Behind the Tape
Behind the Tape is a true-crime podcast hosted by real cops Jim Daigle and Jay Yarbrough. From current events and wild stories to mental health in law enforcement and case breakdowns, they bring raw, real insight from behind the scenes. Tune in for laughs, lessons, and life ”Behind the Tape.”
Episodes
Behind the Tape, Episode 21: This come back is personal
After a long and tedious break from Podcasting. Jay and Jim make a bold return! You wont want to miss this episode as they lay it all out there, where they've been, what they've been doing and all of life's changes in part 1 of t his 2 par…
Behind the Tape, Episode 20: Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more
In this episode, Jim reconnects with an old friend—former detective and now teacher, Anthony "Zep" Zeppetella. They start by sharing stories and memories from the past, then dive into Zep’s travels to Japan and New Orleans. The conversation…
Behind the Tape, Episode 19: justice in the big easy with Lousiana's finest
In Jim’s final episode from Alabama, he sits down with Nick Schlacter — a skilled digital forensic examiner and investigator from Louisiana. Nick shares the winding path that led him into law enforcement, opening up about his highs, his low…
Behind the Tape, Episode 18: Combat to Cop: A Soldier’s Second Mission
This week, with Jim still in Alabama, he interviews Lance Hazelman from Tucson, Arizona. The conversation spans a wide range of powerful topics—from Lance’s service in the U.S. Army and combat tours in Iraq, to the challenges of transitioni…
Behind the Tape, Episode 17 : Codename "John"
In this gripping episode, Jim and Jay interview “John,” a seasoned undercover operative whose true identity must remain hidden. John pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes world of covert work—sharing stories of deception, danger, and su…
Behind the Tape, Episode 16: Service, Strength and speaking upBrandon Stribling - Texas DPS
Episode 16: Service, Strength, and Speaking Up While Jay is away, Jim holds down the fort with a powerful solo episode featuring Texas DPS Investigator Brandon Stribling. More than just a skilled investigator, Brandon is a remarkable person…
Behind the Tape, Episode 15: A Long Distance Dive into Detective Work
Episode 15: A Long-Distance Dive into Detective Work This episode takes an unorthodox turn as Jim checks in from Alabama during training—but distance doesn't stop the action. Instead, it opens the door to new voices and fresh perspectives. …
Behind the Tape, Episode 14: Knights of the Round Table
Episode 14 doesn’t have a specific topic, but it does introduce the colorful crew from the investigative division who work alongside Jim and Jay. What starts as a casual introduction quickly turns into a hilarious melee of shenanigans and g…
Behind the Tape, Episode 13: Dumbed down history pt2
In this short but spirited episode, Jay and Jim reluctantly wrap up their segment they jokingly call "Dumbed Down History" — history told in their own words. This final installment leads right up to the drafting of the Declaration of Indepe…
Behind the Tape, Episode 12: History dumbed down part 1
Episode 12 kicks off with Jay and Jim swapping weekend stories and laughs from their time working extra duties. Then, in the first part of a special Independence Day edition, they dive into a hilarious retelling of the events that sparked A…
Behind the Tape, Episode 11 - jurisdictional issues and Northern V.S Southern policing
Episode 11 opens with Jay and Jim recounting a hilarious real-life moment from the field, setting the tone before diving into a deeper discussion on jurisdictional challenges in policing. They explore the contrasts between Northern and Sout…
Behind the Tape, Episode10: Embarrassing Stories and The Scrutinizing of the Badge
Episode 10 kicks off with Jim and Jay sharing some of the most embarrassing—and hilarious—moments from their careers. But the laughs eventually give way to a deeper conversation about the intense scrutiny law enforcement faces today, and ho…
Behind the Tape, Episode 9: crazy stories and K9 shop talk
2 in one week! thats right, Jim and Jay delivered another great episode full of ad libbed shenanigans with the second part discussing life as a k9 hanlder
Behind the Tape, Episode 8: The judicial system
In this episode, Jim and Jay are left reeling after a wild story you won’t want to miss. Then, they take a deep dive into the Judicial System—exploring its impact on law enforcement officers and investigators, the strain it puts on their me…
Behind the Tape, Episode 7: into the Taboo
Happy Memorial Day! In this week’s episode, Jim and Jay welcome their first special guest to the show for an in-depth discussion on mental health in law enforcement. In the longest, most in-depth episode yet, they explore the often-overlook…
Behind the Tape Podcast, Episode 6: what they don't tell you about the job
In this episode, Jim and Jay take a break from their usual deep dives into mental health to share a candid and entertaining conversation about “what they don’t tell you about the job.” From their favorite cruisers to laugh-out-loud stories …
Behind the Tape Podcast, Episode 5 : Mental Health Awareness Continued
This episode kicks off with a lively debate on Taser vs. O.C., sparked by Jay’s hilarious story that sets the tone. From there, the conversation transitions into another powerful segment on Mental Health in Public Safety. The team dives dee…
Behind the Tape Podcast Episode 4: Mental Health Awareness month
Jay and Jim bring you down the taboo conversation of Mental Health in Law Enforcement. Tune in for part 1 of the discussion relating to Mental Health in this profession.
Behind the Tape Podcast, Episode 3: Night Shift v.s Day Shift
Jim and Jay return with an early release of Episode 3, where they start off with a new story, then a discussion regarding night shift v.s day shift
Behind the Tape Episode 2: misconceptions and shenanigans
In this episode, we discuss other common misconceptions in the Law Enforcement world and our coping mechanisms, which mainly consist of office shenanigans.
Behind the Tape episode 1: this is just the beginning
Behind the Tape is a true-crime podcast hosted by real Criminal investigators Jim Daigle and Jay Yarbrough. From current events and wild stories to mental health in law enforcement and case breakdowns, they bring raw, real insight from behi…