Best Brett Cain Podcasts (2025)

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350. BONUS: Local AI SEO — How to Stay Visible as Search Shifts (Webinar Replay) 45:31

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AI is rewriting the rules of local search. Google is no longer the only gatekeeper—chatbots, Bing, and AI-driven directories are now deciding who shows up when injury victims search for help. In this webinar replay, Rankings.io experts break down what personal injury firms must do today to stay visible tomorrow. Learn: How AI pulls (and misreads) y…

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177. CrimeCon, Donna Adelson, Immunity, and More 55:21

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We discuss our time at CrimeCon, the verdict in the Donna Adelson case, what immunity means for Wendi Adelson, and more. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTo…

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349. Mass Torts Without the Overhead w/ Gregg Goldfarb 29:06

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What if you could run a thriving PI firm with a skeleton crew—and still take on Fortune 500 giants? Gregg Goldfarb has spent three decades adapting to the ever-changing world of personal injury law. From police brutality cases in the Rodney King era to today’s mass tort battles, Gregg has learned how to stay lean, minimize risk, and seize opportuni…

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167. Vanishing Natives with Ed Dentzel, Part 1 of 2 56:57

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What does it mean to disappear when so few notice? What does it mean to disappear from the very place meant to protect your presence? In the first half of a two-part conversation, I speak with Ed Dentzel — an expert on missing persons cases and the host of The Unfound podcast — about the unsettling realities surrounding disappearances of Native peo…

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Illegitimi Non Carborundum to ? with Christy Weykamp and THE WIVES - Part 2 46:48

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It's PART 2! The thrilling conclusion! Find out if the wives are victorious or if Matt and Jethro can make it to the finish line first!By Matt Hartman and Jethro Nolen

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176. SA Alison Healey on Justice for Rachel Morin 54:53

11d ago54:53

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Rachel Morin just wanted to go for a jog when she was brutally attacked and murdered. State's Attorney Alison Healey joins us to discuss the prosecution of her murderer, Victor Antonio Martinez Hernandez. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow…

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348. The Client-First Strategy Behind 25% More Personal Injury Cases w/ Monty Cain 17:32

5d ago17:32

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Most firms chase more leads. Monty Cain squeezed more cases out of the leads he already had. By treating law like customer service, retooling intake, and training his team to spot mild TBI patterns, he uncovered value hiding in plain sight. On trucking files, he goes past the driver to expose carrier‑level failures—and he helped cement the right to…

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166. The Girls on the Bridge: The Delphi Murders with Brett Talley 1:41:34

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In February 2017, two friends—13-year-old Abby Williams and 14-year-old Libby German—set out across a bridge in Delphi, Indiana. They never came home. What followed was one of the most haunting and widely followed true crime cases in America. In this episode, I speak with Brett Talley, co-host of The Prosecutors Podcast, about the long journey from…

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165. The Shadow of the Bridge: The Delphi Murders with Kevin Greenlee and Áine Cain, Part 2 of 2 54:16

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When 13-year-old Abby Williams and 14-year-old Libby German disappeared from an abandoned railroad bridge on February 13, 2017, the community rushed to search for them. Once they were found murdered, law enforcement began the arduous process of searching for their killer. But, at the end of the day, it was clear from the investigation by Kevin Gree…

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164. The Shadow of the Bridge: The Delphi Murders with Kevin Greenlee and Áine Cain, Part 1 of 2 1:04:30

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On an unseasonably warm February day in 2017 in Delphi, Indiana, two friends, 13-year-old Abby Williams and 14-year-old Libby German, decided on a whim to head out to the trails near their homes. An abandoned railroad bridge that once carried trains gave way over time to the feet of residents. Many would venture out onto the bridge only to find the…

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Illegitimi Non Carborundum to ? with Christy Weykamp and THE WIVES - Part 1 1:11:02

7d ago1:11:02

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From made up Latin to funny make 'em ups Jethro and Matt are at it again this time with their wives back again for another race to see who will reign supreme! Find out!By Matt Hartman and Jethro Nolen

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Chp. 1 - Off the Mangrove Coast 44:25

11d ago44:25

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Join me for Chapter One of the Ironside Story Series. I will be reading some of my favorite books, novellas, short stories and poems and providing a little insight and commentary. Pick up "Off the Mangrove Coast" Here Subscribe to the "How to Take Over the World Podcast" Here Join EXIT.org exitgroup.us Subscribe to the "Becoming the Main Character"…

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Ep. 109 - Five Decembers by James Kestrel 44:20

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I found Five Decembers by chance. A happy chance because it is one of my all-time favorite stories. I am joined by the author, James Kestrel, to talk about the story and his life as well as lessons learned. Follow him on Twitter (X) @JamesKestrel Pick up "Five Decembers" Here

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175. The Shadow of the Bridge - Interview with Kevin Greenlee and Aine Cain 51:51

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Kevin and Aine from The Murder Sheet join us to discuss their must read deep dive into the Delphi Murders. What did they learn? What surprised them? And what do they think about Richard Allen now? Pick up Shadow of the Bridge here: https://a.co/d/gFYYUfe LEGAL BRIEFS: Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcas…

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347. He Gets 80% of Trucking Cases Without Referrals: 3 Pillars of Proof w/ David Craig 24:05

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Most firms live off referrals. David Craig flipped that script — now 80% of his cases come directly from consumers. That pivot made him Indiana’s go-to trucking lawyer and a national force in PI. In this episode, David shares the 3 Pillars of Proof that helped him dominate one of the toughest niches in law: Proof of Expertise: Books and a podcast t…

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346. Bonus: Books Into Cases - Education Marketing for PI Firms w/ Kara Prior 17:34

14d ago17:34

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Content that creates authority. Social ads that set appointments. Referrals that actually call back. Kara Prior (President, James Publishing / James Amplifier) shares how PI firms are converting attention into signed clients—using niche books, AI-cloned video, and a referral system that delivers. Kara explains: Why niche authority books beat generi…

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163. Giving Voice Through Film with Amanda Erickson 57:09

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Amanda Erickson grew up in the Boston suburbs, always knowing there was something a little different about her - the dark pigmentation in her skin. Years later, she would reconnect with her father, who lived on the San Carlos Apache reservation in Arizona. This would begin a journey that would lead her to connect with her Indigenous heritage and tr…

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Diffusion of Responsibility to ? with Jeffrey Winer 1:08:19

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For Matt and Jethro it's time to wander off to another destination. And what do they know? It's all Latin to them, right? So good luck and enjoy!By Matt Hartman and Jethro Nolen

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174. The Supreme Court and Universal Injunctions 56:03

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The Supreme Court issued its opinion on universal injunctions, and it was not what we expected. What does it mean? Is it right? And what is next? We tackle this complicated and incredibly important decision. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Fol…

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345. This Cookie Outsells Billboards: Fortune Cookie Marketing w/ Shawn Porat 23:55

19d ago23:55

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Billboards, bus wraps, and TV ads are fighting for the same split-second of attention. But what if you could get your brand in front of someone at the exact moment they’re relaxed, focused, and open to suggestion — without competing against 20 other lawyers in the same space? Shawn Porat is the founder and Chief Fortune Officer of OpenFortune — the…

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162. The Love Has Won Cult with Andrew-Ryan Profaci 1:04:29

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Amy Carlson claimed to be the reincarnation of Robin Williams, Joan of Arc, Marilyn Monroe, Jesus Christ and the Hawaiian goddess Pele—along with being Elvis Presley’s mother and Donald Trump’s daughter in other lifetimes. In 2023, the HBO documentary Love Has Won: The Mother God Cult traced Carlson’s journey from a McDonald’s manager in Dallas to …

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Albert Kahn to ? with Ben Young 59:31

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And they ar eoff! Matt and Jethro take off toward another destination. But who is actually responsible for this destination? Can we place blame? YES on Ben Young! Check out what HE can do!By Matt Hartman and Jethro Nolen

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344. BONUS: Follow Them Everywhere: The Programmatic Advantage for PI Firms 49:07

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Only one in ten PI firms is using programmatic advertising. That means the other nine are sacrificing market share. And cases. If your ads aren’t following your ideal clients from Candy Crush to connected TV, it’s time to change that. In this special bonus replay of our live Rankings webinar, CEO Chris Dreyer and Director of Paid Ads Brianna Sudbur…

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173. Capturing Their Killer: The Girls on the High Bridge 58:16

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We give you a behind-the-scenes look at the new Hulu documentary on the Delphi case, Capturing Their Killer: The Girls on the High Bridge. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang ou…

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343. 3 Rules for Building a Trial-First Personal Injury Practice w/ Brett Turnbull 32:11

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Most personal injury firms treat trials as a last resort. Brett Turnbull built his entire business around it. And made it profitable. In this episode, Brett reveals the marketing and operational systems driving his national trial practice. He breaks down his three-part framework — money, marketing, and operations — and shows how each part works tog…

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161. The Murder of Morgan Dana Harrington with Gil and Dan Harrington, Part 2 of 2 48:43

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When Morgan Dana Harrington went missing and was then found dead in a Virginia field, her parents' world was shattered. When her parents found out about the long string of crimes that went unpunished by her killer, Jesse Matthew Jr., they turned their outrage into a fight to "save the next girl." Morgan was a vibrant 20-year-old college student att…

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None Pizza with Left Beef to ? with Cliff Hughes 47:46

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Mat and Jethro are building up quite a following! But that's not all the building that's happening this week as they leave a delicious order and head to parts unknown! And check out Cliff Hughes' work!By Matt Hartman and Jethro Nolen

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172. True Crime Updates - Kohberger Plea, Ellen Greenberg and More 59:25

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We look at some of the latest updates in the world of true crime, including plea waiver conversations with Bryan Kohberger, movement or lack thereof in the Ellen Greenberg case, and more. LEGAL BRIEFS: Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us…

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342. Marketing Budgets Decoded: What to Do with $100K, $1M, and $10M w/ James Helm 54:53

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As the founder of TopDog Law, James Helm has gone from $5K in monthly lead buys to seven figures a month across paid social, billboards, and more. If you're wondering where your budget should go—at $100K, $1M, or $10M—this is the guy to learn from. In this conversation, James shares: The hidden risks of under-spending (or over-hiring) Why creative …

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160. The Murder of Morgan Dana Harrington, with Gil and Dan Harrington, Part 1 of 2 57:01

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Morgan Dana Harrington was a vibrant 20-year-old college student attending a Metallica concert in Charlottesville, Virginia, when she vanished in 2009—an event that captured national attention and ignited public grief. Her killer wasn’t identified until the 2014 abduction and murder of another University of Virginia student, 18-year-old Hannah Grah…

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Cain's Jawbone to ? with Jennifer Huston 53:15

1M ago53:15

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Meme alert! And while Jethro and Matt certainly hope something in this episode generates a meme it's more about the destination. Or is it about the journey? No one knows and he we goes!By Matt Hartman and Jethro Nolen

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171. Generation Why's Aaron Habel 55:39

2M ago55:39

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Aaron from Generation Why joins us to talk true crime, his long running hit podcast, and why we love doing what we do. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTok …

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341. Litigate Everything: How Blake Swan Built a 6-State Firm with Ruthless Intake and Data Discipline 35:13

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By litigating 80% of his cases, tracking every KPI that matters, and building an intake team with zero missed calls, Blake Swan has scaled Keller Swan to six states and 37+ staff — without losing control. In this episode, Blake breaks down the exact systems and decisions that powered his explosive growth. From AI-backed intake to profit-by-pod dash…

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159. The Wages of Sin: Investigating Sexual Abuse in the Protestant Church with Robert Peters 1:04:40

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Robert Peters spent most of his life as a prosecutor and a Christian. Those two things came together when he took his position as the director of institutional response for GRACE, an organization that investigates sexual abuse in Protestant churches. Founded in 2003 after a reporter called the founder about a case of sexual abuse mishandled by a pa…

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Boys Planet to ? with Quinlin MacKenzie 47:01

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Now THIS is a strange one and Matt and Jethro need to solve the age old mystery of how to get from where they were to where they are . . . or where they are to where they were . . . or . . . none of this makes sense! Can you bring some order to it????By Matt Hartman and Jethro Nolen

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170. The Asha Degree Case - Skip Foster Interview Breakdown 52:45

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After 25 years without answers, the Asha Degree missing person case has heated up as law enforcement received new information casting suspicion on Roy and Connie Dedmon. Skip Foster, former editor-in-chief of the Shelby Star at the time of Asha's disappearance, and now Dedmon Family spokesperson, talked with us on our last episode. This week, we sh…

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340. The Trial Method Behind $90M Verdicts (With One Paralegal) w/ Eric Fong 30:48

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Growth is the goal for many trial attorneys — more cases, more verdicts, more visibility. But where most zig, Eric Fong zags. With just one paralegal and complete commitment to the work, he turned down a $25K offer and won a $91 million verdict — the largest in Washington State history. Eric doesn’t chase scale. He builds deep focus. That focus com…

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158. Prescription for Pain with Philip Eil 1:27:59

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Paul Volkman was a University of Chicago-trained doctor who seemed destined for greatness. Instead, he was sentenced to life in prison for the prescriptions he wrote that devastated southern Ohio and the surrounding areas. In the tradition of true crime, Philip Eil tells Volkman's story and the sordid history that led to the American opioid epidemi…

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Aphantasia to ? with Mason Dixon 1:00:59

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Jethro and matt wander on in search of new sights and new sounds? Maybe as they explore worlds known to many but unknown to them like some sort of Postmodern Jukebox . . .By Matt Hartman and Jethro Nolen

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339. BONUS: How to Leverage AI and Score More Signed Cases a Webinar Replay w/ Kat Taylor 1:06:50

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In this tactical webinar replay, Rankings founder Chris Dreyer is joined by Director of Link Building Kat Taylor to map out exactly how personal injury firms can boost visibility in AI search results using off-site signals. Search is changing—fast. And if your off-site strategy is stuck in 2015, your rankings won’t survive the AI shift. You’ll lear…

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338. Grow Faster by Spending Less: Inside the Most Efficient PI Firm w/ Michael McCready 36:32

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Michael McCready builds systems that attract cases. His firm is a high-efficiency legal operation trusted by top advertisers and referral partners across the country. With over 30 years in PI law and a remote B2B setup from Puerto Rico, he’s engineered a firm that elite advertisers trust with their biggest cases. In this episode, Michael shares how…

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157. CSI: Indian Country with Haley Omeasoo 59:47

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When Haley Omeasoo was at the University of Montana, she remembers hearing the news that her friend, classmate and relative, Ashley Loring Heavyrunner went missing. Years later, Haley, a doctoral student in forensic anthropology, has founded a growing nonprofit organization focused on bringing crime scene investigation services to reservations. Aft…

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Transcendental Youth to ? with Brett Bavar 59:14

2M ago59:14

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Leaving music behind and heading for something they can't quite picture Matt and Jethro stroll along with guest Brett Bavar into a totally new topic of interest!By Matt Hartman and Jethro Nolen

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169. The Asha Degree Case: The Dedmons Speak 1:08:30

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The Asha Degree disappearance, which had been cold for 25 years, has heated up in the last six months, with law enforcement executing search warrants and casting suspicion on Roy and Connie Dedmon and their daughters. Skip Foster was the editor in chief of the Shelby Star when Asha disappeared, and now he has taken on the role of the Dedmon family …

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168. Kohberger Pleads, Diddy (Mostly) Skates, We Discuss 1:07:06

2M ago1:07:06

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It was a mixed bag for justice as Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to the murders of four Idaho college students while a jury acquitted Sean Combs of most of the serious charges against him. We let you know what it all means and tell you what comes next. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the…

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337. Zero Staff. No Ads. $1.3M in Year One: Solo PI Success w/ Carlos Dominguez 17:31

2M ago17:31

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Forget the big team, big spend, big promises formula. Carlos Dominguez built a million-dollar PI firm in Miami—without a single employee or a dime on ads. How? By breaking every “rule” of modern law firm growth. This episode challenges what most lawyers think it takes to win. Carlos shares exactly how he turned cold starts and courtroom chops into …

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156. Painting the Missing, Murdered and Marginalized with Brian Macguire 59:09

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From Juárez to the Indigenous reservations of Montana, Irish artist Brian Macguire has used his paintings to build his awareness and as his form of protest against the marginalization of certain people. Macguire, who grew up during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, knows the suffering of the disappeared all too well. To see Brian's work: https://ww…

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Spot (franchise) to ? with Quinn Block 56:02

2M ago56:02

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Jethro and Matt are at it again! This time climbing the highest mountains in search of their destination thanks to listener Quinn Block! Take a listen!By Matt Hartman and Jethro Nolen

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167. Claire St. Amant and her Killer Story 44:22

2M ago44:22

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Our friend Claire St. Amant joins the show to discuss her new book--which could not be more timely--Killer Story: The Truth Behind True Crime Television. Claire spent nearly a decade in network television chasing the biggest true crime stories in the country, including the murder of Chris Kyle, plastic-surgeon-turned-murder-for-hire suspect Thomas …

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336. Pop the Limits: Get to Court Fast & Win Big w/ Andy Citrin 21:37

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Andy Citrin has built his reputation on urgency, precision, and courtroom pressure. With over 40 years in the game, $600M recovered, and a mock courtroom in-house, Citrin’s not just practicing law—he’s coaching a new generation to dominate it. In this episode, Andy reveals the W.I.N.S. and T.R.I.A.L. frameworks powering his firm’s rapid-response st…