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Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 85Episode 85The Presumption of Innocence - Episode 85Inside the Interrogation Room: A Psychologist's Mission to End False Juvenile ConfessionsAn innocent person would never confess to a crime they didn't commit, right?That's what most people believe. But the science tells a very different story.In this compelling episode of “The Presumption of Innocence,” host Matt Adams talks with Dr. Hayley Cleary, a Virginia Commonwealth University professor who is an expert on police interviews and the interrogation of youth.Their conversation unpacks the psychology of how an inte...
2026-05-2646 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 84Episode 84The Presumption of Innocence - Episode 84Host Matt Adams sits down with former Enron Task Force lead prosecutor and Duke Law Professor Samuel Buell to trace the arc of corporate fraud enforcement — from the historic conviction of Enron's top executives to the challenges facing regulators and prosecutors today.Buell offers a candid look at how the Enron prosecution came together, including the pivotal decision to flip CFO Andrew Fastow, the controversial case against Arthur Andersen, and why holding individuals accountable in America's boardrooms remains far more difficult than the public tends to as...
2026-05-131h 09
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 83Episode 83Section 230 at 30: Can the Law That Built the Internet Survive?For 30 years, Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act gave online platforms broad immunity from liability for user-generated content.But that shield is now full of holes and cracking in every direction. In this episode, host Matt Adams and Eric Goldman, Associate Dean for Research at Santa Clara University School of Law and a leading internet law scholar, break down Section 230's core doctrine, its statutory carve-outs and the creative legal theories plaintiffs are using to get around it.
2026-04-2847 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 82Episode 82 Is Qui Tam Unconstitutional? The False Claims Act's Constitutional Reckoning The qui tam provision of the False Claims Act has turned whistleblowing into a $6.8 billion-a-year industry. And now, the Constitution might be coming to collect. Host Matt Adams is joined by his Fox Rothschild colleagues Joe DeMaria and Morgan McCall Reece to dissect whether private relators wielding government power without government accountability violates Article 2 of the U.S. Constitution. Since the Civil War, the False Claims Act has allowed private individuals to file lawsuits on behalf of the government, pocketing 15...
2026-04-1445 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 81Episode 81 Tipper X Unmasked: Wall Street's Most Unlikely Informant What makes a promising young Wall Street analyst with an Ivy League business degree stuff $15,000 cash into his shirt, walk through airport security and hand-deliver a payoff to his insider trading source? Ask Tom Hardin. In this episode, host Matt Adams sits down with Tom, also known as Tipper X, whose cooperation helped the FBI build more than 20 of the 80+ cases in Operation Perfect Hedge, the largest insider trading investigation in a generation. They dig into Tom’s recently published memoir, Wired on Wall Street: The Ri...
2026-03-2450 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 80Episode 80 Method, Not Madness: How Forensic Psychiatrists Help Criminal Defense Few areas of criminal law are as complex — or as consequential — as the intersection of mental illness and criminal responsibility. Host Matt Adams welcomes forensic psychiatrist Dr. Steven Simring for a deep dive into how psychiatric evaluations can influence charging decisions, trial proceedings and sentencing. Drawing on decades of forensic work, Dr. Simring explains the disciplined, methodical process forensic psychiatrists use to assess a defendant’s mental state at the time of an alleged offense and evaluate present-day competency. The episode also pulls back the curtai...
2026-03-1056 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 79Episode 79 Tactical Playbook: Surviving the Tariff Enforcement Blitz In 2025, the government recovered $6.8 billion from False Claims Act cases involving customs fraud — nearly three times more than the prior year's total. Explore this dramatic surge in tariff enforcement with host Matt Adams and International Trade Partner Brittney Powell. This informative episode covers the fundamentals of tariffs and explores the forces driving the enforcement wave — revealing it's about far more than government intervention alone. Brittney also shares compliance best practices to help importers mitigate risk and predicts how the Trump administration could respond to the recent Supreme Cour...
2026-02-2444 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 78Episode 78 Decrypting Crypto: How It Works and How It’s Watched Cryptocurrency remains poorly understood by much of the public. Only 17% of U.S. adults say they have ever invested in, traded or used a cryptocurrency — a share that is statistically unchanged since 2021, according to the Pew Research Center. Jonathan Schmalfeld, Director of Policy for The Digital Chamber, joins host Matt Adams to demystify digital currency. Jonathan sheds light on the technology behind it and unpacks the enforcement and compliance trends shaping the space today. Discover how outdated, decades-old financial laws are being applied to this...
2026-02-101h 07
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 77Episode 77 The Shadow Docket: Supreme Court Decisions That Shape America In recent years, the Supreme Court of the United States has issued decisions that have altered the course of American life and politics. Carolyn Shapiro joins host Matt Adams to take a look at some of these compelling cases. A former Illinois Solicitor General, Carolyn is now a professor at Chicago-Kent College of Law, where she founded and co-directs the Institute on the Supreme Court of the United States. Together, Carolyn and Matt dig into the decisions that have recalibrated the separation of powers framework...
2026-01-281h 01
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 76Episode 76 Automation With Expert Oversight: The Future of Forensic Accounting Dive into how technology is transforming forensic accounting, and why expert review remains an essential safeguard against blind reliance on automation. Chris Ekimoff, an investigations leader at Withum who works at the intersection of financial investigations, technology and risk management, joins host Matt Adams to unpack the benefits and limitations of technology. In their conversation, Chris draws parallels between AI’s aggregation and analysis and Excel’s ability to correctly add up numbers and columns, and explains why the input of a human expert — with their...
2026-01-1338 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 75Episode 75 Who’s in Charge? Navigating Uncertainty in New Jersey’s U.S. Attorney’s Office The prolonged legal fight over Alina Habba's status as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor has thrown court proceedings throughout the Garden State into turmoil. Even with the recent Third Circuit Court of Appeals decision and Habba’s alleged resignation, the future remains uncertain, according to James Pearce, Senior Counsel at the Washington Litigation Group, who was involved in the litigation challenging Habba’s appointment. James joins host Matt Adams to delve into the thorny legal issues that began with Habba’s...
2025-12-2331 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 74Episode 74 Shattered Scales: Structural Harm in the Criminal Justice System Is the American criminal justice system designed to find truth and justice? Or is it an apparatus created to secure convictions as efficiently as possible and penalize poverty? Peer behind the courthouse door with former public defender Emily Galvin Almanza as she joins host Matt Adams to discuss her book, The Price of Mercy: Unfair Trials, a Violent System, and a Public Defender's Search for Justice in America. A Co-Founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit Partners for Justice, Emily dissects the harmful, everyday bureaucratic...
2025-12-0938 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 73Episode 73 The Fraud Whisperer: A Journey From Hedge Fund Hustler to Corporate Risk Adviser Determined to reshape his future once he was released from FCI Otisville, convicted white-collar criminal Mark Varacchi immersed himself in uncovering statistics on white-collar fraud to lay the groundwork for his post-prison life. The former hedge fund C-suite executive, who now runs Federal Prison Consultancy, interviewed countless fellow inmates while at Otisville who were also convicted of fraud, seeking to identify and uncover patterns in how they were able to perpetrate the fraud for which they were convicted. Today, he’s ar...
2025-11-1151 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 72Episode 72 Beyond the Headlines: Unpacking a Pivotal Case on Privilege Protections A federal court ruling issued in a case involving an alleged bribery scandal shook the legal world when it appeared to limit attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine. The case grabbed the attention of Bloomberg Law reporter Roy Strom, who followed the matter through its reversal by an appeals court. He joins host Matt Adams to explore this case from their respective positions: a journalist and a lawyer. Roy offers his insight into the value of amicus briefs, especially when he sees law...
2025-10-2833 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 71Episode 71 Necessary Narratives: Storytelling That Moves Lives Forward Harnessing his personal experience as an incarcerated individual and his writing talents as a storyteller, Brad Rouse is focused on helping defendants accelerate their path to redemption and healing. A former on- and off-Broadway director who spent time in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) on a federal drug charge, Brad is currently a Senior Writer and Mitigation Consultant for WhiteCollarAdvice.com, a business that helps white-collar defendants through all stages of the judicial process. Brad shares with host Matt Adams how his life unraveled in a 14-m...
2025-10-1448 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 70Episode 70 Fireside Chat With Rachel Barkow and Casey Michel Recorded at our 2025 White-Collar Symposium earlier this month, this special episode gives guests Rachel Barkow and Casey Michel an opportunity to address the issues explored in each other’s books. With host Matt Adams as moderator, Rachel — an author, law professor and former clerk for Justice Antonin Scalia — and Casey — an investigative journalist and Director of the Combating Kleptocracy Program at the Human Rights Foundation — explore the common themes in criminal law that connect their works. Rachel and Casey dig into how constitutional rights, judicial interpretation of those r...
2025-09-3054 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 69Episode 69 Unpacking Cashless Bail: Equity vs. Public Safety The debate over cashless bail has intensified following the August Executive Order calling for its nationwide elimination. In this episode, host Matt Adams moderates a conversation featuring dueling perspectives on the cashless bail issue from guests Chanel Rhymes and Ken Good. Chanel is the Director of Advocacy for the Northwest Community Bail Fund, which provides cash bail to those for whom it's not accessible, and fights against the cash bail system. Ken Good is a board member of the Professional Bondsman of Texas, author, podcaster and lawyer...
2025-09-1649 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 68Episode 68 The Legacy and Lessons of Guantanamo Bay: A Defense Attorney’s Perspective More than two decades have passed since the doors of Guantanamo Bay were opened to house alleged terrorists. Those doors remain open, though the number of detainees has dwindled to 15. In this episode, Mark Denbeaux, Professor Emeritus and Director of the Center for Policy and Research at Seton Hall University School of Law, shares his personal experiences representing Guantanamo Bay prisoners and looks at the lessons learned, and the lives and liberties lost, in America’s war on terror. Mark, who visited the...
2025-08-191h 02
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 67Episode 67 Shattering the Myth of Rational Justice The American justice system is based on incorrect assumptions about the rationality and logic of human behavior. That’s according to Drexel University Law Professor Adam Benforado, the New York Times bestselling author of Unfair: The New Science of Criminal Injustice. Using the disciplines of psychology and social science upon which he based his book, Adam and host Matt Adams explore the systemic blind spots of the criminal justice system in the investigation, adjudication and punishment stages. They also examine the potential to rebuild and reform the system us...
2025-08-051h 07
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 66Episode 66 Tariff Uncertainty and Compliance Risks for Businesses The Trump administration’s fluctuating tariffs pose major compliance risks for businesses operating in the U.S. Dive into the challenges they pose to businesses that rely on imported goods and services as Marina Gentile joins host Matt Adams to break down the complex aspects of global transfer pricing. A Partner and Lead of the Global Transfer Pricing Strategies Practice at the accounting and advisory firm Withum, Marina draws on 30 years of experience to explain how businesses seeking to mitigate the cost of tariffs can inadvertently engage in...
2025-07-2235 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 65Episode 65 The Power of Interpretation: Constitutional Meaning in the Modern World The Constitution takes center stage in this latest episode with legal scholar Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean of UC Berkeley Law, who is renowned for his studies of constitutional law and federal civil procedure. He and host Matt Adams dig into how the Constitution is interpreted, and occasionally misunderstood, by elected and appointed federal government officials. They also discuss U.S. Supreme Court rulings issued from the Warren court to today in cases involving constitutional law. They explore how the concept of “originalism” has influenced decisions invo...
2025-07-0839 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 64Episode 64 Cages We Built: The Making of Mass Incarceration in America The U.S. imprisons a larger percentage of its population than any other country in the world. How did we get here? Rachel Barkow, Charles Seligson Professor of Law and Faculty Director of the Zimroth Center on the Administration of Criminal Law at New York University School of Law, returns to the podcast for an in-depth discussion on that very topic with host Matt Adams. Rachel’s second book, Justice Abandoned: How the Supreme Court Ignored the Constitution and Enabled Mass Incarceration, centers the co...
2025-06-241h 00
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 63Episode 63 Enforcement Priorities of the Second Trump Administration: The False Claims Act The Deputy Attorney General of the United States has made it clear that the Department of Justice intends to enforce the False Claims Act (FCA) in a way it never has before: in the pursuit of civil rights fraud. Listen as host Matt Adams is joined by his Fox colleagues Jana Volante Walshak and Kevin Raphael to break down the DOJ's internal memo, titled “Civil Rights Fraud Initiative,” and explain how this new enforcement focuses on “illegal DEI” and impacts businesses and universities that acc...
2025-06-1038 min
Especially the PreachingMatt AdamsMatt Adams joins Ben to explore the significance of preaching, focusing on Matt's personal journey from a Pentecostal background to becoming a Presbyterian minister. They discuss the philosophy of preaching, emphasizing the importance of explaining and applying biblical texts in a Christ-centered manner. Matt shares his sermon preparation process, detailing how he maps out sermon series and the mechanics of writing and delivering sermons, highlighting the need for personal engagement with the text. Adams even shares a story from his exciting Pentecostal upbringing.Send me a text!Support the show
2025-06-0748 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 62Episode 62 The Tragic Toll of Conspiracy Theories: The Seth Rich Story A violent, unsolved murder of an up-and-coming young professional in our nation’s capital. A grieving family in the Midwest. And conspiracy theories both ignited and inflamed by politics. Listen in as investigative journalist Andy Kroll returns to the podcast to dive into his book, “A Death on W Street: The Murder of Seth Rich and the Age of Conspiracy.” Andy and host Matt Adams take us back to the 2016 election year to examine why and how conspiracy theories took flight after the death of Set...
2025-05-2749 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 61Episode 61 A Call to Service: From Public Duty to Spiritual Advocacy Father Joseph Ciccone's mission to serve the public has been an unwavering and guiding force throughout his life. He’s held many titles over the years: Police Officer. Teacher. Detective. Bergen County Sheriff. Priest. But the title that brings him to the podcast today is that of convicted felon. Father Joe joins host Matt Adams to detail his life of public service, from his early days as a beat cop in the 1980s to his foray into elected public office — which ultimately led him to b...
2025-05-1346 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 60Episode 60 Enforcement Priorities of the Second Trump Administration: Employee Retention Tax Credit Five years and two presidential administrations later, tensions remain — with the IRS and tax credit applicants — over the pandemic-era Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC). While the IRS has been continuing a Biden-era restrictive policy, a new mandate may be coming when a new IRS Commissioner is confirmed. Fox attorneys Brian Bernhardt and Jonathan Wasser join host Matt Adams for a comprehensive look at the current state of the ERC. They also discuss Billy Long — the current IRS commissioner nominee — and how his background may shap...
2025-04-2936 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 59Episode 59 Enforcement Priorities of the Second Trump Administration: DOJ Focus While President Trump’s first administration focused on reshaping the judiciary, he’s indicated a priority of his second administration will be reshaping the federal justice system. In this episode, reporter Andy Kroll and host Matt Adams explore the commonalities among recent U.S. Attorney appointments and how these newly named individuals may impact the overall enforcement priorities of the Department of Justice. They discuss what makes this presidential term different — and what makes it the same — as well as how reductions in force and other st...
2025-04-1555 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 58Episode 58 Enforcement Priorities of the Second Trump Administration: IRS Investigations What’s on the Trump administration’s agenda when it comes to federal investigations? Listen to the first in a series of episodes aimed at answering that question. Former IRS Special Agent Jonathan Schnatz joins host Matt Adams to discuss his experience as world events and changing presidential administrations shifted IRS priorities during his 25-year tenure in the Criminal Investigations division. Now a Principal at Withum, Jonathan shares his opinions and prognostications on the administration enforcement priorities for the IRS, including the suggestion that IRS agen...
2025-04-0148 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 57Episode 57 Wired for Truth: The Art & Science of Polygraphs The polygraph test: We’ve all seen it used in popular movies, but what is it the truth behind how it’s used in the criminal justice system? Jerry Lewis, a retired New Jersey State Police lieutenant who’s been administering polygraphs since 1981, joins host Matt Adams to peer inside the mechanics of the test. They explore the science at work in a polygraph machine and the art of questioning a subject — and how to identify when someone is lying without a polygraph. Jerry also addresses criticis...
2025-03-181h 10
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 56Episode 56 A Strategic Gamble: The Risks, Costs and Rewards of Going to Trial Statistics weigh heavily against defendants in the criminal justice system. Only 0.4% were acquitted after trial in federal cases during fiscal year 2022. In this latest podcast episode, host Matt Adams is joined by firm colleague Patrick Egan, whom Matt describes as “the type of trial lawyer you go to when your only option is to roll the dice and go to trial taking a shot against all odds.” Patrick, a Fox Partner and Chair Emeritus of the firm’s White-Collar Criminal Defense & Regulatory Compli...
2025-03-0444 min
The Reforming Men Podcast3. Habits of a Godly ManGodly men don’t grow by accident. In this episode, Ben Ratliff and Matt Adams, joined by guest Stephen Spinnenweber, break down 18 Habits of a Godly Man. Rooted in 1 Timothy 4:7-8, these habits shape men to honor Christ in every area of life.1.Worship – Commit to corporate worship, morning and evening.2.Rest – Honor the Lord’s Day by setting aside work.3.Work Hard – Labor diligently six days for God’s glory.4.Read the Bible – Daily intake of Scripture is essential.5.Pray – Fig...
2025-02-271h 18
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 55Episode 55 The Power of the Presidential Pardon: Traditions and Turning Points Recent presidential pardons by both sides of the political aisle are unprecedented in their purposes, which were wielded both to reward and protect. That’s according to Rachel Barkow, Charles Seligson Professor of Law and Faculty Director of the Zimroth Center on the Administration of Criminal Law at New York University School of Law. A prolific author who is recognized as one of the country’s leading experts on criminal law and policy, Rachel joins host Matt Adams for a timely discussion exploring the hist...
2025-02-1853 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 54Episode 54 The Flaws of FARA: Feeble Oversight of Billions in Foreign Influence Journey back in time as we explore the origins of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) — and trace its impact on reshaping the public image of some of the most corrupt foreign entities over the past 50 years. Author Casey Michel returns to the podcast to join host Matt Adams to discuss Foreign Agents: How American Lobbyists and Lawmakers Threaten Democracy Around the World. Casey’s book highlights the failures of FARA, which was enacted in 1938 to require agents of foreign principals who are enga...
2025-02-0450 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 53Episode 53 Diagnosis: Innocent A Doctor’s Journey to Acquittal For six and a half years, Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai, a physician from Easton, Pa., lived in fear and anxiety that life as he knew it was over. A leader in telehealth psychiatric services since the early 2000s, Dr. Rifai was charged with fraudulently billing more than $1 million to Medicare, stemming from his practice treating elderly patients in a rural area. In this episode, Dr. Rifai describes his harrowing experience to host Matt Adams. It could be a tale straight from a television show, featuring a go...
2025-01-2156 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 52Episode 52 Engineered for Injustice: How Coerced Pleas Trap the Innocent Rodney Roberts was given a total of 25 minutes to make a life-altering decision. In custody, isolated from family and advised by a public defender to plead guilty to lesser charges in a crime he did not commit, Rodney succumbed to fear and pressure, and agreed to the terms. In this wrenching episode, Rodney joins host Matt Adams and defense attorney Tim Gumkowski of the Innocence Project to share his personal story of coercion into a guilty plea and the years of his life he lost...
2025-01-0748 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 51Episode 51 A Higher Duty of Care: Representing Clients Living With Mental Illness The defense of clients experiencing mental health issues is one of the most challenging and nuanced aspects of criminal law. An estimated one-third to one-half of incarcerated individuals live with some form of mental illness and often find themselves at the mercy of a criminal justice system that offers little relief or recourse. Elizabeth Kelley, a New York City criminal defense lawyer, joins host Matt Adams to explain how attorneys can best advocate for and represent clients who experience mental illness. Elizabeth, who...
2024-12-1752 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 50Episode 50 Hidden in Plain Sight: How Kleptocrats Exploit U.S. Financial Systems The shadowy finances that fueled the 9/11 terrorist attacks cut a somber scar into America. Despite the anti-money laundering initiatives woven in the Patriot Act, that wound continues to fester, according to Casey Michel, who suggests U.S. federal and state systems make America a cooperative collaborator in the money laundering schemes of kleptocrats. Casey, author of American Kleptocracy: How the U.S. Created the World's Greatest Money Laundering Scheme in History and Director of the Combating American Kleptocracy Program at the Human Rights...
2024-12-0350 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 49Episode 49 Perspectives From the Bench: Anatomy of a Criminal Trial With Retired Judge Margaret Foti The Honorable Margaret Foti, formerly the Presiding Judge of the Criminal Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen County, joins host Matt Adams to examine the state’s criminal trial process from the view of the bench. From arrest to sentencing, the two discuss a wide range of topics in New Jersey criminal proceedings, including bail reform, Early Disposition Court and the role of a defendant’s remorse in a judge’s ruling. You’ll glean important insight from the...
2024-11-121h 00
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 48Episode 48 Digital Boundaries: Fourth Amendment Protections in a Connected World Modern technology is testing the limits of the Fourth Amendment and redefining the parameters of privacy. Michael Price, Litigation Director of the Fourth Amendment Center at the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, joins host Matt Adams to dive into some of the most pressing issues at the intersection of criminal law and technology: geofencing, reverse warrants, facial recognition and forensic genealogy. Will case law catch up with technology? Michael and Matt search for answers in this compelling episode.
2024-10-2948 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 47Episode 47 Fireside Chat With Bill Baroni and Jesse Eisinger Recorded at our 2024 White-Collar Symposium held in Philadelphia last month, this special episode dives into the landscape of white-collar criminal prosecution from the perspectives of Bill Baroni and Jesse Eisinger. Both former podcast guests, Bill and Jesse provide Matt Adams with insight into their personal experiences with the presumption of innocence. They also share their views on how politics does — and does not — influence cases pursued by the Department of Justice. Bill is the former deputy executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New...
2024-10-1552 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 46Episode 46 America’s Incarceration Industry: Exposing Private Prisons Peer into the world of prison profiteers with Shane Bauer. Shane’s name may sound familiar. In 2009, he and two friends were hiking near the Iraq-Iran border when they were arrested by Iranian authorities, accused of espionage and imprisoned for more than two years. Extensive international pressure and diplomatic efforts ultimately secured their release. An American journalist and author, Shane decided to dive deeper into the private U.S. prison system after his return to America. Working as an undercover guard in a private Louisiana prison, Shane expo...
2024-10-0137 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 45Episode 45 The Grit, Grace and Gift of Second Chances What’s it like when the FBI knocks at your door? Justin Paperny shares his journey from that fateful day in April 2005 to his 18-month sentence in federal prison as a convicted felon and an encounter with a fellow incarcerated person that changed the trajectory of his life. Justin joins host Matt Adams for an episode detailing how that unexpected friendship gave him a chance to forge a new a career out of a mistake. Justin is the founder of White Collar Advice, a business that he...
2024-09-1735 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 44Is the IRS prepping a legal stew for business that filed for Employee Retention Credit (ERC) relief? Host Matt Adams invites Fox Rothschild partner Elizabeth Blickley into the proverbial kitchen for this episode. They discuss where the program currently stands and how, nearly a year to the day since the ERC moratorium was put in place by the IRS, some companies’ relief claims are being put on the backburner by IRS bureaucracy. Get a refresher on recent ERC developments, including court case outcomes, the reopened IRS ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program, and what to do if your business receives an IR...
2024-09-0537 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 43From circuit courts to the Supreme Court, rulings from appellate courts have turned some tried-and-true principles of law on their head in 2024. How have the decisions affected the practice of white-collar criminal defense law? Morgan McCall Reece, a former state and federal prosecutor who recently joined Fox Rothschild, digs into these cases with host Matt Adams. Listen as Morgan offers a valuable insider perspective on how appellate courts are reshaping the law, including the implications for sentencing guidelines, geofencing and agency deference. The information in this podcast is intended to inform firm clients and friends about legal developments, including...
2024-08-2050 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 42Episode 42 AI in Criminal Justice: Opportunity or Opportunity for Misuse? Can artificial intelligence be a positive, productive tool in criminal justice or are its flaws and the opportunity for misuse too great? Host Matt Adams covers these issues and more with Pramod Kunju, a Data Analytics & AI entrepreneur with a master’s degree in criminal justice who wrote the book, "Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Criminal Justice: A Primer on Implications, Ethics, Policy.” The discussion ranges from the use and potential use of AI in policing, prosecution and corrections, to the consequences of bias in AI and...
2024-08-0648 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 41Episode 41 The Dynamics of Decision-Making: Psychology and the Criminal Justice System Human errors can irrevocably alter the course of someone’s life in the criminal justice system. In a fascinating follow-up to Episode 40 on the role of pseudoscience in the courtroom, Dan Simon joins host Matt Adams to dissect Dan’s book, In Doubt: The Psychology of the Criminal Process. Dan, who is also the Richard and Maria Crutcher Professor of Law and Psychology at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, digs into the inherent role of psychology and cognitive science throughout the...
2024-07-2354 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 40Episode 40 Debunking Courtroom Pseudoscience: A Conversation With the Innocence Project's Chris Fabricant It’s a sense of outrage that gets him out of bed every morning, says M. Chris Fabricant, Director of Strategic Litigation at the Innocence Project. Approximately 2.3 million people are incarcerated at any given time in the United States. Estimates put the number of wrongfully convicted at up to 5%, meaning tens of thousands of innocent people are behind bars for crimes they did not commit but were convicted of, often based on pseudoscience. Chris, the author of Junk Science in the American Criminal Ju...
2024-07-0247 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 39Episode 39 Unthreading the Silk Road: A Conversation With Author Nick Bilton A marketplace of drugs, guns and murder for hire. Journalist and author Nick Bilton explored the illicit web-based market the Silk Road in his page-turner, American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road. In this engaging episode, he joins host Matt Adams to dig into how he conceptualized, researched and wrote this book. They also forecast where internet-based crimes are potentially headed thanks to artificial intelligence. Nick and Matt’s conversation takes listeners back in time to the early 2000s—...
2024-06-1842 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 38Episode 38 A Blueprint for Compliance: The Fraud Pentagon Theory How can you pinpoint employee behaviors that signal a potential risk of fraud in your company, especially if you operate in a highly regulated industry? Join host Matt Adams for this insightful episode featuring Nicole Sliger and Jonathan Marks, forensic accountants with the global accounting and consulting firm, BDO. The trio provides practical guidance on compliance management, informed not only by personal experiences but also the five components of the Fraud Pentagon Theory. Developed by Jonathan, this theory helps companies identify the human element that can...
2024-06-0447 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 37Episode 37 Vintage or Trendsetting? The SDNY's Whistleblower Pilot Program The Department of Justice launched a Whistleblower Pilot Program in the Southern District of New York in February. But is it a groundbreaking program, or an existing policy simply wrapped in fresh branding? Seasoned white-collar litigator Andrew Bernstein joins his partner and series host Matt Adams to dissect the program. The two give their candid opinions on its limitations, effectiveness and potential for expansion outside the SDNY. Listen to find out why it’s critical to contact an attorney before making a self-disclosure directly through the pr...
2024-05-2134 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Special Edition: Episode 36Special Edition: Episode 36 Rolling Change: The DEA Turns Over a New Leaf on Marijuana Scheduling The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) triggered high hopes when it recently announced it wants to accept the U.S. Department Health and Human Services’s recommendation to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. Josh Horn, Co-Chair and founder of our Cannabis Law Practice, joins host Matt Adams to explore this trailblazing announcement by the DEA. Their discussion digs into the business and banking ramifications for cannabis companies of the potential rescheduling. They also explore social justice is...
2024-05-1333 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 35Episode 35 A Double-Edged Sword? The DOJ Confronts AI Like all new technologies, AI isn’t naturally good or bad. But it can be used by people motivated to do terrible – and possibly criminal – things. That’s the view of Mark McCreary, our Chief Artificial Intelligence & Information Security Officer. He joins series host Matt Adams to discuss AI in light of DOJ Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco’s public statements this year surrounding the emerging technology. Mark offers his perspective on the future of machine cognition, including whether it’s possible to recognize potential criminal activities aided by AI...
2024-05-0727 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 34Episode 34 A Conversation With Jesse Eisinger, Author of 'The Chickenshit Club: Why the Justice Department Fails to Prosecute Executives' In a single decade, the prosecutions of those accused of white-collar crime underwent a radical transformation. This thought-provoking episode will take you back in time to explore the DOJ approach in the early 2000s Enron era and walk you forward into the Great Recession and the collapse of the financial markets. Jesse Eisinger, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, joins host Matt Adams to discuss his book, "The Chickenshit Club: Why the Justice Department Fails to Prosecute Executives."...
2024-04-2337 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 33Episode 33 Framing the Narrative: Journalism's Influence on the Presumption of Innocence In this insightful episode, Pulitzer-nominated journalist Mark Di Ionno talks candidly about how the media can affect the court of public opinion for defendants facing criminal accusations. Throughout Mark’s 40+ years of reporting, he has maintained and demonstrated empathy for the people who are at the heart of any story he’s written. He and host Matt Adams explore how changes in journalism, including the way reporters approach a story and the impact left by a digital footprint, may have eroded the presumption of inno...
2024-04-0930 min
The Grace Cafe PodcastWho We Are in Jesus: A Deep Dive Into The Gospel of Grace with Matt McMillen (017)Who are we in Jesus? Is there anything lacking in our new identity in Jesus? Is the cross enough? Are we ever not doing enough? Does God expect more from us? Is God ever disappointed in you? Is there a list of things we need to be doing to earn God's approval? What does it mean to live in a place of rest? What about fear? Is fear of not doing or being enough a valid reaction? Is it ok to set boundaries? Join us as we talk about these topics and more by taking a deep-dive into the...
2024-03-3144 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 32Episode 32 Celebrating Women’s History Month With WWCDA’s Global Chair and Co-Founder The Women’s White Collar Defense Association is an integral force in the world of white-collar law. It personifies the theme of this year’s Women’s History Month: “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.” Global chair and co-founder of WWCDA, Karen Popp, and Marissa Koblitz Kingman, our partner and a leader in WWCDA’s New Jersey chapter, join host Matt Adams in this special episode in recognition of Women’s History Month. The trio examines the major strides made by WWCDA since its...
2024-03-2622 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 31Episode 31 An Introspective Look at Bridgegate: Bill Baroni’s Journey Bill is the former Deputy Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey who was indicted and served prison time in connection with the infamous Bridgegate scandal before his conviction was unanimously overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court. In this candid conversation with host Matt Adams, Bill reflects on his journey as a target of a federal government investigation. This intriguing episode sheds new light into one of New Jersey’s biggest political scandals. Bill offers an inside look at his personal expe...
2024-03-1246 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 30Episode 30 Why They Do It: Inside the Mind of a White Collar Criminal – A Discussion With Author Eugene Soltes What drives an individual to commit white-collar crimes? Eugene Soltes, professor of business administration at Harvard Business School and author of Why They Do It: Inside the Mind of a White Collar Criminal, joins host Matt Adams to dig into this topic from a social science and historical perspective. The episode takes a look at how white-collar crime has been perceived over the last century in the United States – from an inherent element of capitalism to toda...
2024-02-2740 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 29Episode 29 A Global Perspective on the Economic Responses to COVID-19 While COVID-19 stimulus aid enforcement continues to make headlines in the United States, a very different situation is unfolding in Europe. Jim Power, a prominent economic analyst, joins host Matt Adams for an eye-opening episode into the different fiscal responses to the pandemic by the United States and Europe. Jim takes listeners through a journey of global financial crises over the past 100 years. He and Matt then explore why the U.S. and Europe are experiencing contrary fallouts from COVID-19 policies and predict how global...
2024-02-1348 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 28Episode 28 Under the Microscope: Examining the Future of the ERC The House Ways and Means Committee recently advanced a bill that gives businesses a proposed deadline of January 31, 2024 to file Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims. This comes on the heels of recent announcements by the IRS whereby employers can withdraw their ERC claims or participate in a specialized ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP). Host Matt Adams is joined by Withum’s Dan Mayo for a deep dive into the latest on how the federal government is handling alleged ERC fraud and what the future may ho...
2024-01-2931 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 27Episode 27 Blazing Trails: Cannabis Law in the Garden State Pull back the curtain on New Jersey’s cannabis market with Fruqan Mouzon, who played a pivotal role in helping to write the 2021 law legalizing recreational use of cannabis in the Garden State – the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance and Marketplace Modernization Act. Fruqan, a partner in Fox Rothschild’s Cannabis Law practice, joins host Matt Adams to discuss the nuanced considerations that influenced and impacted the construction of the law. This thought-provoking episode also explores how New Jersey incorporated the lessons learned by other states...
2023-08-2329 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 26Episode 26Crisis Communication: Managing Perception & Mitigating Reputational Damage “No comment” might not be the best response when the press comes knocking. Karen Kessler joins host Matt Adams for an eye-opening look at the importance of strategic internal and external communication during a legal crisis. The president of Kessler PR Group, Karen explains how messaging can help (or hurt) a case – both inside and outside the courtroom – as well as impact the reputation of the individual or business involved. This informative episode also explores current strategies for handling traditional and social media attention, how those practices continua...
2023-08-0926 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 25Episode 25An Investigative Journalist’s Insight Into the COVID-19 Fraud Strike Force A journalist and a white-collar criminal defense attorney walk onto a podcast... Though it sounds like the start of a joke, this paired perspective shines new light on the federal government’s ongoing enforcement actions related to COVID stimulus aid fraud. Investigative reporter Brandon Block, who recently wrote an article for Crosscut on this topic, joins podcast host Matt Adams to discuss the investigations of a strike force operating out of a Seattle-area U.S. Attorney’s Office. Their thought-provoking discussion explores regional and na...
2023-07-2541 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 24Episode 24Special Edition: Spotlight on the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey Created to support criminal defense attorneys in New Jersey at a pivotal time, the ACDL-NJ is strong and thriving nearly 40 years after its founding. Podcast host and current ACDL-NJ President Matt Adams is joined by Joseph Hayden, founder and first president, for a look back at the origins of this preeminent organization that has played a vital role in the Garden State’s criminal justice system. Joe, a partner at Pashman Stein Walter Hayden and co-chair of its Criminal Defense and In...
2023-07-1241 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 23Episode 23DOJ Policy Shifts on Business Ethics and the Culture of Compliance A hint of policy change is in the air at the Department of Justice. But are federal regulations going too far? Guided by comments made earlier this year by Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, Joe DeMaria, a former DOJ attorney turned Fox Rothschild partner, joins host Matt Adams for an engaging discussion. This episode explores how the SEC’s new Listing Standards for Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation Rule could clash with employment laws in various jurisdictions throughout the U.S. and other co...
2023-06-2133 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 22Episode 22Reclaiming Purpose: A Transformative Journey Through Addiction, Rehab and PrisonIn a powerful and inspiring episode, Jeff Grant, co-founder of both Progressive Prison Ministries Inc. and GrantLaw, PLLC, joins host Matt Adams, Co-Chair of Fox Rothschild’s White-Collar Criminal Defense & Regulatory Compliance Practice Group, to share his story of redemption. About 25 years ago, Jeff experienced a downward spiral stemming from a prescription opioid addiction that twisted his lucrative legal career into criminal behavior. Despite a successful stint in rehab, he was disbarred and incarcerated for lying on a post-9/11 SBA loan. This riveting discussion sh...
2023-06-0639 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 20Episode 20Pitfalls and Perils - Employee Retention Credit Enforcement TrendsWith three years’ worth of legislative changes impacting the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) program, a host of complex eligibility rules and predatory third-party promoters, it’s no surprise that enforcement is on the rise against those who sought the refundable tax credit. In this insightful discussion, Matt Adams, Co-Chair of Fox Rothschild’s White-Collar Criminal Defense & Regulatory Compliance Practice Group, is joined by Matthew Walsh, C.P.A. and a Market Leader in Withum’s COVID-19 Financial Assistance Services Practice, and Jessica Hollobaugh, a Partner and Mark...
2023-03-3138 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 19Episode 19The Fifth Amendment & Its Role in Parallel ProceedingsIn this informative and engaging episode, Matt Adams, Co-Chair of Fox Rothschild’s White-Collar Criminal Defense & Regulatory Compliance Practice Group, and Jack Siegal, a partner who recently joined the firm’s Boston office, discuss what must be considered before defendants invoke their Fifth Amendments rights when in the crosshairs of criminal and civil investigations. Matt and Jack also share some of their personal experiences with parallel proceedings and how they navigate clients through the rules, ethics and other factors to guide them toward the best possible outc...
2023-03-1434 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 17Episode 17The IRS Annual Dirty Dozen List: Avoiding Tax Scams and SchemesDig into the IRS 2022 “Dirty Dozen” list of nefarious tax schemes with Matt Adams and Matt Lee, Co-Chairs of the firm’s White-Collar Criminal Defense and Regulatory Compliance Practice. They discuss these potential traps for the unwary, highlight current enforcement patterns and share other fraud trends on the horizon.
2022-11-3046 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 16Episode 16An Appealing Conversation: Insights From a Former Court of Appeals JudgePodcast guest Marsha Piccone, Co-Chair of Fox Rothchild’s Appellate Practice and a former judge on the Colorado Court of Appeals, is well-versed in the process. She joins host Matt Adams, Co-Chair of the firm’s White-Collar Criminal Defense and Regulatory Compliance Practice, for a discussion on how to think a few steps ahead and establish a record that will come in handy down the road.
2022-11-1429 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 15Episode 15Compliance: On the Minds of In-House Counsel This episode, which will resonate with listeners regardless of the industry in which they may operate, features Ricardo Solano, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at CareOne. He joins host Matt Adams, Co-Chair of the firm’s White-Collar Criminal Defense and Regulatory Compliance Practice, to discuss the complex patchwork of legal, ethical and professional standards in-house counsel navigates on a daily basis.
2022-09-2632 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 13Episode 13The Science Behind Psychology in the Courtroom In this compelling episode, psychologist and trial consultant Ann Greeley, Ph.D., Vice President of the Northeast Division of DecisionQuest, joins host Matt Adams, Co-Chair of the firm’s White-Collar Criminal Defense and Regulatory Compliance Practice, to discuss the psychology behind successful jury selection and trial presentation.
2022-07-1842 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 12Episode 12Internal Investigations Your host Matt Adams, Co-Chair of the firm’s White-Collar Criminal Defense and Regulatory Compliance Practice, is joined by Charles DeMonaco, Co-Chair Emeritus of the practice, and Partner Jana Volante Walshak, for a deep dive into the structure and potential outcomes of internal investigations, and the role of attorney-client privilege in such matters.
2022-06-1327 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 11Episode 11High Stakes: Anti-Money Laundering in the State-Legal Cannabis Business Joshua Horn, Co-Chair of Fox Rothschild’s Cannabis Law Practice, and colleague Saverio Romeo join Matt Adams, your podcast host and Co-Chair of the firm’s White-Collar Criminal Defense and Regulatory Compliance Practice, for a deeper look into the complicated industry of legalized cannabis. Their discussion centers on the evolution of state cannabis laws and how they intersect with federal anti-money laundering provisions arising from federal statutes.
2022-05-2525 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 8Episode 8Managing Sanctions Against Russia: A Look Inside U.S. Financial Institutions This is a must-listen episode in which Matt Adams is joined by a trio of guests responsible for upholding the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions in place against Russia since its invasion of Ukraine in last February. Featuring: Peter Kim, Principal, Forensic and Valuation Services Group and Financial Crimes Advisory Consultant, Withum David Hazen, Vice President, BSA and OFAC Officer, Atlantic Community Bankers Bank Mark Zilberzweig, Vice President, Senior Compliance Officer & Third-Party Oversight, Metropolitan Commercial Bank
2022-04-2036 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 6Episode 6It's Never Too Soon to Think About Early Release Matt Adams is joined by colleague Marissa Koblitz Kingman to explain the history and use of the early release process and forecast how the COVID-19 pandemic – which in some states resulted in a reduction in the prison population of more than 30% – could permanently change the sentencing system.
2022-03-2326 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 5Episode 5Doing Business Overseas: The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Matt Adams dives into the history and current state of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act with Fox Rothschild partner Joseph DeMaria.
2022-03-0125 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 4Episode 4Understanding the Employee Retention Credit The Employee Retention Credit is rife with complexities and potential pitfalls. Matt Adams breaks down the intricacies of this COVID-19 tax credit program with help from Stephanie O’Rourk and Dana Fried of the accounting firm CohnReznick.
2022-02-1432 min
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 2Episode 2Avoid Falling Prey: The Dirty Dozen and Other Trending Tax Scams Matt Adams and Matt Lee break down the IRS’s annual “Dirty Dozen” list of nefarious schemes encountered in 2021, discuss what is being enforced and explore other fraud trends on the horizon.
2022-01-0848 min
The Matt Adams PodcastDenis V's Dune: The Anne and Matt Spoilercast SpectacularIn this very special episode, Anne and Matt break down the new Dune movie from two very different perspectives. Matt approaches it as a relatively new fan who's read the first book and has a passing knowledge of the Dune universe. Anne, on the other hand, lends her perspective as a complete newcomer to the series. They'll discuss the movie, the music, the cinematography, Oscar Isaac's incredible hair and beard, bagpipe music, and the tragic fate of House Atreides. PLUS: creepy space witches, the influence of Dune on other science fiction sagas, Zendaya in a music video, and how...
2021-10-261h 23
Fox Rothschild: The Presumption of InnocenceThe Presumption of Innocence - Episode 1Episode 1The Anatomy of a PPP Fraud Investigation Matt Adams is joined by Jessica Hollobaugh, CPA/ABV, CFE, a partner in the forensic and valuation services group at Withum, to discuss the Paycheck Protection Program and the fraud enforcement efforts that surround it.
2021-10-1546 minThe Matt Adams PodcastEwoks, Soccer (er...Football), Titans Collide, and Matt's Soundboard (Cue the Airhorn)In this episode, Anne and Matt discuss recent streaming offerings, including Godzilla vs. Kong, Ted Lasso, and Ewoks; Caravan of Courage. Unfortunately for the audience, the new audio mixer means Matt now has access to a soundboard (we're very, very sorry). Matt reveals his favorite Ted Lasso character, Anne wonders why there are so many unanswered questions in a kids' TV movie about the Ewoks, and the hosts try to recall the plot of Godzilla vs. Kong. Show orderIntro and the new soundboard: 00:00-7:22Godzilla vs. Kong: 7:22-24:00Ted Lasso: 24:00-37:25Ewoks: Caravan of Courage: 37:25...
2021-04-141h 09The Matt Adams PodcastZack Snyder's Justice League Spoilercast SpectacularIn the epic 100th episode of the Matt Adams Podcast, Anne and Matt devote the entire episode to Zack Snyder's Justice League, the four-hour redux of 2017's Justice League that premiered on HBO Max on March 18.They'll talk about what they liked, what they didn't like, differences from the theatrical cut and Snyder's original vision, the benefits of the chapter structure, and why the definitive version of Justice League felt like a true sequel to Man of Steel and Batman v. Superman. Also: #ReleaseTheMulletCut, a couple of Howard interruptions, the aspect ratio, and our very first "post cre...
2021-03-221h 53The Matt Adams PodcastHoward is Smuckers, Matt's Magic Arcade Machine, and Chaos at the MoviesIn this episode, the hosts discuss poor Howard's "kennel cough." Matt's childhood dream comes true as he gets an arcade machine--even though getting it shipped was a challenge. Anne and Matt run through the gamut of big movie releases that have been pushed back due to the coronavirus pandemic and wonder if a major movie will make it to theaters by the end of the year. Howard barks at a motorcycle.In "What Are You Reading? What Are You Writing?", Anne has an audiobook fail and forces Howie to watch British TV, Matt shares some query letter n...
2020-10-111h 30
Make Me Known with Heather AdamsS1E24. Raising Boys, Fighting Fair & Prioritizing Marriage with Heather and Matt AdamsWe have something fun for you...Heather’s partner-in-crime and love of her life, Matt Adams, is on the show today! As they celebrate their 17th anniversary, Heather and Matt talk about how they met, parenting as teammates, prioritizing their marriage and relationship, instilling grace and Jesus into their boys’ lives, dating the boys, navigating hard seasons with kids, how to fight fair, and lessons learned from quarantining as a family, and so much more.
2020-09-211h 07
This Intentional Life with Heather AdamsRaising Boys, Fighting Fair & Prioritizing Marriage with Heather and Matt AdamsWe have something fun for you...Heather's partner-in-crime and love of her life, Matt Adams, is on the show today! As they celebrate their 17th anniversary, Heather and Matt talk about how they met, parenting as teammates, prioritizing their marriage and relationship, instilling grace and Jesus into their boys' lives, dating the boys, navigating hard seasons with kids, how to fight fair, and lessons learned from quarantining as a family, and so much more. For more information on this episode including all resources and links discussed go to www.ThisIntentionalLifePodcast.com
2020-09-211h 07The Matt Adams PodcastMountain Dew, A New Couch, McMillion$, and Matt Hates JokerIn this episode, Anne and Matt discuss their unintendended hiatus, Mountain Dew, and the fiasco involving the delivery of their new sectional couch. Plus: HBO's McMillion$ documentary, Ford v. Ferrari, Matt hates Joker, and a very packed "What Are You Reading? What Are You Writing?" segment.Show orderShow open and Mountain Dew/hiatus: 00:00-6:55The Great Couch Delivery Fiasco: 6:55-29:25McMillion$ documentary: 29:25-43:16Ford v. Ferrari and Joker: 43:16-1:00:46"What Are You Reading? What Are You Writing?" and close: 1:00:46-endShow link:Gary, the Sith Eternal: A Star Wars Story
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2020-03-041h 25The Matt Adams PodcastMatt and Anne's Belated Year in ReviewIn this first episode of 2019, Matt and special correspondent Anne belatedly discuss their year in review. Join them as they welcome a new pet to the family, share some funny stories about their turtle, reflect on the Indianapolis Colts season, and offer their thoughts on the many, many movies they saw in the theater. Not brought to you by Sprite, a product of the Coca-Cola Company.Show order:00:00-6:00: Introduction, a "new sponsor" and Studicus Selects6:00-36:10: The Lenny and Willy Show36:10-43:35: Matt's NBA career with the Sacramento Kings43:35-1:02:30: New 4K TVs for everyone!1:02:30...
2019-01-262h 09The Matt Adams PodcastAnne and Matt's Impossible Mission ForceIn this episode, Matt and Anne discuss the Mission: Impossible movies ahead of the release of the latest film in the series. Matt deals with an impossible mission of his own--combining two USB microphones (sorry about the audio, which isn't great this episode). Expect tangents about Henry Cavill's facial hair, Matt's suggested title for Mission: Impossible II, and not one but two mentions of The Tudors for some reason. Oh, they'll also rank the M:I movies and Ethan Hunt's hairstyles. It's bedlam.
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2018-07-2559 minThe Matt Adams PodcastCrimsonstreakingThis podcast is from author Matt Adams, who discusses his life in writing and sprinkles in some pop culture along the way. In this first episode, Matt discusses his Crimsonstreak book series, which has just been republished. He also reads the first chapter of the third book in the series. Find out more at mattadamswriter.com
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2018-02-0649 min
St. Aidan's Parent PodcastSt. Aidan's Palm Sunday Sermon 2017 - By Ms. Beth Fisher-AdamsSt. Aidan's Palm Sunday Sermon 2017 - By Ms. Beth Fisher-Adams by Matt Adams
2017-04-1012 minSt. Aidan's Parent PodcastSt. Aidan's Sermon, 'Lord, If You Had Been Here' - By The Rev. Lucy ReidSt. Aidan's Sermon, 'Lord, If You Had Been Here' - By The Rev. Lucy Reid by Matt Adams
2017-04-0714 minSt. Aidan's Parent PodcastSt. Aidan's Sermon March 19th, 2017 (Lent 3) - By The Rev. Matt AdamsSt. Aidan's Sermon March 19th, 2017 (Lent 3) - By The Rev. Matt Adams by Matt Adams
2017-03-1922 minSt. Aidan's Parent PodcastSt. Aidan's Sermon 'Born Again?' (Lent 2017) - By The Rev. Lucy ReidSt. Aidan's Sermon 'Born Again?' (Lent 2017) - By The Rev. Lucy Reid by Matt Adams
2017-03-1817 minSt. Aidan's Parent PodcastSt. Aidan's Sermon 'Walked In Our Shoes' - By The Rev. Matt AdamsSt. Aidan's Sermon 'Walked In Our Shoes' - By The Rev. Matt Adams by Matt Adams
2017-03-0717 min
St. Aidan's Parent PodcastSt. Aidan's Sermon 'Our Vision' (Epiphany 2017) - By the Rev. Lucy ReidSt. Aidan's Sermon 'Our Vision' (Epiphany 2017) - By the Rev. Lucy Reid by Matt Adams
2017-02-2815 min
St. Aidan's Parent PodcastSt. Aidan's Sermon 'Diversity' - By The Rev. Matt AdamsSt. Aidan's Sermon 'Diversity' - By The Rev. Matt Adams by Matt Adams
2017-02-2219 min
St. Aidan's Parent PodcastSpiritual Diversity @ St. Aidan's - Interview with Kat EveSpiritual Diversity @ St. Aidan's - Interview with Kat Eve by Matt Adams
2017-02-2118 min
St. Aidan's Parent PodcastSt. Aidan's Sermon 'Generational Diversity' - By Ms. Beth Fisher-AdamsSt. Aidan's Sermon 'Generational Diversity' - By Ms. Beth Fisher-Adams by Matt Adams
2017-02-1525 min