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SuccotashSpecial Guest: Josh Barnes Saluton, estas mi Tyson Saner welcoming you to this "Chats" episode of Succotash, The Comedy Soundcast Soundcast, now in the last vestiges of its 11th year bringing you now 345 episodes including this one. Yes, this is Episode 345, which means that the last episode that dropped into our stream was episode 344 and THAT episode was also a Chats episode, hosted by show creator and executive producer Marc Hershon, with whom I share hosting duties with on an every-other-weekly basis. In Epi344, Mr. Hershon's guest was Josh Gilliland of The Legal Geeks soundcast, which, on their main webpage over a...2023-02-281h 20
The Legal GeeksLegal Analysis of Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of MadnessCan you bury a corpse from another dimension on a roof? How can you defend Wanda from Earth 838 for crimes committed while possessed by Wanda from Earth 616? Join attorneys Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland for their analysis of Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2022-05-2340 min
The Legal GeeksLegal Review of Spider-Man No Way HomeJessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland swing into action with their review of Spider-Man No Way Home. Can Peter Parker sue the Daily Bugle for disclosing his secret identity? Was there a duty to help the supervillains from other universes? And most importantly of all, why it is important to go see a lawyer before seeing a wizard. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2021-12-2759 min
The Legal GeeksDune (1984) and Flash Gordon (1980) DiscussionIt is 1980s nostalgia with the De Laurentiis family classics, Flash Gordon and Dune! Join attorneys Jessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland as they welcome Jessica’s brother Wyatt Arneson and former classmate Chris Onstott! From torture, to animal cruelty, to common carriers, join us for an in-depth discussion of campy sci fi from the 1980s. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2021-10-221h 22
The Legal GeeksJudges on the Star Trek 55th AnniversaryHow has Star Trek inspired Judges? What does Star Trek mean to a lifelong fan who is now a Judge? California Supreme Court Associate Justice Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar, Circuit Judge John Owens of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and US Magistrate Judge Mitch Dembin all share their Star Trek memories, legal analysis from episodes, and what characters they identify with from Star Trek. Special thanks to Kathy Steinman for her interview of Judge Dembin and Jessica Mederson for her interview of Circuit Judge Owens. In the spirit of judicial review and a hint of Pul...2021-09-061h 14
The Legal GeeksReview of Black WidowWhat crimes did a family of spies commit with stealing state secrets? Could Black Widows successfully argue the insanity defense for crimes they committed in service of the Red Room? Join attorneys Joshua Gilliland, Jessica Mederson, and Mark Zaid for their legal analysis of these issues and more. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2021-07-191h 26
The Legal GeeksWandaVision Legal ReviewCan the Scarlet Witch marry the Vision? Did Wanda commit desecration of a corpse by stealing the Vision's corpse? Join Jessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland as the review WandaVision episodes Filmed Before a Live Studio Audience, Don't Touch That Dial, Now in Color, We Interrupt This Program, and On a Very Special Episode... Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2021-02-0751 min
The Legal GeeksAirplane! Review of the 1980 ClassicWhat are the duties of a common carrier? What is the liability for faulty food service on a flight? Join Jessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland for their review of Airplane! Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2021-01-0158 min
The Legal GeeksReview of Wonder Woman 84Did Maxwell Lord violate the Logan Act? What exactly is the legal definition of a Ponzi Scheme? Join Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland as they share their thoughts on Wonder Woman 1984. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2020-12-2857 min
The Legal GeeksBlues Brothers 40th Anniversary Legal AnalysisWe’re on a Mission from God….to review the legal issues in the 1980 classic The Blues Brothers. From reckless driving to fraud, The Blues Brothers is a high speed chase of unlawful acts with an amazing soundtrack. Tune in with Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland as they cue up their legal analysis. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2020-07-0443 min
The Legal GeeksSpider-Man Far From the LawLawyer Friends Jessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland swing into action as they take on the nefarious legal issues in Spider-Man Far From Home. Could Mysterio be sued for fraud? Did Nick Fury commit child endangerment by drafting Spider-Man into a legally undefined version of SHIELD? And just what kind of parental consent was given for high school students to be taken across Europe? Tune in as Jess and Josh explore these issues and more. This episode of The Legal Geeks is brought to you by the new self-pulblished book Unlocked Stories, where a mysterious phone is found a...2019-07-3055 min
The Legal GeeksGood Omens with Judge Matthew SciarrinoNY Judge Matthew Sciarrino and Jessica Mederson, Esq., discuss the Good Omens TV show on Amazon. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2019-06-1341 min
The Legal GeeksCaptain Marvel ReviewJust what is the legal status of Goose? Join Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland as they review Captain Marvel for legal analysis. What does the War of 1812 have to do with the movie? Are Skrulls refugees? Tune in as Jess and Josh share their thoughts on Captain Marvel. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2019-03-1555 min
The Legal Geeks2018 Retrospective with The Legal GeeksJessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland share their thoughts on pop culture and their favorite events in 2018. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2019-01-0545 min
The Legal GeeksIt’s a Wonderful LawsuitGuess who has never seen It’s a Wonderful Life? Attorneys Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland discuss the epic science fiction holiday miracle of George Bailey journey through an altered reality, the crimes of Mr. Potter, and how Fred Gailey is one of the greatest fictional lawyers of all time. Pour a cup of holiday cheer and grab a hornbook for a warming tale of legal analysis about the holidays. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2018-12-1829 min
The Legal GeeksSuperman the Movie 40th AnniversarySuperman took flight in 1978 for what is the gold standard for superhero movies. Attorneys Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland discuss the Richard Donner classic, from the opening trial of General Zod, Non, and Ursa, to whether the freedom of speech could have saved Krypton, the adoption of Kal-El by Jonathan and Martha Kent, and the many crimes of Lex Luther. Cue up the John Williams music as Jess and Josh discuss this cinematic classic. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Y...2018-11-2444 min
The Legal GeeksJudges on the Law of the Last Jedi and SoloStar Wars and the Law go together like Han Solo and Chewbacca. Join our panel of Judges for a discussion on the legal issues from The Last Jedi, Solo, and unexplored regions from the Outer Rim. Did Luke Skywalker have a legal obligation to save the galaxy from the First Order? What is the legality of underground Droid Fights? Could the Caretakers sue Rey for dropping a boulder on their cart? Was Han right when he first shot first? Find out when court is in session with Circuit Judge John B. Owens of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Magistrate...2018-07-2647 min
The Legal GeeksMay the Fourth Special with Magistrate Judge Stacie BeckermanUnited States Magistrate Judge Stacie Beckerman joined Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland to share her thoughts on Star Wars, the intersection of how she saw the film in 1977 and with her children today, thoughts on Droid Rights, and impressions of San Diego Comic Con. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2018-05-0349 min
The Legal GeeksLost in Space!Can a parent leave Earth in the best interests of their children? What is the duty of the Resolute as a common carrier? Tune in to hear Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland discuss the first episode of the new Lost in Space on Netflix. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2018-04-2717 min
The Legal GeeksJessica Jones AKA Bad Life ChoicesJessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland review the second half of Jessica Jones season 2, focusing on Trish Walker kidnapping people to gain super powers, Jeri Hogarth blackmailing her partner, and Constitutional issues with the Raft. If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave a review on iTunes.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2018-04-1622 min
The Legal GeeksJessica Jones AKA Crimes, Ethics, and DiscriminationAttorneys Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland discuss the legal issues in Jessica Jones season 2, including murder for hire, human medical experimentation, forgery of passports, and ethical violations to fill a law school exam. Tune in for when you can't tip the pizza boy. If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave a review on iTunes.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2018-03-2233 min
The Legal GeeksEpisode 175! Black Panther Special!Are you ready for the Black Panther movie? Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland celebrate their 175th podcast with World of Wakanda, the use of deadly force in the defense of others, and diplomatic immunity for super-hero kings. Check out Josh’s Black Panther diplomatic immunity post. If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave a review on iTunes. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2018-02-1327 min
The Legal GeeksLawyers on The Last JediDid Luke Skywalker have a duty to save the galaxy from the First Order? Could Poe be charged with insubordination and mutiny? What recourse does General Hux have for work place bullying? Join attorneys Joshua Gilliland, Jessica Mederson, and Thomas Harper for their legal analysis and review of Star Wars The Last Jedi. If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave a review on iTunes. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2017-12-201h 06
The Legal GeeksLet’s Ragnarok and Roll!Are Asgardians refugees under international law? Would Valkyrie be granted refugee status after selling people to the Grandmaster for gladiator matches? Join Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland as they discuss these issues and more from Thor Ragnarok! If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave a review on iTunes. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2017-11-1446 min
The Legal GeeksPutting on the Law with Young Frankenstein!Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland breakdown the legal issues in the Mel Brooks classic Young Frankenstein! Was it disturbing a corpse in order to extract Victor Von Frankenstein’s will from his dead body? What are the legal issues with digging up corpses in order to reanimate them? Just who are the Creature’s parents for a birth certificate? Join Jess and Josh as discuss these issues and more from Young Frankenstein. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2017-10-2944 min
The Legal GeeksStar Trek Discovery: Can Vulcans Adopt Humans?It’s time to boldly go into the legal issue of the Star Trek Discovery episodes The Vulcan Hello, Battle at the Binary Stars, and Context is for Kings. Could Sarek adopt Michael Burnham? Could Captain Lorca put Prisoner Burnham press into service on Discovery? And just what is up with those Klingons? Join Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland as they share their impressions of Star Trek Discovery.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2017-10-0337 min
The Legal GeeksSan Diego Comic Con 2017San Diego Comic Con 2017 was an out-of-this-world adventure for The Legal Geeks. Attorneys Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland share their legal saga at SDCC, from Sweet Christmas, a Mock Hearing to Prove Luke Cage is Innocent, and Judges on Star Wars. Join Jess and Josh as they describe the mock trial, the Star Wars panel, and other highlights from Comic Con. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2017-08-1052 min
The Legal GeeksThe Duty to Rescue in Forces of DestinyDisney’s Forces of Destiny feature Star Wars characters saving others, whether they are friends or complete strangers. Attorneys Jessica Mederson, Thomas Harper, and Joshua Gilliland discuss the “duty to rescue” as the legal doctrine applies to Rey and BB-8 in the Sands of Jakku, Ashoka in The Padawan Path, and Leia to Chewbacca in the Beasts of Echo Base. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2017-07-1146 min
The Legal GeeksReview and Legal Analysis of Wonder WomanJessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland share their thoughts on the new Wonder Woman movie, reflect on the 1970s TV show, and analyze the Constitutional issues with the Lasso of Truth and Diana’s contract Steve Trevor. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2017-06-0532 min
The Legal GeeksStar Wars 40th Anniversary Podcast I -A New LawJoin us as we celebrate the Ruby Anniversary of Star Wars! Join attorneys Jessica Mederson, Thomas Harper, Steve Chu, and Joshua Gilliland, as they share their memories of Star Wars, reflect on its importance, and answer the explore the legal issue, is the Dark Side a lifestyle choice or an addiction? Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2017-05-2545 min
The Legal GeeksJedi and First Order: Not the Younglings!Happy May the 4th! Join Jessica Mederson, Thomas Harper, and Joshua Gilliland, as they discuss whether the Jedi and First Order severed parental rights of children, if Jedi adopted Younglings, or if the First Order drafted children. We also address if Kylo Ren could argue the insanity defense if he were tried for Han-icide. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2017-05-0447 min
The Legal GeeksJess and Josh Review 2015What were your favorite geek moments of 2015? Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland each share their top 5 geek moments of 2015, which includes DC and Marvel TV shows, a certain space opera, and a small event in San Diego. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2015-12-3136 min
The Legal GeeksGeeking out to The Force AwakensJessica Mederson, Roger Quiles, and Joshua Gilliland all geek out with their reactions to Star Wars The Force Awakens. Never mind legal analysis, this podcast is nothing but spoilers about Star Wars. Tune to hear how each saw The Force Awakens, theories about characters, reactions to events in the film. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2015-12-1947 min
Above the Law - Thinking Like a LawyerLaw And The Marvel UniverseElie and Joe chat with Joshua Gilliland and Jessica Mederson of The Legal Geeks about their legal careers and the legal issues surrounding the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Recorded immediately before the release of Avengers 2, they speculate on the legal issues that arise in building genocidal robots, cleaning up the aftermath of superpowered mayhem, and just how terrifying an entity like S.H.I.E.L.D. would be in real life.2015-06-1125 min
The Legal GeeksHappy Halloween & Tales of the First Amendment & TrademarksJessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland discuss the legal perils of giving out candy, stranger danger, the Establishment Clause, the liability of running through cornfields, and Vampira vs Elvira. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-10-3120 min
The Legal GeeksNo Fly Lists & False Imprisonment on Agents of SHIELDJessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland loved the season premiere of Agents of SHIELD. Josh & Jess breaks down how the No Fly List works, Grant Ward's due process claims for false imprisonment, and just why the heck did Xena grab the 084? Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-09-2524 min
The Legal GeeksRemembering Robin WilliamsAttorneys Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland share their memories of Robin Williams. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-08-1423 min
The Legal GeeksLet's Apply for Pro Hac Vice Status on XandarJessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland discuss their thoughts on Guardians of the Galaxy, adoption, child custody, kidnapping, and other legal issues spanning from Earth to Xandar and the Kree Empire. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-08-0423 min
The Legal GeeksKristen Nedopak Anniversary Interview for The Legal GeeksKristen Nedopak, creator of The Geekie Awards, joined Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland for a special podcast for the second anniversary of The Legal Geeks. We discussed the upcoming Geekie Awards and the genesis of the show, fantasy, and Kristen's favorite geek stories. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-07-1430 min
The Legal GeeksJudge Facciola on the Declaration of IndependenceJudge John M Facciola sat down with Jessica Mederson, Esq., and Joshua Gilliland, Esq., to discuss the meaning of Independence Day, the Founding Fathers, how the Courts uphold the spirit of the Declaration of Independence. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-07-0116 minThe Legal GeeksX-Men, Sentinels & Equal ProtectionJessica Mederson, Esq., and Joshua Gilliland, Esq., discuss the multiple legal issues in X-Men Days of Future Past. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-06-1243 min
The Legal GeeksGODZILLA Attacks Zip Disks to Martial LawJessica Mederson, Esq., and Joshua Gilliland, Esq., discuss legal issues in Godzilla, from whether the Zip Disks would not be reasonably accessible under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure Rule 26, the Constitutional requirements for declaring martial law (plus discussions of Civil War & World War II cases), and whether the Federal Government is responsible for private property damage for detonating a nuclear weapon. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-05-2723 min
The Legal GeeksAgents of SHIELD Brought the Law & the Funk HomeThe Agents of SHIELD Season 1 Finale was a wonderful gift to fans. Attorneys Jessica Mederson & Josh Gilliland discuss legal issues presented in the story, plus Josh got creative when Jessica swore. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-05-1434 min
The Legal GeeksClone Wars & The Order of the JediJessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland sought out Judge Matthew Sciarrino for his extensive Star Wars knowledge to discuss the casting news of Episode VII: The Order of the Jedi, and the legal issues surrounding General Krell vs the 501st in the Clone Wars. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-04-3026 minThe Legal GeeksCowboys & Lawyers: The Man Who Shot Liberty ValanceJessica Mederson & Josh Gilliland play cowboy in their discussion of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. Issues range from voting rights, law, law enforcement, and tales from the West. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-04-2313 minThe Legal GeeksA Scattered Interview About a Dad Who Destroyed All Paper in the WorldJoshua Bregman, Director of the short film Scattered, sat down with Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland to discuss his film, where a scientist destroyed all the paper in the world. Please visit http://www.scatteredfilm.com/ to learn more. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-04-0930 min
The Legal GeeksWinter Soldier Legal IssuesCan Bucky be charged with treason? What is the defense for not following an illegal order? Jessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland geek out over Captain America Winter Soldier to answer these questions. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-04-0639 min
The Legal GeeksFrom T.A.H.I.T.I. to Lorelei on Agents of SHIELDJessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland discuss Agent of SHIELD episodes TRACKS, TAHITI, how awesome Lady Sif is, the Constitution, following the 4th Amendment, Marvel Civil War, Secret Invasion, Dark Reign, Nick Fury, Ex-Agent of SHIELD and a whole bunch of other geek issues.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-04-0338 min
The Legal GeeksHarold Ramis TributeJessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland go night putting on double secret probation with proton packs on a 10 mile run in their tribute to Harold Ramis. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-03-0324 min
The Legal GeeksPutin on the Winter OlympicsJessica Mederson & Josh Gilliland discuss the 2014 Winter Olympics, privacy, the 1982 Olympics and Cold War history. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-02-1720 minThe Legal GeeksBow Ties & Starships: A 2013 Year in ReviewJessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland share their top geek moments of 2013, including The Geekie Awards, the ABA Journal Blawg 100, football, science fiction and comic books. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-12-3114 minThe Legal GeeksChristmas Shopping for LawyersAttorneys Jessica Mederson & Joshua Gilliland discuss Christmas gifts for lawyers, Presidential busts as gifts, Wonder Woman and The Flash on Arrow.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-12-0625 minThe Legal GeeksAlmost Legal: Robot Police on Almost HumanJessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland discuss the legality of robot police on Almost Human, drones, and red light cameras.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-11-1918 minThe Legal GeeksRemembering Tom ClancyAttorneys Jessica Mederson & Josh Gilliland discuss the first Tom Clancy book they each read, favorite Tom Clancy book and legal issues from Jack Ryan stories.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-10-1718 minThe Legal GeeksAttorneys of SHIELDJessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland geek out and talk about the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. pilot. Josh discusses comics in the 1980s, plus other classic story lines. Jess shares a theory on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Josh maintained his desire to keep geek universes separate. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-09-3032 minThe Legal GeeksThe Paper Chase 40th Anniversary SpecialJessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland celebrated the 40th Anniversary of The Paper Chase with eDiscovery legend Craig Ball, Caitlin Murphy, Esq from Access Data and Kelly Twigger, Esq., of ESI Attorneys. The panel discussed their law school experiences vs The Paper Chase and shared their insight on what legal education should include today to produce competent work-ready attorneys.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-09-0959 min
The Legal GeeksSay Anything Except Better Off DeadAttorneys Jessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland discuss the legal issues in the John Cusack classics Say Anything and Better Off Dead.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-09-0419 minThe Legal GeeksComedy LawAttorneys Jessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland discuss stand-up comedians and the law.No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-07-1713 minThe Legal GeeksJudge Grewal & Judge Sciarrino on Science FictionThe Legal Geeks First Anniversary Special: Attorneys Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland host a special podcast with New York State Judge Matthew Sciarrino and United States Federal Magistrate Judge Paul Grewal. The Judges discuss their favorite science fiction stories and their personal views on Sci Fi.No part of this recording should be considered legal advice or an advisory opinion on science fiction. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-07-1241 minThe Legal GeeksAn Interview with Madeleine Holly-Rosing on the Boston Metaphysical SocietyMadeleine Holly-Rosing sits down with Jessica Mederson & Josh Gilliland to discuss her comic Boston Metaphysical Society. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-07-0540 minThe Legal GeeksIndiana Jones & Partnership FormationAttorneys Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland discuss partnership formation issues presented in Raiders of the Lost Ark. Can a fight in Nepal with Nazi henchmen result in partnership formation? Listen and find out.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-06-2207 min
The Legal GeeksPresident James Garfield: The Legal Issues Around the Trial of a Presidential AssassinationAttorneys Joshua Gilliland and Jessica Mederson discuss the rise of James Garfield to the Presidency and the legal issues surrounding his assassination by Charles Guiteau.No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-06-1335 minThe Legal GeeksStar Wars Day: Biggest Legal IssuesJessica Mederson, Esq., and Joshua Gilliland Esq., draw their lightsabers on the legal issues of droids practicing medicine, equal protection on Naboo and even the Younglings.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-05-0413 minThe Legal GeeksMagnum PI: Renters Rights & Oral ContractsAttorneys Jessica Mederson & Joshua Gilliland go tropical in discussing the legal issues on Magnum PI, including landlord-tenant issues, oral contracts, the statute of frauds and due process. No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-04-1219 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal Geeks on Pet LawAttorneys Jessica Mederson & Joshua Gilliland discuss famous pets in Science Fiction, Comic Books and their favorite pets. No part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-03-2215 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal Geeks & St. Patrick's DayJessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland discuss the legal issues of St. Patrick's Day.No part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-03-1613 minThe Legal GeeksThe Doctor Needs The Lawyer: Doctor Who & The Legal GeeksJoshua Gilliland and Jessica Mederson discuss the effect of regenerating on the validity of a will. Josh and Jessica discuss at length the different Doctors. Jessica even sings. No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-03-0617 minThe Legal GeeksJudge Matthew Sciarrino on the Trial of Ahsoka Tano in The Clone WarsJudge Matthew Sciarrino joins attorneys Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland to discuss the legal issues presented on The Clone Wars with the trial of Ahsoka Tano.No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-03-0419 minThe Legal GeeksHow a Legal Geek Goes CurlingAttorneys Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland the sport of curling. No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-02-2611 minThe Legal GeeksJabba the Hutt & Employee SafetyJoshua Gilliland and Jessica Mederson discuss Jabba's Palace and employee safety, focusing on Oola, the Palace Guards, the Rancor, Boba Fett, and the Sarlacc Pit.No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-02-1910 minThe Legal GeeksFerengi Prenuptial Agreements on Deep Space 9Attorneys Josh Gilliland and Jessica Mederson discuss the Star Trek Deep Space 9 episode, Ferengi Love Songs, reviewing what goes into a valid prenuptial agreement.No part of this recording should be considered legal advise.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-02-0911 minThe Legal GeeksJudges & Star WarsAttorneys Jessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland discuss judges quoting Star Wars lines in court opinions.No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-01-2712 minThe Legal GeeksHansel & Gretel: A Lawyer's Fairy TaleAttorneys Joshua Gilliland and Jessica Mederson discuss the Brothers Grimm fairy tale Hansel & Gretel, specifically addressing the possible legal issues against the parents and the witch.No part of this recording should be considered legal advice and is solely for entertainment, nor advocates harm or legal action against witches. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-01-1516 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal Geek 2012 Year in ReviewJessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland share their legal geek highlights of 2012, including how they meet on Twitter, the Paraben Forensic Innovation Conference and what they are looking forward to in 2013.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2012-12-3113 minThe Legal GeeksAn Attorney's Christmas SpecialAttorneys Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland review the legal issues in classic Christmas movies including, "It's a Wonderful Life," "A Christmas Story," "Elf," Polar Express," "Scrooged," and "Miracle on 34th Street."No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2012-12-2418 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal Geeks Discuss Howard SternJessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland discuss the Howard Stern Show and copyright law. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2012-12-2010 minThe Legal GeeksWhistleblowers: Blue Thunder, Serenity & LA ConfidentialAttorneys Josh Gilliland and Jessica Mederson discuss being a whistleblower protection and whistleblowing themes in Blue Thunder, LA Confidential & Serenity.No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2012-12-0412 minThe Legal GeeksFrakking Lawyers Watching Battlestar GalacticaAttorneys Josh Gilliland and Jessica Mederson discuss the law, history and political around Battlestar Galactica from the 1978 and 2004.No part of this recording should be considered legal advice or an endorsement of the 1978 BSG over the 2004 re-envisioning. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2012-11-1919 minThe Legal GeeksMarvel Comics- True Believers & Copyright LawAttorneys Jessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland discuss the Marvel Comics: The Untold Story, Copyright Law and great Marvel story lines and characters. No part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2012-11-1510 minThe Legal GeeksFire Side Geeks- Super Heroes, Star Wars & Judge Matthew SciarrinoThe Legal Geeks at PFIC 2012 with Judge Matthew Sciarrino. Josh Gilliland, Jessica Mederson and Judge Sciarrino discuss comic book super heroes, Firefly and Star Wars. No part of this recording should be consider legal advice, nor an endorsement of being a super hero.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2012-11-0520 minThe Legal GeeksGhostbusters & False imprisonmentJoshua Gilliland & Jessica Mederson discuss the cult classic Ghostbusters and whether there are any legal issues for "false imprisonment" of ghosts.No part of this recording should be considered legal advise. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2012-10-2912 minThe Legal GeeksI, Lawyer: The Legal Geeks on Isaac AsimovJessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland discuss the science fiction contributions of Isaac Asimov.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2012-10-2911 minThe Legal GeeksThe Goonies: Good Enough for The Legal GeeksJessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland discuss the ownership rights to the treasure in The Goonies.No part of this recording should be considered legal advice for any treasure hunters. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2012-10-1009 minThe Legal GeeksStar Trek Red Shirts & Assumption of RiskJosh Gilliland & Jessica Mederson discuss how Red Shirts were injured or killed on Star Trek and the application of the assumption of risk to their injuries.No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2012-10-0309 minThe Legal GeeksCheers! It's A Little Known Fact....Jessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland discuss the anniversary of Cheers, favorite characters and legal issues presented in the show. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2012-10-0107 minThe Legal GeeksStar Trek: The Best Legal Issues from Each GenerationJoshua Gilliland (@bowtielaw) and Jessica Mederson (@eDiscMatters) review the top legal issues from Star Trek, The Next Generation, Deep Space 9, Voyager, and Enterprise.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2012-09-1717 minThe Legal GeeksTron: The Gaming Grid of eDiscoveryAttorneys Jessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland discuss how Tron is an allegory for electronic discovery. Jess and Josh discuss other topics explored in Tron, including Net Neutrality and the Stored Communication Act. Josh outlines major issues in electronic discovery and solutions.No part of this podcast should be considered legal advice. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2012-09-0409 minThe Legal GeeksMeet Jessica & Josh: The Legal GeeksIntroduction of The Legal Geeks, Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland. Both attorneys discuss their love of science fiction, the law and being a geek. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2012-09-0112 min