Best Aisha Adams Podcasts (2024)

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1L Nightmares 11:36

1d ago11:36

11:36

Nothing says Halloween like scary stories about your 1L year! Students from Loyola share stories about their 1L nightmares – the scary, crazy, embarrassing, or super stressful things they experienced during 1L that STILL haunt them to this day. From final exam blunders to real-life crime scenes, hear about some of the crazy scenarios that law stude…

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An Introduction to Federal Indian Law with Professor Adam Crepelle 34:40

7d ago34:40

34:40

In this episode, I talked to Professor Crepelle about some of the fundamentals of Federal Indian Law. We discussed the federal and state government’s relationship with tribes, jurisdictional limitations tribes face when attempting to prosecute non-Indians, restorative justice within the courts, as well as Professor Crepelle’s personal experience wh…

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The Belfast Project 34:54

17d ago34:54

34:54

In this episode, I explore the investigation into the murder of Jean McConville, and the broader context of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. I begin with an exploration of origins of the Troubles, the gruesome conflict that tore Northern Ireland apart and pitted neighbor against neighbor, that ultimately led to the death of thousands. I then move …

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An Introduction To Privacy Law 46:55

21d ago46:55

46:55

In my first episode on the Podvocate, we took an antitrust law, an ever-growing area of the law whose primary purpose is to regulate corporate M&A activity through the use of the Clayton Act and FTC Act to protect macro-level impacts on individual consumers and consumer markets. One area of the law with a similar goal is consumer protection law; ho…

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What's Next After Incarceration: St. Leonard’s Ministries and the Power of Community 53:12

1M ago53:12

53:12

Associate Editor Mary Bandstra sits down with two members of the Saint Leonard’s Ministries leadership, Executive Director Zack Schrantz and Intake & Housing Manager David Harris, to discuss the work they do with people who have been impacted by incarceration. Zack, David, and Mary discuss collateral consequences of criminal convictions, strategies…

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Moot Court 101 37:16

1M ago37:16

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In this archive episode recorded last year, former editors Maris and Karan chat with Susi Guerrero and Arjan Grover, two outgoing members of the Loyola Moot Court Program’s Executive Board. They discuss what Moot Court is like at Loyola, the special community it has cultivated for its members, and the value of appellate advocacy skills in law schoo…

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Let's Talk Jobs - Best Strategies For Summer Associates 39:30

1M ago39:30

39:30

Congratulations! You have done all the work to get great grades and networked successfully, and now, you have accepted an offer to be a Summer Associate. I remember the feeling myself, and after the excitement wore off, I was only left with overwhelming questions. What can I do to be the best summer associate possible and receive an offer to come b…

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Patrick J. Adams & Sarah Rafferty: We've Never Seen Suits 7:14

1M ago7:14

7:14

Patrick J. Adams (Mike Ross) and Sarah Rafferty (Donna Paulsen) starred on the hit TV series Suits. But they have never really watched the show... until now! Join Patrick and Sarah on their new podcast as they watch episodes, tell behind-the-scenes stories, and talk with creators and co-stars. Sidebar is out now! Listen to Sidebar: A Suits Watch Po…

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Guilding Part 2 47:56

2M ago47:56

47:56

In the follow up to Guilding pt. 1, Ben sits down with People’s Law Office Attorney Brad Thompson, to further discuss the National Lawyers Guild (NLG) and it’s work in Chicago. In doing so, we discussed the history of the guild, some of the key movements it has helped support, as well as some of the influential projects and programs it takes part i…

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Guilding Part One 48:52

2M ago48:52

48:52

In an episode recorded last semester (Spring of 2024), Ben sits down with fellow Podvocate Co-Editor in Chief, Casey Callahan, to talk about the history of the National Lawyers Guild both nationally and internationally over the course of the 20th and early 21st century. In doing so, they discuss what brought them both to the guild while students at…

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Un-Siloing the Law with Aisha Cornelius Edwards and Breanna Kantor 59:56

2M ago59:56

59:56

Casey sat down in May to talk with the Executive Director of Cabrini Green Legal Aid, Aisha Cornelius Edwards, and the Director of Legal Programs at Cabrini Green Legal Aid, Breanna Kantor about how criminal and civil law are siloed. They discuss the importance of both criminal and civil attorneys being versed in the criminal and civil consequences…

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Meet the Team! 2024-2025 Podvocate Editorial Board 7:26

3M ago7:26

7:26

The incoming editorial board members for The Podvocate introduce themselves. We are looking forward to a great year!By The Podvocate by Loyola University Chicago School of Law

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Retta: Are You Better Off (S5E22) 57:13

3M ago57:13

57:13

Retta (Donna Meagle herself!) joins Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine to discuss the early days of Parks and Recreation, her first epically embarrassing experience improvising a talking head with Greg Daniels, and what it was like sharing a double banger trailer with Jim. Plus Jim, Greg, and Retta break down Burt Macklin's search to discover who in the Pa…

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Andrew Burlinson: Swing Vote (S5E21) 1:06:39

3M ago1:06:39

1:06:39

Burly and The Backstabbers take the stage, the future of the Pawnee Palms Putt-Putt hangs in the balance, and Tom tries everything to break up with Mona-Lisa. Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine break it all down in this week’s episode of “Swing Vote.” Plus, actor Andrew Burlinson joins Jim and Greg to discuss his role as Mouse Rat’s guitar player, his earl…

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Aisha Muharrar: Jerry’s Retirement (S5E20) 1:00:03

3M ago1:00:03

1:00:03

Writer Aisha Muharrar (Parks and Rec, Hacks, The Good Place) returns to help Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine break down (what was almost) Jerry’s last day at the Parks Department, Tom’s slow morph into the “New Jerry,” and Ann and Chris’ decision to throw out the notion of artificial insemination to try for a baby the old-fashioned way. Plus, Jim descri…

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Patton Oswalt: Article Two (S5E19) 56:40

3M ago56:40

56:40

Comedian Patton Oswalt joins Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine to break down his epic Star Wars filibuster as Garth Blundin (the Pawneean with a passion for history), his old-timey wager with Leslie at the historical house, and the waffle iron battle royale between Ann and Ben. Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollect…

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Kevin Symons: Animal Control (S5E18) 1:00:44

4M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

Pawnee’s got a pest problem, and it’s up to Leslie to find a new head for the Department of Animal Control. Meanwhile, Ben approaches fragrance mogul Dennis Feinstein about a large charitable donation for the Sweetums Foundation, and Ann helps Ron get over a bad case of strep throat. Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine break it all down in this week’s walkt…

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Dave King: Partridge (S5E17) 1:02:50

4M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

Writer Dave King (Parks and Rec, The Good Place, Workaholics) joins Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine to break down Ben’s disillusioning return home to Partridge, Indiana, Chris and Ann’s overt lack of compatibility, and the events leading up to Ron’s “Self-Jamm.” Plus, Dave discusses the many references to he and Mike Schur’s favorite novel, “Infinite Je…

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Mara Marini: Bailout (S5E16) 59:11

4M ago59:11

59:11

Mona Lisa Saperstein just rolled into town and *spoiler alert*, she’s the woooooorst! Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine break down every cringeworthy moment, along with April and Ann’s forced friendship, Chris’ poor attempt at parenting Tom, and the future of the Pawnee Video Dome in this week’s walkthrough of “Bailout.” Plus, Mara Marini joins Jim and Gr…

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Jamie Denbo: Correspondents’ Lunch (S5E15) 1:00:12

4M ago1:00:12

1:00:12

Leslie is back from her Hawaiian honeymoon, but there’s no time to bask in the glow. Leslie’s speech has been stolen and she’s on the prowl to find the culprit. Meanwhile, Ben embarks on a new career as head of the Sweetums Foundation and Ann works up the nerve to ask Chris to be her sperm donor. Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine break it all down in this…

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Rob Lowe: Town Hall Episode 52:52

4M ago52:52

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Rob Lowe is back to help Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine host one big Town Hall and you’ll never believe where they’ve set the scene. This week we tackle some of our listeners’ most burning questions, like how the characters from “The Outsiders” would fit into the world of Pawnee, what a Chris Traeger ice cream flavor would taste like, and who would rei…

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Rashida Jones: Leslie and Ben (S5E14) 56:13

5M ago56:13

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Rashida Jones (Ann Perkins herself!) joins Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine to discuss the early days of Parks and Recreation, how being a close friend of Mike Schur did not do her any favors in the casting process, and all the ways Ann Perkins and Leslie Knope’s unbreakable bond parallels her and Amy Poehler’s real life friendship. Plus Rashida, Jim and…

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Ted Danson & Woody Harrelson Are Reunited! 2:13

5M ago2:13

2:13

Ted and Woody are back together to bring you a brand new podcast from Team Coco! It’s called “Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (Sometimes)" and it’s out right now! They’re talking to guests like Conan O’Brien, Will Arnett, Jane Fonda, Billy Eichner, Kristen Bell, and so many more. Head over to “Where Everybody Kno…

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Joe Mande: Emergency Response (S5E13) 55:47

5M ago55:47

55:47

Comedian and writer Joe Mande (Parks and Rec, The Good Place, Delocated) joins Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine to break down Pawnee’s response to a hypothetical avian flu outbreak, Andy’s attempt to pass the police entrance exam, and Ron’s surprisingly good appearance on Pawnee Today. Plus, Joe discusses the ins and outs of writing his first episode of …

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Matt Besser: Ann’s Decision (S5E12) 53:03

5M ago53:03

53:03

Ann’s on a quest for a sperm donor amid Pawnee’s shallow pool of candidates, April sets fire to Leslie’s impressive collection of pantsuits, and Ben, Ron, and Chris are stricken with an epic case of food poisoning. Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine break it all down in this week’s walkthrough of “Ann’s Decision.” Plus, improv genius Matt Besser joins Jim …

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Alison Becker: Women in Garbage (S5E11) 55:47

5M ago55:47

55:47

“TWEEP!” Alison Becker (Shauna Malwae-Tweep herself) joins Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine to break down Shauna’s “situationship” with Chris Traeger, Leslie and April’s day fighting misogyny within the sanitation department, and Ron’s failed attempt as a babysitter. Plus, Alison recounts finding out she was cast on the “Unnamed Amy Poehler Project” and …

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Two Parties (S5E10) 45:47

6M ago45:47

45:47

“It’s time for the Gettysburg UNDRESS!” Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine break down the highs and lows of Ben and Leslie’s bachelor and bachelorette parties in this week’s walkthrough of “Two Parties.” They cover it all, from Leslie digging in the dirt with gummy penises, to Andy catching a pass from Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, to Newt Gingrich’s unpl…

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Ron and Diane (S5E9) 46:44

6M ago46:44

46:44

“Diane Lewis? More like Diane Sawyer!” In this week’s episode, Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine break down Leslie and Diane’s first meeting, Jerry Gergich’s surprisingly lovely home life with Gail (played by supermodel Christie Brinkley), and the sexual hurricane that is Tammy II. Plus, Jim and Greg give their top pick of who they think would be the last…

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Pawnee Commons (S5E8) 45:50

6M ago45:50

45:50

Special Agent Burt Macklin (aka Andy Dwyer) hangs up his shades, Tom gets Rent-A-Swag up and running, and Leslie and Ben cross the border into Pawnee’s smug sister city Eagleton to collaborate on a park design for Lot 48. Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine are breaking it all down in this week’s rewatch of “Pawnee Commons.” Plus, Jim and Greg think up vani…

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Antitrust For Dummies - Episode 1 - A Primer In American Antitrust 46:45

6M ago46:45

46:45

Podvocate Associate Editor, Johannes Alvarez-Rivero, sits down to give the listeners a primer on the field of antitrust within the United States of America. First, Johannes discusses what antitrust laws are and what they are meant to protect. Johannes briefly discusses the governmental regulatory bodies that enforce antitrust laws, then turns to di…

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John Balma: Leslie vs. April (S5E7) 48:37

6M ago48:37

48:37

“Calc-you-later!” Ben receives a slew of job offers, Andy launches a full-scale investigation into his missing computer, and Leslie and April go toe to toe over a dog park project proposed for Lot 48; Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine get into all of it in this week’s episode walkthrough of “Leslie vs. April.” Plus, John Balma stops by to talk about playi…

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