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Private Eyes Are Watching You

Private Eyes Are Watching You

By Ski

Every week we’ll explore the craziest, most outrageous, and unbelievable stories from real life Private Investigators. Join us weekly because you never know when Private Eyes Are Watching You!!!
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The Power of Data

Private Eyes Are Watching You Oct 08, 2020

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Your Third Eye

Your Third Eye

On this episode we bring on guest P.I. and head of Your Third Eye Investigations, Miki Williams. Miki and her firm have over 10 years of experience, specializing in civil, criminal and corporate cases. Miki tells the story of sensitive case that involved a teenager who was accused of sexual assault - if the defendant was found guilty, he would have to be deported. Learn all about it on this week's episode of Private Eyes Are Watching You!

Nov 10, 202046:43
The Power of Data

The Power of Data

Guest Harold McFarland, owner of Quantum Cybersecurity and Investigations, Inc. discusses how he and his specialized private investigation firm help corporations, law firms and private citizens to detect, counter and take legal action against cyber attacks and fraud. Harold recalls the tale of a shady embezzlement case he solved and gives a demonstration on how cybercriminals can manipulate emails after they've already been sent. On this week's episode, you'll learn just how powerful data is!

Oct 08, 202043:33
Children of the Underworld

Children of the Underworld

In the 3rd episode of Season 2, Ski brings on the President of Eye InvestigateMonique Lessan. Monique shares her inspiring story and personal journey that motivated her to become the world class investigator she is today. For 27 years, her firm has specialized in locating missing and exploited children, runaways, stolen children/adults, parental child abductions, kidnappings, sex trafficking, and more. While she is based out of California, Monique speaks four languages and conducts investigations all around the world - you'll learn about one of her most challenging and dangerous cases in Singapore. Additionally, Lessan is the founder of the nonprofit "Teen Against Human Trafficking" and the author of "Children of the Underworld."

Oct 01, 202050:31
The Evolution of Brand Protection

The Evolution of Brand Protection

On Episode 2 of Season 2, Ski brings on veteran investigator Dave Lukasik. Dave has spent over 14 years as a Brand Protection Manager and consultant for some of the largest international corporations in the world! Dave and Ski have worked cases together in the past and the two discuss how the field of brand protection has evolved, continues to change to this day, and ultimately how it affects YOU – the consumer. You won’t want to miss the interesting stories Dave shares about working with federal law enforcement agencies including HSI (Homeland Security Investigations) and Customs!

Sep 10, 202033:46
TMZ, Tracking Technology And The Investigator’s Toolbox

TMZ, Tracking Technology And The Investigator’s Toolbox

In the 1st Episode of Season 2, Ski brings on guest Matthew Spaier - Owner of Satellite Investigations, CEO of Satellite Media Partners, Host of the PI Perspectives Podcast and Founder of the Investigator's Toolbox. Matt discusses some of his investigations in New York City which involved a famous rapper, a latin recording artist, and a case involving TMZ!! He also tells us how he used tracking technology to locate witnesses that saw an unusual and horrific death.

Sep 03, 202046:19
Behind the Murder Curtain

Behind the Murder Curtain

We have an exciting bonus episode for you before the airing of Season 2!! Ski brings on guest Bruce Sackman. Bruce is retired Special Agent in charge of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General, a licensed P.I. specializing in healthcare fraud, President of the Society of Professional Investigators, and the coauthor of both “Behind The Murder Curtain” and “The Art of Investigations.” Listen as he tells the true stories of medical professionals who murdered their patients!!! One of Bruce’s most famous cases, that of Dr. Michael Swango, will be featured on "Very Scary People" with Donnie Wahlberg on Headline News (CNN), airing Sunday August 16th @ 9 PM – you won’t want to miss it!!

Aug 15, 202053:31
Bonus Episode 2 - Becoming a P.I.

Bonus Episode 2 - Becoming a P.I.

Host Mike 'Ski' discusses how and why he became a P.I. nearly 20 years ago. He also recalls some of his earliest experiences as an Investigator. Finally, Ski mentions some free training resources for aspiring Private Investigators (www.mypicareer.com) and for those trying to grow their respective investigative agencies/businesses (www.sixfigurepi.com).

Jul 07, 202029:30
Episode 10 - The Judgement

Episode 10 - The Judgement

On the 10th Episode of Season 1, Ski brings on guest Rodney Gagnon, Partner of Recovery Analytics. He specializes in financial investigations, fraud, post-judgement asset recovery and distressed debt purchases. Rodney describes a $12M judgement case where a business deal involving a signed personal guarantee goes bad. To make matters worse, the subject had a position as the Deputy Clerk of Court.

Jun 30, 202034:26
Episode 9 - Liberty City Seven

Episode 9 - Liberty City Seven

This week, Ski brings on guest Rory J. McMahon who has over 40 years of Investigative experience; including 12 years in federal law enforcement, and 29 years as the owner of McMahon & Associates Detective Division. Rory is a Certified Legal Investigator (CLI), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Criminal Defense Investigator (CCDI), educator, lecturer and best selling author of books on investigation. Rory discusses his new website for Investigative Education Consultants and the time he was involved in the famous Liberty City Seven trials, involving terrorism-related charges following an FBI sting investigation.

Jun 23, 202037:27
Episode 8 - Gym, Tan, Laundry...JetSki - Jersey Shore Style!

Episode 8 - Gym, Tan, Laundry...JetSki - Jersey Shore Style!

On this week’s episode, Ski has the great privilege of speaking with Jim Nanos, 25-year veteran and Retired Detective Sergeant with the Wildwood (NJ) Police Department, a Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer, the Principal & CEO of Apple Investigations, and the Owner of PI Magazine, PI Gear, PI Directory, and Unsolved Magazine. Jim enlightens us on one of his first cases in which his subject made a miraculous recovery on his way to Wildwood, New Jersey! Jim also talks about his time with the Coast Guard CGIS unit and why a P.I. needs to be Semper Paratus (Always Ready)!!!!

Jun 16, 202038:28
Episode 7 - The Kidnapping

Episode 7 - The Kidnapping

On this week's episode, Ski brings on Kelly Riddle, President & Owner of Kelmar Global, a P.I. firm based out of San Antonio, TX that services clients internationally. Kelly is a 37-year industry vet and has written and published 13 books. He recounts a case involving a federal kidnapping warrant for the suspect, an ex-wife who fled with her daughter from Texas to Nicaragua to Costa Rica. 

Jun 09, 202036:48
Episode 6 - If You Make It, They'll Fake It

Episode 6 - If You Make It, They'll Fake It

On this week's episode, Ski brings on Bill Ryan, who completed a twenty-year law enforcement career with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and retired with the rank of First Grade Detective. His assignments included the elite Street Crime Unit, the Organized Crime Control Bureau and the Detective Bureau. He also retired from the Special Investigations Division, Arson and Explosion Squad where he specialized in investigations of major arsons and bombings, including both the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and the attack on the World Trade Center in 2001. Now, Bill is the President of Ryan Investigative Group Inc., which specializes in intellectual property investigation, fire investigation and fraud Investigation. Bill recounts a thrilling investigation involving counterfeits from an organized crime ring in New York City's Chinatown neighborhood.

Jun 03, 202037:19
Episode 5 - From Pastor to Private Investigator

Episode 5 - From Pastor to Private Investigator

On this week’s episode, Ski interviews Dominic Fede, an experienced Private Investigator and Pastor from Sydney, Australia. Dominic tells us what it’s like to be a Private Eye Down Under and about one of his first experiences trying to keep up with a subject driving a Lamborghini on an extended surveillance!!! For info about Dominic's agency, visit https://www.eyeinvestigations.com.au/

May 26, 202031:47
Episode 4 - Break a Leg...or an Arm!
May 19, 202040:13
Episode 3 - Put Your Hands Behind Your Back!

Episode 3 - Put Your Hands Behind Your Back!

Ski and guest Nick Francis of NJF Investigative & Recovery Group discuss cases where they had misunderstandings with and were even detained by local law enforcement mid surveillance!

May 12, 202027:57
BONUS EPISODE - The Private Eye Mile High Club!

BONUS EPISODE - The Private Eye Mile High Club!

In this bonus episode, Ski talks a little bit about how he got into the business and how he was originally hired as a Private Investigator. He also recalls one very interesting experience on a trip to Denver, Colorado many years ago...before becoming the President of Toltec Investigations. Interested in becoming a P.I., visit www.mypicareer.com 

May 09, 202037:42
Episode 2 - How Now Brown Cow! - John.....Ford

Episode 2 - How Now Brown Cow! - John.....Ford

In the episode, Ski talks with veteran Private Investigator, Eric Boyette about case the two of them worked over 18 years ago. This case was way back when these two were some pretty green, rookie P.I.s just trying to make a name for themselves. Listen as Ski describes how he used a dairy cow as surveillance cover to obtain some damaging video and one of the worst undercover names ever uttered! 

May 05, 202023:08
Episode 1 - If O. J. Can Get Away With It, So Can I

Episode 1 - If O. J. Can Get Away With It, So Can I

On this episode, Ski talks with 33 year veteran P.I. Dean Smith as he recounts one of his most unbelievable stories. Listen as Dean provides detail on a subject who was quoted as saying, "If O. J. can get away with it, so can I" - This case took Dean and his ICU Investigations team cross country as they documented every move the subject made for their client. This episode has a little bit of everything including what? a dinner with Don King, Kevin Costner, and Billy Crystal!!!

May 05, 202055:13
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