Joining the Dots with Thomas Drohan
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Joining the Dots provides real-world insights from those dedicated to justice, harm reduction, and global security. Hosted by Thomas Drohan, technologist and co-founder of Clue Software, each episode delves into the challenges and triumphs of those on the frontline tackling real issues like child abuse, human trafficking, corruption, organised crime, and fraud.
Thomas leverages his experience working with diverse intelligence and investigations teams to explore candid conversations with victims, perpetrators, investigators, leaders, tech experts, and academics. Joining the Dots highlights the tireless efforts and innovative strategies making our world safer.
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Recent Episodes
S3E5 Tom Sefton-Collins – Inside the online influence battlefield
Thomas is joined by Tom Sefton-Collins, Founder of GhostShift and former GCHQ Head of Operations for offensive cyber and influence, to explore how the online information environment has become a…
S3E4 Rachael Herbert – Exposing the UK high street’s money laundering problem
In this episode of Joining the Dots, Thomas Drohan is joined by Rachael Herbert, Director of the National Economic Crime Centre (NECC), to explore how economic crime is playing out closer to home…
S3E3 Jamie Bartlett - How to Talk to AI, Influence and The Missing Cryptoqueen
In this episode of Joining the Dots, Thomas is joined by Jamie Bartlett, journalist, author and creator of the BBC podcast The Missing Cryptoqueen, for a wide-ranging conversation on emerging…
S3E2 Tony Sales – My life in fraud and why prevention keeps failing
In this episode of Joining the Dots, Thomas is joined by Tony Sales, Co‑Founder of We Fight FinCrime and a former prolific fraudster, for a candid conversation about the realities of economic crime -…
S3E1 Matt Horne – Operation Venetic: how encrypted crime was finally exposed
In this episode of Joining the Dots, Thomas is joined by Matt Horne, Director of Intelligence and Investigations at Clue and former National Crime Agency Gold Commander, to unpack one of the most…
S2E10 Will Lyne & Matt Horne: Cybercrime, national security, and the fight for resilience
Thomas is joined by Will Lyne, former Deputy Director of the National Crime Agency’s Cyber Intelligence team, and Matt Horne, Director of Intelligence and Investigations at Clue and Chair of TechUK’s…
S2E9 Anna Rowe: How being catfished sparked an online safety movement
In this powerful episode, Thomas sits down with Anna Rowe – survivor, activist, and founder of Catch the Catfish – to uncover the disturbing reality of romance fraud. Anna shares her deeply personal…
S2E8 Will Lyne – Operation Destabilise: Inside a global crypto-laundering network
Join Thomas for a remarkable conversation with Will Lyne, former Deputy Director and Head of Cyber Intelligence at the UK’s National Crime Agency, as they unpack Operation Destabilise – a landmark…
S2E7 Alex Rothwell – Fighting Fraud at the Heart of the NHS
Join Thomas for a compelling conversation with Alex Rothwell, CEO of the NHS Counter Fraud Authority, as they delve into one of the UK’s most complex and emotive crime landscapes: fraud in the…
S2E5 Professor Mark Button – Inside West Africa’s cybercrime ‘kingdoms’
Mark Button – Inside West Africa’s cybercrime ‘kingdoms’Join Thomas for a revealing conversation with Professor Mark Button, Director of the Centre for Cybercrime and Economic Crime at the University…
S2E4 Laura Eshelby: The new age of fraud - and how to fight it
Join Thomas for a compelling conversation with Laura Eshelby, former Cabinet Office counter fraud leader, as she unpacks two decades on the front lines of the UK’s fight against fraud. Starting her…
S2E3 Nick Sharp – Inside the UK’s war on economic crime
Join Thomas for a revealing conversation with Nick Sharp, Deputy Director of the National Economic Crime Centre (NECC), as they unravel the hidden web of fraud and financial crime that’s costing the…
S2E2 Martin Dubbey – From drug busts to the Sochi doping scandal
Join Thomas as he speaks with Martin Dubbey, a former UK drug liaison officer turned international investigator, whose career spans from narcotics investigations in Customs and Excise to exposing one…
S2E1 Sarah Lewis OBE OLY – From Olympic slopes to anti-doping pioneer
Join Thomas as he dives into a fascinating conversation with Sarah Lewis OBE OLY, Olympic ski racer turned Secretary General of the International Skiing Federation (FIS), where she spent over two…
S1E7 Ian Smith: Esports – a game-changer for sports integrity?
In this episode, Ian Smith, Commissioner of the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC), explores the fast-growing world of esports and its integrity challenges. Drawing from his experience tackling…
S1E6 Neville Blackwood – On the frontlines of global law enforcement
In this episode, Thomas sits down with Neville Blackwood, a seasoned international law enforcement consultant and former senior police officer, to delve into the complexities of global policing.…
S1E5 Phil Suddick – From covert law enforcement to sports integrity
Join Thomas as he delves into an enthralling conversation with Phil Suddick, the Head of Sport and Safeguarding at Clue Software, unravelling his remarkable career journey from law enforcement to…
S1E4 Adam Pacifico – Developing a mindset for investigative leadership
Thomas joins Adam Pacifico, as the lawyer and leadership podcaster shares his unconventional career trajectory from barrister to police officer and back.This episode explores how technology shaped…
S1E3 Matt Horne - The evolution of UK organised crime
Join Thomas as he delves into the intricate world of organised crime and technology with Matt Horne, a former detective with a distinguished 30-year career in law enforcement. As the former Deputy…
S1E2 Peter Spindler - The enduring legacy of Operation Yewtree
In this compelling episode, Thomas sits down with Peter Spindler to delve into his distinguished career in law enforcement, spotlighting his pivotal role in Operation Yewtree. Spindler shares his…
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Joining the Dots with Thomas Drohan has published 22 episodes since June 2024, covering topics in Business, Technology.
Joining the Dots with Thomas Drohan is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 53m.
