WK POD: The Never Ending Pod-sta Bowl
48 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -Listen up. Are you interested in criminal justice? Are you a law student? Do you want to learn the real deal about how the criminal legal system works? Criminal defense attorneys Bassel Khalaf and Taite Westendorf don't talk boring legal jargon like typical lawyers. In Season 1 of their podcast, they give you the straight talk on how the system really works by tackling topics like racism, guns, DUI cases, public defenders, bad witness identifications, shady police practices, and much more. Along the way, theyβll dissect their own cases, spotlight their wildest experiences, and talk to some of the most prominent attorneys, journalists, and politicians in the area. By the end, theyβll blast into space to be immortalized for eternity as the Keanu and Swayze of the Virginia criminal justice world. Seriously.
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Episodes
S4 E1 Drug DUIs with Stephen Pfeiffer
February 15, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBOh gosh w frigged around and started podding again π©... New WK Pod has dropped. It's Stephen Pfeiffer talking about drug related DUIs as well as other assorted things. Check it out bruh π€π½
Mina
June 28, 2023 21:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBRamin Fatehi Returns!
February 16, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBWe had Ramin on the pod 2 years ago when he was running for office. He's back to discuss all things Norfolk (politics, successes, controversies) and why WK Pod is the dopest podcast on Earth, ya hurd.
S3. Ep. 4: Freddy Adu
January 18, 2023 22:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBGlobal soccer icon Freddy Adu comes through to discuss contracts and to absorb my fanboy energy. It was the best of times π
S.3 Ep.3: Ex-SWAT Officer Laura Hanson (Why I Went In)
December 01, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBEx-Virginia Beach SWAT Officer Laura Hanson joins us for a candid conversation about the traumatic experience of entering Building 2 at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center during the May 2019 mass shooting. She discusses her new book "Why I Went In" and the need for theΒ destigmatization of mental health counseling in the law enforcement community.
S3. Ep.2: Legal Defenses to Crimes From Disney Movies
May 27, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBW&K discusses the best legal defenses for Disney's beloved heroes and reviled villains. Join us on a magic carpet ride as we mount legal defenses to Woody's attempted malicious wounding of Buzz, Beast's abduction charges, and Jafar macking on a 16-year-old Princess Jasmine.Β
S.3 Ep.1: Jury Trials (Part 1)
March 31, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBNew season, who dis? W&K discusses jury trials in Virginia. We're hoping it's part 1 of a series on jury trials because it's probably the most important criminal defense topic that exists. Who knows though? Maybe we'll move on to something else bc we do what we want. Pretty sick, bro. Anyway, it's been a long time since our last pod episode and we've missed you.
Pastor James Simpson: The Street's Disciple π
October 11, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBPastor James Simpson was convicted of armed robbery in '92. Then I ran into him in court and heard his life story and it was tiiiiight. Hear his story and learn how being labeled a criminal doesn't mean you're a criminal 4 life. And listen to what it means to be REDEEMED π .
Pastor James Simpson: The Street's Disciple π
October 11, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBPastor James Simpson was convicted of armed robbery in '92. Then I ran into him in court and heard his life story and it was tiiiiight. Hear his story and learn how being labeled a criminal doesn't mean you're a criminal 4 life. And listen to what it means to be REDEEMED π .
S2 Ep. 10: The Criminal Defense Attorney's Guide to Pleasing Clients
September 23, 2021 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBW&K breaks down their top tips for keeping clients happy.Β It's an art wrapped in a science. Listen to us spit the real and be a better person at the end. Or just f**k off. Whatever bro π’ .
True American Hero Deputy Steve Parker π€π€πΎπ―
August 07, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBDeputy Steve has seen it all. Judges administering wrath and pain, inmates crying for mommy, subpar defense attorneys bumbling like blathering idiots, etc. Listen to the tales he tells and be forever changed.
True American Hero Deputy Steve Parker π€π€πΎπ―
August 07, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBDeputy Steve has seen it all. Judges administering wrath and pain, inmates crying for mommy, subpar defense attorneys bumbling like blathering idiots, etc. Listen to the tales he tells and be forever changed.
S2. Ep. 8: Tom Murphy -- Beloved Ex-cop, Ex-prosecutor...LEARN SOMETHING π€
July 30, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBTom Murphy is retired. But if you want the REAL...then you need to listen to the realest OG of all time π―Β
S2. Ep. 7: WAVY TV's Jason Marks
May 28, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBJason Marks is a very well-known journalist. See what happens when he steps into the WK dojo with his 7 Emmy Awards. Welcome to heck Jason π₯Β
S2. Ep.6: 5 MORE Things That Piss Us Off π‘
May 11, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBLast season we bitched about stuff that pisses us off. I guess the legislature listens to WK Pod because most of that shit got changed right quick. So, listen up legislature, here's 5 more things that REALLY piss us off.Β
S2. Ep.6: 5 MORE Things That Piss Us Off π‘
May 11, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBLast season we bitched about stuff that pisses us off. I guess the legislature listens to WK Pod because most of that shit got changed right quick. So, listen up legislature, here's 5 more things that REALLY piss us off.Β
S2. Ep. 5: The Colin Stolle Interview π
April 15, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBHead VB Prosecutor Colin Stolle comes through and punches us in the nuts with his knowledge. He keeps it π― and so do we. Anyway, check this shit out it's tight lol.
S2. Ep. 5: The Colin Stolle Interview π
April 15, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBHead VB Prosecutor Colin Stolle comes through and punches us in the nuts with his knowledge. He keeps it π― and so do we. Anyway, check this shit out it's tight lol.
S2. Ep.4: Megan Zwisohn (Maybe also possibly head Norfolk Prosecutor idk lol π π€·ββοΈ)
March 22, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBMegan Zwisohn is running for head Norfolk prosecutor. Her opponent Ramin was recently on (see last episode). Megan breaks down the "for real for real" and keeps it π―. Listen as W&K elicits every possible response that a Norfolk voter would need to make their voting decision. We don't live there so y'all on your own MFs π€.Β
S2. Ep. 3: Ramin Fatehi (Norfolk Prosecutor/Future Head Norfolk Prosecutor...Probably π― πͺ)
February 26, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBW&K kicks it with the one and only Ramin "Probably Future Head Norfolk Prosecutor" Fatehi. Or maybe he won't be...WHO TF KNOWS? Either way we have booty loads of fun chopping up many choppable legal issues including justice reform. Tune in to find out what happens next gumshoes... π΅οΈββοΈ βοΈΒ
S2 Ep. 2: Good Cop RAD COPπ€πΎ(feat. Officer Steve)
February 12, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBOfficer Steve steps over the thin blue line and enters the WK Dojo to discuss dat cop life (including traffic stops, standing butt to butt, etc.). I promise he's a real life cop and he's super dope. Come thru or he'll arrest you for being a biiiiiiish. π―
S2 Ep. 1: Bail Bonds (Darnell Basnight)
February 10, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBDarnell Basnight from Liberty Bail Bonds discusses what it's like to be a real life bondsman who keeps it π―Β . We talk policy, business, and Dog the Bounty Hunter. It's super sick come throughπ€πΎΒ
Ep. 15: Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer (2nd Most Important Person in VB after Pharrell)
January 15, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBW&K talks to the mayor of Virginia Beach about Pharrell and Pharrell-related topics,Β keeping it π― and blah blah blah. Whatevs, it's the mayor π€πΎ.
Ep. 14: Legal Journalism (Jane Harper)
January 08, 2021 01:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBVirginian-Pilot legal reporter Jane Harper steps into the WK dojo to defend herself against allegations of being part of the MSM FAKE NEWS apparatus. We discuss the reporter life and learn a thing or two about why we suck at interviewing guests. Whatevs. Give it a listen or yous a bish 4eva π―Β
Ep. 14: Legal Journalism With Jane Harper Of The Virginian-Pilot
January 08, 2021 01:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBVirginian-Pilot legal reporter Jane Harper steps into the WK dojo to defend herself against allegations of being part of the mainstream media FAKE NEWS apparatus. We discuss the reporter life and learn a thing or two about why we suck at interviewing guests.
Ep. 13: James Broccoletti Enters the WK Dojo π
December 23, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBThe GOAT of Hampton Roads criminal defense attorneys takes his talents to the W&K studio for an in-depth discussion of his cross-examination, opening statement, and closing argument techniques. At the end, he says "Yeet!" and drives away in his Maserati.Β
James Broccoletti Enters the WK Dojo π
December 23, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBThe GOAT of Hampton Roads criminal defense attorneys takes his talents to the W&K studio for an in-depth discussion of his cross-examination, opening statement, and closing argument techniques. At the end, he says "Yeet!" and drives away in his Maserati.Β
Ep. 13: James Broccoletti Enters the WK Dojo π
December 23, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBThe GOAT of Hampton Roads criminal defense attorneys takes his talents to the W&K studio for an in-depth discussion of his cross-examination, opening statement, and closing argument techniques. At the end, he says "Yeet!" and drives away in his Maserati.Β
Ep. 12: Secure the Bag (Steven L. Washington)
December 10, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBThe master of marketing and making infinite RACKS Steven L. joins WK for a candid look into the legal world, securing the bag, and talking that shit. Good times. Never die Steven L. πΒ
Ep. 11: Stephanie Morales (Portsmouth stand up ππ½ )
November 25, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBBassel Khalaf and Portsmouth's #1 prosecutor Steph kickin' it whatevs. You know... talking this and that. π―Β (Cover art: Steve Swartz; Sick new intro: Choon Breezy π€π½)
Ep. 10: DADDY'S HOME (Cal Bain -- VA Beach Public Defender)
November 06, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBHead Virginia Beach Public Defender Cal Bain (and W&K's former boss/mentor) talks about being a criminal defense attorney, the public defender system, and life in the 3 years since we last worked for him. (Cover art: Steve Swartz π€)Β
Ep. 9: Jury Sentencing π€
October 22, 2020 19:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBCome with me to a land of injustice... see the things I've seen. In this latest episode, legislator Joe Morrissey seeks to right the wrongs of the past and usher in a new era of justice and prosperity ππ½
Ep. 9: Jury Sentencing π€
October 22, 2020 19:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBCome with me to a land of injustice... see the things I've seen. In this latest episode, legislator Joe Morrissey seeks to right the wrongs of the past and usher in a new era of justice and prosperity ππ½
The CRAZIEST new Virginia law of 2021 (SB 5029)
October 16, 2020 19:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBVirginia Senate Bill 5029 has the potential to be super dope, woke and chill, and maybe kinda not chill at times. Listen to us delve into the nitties and gritties. π―Β
Ep. 8: The CRAZIEST new Virginia law of 2021 (SB 5029)
October 16, 2020 19:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBVirginia Senate Bill 5029 has the potential to be super dope, woke and chill, and maybe kinda not chill at times. Listen to us delve into the nitties and gritties. π―Β
Ep. 8: Virginia Puts The Smack Down On BS Traffic Stops.
October 16, 2020 19:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBHave you ever been pulled for BS like an expired inspection sticker, tint, or non-functioning license plate light? The Virginia Senate is taking steps to put an end to it. Join us as we break down how Senator Louise Lucas is dropping elbows on bad police practices.Β π―Β
Ep. 8: Virginia Puts The Smack Down On BS Traffic Stops.
October 16, 2020 19:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBHave you ever been pulled for BS like an expired inspection sticker, tint, or non-functioning license plate light? The Virginia Senate is taking steps to put an end to it. Join us as we break down how Senator Louise Lucas is dropping elbows on bad police practices.Β π―Β
Ep. 7: GUNS πͺ (Special Guest: Robert Herron)
October 09, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBWe dissect EVERY single issue related to the 2nd Amendment (click clack) and the NRA bows down to us forever. π―Β
Ep. 6 DUIs (Special Guest: Stephen Pfeiffer)
September 25, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBA robust discussion on DUI law, Howard the Duck and keeping it one-hunnit π―. Pfeiffer spits the real. We spit the real. What more can you ask for?
Ep. 5: Michael Berlucchi In Da House π€ π―
September 14, 2020 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBVB City Councilman Michael Berlucchi kicks it w W&K and keeps it one-hunnit π―Β . Listen as we discuss politics, the plight of public defenders, and Pharrell (?) Is he in the house? Is he not? Listen and find out ya bish.
Ep. 5: Michael Berlucchi In Da House π€ π―
September 14, 2020 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBVB City Councilman Michael Berlucchi kicks it w W&K and keeps it one-hunnit π―Β . Listen as we discuss politics, the plight of public defenders, and Pharrell (?) Is he in the house? Is he not? Listen and find out ya bish.
Ep. 4: The Devil's Advocate (Starring Keanu Reeves (is the best movie ever))
July 09, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBAll hail Keanu in the best legal movie of all-time. Is he CUUUT? IDK LOL πΒ
Top 5: Things That Piss Us Off
June 30, 2020 16:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBWestendorf & Khalaf, PLLC discusses their top 5 hide-chapping issues in the criminal justice system.
Ep. 3: Top 5: Things That Piss Us Off
June 30, 2020 16:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBWestendorf & Khalaf, PLLC discusses their top 5 hide-chapping issues in the criminal justice system.
Systemic Racism
June 19, 2020 19:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBIn only their second podcast ever, W&K tries to solve racism in "the system" (Spoiler Alert: They didn't π).
Ep. 2: Systemic Racism
June 19, 2020 19:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBIn only their second podcast ever, W&K tries to solve racism in "the system" (Spoiler Alert: They didn't π).
Ep. 1: Witness Identification
June 19, 2020 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBEpisode 1: Westendorf & Khalaf, PLLC criminal defense lawyers Bassel and Taite discuss witness identification issues that can arise in criminal cases.
Witness Identification
June 19, 2020 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBEpisode 1: Westendorf & Khalaf, PLLC criminal defense lawyers Bassel and Taite discuss witness identification issues that can arise in criminal cases.