Diary of a Private Investigator

Hello and welcome to the ‘Diary of a Private Investigator, with me you host, Nathan Hoole of Dolos Investigations.This week, I’m joined by the talented Charlotte Tollan of Ceres Mesotron in London.Charlotte has an incredible story, from her early beginnings in show business to venturing into the world of private investigation and surveillance. She’s also experienced first hand abusive control and manipulation by an ex partner which has driven her to hone her skills in the PI world and become the strong powerhouse that she is today.After listening to episode six where I spoke about coercive behaviour, Charlotte reached out and started to regale her personal story and experiences. From compiling a mound of her own evidence to having to force police to take her phone for investigation, to escaping what was in all honesty, a toxic relationship, Charlotte is now headed into becoming an investigative journalist.Co-director of the Ceres Mesotron company in London, Charlotte is well on her way to becoming a true force to be reckoned with in the the world of PI.You can find Charlotte here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-tollan-b3a92830a/You can find Nathan here:https://dolosinvestigations.co.ukBuy me a coffee link:https://buymeacoffee.com/doapi

Hello and welcome to Diary of a Private Investigator, the podcast that gives you a look inside the world of a PI. Join your host Nathan Hoole of Dolos Investigations, in this week's episode you'll hear all about covert gear, car tracker stories (including the time when Nathan's tracker got trapped on a vehicle locked inside a compound), stories from other private investigators and so much more. If you'd like to buy Nathan a coffee, you can do so here: buymeacoffee.com/doapi Every little helps and is greatly appreciated! If you'd like to reach out to Dolos or Nathan, you can find them here: dolosinvestigations.co.uk As ever, thank you for listening!

Join your host Nathan Hoole as he delves into one his latest cases, a landlord's noise complaint about sex noises from a suspected 'online entertainer'. Nathan also delves deeply into his history and experiences with mental health including depression and anxiety, his pathways through them and how he rediscovered his purpose. It's an interesting episode that details how easy it can be to succumb to the feelings of depression and anxiety, a conversation that's more important than ever. Although we've detoured slightly from the usual tales of the world of private investigation, Nathan still manages to talk about one of his latest, Chuckle Brothers inspired stories... If you've enjoyed this episode please make sure to subscribe and leave a 5* review! Thank you listening! You can find Dolos Investigations here: https://dolosinvestigations.co.uk

In this week's episode Nathan talks about the varying guises that private investigators use to avoid detection, without giving too much away of course! Welcome to Diary of a Private Investigator with your host, Nathan Hoole. Alongside covering the topic of disguises and outfits, Nathan also talks about a wide range of stories from his recent jobs this month and past work with the police! Sometimes what you think might be the perfect disguise is exactly what ends up giving you away, Nathan talks about the do's and the don't when it comes to remaining covert and subtle when on a surveillance case.  If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a 5* review! Find Dolos Investigations here: https://dolosinvestigations.co.uk As ever, thanks for listening!

Welcome to episode 7 of the Diary of a 'Private Investigator' podcast! Join your host Nathan Hoole of Dolos Investigations this month to hear all about the darker stories behind what a private investigator gets up to in the UK. From vetting potential clients to investigation cases going south, Nathan shares some rather scary stories that showcase the riskier, darker side of private investigation. He shares stories about a previous case in which he has to investigate the contents of a target's bin in the middle of the woods at 2am, cases that involve honour based killings and more! If you've enjoyed this episode, please make sure to subscribe to the channel and leave a review, it really helps the show out! Find me here: https://dolosinvestigations.co.uk TikTik: https://www.tiktok.com/@dolos035?_t=8pHZZYhlPpg&_r=1 Thank you for listening.

Welcome to Diary of A Private Investigator with your host, Nathan Hoole. This month, I cover the world of cheating partners. What signs should you be looking for if you think your partner is cheating? What kind of person cheats? Is it possible to plant a listening device in my partners hotel room? These are just some of the questions I answer in this episode, you’ll also hear my first hand accounts of some cheating partner cases I’ve worked on in the past as a private investigator.  The world of cheating is sometimes shrouded in mystery, it can take its toll on people’s mental health and also raises a lot of questions about what it takes to cheat. I cover some of the psychology behind the types of people that cheat and their reasoning for doing so. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review, it really helps me out. Also, if you’d like to get in touch my email is: diaryofaprivateinvestigator@gmail.com This show is produced and distributed by Elevate: https://elevate-studios.co.uk

Welcome to episode 5 of Diary of a Private Investigator, join your host Nathan Hoole as he speaks with Simon Henson of Titan Private Investigations all about the ins and outs of getting into the PI world.  From private investigation courses to acquiring real life cases, Nathan and Simon delve into exactly what it takes to be a private investigator in the UK. If you've ever wondered about how to get into the industry, this episode is certainly for you. If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! You can find Dolos Investigations here: https://dolosinvestigations.co.uk This podcast was produced by Elevate. https://elevate-studios.co.uk

Can you hack WhatsApp? Listen to this month's episode to find out! Join your host Nathan Hoole as he delves into his most recent activities, reflects on the possible coming changes to the private investigation world, discusses the current terror threat in the UK and answers some of your burning questions! From hacking WhatsApp and tracking vehicles to people tracing and what you need to consider when hiring a private investigator, Nathan covers it all. If you've ever wondered how a private investigator remains covert and 'under the radar' during a job, this is definitely the episode for you as Nathan discusses some of his previous experiences on the job. Please make sure you subscribe to the podcast and leave a review, all feedback is always welcome! If you have any questions you'd like to send in, please pop them over to diaryofaprivateinvestigator@gmail.com. As ever, thanks for listening! Produced by Elevate. www.elevate-studios.co.uk

Welcome to episode three of Diary of a Private Investigator, join your host Nathan Hoole as he shares some of his recent experiences from the world of PI and how he ended up working undercover at a massage parlour as part of an investigation for a client going through a divorce. In this episode, you'll hear about how private investigators are often played against each other in terms of pricing and services, the dangers of PI work and the skills you need to remain safe. Nathan is often asked if his work is dangerous, and whilst it can be, he shares stories of his experiences and how he reduces risk when he's working a case. One of his first ever cases as a PI saw him working at a massage parlour in order to investigate the private goings on of a client's future ex-wife. From asking for 'extras' to going the extra mile to uncover information about the target's assets, this story is entertaining to say the least! As ever, if you've enjoyed this episode please make sure to subscribe and leave a review! You can contact Nathan here: https://dolosinvestigations.co.uk You can also write in to the podcast here: diaryofaprivateinvestigator@gmail.com Nathan would love to hear your feedback and any questions you may have!  This show is recorded, produced and distributed by Elevate: www.elevate-studios.co.uk

Welcome to episode 2 of Diary of a Private Investigator! Join your host Nathan Hoole as he explores the details of the murder case previously mentioned in episode one, speaks with guest Daniel Burke of Delta 74 Investigations and shares his thoughts on the current state of private investigation in the UK. As two private investigators operating within similar locations, Nathan and Dan talk about how the UK’s network of PIs work together to provide the best possible level of service to clients and the importance of working together to expand their business operations.  At the request of a listener, Nathan also delves into the details of the murder case he mentioned in the first episode and how his assistance as a private investigator contributed towards the outcome of the case.  Tune in every month to keep up to date with the Diary of a Private Investigator! Learn more about Dolos Investigations here: https://dolosinvestigations.co.uk You can also write in to the podcast here: diaryofaprivateinvestigator@gmail.com Nathan would love to hear your feedback and any questions you may have!  This show is recorded, produced and distributed by Elevate: www.elevate-studios.co.uk

Hello and welcome to Diary of a Private Investigator with me, your host, Nathan Hoole of Dolos Investigations.As many of you know, my career began in the force and as you’ve probably noticed from the last episode, I have a fair few stories to share from my time there. So much so, that I thought we better do a part II to dive into some more stories…I dive into my thoughts on the Lucy Connolly case that’s been in the headlines recently, some other high speed pursuit stories, the time I had to deal with a ‘scrote’ that got caught red handed with a stolen bike and many more!Also on this weeks episode, I give you my next moan of the month so make sure you stay tuned to find out what it is this time…Visit my sponsor:https://bluhuski.comMake sure you mention my name when you order!Find me Dolos here:https://dolosinvestigations.co.ukBuy me a coffee link:https://buymeacoffee.com/doapiAs ever thank you for listening!

Hello and welcome to Diary of a Private Investigator, the podcast that gives you an insider look into the goings on of a private investigator.This week, I dive into the relatively polarising PC Lorne Castle case, tell some very juice stores from my time in the cops and a few other bits!A video recently surfaced of an arrest made by PC Lorne Castle, questions have been raised concerning his conduct and an investigation shortly followed which led the his dismissal. I explain my thoughts and feelings about it all as a PI and ex-cop so tune in, it’s a golden!I also look back at my time as a police officer and tell some of my favourite stories, from defensive driving to court cases, there’s a lot to unpack! If you enjoy the podcast, please treat me to a coffee by visiting this link:Buymeacoffee.com/doapiYou can find Dolos Investigations here:https://dolosinvestigations.co.ukAs ever, thank you so much for listening! 

Hello and welcome to another episode of the ‘Diary of a Private Investigator’ podcast, with me you host, Nathan Hoole.I’m the founder and lead investigator of Dolos Investigations based in Sheffield, UK and I started this podcast to share my stories, thoughts and experiences from the world of private investigation, from people tracing to cheating partners.This month, I received a question from a listener asking for any thoughts I had around process serving/bailiff work as they’re just applying for their certification. I dive into a few of my experiences and thoughts on what it a commonly misunderstood job.I also share some stories around people tracing and the positives (and risk) that sometimes comes with it. People tracing has its highs and lows just like anything else, when you’ve managed to complete the job and make a positive impact on someone’s life then that’s a top result! Sometimes though, you need a little due diligence to not only protect yourself but your client and possibly the person being traced.Aside from the usual PI stories, I also share my moan of the month so make sure you stay tuned until the end of the episode! You can find Blu Huski here:https://bluhuski.comYou can find me here:https://dolosinvestigations.co.ukAs ever, thank you for listening and make sure you subscribe and leave us a review!

Hello and welcome to Diary of a Private Investigator, join me your host, Natan Hoole of Dolos Investigations as I reflect on some recent jobs and my recent visit to a business expo...Warning, this episode has its fair share of explicit language and northern grumpiness!You'll hear about some past cases I've worked on this month including a DIY tracking case gone wrong in which the subject became surveillance aware, a weekend call demanding I visit a casino to observe the movements of a soon to be divorced partner and more.I recently attended a business expo in my finest suit too! What an...interesting day that was. You'll be able to hear all about the countless pens I gave away and the conversations I had during the day in this episode.If you've enjoyed this episode, please head to https://buymeacoffee.com/doapi and treat me to a coffee, it really helps support the show!Also, if you've feeling very generous, subscribe to the show and leave me a 5* review, it really helps!If you have any stories or questions, send them to diaryofaprivateinvestigator@gmail.comThank you for listening!

Welcome to episode 10 of ‘Diary of a Private Investigator’ with your host, Nathan Hoole of Dolos Investigations. This month, I’m joined by Dan Burke of Delta 74, a fellow UK based private investigator. This week, we’re talking about all the various items of PI gear, from covert cameras to car trackers, we talk about it all. Do you actually need a trigger camera? Can you simply use your phone for surveillance? What happens when clients buy their own car trackers? Are apple air tags good enough for tracking? We answer all of these questions and more in this year’s last episode… We’ll be coming back strong in 2025 so if you’ve got any questions or ideas for the show, please let us know at: diaryofaprivateinvestigator@gmail.com If you’ve enjoyed this episode please make sure to subscribe and leave us a 5* review, it really helps the podcast to grow. As ever, thank you for listening!

Join your host Nathan, a UK based PI and owner of Dolos Investigation as he introduces you to his world of private investigation. Along the way, you’ll hear all kinds of stories from cheating partner cases to employee fraud as Nathan shares his experiences, thoughts and reflections on his 25 year career within the investigation sector. Although this episodes serves as an introduction to the show, you’ll hear about a recent defence case that leaves Nathan with some moral dilemmas on how to handle it. You’ll also hear about his background and some entertaining stories from his days as a police detective sergeant.  Tune in every month to keep up to date with the Diary of a Private Investigator! Learn more about Dolos Investigations here:https://dolosinvestigations.co.uk You can also write in to the podcast here:diaryofaprivateinvestigator@gmail.com Nathan would love to hear your feedback and any questions you may have!  This show is recorded, produced and distributed by Elevate:www.elevate-studios.co.uk