Best LSJ Podcasts (2024)

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Why Was Former Michigan Assistant Chris Partridge Fired? 37:05

36m ago37:05

37:05

Justin Spiro reveals details on why Former Michigan Football Assistant Chris Partridge was fired in November of 2023.By Justin Spiro

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Episode 40 – Rosemary Kayess 46:10

1d ago46:10

46:10

Six months into her five-year term as Australia's Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Rosemary joins us in the studio to share her insights into the role, the challenges she's encountered, and the progress being made to advance the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in Australia. Supported by NobleOak.…

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Episode 39 - Leo Patterson Ross 30:47

1M ago30:47

30:47

Stepping into the CEO role of the Tenants Union of NSW during COVID-19 presented many challenges for Leo. In this episode, he shares with us his journey from a social worker passionately fighting for renters’ rights to leading an organisation dedicated to housing justice for all. Supported by NobleOak.…

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Episode 38 - Chief Justice Andrew Bell 52:59

2M ago52:59

52:59

In this episode, Chief Justice of NSW Andrew Bell shares his thoughts on the bicentenary of the Supreme Court of NSW. He reflects on the court's rich history including the most challenging moments (and colourful characters) of the past 200 years, the significance of being a part of this moment in history, what's next for the court, and the potentia…

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Episode 37 - Craig Foster 58:23

3M ago58:23

58:23

Ex-socceroo Craig Foster is a busy person. Nowadays a sports commentator, he plays soccer as a hobby, and complements it with activism, helping Hakeem al-Araibi return to Australia, and his work in the Australian Republican movement. He dials in with Just Chat to talk about refugee rights in Australia and playing against one of the best soccer team…

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Carson Cooper Joins To Talk Win Vs. Minnesota, Preview Purdue 15:42

4M ago15:42

15:42

MSU Center Carson Cooper joins to discuss the Spartans' win vs. Minnesota, preview the Spartans' matchup vs. Purdue, and more!By Justin Spiro

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Episode 36 - Jamelle Wells 48:44

4M ago48:44

48:44

As the Senior Court Reporter for the ABC, Jamelle Wells has a privileged point of view on the mechanisms of justice in New South Wales. She has seen both the most thrilling, and most mundane court sessions, but always kept her curiosity. In this episode Jamelle reminisces with ex court reporter, Amy Dale, and talks about what she learned about Aust…

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Dissecting Michigan State Basketball with LSJ Columnist Graham Couch 53:55

4M ago53:55

53:55

Lansing State Journal Columnist Graham Couch joins Justin Spiro to discuss the Spartans' up-and-down 2023-24 season, a dramatic senior night vs. Northwestern, whether Tom Izzo made a mistake by not getting a center in the portal, if A.J. Hoggard can turn his season around, and more!By Justin Spiro

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Episode 35 - Jahan Kalantar 48:56

5M ago48:56

48:56

The start of the pandemic brought rapidly changing and confusing regulations. Jahan saw a gap that needed to be filled and decided to make daily videos explaining the updates to the everyday person. This gave birth to the "TikTok lawyer”, who garnered a following of over 350K and was featured in a Netflix documentary. He discusses the importance of…

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Jennifer Crumbley Found Guilty of Manslaughter | Initial Reaction with Attorney Wade Fink 22:07

5M ago22:07

22:07

Attorney Wade Fink joins Justin Spiro to give their thoughts on Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the teen who shot and killed four students at Oxford High School in 2021, being found guilty of four counts of involuntary manslaughter.By Justin Spiro

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Harbaugh Leaves Michigan For NFL and Hindsight on Dan Campbell 51:13

6M ago51:13

51:13

Senior Writer at The Athletic Nick Baumgardner joins Justin Spiro to discuss Jim Harbaugh's departure from Michigan and how much culpability is on Warde Manuel. The duo also revisit their conversation from three years ago on whether Dan Campbell would work in Detroit.By Justin Spiro

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Episode 34 - Cassandra Banks 36:33

7M ago36:33

36:33

Before she passes the baton of the Law Society Presidency, Cassandra Banks sits with Amy Dale to talk about her experience as the President, her proudest achievements, how to overcome the fear of speaking in public, and her message to the next president, Brett McGrath. Sponsored by NobleOak.By The Law Society of NSW

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Episode 33 - Justice Steven Rares 40:53

8M ago40:53

40:53

Soon to retire Justice Steven Rares shares what it's been like to spend 17 years on the Federal Court of Australia. He also speaks about his interest in defamation law and the high profile cases he has worked on, plus what's driven him personally in law. Sponsored by NobleOak.By The Law Society of NSW

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Do Michigan State Players Want Urban Meyer? 20:07

9M ago20:07

20:07

Former MSU Quarterback Brian Lewerke joins Justin Spiro to give his thoughts on Mel Tucker and whether Urban Meyer should be the next coach for Michigan State Football.By Justin Spiro

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Was Urban Meyer In East Lansing This Week? 1:02:23

10M ago1:02:23

1:02:23

Fox Sports Radio Host Bernie Fratto joins Justin Spiro to defend his claim that Urban Meyer was in East Lansing for Michigan State's open head coaching position this week, according to three of his sources.By Justin Spiro

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Episode 32 - Thomas Mayo 42:25

10M ago42:25

42:25

With two weeks to go before the referendum on the Voice to Parliament, Amy Dale talks with activist, community leader, and signatory of the Uluru Statement From The Heart, Thomas Mayo about the referendum, the elders who have inspired him and how he fights back against trolling and misinformation. Supported by NobleOak.…

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The Downfall of Mel Tucker 37:03

10M ago37:03

37:03

USA Today Investigative Reporter Kenny Jacoby joins Justin Spiro to answer the major questions surrounding Mel Tucker's firing, the Title IX Investigation, Brenda Tracy's credibility, and more.By Justin Spiro

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Will Michigan State Owe Mel Tucker $80 Million? 31:35

10M ago31:35

31:35

Civil Rights and Employment Attorney Deborah Gordon joins Justin to give her expertise on the potential civil lawsuit and upcoming Title IX hearing between Mel Tucker and Michigan State University.By Justin Spiro

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Lions Fans Invaded Kansas City 18:17

10M ago18:17

18:17

Justin is joined by Detroit Lions fan George Kordas to talk about the impressive atmosphere at Arrowhead on Thursday night, the large turnout of Lions fans in Kansas City, and more!By Justin Spiro

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Episode 31 - Sally Dowling 43:50

10M ago43:50

43:50

In this episode, NSW Director of Public Prosecutions Sally Dowling chats about the best advice she has received as a legal practitioner, what justice means to her and her 'must watch' tv and movie recommendations. Supported by NobleOak.By The Law Society of NSW

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Episode 30: Nicholas Stewart (redux) 40:24

11M ago40:24

40:24

The 2022 winner of the Law Society's President's Medal, Nicholas Stewart, returns to Just Chat to discuss the cases and causes close to his heart, the aftermath of his win and recent trips to the cinema. Episode supported by NobleOak.By The Law Society of NSW

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What Does JT Compher Bring & Why It's Great To Be A Wolverine 49:56

12M ago49:56

49:56

Justin sits down with his good friend, NHL veteran, and Michigan Hockey legend Jack Johnson to discuss what JT Compher will bring to the Detroit Red Wings, playing for University of Michigan and coach Red Berenson, and more!By Justin Spiro

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Episode 29 - Andrew Tiedt 51:23

1y ago51:23

51:23

Andrew Tiedt has regularly helped LSJ in articles about Criminal Law. Now he sits down with Francisco Silva to talk about his journey into the profession, his thoughts about the jury system, and the moral conundrums of a criminal lawyer. Episode supported by NobleOak.By The Law Society of NSW

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Did the Red Wings Overpay J.T. Compher? 11:28

1y ago11:28

11:28

Colorado Avalanche writer and analyst Adrian Dater joins Justin Spiro to talk about the Detroit Red Wings signing former Avalanche Center J.T. Compher on Saturday and more.By Justin Spiro

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No, the Detroit Tigers are not a pleasant surprise 1:14:23

1y ago1:14:23

1:14:23

Chris Castellani of Barstool Sports joins Justin Spiro to discuss the disappointing 2023 Detroit Tigers.By Justin Spiro

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Episode 28 - Dom Knight 46:24

1y ago46:24

46:24

Dom Knight was studying law when he founded The Chaser with a group of friends. In this episode of Just Chat, he talks with Floyd Alexander-Hunt about his career with the satirical group, from how it runs as a business to how he almost got arrested. Supported by NobleOakBy The Law Society of NSW

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Did The Detroit Lions Blow The Draft? 21:56

1y ago21:56

21:56

ESPN NFL Analytics Writer Seth Walder believes Lions GM Brad Holmes made poor selections in the NFL Draft because his disregard for positional value. He joins Justin Spiro to explain his stance.By Justin Spiro

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Episode 27: James Allsop 42:55

1y ago42:55

42:55

James Allsop was Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia for 10 years. One month after leaving the role, he talks about how technology is changing the court system, his work in native title cases, and his proudest moments. Supported by NobleOak.By The Law Society of NSW

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Caleb Love Commits to Michigan 12:48

1+ y ago12:48

12:48

Chris Castellani of Barstool Sports joins Justin Spiro to talk about former North Carolina Guard Caleb Love's announcement that he will transfer to Michigan next season.By Justin Spiro

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Sweet 16 Preview - MSU vs. KSU w/ Tim Fitzgerald 37:52

1+ y ago37:52

37:52

Kansas State reporter and publisher of GoPowercat.com Tim Fitzgerald joins Justin Spiro to discuss the Sweet 16 matchup between the Michigan State Spartans and Kansas State Wildcats.By Justin Spiro

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MSU Keeps Dancing - Barstool's Jack McGuire Joins 36:11

1+ y ago36:11

36:11

Barstool Sports Content Creator Jack McGuire joins Justin to talk about Michigan State's impressive run in the NCAA Tournament and whether they can win it all.By Justin Spiro

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Episode 26 - Trent Wallace 52:09

1+ y ago52:09

52:09

For this week, Just Chat becomes Just Yarn. Trent Wallace now lives in Brisbane, but his journey in law went from his community in the Central Coast, to the legal centres in Sydney. He sits down with Francisco Silva for a yarn on his experience as a queer First Nations man, and the importance of pro-bono work. Supported by NobleOak…

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Episode 25 - Justice Dina Yehia 45:42

1+ y ago45:42

45:42

For the first episode of 2023, Keely McDonough sits down with NSW Supreme Court Justice Dina Yehia for a discussion about the moments that have shaped her career and how to make the profession more inclusive. Supported by NobleOak.By The Law Society of NSW

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Episode 24 - Joanne van der Plaat 45:36

1+ y ago45:36

45:36

For our final episode of 2022, Keely McDonough speaks to the Law Society's outgoing president, Joanne van der Plaat. Joanne reflects on navigating the profession out of COVID, the toll of natural disasters and a year of advocacy on many fronts. This episode is supported by NobleOakBy The Law Society of NSW

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Tom Izzo Blasts The Big Ten & Local Media 25:08

1+ y ago25:08

25:08

Lansing State Journal Reporter and Columnist Graham Couch joins Justin Spiro to discuss Tom Izzo's criticism of local reporters and the Big Ten after the conference's decision to give the University of Michigan a "public reprimand" for its role in "Tunnelgate."By Justin Spiro

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Episode 23 - Suzie Miller 46:33

1+ y ago46:33

46:33

Playwriter Suzie Miller worked as a lawyer in King's Cross when she got the calling to write a play about the stories she was living. Since then, her career has skyrocketed commercially and critically. As her play Prima Facie is about to start a Broadway run, Suzie releases her one-woman show about Ruth Bader Ginsberg, RBG: Of Many, One, currently …

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John U. Bacon Addresses MSU Report on "Tunnelgate" 27:22

1+ y ago27:22

27:22

Best-selling author and journalist John U. Bacon joins Justin Spiro to discuss his recent report regarding the "Tunnelgate" incident between Michigan and Michigan State players on October 29th, 2022.By Justin Spiro

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Episode 22 - Bill Browder 43:27

2y ago43:27

43:27

Bill Browder is a financier turned political activist, dubbed a chief enemy of Vladimir Putin. Dialling in from London, he tells Amy Dale about how the murder of his lawyer inspired a global campaign for Magnitsky laws. By The Law Society of NSW

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Episode 21 - Carina Ford 34:32

2y ago34:32

34:32

The Murugappan family became the face of Australia's tough asylum-seeker policies. Their lawyer Carina Ford dials in to talk about the family's return to Biloela, the unspoken trauma of immigrants, and the policies needed to support refugees.By The Law Society of NSW

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Episode 19 - Rick Welsh 48:33

2y ago48:33

48:33

Access to justice is at the heart of everything Rick Welsh does. The proud Murrawarri man is the coordinator of The Shed, an Aboriginal suicide prevention service based in Western Sydney, and speaks candidly to Keely McDonough about improving the Indigenous community’s relationship with the legal system.…

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Episode 18 - Courtney Bowie 40:06

2y ago40:06

40:06

Award-winning business owner and CEO Courtney Bowie is doing her part to create a world where law firms focus more on tackling gender discrimination, innovation and mental health than billable hours. Supported by Unisearch.By The Law Society of NSW

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Episode 17 - Diana Reid 34:09

2y ago34:09

34:09

Diana Reid was starting her legal career when the pandemic drove her to tick off a new bucket list item: write a book. Diana tells Amy Dale about the resulting bestseller and the letters exchanged with a legendary Australian author. Supported by Unisearch.By The Law Society of NSW

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Was The Shooting Of Patrick Lyoya Legally Justified? | Off The Curb Ep. 2 38:34

2y ago38:34

38:34

Justin Spiro and Attorney Wade Fink discuss the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya by Grand Rapids Police on April 4.By Justin Spiro

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Dwayne Haskins Tragedy, A.J. Hinch's Tigers, & Life at Barstool | Off The Curb Ep. 1 1:01:59

2+ y ago1:01:59

1:01:59

Justin Spiro addresses the tragic news of Dwayne Haskins' death at 24. Next, Chris Castellani of Barstool Sports joins to celebrate the wizardry of A.J. Hinch and an exciting Tigers season.By Justin Spiro

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Episode 16 - Tim Watson-Munro 31:05

2+ y ago31:05

31:05

From murderers and rapists to hitmen and gangsters, Criminal Psychologist Tim Watson-Munro has come face to face with some of the most violent individuals around Australia and the world. Tim sits down with Keely McDonough to discuss his colourful career, his unique perspective of the justice system and how he worked his way up from rock bottom. Sup…

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Episode 15 - Rachael Wallbank 43:29

2+ y ago43:29

43:29

Rachael Wallbank has been at the forefront of the cases that have shaped the law for transgender rights in Australia. As she approaches retirement, 30 years sober and 27 years as an affirmed female, Rachael reveals her path to happiness and why the profession must embrace difference. Supported by Unisearch.…

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Episode 14 - Thomas Russell 52:04

2+ y ago52:04

52:04

Thomas Russell is one of the state’s leading business lawyers – but he drives an Uber in his spare time and thinks you should too. Thomas sits down with LSJ to discuss the legal jargon he loves to hate, why he debates strangers on Facebook, how his first day in a courtroom shaped his career today, and why he is proud to be part of the Law Society’s…

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Episode 13 - Juliana Warner 47:03

2+ y ago47:03

47:03

We return for our final interview of the year and a chance to hear from Juliana Warner, Law Society's outgoing president. Juliana started her presidency with very defined plans for the profession, but the longest state lockdown ever recorded forced her to adapt her ideas to the ever-changing reality we were all experiencing. Amy Dale sits down with…

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Episode 12 - Amani Haydar 35:57

3y ago35:57

35:57

Amani Haydar is a lawyer, artist, advocate and mother who has just released her first book, The Mother Wound: detailing the aftermath of the murder of her mother by her husband, Amani’s father in 2015. Amani tells Amy Dale about returning to her darkest days to pen the memoir and where she stands in the debate about criminalising coercive control.…

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Episode 11 - Brendan Thomas 50:17

3y ago50:17

50:17

Legal Aid CEO and proud Wiradjuri man Brendan Thomas sits down with Amy Dale to talk about his decades of work improving the criminal justice system, what this year's NAIDOC theme means to him and why Aboriginal history should be visible on the streets of SydneyBy The Law Society of NSW

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