Episode: 00269 Released on June 2, 2025 Description: In this special 5th anniversary episode, Jason Elder and Mindy Duong reflect on half a decade of Analyst Talk with Jason Elder. From launching five episodes in June 2020 to consistently publishing every Monday since, the duo recounts the journey that has shaped the podcast and the law enforcement analysis community.
They discuss the evolution of the show, including favorite segments like “Don’t Be That Analyst,” the rise of deep dive series, and t...
Episode: 00269 Released on June 2, 2025 Description: In this special 5th anniversary episode, Jason Elder and Mindy Duong reflect on half a decade of Analyst Talk with Jason Elder. From launching five episodes in June 2020 to consistently publishing every Monday since, the duo recounts the journey that has shaped the podcast and the law enforcement analysis community.
They discuss the evolution of the show, including favorite segments like “Don’t Be That Analyst,” the rise of deep dive series, and the development of other shows like Cocktails and Crime Analysis. Jason and Mindy also explore recurring themes that emerged from hundreds of interviews—mental health, professional growth, imposter syndrome, and the importance of networking.
Tune in for behind-the-scenes insights, plenty of laughs, and a heartfelt thank-you to the guests, listeners, and volunteers who have made the show what it is today. Whether you’ve been here since episode one or you’re just joining the ride, this episode is for you.
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This episode contains the call-in segment, Don’t Be That Analyst.
Rachael Songalewski (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-rachael-songalewski-leading-with-intention/)
Richard Browning (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-richard-browning-addressing-secondary-trauma/)
Nikki North (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-nikki-nichole-north-%C2%A0real-time-crime-analyst)
Heather Fairburn (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-heather-fairburn-the-fire-within/)
Akiko McClain (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-akiko-mcclain-exclamation-points-are-the-answer)
Name Drops: Kathleen Allen/Debbie Osborne/Paige Kenningale/Manuel Oteng/Seth Potts (00:04:26), Charlie Giberti/Kassie Langdon/Chris Delaney (00:30:00)
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Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bqk4hkyzxxz7umbm/5thAnniversary_Transcript.pdf
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00:00:17 – Introducing The Episode
00:07:12 – Goals of Leapodcasts
00:26:35 – Deep Dives
00:30:00 – Cocktails & Crime Analysis
00:44:06 – Don’t Be That Analyst
00:57:00 – BOLO: Leapodcasts Survey
00:58:15 – Words to the World
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