The Legal Geeks
Joshua Gilliland
The Legal Geeks are proud to be attorneys and geeks. We have been recognized by the ABA Journal Web 100 for one of the best legal podcasts in 2017 and nominated for Best Podcast by the Geekie Awards in 2015. Please enjoy our podcasts exploring legal issues Sci Fi, comic books, and pop culture, from Star Wars to Captain America and all things geek. Our podcasts are not legal advice and for entertainment only.
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Review of Ahsoka Parts 1 and 2
The Legal Geeks
09/05/23 • 24 min
Join us for our legal analysis of "Master and Apprentice" and "Toil and Trouble." From false impersonation of Jedi to reckless driving, we take on the legal issues from the first two episodes of Ahsoka.
No part of this recording should be considered legal advice.
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09/12/23 • 56 min
We are back for our analysis of Star Trek Lower Decks! Is there a toxic tort case against the curator for the flower that caused transporter mergers? Would damage to Voyager be a violation of CA Art Preservation Act? Could the Macrovirus be protected under the Endangered Species Act? Plus, hazarding a vessel, strict liability for wild animal attacks, and why humans don't go in zoos.
No part of this recording should be considered legal advice.
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Review of Agatha All Along Episodes 1 and 2
The Legal Geeks
10/03/24 • 34 min
Join us on the Witch's Road as we take on issues of Witches and Custodial Interrogations, Accidental Kidnapping, Public Nudity, Attempted Murder, the difference between Partnerships and Joint Ventures, and the Fiduciary Duties to Partners.
No part of this recording should be considered legal advice.
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Plane Crashes and Summer Blizzards in Tokyo Ice Age!
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06/05/20 • 49 min
The Ultra Q episode "Tokyo Ice Age," is a wild story with plane crashes, child safety, and fighter pilot turned drunk jewel thief. Nari Ely and Josh Gilliland put on their cold weather gear for in-depth legal analysis of this time when cars did not have seatbelts and the idea of a nuclear reactor in Antarctica can be a plot point that no one worries about.
No part of this recording should be considered legal advice.
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Civil Liability in Jaws
The Legal Geeks
06/02/20 • 59 min
Amity Island has more than a shark problem....it has legal liability. Joshua Gilliland is joined by his friends Steve Chu and Kathy Steinman to discuss the municipal liability in the 1975 classic JAWS in honor of the film's 45 anniversary. Was Mayor Vaughn right to keep the beaches open? Was the medical examiner pressured by the mayor to change to cause of death for the first shark attack victim to "boating accident"? Is Amity legally responsible for the death of Alex Kitner? What about the dog? Join Josh, Steve, and Kathy, as they set sail on a voyage of legal analysis.
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Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen to The Clone Wars
The Legal Geeks
05/16/20 • 47 min
We say goodbye to The Clone Wars with our review of Victory and Death. Join Josh Gilliland, Thomas Harper, and Stephen Tollafield for one last mission with Ahsoka Tano and Captain Rex, as they discuss treason, lawful demotions, desertion, pseudocide, and the duty to bury.
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Judges on the 40th Anniversary of Empire Strikes Back
The Legal Geeks
05/04/20 • 47 min
This Star Wars Day we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back. We ask three judges what "Empire" means to them and for their analysis of a legal issue in the film. Our judicial interviews include:
Circuit Judge John Owens, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals;
New York Judge Matthew Sciarrino, Acting Justice Supreme Court at Kings County Supreme Court; and
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Carol Najera
The introduction music is Interstellar Space by John Bartmann and is used under CC01 Universal License; end music is Space Travel by Borrtex and is used a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License.
No part of this recording should be considered legal advice.
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Lawyers on Gamera 3, The Revenge of Iris
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05/11/20 • 63 min
Josh Gilliland and Nari Ely review the conclusion to the Heisei Gamera trilogy, Gamera 1999: Revenge of Iris! Did Ms. Asakura kidnap Ayana from the hospital? Could Aynana be prosecuted for the deaths in her village? Could she qualify for the insanity defense? Join Josh and Nari as they discuss these issues and more.
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Shattered Legal Analysis of The Clone Wars
The Legal Geeks
05/02/20 • 70 min
Just how do you remove a traitorous leader from office who has perpetrated a massive fraud upon the galaxy to justify a war that has eroded civil liberties? We can tell you, it is not to confront that leader with lightsabers in what looks like a military coup d'etat.
Join Josh Gilliland, Thomas Harper, and Stephen Tollafield as they analyze the pentuntalemt episode of The Clone Wars, “Shattered.” They discuss Treason, Mutiny, Sedation, Excessive Force of Pretrial Detainees, and the big question, was Order 66 lawful?
No part of this recording should be considered legal advice.
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Blues Brothers 40th Anniversary Legal Analysis
The Legal Geeks
07/03/20 • 43 min
We’re on a Mission from God....to review the legal issues in the 1980 classic The Blues Brothers. From reckless driving to fraud, The Blues Brothers is a high speed chase of unlawful acts with an amazing soundtrack. Tune in with Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland as they cue up their legal analysis.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Legal Geeks have?
The Legal Geeks currently has 464 episodes available.
What topics does The Legal Geeks cover?
The podcast is about Geek, Fiction, Lawyer, Attorney, Star Wars, Star Trek, Nerd, Comic Books, Podcasts, Science Fiction, Doctor Who and Tv & Film.
What is the most popular episode on The Legal Geeks?
The episode title 'Review of Ahsoka Parts 1 and 2' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Legal Geeks?
The average episode length on The Legal Geeks is 49 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Legal Geeks released?
Episodes of The Legal Geeks are typically released every 6 days, 10 hours.
When was the first episode of The Legal Geeks?
The first episode of The Legal Geeks was released on Sep 1, 2012.
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