Truth Be Told
Conversations that debunk myths, explore case studies and identify the keys to effective communication with a Certified Forensic Interviewer and special guests. Nee…
Unlocking the Secrets of Strategic Communication
From investigators to psychologists to media personalities and everyone in between, learn about the power that words can have. Listen to guests from every walk of life who have mastered the art of strategic communication.
Recent Episodes
April 1, 2026
Influence Without Authority: The Real Test of Leadership with Khris H…
The 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 Leaders ...
March 13, 2026
When Love is Blind, What Reveals the Truth? A Conversation with Ashl…
What 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, Paul Ca...
March 4, 2026
From Interrogations to First Dates: Turning Questions into Connection…
Most 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 signals c...
Feb. 18, 2026
Explosive Truths: From Bomb Tech to Crisis Communication with Barry B…
In 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 into t...
Dec. 27, 2025
What Comes Next for Wicklander-Zulawski — and Why the Foundation Matt…
In 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 span fo...
Dec. 10, 2025
Under Pressure: A Hostage Negotiator’s Approach to High-Stakes Commun…
In 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 reveals how ...
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