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The Legal GeeksCourts in Session for Daredevil Season 1Judge Matthew Sciarrino, Gerry O'Brien, and Joshua Gilliland, Esq., discuss the first season of Daredevil. Judge Sciarrino summarized the many crimes of Wilson Fisk, plus how the Kingpin has been an unique villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The podcast also includes a discussion of the accuracy of Bill Fisk’s city council campaign, plus the perils of opening a law office. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2015-06-2330 min
The Legal GeeksKree, Asgardians, and Political Ramifications of InhumansJudge Matthew Sciarrino, Gerry O'Brien, and Joshua Gilliland, Esq., share their thoughts on the Agents of SHIELD episode "Who You Really Are?” We discuss the history of the Kree, background on the Inhumans, theories on Captain Mar-Vell, and what the possible Registration Act in Captain America: Civil War will require of super-humans. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2015-03-1433 min
The Legal GeeksAftershocks on Agents of SHIELDNovelist Gerry O’Brien, a New York Political Consultant, discussed the Agents of SHIELD mid-season premiere with Josh Gilliland. Did Director Coulson engage in international vigilantism with taking out HYDRA? Is Reina with the Inhumans or Deviants? And just who is Bobbi and Mack working for? Tune in to hear Gerry and Josh’s opinions on Aftershocks. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2015-03-0724 min
The Legal GeeksAppointing Vice Presidents and Spies on Agent CarterNovelist Gerry O'Brien, a New York Political Consultant, and Josh Gilliland, Esq., discuss the Agent Carter episode The Iron Ceiling. Why wasn't there a Vice President in 1946? What legal issues were presented in the episode? And just what is up with Dottie? Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2015-02-0424 min
The Legal Geeks2014: A Geek Year to Remember2014 was the Year of the Geek. Jess and Josh celebrate the top geek events of 2014 with special guests Vivian O’Barski on ABC’s Scandal, editor, www.thelearnedfangirl.com; Gerry O’Brien, political consultant and novelist, on the Marvel Cinematic Universe; Jessica Bennett, stunt woman, actor, and educator, on the best action scenes of 2014; and Judge Matthew Sciarrino, Acting Justice Supreme Court at Kings County Supreme Court, on Star Wars Rebels. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2015-01-111h 01
The Legal GeeksWelcome Back Agent Carter!Political Consultant Gerry O'Brien and Josh Gilliland geek out like fan boys over Agent Carter. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2015-01-0722 min
The Legal GeeksHow to Elect Grant Ward's Brother President and Captain Mar-Vell on Agents of SHIELDPolitical Consultant Gerry O'Brien and Josh Gilliland go full comic-book-political-spy geek as they discuss how the fictional Senator Christian Ward might still be alive and headed for the Presidency in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Gerry and Josh also discuss the history of Marvel's first Captain Mar-Vell, and how his original story would fit nicely on Agents of SHIELD before the Captain Marvel movie. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-12-0730 min
The Legal GeeksCan Senator Christian Ward Have Grant Ward Prosecuted for Treason?Veteran political consultant Gerry O'Brien and Joshua Gilliland, Esq., discussed "A Fractured House" on Agents of SHIELD, including political advice for the fictional Senator with a brother in HYDRA, to functions of government, and whether a Senator would hold a press conference at the United Nations.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-10-2917 min
The Legal GeeksThe Politics of Agents of SHIELD with Gerry O'BrienNew York political consultant Gerry O'Brien sat down with Josh Gilliland to discuss the political world of Agents of SHIELD. Gerry discussed his thoughts on the election prospects of President Ellis from Iron Man 3 & AofS, plus what a campaign would look like from a potential challenger in an election. Both shared their thoughts on the episode Heavy is the Head.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-10-0220 min
The Legal GeeksGerry O'Brien & Josh Gilliland on Guardians of the GalaxyLong time Marvel fans Gerry O'Brien and Joshua Gilliland go full fanboy discussing Guardians of the Galaxy. What were the terms of the Xandar and Kree treaty? Where was their war fought? Join Gerry and Josh as they talk about Jack Kirby, Star-Lord, Thanos, and all things classic sci fi Marvel. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-08-0342 min
The Legal GeeksGerry O'Brien on 1901: Theodore Roosevelt, Robot FighterNew York Political Consultant Gerry O'Brien discussed his steampunk novel 1901: Theodore Roosevelt, Robot Fighter with Josh Gilliland. Gerry and Josh discuss United States history and the alternate history of 1901, where Lincoln served three terms and George Custer was a two term President. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-07-3124 min
The Legal GeeksRaise the SHIELDPolitical Consultant Gerry O'Brien and Josh Gilliland go full geek discussing the Agents of SHIELD episode Ragtag and their hopes for the Agent Carter series. Gerry and Josh discuss political ramifications of Winter Soldier, how Congress would hold HYDRA Hearings and thoughts on the second season of Agents of SHIELD.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-05-0939 min
The Legal GeeksJudge Matthew Sciarrino & Gerry O'Brien on Former Agents of SHIELDAttorney Joshua Gilliland sat down with New York Judge Matthew Sciarrino and NYC political consultant Gerry O'Brien, author of 1901, to review the legal and political issues in Agents of SHIELD post Winter Soldier. All three have Level 9 Geek access. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-04-1029 min