Legally Insane - The Law is Funny
118 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsLegally Insane is a deep dive into some of the craziest and dark parts of the legal history of this great country. Our hosts Matt Ritter and Tony Sam come at the topic in a very unique way. Matt is a recovering Biglaw attorney turned comedian with a passion for legal history, Tony has no legal background whatsoever, expect for a few minor brushes with the law. However, he has no idea what Matt is about to discuss before each podcast, so it ends up being a hilarious half hour filled with education and laughs. Covering a wide range of topics like: Eminent Domain, Blue Laws, Stand Your Ground, The Pardon Power, listening to this podcast will make you a great dinner party guest.
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Episodes
Introducing the Vice President (EP.116)
August 14, 2020 12:30 - 32 minutes - 23.4 MBMatt and Tony take a closer look at the role and history of Vice President’s following word that Senator Kamala Harris has been named Joe Biden’s running mate in the 2020 Presidential election. Check Out Matt’s Film Tasteless - https://tastelessfilm.com/ and his comedy special 40-Year Old Version - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Ln1EXzKkrtG8YKoI2htoJ Listen to Tony’s standup Album on Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/album/scaredy-cat/918913749 - Tony Sam’s Word of the Day pod...
The McCloskeys - Protecting Their Property or Just Plain Crazy? (EP.115)
July 24, 2020 12:30 - 25 minutes - 19 MBMatt and Tony do a deep-dive into Mark and Patricia McCloskey, the Missouri couple that became famous after pointing weapons at peaceful protestors walking past their house. Not only do we talk about this particular incident but also their notoriously litigious past. Check Out Matt’s Film Tasteless - https://tastelessfilm.com/ and his comedy special 40-Year Old Version - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Ln1EXzKkrtG8YKoI2htoJ Listen to Tony’s standup Album on Apple Music - https://musi...
Defending Dreamers and a Conversation with DACA Attorney Luis Cortes-Romero (EP.114)
July 09, 2020 12:30 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBMatt and Tony talk about some of the other big news items that have been popping up during this pandemic; the toppling of Confederate statutes, the potential name change for the Washington NFL team, and how the Trump administration is targeting students studying from abroad. Later on, Matt chats with DACA Attorney and Trump slayer Luis Cortes Romero Check Out Matt’s Film Tasteless - https://tastelessfilm.com/ and his comedy special 40-Year Old Version - https://open.spotify.com/arti...
Qualified Immunity - Can We Ever Hold Cops Accountable
June 24, 2020 19:00 - 44 minutes - 31.4 MBMatt and Tony are back talking about systemic racism in the US and the growing movement to make sure Black Lives Matter. They dive deep on the topic of qualified immunity, tearing down confederate statues, and the need for systematic change across the nation. Check Out Matt’s Film Tasteless - https://tastelessfilm.com/ and his comedy special 40-Year Old Version - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Ln1EXzKkrtG8YKoI2htoJ Listen to Tony’s standup Album on Apple Music - https://music.apple....
An Execution in Georgia And Is General Flynn Hero or Traitor (EP.112)
May 08, 2020 19:00 - 22 minutes - 16.8 MBMatt and Tony break down the horrific and senseless killing of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia and how the stand your ground laws almost allowed two murderers to avoid arrest. Also, the Department of Justice’s decision to drop the case against President Trump’s former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn. Check Out Matt’s Film Tasteless - https://tastelessfilm.com/ and his comedy special 40-Year Old Version - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Ln1EXzKkrtG8YKoI2htoJ Listen to Tony’s standup Al...
James Jordan Murder Case Revisited and Interview with Fix the Court’s Gabe Roth (EP.111)
April 24, 2020 12:30 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBMatt and Tony reflect on life during quarantine, the potential plans to start opening the economy, how the pandemic is impacting different groups, and the two revisit the murder case of Michael Jordan’s father, James Jordan. Later on, Matt hosts an interview with Fixthecourt.com’s Gabe Roth about the frustration of the Supreme Court not having a video feed. Check Out Matt’s Film Tasteless - https://tastelessfilm.com/ and his comedy special 40-Year Old Version - https://open.spotify...
Can They Legally Keep Us Trapped At Home (EP.110)
April 13, 2020 12:30 - 25 minutes - 18.6 MBMatt and Tony talk about how social distancing is impacting them, how long we can expect shelter-in-place rules to remain in place, and some of the other legal questions that pop up as a result of the quarantine orders across the country. Check Out Matt’s Film Tasteless - https://tastelessfilm.com/ and his comedy special 40-Year Old Version - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Ln1EXzKkrtG8YKoI2htoJ Listen to Tony’s standup Album on Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/album/scare...
The History of Unemployment in the US - We beat the Great Depression Already (EP.109)
April 03, 2020 12:30 - 29 minutes - 21.7 MBMatt and Tony talk about the sweeping stimulus packages in response to Coronavirus and a history of unemployment protection in the US. Check Out Matt’s Film Tasteless - https://tastelessfilm.com/ and his comedy special 40-Year Old Version - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Ln1EXzKkrtG8YKoI2htoJ Listen to Tony’s standup Album on Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/album/scaredy-cat/918913749 Learn more - http://www.cascademedia.com/show/legally-insane-podcast/ Follow the s...
Is Insider Trading Legal For Senators - STOCK ACT (EP.108)
March 24, 2020 19:00 - 31 minutes - 22.9 MBHow Matt and Tony are coping with Coronavirus, Senators caught insider trading after being briefed about the potential pandemic and the legal history of insider trading among Congress. Check Out Matt’s Film Tasteless - https://tastelessfilm.com/ and his comedy special 40-Year Old Version - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Ln1EXzKkrtG8YKoI2htoJ Listen to Tony’s standup Album on Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/album/scaredy-cat/918913749 Learn more - http://www.cascademed...
The Harvey Weinstein Verdict and Sentencing (EP.107)
March 18, 2020 12:30 - 30 minutes - 22.3 MBA recap of the Harvey Weinstein trial, his known history as a sex offender, and the sentencing. Get Tickets to their April 2nd show (if it happens) at the Hollywood Improv - https://improv.com/hollywood/event/legally+insane/10261495/ Check Out Matt’s Film Tasteless - https://tastelessfilm.com/ and his comedy special 40-Year Old Version - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Ln1EXzKkrtG8YKoI2htoJ Listen to Tony’s standup Album on Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/album/scaredy-cat...
Corona Virus - The History of Quarantine and Pandemic Laws (EP.106)
March 13, 2020 18:54 - 34 minutes - 25 MBEverything you need to know about Corona Virus, from what impact it is having on the markets, the history of pandemic responses, and the current state of the US response. Get Tickets to their April 2nd show (if it happens) at the Hollywood Improv - https://improv.com/hollywood/event/legally+insane/10261495/ Check Out Matt’s Film Tasteless - https://tastelessfilm.com/ and his comedy special 40-Year Old Version - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Ln1EXzKkrtG8YKoI2htoJ Listen to Tony’s s...
Homeless in America (EP.105)
January 23, 2020 13:30 - 28 minutes - 20.6 MBA brief history of vagrancy laws and homelessness in the US, what’s causing a spike in homelessness today, and what changes have taken place recently in regards to policing the homeless. Get Tickets to their February 6th show at Hollywood Improv - https://improv.com/hollywood/event/legally+insane/10261495/ Check Out Matt’s Film Tasteless - https://tastelessfilm.com/ Listen to Tony’s standup Album on Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/album/scaredy-cat/918913749 Learn mor...
Supreme Court Preview (EP.104)
January 21, 2020 13:30 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBMatt and Tony preview some of the big cases that will be before the Supreme Court in the latest session; including some involving President Trump, abortion bans, and Bridgegate. This episode also features an interview with Judge Herb Dodell, author of From the Trench to the Bench, who shares some great stories from his time in the legal field. Get Tickets to their February 6th show at Hollywood Improv - https://improv.com/hollywood/event/legally+insane/10261495/ Check Out Matt’s Film T...
New Year New Laws 2020 (EP.103)
January 13, 2020 13:30 - 34 minutes - 25.2 MBMatt and Tony kick off the New Year with a quick look back at 2019 and then a review of changes to the laws in 2020 in California. First a focus on gun safety, changes to how schools can and can not shame or discipline students, the independent contractor law that will impact freelancers in the gig economy, and more. Get Tickets to their February 6th show at Hollywood Improv - https://improv.com/hollywood/event/legally+insane/10261495/ Check Out Matt’s Film Tasteless - https://tas...
Legally Impeached (EP.102)
January 10, 2020 13:30 - 33 minutes - 24.3 MBMatt and Tony close out the year with a look at the current state of partisan politics as President Donald Trump has officially been impeached by the House of Representatives, a deep dive into the incidents that led to the initial investigations into Trump, a game of jail or no jail with top politicians from both parties, and more. Get Tickets to their February 6th show at Hollywood Improv - https://improv.com/hollywood/event/legally+insane/10261495/ Check Out Matt’s Film Tasteless - h...
Legally Insane - Trump Impeachment - Episode 101
December 05, 2019 16:00 - 29 minutes - 42.3 MBToday on the podcast Matt and Tony are talking about the Tump Impeachment and the ridiculousness going on between the Democrats and the Republicans. Watching these two go at it, they should rename the impeachment, "The Trump Comedy" show. Also, don't forget to check the guys out next week at The Hollywood Improv on 12/13/19. Hollywood Improv Tickets: https://improv.com/hollywood/event/legally+insane+w%2f+matt+ritter+and+more%21/10076935/ Twitter: @mattritter1 @toekneesam
100 Episodes of Legally Insane – Ep 100
November 01, 2019 12:00 - 30 minutes - 43.1 MBToday the guys celebrate 100 episodes. A huge thanks to all of the fans who’ve made this possible. In honor of today’s celebration Matt and Tony are having a laugh at some of their favorite moments from past shows. Highlights: Legal cases with the craziest names Batman vs. Commissioner Clickerballs Juicy Whip vs. Orange Bang The love sponge and the hulkster Renovating women in Nevada The Eugenics movement President Pardon’s The Takeaway – Thank you to everyone for y...
College Players Finally Get Paid Maybe - Thanks to Ed O’Bannon and Gavin Newsom– Ep 99
October 23, 2019 10:30 - 26 minutes - 38.1 MBToday the guys are discussing the recent bill signed by Gavin Newsom that allows college athletes to start making money from sponsorship opportunities. They break down the pro’s and con’s of this move and discuss the insane amount of revenue that Universities make from NCAA sports and how well paid their coaches are. Also, Matt and Tony dive into some of the history of college athletes getting treated poorly and how video game giant EA Sports was using student athletes in it's games without ...
Legally Insane - Can Trump Hide His Tax Returns - Episode 98
October 08, 2019 02:41 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBIn this episode Matt and Tony get into the latest Trump legal fiasco. An NY Judge ruled that he cannot use the DOJ guideline to hide his tax returns. In a quite blistering ruling, the Judge basically called it an outrage to justice. It will be in front of the 2nd circuit soon. It made the guys decide to a deep dive into the IRS website to find out what other frivolous arguments people are using to get out of paying their taxes. Nobody did it better than the legendary Wesley Snipes, well exce...
It Begins - The Impeachment Inquiry of Donald Trump – Ep 97
September 27, 2019 07:00 - 28 minutes - 40.7 MBOn today’s show the guys are talking about the recent move by Nancy Pelosi to move forward with the impeachment of Donald Trump, because of his involvement with the Ukraine. The House of Representatives are in charge of setting up the impeachment, but the Senate holds the trial. Today, Matt and Tony break down why the Senate might pump the breaks if this impeachment goes to trial. They also discuss the history of Andrew Johnson’s impeachment and Hunter Biden’s shady behavior. Highlight...
Employer Liability- French Man's Affair Considered Within The Scope of Employment – Ep 96
September 19, 2019 11:00 - 29 minutes - 41.5 MBWhen is an employer held liable for an employee’s actions? It depends on the scope of work, or employment. The legal scope of employment is the range of activities that an employee is reasonably expected to do as part of his or her job. Within this range of activities, the employer may be held liable for the employee's actions when a third party is injured by the employee's conduct. Today Matt and Tony examine a recent French case involving scope of employment as well as several other funny ...
Climate Laws - Do We Have Fundamental Right to Breathe Clean Air – Ep 95
September 13, 2019 12:00 - 32 minutes - 45.5 MBClimate change is an on-going debate in this country. Recently a group of teens filed a lawsuit against the US government - Juliana vs. The US. These teens are saying that they have a right to a stable climate and that the trump administration is destroying the environment. This lawsuit caused the guys to dig into the history of climate laws in the US. In this episode they discuss the environmental regulations Trump has removed, the air quality in LA and NYC in the 1970’s, nuclear energy and...
From the Sacklers to the Original Opium Wars - Drug Laws – Ep 94
September 05, 2019 23:55 - 36 minutes - 51.8 MBThe USA is in the middle of an Opium epidemic. Currently, it’s estimated that over 200,000 people have died from the use of Opioids. In today’s episode Matt and Tony dive into the history of Opium and discuss how it was once an accepted medicine for various run of the mill illnesses. Opium is extremely addicting and is currently is being transformed into Heroin and being cut with Fentanyl. Hundreds of thousands of people are at risk of dying. Highlights: 200k deaths from opioids Per...
Examining Tulsi Gabbard Campaign - Assad Stooge or Strong Contender – Ep 93
August 14, 2019 10:00 - 42 minutes - 60 MBTulsi Gabbard, is an American politician and military veteran, serving as the U.S Representative for Hawaii’s 2nd congressional district. Her 2020 presidential run hasn’t been mentioned much in the press, so in today’s episode the guys dig into her history and political stances. She has a history of not supporting gay rights, being involved with the Hare Krishna's, going behind the democrats back and has a questionable history with her father. Highlights: Involved in environmental...
Examining Marianne Williamson's Candidacy and the Dark Psychic Forces - Ep 92
August 07, 2019 10:30 - 33 minutes - 47.1 MBAuthor, Activist and 2020 Democratic candidate Marianne Williamson is the topic of discussion today. She’s the founder of Project Angel Food and the co-founder of the Peace Alliance. While she’s certainly done a lot of good in the world, she’s a bit of an oddball. That’s what Matt and Tony are going to be diving into today. Specifically the metaphysical bookstore she ran in the early 80’s, her “Orwellian” stance on vaccines and how “nothing occurs outside our minds”. Highlights: Switc...
Jeffrey Epstein's Pedo Island - The Sex Trafficking Case that May Bring Down Everyone - Ep 91
July 25, 2019 10:30 - 35 minutes - 49.9 MBHedge Fund Manager, Jeffrey Epstein has been arrested for allegedly sex trafficking minors. This is on the heels of him pleading guilty to soliciting prostitution involving a minor in 2008. Epstein owns a private island called “Little St. James”. Allegedly this is where he would take underage girls, hold them hostage, and him and his friends would have their way with them. Many of Hollywood’s Elite and powerful Government officials were said to have partied with Epstein and visited his islan...
The Curious Michelle Carter Case - Can Texting Your Boyfriend Be Manslaughter? - Ep 90
July 18, 2019 10:00 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBI Love You, Now Die: The Commonwealth vs. Michelle Carter is a documentary about the death of Conrad Roy. Conrad and Michelle had fallen in love and shared thousands of text messages over the span of two years, but only met in real life about five times. On July 13th, 2014 Conrad was found dead in his car. When investigators discovered the text messages between these two lovers, it was uncovered that Carter had encouraged Roy to kill himself. Carter has since been arrested for involuntary ma...
The Curious Case of Eddie Gallagher's Court Martial - Did Trump Interfere in A Murder Case – Ep 89
July 11, 2019 10:00 - 29 minutes - 41.6 MBNavy SEAL Eddie Gallagher was found not guilty of murder in his recent war crimes case. The case was centered on him killing an ISIS militant who lay helpless, already wounded and being treated by a medic. The case was spoiled when the medic who was already granted immunity from the Military claimed he killed the ISIS militant. Trump has been in the news this week, taking credit for the not guilty verdict. In today’s episode Matt and Tony dissect this case and dive into the history of th...
School Busing - What The Heck Were Kamala and Biden Talking About – Ep 88
July 03, 2019 10:00 - 39 minutes - 55.6 MBThe 2020 Democratic debate has come and gone, but the interaction between Kamala Harris and Joe Biden is still in the news. Kamala Harris accused Joe Biden of supporting segregationist senators and opposing bussing. Desegregation Bussing is the practice of transporting students to schools in different neighborhoods in an effort to address racial segregation. Biden has since denied opposing bussing overall. Today, Matt and Tony dissect the uproar between Joe and Kamala and discuss the history...
It's Not a Concentration Camp, but It's Still Hellish. The Border Crisis and The Flores Lawsuit that Stopped Child Strip Searches - Ep 87
June 27, 2019 11:00 - 43 minutes - 60.8 MBIn today’s episode Matt and Tony are going to be discussing the recent situation with immigrants being detained at the boarder. Children are being separated from their families and are being kept without things like toothpaste, soap and blankets to sleep with. There’s currently an estimated 52,000 people being detained at the boarder and there’s really no clear-cut solution on what to do with these people and how to provide with them adequate human necessities and living conditions. Hi...
What to do About Morals Clauses in the Age of Cancel Culture – Ep 86
June 21, 2019 09:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBCancel culture upon us, it seems that every time an actor, or high profile person makes a mistake, the public wants to end their career. That’s why today were touching on Morals Clauses. Morals Clauses are provisions within the instruments of a contract, which curtail certain behavior of individuals. I.e. if a Nike sponsored athlete screws up, Nike has to right to revoke their sponsorship or payments to that person. Today you’ll learn why high profile people might start pushing back on these...
The Central Park Five - Was Trump The Cause of Their Jailing – Ep 85
June 13, 2019 09:00 - 36 minutes - 51.7 MBThe Central Park jogger case was a criminal case based on the assault and rape of Trisha Meili, a white woman who was jogging in the park the night of April 19th, 1989. Four African American teenagers and one Hispanic teenager that were in the park that night were accused of the crime. The prosecution based their case on the alleged coerced testimony of the teenage boys. The 5 boys were convicted and received sentences ranging from 5-15 years. During the trial Donald Trump wrote and article ...
Red Flag Laws - Maybe We Can Do Something About Gun Violence – Ep 84
June 07, 2019 08:00 - 37 minutes - 52.9 MBToday the guys are re-touching on Gun Control. While it might not seem like anything is being done to protect people from irresponsible gun users, there have actually been several policies put in place in the last couple years, by State Governments. The main talking point for today is “Red Flag Laws”, which are gun violence prevention laws that permit police or family members to petition a state court to order a temporary removal of a fire arm from a person who may present a danger to th...
Is Barr the Worst Attorney General Ever - Or Are they All Cronies? – Ep 83
May 31, 2019 08:00 - 29 minutes - 41.7 MBToday we learn that most Presidents’ appoint their pals for their cabinet and other high-powered positions. Matt and Tony also discuss Mueller, how William Barr is on par with other awful attorney generals, the comparison between entertainment and politics and Matt tells a story about his connection to Trump. Highlights: Not the Attorney General’s job to exonerate They’re all cronies Bobby Kennedy appointment, because, why not? Regan’s best friend and personal lawyer Covering ...
Is Bill De Blasio Pulling a Prank? - Examining 2020 Contender – Pretenders – Ep 82
May 23, 2019 20:16 - 33 minutes - 47.2 MBToday’s discussion is all about Bill De Blasio. Bill is current mayor of NYC and has announced his 2020 Presidential bid. De Blasio has always had the reputation of being a little bit of a simpleton. He’s done a lot of questionable things and had a lot of questionable ideas as mayor of New York. Matt and Tony are going to dig into his past on today’s episode and discuss some of his mostly worst moments as mayor, while touching on a few of the good things he’s campaigned for. Highlights...
The World's Oldest Profession - Should Prostitution Be Legal? – Ep 81
May 16, 2019 09:00 - 41 minutes - 57.7 MBProstitution, the oldest profession in the world is the topic of today’s show. Matt and Tony are going to be discussing it’s origins, the laws surrounding it both past and present, it’s financial impact, the health and safety of prostitutes and some hilarious other tidbits that most people probably don’t know, about turning tricks. Highlights: The ancient Greeks and Romans mandated that prostitutes wear specific clothing and pay large taxes Incels In old France, prostitution profi...
Facebook Trying to Avoid Liability - Are they Publisher or a Platform Under the Law - Episode 80
May 11, 2019 19:04 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBTony and Matt are back from touring and coming in hot. This week they explore whether Facebook, twitter and the various other social media juggernauts are controlling our flow of information without taking any responsibility or liability for it. We go all the way back to the beginning of the internet and discuss the old Prodigy case, remember them. The courts agreed that even though they were a platform they could take down obscene content to protect from the late 90s rash of pedofiles sneak...
The Monica Lewinsky Case - 20 Years Later - Impeachment Doesn’t Look So Bad Now – Ep 79
April 17, 2019 07:30 - 27 minutes - 38.7 MBWith the word Impeachment constantly popping up in today’s news, the guys decide to dive into Bill Clinton’s Impeachment and his sexual acts with the then White House Intern, Monica Lewinsky. In this episode they’ll be examining how the media spun the whole story to make 22 year old Monica Lewinsky look like the predator instead of the victim. Highlights: Impeachment, on the minds of a lot of Americans Framing the case to make Monica Lewinsky look bad Obstruction of justice and Perjur...
2020 Contenders - Andrew Yang Wants to Pay You $1000...For your Vote – Ep 78
April 10, 2019 08:00 - 31 minutes - 44.1 MBAndrew Yang is the topic of today’s discussion. Andrew is an American Entrepreneur and Philanthropist. He’s one of the 16 Democratic candidates that are gunning for a shot at the White House. He’s a bit of an obscure candidate, whose on a mission to end circumcision in the US and get the federal government to pay you a 1k a month salary, just because. He’s pro free Medicare for all Americans and wants to use his tech background to slow down the automated economy. Highlights: 1k a month, u...
Feeling Out A Joe Biden Presidency – Ep 77
April 03, 2019 08:00 - 36 minutes - 51.2 MBMatt and Tony are feeling out a Joe Biden Presidency today. Joe seems to be a well-liked guy, who could have a shot at winning the Democratic Presidential Bid. But, today Matt and Tony are going to be poking some fun at “touchy Joe” and pull up some past stories about him getting a little busy with his hands. They also discuss his family life, voting record and some of the other questionable things he’s done in his past. Highlights: Touchy Joe Biden A life of tragedy Speech Plagiarizi...
Jussie Smollett Walks - Proving Celebrities are Above the Law– Ep 76
March 29, 2019 21:00 - 36 minutes - 51 MBJussie Smollett recently had the 16 felony counts filed against him dropped. He walks with a $10,000 fine and some community service hours. None of this will appear on Smollett’s record. There’s mixed signals from Americans, some in support of Jussie, some outraged at the slap on the wrist he got. The verdict is controversial to say the least and you shouldn’t be surprised if Jussie Smollett stays under scrutiny for a while. In this episode, Matt and Tony discuss the verdict and how fishy it...
Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s Bid For The White House – Ep 75
March 25, 2019 18:03 - 35 minutes - 50.4 MBPete Buttigieg, a naval reservist, Afghanistan War Veteran and current Mayor of South Bend Indiana is running for President in 2020. While certainly an accomplished individual and someone who definitely has presidential qualities, Buttgieg is unlikely make it past the primaries. He’s 37 years old, openly gay and far left leaning. While America could be ready for an openly gay president, he’s still very young and in a lot of people’s minds he doesn’t have the life experience needed to mak...
Operation Varsity Blues - Is San Diego worth $500k and Jail? – Ep 74
March 15, 2019 00:34 - 41 minutes - 58.4 MBIn today’s episode the guys are covering the largest college cheating scandal ever. 33 wealthy parents, 9 coaches and 2 exam administrators colluded to admit a group of wealthy parents' kids into some of the nations top colleges. These kids were low performers academically and otherwise wouldn't have had a chance getting into these colleges. Matt and Tony examine the ethics behind what these parents did and the potential jail time that the parties involved are facing. Highlights: [02...
Are you Feeling the Bern - Examining The 2020 Frontrunner Bernie Sanders – Ep 73
March 06, 2019 08:30 - 41 minutes - 58.6 MBIn today’s episode the guys are examining Bernie Sanders' 2020 presidential bid. Bernie has long been a favorite for young progressives in this country and might have a solid chance at solidifying the democratic nomination for the 2020 election. Though a little bit outrageous and easy to make fun of, Bernie has championed a lot of good causes throughout his career in politics. In this episode the guys are diving into some of Bernie’s history, before politics and during his time as mayor and ...
The Smollett Hoax - America's Long History of Hate Crimes and Fake Hate Crimes - Ep 72
February 27, 2019 08:30 - 39 minutes - 55.9 MBThe guys are back this week and they’re talking about the Jussie Smollett case. If you’ve been living under a rock and haven’t heard, Jussie, an actor on the popular show Empire, allegedly faked an assault/hate crime against him because he is unhappy with his Empire salary of $65,000 an episode. In this episode Matt and Tony give their opinion on the story and discuss some of the loopholes in Smollett’s testimony. Meanwhile, Empire has removed Jussie’s character from the last two remaining e...
Can Beto O’Rourke Skateboard his way to the White House? - Ep 71
February 20, 2019 08:30 - 42 minutes - 59.8 MBAaron Karo joins the guys on the podcast today. Aaron is a long time friend of Matt and he’s here to give his opinions about potential presidential candidate Beto O’ Rourke. The guys discuss whether or not Beto would be a good candidate while also brining up some of the skeletons in his closet. They also jump into a segment about the history of presidential drinking in our country. Turns out alcoholism and presidency go hand in hand. Highlights: [03:33] – Superfan question [05:41] – Exa...
Jeff Bezos vs. The Enquirer - The History of BlackMail- Ep 70
February 13, 2019 08:30 - 29 minutes - 41.4 MBNobodies’ personal selfies are safe. Recently, the National Enquirer has threatened to leak nude photos of Jeff Bezos. Their tactic appears to have backfired as Bezos decided instead accuse the enquirer of trying to blackmail him. He paid for investigations to determine how his selfie fell into the hands of the tabloids. In this episode Matt and Tony cover the story and jump into a little bit of the history of blackmail and extortion. Highlights: [02:30] – Bezos dick pics [04:35] – Bezo...
The Fyre Festival Fraud - Explaining False Advertising to Ja Rule - Ep 69
February 06, 2019 09:00 - 47 minutes - 66 MBOn the heels of the Fyre Festival documentaries, Matt and Tony dive into the history of scams and “false advertising”. They then transition into some interesting tidbits about current lawsuits directed toward the Fyre Festival and Billy McFarland. Stay tuned to find out the guys’ opinions on Ja Rule, the Fyre Festival production staff and Fuck Jerry. Highlights: [07:28] – Samuel Hopkins Adams [09:58] – Before 1958 you could pretty much say anything in advertisements [11:55] – Fatty Ar...
Calexit - Ep 68
January 31, 2019 10:00 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBToday’s episode is about the Calexit movement. Calexit is the term used to describe breaking California up into different sections based on geography. While not a new movement, the idea of isolation has gotten stronger because of Trumps presidency. Some people supporting the movement want California to become it’s own country, while others want to split it in half or even thirds. While CA does have the 5th largest economy in the world and a liberal free spirited attitude, splitting off from ...
Kirsten Gillibrand Announces Her 2020 Presidential Bid - Ep 67
January 24, 2019 10:00 - 39 minutes - 55.5 MBOn the heels of last weeks episode highlighting Kamala’s Harris’s presidential bid announcement, the guys decide to focus on another strong female candidate whose running in 2020, Kirsten Gillibrand. Kristen started her career in big law as a defense attorney for the cigarette giant Philip Morris. After her career in law she was eventually appointed as a Senator of New York. In this episode Matt and Tony break down her career moves, her ever changing political ideology and how she’s a strong...