Best John Mellis Podcasts (2024)

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Michigan v. Jennifer Crumbley (Prosecuting the Parents of a Killer) 51:10

6h ago51:10

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Hello everyone, I've missed you. Due to a confluence of factors which I won't waste time or energy going into here, we had a slightly longer hiatus than I expected, but we are back and I expect the content to be a little more regular going forward. This episode is meaningful for a number of reasons. First, I bring on my law partner, Bob Gottlieb of…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 124 - 21/05/24 55:47

2M ago55:47

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It's the last one of the current season! This week we look back over the final two matches against Livingston at home and Ross County away, as well as the season in its entirety and towards the one to come. We're with the Dons Under 16s as they lift their league title, and Aberdeen Women as they bring their campaign to its conclusion. There's the J…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 123 - 14/05/24 31:02

2M ago31:02

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This week, we look back over a 4-0 thumping of Hibs at Easter Road and ahead to our final two matches of the season versus Livingston at home and Ross County away. We're with Aberdeen Women as their season culminates too, and the Dons Under 18s as they lifted their league title. There's a cruel end for Peterhead's Promotion hopes and a full round u…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 122 - 07/05/24 39:36

2M ago39:36

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This week we look back at the Aberdeen V St Johnstone match and ahead to the Hibs game this coming weekend. We're with the U18s as they faced a week where they played in the Scottish Youth Cup Final and continued their push to secure the league title too and Aberdeen Women are on the lookout for a new boss after Clint Lancaster announced he's leavi…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 121 - 30/04/24 53:46

2M ago53:46

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This week we look back at the game against Motherwell and forward to the match versus St Johnstone this coming weekend. Plus, Aberdeen Women take their Pittodrie bow for this season, and Aberdeen FC Under 18s prepare for the biggest match of this campaign to date when they square up against Rangers in The Scottish Youth Cup Final at Hampden. We're …

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 120 - 23/04/24 45:01

3M ago45:01

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Just once, wouldn't you settle for being flukey winners instead of gallant losers?! This week we look back at Celtic V Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup Semi Final and ahead to the first of the post split fixtures versus Motherwell this coming weekend. We're also with Aberdeen FC Under 18s and Aberdeen Women, as well as across the country and down the d…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 119 - 16/04/24 36:49

3M ago36:49

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This was always bound to happen. We record at 10am on Tuesday, Jimmy Thelin announced at lunchtime! We look back over the match against Dundee and ahead to the Scottish Cup Semi Final versus Celtic, as well as AOB there might have been around the club at 10 o'clock on Tuesday morning! We take a look at the fixtures this week for Aberdeen Women and …

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 118 - 09/04/24 33:59

3M ago33:59

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In this episode VAR finally gets it as we look back over the game between Livingston and Aberdeen which confirmed our Bottom Six participation this campaign. We look ahead too, as Dundee are our visitors this weekend, and we're with the Dons Under 18s in a week where they played both Rangers and Celtic in the league. And as the domestic season reac…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 117 - 01/04/24 38:51

3M ago38:51

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Happy Easter! In between chunks of chocolate, we review the must-win game that was Aberdeen V Ross County and look ahead to Livingston away this coming weekend. With no new manager announced as yet, we ask what the problem might be in appointing someone to the role? We're with the Dons Under 18s and Aberdeen Women in their week, and we check in aro…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 116 - 26/03/24 24:42

4M ago24:42

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No game to look back on for the first team this week, so we focus on the Aberdeen FC Under 18s and Aberdeen Women first off, plus check in with the Scotland Team during the international break as the countdown to the Summer continues. We preview the massive game against Ross County this weekend at Pittodrie, and we're down the divisions and across …

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 115 19/03/24 45:04

4M ago45:04

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Win ,Wobble, Win. The only constant is inconsistency. The one reliable factor - the unknown. And so begins another week reviewing the Dons this season. We look back at the matches against Dundee and Motherwell and ahead to Ross County a week on Saturday. Some great results for the Aberdeen FC Under 18s and Aberdeen FC Women to look back on, plus we…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 114 - 12/03/24 39:06

4M ago39:06

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One thing you can never say - being a Dons fan is boring. On occasion though, that actually might be quite refreshing, just for a short while. This week, we look back at the Scottish Cup Quarter Final victory over Kilmarnock, and ahead to the league games versus Dundee and Motherwell away under the guidance of Peter Leven. Who next for manager, and…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Ep 113 - 05/03/24 47:02

4M ago47:02

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This is becoming more like a self-help group than a podcast. This week we look back at our matches against St Johnstone and St Mirren, as well as ahead to the Scottish Cup Quarter Final against Kilmarnock at Pittodrie this Saturday lunchtime. There's action from the Aberdeen FC U18s and Aberdeen Women too, plus the latest from Cove Rangers and Pete…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 112 - 27/02/24 36:16

4M ago36:16

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Over the last few weeks, we've given up on third place, fourth place, and now, possibly even the Top 6. Are the Dons sleep-walking into a relegation battle?! We look back over the weekend match at Kilmarnock and ahead to another double-header week as we face both Saints. The Perth version visit Pittodrie on Wednesday, followed by a trip to Paisley …

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 111 - 20/02/24 39:58

5M ago39:58

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This week, we look back on our matches against Motherwell and Hibs and ahead to our away fixture versus Kilmarnock. Has European qualification through league placing slipped from our grasp altogether? Is Top 6 the next target to evaporate? Plus, we're with Aberdeen FC Under 18s, Aberdeen Women, Cove Rangers and Peterhead, as well as the Highland Le…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 110 - 13/02/24 36:34

5M ago36:34

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This week, we look back over the Scottish Cup Tie against Bonnyrigg Rose and ahead to the league matches versus Motherwell and Hibs at Pittodrie as Neil Warnock's short tenure continues. There's the latest from Aberdeen FC Under 18s and Aberdeen Women too, plus a look at Cove Rangers' exploits in the Scottish Cup, Highland League, Juniors and more.…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 109 - 08/02/24 41:56

5M ago41:56

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They say a week's a long time in politics, but often it can be in football too, and this has certainly been one of those! A new manager and three games to review in Dundee, Celtic and Rangers as well as a preview of the Scottish Cup fixture against Bonnyrigg Rose. There's the latest on the Aberdeen FC Under 18s as well as Aberdeen FC Women and we'r…

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Idaho v. Brian Draper and Torey Adamcik 53:14

5M ago53:14

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Welcome Back Listeners! In this episode of In Summation, Paul discusses a horror movie turned real life. Inspired by the 1996 horror classic, Scream, Brian Draper and Torey Adamcik donned ghostface masks, black robes, and hunting knives to murder their high school classmate and friend, Cassie Jo Stoddart. Not only did they stab her 30 times while s…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 108 - 30/01/24 38:34

5M ago38:34

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Here we are, back again after an unscheduled week off thanks to the lurgy / manflu - whatever you want to call it. Either way, it meant we felt as bad as you did after a draw against St Johnstone and a defeat to Hearts. We look back across those matches and ahead to Dundee and Celtic. Plus, there's the latest from across the club as we check in wit…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 107 - 16/01/23 30:09

6M ago30:09

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The Winter Shutdown is almost over, which no doubt means we'll now be deluged with snow until further notice once games are officially due to resume. It's always the way. This week, we preview the Dons trip to face Clyde in The Scottish Cup on Friday evening , and we look back over a disappointing week for the Under 18s and Dons Women. No joy furth…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 106 - 09/01/24 37:15

6M ago37:15

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With the Winter Shutdown in play we take the opportunity to look back over the Dons Season so far, and ask what would define success between now and the end of the campaign? What do we need to happen in the January transfer window? Will Barry Robson be Aberdeen manager come the end of the season? Can we still qualify for European football next year…

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United States v. Lori Loughlin, et al. (Varsity Blues Scandal) 51:57

6M ago51:57

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Remember Full House? Remember how wholesome and family-friendly it was? Remember Aunt Becky? She was married to Uncle Jesse. She was part of that wave of television which instilled good family values and strong moral character while still being funny and entertaining...life before the OC. But despite Lori Loughlin's fairly robust acting career, she…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 105 - 19/12/23 43:35

7M ago43:35

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Here it is - Episode 105, where this week we look back on matches against Eintracht Frankfurt and Rangers in the Viaplay Cup Final, and ahead to every match for the Dons between now and the winter shutdown. We're also down the divisions and across the country with Cove Rangers, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors, as well as action from Aber…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 104 - 12/12/23 52:18

7M ago52:18

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This week we look back on the matches against Kilmarnock and Hearts, and ahead to the games with Eintracht Frankfurt and Rangers in the Viaplay Cup Final. The Young Dons power on in their league campaign and have hopes of securing their own silverware this week against Banks O'Dee in the Aberdeenshire Shield Final. Aberdeen Women had their first ma…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 103 - 5/12/23 31:03

7M ago31:03

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This week, we look back to the matches against HJK Helsinki in Finland and Hibs at Easter Road, and ahead to Kilmarnock and Hearts at Pittodrie this week. We'll check in with the Under 18s too, plus the latest from Cove Rangers, Peterhead, Highland League and Juniors which should take all of a paragraph given most of the card was cancelled last wee…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 102 - 28/11/2023 45:31

8M ago45:31

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Those three little words which mean so much..."Penalty To Rangers" This week we look back at the match against Rangers as the top tier of Scottish Football resumed its programme of matches following the International Break. A preview too, of both the European fixture in Finland against HJK Helsinki as well as the league match away to Hibs at Easter…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 101 - 21/11/23 34:29

8M ago34:29

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This week , we look back to the Scottish National Team's remaining two Euro 24 Qualifying Matches in their group, having already secured their place in the Finals next Summer. And with the Dons, the resumption of domestic football for the men as they prepare to face Rangers at Pittodrie in the Sunday lunchtime kick off. There's action with the U18s…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 100 - 14/11/23 43:41

8M ago43:41

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This week for Episode 100, the Jekyll and Hyde show returns as we look back on the week that was with the Dons rightly receiving plaudits for their display against PAOK in the Europa Conference League, followed by a dismal defeat against Celtic in Scottish Premiership action on Sunday. Better news from Aberdeen FC's U18s and AFC Women as they prepa…

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California v. Calvin Broadus (Snoop Doggy Dogg) 52:19

8M ago52:19

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The 1990's were filled with high profile criminal trials for some of the most famous entertainers in the world. Michael Jackson and OJ Simpson headlined a list of extremely public trials, mostly centered in California. One case which seems to be getting lost amidst this glut of criminal prosecutions is the murder charge brought against a young up-a…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 99 - 7/11/23 46:49

8M ago46:49

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Well, what a difference a week makes, and spoiler alert - we think after 99 shows this may well be the first ever where all the Dons Teams have won their respective matches in the same week. Long may it continue. We're with the Dons First Team as they look back over their week against Motherwell and Hibs, and ahead to PAOK and Celtic AFC Women took…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 98 - 31/10/23 53:00

8M ago53:00

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If you thought you were going to cowk at PAOK, before the mare by Ayr, this is the show raking over the coals of the Dons week that was, for you. We look ahead to the matches against Motherwell in the league and Hibs in the Viaplay Cup too, and we're across the country and down the divisions catching up on the North East teams through the leagues a…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 97 - 24/10/23 30:15

9M ago30:15

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This week we look back at........well.....virtually nothing - thanks to Storm Babet. And we look forward to another match in the Europa Conference League against PAOK, followed by a Sunday lunchtime trip to Kilmarnock. As always, Pittodrie P.S. features expert analysis from Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie and is hosted by John Mellis Support the S…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 96 - 17/10/23 28:01

9M ago28:01

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This week on the show, no first team game to look back on so we're with the Under 18's, Aberdeen FC Women and the Dons Under 14s as the inaugural Craig Brown Memorial Trophy took place over the weekend at Cormack Park. We review the national team's match in Spain, and look ahead (at time of recording) to the friendly against France as well as the r…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 95 - 10/10/23 41:36

9M ago41:36

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In this week's show, we look back at our Europa Conference League Match against HJK Helsinki and our Scottish Premiership game versus St Johnstone. Plus ahead, (a little) to Dundee a week on Saturday as well as the Scotland matches in the International Break. Plus we're with Aberdeen FC Under 18s and Aberdeen Women as well as Cove Rangers, Peterhea…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 94 - 3/10/23 38:39

9M ago38:39

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Malky malkied and Beale bealin - it's been a decent week for the Dons. We look back upon the matches with Ross County (Take 2) in the Viaplay Cup and Rangers in the league - and ahead to HJK Helsinki in the Europa Conference League at Pittodrie and St Johnstone in the Premiership this coming weekend. Plus there's action from the Under 18s, AFC Wome…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 93 - 26/09/23 34:48

10M ago34:48

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In this episode we look back on our first Europa Conference League Away Trip to Frankfurt, as well as the Scottish Premiership tie at home to Ross County, and forward to the Viaplay Cup fixture in Dingwall against the Staggies tomorrow as well as the next league encounter when we face Rangers at Ibrox. Have we turned the corner? Are things on the u…

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Illinois v. August Spies, Albert Parsons, et al. (The Haymarket 8) 1:04:15

10M ago1:04:15

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Hello again friends and family, Bucking a recent trend of recent cases, today we head back roughly 140 years to Chicago in the 1880s. This is another case where a person or group's personal ideology was put on trial instead of the men and their individual actions themselves. It's a cautionary tale on what our justice system could become if we aren'…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 92 - 19/09/23 38:00

10M ago38:00

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In this episode we look back over the Hearts defeat at Tynecastle, ahead to our first trip in the Europa Conference League to Frankfurt, and even further into the future for the League and League Cup double-header home and away versus Ross County. Are we at full-on panic stations yet? And if not, should we be? Plus, we're with the Under 18s and Abe…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 91 - 12/09/23 25:16

10M ago25:16

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In the absence of a Dons game to review we begin with Scotland's dominant performance against Cyprus in the hope it's the first of two wins in a matter of days! We look ahead too to the Hearts away fixture this coming weekend and a week of great results for the Aberdeen FC Under 18s and Women. Plus, there's the latest on the mixed fortunes of Cove …

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 90 - 05/09/23 41:47

10M ago41:47

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Found lackin' against Hacken by a player who's crackin'. This week we look back at the return leg against BK Hacken at Pittodrie and the Hibs match on Sunday in the Scottish Premiership. Is it too soon for panic stations? How do you rate our chances in the Europa Conference League? We're with the Under 18s and Aberdeen FC Women as they complete mor…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 89 - 29/08/23 48:06

11M ago48:06

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Crackin' in Hacken to back'n'lackin' As the Dons begin their European / Domestic, Thursday / Sunday schedule until (at least) Christmas (Hey, hope springs eternal), we look back at two incredibly different 2-2 draws. Plus, we preview the European return at a sell-out Pittodrie as well as the league match against Hibs, who appear to have Hibsed it, …

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 88 - 22/08/23 37:48

11M ago37:48

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Recorded on the morning of Tuesday 22nd August, (and therefore just hours before the unveiling of Jamie McGrath), in this episode we look back at the match against Stirling Albion in the Viaplay Cup on Friday night, and ahead to the first of our European ties versus BK Hacken away on Thursday, followed by Scottish Premiership action on Sunday versu…

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Florida v. Jamell Demons (YNW Melly) 57:22

11M ago57:22

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Greetings friends of In Summation - The Final Word. Today's episode explores the unusual trial of Jamell Demons, aka YNW Melly, who was charged with the double murder of his close friends in what prosecutors claimed was staged to look like a drive-by shooting. This case has it all: gang members, rap stars, lyrics about murder, unusual crime scene f…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 87 - 15/08/23 35:31

11M ago35:31

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This week, we look back on the campaign opener for Pittodrie against Champions Celtic, and ahead to our Viaplay Cup match versus Stirling Albion on Friday evening, before the match counter starts ticking over at two games per week for the foreseeable future. There's the latest from the fortunes of the Under 18s as well as news on a positive start t…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 86 - 08/08/23 33:23

11M ago33:23

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Loads of huff and puff but no shots on target in the first league match of the season at The Tony Macaroni Arena against Livingston. We look back on that one, (but thankfully not for long), because this weekend Champions Celtic are the first visitors to Pittodrie this league campaign. We preview that as well as casting a glance at our potential Eur…

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Pittodrie P.S - Episode 85 - 01/08/23 42:23

11M ago42:23

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And......we're back in the room. As the Dons prepare to embark upon Season 23/24, we cast our collective eye over all the goings on, the ins and outs of the close season since we last convened. We chat new signings, and preview the Livingston match this coming weekend. Plus, as always we're down the divisions and across the country to follow the fo…

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Wisconsin v. Mark Jensen 53:01

12M ago53:01

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Welcome back one and all. In this installment of In Summation - The Final Word, Paul breaks down one of the elements of the 6th Amendment confrontation clause. Generally speaking, a criminal defendant has the right to confront an accuser, or someone producing evidence or testimony against them. This is the basis for the rule against using hearsay a…

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Neil Heslin & Scarlet Lewis v. Alex Jones (Defamation) 1:16:42

1y ago1:16:42

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Greetings and welcome back to In Summation - The Final Word. In this episode, Paul explores one of the select carve outs to the 1st Amendment's guarantee to free speech. With several very high profile cases on this topic in the last few years, it felt worthwhile for Paul to go through what defamation is, how it works, and why this particular brand …

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Roe v. Wade & Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization 1:11:05

1y ago1:11:05

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The long hiatus is over. Paul's trial in upstate New York is over and there are many cases to discuss on the horizon. For the grand return after an exhausting and stressful fight over a murder case, Paul is back discussing the two seminal cases on one of American culture's biggest lightning rods. We're going to discuss the arguments for and against…

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Pittodrie P.S. - Episode 84 - 30/05/23 43:28

1y ago43:28

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We look back at the matches against St Mirren at Pittodrie and Celtic at Celtic Park. Thank God that one didn't count. And there's the final news of the season from Aberdeen U18s, along with a hat-tip to some of their even younger compatriots. As always, the show features expert contribution from Andrew Shinie and Dave Macdermid and is hosted by Jo…

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