Lies People Tell with Frank Runles
95 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -If I told you I could teach you how to always know when you are being lied to or deceived, would you be interested? If you answered yes, then the Lies People Tell podcast is for you. Each week, Frank Runles, FBI Special Agent (Retired), will share what he has learned as a criminal investigator and as an interrogator in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and Iraq, so you'll be able to know when you are being lied to. In each episode, statements from real life criminal cases are analyzed to reveal how to detect deception using Deceptive Language Analysis. You'll also learn how to protect yourself and your family from frauds and cheats. After listening to the Lies People Tell podcast you will be a better communicator and understand why a good dose of skepticism is your best protection. So, if you want to take control of your life and have a good time doing it, subscribe to Lies People Tell with Frank Runles.
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Episodes
James Comey, Obama's Trojan horse
June 24, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBI believe James Comey was Obama's Trojan Horse. He hired him to do one thing, exonerate Hillary Clinton. In this episode, I talk about the Clinton email investigation and why I believe Comey was a Trojan horse and what he wanted in return for his exoneration. Enjoy!
Moms vs. School Boards
June 18, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this episode, we delve into Critical Race Theory and the push back by parents, especially mothers, to their local school boards. We have some great audio of moms giving their school boards hell. We then have some fun with Jeffrey Toobin's return to CNN and his apology. We finish the show off with a song from the great Buddy Brown, "The Middleclass is screwed!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo0MSJjUf2Y "The Middleclass is screwed!" Enjoy
Honor our fallen heroes
May 31, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBHappy Memorial Day! Let's all a take a moment this Memorial Day and remember our fallen heroes and the sacrifices they and their families have made. This episode contains clips of Marcus Luttrell explaining why the deaths of our military are not senseless, Ronald Reagan honoring our fallen and two songs that will make you proud and heart broken at the same time. Enjoy and may God bless America!
Louie, what are doing?
May 26, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBIn today's episode I am joined by Mark Vines, host of The Mark Vines Show, to discuss Louie Freeh's donation of $100k donation to the Biden grandchildren's trust fund and his communications with Hunter Biden. We also talk about crazy Joe Scarborough and his epic rant about the Arizona election audit going on now. Enjoy!
Biden is the Master of Disaster
May 19, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBGas prices up, inflation rising, gas shortages, unemployment going up and jobs numbers going down. Welcome to That 70's Show starring Joe Biden. Jimmy Carter is smiling for a reason. Today we talk about Biden being the true Master of Disaster in more ways than one. Enjoy!
Systemic Stupidity!
May 12, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBWhich is more prevalent in today's society: systemic racism or systemic stupidity? I believe systemic stupidity. In this episode, we talk about the stupidity of our political class, Liz Cheney, woke professors and listen to a audio clip of a teacher insulting and calling a cop a murderer. Outrageous! We also talk about the most Woke Place on Earth, Disney. Enjoy!
Be less White!
April 29, 2021 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this episode we talk about Biden's dogs, the never ending Covid nonsense, the FBI calling the Congressional Baseball Shooter as being a "suicide by cop" and then finish of with a fun song called Be less White by Buddy Brown. Enjoy!
Propaganda and Indoctrination
April 21, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this episode, I cover what propaganda and indoctrination is and how it is being used in America today. I play audio from a CNN director which reveals how CNN uses propaganda to advance their causes. We then discuss the bogus Russian bounty case in Afghanistan. Finally, I discuss the indoctrination going on in our schools and read portions of a parent's letter to his child's school that every parent should read. It is awesome! Enjoy.
Fairness is Overrated!
April 14, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBFairness is overrated, at least according to news anchor Lester Holt. I'll play you what he says about the truth and how you should believe him and his brethren in the media. I'll also discuss the lies that are being spread regarding there Biden Administration's handling of the border crisis. Then we delve into the lies about the Capitol Hill Riot. We also hear how a pastor handles the COVID Mask Police during Passover. You do not want to miss that! Pick up "Brooklyn to Baghdad: An NY...
No Mean Tweets!
March 24, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBWith everything going on in the country, it's time to have a laugh or two. In this episode, I review some current events poking fun at the current administration, Biden, Putin, the Chinese military, Biden's dogs, Jen Psaki, and Woke People. Warning: If you have no sense of humor or you are super woke, this one may be a bumpy ride for you. This is satire and meant to be fun. Enjoy!
How Bias Limits our Success.
March 17, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBHave you ever met someone that you prejudged but once you get to know them, you realize you misjudged them? I think that happens a lot and in this episode I discuss bias and how being open to accepting different viewpoints and unusual people can be the very key to your life success. Enjoy.
Being a skeptic is good!
March 12, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode I discuss why being a skeptic is good and the differences in being a skeptic and a cynic. I am joined by Mike Van Meter, host of the "Recovery is Possible" podcast and he tells about a flight he took and the crazy things he saw on it. Enjoy!
Being a Skeptic is Good.
March 10, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode, I discuss how being a skeptic is a good thing and the difference between a skeptic and a cynic. I am then joined by Mike Van Meter, the host of "Recovery is Possible" podcast, where he tells us a bout a recent flight he took and what he saw on the flight. You won't believe it! Enjoy.
Why they hate Trump and you.
March 03, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode, I have a little fun with the Cuomo brother, Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen and other. I discuss what are the reason why Andrew Cuomo is being hung out to dry by the Democrats and the MSM and how this maybe a forewarning of what is in store for Biden. Then I finish with why the politicians on both sides hated Trump and by extension, you.
Why they hate Trump and you.
March 03, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode, I have a little fun with the Cuomo brother, Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen and other. I discuss what are the reason why Andrew Cuomo is being hung out to dry by the Democrats and the MSM and how this maybe a forewarning of what is in store for Biden. Then I finish with why the politicians on both sides hated Trump and by extension, you.
Rush Limbaugh and the Law of Connection
February 24, 2021 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBRush Limbaugh died last week after battling cancer for over a year. Rush was not only a great communicator but also a great connector. His connection with his audience was unparalleled because he practiced what John Maxwell called the Law of Connection. In this episode, I discuss Rush's career and how he connected with people from all walks of life. Maxwell says, "You can't move people to action unless you first move them with emotion....The heart comes before the head." That is the La...
Can we really detect deception?
February 17, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode, we talk about Bruce Springsteen's Super Bowl ad and how Jeep could improve it. Then we poke some fun at Trump's attorney's opening statement during the impeachment trial. I then examine how well people detect deception and why most people are not very good at it. We talk about some interesting studies done on the subject and ways we can all improve our abilities at detecting deception. Enjoy!
Exposing The Big Lie
February 10, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBIn this episode, I discuss The Big Lie, which is, according to the media, that the 2020 election was stolen. but is that really The Big Lie? Could it be that the political /media establishment are worried that their narrative isn't working? I also talk about the Republican Party and what is wrong with it. I quote extensively from the following articles: "Is it time for Never GOP" by Jack Kerwick https://amgreatness.com/2021/01/04/is-it-time-for-nevergop/ "Hubris: Elites brazenly gloat t...
Is Biden banning fracking or not?
February 03, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode, we poke some fun at Chuck Schumer and his gaffe. (You have to listen to it!) I try to determine if President Biden is being deceptive when it comes to banning fracking. I also discuss ex-FBI Attorney Kevin Clinesmith's sentencing and what that means. I finish with a discussion on why the media wants you to not believe your own eyes and ears. Enjoy!
Consistency is Honesty
January 20, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBWe're back!!! And so much has changed. In this episode I talk about how being consistent in what you say or do is the essence of being honest. I delve into the Capital Hill riot and compare how they were depicted versus the riots from this summer. I discuss about how our core principles should lead to consistency. Then, I examine how we can choose to approach our future by living the best life possible and understanding what is really important to each of us. I finish with an except f...
6 Verbs that Mean Deception
December 16, 2020 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this episode, I talk about what a bad year 2020 has been and offer some advice on how to cope with everything going on. We listen to some of Joe Biden's greatest hits and then I talk about the 6 verbs that we all use that usually indicates deception. Enjoy!
Verbs of Communication and Interrupted Action
December 09, 2020 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode, we poke some fun at The View and AOC, Goya's newest Employee of the Month. I discuss some the things we can be happy about as we go into Biden's "dark winter". Finally I talk about verbs of communication and verbs of interrupted action. I discuss how communications can be masked and how verbs of interruption can be used to deceive. Enjoy!
The Past vs The Present
December 02, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode, we poke fun at AOC and the fact that she thinks the democrats lost the House of Representatives. I discuss the false media narrative of "no evidence" in connection to Trump's election law suits and explain the difference between circumstantial and direct evidence. We then discuss the use of present tense verbs vs past tense verbs for deceptive purposes. We talk kidnapping and car accidents also. Enjoy!
How time can be used to deceive and the Ralph Lynch case.
November 25, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this episode, I play an audio clip of the media that is really amazing. We discuss how time can be used in statements to deceive. I then analyze two statements, the Charming Princess and Ralph Lynch, showing you how to apply the lessons learned about time. Enjoy!
Casey Anthony and how to move a story along.
November 11, 2020 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this episode I explain how certain words and phrases are used to move a story along and to cover for actions that you may want to keep hidden. I then cover the statement Casey Anthony gave the police 37 days after her daughter, Caylee, went missing. I finish with some words of encouragement from Matthew McConaughey's new book "Greenlights". Enjoy!
The lies we tell ourselves with Michael Vanmeter
November 01, 2020 15:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBToday we have a special guest, Michael Vanmeter, President and CEO of Vanmeter Wellness Solutions and the host of the "Recovery is Possible" podcast. Mike and I discuss the lies we tell ourselves when we or our love ones are in the grip of addiction. Mike talks about his journey with addiction and how he became honest with himself and how he helps other achieve the same. We discuss the stigma with addiction and if addiction is a life choice or a disease. It's a powerful conversation and th...
Intensifiers and Minimizers, Convince or Downplay
October 14, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this episode I explain how adverbs are used as Intensifiers to convince people of something or Minimizers to downplay their actions. We then poke a little fun at President Trump and how he uses Intensifiers to troll people. We rap it up with a criminal statement about a shaken baby case where the babysitter uses Intensifiers and Minimizers. Enjoy! If you like what you're hearing in the show, go to frankrunles.com and leave me a message. You can email me at [email protected].
Emotions and Oscar Pistorius
October 14, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode, I examine how emotions play a essential part of all of our lives and how they can be used to deceive us. I then analyze the statement given by Oscar Pistorius, the Paralympic/Olympic runner who was convicted of murdering his live-in girlfriend, examining how he used emotion to try and convince the South African court of his innocence. Enjoy!
Intensifiers and Minimizers, Convince or Downplay
October 14, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this episode I explain how adverbs are used as Intensifiers to convince people of something or Minimizers to downplay their actions. We then poke a little fun at President Trump and how he uses Intensifiers to troll people. We rap it up with a criminal statement about a shaken baby case where the babysitter uses Intensifiers and Minimizers. Enjoy! If you like what you're hearing in the show, go to frankrunles.com and leave me a message. You can email me at [email protected].
Waffle Words, Selective Memory and James Comey
October 08, 2020 00:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBIn this episode, I talk about equivocations and negations aka waffle words. I also explain the difference between lack of knowledge and lack of memory and play excerpts of James Comey's testimony highlighting his faulty memory. I then analyze Jerry Sandusky's answers from a Bob Costas interview. Enjoy! Checkout my new website: frankrunles.com. Also checkout my official show facebook page "Lies People Tell". Thanks for listening.
Ownership and Relationships
September 30, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBIn this episode I explain how pronouns are used to indicate ownership of actions and items and how you can tell if a relationship is good or not through pronouns. Enjoy!
Listening with Curiosity and the One-Legged Iraqi Bomber
September 24, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBIn today episode, I discuss how to listen with curiosity, why it is important for good relationships and how being a good listener gives you the advantage in any conversation. I talk about how my partner and I build rapport with a one-legged Iraqi bomber and how it resulted in success. Finally, I describe the types of people that don't listen and how to avoid being that person. Enjoy!
A Cast of Characters and the Harris/Biden Administration
September 16, 2020 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBIn this episode, I teach how to identify who makes up the cast of characters in the stories people tell and why knowing who has top billing in the cast is so helpful. I show you how to use that information when conducting interviews. Then we talk about the Biden campaign and how both Harris and Biden are referring to their administration as the Harris/Biden Administration and what that means. Enjoy!
George Zimmerman and Unique Sensory Details
September 02, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBIn this episode, I explain the importance of details in truthful statements and what make a detail unique and sensory. I then analyze a sexual assault statement for Unique Sensory Details. The we analyze George Zimmerman's statement for balance and Unique Sensory Details. For those who don't remember, George Zimmerman is the man who was charged with shooting Trayvon Martin. Listen to the statement and then decide if he was being truthful or deceptive based on the details he provided. Enjoy! ...
Susan Smith and the 3 Parts of a Story
August 26, 2020 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this episode, I explain how every story has 3 parts, the Prologue, the Incident, and the Epilogue and how the length of each is a good indicator of truthfulness or deception. I then use a statement of an alleged armed robbery to illustrate what this looks like. I then analyze the Susan Smith statement when she killed her children while claiming to have been carjacked. Enjoy!
What is a lie?
August 19, 2020 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBIn this episode, we discuss the difference between a lie and deceptive language. We dele into the fact that it is hard to lie and why that is. We review a statement from Timothy McVeigh and why he couldn't lie and then we listen to Charlie Sheen explain how he didn't assault a women yet, in the same interview, tell us about assaulting a women. All this and why this podcast will help protect you and your family from fraudsters. Enjoy!
Lies People Tell
August 11, 2020 07:00 - 14 minutes - 9.77 MBIn this episode, I explain the new direction the podcast is going. Starting next week, the podcast will focus on detection of deception i.e., how to know when you are being lied to or deceived. I will use statements from criminal investigations, such as Casey Anthony or George Zimmerman, to show how deceptive language was used in the statement and how it can be applied to our everyday interactions. Think of this new podcast direction as being where self help meets true crime.
007 Biden is an empty vessel and the Dems like it!
July 27, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBWe spend some time today making fun of AOC, talking about the polls showing how Democrats think Biden is suffering from dementia. We talk about Biden's VP pick and how Nancy Pelosi may be eyeing the VP slot. We also talk about the polls that show Trump's advantage and then end the episode with an article by Col. Kurt Schlicter about the power of the word No.
Class Warfare
July 20, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBIt appears we are engaged in a race war but is it actually a class war between the power elite and the average American. BLM is just a tool that is used to make the rest of us comply with their wishes and to silence people. We dive into that and more.
005 The Secret Leadership Ingredient
July 13, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBIn this episode, I discuss the one ingredient needed by all leaders to be effective and successful.
005 The Secret Leadership Ingredient
July 13, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBIn this episode, I discuss the one ingredient needed by all leaders to be effective and successful.
oo4 A Soldier's Story with CW3 Jonathan Leach
July 06, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this episode, I talk with Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jonathan Leach about his life in the US Army, what lessons he has learned through his military experience and we also talk about his knife making skills. Please subscribe to The Rugged Individualist with Frank Runles. Also rate and review the show where you get podcasts.
003 Minneapolis, Atlanta and the Cops with Mark Vines
June 29, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBIn the episode, Frank talks with Mark Vines, a retired FBI Agent and former Washington DC cop about the Minneapolis and Atlanta Police situations, the use of deadly force, and possible solutions to prevent future incidents. Mark is the host of The Mark Vines Show.
002 Trump and the Generals
June 22, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this episode, I discuss the simmering feud between President Trump and senior military officers, both active duty and retired, and how this could escalate to some very bad ends. I also talk about Biden in the basement and the Seattle Mayor's Summer of Love.
001 Introduction Episode
June 19, 2020 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.61 MBThe Rugged Individualist is about self reliance, a can-do attitude, grit and thinking for yourself. In this episode I provide an overview of what the podcast is about and my background as an FBI Special Agent and US Army veteran.