What happens when a Secret Service interrogator plays Two Truths and a Lie with us on mic? We invited special agent and polygraph examiner Brad Beeler to stress‑test our storytelling and, more importantly, to reveal how professionals separate sharp detail from slick delivery. Three claims hit the table—a shoot in Antarctica, a cheetah lick in Namibia, and a bumblebee suit on a neuroscience series—and the questions get precise fast.

Brad walks us through his approach: pin the year, anchor the place, force a mental replay of movement, texture, and logistics, then loop back later to see if anything bends. You’ll hear how he listens for sensory anchors, how he treats confidence with suspicion, and why a crisp narrative can be either rock‑solid truth or a well‑worn cover story. Even with decades in interrogation and polygraph work, he’s candid about the ceiling of accuracy when there’s no external evidence. That honesty sets the tone for a playful but revealing experiment in credibility.

We also explore a bigger idea: everyday culture trains us to accept small lies for the sake of harmony, making binary truth harder to spot in casual talk. The game becomes a live lesson in the limits of gut reads, the power of specific follow‑ups, and the value of humility when calling a bluff. If you care about interviewing, negotiation, journalism, or simply becoming a better listener, this bonus is a compact field guide to critical questioning and the psychology of belief.

If you enjoyed this, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves lie‑spotting, and leave a quick review to help others find the podcast. Subscribe for more bonus sessions and behind‑the‑scenes stories from No Ordinary Monday.

🎧 Listen to Brad’s full episode here on the channel for the complete story behind his career and his wild No Ordinary Monday experience.

https://www.noordinarymonday.com/ep018-brad-beeler-secret-service-agent

https://bradleybeeler.com/

Check out Brad's book - "Tell Me Everything":
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637748426/?bestFormat=true&k=tell%20me%20everything%20brad%20beeler&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-bk-ww_k1_1_11_de&crid=248VD6GPOI385&sprefix=brad%20beeler

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