Jason Ingber

Jacob Unger - How This Hasidic Man Became a Lawyer Without Law School

March 29, 2024 18:04 - 1 hour - 167 MB

Jacob Unger was raised in the insular hasidic enclave in Brooklyn, New York. He studied to become a rabbi his whole life. He pondered the idea of becoming a lawyer after he became a rabbi and was married and settling into that lifestyle and someone told him he couldn't do it. He proved them wrong.

Jaron Brignac - Learning Law From Prison

March 17, 2024 04:20 - 1 hour - 122 MB

Jaron Brignac shares his incredible stories behind bars where he fought to protect his rights and his fellow inmates...to his thoughts on criminal justice and his current work of over a decade helping enforce tenant rights.

Mordechai Aryeh, Rinat, Ita and Aaron Gutman - Hippie Family

March 14, 2024 04:57 - 1 hour - 115 MB

The Gutman family travel across the world to spread hope to teenage kids that have trouble fitting into the mold. I met them in Los Angeles where my friend had made their acquaintance and learned the Gutman family live in a RV. Rabbi Aryeh Mordechai Gutman -- this gentle soul -- was interested to talk with his family, as he always does, about his journeys across life.

Rabbi Levine - Purim, Halloween, Antisemitism

March 13, 2024 07:26 - 39 minutes - 44.8 MB

We wear masks and costumes on Purim -- why? Why intentionally masquerade for a day? How is Purim political and what does it say about Jewish power? Is Haman similar to Jafar from Aladdin?

@Dsylxia - Islam is Feminine, Women are Blameless

March 12, 2024 10:36 - 27 minutes - 31.1 MB

@Dsylxia is a masterful tweeter that riffs on our emotional immune system --hope costs nothing and despair costs everything-- beautiful thoughts on Islam, women vs. men, how to control our desires, and love.

[UNCUT] Remi - There Is No Truth Only Perspective

March 04, 2024 11:06 - 56 minutes - 65 MB

Raw audio from a Sunday convo w/Remi; a philosopher, ex-lawyer, poet, author and friend.

Daniella Deutsch - Strategy to Live Pain Free

March 03, 2024 02:39 - 47 minutes - 87.2 MB

Daniella Deutsch, LCSW, is the Co-Founder, and lead trainer at the Pain Reprocessing Therapy Center, training thousands of mental health clinicians in a brand new way to eliminate pain. Daniella presents on the topic of pain elimination with her clinical trials and proven research. She is a psychotherapist treating chronic pain using evidence-based practices to improve mind and body wellness.

Doni Schwartz - Passover Listings

February 24, 2024 02:53 - 32 minutes - 37.1 MB

Chat with the genius behind Passover Listing, the Yelp for Passover programs...a company that helps Jewish people book awesome vacations. Check out their website: https://www.passoverlistings.com As always I'm your host and lawyer, https://www.jasoningber.com

Judge Debra Archuleta - LA District Attorney

February 22, 2024 08:40 - 48 minutes - 89.4 MB

Judge Debra Archuleta has thirty years experience in Los Angeles as a prosecutor and judge. She runs for District of Attorney of Los Angeles with a tough on crime and heartfelt native attitude to fix the homeless crisis. Vote for Judge Debra Archuleta, and learn about her campaign: https://judgedaforda.com/. I'm your host and lawyer: https://www.jasoningber.com/ Like, review, and follow this podcast to support.

Hilly Gross - History of Jewish Life in Manhattan

February 18, 2024 01:50 - 45 minutes - 83.9 MB

Hilly Gross, a renaissance man, shares his effusive New Yawk stories about Woody Allen doing him favors, his local government positions in Manhattan, and his optimistic view for Jewish life in America! Interviewed in his home in Manhattan where his family resided for many generations this is an uplifting and fun story filled adventure. Enjoy!

Aww-Bree-Uh - Lawyer Turned Children's Author

February 11, 2024 02:08 - 52 minutes - 69.4 MB

Aww-Bree-uhh is an attorney that went from Biglaw to writing children's books. Hear an in depth look into a completely refreshing perspective on law, America and children's books.

Missing my Interlocutor

February 07, 2024 22:04 - 19 minutes - 22 MB

Learning Talmud with a Rabbi, the beauty of an interlocutor, the fact that there is no authority in Torah for prison (at all), a new case I have against the city of Los Angeles.

Personal Update 3

February 07, 2024 00:17 - 39 minutes - 44.6 MB

I thought you could hear the rain in the background so i randmly reference it when it was particularly heavy and phantomly audible In this one I explore new graffiti sprayed on twin condo skyscrapers in DTLA, my trip to Vegas with my siblings, Matthew Perry and addiction, gratitude, landlord tenant cases I'm prosecuting, and half of my opening statement for a trial I have in a week.

Alon Burstein - History of Hamas and Israel

February 03, 2024 23:38 - 1 hour - 133 MB

Alon Burstein is a Professor in Political Science at the University of California Irvine. He discusses the bloody history of Israel's and Hamas' birth. The historical backdrop between the two sides reveal the power dynamics at play today. Check out this episode on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If6LUKAecC8 As always I'm your host and lawyer: jasoningber.com.

Yaakov Langer - How to Build a Brand

January 14, 2024 23:34 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

My old roomate Yaakov Langer built a youtube channel that grew over one million subscribers in a year. Here's all the stories to how he did it.

Rabbi Daniel Kalish - On Love and Feelings

January 07, 2024 01:31 - 53 minutes - 97.4 MB

Rabbi Daniel Kalish on parenthood, love, Harry Potter, mens rea, and truthfulness in business. As always I'm your host and lawyer: jasoningber.com Check this episode out on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN_24dbobdk Pain with the correct purpose is pleasure. Talk to yourself today. And tomorrow.

Binyomin Lerner - A Guitarist's Journey to Artistic Survival

January 05, 2024 03:20 - 34 minutes - 62.9 MB

This is a first! A guest plays beautiful music live! Binyomin Lerner is a musician in New York that reveals difficulties and practicalities in working his way up as an artist. He sings a few gorgeous songs, including an original and gives his advice for people that want to work as a musician. As always, I'm your host and lawyer: jasoningber.com Check out this episode and bonus content on my Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jasonyitzie

Rabbi Shlomo Klein - Explaining What Kosher Food Is

January 04, 2024 05:21 - 1 hour - 74.9 MB

Rabbi Shlomo Klein is a community leader in Los Angeles as he heads the longest standing synagogue in Los Angeles and taught in local Orthodox Jewish day schools. Rabbi Klein is behind Kosher certification as he onboards Kosher certified establishments locally in LA and oversees international operations on an industrial level for over 300 companies and visits thousands of food manufacturing plants. He explains the intricacies to a kosher certification, and behind the scenes amidst longst...

Rabbi Daniel Levine - Visit to Southern Israel

January 03, 2024 02:20 - 38 minutes - 73 MB

Frequent contributor Rabbi Daniel Levine shares stories and thoughts from his recent commissioned trip to the south of Israel in communities that were attacked on October 7, 2023. As always I'm your host and lawyer: jasoningber.com Check this episode out on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jasonyitzie

Muneer Abusway - All-American Muslim Bartender

January 02, 2024 04:09 - 1 hour - 140 MB

Muneer Abusway is a bartender for over twenty years. Muneer shares his beautiful perspective on his Palestinian and Muslim roots, gives cocktail and cooking tips, reveals his extreme weight loss journey, and cries while remembering the colossal respect he had for his late parents. As always I'm your host and lawyer: jasoningber.com Check out this episode on my Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlbqXJwCAgw

Dr. Mark Brenner - Guide to Transform ALL Parenting Relationships

November 17, 2023 03:21 - 43 minutes - 80.4 MB

Dr. Mark Brenner extracts from over four decades as a marriage and child therapist five principles to heal any parent-child relationship: 1) Show complete understanding 2) Talk with Respect 3) Promote a Family Culture of Truth 4) Enforce Consequences Consistently 5) Show unrelenting optimism. These rules satisfy our need to be understood, feel believed in and accepted. Jason Ingber is your host and an attorney: https://www.jasoningber.com

Matt Loker - Plaintiff's Identify Theft Lawyer

November 17, 2023 02:35 - 1 hour - 138 MB

I called Matt the day I decided to sue Toyota when they persisted with debt collection in violation of the California Identity Theft Act. I googled around when I was drafting the case and Matt came up as an expert. We were opposing counsel when I was with a law firm with 1000+ lawyers. Matt walked me through the blueprint. Matt is a Professor of Contracts at the San Luis Obispo College of Law and a civil trial attorney for clients that are victims of identity fraud. Matt volunteers ...

Tzvi Burston - On the Up in Hollywood

November 17, 2023 02:01 - 58 minutes - 107 MB

Tzvi Burston worked in Warner Brothers for over eight years. Tzvi’s perspective clashes with our modern pedestal we give Hollywood. He pulls back the curtain on what goes on behind the scenes to make TV we enjoy. Tzvi has insight on household names like Bob Saget, Robin Williams, Scott Weinger (YULA alum voice of Aladdin). Tzvi was born with complications that affect his ability to walk; he shares the rebbe’s perspective to focus on the positive and never let yourself stay down in the doldru...

Jake Turx - Israel, Hamas, Trump, hitler

October 23, 2023 21:32 - 1 hour - 161 MB

Jake Turx is a White House correspondent (with 8 years experience in that role) and decades as an independent journalist. He sheds historical light on Donald Trump's legal tactics and the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Daniel Forouzan - How to Design a Law Firm

October 19, 2023 14:51 - 53 minutes - 102 MB

Daniel Forouzan is trial attorney and podcast host. We discuss how to make more money, what drives people's decisions, and better ways to communicate.

Dr. Shaina Sedighim & Rabbi Daniel Levine - Medical Dilemmas

October 12, 2023 20:44 - 2 hours - 113 MB

A rabbi, a doctor, and a lawyer podcast cures for cancer, medical assisted death questions and abortion rights issues, through Talmudic stories, and Dr. Sedighim's hospital experiences.

Michelle Kallen - January 6, Abortion and Creative Career Paths

October 11, 2023 07:43 - 46 minutes - 88.9 MB

Michelle Kallen is the former Solicitor General of Virginia. Michelle served as Special Litigation Counsel in the US House of Representatives, representing the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the US Capitol. She defended the Committee against attempts to block subpoenas and efforts to compel testimony from lawmakers and congressional staffers. Michelle is a mentor and friend; she describes unique perspectives with refreshing articulation.

Bill Baroni - A Politician in Prison and Outlook on Public Service

October 03, 2023 20:41 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

Get to know Bill Baroni and his perspective on federal prison after he sat in prison until the Supreme Court overturned his conviction! Bill was convicted in the New Jersey Bridgegate scandal. He describes his path to success as a politician, his current classes as a law professor, and his advice to people that want to be involved in public service. Extremely positive outlook, inspiring words and a lot of insight.

Personal Update 2 - Movies and My Hot Case

September 26, 2023 18:20 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

I review My Cousin Vinny (nay) Being John Malcovich (nay but whoa) Lion King and The Birdcage with Robin Williams (yay) and describe my new case against Donald Sterling on constituional grounds.

Rabbi Dr. Irving Lebovics - Chairman for Agudath Israel of California

September 24, 2023 03:04 - 1 hour - 171 MB

Rabbi Dr. Irving Lebovics helped pass laws and chair various comittees to support and improve the Jewish community in Los Angeles and California. Dr. Lebovics is a dentist, politician, and lecturer. In this episode you'll hear steps to create bills and pass them into laws and stories and perspectives to live an ethical life.

Ariela Moskowitz - Dirty Secrets of Netflix

September 12, 2023 07:54 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

Ariela Moskowitz worked as an exec for Disney and is now an associate for an entertainment law firm. She has a unique perspective on how Hollywood strikes ought to resolve and the future of studios and networks.

Personal Update

September 01, 2023 15:47 - 27 minutes - 26.3 MB

I brief you on: my grandmother just died, so I speak about her life, Andrew Friedman's passing; the results in the two jury trials I just fought; some ancient talmudic concepts regarding how to manage your real estate; and Austin Powers.

Andrew Friedman - Los Angeles County Politics

July 30, 2023 04:20 - 1 hour - 181 MB

Andrew Friedman has served as a Los Angleles commisioner for over 30 years. He is a local legend and civil personal injury trial attorney. We explore the real story behind the LA Sheriff Lee Baca scandal and Mr. Friedman's firsthand knowledge of the Hungarian president's stance on the Russia Ukraine conflict (pro Russian). I was joined by my friend Johnny and we learned a lot from Andrew and his well of wisdom that he accumulated over the past 50 years serving Los Angeles n various capaci...

Rabbi Zvi Boyarsky - Prison Breaker

July 27, 2023 16:16 - 56 minutes - 107 MB

As I wrangle Rabbi Boyarsky from his office to the podcast studio, he asks me if I kept my end of our deal and if I put tefflin on every day for a hundred days. I responded, “I’m not perfect, but I substantially complied.” Rabbi Boyarsky snaps at me, “I disagree. You are perfect.” I have recorded over 100 episodes in the studio where we filmed this one. Never has anyone remembered the studio engineer’s name. Rabbi Boyarsky interacted with him and thanked him on a first name basis ...

Nat & Alyza Lewin - Historic Israeli-US Legal Changes and Victory Over Russia

July 23, 2023 19:56 - 1 hour - 135 MB

Sweetest episode. There’s a Hebrew/Yiddish word called nachas: a cocktail of joy, contentment, and peace, and is most often associated with a proud parent that enjoys nachas from their child. Nat, Alyza’s father, anthropomorphizes nachas, in his remarks and shimmers, as Alyza describes her teamwork accomplishments that changed history: hear an exclusive about their 18-year Supreme Court battle that motivated president Donald Trump to change U.S. policy to recognize Jerusalem (and other ter...

Michael Helfand - Religion & the U.S. Constitution

July 19, 2023 03:32 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB

Michael Helfand is a religious liberties professor in Pepperdine and Yale law school. Michael taught me in a seminar in UCLA (you could hear a pin drop) about how religious rights can act as a sword and a shield. That class's goal was to decide if we prefer laws from the judiciary or the legislature. I'm curious after you hear this episode what your opinion is (if we ought to have judge's writing our laws or our state and federal elected congressional representatives.) This episode is fu...

Ariel Demure & Rachel Feldman - Journey to Being a Trans Adult Entertainer

June 02, 2023 06:52 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

Rachel Feldman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), MA, a graduate of Columbia and Sarah Lawrence respectively, so I brought her on to help me probe Ariel Demure who grew up in South Florida, a young kid adjacent to the adult entertainment industry, and whom has transitioned genders; we hear her story and responses to judgment from society.

David Kupfer & Abe Melamed - Mediation Secrets

May 28, 2023 19:45 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MB

David Kupfer is a partner with Kasowitz Benson (any opinions and thoughts expressed in the episode are David's not his firm's) Abe Melamed is a professional mediator. David and I grill Abe on maneuver/processes we can apply to settle cases, his mediation show pitch to Netflix pitch. We also trade wild stories and dissect their results.

Julius Thomas - NFL Pro Bowler on Contracts and Winning

May 21, 2023 03:17 - 1 hour - 70.4 MB

Julius Thomas played basketball for four NCAA seasons, but switched to pro football at graduation. He was active over seven seasons in the NFL, culminating in a Superbowl with Peyton Manning. After retiring from the NFL he earned a master's degree and advises companies on wellness and winning cultures.

Alternative Passover Story

May 10, 2023 07:09 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB

Rabbi Daniel Levine is back. This time, like with our Chanukah episode, we explore truth in the legendary Passover story.

Mike Kopple - Lakers Game 4 Prediction vs Warriors

May 09, 2023 00:37 - 16 minutes - 19.4 MB

Mike and I discuss NBA playoffs, with Laker predictions and on the merits and legal violations behind Kyrie Irving not playing in refusal of vaccination.

Mike Kopple - Lakers Game 4 prediction vs Warriors

May 09, 2023 00:37 - 16 minutes - 19.4 MB

Mike and I discuss our thoughts on the NBA playoffs, with predicitons and touching on Kyrie Irving not playing while refusing to vaccinate.

Yossie Strickman - Internet Safety

May 02, 2023 00:58 - 38 minutes - 36 MB

Yossie Strickman is a leader in internet safety. He encourages dialogue around pitfalls people find themselves in online. Yossie started the organization https://projecttrust.net/ to educate people about internet filters. He's reachable if you want to chat.

Mike Alder - How I Made My First Million

April 03, 2023 16:35 - 25 minutes - 28.6 MB

Mike Alder is trial lawyer with an extraordinary winning record. Mike describes his road to success, especially the pitfalls and lessons that he encountered along the way.

Jose Aragon - Jail Guard Stories

March 12, 2023 19:06 - 1 hour - 68.1 MB

Featuring the security guard from my previous short episode titled "A Security Guard Takes on Love" Jose Aragon tells his family's immigration story and insight from guarding a state and federal jail in Texas in the 1990's. He went on to be security for the Denver Nuggets and moved to Los Angeles to care for his late wife.

Shireen Tavakoli - UN Work, the Loss in Being a Woman in Law

March 05, 2023 11:56 - 1 hour - 77.3 MB

Shireen Tavakoli is an Iranian immigrant that graduated UCLA Law and worked for the United Nations and international law firms. Shireen discusses the challenges in being a female in a male dominated profession and how she overcomes them. We also talk about masculine vs. feminine enrgy and how she uses each to her advantage. She also has advice for law students and people starting their own law firm, as she is currently building her business.

Nat Lewin (Part 1) - Humanizing the USA Supreme Court

February 21, 2023 08:27 - 51 minutes - 58.4 MB

Nathan "Nat" Lewin talks about how he was hired as a clerk for the Supreme Court, which was partially because no one would hire a Sabbath observant Jew despite the fact that he was top of his class in Harvard Law School. Nat was in class with Antonin Scalia and went on to work for the Department of Justice prosecuting Jimmy Hoffa and then joined a law firm as a named partner defending former president Richard Nixon, among other incredible stories.

Episodes