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Out TakesLesbian Space Princess, Freakier Friday and Queer Screen Film Festival with Benson Wu and Andrew WilkieFor this Out Takes, we reviewed two new films, one very queer and the other very camp, plus we celebrated the return of the Queer Screen Film Festival that is bringing fresh and diverse LGBTIQ+ cinema from around the world to Sydney from August 27 to 31.
Our first review was for the highly anticipated and award winning ‘Lesbian Space Princess’ that is finally showing in Melbourne at sold out sessions at MIFF and getting a general release across Australia this September. Described as an adult animated science fiction comedy, this truly original and ridiculously hilarious feature is written and dire...2025-08-1254 min
The Breakdown#9 - Timothy Good (Johnson County DA-Elect)Timothy M. Good is the District Attorney-Elect for Johnson and Somervell counties, but until he takes office on January 1, he is serving Of Counsel for Varghese Summersett. In this video, Tim sits down with Managing Partner Benson Varghese and discusses his decision to spend time learning the defense side before taking over as top prosecutor, what qualities he looks for in prosecutors and defense attorneys, and his plans for the future of the DA's office. Don't miss this episode of "Take this Down with Benson Varghese."Varghese Summersett is a premiere personal injury, criminal defense...2024-11-0834 min
The Second Shot#8 - The Most Valuable Lesson From PrisonChris Monroe was terrified when he went to federal prison, but he decided to take advantage of the programs they offered. He completed a drug program, worked in the dental clinic, obtained physical fitness and nutritionist licenses, and, most importantly, found Jesus Christ. When he was released early, he continued on a righteous path and now has a great job, a supportive family, and a strong sense of purpose in helping others avoid the mistakes he made.Don't miss Part 8 of "The Second Shot" with attorney Benson Varghese and Chris Monroe. They discuss his journey...2024-03-1227 min
The Breakdown#8 - Ezio Leite (Therapist Explains Psychosexual Evaluations)Ezio Leite, director of Psychotherapy Services & Yokefellows (PSY), is a leading expert in psychosexual evaluations - an assessment often given to defendants accused of sexual offenses. In this video, Ezio sits down with Board Certified Criminal Attorney Benson Varghese to explain what a psychosexual examination entails, why it is given, and how it can be a valuable tool for prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges.Ezio has performed more than 1000 psychosexual assessments and has been called to testify more than 100 times.Don't miss this fascinating episode of "The Breakdown with Benson Varghese."...2024-02-0534 min
The Breakdown#8 - Ezio Leite (Therapist Explains Psychosexual Examinations)Ezio Leite is the director of Psychotherapy Services & Yokefellows (PSY) and a leading expert in psychosexual evaluations - an assessment often given to defendants accused of sexual offenses. In this video, Ezio sits down with Board Certified Criminal Attorney Benson Varghese to explain what a psychosexual examination entails, why it is given, and how it can be a valuable tool for prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges.Ezio has performed more than 1000 psychosexual assessments and has been called to testify more than 100 times.Don't miss this fascinating episode of "The Breakdown with Benson Varghese."...2024-01-3034 min
The Second Shot#7 - "Meth Became a Religion"After withdrawing from opiates in a Fort Worth hotel room, Chris Monroe vowed to never take another pain pill. And he didn't - but he fell into a deep depression and turned to another drug to try to pull himself out of his mental state. "Methamphetamine became the sole center of my existence," he said. "It became a ritual." Chris eventually started selling meth to make sure he had meth. One day, he was arrested for what he believed was a probation violation for a petty shoplifting charge but instead found himself in federal custody....2024-01-2532 min
White Collar AdviceHow To Choose The Right White Collar Defense Attorney (Prepare 2.0, Chapter Two)Choosing the Right Legal Representation Sometimes, the journey begins with selecting the right white collar defense attorney. This decision is pivotal and should be approached with diligence and informed questioning. Our team works with hundreds of defense attorneys nationwide, including professionals like Diane Bass, Benson Varghese, Alan Eisner, Mark Werksman, and others who have demonstrated proficiency in handling all types of white collar crime cases. Before hiring a lawyer, consider asking the following questions: Authentic Reviews: Do they have authentic reviews, and can you speak to their previous clients? Authentic feedback from former...2023-12-2110 minWhite Collar AdviceChoosing the Right White Collar Defense Attorney With Benson VargheseIn this podcast, my friend and white-collar defense attorney, Benson Varghese, and I discuss the importance of early intervention in white-collar crime cases. We cover key points such as selecting the right defense attorney in your jurisdiction, active involvement in the sentencing memorandum preparation, fostering open communication with your lawyer, staying informed about restitution and forfeiture, understanding cooperation's nuances, building a compelling personal narrative, active participation in the PSR process, managing expectations realistically, and the impact of proactive steps on your federal case's outcome. Whether you seek legal counsel from Benson or mitigation services from...2023-12-1327 min
The Second Shot#6 - "We Can't Handle You"Ex-convict and former basketball star Chris Monroe got addicted to drugs while on a Division 1 scholarship at the University of Idaho. After quitting school, he went overseas to play professional basketball - an opportunity he sabotaged because he "couldn't get high."He returned to his hometown in southern California but later moved to Texas to be close to his family, who had relocated there. It didn't take long for him to wear out his welcome.Don't miss Part 6 of "The Second Shot" with attorney Benson Varghese and Chris Monroe, who talk about his addiction and...2023-12-1221 min
The Second Shot#5 - "No Time For Anything But Pills"Ex-convict and former basketball star Chris Monroe got addicted to drugs while on a Division 1 scholarship at the University of Idaho. After quitting school, he went overseas to play professional basketball - an opportunity he sabotaged because he "couldn't get high." He returned to southern California and, for the next few years, his life revolved around pain pills and partying until, one day, he had a breakdown.Don't miss Part 5 of "The Second Shot" with attorney Benson Varghese and Chris Monroe, who talk about his opioid addiction and how he would do anything "short of robbing or killing someone" for...2023-10-2726 min
The Breakdown#7 - David Conklin (Ex-Officer Shares Mistakes Cops Make in DWI Cases)Former Police Officer David Conklin has investigated hundreds of DWI cases and won several awards for exemplary service. Now, he serves as a consultant for defense attorneys, pointing out mistakes in police investigations and poking holes in prosecutors' cases. David sat down with attorney Benson Varghese and talked about all things DWI, including sharing inside information about DWI investigations and common mistakes that officers make.Don't miss this episode of "The Breakdown with Benson Varghese."#davidconklin #dwicases #thebreakdownYou can find David Conklin at Private Investigation Endeavors, LLC www.piendeavors.com@piendeavorsdavid@piendeavors.comVarghese Summersett PLLChttps://www.versustexas.comhttps://www.familytexas...2023-08-0531 min
The Second Shot#4 - "I Was a Real Jerk"Ex-convict and former basketball star Chris Monroe got addicted to drugs in college while on a Division 1 scholarship at the University of Idaho. After he quit school, his stepfather brokered a deal for him to play professional basketball overseas - an unappreciated opportunity that he says he sabotaged because he "couldn't get high."Don't miss Part 4 of "The Second Shot" with attorney Benson Varghese and Chris Monroe, who talks about his short stint as a professional basketball player in France. He also shares an important lesson he learned in federal prison while serving time for drug conspiracy.#chrismonroe #prison #thesecondshot...2023-06-0633 min
BePositive Malayalam PodcastPUCHAM 2018Kerala 2018
Everyone is a Hero
Kunchacko Boban as Home Secretary Shaji Punnoose
Tovino Thomas as Anoop, Ex-Army Officer
Asif Ali as Nixon, Mathachan's younger son
Vineeth Sreenivasan as Rameshan
Aparna Balamurali as Noora, T.V Reporter
Tanvi Ram as Manju, Anoop's Love Interest
Sshivada as Shaji's Wife
Lal as Mathachan
Kalaiyarasan as Sethupathy
Narain as Winston, Mathachan's elder son
Aju Varghese as Taxi Driver Koshy
Hari Krishnan as Alex, Anoop's Friend and Chandy's Son
Gauthami Nair as Anupama, Rameshan's Wife
Siddique as Noora's Father
Renji Panicker as Anu's Father
Sudheesh as Varghese
Janardhanan as Chief Minister
Indrans as Bhasi
Jaffar Idu...2023-05-1505 min
The Second Shot#3 - Going 'Full Blown Cocaine' After ArrestEx-convict and former basketball star Chris Monroe got addicted to drugs in college while on a Division 1 scholarship at the University of Idaho. He talks about the first time he was arrested, returning to California after quitting basketball, a squandered opportunity with the XBA, and some of the most profound lessons he learned in federal prison. Don't miss Part 3 of "The Second Shot" with attorney Benson Varghese and Chris Monroe, who talks about learning to "swim upstream" behind bars. Chris is a former client who Benson will never forget.A former Division 1 basketball player, Chris started using drugs and immersed...2023-05-0224 min
The Breakdown#6 - Kristy Smith (Former DEA Investigator)Former DEA Investigator Kristy Smith has seen first-hand the dangers and devastation of fentanyl, which is now the deadliest and most accessible street drug in the United States. In 2021, 4 out of 10 fake prescription pills seized by the DEA contained fentanyl. In 2022, that number increased to every 6 out of 10 pills containing fentanyl. Smith says now is the time to talk to your children about the dangers of fentanyl overdoses and how "one pill can kill." Don't miss this extremely important conversation between Benson Varghese and Kristy Smith, who now works as a consultant for criminal attorneys and registrants regarding DEA compliance...2023-04-2623 min
The Second Shot#2 - Drugs 'Became a Way of Life' in CollegeEx-convict and former basketball star Chris Monroe got addicted to drugs in college while on a Division 1 scholarship at the University of Idaho. He talks about how the party became more important than the game in Part 2 of "The Second Shot" with attorney Benson Varghese. Chris is a former client who Benson will never forget. A former Division 1 basketball player, Chris started using drugs and immersed himself in the rave scene in college. More than a decade later, he was arrested in a large-scale methamphetamine ring and sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. Now free, Chris is sharing his incredible...2023-03-3159 min
The Breakdown#5 - Brian Cuban (The Addicted Lawyer)Attorney Brian Cuban’s alcohol addiction began when he was in law school at the University of Pittsburg and only got worse from there. He shares his experience and his road to recovery in his book, The Addicted Lawyer: Tales of the Bar, Booze, Blow, and Redemption. Cuban sat down with Attorney Benson Varghese, to discuss his journey, including his advice to attorneys and law school students facing the same substance abuse issues he did. He tells people who are struggling, "Today is as it is Ever Going to Get."Listen now on the "Breakdown with Benson Varghese".#bensonvarghese #briancuban #th...2023-03-3116 min
The Breakdown#4 - Chris Monroe ('Prison Gave Me a Reboot')Chris Monroe is a client who attorney Benson Varghese will never forget. A former Division 1 basketball player, Chris got addicted to drugs in college. More than a decade later, he was arrested in a large-scale methamphetamine ring and sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. Now free, Chris is sharing his incredible journey - and why going to prison was the best thing that ever happened to him.#chrismonroe #prison #breakdownwithbenson #secondshotVarghese Summersett PLLC https://www.versustexas.comBoard Certified Criminal Lawyers in Fort Worth, Texas. We handle state criminal cases in Tarrant County and surrounding counties. We also handle federal criminal...2023-03-3137 min
The Breakdown#3 - Kayla Walker (Retired Officer Gives the Lowdown on Sex Crime Investigations)Retired Police Officer Kayla Walker shares her experiences investigating sexual assault accusations. Now a private investigator, Kayla discusses how easy it is for someone to be arrested and charged with this life-altering accusation with little or no evidence.Don't miss this important conversation between a former cop and defense attorney in this episode of "The Breakdown with Benson Varghese."#kaylawalker #sexcrimes #breakdownwithbenson Varghese Summersett PLLChttps://www.versustexas.comBoard Certified Criminal Lawyers in Fort Worth, Texas.We handle state criminal cases in Tarrant County and surrounding counties.We also handle federal criminal cases across the country.@versustexas2023-03-3134 min
The Breakdown#2 - Tiffany Burks (Candidate for Tarrant County DA)Tiffany Burks, who is running for Tarrant County District Attorney, sat down with Benson Varghese to talk about her decision to run and answer some important questions about this closely-watched race.Don't miss this episode of "The Breakdown with Benson Varghese" to learn more about this candidate, her experience, and her plans if she is elected.#bensonvarghese #thebreakdown #tiffanyburks #tarrantcountydistrictattorney Varghese Summersett PLLC https://www.versustexas.comBoard Certified Criminal Lawyers in Fort Worth, Texas.We handle state criminal cases in Tarrant County and surrounding counties. We also handle federal criminal cases across the country.@versustexas2023-03-3129 min
The Second Shot#1 - Back to Where It All BeganEx-convict and former basketball star Chris Monroe talks about his childhood and his formative years growing up in California in Part 1 of 'The Second Shot' series. Chris is a client who attorney Benson Varghese will never forget. A former Division 1 basketball player, Chris got addicted to drugs in college. More than a decade later, he was arrested in a large-scale methamphetamine ring and sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. Now free, Chris is sharing his incredible journey - and why going to prison was the best thing that ever happened to him.Subscribe on YouTube: https://www...2023-03-0736 min
Take This Down#1 - Bob Ray Sanders (Renowned Journalist, Author, & Civil Rights Leader)Bob Ray Sanders is a renowned journalist and Fort Worth civil rights leader who has always been driven to affect change. Attorney Ty Stimpson says asking Bob Ray to be his first guest on his new series, "Take this Down with Ty Stimpson," was an easy decision. Don't miss the inaugural episode to learn more about Bob Ray, his background, and his fascinating life as an award-winning journalist dedicated to exposing injustices and fighting for society.#tystimpson #bobraysanders #takethisdown #blackhistorymonthVarghese Summersett Injury Law Group https://versusinjury.com/@versusinjury@versustexas2023-03-0754 min
Baylor Law Criminal Law Society PodcastEpisode 48- Benson VargheseBoard Certified Defense Attorney, Benson Varghese, joins hosts Garrett Farrel and Emma Catlett to discuss life as a criminal defense attorney in Fort Worth. Mr. Varghese gives valuable insight into starting your own practice as a defense attorney and how valuable it is for a young attorney to get experience in a District Attorney's Office. Mr. Varghese also discusses his use of social media platforms to help build rapport with clients and even how he has used social media in the discovery process. If you would like to learn more about Benson Varghese's practice or would like to watch...2023-03-0139 min
The Breakdown#1 - Sarah McDonald (La Hacienda Treatment Center)Sarah McDonald, a licensed chemical dependence counselor, sits down with Benson Varghese to talk about her own struggles with alcohol addiction and how she now uses it to help people in recovery at La Hacienda Treatment Center.Listen to this month's episode of "The Breakdown with Benson Varghese" to learn about this fantastic treatment program and how Sarah became the "voice for recovery and addiction" at La Hacienda.Varghese Summersett PLLChttps://www.versustexas.comBoard Certified Criminal Lawyers in Fort Worth, Texas. We handle state criminal cases in Tarrant County...2023-02-0629 min
Marriage TalkGod's Assurity in MarriageWelcome to Marriage Talk! In today’s episode, Pastor Priji talks to Pastor Benson & Ruby, UAE. In this podcast, you will be enlightened and ensured of God’s hand over your marriage! Tune in as they share their journey in God’s favour!
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(https://pastorpriji.com/podcast)2021-09-1842 min