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Reasonable Men

34 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings

Two attorneys take on the legal topics of the day. Not the information you need to defend your suit but the info you need to dominate the office argument the next day.

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Parkland Shooting Update: What's Happening at the Stoneman Douglas Freshman Building?

August 04, 2023 15:58 - 35 minutes - 17.6 MB

If you're in or around the Parkland area you probably got notice of street closings near Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and helicopters in the air. The civil trials are well underway and there are re-creations of the shootings happening for auditory evidence. 

Desantis vs Disney

April 05, 2023 20:36 - 34 minutes - 14.5 MB

Disney pulls the ole switcheroo on Ron Desantis's attempt to take over the Reedy Creek Improvement District. Listen in as the Reasonable Men discuss what brought this about and what it means for the future. 

Supreme Court Nominations

March 02, 2022 22:30 - 36 minutes - 83.6 MB

President Biden just nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court. How does the process work? A listenter has some beef with our Transgender in Sports episode.

Joe Rogan, Censorship & Boycotts

February 10, 2022 23:41 - 27 minutes - 63.3 MB

Joe Rogan gets flack for his medical guests on his podcasts, then gets blasted with a compilation video of his use of the N-word. Neil Young and Joni Mitchell attempt to throw their weight around.  A school Board in Tennessee bans a book about the holocause because it has a picture of a mouse tit.

Transgender Athletes in Sports

January 25, 2022 21:46 - 38 minutes - 89.1 MB

The Reasonable Men take a look at the topic of transgender athletes competing in sports. Is it an unfair advantage or is that a myth?

Bucket of Corona

January 14, 2022 00:00 - 29 minutes - 18.1 MB

After succesfully hiding for almost 2 years (or maybe they're lazy), Reasonable Men are back. I quick run down of what they've been up to and the plan for 2022.

Election Bonanza!!

October 27, 2020 01:47 - 43 minutes - 60.5 MB

The Reasonable Men discuss all things election and ask the question: Should public officials have a mandatory retirement age?

Matt Donnelly Interview

April 12, 2019 18:32 - 1 hour - 21.9 MB

The Reasonable Men switch their usual format and interview Magician, Writer, Comedian Matt Donnelly of Penn's Sunday School and Ice Cream Social Podcast.

Preserving the Evidence: Why is the Stoneman Douglas Freshman Building Still Standing?

October 24, 2018 00:25 - 47 minutes - 13.8 MB

The Freshman Building where the Douglas Shooting occurred is still standing, surrounded by a fence and armed guards. Is this necessary? Why is it being done? What are the laws surrounding preservation of evidence

Justice Kavan-Hell-Naugh and Sober October

October 10, 2018 22:15 - 35 minutes - 10.6 MB

Hear our take on the circus that has become the US Supreme Court Justice confirmation process. Also, one of us gave up food and the other gave up booze, we're a bunch of quiters!  

What we did on our summer vacation

September 27, 2018 12:39 - 46 minutes - 14.1 MB

In this lighthearted episode we take a look at where the men spent their summers. From New England to New York to New Zealand

25th Amendment and the New York Times Op Ed

September 12, 2018 20:15 - 39 minutes - 11.5 MB

Follow up on Colin Kaepernick The 25th Amendment Impeachment NY Times Op Ed from a High Ranking Official Warren Goes on a Water Fast and watches Crazy Rich Asians

The 2nd Amendment - Part Two

March 05, 2018 21:45 - 1 hour - 23.7 MB

September 2016 we had our original take on the 2nd Amendment. In light of the recent shooting in Parkland we decided to take another look. Also Warren has a little too much Hamilton on the brain.

Taking a Knee Puts Your Team on the 20 Yard Line

October 06, 2017 02:49 - 47 minutes - 15.6 MB

Why is everyone up in arms on whether a bunch of athletes are standing for the National Anthem? Is there Collusion to keep Colin Kaepernick unsigned? What is the Jones Act? What favorite magazine publisher is not going to a better place? Will Todd notice that Warren dropped in the Canadian National Anthem?

United We Stand...or Risk Getting Dragged Off a Plane

April 18, 2017 01:25 - 51 minutes - 18.9 MB

Why Did A United Passenger Get Dragged Off A Plane? What's a Contract of Carriage? Who Helped Get United Out of The Spotlight? The Men Guess What the Potential Settlement will Be   April 17 2017 Update  - Audio Issues Corrected  

Freedom of the Press...Fake News and Other Happy Tales

March 08, 2017 20:58 - 52 minutes - 17.5 MB

And we're back... Do the press have the right to keep their informants confidential...if they're willing to spend some time in jail, maybe. Remember Valerie Plame and the reporter who outed her as a CIA operative? Why can't CNN come to the gaggle?  

Freedom of Religion...Freedom from Religion

February 27, 2017 23:09 - 55 minutes - 19 MB

The First Amendment, Fourteenth and Title VII What's a truly held Religious Belief? Have you accepted the Flying Spaghetti Monster...And we all say....Ramen What is the FFRF? Do the Reasonable Men really need a soundboard?

Fire and Other Things You Shouldn't Yell in a Theater

February 21, 2017 23:07 - 37 minutes - 12.8 MB

What does the Freedom of Speech protect? Who is this country star making it into the hall of fame? "The shrimp store called, they're running out of you" was originally from?   Clips of "Turtles All The Way Down" by Sturgill Simpson (c) 2014 High Top Mountain Records

Liberty or Freedom, Please Choose

February 01, 2017 00:30 - 50 minutes - 17.4 MB

The men take a look at the 4th amendment. What makes a search reasonable? Don't let your smart home become a snitch! Is reviewing your Amazon Alexa requests fair game for police?

A Gun Beats a Pair of Boots

September 22, 2016 21:47 - 58 minutes - 21.1 MB

Where have the Reasonable Men been? It was a long summer, find out what they've been up to. The Men Take a Look at The Olympics and what hath Ryan Lochte done. Then they geek out and examine Star Trek: Beyond.   Plaintiff: Disney Promised to Help Me Build an X-Wing. Court: No it Didn't By Kevin Underhill http://loweringthebar.net/2015/04/flying-car.html Excerpts Used With Permission

The Death Penalty...Getting Away with Murder

April 26, 2016 15:32 - 42 minutes - 18 MB

Death and taxes...the 2 guaranatees in life. Since taxes are done, it's time to take a look at death, or at least the death penalty. Does the death penalty actually prevent homicides? The Reasonable Men take a look at the effects of geography, economic status and race on who's getting executed.

Divorce - The 50% Club

April 06, 2016 00:39 - 48 minutes - 21.1 MB

Divorce laws in Florida and Nationwide Why the 3rd time may be the charm! Covering Custody, Pre-Nups, Support With our first interview. Attorney Ralph White Which hall of famer finds themselves in the hall of shame?

Happy St Patrick's Day - After Easter Promo

March 17, 2016 01:31 - 1 minute - 448 KB

Reasonable Men aren't going to be back until after Easter. We'll be doing our first interview with attorney Ralph White of Shutts & White concerning Divorce Law, but for now enjoy his quick and easy recipe for this St Patrick's Day staple.

The Electoral College...we vote how in America?

March 01, 2016 23:39 - 50 minutes - 23.1 MB

How do we choose the candidates for President in the United States? What's the deal with Super Delegates? After completing this drier topic, the men attempt to explain Gravitational Waves

Making A Murderer -or- Convicting A Killer

February 19, 2016 22:32 - 45 minutes - 22.3 MB

Is Steve Avery a sadistic killer or victim of a conspiracy? We say goodbye to Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Tim Cook makes this episode's Hall of Fame for his stance on providing the FBI a backdoor into your iPhone.

Cheers to You...A look at DUI laws

December 30, 2015 21:04 - 42 minutes - 20.1 MB

Reasonable Men take a look at the laws surrounding Driving Under the Influence. Warren...what's a Dree-U-I? Why we Love Uber...and you How Todd got away with dropping multiple F-Bombs in court. What's got Big Pharma in hot water again? A listener has a question about Product Liability.

A Look at Product Liability in America

December 08, 2015 00:19 - 36 minutes - 17.6 MB

Is it a defective design or a Manufacturer's Defect? Are Warning Labels enough? How many Tort Dots did you see today...and what the heck are they? Why Todd wears cowboy boots to fry a Turkey. Liebeck v McDonalds - when is a hot cup of coffee worth $2.7 million? This weeks Hall of Shame goes to... Listener Mail takes a second look at the 2nd amendment. Don't forget to send Todd your fried turkey recipes... I want an official Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air ...

How to Get Out of Jury Duty in Three Easy Steps

November 06, 2015 01:31 - 50 minutes - 27.1 MB

Why do we have juries? What the hell is the Warren Cha - Cha? Warren and Todd tag team a Jack Nicholson impression...You Want the Truth? Skip to 43:26, unless You Can't Handle the Truth Hall of Fame: Emily Jillette performs her own bigger than life magic trick and saves a man's life in Hawaii

The Second Amendment is #1

October 26, 2015 23:40 - 46 minutes - 23.8 MB

What do the Men think of the latest Star Wars preview? SPOILER ALERT They love it! Does Todd really have a massive arsenal in his son's room? Warren gives dating tips. Todd exploits Lamar Odom. Listener Tip: Tiger was the name of the dog in the Brady Bunch household. Watch Mr. Brady save the day in court

Pornography vs. Obscenity - What's the Difference?

October 07, 2015 23:49 - 45 minutes - 22.8 MB

Why do hotels sell pornographies in 2 hour blocks? What kind of guy dates a stripper? Don't let the guy in charge of the limo money into to the strip club. Find out where lawyers go to see the Ballet. Why is Todd so uncomfortable getting a massage?  

Can You Fail Your Marriage License Exam?

September 24, 2015 23:38 - 38 minutes - 19.5 MB

Kim Davis has decided she isn't issuing marriage licenses to anyone. Though people are saying she may have an ulterior motive. Also why do we still have prisoners in Guantanamo Bay, and where is that anyway? Who's going into the Hall of Shame?

I have to sign a release for that?

August 26, 2015 22:58 - 33 minutes - 26.3 MB

What's the deal with all those releases you have to sign when you want to do anything fun? The latest on Ashley Madison.

Who is an American Citizen under the 14th Amendment?

August 26, 2015 22:57 - 19 minutes - 10.2 MB

What is birthright citizenship and what was the intent of the 14th amendment?   Do you need to be born in the United States to be a natural born citizen?    These bonus episodes will be sporadic bonus episodes as they became relevant...they will be rare and appropriate.   Formerly titled: "Birthright or Birthed Right?"

An ass between two bales of hay

August 05, 2015 22:26 - 1 hour - 34 MB

Who are the Reasonable Men? What is the reasonable man? Who lost their fingers this 4th of July?  Ashley Madison is in more trouble than Warren's Menlove joke. DICK OF THE DAY - Bill Cosby An ass between two bales of hay is said to have died of starvation, but not from indifference- Learned Hand