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Diary of a Private Investigator

Nathan Hoole

Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/35d. Total Eps: 17

Ever wondered what it’s really like to be a private investigator? UK based PI Nathan, former police detective sergeant and owner of Dolos Investigations, has over 25 years experience in the investigation sector and rest assured, he’s seen some things! You'll hear about: - Bug sweeps - Cheating partners - Child custody investigations - Fraud investigations - Polygraph tests - Process serving Plus the many anecdotes from his police career so make sure you subscribe to the podcast to keep up to date with the Diary of a Private Investigator. Produced by Elevate: www.elevate-studios.co.uk

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - societyAndCulture
04/10/2025
#86
🇬🇧 Great Britain - societyAndCulture
03/10/2025
#96

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The TikTok PI, TV’s Hunters, the impact of AI and hanging around a hotel lobby

Monday, September 15, 2025 • Duration 49:15

Hello and welcome to Diary of a Private Investigator, I’m your host Nathan Hoole of Dolos Investigations and this week we’ve got some great stories from some recent jobs I’ve been on!

Firstly, apologies that it’s been a while since the last episode but it’s been a very busy last few weeks!

I’ve got a few stories and thoughts to share with you this month, starting with my recent trip abroad for a surveillance job which saw us hanging around a hotel lobby to enable a track and follow…

I also talk about how important it is to have a legend in preparation for if you ever get questioned on the job as to why you’re there!

I recently appeared on the ‘Caught in up crime’ podcast where I was dubbed the ‘TikTok PI’, so if you’d like to listen to that, the link is here:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ApozB5zrMMurVWzAR6pqw?si=fa8595ffd87a4947

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

As ever, thank you so much for listening!

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Police stories part II: Lucy Connolly, two-tier policing, risky pursuits and my moan of the month!

Monday, July 21, 2025 • Duration 59:28

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.com

Make sure you mention my name when you order!

Find me Dolos here:
https://dolosinvestigations.co.uk

Buy me a coffee link:
https://buymeacoffee.com/doapi

As ever thank you for listening!

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Episode 7 - The Dark Side of Private Investigation

Season 1 · Episode 7

Thursday, August 29, 2024 • Duration 01:06:29

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.

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Episode 6 - Signs that your partner is cheating, cheating psychology and some shocking stories

Season 1 · Episode 6

Monday, July 29, 2024 • Duration 58:02

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

Episode 5 - How to become a private investigator

Season 1 · Episode 5

Friday, June 28, 2024 • Duration 51:42

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

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Episode 4 - Anti-surveillance, terror and FAQs

Season 1 · Episode 4

Friday, May 31, 2024 • Duration 44:42

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

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Episode 3 - How I ended up working at a massage parlour

Season 1 · Episode 3

Friday, April 26, 2024 • Duration 41:20

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

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Episode 2 - A conversation between two private investigators

Season 1 · Episode 1

Friday, March 29, 2024 • Duration 01:03:50

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

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Episode 1 - The Start of Diary of a Private Investigator

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 • Duration 35:26

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

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My thoughts on PC Lorne Castle and several stories from my time in the police force

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 • Duration 01:01:07

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/doapi

You can find Dolos Investigations here:

https://dolosinvestigations.co.uk

As ever, thank you so much for listening!

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