Slahi
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Alex Perry
real estate agent, Allie Beth Allman & Associates
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Kristina Virro
registered psychotherapist, holistic nutritionist, Fresh Insight Therapy & Nutrition
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Brad Beeler
former U.S. Secret Service Special Agent, polygraph examiner, author of Tell Me Everything, United States Secret Service
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