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Cross Lab is where trial attorneys get hands-on with the art of constructive cross-examination. Hosted by career actors and expert storytellers Steve Hohman and Olivia Espinosa—who’ve played mock witnesses in over 1,500 cross-examinations—this podcast is packed with the POV you’re missing and won’t find anywhere else. Join us as we bring together your attorney peers for realistic cross simulations, where they’ll share their trials (and errors), personal insights, and real-world experiences. You’ll also discover how different approaches to the same witness can impact both their testimony and your jury’s perception. BONUS: No matter where you are in your career, you’ll bank TONS of fresh storytelling strategies, reusable cross chapters, and imagination-sparking word choices for your next depo or trial! Don’t miss our special Cross-Pollination episodes, where we explore the layers of effective storytelling for audiences, alongside industry collaborators. Tune in and subscribe to Cross Lab!
Cross Lab is where trial attorneys get hands-on with the art of constructive cross-examination. Hosted by career actors and expert storytellers Steve Hohman and Olivia Espinosa—who’ve played mock witnesses in over 1,500 cross-examinations—this podcast is packed with the POV you’re missing and won’t find anywhere else. Join us as we bring together your attorney peers for realistic cross simulations, where they’ll share their trials (and errors), personal insights, and real-world experiences. You’ll also discover how different approaches to the same witness can impact both their testimony and your jury’s perception. BONUS: No matter where you are in your career, you’ll bank TONS of fresh storytelling strategies, reusable cross chapters, and imagination-sparking word choices for your next depo or trial! Don’t miss our special Cross-Pollination episodes, where we explore the layers of effective storytelling for audiences, alongside industry collaborators. Tune in and subscribe to Cross Lab!
Hosts Steve Hohman and Olivia Espinosa are joined by personal injury and family law attorney Shane Henry , as well as noted TV, film and theater actor, producer and director Jean Bruce Scott . Watch as Shane cross-examines Jean, who plays this episode’s mock witness—a devoted grandma testifying on behalf of her son who’s seeking primary custody of his 2 children. Shane challenges Jean’s claims in this masterclass of constructive cross-examination. What’s covered in this episode: The funnel that traps the witness and triggers the jury’s ‘aha!’ moment What Bryan Cranston and Tom Hanks share—and why it’s essential for trial lawyers How a fact-focused cross can open doors you didn’t expect The low-key cue that signals you’ve got the opposing witness under your control A simple way to collect testimony gold—ready for closing, ASAP Time Stamps 00:00 What’s Cross Lab? 2:55 The real power of constructive cross—for your witness, judge, and jury 10:15 Structuring your questions to box in the witness and create an ‘aha!’ moment for the jury 17:45 The “secret” to performing that hooks your audience and keeps you credible 21:25 What successful big-money verdict attorneys have in common 29:30 Mock Case Overview: Stills vs. Stills 34:34 Shane’s Cross: Building a clear picture—one fact at a time 57:14 A subtle cue that proves you're steering the witness 59:56 How to collect key testimony—so your closing organizes itself 1:09:17 Tips for managing performance anxiety 1:13:41 Top takeaways if you had to cross a witness like this To get free resources for your next trial go to HausImprov.com…
We’re calling this special episode of Cross Lab…Cross Pollination ! Hosts Steve Hohman and Olivia Espinosa are bringing together their community of theater makers and professional storytellers for a powerful conversation. Our guests—Cecelia Kouma, Mabelle Reynoso , and Arturo Medina from Playwrights Project —are producers, actors, playwrights, and educators who teach playwriting in prisons. Tune in as they share their work, their wisdom, and storytelling techniques that can transform how you build narratives in the courtroom. Instagram @playwrightsproject What’s covered in this episode: How to turn facts into a story—even if you don’t think you're a storyteller 4 story kickstarters for a compelling narrative The essential hook that makes your listener root for your client Why “falling in love” with your client is non-negotiable The no-brainer step to make your opening statement click with your fact-finders Time Stamps 00:00 What’s this special episode of Cross Lab all about? 5:23 About Playwrights Project and their work in carceral spaces 11:29 The power of storytelling for healing and transformation 17:32 Where to start—4 storytelling lifelines when you’re buried under a mountain of facts 25:30 How to unlock your client’s real story—and why they’re giving you the “safe” version 32:40 What the best attorneys we’ve seen have in common 39:23 The #1 thing your listener needs for a story to land and feel real 49:00 How to make sure your story is fleshed out and accessible for anyone (perfect for an opening statement!) 1:06:03 Don’t think you're a storyteller? Here’s the cure. To get free resources for your next trial go to HausImprov.com…
In this episode of Cross Lab , hosts Steve Hohman and Olivia Espinosa are joined by plaintiff’s attorney Federico Lathrop and estate and trust attorney Mike Hackard . Watch as they cross-examine Steve, who plays an occupational consultant and defense expert witness. They’ll challenge his opinion on the employability of the plaintiff, whose medical assessments reveal severe limitations that impact his ability to work. Instagram: @hackard_law @fedelawyer What’s covered in this episode: How to balance expectations and earn trust with emotionally charged clients The double edge sword of multi-fact questions Questions that expose biases—no matter what the witness answers What successful lawyers you love have in common Why the word “AND” is the invitation you want to give to your jury Time Stamps 00:00 What’s Cross Lab? 11:11 Balancing trust and expectations with clients experiencing trauma and grief 19:42 Mock Case Overview: Grayson vs. NextGen and Samuel Dent 21:55 Federico’s Cross: Exposing biases—no matter what the witness answers 40:14 What looping aka repeating your witness’s words does to an expert 45:09 The power (and danger) of stacking multiple facts into one question 49:28 The common traits successful lawyers have 53:12 Mike Cross: Word selection that paints a picture 1:11:48 The magic of "AND" for your jury 1:13:12 Top takeaways if you had to cross a witness like this To get free resources for your next trial go to HausImprov.com…
In this episode of Cross Lab , hosts Steve Hohman and Olivia Espinosa are joined by barrister and advocacy coach Bibi Badejo . Watch Bibi cross-examine both Steve and Olivia, who portray a divorced couple where neither party has clean hands. Bibi skillfully challenges each of their stories and their roles in a complex, multi-suit case involving large sums of money, kids and old wounds. What’s covered in this episode: The foundation you can lay that boxes any witness in—and pays off big time A go-to framework for defending your client (even when their actions make zero sense) What your listener is really thinking when you’re sticking a witness to the question The sneaky way to trap a witness in their own admissions How to slice away a witness's opinion from the real evidence Time Stamps 00:00 What’s Cross Lab? 2:20 The question to ask yourself that steers the judge and jury where you want them 3:14 How to adjust your language for judges and juries—and what juries don't want from you 6:18 A genius ‘common sense’ strategy to defend your client’s actions (even when they don’t make sense) 17:00 Mock Case Overview: Butler vs. Butler 19:38 Bibi’s Cross on Dane Butler: One fact questions that lay the foundation for a big payoff! 38:18 Painting a picture with facts that corner the witness and let their discomfort tell your story. 43:01 How starting with general questions can trap a witness with their own admissions 48:28 What your listener is thinking when you hold a witness to the question 55:26 Cross of Lily: Expertly separating a witness's opinion from the real evidence 1:20:02 Repetition that works for you—no matter what the witness says Bibi’s website: https://www.theadvocacycoach.com/ The Advocacy Podcast https://www.theadvocacypodcast.com/ To get free resources for your next trial go to HausImprov.com…
In this episode of Cross Lab , hosts Steve Hohman and Olivia Espinosa are joined by plaintiff’s attorney Mark Choate and criminal defense/DUI attorneys Chuck Rathburn and Bruce Ringstrom . Watch them cross-examine Olivia, who portrays a toxicologist and expert witness on behalf of the state. They’ll challenge the expert’s opinion on the validity of the BAC and blood draw procedures. What’s covered in this episode: How crossing an expert witness can change your word selection The hidden role gender can play in your cross-examination An easy demonstrative to illustrate percentage points for your jury Using the expert to expose mishandlings in the case and create reasonable doubt What taking a moment to pause can do to a witness The trap you can fall into when you know their case well—and how to fix it Time Stamps 00:00 What’s Cross Lab? 04:05 How an expert witness can change your approach to word selection 12:06 Mock Case Overview: State of Washington vs. Oscar Phillips 13:28 Chuck Rathburn’s Cross: Painting a clear picture of contamination 27:05 Approaching gender with an expert? 33:03 Simple demonstratives to illustrate the difference a few percentage points can make in BAC levels 35:17 Mark Choate’s Cross: Determining the level of intoxication 45:51 Leveraging the expert to expose other mishandlings in the case and create reasonable doubt 53:06 Bruce Ringstrom’s Cross: Exposing the expert’s lack of hands-on involvement 1:06:46 The impact your reset has on a witness 1:10:14 Top takeaways if you had to cross a witness like this 1:12:37 The trap of knowing too much—and how to fix it To get free resources for your next trial go to HausImprov.com…
In this episode of Cross Lab , hosts Steve Hohman and Olivia Espinosa welcome personal injury trial attorneys Susie Injijian and Jon Choate , along with personal injury and criminal defense attorney Russell Goodrow . Watch as these 3 attorneys cross-examine Steve, who portrays an expert radiologist on behalf of the defense. They’ll challenge his opinion that only soft tissue injuries and pre-existing conditions—not lingering effects from MTBI—are present in the plaintiff. What’s covered in this episode: Techniques for a 'yes, and' cross-examination that questions expert conclusions How to score points against an expert who protests too much The power of improvised loops to solidify words and concepts for the jury How to leverage the power of what an expert doesn’t know The offensive word that will make an expert witness bristle (even if it’s the truth) Time Stamps 00:00 What’s Cross Lab? 3:18 How to start formulating a cross 6:22 Case Description: Sandra Little v. Grant School District & Gary Carpenter 9:20 Jon Choate’s cross: Word choice that paints a clear picture for the jury 19:35 How to stay out of an argument with the witness 29:40 Russell Goodrow’s cross: Loops to control a witness and an easy physical demonstrative 40:55 What to do when a witness that won’t answer the question 49:50 Susie Injijan’s cross: Techniques for being an effective teacher/guide for the jury 1:00:47 The word that no expert will want to hear (because it’s sooo good for you) 1:04:48 Your biggest weapon in the courtroom 1:09:44 Top takeaways of you had to cross a witness like this Would you like to be a guest or have an idea for a future episode, reach out to us here! Cross Lab is powered by LawPods. Get FREE narrative building resources for the courtroom here!…
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