March 3, 2026

126. The Silence of the Lambs — Hollywood vs. the Real FBI

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126. The Silence of the Lambs — Hollywood vs. the Real FBI
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In this special episode of The Consult, I’m joined by retired FBI agent Jerri Williams, host of FBI Retired Case File Review, to revisit my favorite film of all time, The Silence of the Lambs.

Inspired by The Rewatchables podcast, we break down the movie through the lens of real FBI policies and protocols—what it gets right, what it gets wrong, and how Hollywood’s version of the Behavioral Analysis Unit compares to the real thing. It’s a candid look at an iconic thriller, grounded in actual Bureau experience.

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Music “Light in the Basement” by John Hanske. Listen to more of John’s music on Spotify.


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Music: "Light in the Basement" by John Hanske. You can listen to John's music on Spotify