Criminal Minds & Mindhunter: Fact vs. Fiction

This podcast episode compares and contrasts the television shows Criminal Minds and Mindhunter, exploring their accuracy in portraying the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU). The episode features interviews with a former FBI profiler and the co-author of the book Mindhunter, examining the techniques used in criminal profiling and the creative liberties taken by each show for dramatic effect. The podcast also discusses the shows' impact on popular culture and viewers' career choices. Ultimately, the episode assesses how realistically each series depicts the work of the BAU and the field of criminal psychology.