PI Perspectives

Episode 218:     On Today’s show, Matt welcomes back Ritu Gill. You may remember her from our OSMOSIS series last year. Ritu is an OSINT expert and is a big content producer. She runs Osint Techniques and is the co-creator of forensicosint.com. Please welcome Ritu Gill and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier  Links:      Matt’s email: MatthewS@Satellitepi.com   Linkedin: Matthew Spaier   ...

Episode 217:         Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today is a special show. We start part 2 of a 3 part series focusing on the Art of Investigation, Revisited. This is the second volume of an amazing collection of investigators who each write a chapter on the characteristics it takes to be a successful Investigative professional. The book is the brainchild of Dr. Chelsea Binns...

Episode 216:     Intro:       On Today’s show, we welcome Kent Harris. This is a Best of show from 2021. This was a great conversation about workplace violence investigations. Now more than ever this is a hot topic. Learn more about how do these types of investigations. Please welcome Bruce Anderson and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier  Links:      Matt’s email: MatthewS@Satellitepi.co...

Episode 215:     Let’s jump into the show. On Today’s show, we welcome Bruce Anderson. Bruce runs Next72 intelligence. He has extensive experience as a private investigator. Using his skill set and his relationships, he has developed a way to Geolocate a subject using Phone applications. This is a great alternative to a cell phone ping. There are so many great use cases for this technology and it...

Episode 214:     Today is a special show. We start a 3 part series focusing on the Art of Investigation, Revisted. This is the second volume of an amazing collection of investigators who each write a chapter on the characteristics it takes to be a successful Investigative professional. The book is the brainchild of Dr. Chelsea Binns from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and celebrated investig...

Episode 213:         On Todays show, we welcome Dan Collins back to teh program. During his last visit, the guys started to discuss post conviction investigations and today they give a more indepth view of how to get started in this line of investigative work. Take notes and get ready to mark a plan. The guys also discuss the upcoming NALI conference on April 4th and 5th in Boston. Please welcome...

Episode 212:     Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. On Todays show, we speak with David Dean. David is not an investigator, but does a ton of business with lawyers. The guys discuss the synergy between Investigators and lead generation companies. Have no idea what lead generation is? Sit tight and check out this episode. Please welcome David Dean and your host, Private Investigator...

Episode 211:       Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. On Todays show, we are remembering Phil Johnson. Phil began working in this industry in 1968 and had an amazing career with his wife Yin. Throughout the years Phil developed a worldwide network and was known as a premier international investigator. He spent his last few years living in Portugal and will be missed by many. Let's...

Episode 210:      Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today we welcome Brad Dalhover to the show. Brad has worked as a Private Investigator and a case management creator. Brad is now offering consultant services through Centennial Consulting to other investigators that are struggling at being efficient with running their company. This is a great episode for new business owners or ow...

Episode 209:       Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today we are welcoming back friend of the show, Kelly Riddle. In December Kelly released a survey to all PIs around the country. The results are in and the guys are chatting about it. Check out the Youtube version of the show if you want to actually see the survey. Please well come Kelly Riddle and your host, Private Investigato...

Episode 208:     Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today. On this show, we welcome back the one and only George Gergis. George has taken over the position of National Director for the National Association of Legal Investigators. There is a great conference in St. Pete Floria starting January 31st. The guys are going to discuss the lineup. Please welcome George Gergis and your host...

Episode 207:     Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today. On this show we welcome the amazing, Jerri Williams. Jerri is a retired FBI agent, who started a podcast several years back. Last month, she celebrated episode 300 and welcomed FBI Director, Christopher Rey. Matt and Jerri cover many topics, including the ongoing issue of Foreign Governments trying to hire Private Investiga...

Episode 206:     Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today we welcome Colorado PI, Ryan Johnston. Ryan has been in business for about 40 years and has a great perspective on the industry. The guys cover several topics including Surveillance, State Associations and Licensing. Let's jump in and join Ryan Johnston and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier  Links:      Matt’s ema...

Episode 205:     Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. We have a great show today and our guest is joining us from Israel. Today we are chatting about Telegram and a research tool called Telemetry. We are joined by co-founder, Avi Ben-Am. Telemetry is a great tool that examines groups on Telegram, which is quickly becoming a hot bed for questionable activity. This is a great episode....

Episode 204:     Welcome to a special edition of PI-Perspectives. Today we are celebrating Veterans Day a bit early. Before we jump into the show, we wanted to take a moment and thank our service men and woman for protecting our country. Now more than ever, we see the importance of protecting our country, here and overseas. We also would like to take a moment of silence for those service men and w...

Episode 203:        Welcome to PI Perspectives and welcome to show 203. Today, Sandline Global’s Rob Fried joins us to discuss Digital Forensics. Rob has written several books on the subject and is a true expert. He speaks all over the country on this subject and has some great insight on how to apply this skill set to your Investigative toolbox. Rob Also has a great offer for some deep discounts...

Episode 202:      Segment 1: 
Welcome to PI Perspectives. This week, we wrap up our look at the OSMOSIS conference. There is still time left to get your seat and attend in person from October 15th through the 17th. Today we start our show with Ritu Gill. She’s based out of Canada and will be teaching about lesser known platforms to do OSINT research. Please welcome Ritu Gill and your host, private...

Episode 201:     Welcome to PI Perspectives and welcome to show 201. We have heard so much this year about Chat GPT and Investigations. Today we have a great episode on the practical uses of ChatGPT in Investigative work. Jay Paulino is a private Investigator from California, who recently spoke about this subject at the CALI conference. Take a listen to the great episode and learn how to put this...

Episode 200:       Welcome to PI Perspectives. Welcome to show 200. Since 2019 we have strived to bring you great guests and great content. Today is no different. Today we welcome, Dean Corneilson from Skopenow back to the show. Dean is updating us about some new exciting features on this great platform. Please welcome Dean and your host, private Investigator, Matt Spaier  Links:      Matt’s email...

Episode 199:     Welcome to PI Perspectives. This week, we continue our annual look at OSMOSIS-CON. Today we spend the entire episode speaking with Emcee, Sophia Salazar. She has a fascinating story of being at the right place at the right time and how it turned into an awesome OSINT career. If you are considering a career as a researcher, this episode is especially for you. Please welcome Sofia a...

Segment 1: Welcome to PI Perspectives. This week, we begin our yearly look into the OSMOSIS conference. Today’s guest is Jeff Tieg. Jeff is the Founder of Skull Games. This is a competition to rescue missing and exploited children through OSINT. Jeff’s topic at OSMOSIS is The five S.O.F Truths and OSINT. This episode will give a sneak peek. Please welcome Jeff Tiegs and your host, private Investig...

Episode 197:     We are back with a brand-new show. Today Florida PI, John Gaspar joins us. John had an amazing career with NYPD and worked for many years in the Major Case Squad. Along the way, he was trained in Forensic Hypnosis. He has worked on some very big cases over the years. Today the guys discuss Hypnosis and investigations. John is also the President of the Florida Association of Privat...

Episode 196:     Today we are jumping back into our archives. We revisit the amazing Brandon Perron on the show. If you do criminal investigations, you know the name. Brandon is one of the most well-respected criminal investigator instructors out there. Get ready for a refresher on this great episode. Please welcome Brandon Perron and your host, private Investigator, Matt Spaier  Links:      Matt’...

Episode 195:     Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. We hope you had a nice 4th of July Holiday. Today Matt is back with a new show. Matt welcomes Steven Villarreal from Pacific Research Liability. The guys discuss How Pacific Research can help you obtain auto insurance on personal injury cases. This is an amazing resource tool. Please welcome Steven and your host, Private Investiga...

Episode 194:     Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. (Miami Vice intro) Today we dip into a best of episode and take a second look at Florida PI, Jay Marin. The guys discuss Surveillance versus Undercover. This was one of the best episodes from 2021. We will be back next week with some new content, but in the meantime, check out this great episode. Please welcome Jay Marin and your...