Episodes
Listener Questions, Pre-Employment Polygraphs, Referral Services & the Epstein Files
In this episode of Inside the Polygraph, David Goldberg answers some of the most common questions he's been receiving from listeners, clients, and viewers across all of his social media platforms.
From pre-employment polygraph examinations to the dangers of online referral services, David shares practical advice based on decades of investigative experience and more than 25 years as a board-certified polygraph examiner.
David also revisits a heartbreaking domestic homicide that mir…
Why Infidelity Turns Deadly: The Psychology Behind Relationship Homicides
Why do some affairs end in heartbreak while others end in tragedy?
In this powerful episode of Inside the Polygraph, David Goldberg examines one of the most disturbing questions in criminal investigations: Why does infidelity sometimes lead to murder?
Drawing from decades of experience in law enforcement, criminal investigations, and more than 25 years as a board-certified polygraph examiner, David explores the psychological and behavioral patterns that can transform betrayal into dead…
Polygraph FAQs: The Truth Behind the Biggest Myths
S2E25 | Polygraph FAQs: The Truth Behind the Biggest Myths
Can being nervous make you fail a polygraph? Does ADHD or medication affect the results? Can someone actually beat a polygraph? What does an inconclusive result really mean?
In this episode of Inside the Polygraph, David Goldberg answers the questions he hears most often from people considering a polygraph examination. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience and over 20,000 examinations, David separates fact from fiction an…
When Suspicion Becomes Dangerous: Affairs, Trust & the Truth
In this episode of Inside the Polygraph, David Goldberg explores one of the most misunderstood topics in relationships: the difference between infidelity and a true affair. While many people use the terms interchangeably, David explains why understanding the distinction can completely change how a relationship is evaluated—and why it matters when seeking the truth.
Drawing from more than two decades as a professional polygraph examiner, David discusses the emotional toll that suspicion, f…
Polygraph Q&A: Misconceptions, Nervousness, Accuracy, and Why Truth Matters
In this episode of Inside the Polygraph, David Goldberg answers some of the most common questions he receives about polygraph testing, truth, deception, nervousness, relationships, investigations, and why people fear taking a polygraph examination. He also takes a moment to thank the listeners, followers, and aspiring new examiners who have reached out after watching the show, including Dan, Sophie, and Joe, who were inspired to begin their own careers in the polygraph field.
David b…
Polygraph Q&A: Misconceptions, Nervousness, Accuracy, and Why Truth Matters
In this episode of Inside the Polygraph, David Goldberg answers some of the most common questions he receives about polygraph testing, truth, deception, nervousness, relationships, investigations, and why people fear taking a polygraph examination. He also takes a moment to thank the listeners, followers, and aspiring new examiners who have reached out after watching the show, including Dan, Sophie, and Joe, who were inspired to begin their own careers in the polygraph field.
David b…
Why Ongoing Polygraph Training Matters and How the Wrong Examiner Can Ruin Your Life
In this episode of Inside the Polygraph, David Goldberg takes on a critical issue that directly affects anyone seeking a polygraph examination: examiner training, continuing education, and why failing to choose the right examiner can have life-changing consequences. He explains why ongoing training is not optional in the polygraph profession and why every qualified examiner should be continuing their education year after year to stay current, competent, and trustworthy.
David breaks …
Why People Fear Polygraph Tests and What Really Happens During the Exam
In this episode of Inside the Polygraph, David Goldberg tackles one of the biggest fears people have about polygraph testing: the fear of failing, the fear of being judged incorrectly, and the fear that the examiner may get it wrong. He compares that fear to taking any other important test in life, whether it is a school exam, a medical test, or a professional evaluation, and explains why so many people approach a polygraph with anxiety even when they know they are telling the truth.