Forensics Unfiltered with Gap Science
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Episodes: 69
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Welcome to Forensics Unfiltered, where we uncover real-life stories and challenges of the forensic world. Hosts Ashley Church and Erin West from Gap Science share the highs, lows, and lessons from their careers, offering insights to help you avoid pitfalls, spark meaningful conversations, and drive positive change. With no topic off-limits, a dash of colorful language, and dark humor, this podcast delivers raw honesty and a refreshing take on forensic science. Tune in for relatable advice and unfiltered truth!
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68. Case Reopened: When It’s Time to Let Go of Your Forensic Career (MHA Series)
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May 22, 2026 |
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67. Case Reopened: Leaving the Agency Doesn’t Mean You Failed (MHA Series)
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May 22, 2026 |
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66. Case Reopened: The Long Road Out of Burnout and Back to Myself (MHA Series)
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May 15, 2026 |
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65. Case Reopened: The Burnout Culture We Normalized in Forensics (MHA Series)
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May 15, 2026 |
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64. Case Reopened: What Work/Life Balance? The Job That Follows You Home (MHA Series)
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May 08, 2026 |
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63. Case Reopened: The Cost of Ignoring the Warning Signs, Part 2 (MHA Series)
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May 08, 2026 |
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62. Case Reopened: The Cost of Ignoring the Warning Signs, Part 1 (MHA Series)
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May 08, 2026 |
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61. Case Reopened: The Scene That Changed Everything I Thought I Knew About Safety (MHA series)
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May 01, 2026 |
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60. Case Reopened: The Scenes That Stay With You, Part 2 (MHA Series)
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May 01, 2026 |
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59. Case Reopened: The Scenes That Stay With You, Part 1 (MHA Series)
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May 01, 2026 |
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🧠 Kicking Off Mental Health Awareness Month in Forensics
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May 01, 2026 |
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58. Mid-Career Crisis in Forensics: Why It Happens and What to Do Next
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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57. AI in Forensic Science: What This Technology Really Means for Daily Forensic Work
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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56. The Boundaries We Wish We Set Sooner in Our Forensic Careers
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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55. How Mini-Adventures Create Joy and Prevent Burnout in Our Forensic Careers
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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54. Our End-of-Year in Reflection: Sustainable Goal Setting for Forensic Professionals
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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53. Building Resiliency to On-the-Job Stress for Improved Productivity with RENEE SOUZA
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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52. Strategies for Motivating Your Team to Reach Ambitious Goals with JENN MEAD
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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51. Using Statistics to Optimize Team Performance with COURTNEY LOZANO
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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50. Embracing Growth: Transformative Mindset Strategies for Forensic Supervisors with NAKIA PORTER
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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49. Supervising Beyond Your Specialty: Fast-Tracking Your Understanding of a New Forensic Unit with CHRIS DECKER
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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48. Using Your Leverage to Empower Your Forensic Team with COACH LISA
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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47. Exploring the Future of Forensic Science with BECCA NICK and WALTER HILLER
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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46. Why Forensic Leadership Development Isn’t Just About Technical Skills with COACH LISA (Part 2 of 2)
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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45. Why Forensic Leadership Development Isn’t Just About Technical Skills with COACH LISA (Part 1 of 2)
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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44. The Real Challenges of Evidence Room Management with DANIELLE WAMSTAD and KELLY O'DONNELL
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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43. Breaking the Silence: Crime Scene Trauma, Ketamine Therapy, and Mental Health in Forensics with MATT DAVIS (Part 2 of 2)
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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42. Breaking the Silence: Crime Scene Trauma, Ketamine Therapy, and Mental Health in Forensics with MATT DAVIS (Part 1 of 2)
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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41. Essential Tools for Recruiting Top-Tier Trainees with ALICE WHITE (2024 Forensic Trainer Symposium)
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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40. Training with Purpose: Crafting Exercises for Maximum Impact with DR. HEIDI SIEVERS (2024 Forensic Trainer Symposium)
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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39. Behind the Scenes of The Proper Seal: A Forensic Blog with AMANDA LLOYD
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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38. 🎉 5 Years with Gap Science: Stories, Successes, Flops and Insights - Part 2 of 2
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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37. 🎉 5 Years with Gap Science: Stories, Successes, Flops and Insights - Part 1 of 2
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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36. JASON COLE'S Powerful Take on Health After Surviving a Stroke and Witnessing a Lab Tragedy (Part 2 of 2)
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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35. JASON COLE'S Powerful Take on Health After Surviving a Stroke and Witnessing a Lab Tragedy (Part 1 of 2)
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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34. Introvert’s Guide to Conquer Public Speaking with JOHN BLACK (2023 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit)
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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33. How Women in Law Enforcement Can Have Confident Conversations with Dr. HEIDI SIEVERS (2023 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit)
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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32. Navigating Crucial Conversations Like a Pro with CORNITA RILEY (2023 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit)
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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31. Building Stronger Teams Through Effective One-on-One Meetings with STEVE GARDNER (2023 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit Summit)
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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30. Bridging Communication Gaps in Blended Teams (Sworn & Civilian) with JOSH MOTT (2023 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit)
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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29. No Nonsense Rules for Conflict Management with COACH LISA (2023 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit)
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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28. Pros and Cons of Large Agencies and Two-Person Teams with GABRIELLE WIMER
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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27. Is Government Contracting the Forensic Career Path for You? Insights from MICHAEL KESSLER
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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26. Want to Start a Forensic Business? DR. HEIDI SIEVERS Shares Her Journey and Advice for New Entrepreneurs
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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25. Rethinking Training Methods (Part 2 of 2) with Glenn and Eric from THE DOUBLE LOOP PODCAST
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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24. Rethinking Training Methods (Part 1 of 2) with Glenn and Eric from THE DOUBLE LOOP PODCAST
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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23. Shedding Light on the Most Overlooked High-Risk Unit with JENNIFER MEAD
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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22. Why Is It Important for the Forensic Field To Be More Standardized with BRIANNE BREEDLOVE
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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21. Confessions of a Sworn Lieutenant Working Over a Civilian Forensic Unit with BRYAN MACY
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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20. Are Forensic Units Creating Their Own Bottlenecks?
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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19. A Forensic Anthropologist's Journey through the Accreditation Process with DR. MEREDITH TISE
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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18. Do Debriefings Work in the Forensic Field?
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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17. Is the Forensic Field Behind the Times?
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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16. Knowing When It's Time to Walk Away with ALICE WHITE (2022 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit)
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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15. How KAT POPE Became Alcohol-Free and Developed a Better Way to Handle Work-Related Stress
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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14. Effects of Forensics on Work/Life Balance
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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13. A CSI's Story: When Crime Scene Investigations Turn Dangerous with LETTY RAMIREZ
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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12. The Importance of Quality Documentation from a Forensic Consultant Perspective with JOHN BLACK
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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11. Gaining Buy-In from Your Team and Chain of Command with STEVEN MOSER (2022 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit)
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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10. Dealing with Burnout in Forensics
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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9. Creating an Outstanding Unit Culture with SHAWN HENDERSON (2022 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit)
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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8. Struggles as a Female Civilian
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Jul 05, 2023 |
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7. Having Conversations with Your Chain of Command with RYAN BERRY (2022 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit)
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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6. Changing Agencies & Career Paths
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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5. Prioritizing When You Supervise Multiple Forensic Units with LARRY STRINGHAM (2022 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit)
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May 17, 2023 |
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4. Money Problems + Sworn vs Civilian (PART 2)
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May 03, 2023 |
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3. Money Problems in the Forensic Field (PART 1)
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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2. Being Pregnant as a CSI
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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1. Strife Between Seniors & Newbies
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Feb 01, 2023 |