PODCAST · business
Objection! You're Fiction
by BFKP Productions
Produced by Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina, "Objection! You're Fiction" provides an engaging and offbeat exploration of the legal quandaries facing our favorite characters in television and movies. Every episode invites listeners into the proverbial podcast chambers as our hosts, debate, discuss, and dissect the legal intricacies woven into these fictional narratives. From exploring the criminal liability of the Roy siblings in Succession to the child custody issues at play in Adam Sandler's Big Daddy, no fictional character is safe from the over zealous inquiries of our legal hosts. Featuring insightful conversations with guest attorneys, in-depth breakdowns of plot-specific legal scenarios, and an accessible approach that both legal professionals and layman fans can appreciate, "Objection! You're Fiction" challenges your perception of fictional worlds through the lens of the law. Whether you're a dedicated fan of cinematic universes, an ardent follower of prestige T
Episodes
-
The Secrets That Can Destroy a Divorce Case | HBO’s War Ep. 2 (with Jamie Kleidman and John Spagna)
On this episode of Objection! You're Fiction!, Lee Bergstein and Jamie Kleidman are joined by attorney John Spagna, a partner at Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP, for the second installment of their HBO War recap series, breaking down Episode 2, "No More Nasty Surprises." As Morgan and...
-
Can an Affair Destroy a Prenup? | HBO’s War Explained (with Jamie Kleidman)
On this episode of Objection! You’re Fiction, Lee is joined by his wife and colleague, Jamie Kleidman, for the first installment in a new series breaking down HBO’s War, a drama centered on a high-profile divorce, a contested prenup, and two law firms racing to control the narrative. Lee and…
more -
The Business Behind The Blockbusters (with Stacy Spikes)
On this episode of Objection! You’re Fiction, we’re joined by Stacy Spikes, co-founder and CEO of MoviePass, to explore the evolution of the movie industry—from the rise and revival of MoviePass to the future of entertainment. We break down Ryan Coogler’s headline-making Sinners deal, unpacking...
-
Medieval Law Vs. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
On this episode of Objection! You’re Fiction, Lee Bergstein is joined by Dr. Christina Bruno, Associate Director at Fordham University’s Center for Medieval Studies. The two explore how medieval law shaped the world of Game of Thrones, and its spinoff series A Knight of Seven Kingdoms, unpacking...
-
Home Alone (with William Booth)
On this special holiday episode of Objection! You're Fiction! Lee and Brad are joined by William Booth, Managing Attorney for the Children’s Law Center of New York. Together, the trio examine the legalities of Home Alone. William breaks down what would happen to Kevin McAllister's parents for...
-
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (with Mark Dombroff)
On this episode of Objection! You’re Fiction, Michael Flynn, and Zachary Hanby are joined by nationally recognized aviation attorney and Fox Rothschild LLP partner Mark Dombroff. In this conversation, Mark breaks down the classic holiday film Planes, Trains, and Automobiles to explore the…
more -
Unknown Number with Jason Roche
On this episode of Objection! You’re Fiction, Lee and Raquel are joined by Jason Roche, documentary filmmaker and associate professor of communication studies at the University of Detroit Mercy. Lee, Raquel, and Jason discuss the Netflix documentary ‘Unknown Number: The High School Catfish,’…
more -
The Bear with Jasmine Moy
On this episode of Objection! You're Fiction, Lee is joined by NYC restaurant lawyer Jasmine Moy to talk about FX and Hulu's hit tv show The Bear. Like Lee, Jasmine is a massive fan of the series, and Jasmine's experience in restaurants makes her uniquely able to discuss how The Bear and all the...
-
Only Murders In The Building with Teddy Coluca
On this episode of Objection! You're Fiction, Lee and Raquel sat down with Teddy Coluca, who plays Lester the Doorman in the hit Hulu show Only Murders In The Building. Teddy talked about how he got the role of Lester, how Lester interacted with the main Only Murders crew and how next season will...
-
The White Lotus with Stephen Barth
On this episode of Objection! You're Fiction, we talk with Stephen Barth, The Hospitality Lawyer, about the wild world of The White Lotus! Stephen has had years of hospitality risk management, legal compliance and training professionals on the hospitality industry. “Everyone is normal until they…
more -
Severance with Scott Hervey
On today’s episode of Objection! You're Fiction, Lee takes a detour from the standard dystopia of contracts and closings to the exciting dystopia of Lumon and Kier, with entertainment attorney Scott Hervey of Weintraub Tobin. Scott’s one of the legal minds working with Apple TV+ , publishers of…
more -
Legally Blonde & The Menendez Brothers with Meredith Scott Lynn
On this week's episode we talk with Meredith Scott Lynn, who has been playing lawyers on TV and movies for over 20 years. You may recognize her from her role as Enid Wexler in Legally Blonde, and her portrayal of Leslie Abramson in Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills. We learn all about how an...
-
The Apprentice - with Ben Sullivan
On today's exciting episode of Objection! You're Fiction we try to get inside the mind of the man who molded the president through the eyes of his assistant. We got a chance to speak with "The Apprentice" actor Ben Sullivan, who played Roy Cohn's assistant and lover Russell Eldridge, about his...
-
Closed! - Owning Manhattan
BFKP Law Office is excited to present a crossover episode with our other show, "Closed! NYC's Real Estate Podcast" our interview with the cast of Owning Manhattan, the hit peek behind the curtain into the fast paced world of Serhant Real Estate. Come check out our intersection between legal TV…
more -
Michael Clayton - with Adam Pollock
On this week's episode of Objection! You're Fiction, we talk to Adam Pollock of Pollock Cohen LLP about the Oscar nominated 2007 legal thriller Michael Clayton. Adam is an experienced litigator in criminal and civil law, and he lends his expertise on the profession to shed light on the moral and...
-
The Jinx Part 2 - Paul Blumenthal
On today's episode of Objection! You're Fiction, Lee and Brad sit down with lawyer turned actor Paul Blumenthal to discuss his role as Robert Durst in The Jinx Part 2, following the aftermath of Durst's notorious murder confession in 2015's hit documentary The Jinx. We chat about Paul's journey...
-
Jury Duty - David Brown (Todd)
On today's episode of Objection! You're Fiction we interview the improv mastermind behind fan-favorite character Todd of Jury Duty. Jury Duty took the world by storm last year on FreeVee, and David Brown delighted fans and participants alike with his portrayal of the socially awkward,...
-
The Producers (1967)
On this exciting episode of "Objection! You're Fiction" Lee and Mike sit down to chat with our good friend David Slarskey to take a look behind the curtain at the Mel Brooks masterpiece "The Producers" (1967). This sidesplitting comedy is the oldest film we've looked at so far, and deserves to be...
-
BFKP's Legal TV and Movie March Madness
March Madness BFKP style! The official OYF Selection committee discusses the intensive research and sophisticated process of determining seeds for its Best Legal Film and TV bracket. Which #1 seed is overrated? Which films get court right? Will we see any major upsets? And just one more thing......
-
Mad Men with Vincent Kartheiser
In this episode of "Objection! You're Fiction," Brad and Lee switch up the format for a chat with the actor behind Pete Campbell, Vincent Kartheiser! We'll hear about the thought Vincent put into his character's motivation, the benefits of working with a professional creative team, and the way...
-
The Santa Clause
On this holiday edition of Objection! Your Fiction, BFKP team members Lee, Brad, and Emily talk about the 1994 film The Santa Clause. Like any good children’s movie, it opens with the accidental death of Santa Claus and a coat-based contract. But how enforceable is this “Santa Clause?” Are milk…
more -
90210
On this episode of Objection! Your Fiction, Lee and Cooper chat with Rubin, Fiorella & Friedman LLP partner—and 90210 superfan—Michael Tomsky about the potential liability issues in Season 2 Episode 14 “The Next Fifty Years.” The group breaks down the scene of Scott accidentally shooting himself…
more -
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
On this episode of Objection! Your Fiction, Lee and Cooper chat with Thomas Brennan about liability issues in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971). Like the totally normal businessman he is, Mr. Wonka thought ahead and had the attendees sign a waiver the size of a room before embarking on...
-
Coming to America
On this episode of Objection! You're Fiction, Cooper and Lee chat with intellectual property attorney Andres Munoz about the1988 film Coming to America staring Eddie Murphy. The conversation focuses on the trademark issues posed by "McDowell’s" the obvious McDonald’s knockoff that Murphy's...
-
90s Sitcom Apartments
On this episode of Objection! You're Fiction, Lee and Mike sit down with Daniel Gershburg, Esq. to discuss the housing and real estate issues that our favorite 90s sitcom characters would have likely encountered. The conversation starts with Seinfeld, where they chat about how Jerry, Kramer, and...
-
Up in the Air
On this episode of Objection! You're Fiction, Brad and Lee chat with labor and employment attorney Jeff Douglas about the 2009 film Up in the Air staring George Clooney. The conversation focuses on the employment issues at the center of the film's plot and the strategic considerations that go…
more -
The Shawshank Redemption
On this episode of Objection! You're Fiction, Cooper and Lee chat with Timothy McNutt, Esq., the Director of Cornell ILR’s Criminal Justice and Employment Initiative, about The Shawshank Redemption. It's a wide ranging conversation about the film, but the main focus is on the main character's...
-
My Cousin Vinny
On this episode of the Objection You're Fiction, Cooper and Lee chat with Jared Rosenblatt, Special Professor of Law at Hofstra Law School, about Joe Pesci's classic film My Cousin Vinny. The conversation focuses on Vinny's trial advocacy skills, which are often lauded as an example for young...
-
Big Daddy
On this episode of Objection! You're Fiction Lee and Brad chat with Louisa DeRose, a partner at Rower LLC who specializes in matrimonial and family law issues, about Adam Sandler's classic 1999 film, Big Daddy. The conversation focuses on how New York City Court's would actually evaluate the case...
-
Ep1: Succession
In the pilot episode of Objection! You're Fiction Lee and Cooper chat with Seth J. Zuckerman, a criminal defense attorney with ChaudhryLaw PLLC about the final season of Succession. The conversation focuses on what criminal issues await the Roy family after the credits roll, including possible...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Produced by Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina, "Objection! You're Fiction" provides an engaging and offbeat exploration of the legal quandaries facing our favorite characters in television and movies. Every episode invites listeners into the proverbial podcast chambers as our hosts, debate, discuss, and dissect the legal intricacies woven into these fictional narratives. From exploring the criminal liability of the Roy siblings in Succession to the child custody issues at play in Adam Sandler's Big Daddy, no fictional character is safe from the over zealous inquiries of our legal hosts.
Featuring insightful conversations with guest attorneys, in-depth breakdowns of plot-specific legal scenarios, and an accessible approach that both legal professionals and layman fans can appreciate, "Objection! You're Fiction" challenges your perception of fictional worlds through the lens of the law. Whether you're a dedicated fan of cinematic universes, an ardent follower of prestige T
HOSTED BY
BFKP Productions
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Objection! You're Fiction have?
Objection! You're Fiction currently has 30 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Objection! You're Fiction about?
Produced by Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina, "Objection! You're Fiction" provides an engaging and offbeat exploration of the legal quandaries facing our favorite characters in television and movies. Every episode invites listeners into the proverbial podcast chambers as our hosts, debate,...
How often does Objection! You're Fiction release new episodes?
Objection! You're Fiction has 30 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Objection! You're Fiction?
You can listen to Objection! You're Fiction on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Objection! You're Fiction?
Objection! You're Fiction is created and hosted by BFKP Productions.
URL copied to clipboard!