Best Rendered Reality Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 487 - Kevin Tod Haug - VFX Supervisor 1:09:57

24m ago1:09:57

1:09:57

Kevin Tod Haug has always been destined for a career in VFX. From a young age, he analyzed movies and TV series to work out how they were made. He joined the industry and saw it transform from electro-mechanical to digital via movies and TV series, including Tron and Star Trek: The Next Generation. He then became a full VFX supervisor on movies inc…

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'Conducting Funny Business' & 'Soiling a Relationship' 43:23

2h ago43:23

43:23

First, the plaintiff says the defendant is her boyfriend’s buddy, who was in jail and asked her to cash his stimulus check. She said she would do it for $250, but then he claimed it was cashed illegally. She’s suing for the money the back deducted from her account. The defendant says the plaintiff stole his check and he’s countersuing her. Then, th…

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'Refusing to be Fenced In' & 'Lawnmower Mishap' 43:47

1h ago43:47

43:47

First, the plaintiff says she and the defendant agreed to share the cost of a fence on property they shared. She says the defendant changed her mind after the work had already started and now refuses to pay her portion. The plaintiff is suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says she agreed to split the cost if the fence was nice on both sides, b…

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82 – Live From SIGGRAPH 2024: Interactive Media Outside the Screen 27:11

2h ago27:11

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ABOUT THE EPISODEThis episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight was recorded live in Denver during SIGGRAPH 2024. In this conversation, SIGGRAPH 2024 Labs Chair Jonah Brucker-Cohen and four Labs contributors — Brandon Ables, Julia Daser, Yi Qing Ng (Pepi), and Jeremiah Teipen — share more about the hands-on classes and demos they showcased in the Labs and how …

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'There's a Killer Dog on the Loose in the Neighborhood' & 'Not Getting the Picture' 43:12

2h ago43:12

43:12

The plaintiff says the defendant’s dog mauled her dog in front of her daughter, and her pet didn’t survive. The police traced the dog in question to the defendant, but he refused to compensate the plaintiff for her loss, so she’s suing. The defendant denies that his dog killed the plaintiff’s dog and insists it’s a case of mistaken identity. The pl…

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'Shortchanging an Ex' & 'Poor Jasper' 43:48

1h ago43:48

43:48

Then, the plaintiff says the defendant is her ex-husband, and he agreed to contribute $2,000 toward a car for their teen son. He’s now changing the agreement, so she’s suing for the amount he still owes. The defendant admits he said he’d chip in but explained he would not be able to pay in one lump sum. He’s countersuing for the $100 he already pai…

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'Running Renter's Out' & 'Poor Zoey' 43:42

3h ago43:42

43:42

First, the plaintiff says he and his fiancé rented a room from the defendant, but they were illegally kicked out. The defendant refuses to return the rent they’re owed, so they’re suing. The defendant says she and one of the plaintiffs got into an argument, so she told them to get out. Then, the plaintiff says he and the defendant were friends for …

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'Not Having a Heart' & 'Causing a Dog Fight' 43:23

25m ago43:23

43:23

First, the plaintiff says she rented an apartment from the defendant, but he forced her out and wouldn’t renew her lease. Not only that, but he kept her security deposit, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff tried to stiff him on the last month’s rent, so he kept the deposit. Then, the plaintiff says she and the defendant both had their…

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Episode 486 - Ian Dawson - Founder & Executive Producer, IDGRAFX 1:11:12

1h ago1:11:12

1:11:12

Ian Dawson’s dream of a Jarvis-style computing interface seems to be coming true. This multi-talented CG veteran began his career in graphic design, before moving into producing and creating flying logos throughout the 90s. He then moved into advertising, and title sequences and VFX sequences for movies including the Iron Man trilogy, Star Wars: Ro…

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'Dissing His Girlfriend' & 'Busting it....But Good' 43:28

35m ago43:28

43:28

First, the plaintiff says the defendant is her ex-boyfriend and they used to live together. He stalked her and made death threats, but she’s suing for money he still owes her. The defendant says the plaintiff moved out and didn’t pay the last few months of rent, so he’s keeping the security deposit. He’s countersuing for back rent. Then, the plaint…

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'Letting a Lover Down' & 'Feuding With a Neighbor' 42:56

2h ago42:56

42:56

The plaintiff says she had a one-night stand with the defendant, who promised he would pay for the hotel room. When they got there, he said he didn’t have any money. On top of that, she alleges he stole $100 out of her bag. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says he met the plaintiff online and she was the one who reserved the room. He …

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'Failing to Pay for a Fence' & 'You Spin Me 'Round & 'Round Like a Record Baby' 43:07

7d ago43:07

43:07

First, the plaintiff claims she was forced to put up a privacy fence because her creepy neighbor, the defendant, took pictures of kids in their bathing suits and sprayed them with a hose. He even put dead cats on her porch. She says he should pay half the cost of the fence, so she’s suing. The defendant says all was fine with his neighbor until the…

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'That's One Dirty Santa' & 'Being One Key Short' 43:16

2h ago43:16

43:16

The plaintiff says she makes ugly Christmas sweaters and sold one to the defendant. Now she’s refusing to pay for it and claiming she’s been emotionally damaged by wearing it, so the plaintiff is suing for her money. The defendant says the plaintiff promised to make her a sweater that would win a contest, but instead it was raunchy and full of sexu…

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'You Killed My Dog' & 'Letting Her Lover Down' 43:36

2h ago43:36

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First, the plaintiffs say they hired the defendant to watch their dog while they were on vacation. The careless woman let the poor dog jump out a window to his death. He was still on the street dead when they arrived at the defendant’s apartment. This woman has to pay for her outrageous behavior, so they’re suing. The defendant says she left the do…

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Episode 485 - Gary Marshall - Vice President of Virtual Production, NantStudios 1:05:53

27m ago1:05:53

1:05:53

Get ready to dive into the magical world of virtual production with the one and only Gary Marshall, Vice President of Virtual Production at Nant Studios. In this episode, Chris chats with Gary, a true wizard in the visual effects industry, who’s been behind some of the most jaw-dropping movie moments you’ve ever seen. From running film reels around…

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'Ruining a Friend's Vacation' & 'Pooping Out on a Puppy Refund' 43:51

8d ago43:51

43:51

The plaintiff says the defendant is a former friend who told him he could use his time share in Aruba. The defendant canceled at the last minute after the plaintiff had purchased plane tickets, so he’s suing for what he’s out. The defendant says he had to chase down the plaintiff for payment, and his check arrived late. The plaintiff says she was g…

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'Feline Foul-Up' & 'Wiping His Way Into a Lawsuit' 43:05

14d ago43:05

43:05

First, the plaintiff says the defendant is her younger sister. She says she hired her sibling to care for her birds and fish for three weeks. When she got home, her fish tank was broken, the fish were dead, and the birds were missing. She alleges her sister brought her cat over and the feline went nuts. She’s suing her sister for all the chaos. The…

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'Messy Messi Tattoo' & 'A TikTok Problem' 43:01

19h ago43:01

43:01

First, the plaintiff says he went to the defendant’s shop for a tattoo of soccer star Lionel Messi, but the result was a mess and became infected. He’s suing for the amount it will cost to have it removed. The defendant says the plaintiff and the artist drank tequila together, so the tattoo wasn’t great. He offered to fix it himself, but the plaint…

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'Pet Sitting Problems' & 'Conning a Cousin' 43:12

24m ago43:12

43:12

The plaintiff says the defendant is his co-worker, and she hired him to housesit and take care of her pets. He says she’s stiffing him on payment, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff put hundreds of miles on her car without permission, and he left the house a mess. She’s countersuing for car usage and killing her plants. The plaintiff s…

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'Losing a Car' & 'Losing it at His Daughter's Funeral' 43:00

5h ago43:00

43:00

First, the plaintiff says he and the defendant got into an argument at a funeral and the defendant tossed an orange cone at his Cadillac and dented it. He’s suing for the cost of the damage. The defendant says his daughter had died, and there were allegations the plaintiff’s brother abused her as a child. He admits he lost his temper but insists th…

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Episode 484 - Alex & Tim Porter - CEO & CTO, Mod Tech Labs 1:07:27

19h ago1:07:27

1:07:27

Alex and Tim Porter have the perfect skillset of a VFX power couple. Alex has a background in interior design, which she leveraged into user experience and virtual spaces. Tim, meanwhile, has worked in games and VFX, beginning as an artist but gravitating towards developing tools and scripts that make it easy to create complicated environments and …

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'De-Friending a Friend' & 'Wedding Woes' 42:55

1d ago42:55

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The plaintiff says she loaned her neighbor, the defendant, money to pay for emergency surgery for his German shepherd, but he won’t pay her back. He still owes her money for a bathroom renovation he never finished, so she’s suing for all she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff gave him the money for his dog’s surgery after she got a big settle…

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'Giving a Model a Bad Hair Day' & 'Tossing it All Away' 43:19

15d ago43:19

43:19

First, the plaintiff says she brought a wig to the defendant so she could apply it to the plaintiff’s head. She claims the woman ruined it and put some sort of oily substance in it and it disintegrated. She’s suing for the cost of a new wig. The defendant says the plaintiff’s wig was in pretty bad shape when it was brought in, and she did the best …

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'Fashion Faux Pas' & 'Stealing Her Own Car' 42:56

5d ago42:56

42:56

First, the plaintiff says the defendants hired her to send out VIP invitations and create press releases for a New York fashion event and they agreed to pay her $5,000. She says she did an outstanding job, but they’re refusing to compensate her in full. She’s suing for what she’s still owed. The defendants say they hired the plaintiff to also raise…

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'Being All Wet' & 'Help! You Ruined my Hair' 43:21

22d ago43:21

43:21

First, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to install a frameless door in her shower, but it leaks badly every time she showers. She claims the defendant told her it wasn’t his problem, so she’s suing for a full refund. The defendant says he told the plaintiff she needed to change the inexpensive pipe in the showerhead and she agreed but the…

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'Taking Advantage' & 'Causing Family Drama' 43:23

23d ago43:23

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First, the plaintiff worked for the defendant at his telephone repair shop. He says the defendant sold him a refurbished phone and told him it was new, then refused to pay him for the work he did. He’s suing for breach of contract. The defendant argues he never told the plaintiff he was getting a new phone. Then, the plaintiff got a loan in her nam…

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Episode 483 - Erick Geisler — CTO, Global Objects 1:16:52

18d ago1:16:52

1:16:52

Erick Giesler has seen the filmmaking industry change right from the very start. As a child, he acted in TV shows, but found that he was more fascinated with what was happening behind the camera. He learned how to create VFX, beginning on SGIs, then moving to software such as Electric Image, 3ds Max, and V-Ray, and helping to create VFX for movies …

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'Going Car Crazy', 'Letting an Ex Down' & 'Creating a Hairy Situation' 43:59

29d ago43:59

43:59

The plaintiff says one day at a red light, the defendants threw an unopened can of iced tea at his car, denting it in the process, so he’s suing for damages. The defendants insist the plaintiff instigated the dispute, and they deny causing any actual damage to his car. The plaintiff and the defendant used to be in a relationship, but the plaintiff …

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'Bugging Out a Tenant', 'What a Download' & 'Cat-Napping on the Job' 44:17

1M ago44:17

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First, the plaintiff rented an apartment from the defendant. However, the building was infested with bed bugs, and her stuff was ruined, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant claims this whole case is a hoax so the plaintiff can get out of her lease early. Then, the plaintiff has known the defendant for decades. The defendant hired the plaintiff…

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'Saying Neigh to a Neighbor', 'Not Treating a Lady Right' & 'Losing It' 43:19

1M ago43:19

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The plaintiff says she took out a line of credit for her neighbor, the defendant, so she could buy Christmas presents, but the woman hasn’t paid her back. She’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says she was making payments every month, but she alleges the credit company stopped accepting her payments. She’s countersuing for emotional distre…

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'Keeping Too Much Money' & 'Making a Real Mess of Things' 42:50

1M ago42:50

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The plaintiff says she and her mother hired the defendant to sell some of their antiques, but they allege the defendant is keeping too much of the money. They’re suing for what they claim they’re owed. The defendant says she paid the annoying plaintiff every penny owed per the contract. Then, the plaintiff says he hired the defendant to install gra…

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'Being Color Blind', 'Taking Advantage', & 'Having No Heart' 43:06

1M ago43:06

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The plaintiff says she bought ceramic tiles for her bathroom from the defendant, but they ended up not matching because they were mismarked. The defendant says she’ll offer new tiles, but she won’t pay to have them reinstalled, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant says the plaintiff should have noticed the colors didn’t match. The plaintiff say…

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Episode 482 - Todd Terrazas - Founder, AI LA & Co-Founder, FBRC.ai 1:06:23

1M ago1:06:23

1:06:23

Todd Terrazas has been part of the AI revolution since the beginning. He started out developing a system to automatically triage 911 calls and then was part of the development team behind the first wave of AI-powered chatbots. Today, Todd has founded FRBC.ai, which empowers storytellers with AI tools. He’s also the mastermind of the AI LA Community…

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'Upsetting Her Mother', 'Cutting Out a Caretaker' & 'Lazy Landscaping' 43:00

1M ago43:00

43:00

The plaintiff says the defendant is her daughter, and she abandoned her own mother at an apartment they rented and left her on the hook. She’s suing for rent and a loan. The defendant says her mother owes her for bills and food, not the other way around. Then, the plaintiff says she agreed to co-sign a loan with the defendant to bring her home up t…

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81 – VR Visionaries Breaking Boundaries 46:31

1M ago46:31

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ABOUT THE EPISODEIn this episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight, SIGGRAPH 2024 VR Theater Director Yangos Hadjiyannis leads an engaging discussion with contributors Mariana Cadenas, Ilan Cohen, Marion Burger, Omid Zarei, and Anne Jeppesen. They delve into this year's innovative VR Theater content, offering visionary insights on the future of XR technology. …

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'Pooping Out On a Puppy Deal', 'Ticking Off a Tenant' & 'Not Following The Law' 43:25

1M ago43:25

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The plaintiff says she worked with the defendant, and she introduced her co-plaintiff so their dogs could breed. She claims they were each supposed to get a puppy, but the defendant didn’t follow through, so they’re suing. The defendant says the plaintiff wanted to mate a female pup with its father, and she said she refused to give them a dog so sh…

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'Going Overboard', 'Causing a Tenant To Be Wet and Bothered' & 'Bending a Customer Out Of Shape' 43:06

1M ago43:06

43:06

The plaintiff says she and the defendant were roommates, but things didn’t work out with the temperamental defendant. She’s suing for the value of her belongings after the defendant threw them out on the street. The defendant says the plaintiff is lying. She alleges her former friend stole her items and donated them, so she’s countersuing for their…

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'Getting Carried Away Over a Car', & 'Throwing It All Away' 42:35

1M ago42:35

42:35

The plaintiff says the defendant is his ex-girlfriend, and he helped her get a leased car. He claims she crashed the vehicle and pocketed the insurance money, but he’s the one responsible for the repairs. He’s suing her for the amount he has to pay. The defendant says the insurance check got stolen and the plaintiff paid the repair shop on his own.…

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'Being a Pane In The Glass', 'Being Doggone Stubborn', & 'Tempting a Tenant to Sue' 43:01

1M ago43:01

43:01

The plaintiff says she hired the defendant and paid her in full to install a new window. She claims it’s a scam company, because she still doesn’t have the window a year later. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant says she ordered the custom window, but the wrong one arrived. She reordered another one, but the plaintiff wanted out of the deal. T…

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Episode 481 - Jeff Kleiser - VFX Supervisor 1:02:07

1M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

A love of computing, music, and cinema has propelled Jeff Kleiser’s career from the earliest days of VFX on movies including Tron, Flight of the Navigator, Stargate, Judge Dredd, Surrogates, and many more. Along the way, he’s helped the late, great Doug Trumbull create eye-popping film-based projects for Luxor hotels and Radio City’s 3D Christmas m…

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'Hey! Supervise Your Kid', 'Standing His Ground', & 'Being a Big Delayer' 43:09

1M ago43:09

43:09

The plaintiff says the defendant came to her salon with her kids and one of them broke her iPad. She’s suing for the cost to replace it. The defendant says her children and the plaintiff’s daughter were all playing, and there’s no proof the defendant’s child was responsible. Then, the plaintiffs say they have a mold remediation company, and the def…

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'Control That JunkYard Dog', 'Being Rough Around The Edges' & 'Taking On a Tenant' 43:00

2M ago43:00

43:00

The plaintiff says her neighbor’s dog lunged at her and ripped her coat. The defendant refuses to cover the cost of the coat, so she’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff is a horrible neighbor who taunts her dog and even tried to kick his dog as she walked by, so his pet was just defending himself. Then, the plaintiff says he bought a granite …

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'Stopping Payments', 'A Carpet Caper' & 'Making a Grave Mistake' 44:19

2M ago44:19

44:19

The plaintiff says she and her husband agreed to rent a house from the defendant but changed their minds. They say the defendant promised to refund all their money, but he didn’t, so they’re suing. The defendant says he returned everything but the last payment, which is way more than most landlords would do. The plaintiff says she bought wall-to-wa…

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'Missing The Money Shot' & 'Holding On Tight' 42:36

2M ago42:36

42:36

The plaintiff says she hired the defendant to photograph her wedding and create an album. She alleges it was a mess and he didn’t complete the job, so she’s suing for a refund. The defendant says the bride was a raving lunatic on her wedding day, and she complained that her guests didn’t look attractive in the pictures. Then, The plaintiff says she…

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'Running a Rottem-Rooming House', 'Tuning Out a Tenant' & 'Messing Up The Ink' 42:59

2M ago42:59

42:59

The plaintiff says he and his mother rented a place from the defendant, but it turned out to be an illegal rooming house full of drunks and criminals. He’s suing for a refund on the rent after he got kicked out for reporting the defendant. The defendant says the plaintiff swore like a sailor and was so out of control that he killed his own cat. The…

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'Excessive Snooping' & 'Cancelling On a Cook' 42:11

2M ago42:11

42:11

The plaintiff says the defendant is the property manager where he lives. He alleges the man is trying to get him to move out because he pays low rent, and he alleges the defendant is harassing him and enters his apartment without permission. He’s suing for $10,000. The defendant says he’s only doing his job, and he’s countersuing for $10,000 for ha…

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80 – Storytelling Through the Power of Animation 42:10

2M ago42:10

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ABOUT THE EPISODEIn this episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight, SIGGRAPH 2025 Electronic Theater Director Dawn Fidrick welcomes four SIGGRAPH 2024 Electronic Theater contributors, Toby Cochran, Adrian Ochoa, Mo Mahler, and Bill Shannon, for an enriching discussion about the world of animation and their wonderful works of art that will be showcased this yea…

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'Being Cold', 'T-Boning His Way Into Court' & 'Put On Some Pants' 42:57

2M ago42:57

42:57

The plaintiff says she bought a pellet stove from the defendant, but it was an old and discontinued model that never worked. She’s suing for a refund. The defendant says the stove worked fine when she sold it, and they tested it before the plaintiff bought it. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant T-boned him while he was driving, and he suffered …

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'Having Extra Baggage', 'You Have No Right To Keep My Money' & 'Stealing a Friend's Canine' 42:29

2M ago42:29

42:29

The plaintiff says the defendant is a relative of his ex-girlfriend, and he alleges the defendant owes him luggage charges for extra bags he agreed to bring home from El Salvador. She hasn’t repaid him for the fees, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff brought a few items for her, but he’s only suing because he tried to date her and she …

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'Being a Bad Boss' & 'Rough Seas With a Customer' 42:49

2M ago42:49

42:49

The plaintiff says she worked with the defendant at his insurance company, but he’s stiffing her on her wages and commissions. She claims he harassed her, and she suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says he paid the plaintiff and never harassed her. He insists she must have been happy because she gained 25 pounds while she worked there. He’s c…

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