Behind the Tape

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 good-natured roasting as the team takes turns picking on each other.

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 Independence and the birth of America.

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 America's revolution from England — complete with their unique and comedic twist on history.

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 Southern law enforcement practices—both in culture and approach. To wrap up, they welcome special guest and fellow detective Cory Wilson for an insightful conversation you won’t want to miss.

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 how it impacts those who wear the badge.

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

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 mental health, and the heavy toll it can take.

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-overlooked challenges faced by officers, with a particular focus on those working ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) cases. It’s a candid and important conversation you won’t want to miss.

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 from the field, this episode offers a lighter, behind-the-scenes look at their experiences you won’t want to miss.

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 deeper into the stigma surrounding mental health, the alarming statistics on suicides within the profession, and wraps up with a compelling discussion on how trauma impacts the human brain.

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. 

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 

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 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 behind the scenes. Tune in for laughs, lessons, and life ”Behind the Tape.” This episode is all about getting to know a little bit about your hosts!