Summer School: The Life of a Private Investigator

Ever wonder what private investigators really do when the cameras aren’t rolling? Forget the Hollywood clichés—no wiretaps, no lockpicks, no magic gadgets. In this episode, host Andrew Iden and veteran PI Ken Childs pulls back the curtain on the realities of surveillance, insurance fraud cases, missing persons, and the risks of being spotted in the field. From tense stakeouts in Beverly Hills to dangerous encounters in bad neighborhoods, Childs shares 27 years of experience tracking cheaters, scammers, and fraudsters across Los Angeles. He also reveals how new technology—Ring cams, social media, and open-source intelligence—has completely changed the game for private investigators. Whether you’re fascinated by true crime, curious about the PI world, or just want to know how close TV shows come to the truth, this episode will keep you hooked. 👉 What do you think—are private investigators properly understood? Do they deserve more credit for the risks they take? Drop your thoughts in the comments. GET KEN'S BOOK ON BEING A PI: https://a.co/d/idYQqlI JOIN OUR PATREON: http://www.deviantpodcast.com Visit DEVIANT's socials: http://www.instagram.com/deviant.podcast http://www.tiktok.com/@deviant.podcast Copyright 2025 Cold Open Media LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices