Diary of a Private Investigator

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Diary of a Private Investigator episodes

May 14, 2025 People tracing, process serving and a private investigator’s moan of the month!
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.com

You can find me here:
https://dolosinvestigations.co.uk

As ever, thank you for listening and make sure you subscribe and leave us a review!
45 min
April 09, 2025 Abusive relationships, show business, investigative journalism and more with Charlotte Tollan
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.uk

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https://buymeacoffee.com/doapi
55 min
March 11, 2025 Episode 12 - DIY trackers, expert shoplifters and some very grumpy private investigation tales
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.

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If you have any stories or questions, send them to [email protected]

Thank you for listening!

43 min
January 31, 2025 Episode 11 - Trackers, getting caught and when operations don't go to plan!
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!
55 min
December 18, 2024 Episode 10 - Discussing essential PI gear from covert cameras to car trackers with Dan Burke
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:
[email protected]
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!
1 hr 1 min
November 01, 2024 Episode 9 - Investigating sex noise complaints and reflecting on mental health and the black dog
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...
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Thank you listening!

You can find Dolos Investigations here:
https://dolosinvestigations.co.uk
54 min
September 30, 2024 Episode 8 - How to spot a private investigator
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!
50 min
August 29, 2024 Episode 7 - The Dark Side of Private Investigation
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

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Thank you for listening.
1 hr 7 min
July 29, 2024 Episode 6 - Signs that your partner is cheating, cheating psychology and some shocking stories
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:
[email protected]

This show is produced and distributed by Elevate:
https://elevate-studios.co.uk
59 min
June 28, 2024 Episode 5 - How to become a private investigator
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
52 min