Sports 'N Torts
by Joshua Stein
Sports ’N Torts isn’t just another sports podcast or another legal show—it’s where the two worlds collide. Each week, host Joshua Stein sits down with lawyers, judges, business leaders, and athletes to explore the connections between sports, law, and life. From breaking down marquee matchups like March Madness, the Masters, Braves baseball, and Georgia football, to diving deep into the business of running a successful law practice, the conversations are lively, personal, and always insightful.Listeners get more than scores and case law—they get stories. Guests share how they built their careers, the challenges they’ve faced, and the lessons learned both inside the courtroom and on the playing field. Along the way, Joshua brings his own perspective as a trial lawyer, coach, and passionate fan to keep the conversations fun, relatable, and engaging.If you’re looking for a podcast that mixes big-game previews with behind-the-scenes looks at the legal industry, plus a healthy dose of busi
Episodes
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Ep 226: The Six Flags Tragedy with Alan Holcomb: Who Is Responsible and What Is the Value of a Life?
The tragic death of a guest on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia has captured national attention and raised difficult questions. How could something like this happen? Who could be held responsible? What happens next? And how do you begin to put a dollar value on a human life?…
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College Football's Last Call: Week 8 - Three Unbeatens Left. College Football, Get Off My Lawn!
Another week of college football, another round of upsets, and somehow only three undefeated teams remain. This week on College Football's Last Call, Joshua Stein welcomes Laurence Kessler back to the show alongside Jason Ganz and special guest Michael Thompson for a lively discussion about the...
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College Football's Last Call: Week 7 - Georgia Falls. Chaos Reigns. 24 Team Playoff Coming. Nothing Makes Sense Anymore.
One week you're celebratig a win in Tuscaloosa. The next, you're watching Auburn celebrate in Athens. Welcome to college football in 2026, where humility is always just one Saturday away. With Laurence Kessler out of town, longtime friend of the show Dr. Shaun Traub joins Josh Stein and Jason…
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Ep 223: Full Courts. Open Minds: Jared Armstrong on Pro Basketball, Israel and Bringing Kids Together
EPISODE SUMMARY What happens when five kids from five different backgrounds end up on the same basketball team? Suddenly, their differences matter a lot less than making the next pass, finding the open shot and figuring out how to win together. That's the idea behind what former professional...
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College Football's Last Call: Week 6 - Tuscaloosa Taken, Texas Shaken and Cousin Will Keeps Winning
EPISODE SUMMARY How 'Bout Them Dawgs! Georgia went into Tuscaloosa, took down Alabama 20–17, and the boys are still celebrating. This week on College Football's Last Call, Josh, Jason and Laurence break down the Bulldogs' statement victory, Gunner Stockton's outstanding performance, Dwight...
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Ep 221: One Played Football in the SEC. One Played Pro Basketball in Peru. Now They Play Chess Before Trial — Gabe Banks & Sam Weaver
EPISODE SUMMARY What happens when a former SEC football player, prosecutor and preacher goes into business with a Spanish-speaking former semi professional basketball player who also happens to weld and play chess? You get Banks Weaver. Gabe Banks and Sam Weaver join Sports ’N Torts for a...
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College Football's Last Call: Week 5 – Gunner’s Rolling, Tuscaloosa’s Calling & SEC Reality Checks
EPISODE SUMMARY Georgia is 5–0, Gunner Stockton is gaining confidence, and a trip to Tuscaloosa is up next. Josh Stein, Laurence Kessler and Jason Ganz break down the Bulldogs’ win over Vanderbilt, including Gunner’s sharp passing, Dwight Phillips Jr.’s emerging role, Ellis Robinson’s standout...
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Ep 219: Triumph or Tuition: Gino Brogdon, Jr. on 2,000 Mediations, Reading People & the Value of Reps
Gino Brogdon Jr. is an Atlanta trial lawyer, award-winning mediator and entrepreneur who has spent his career learning how people think, negotiate and make difficult decisions. In this episode of Sports ’N Torts, Gino joins Josh for a wide-ranging conversation about the experiences that shaped…
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College Football’s Last Call: Week 4 – Georgia Rolls, Sooners See Ghosts & the SEC Gets Weird
Week 4 of college football is in the books, and the boys are back after all three spent a picture-perfect Saturday in Athens watching Georgia dismantle Oklahoma 41–13. Josh, Laurence and Jason break down another dominant performance from the Dawgs, including a suffocating Georgia defense, Chris...
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Ep 217: From Rose Bowl MVP to Building gusto! to the Putting Green with His Kids — Nate Hybl
From Rose Bowl MVP to restaurant entrepreneur, Nate Hybl has spent his life competing, taking chances, and pursuing new opportunities. Nate joins Sports ’N Torts to discuss his journey from the University of Georgia to Oklahoma, where he became the starting quarterback and earned Rose Bowl MVP...
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College Football's Last Call: Week 3 - Georgia Cruises, Lane Loses & Coaching Malpractice
The Georgia train keeps rolling, Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford ends in heartbreak, and college football delivers another weekend of questionable coaching decisions. Josh, Laurence, and Jason are back for Week 3 of College Football's Last Call to break down Georgia's dominant SEC road win over...
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Ep 214: 2004/2008 Olympic Medals in the Sock Drawer: Sada Bâby on Fencing, Law & Parenting Young Athletes
Sada Jacobson Bâby has competed on some of the biggest stages in sports. She represented the United States in fencing at the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games, won three Olympic medals, became the first American woman to reach No. 1 in the world in fencing, and competed collegiately at Yale. Today, she...
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College Football’s Last Call: Week 2 — Georgia Rolls, Texas Survives & Chaos Begins
College Football’s Last Call is back for Week 2 of the 2026 season. Joshua Stein, Laurence Kessler and Jason Ganz break down what we’ve learned through the first two weeks of college football — and which of their preseason predictions may already be headed for the trash. The guys start in Athens,...
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Ep 213 - Jimmy Grant: The Strongman Who Built a Different Kind of Law Firm
Joshua Stein sits down with James “Jimmy” Grant, co-founder of Georgia Trial Attorneys, for a conversation about building a different kind of law firm, finding your strengths, and the value of genuine relationships. Jimmy shares his path from civil engineering and the marching band at Georgia…
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Ep 212 - College Football Is Back! 2026 Season Preview with Jason Ganz & Laurence Kessler
College football is back—and so are Jason Ganz and Laurence Kessler for our annual Sports ‘N Torts season preview. We kick off Season 6 by trying to make sense of the current state of college football: NIL, the transfer portal, revenue sharing, eligibility lawsuits, NFL players trying to return…
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Ep 211 - The Lawyer Translator Episode: Plaintiff vs. Defense with Kevin Shires and Rob Hammers, Real Talk & the Road to the 2026 World Cup
Repeat guests and fan favorites Kevin Shires and Rob Hammers return to the Sports ’N Torts podcast for one of the most entertaining and insightful episodes to close out Season 5. Josh, Kevin, and Rob dive into the unique friendships that can develop between plaintiff and defense attorneys despite...
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Ep 210 - Inside Intennse: The New Fast-Paced Professional Tennis League Challenging Everything About Traditional Tennis with J.Y. Aubone
What if tennis didn’t have to be slow, quiet, individual, and hard for casual fans to follow? In this episode of Sports ’N Torts, Josh sits down with J.Y. Aubone — Director of Player & Coach Relations and media host/commentator for Intennse Tennis— to discuss how a new league is trying to...
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Ep 209 - Pebble Beach with the Boys: Adult Disneyland, Golf, Gambling, and a Hole-in-One with Marc Glickman
On this episode of Sports ’N Torts, Joshua Stein is joined by his longtime friend Marc Glickman for a full recap of their unforgettable 8 man golf trip to Pebble Beach Golf Links and the Monterey Peninsula for Marc and Mike Peckham's 50th Birthday. What starts as a conversation about bucket-list...
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Ep 208 - Preconditioning the Win: Mastering Mediation While Enjoying Life and Embracing its Final Lasts with Greg Parent
In this returning fan-favorite episode, Josh sits down with mediator Greg Parent for a wide-ranging conversation that blends law, life, and perspective in a way only Sports ‘N Torts can. Greg pulls back the curtain on what really makes mediation work—not legal brilliance, but human connection,...
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Ep 207 - How to Build a 30-Year Legal Career: Why Law Is Sales—and Why the Suit and Office Space Still Matter with Randy Kessler
In this episode of Sports ’N Torts, Joshua Stein sits down with Randy Kessler, one of Atlanta’s most respected family law attorneys, to unpack what it takes to build a 30+ year legal career rooted in reputation, relationships, and consistency. Randy shares how he stumbled into family law early in...
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Ep 206: Trial by Fire - Inside Morgan & Morgan, Big 6 Marathons and What Would Harvey Specter Do with Hector Rojas, Jr.
In this episode of Sports ’N Torts, Joshua Stein sits down with trial attorney Hector Rojas, Jr. partner at Morgan & Morgan in Atlanta, for a wide-ranging conversation on law, mindset, and personal growth. Hector shares his journey from immigrating from Venezuela and growing up in Cobb County to...
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Ep 205: More Than Football: Raising Kids, Handling Pressure, Lessons Sports Should Teach and Life After the Game with Former NFL Safety Nick Ferguson
In this powerful and deeply insightful episode of Sports ‘N Torts, host Joshua Stein sits down with former Georgia Tech and Denver Broncos NFL safety Nick Ferguson for a conversation that goes far beyond football. From his journey as an undrafted player grinding his way to a 10-year NFL career…
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Ep 204: Blue Sky Thinking: Building a Firm Beyond Your Name + The Reality of Contracts, Non-Competes & Business Disputes with Mitesh Patel
In this episode of Sports ’N Torts, Joshua Stein sits down with Atlanta business lawyer and entrepreneur Mitesh Patel, founder of Blue Sky Law. What starts as a conversation about business disputes quickly evolves into a deeper discussion about identity, risk, and the courage it takes to bet on...
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Ep 203: From the WBC to Opening Day: Can the Braves Keep Up? (2026 MLB Preview) with Josh Gernatt and Casey Collins
MLB Opening Day is here and the annual Sports 'N Torts MLB/Braves preview is here to get you ready. Host Joshua Stein is joined once again by Josh Gernatt and Casey Collins for a wide-ranging, candid, and entertaining breakdown of the 2026 MLB season, with a focus on the Atlanta Braves. The crew...
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Ep 202: Facing Alzheimer’s Together: Stories of Care, Advocacy, and Hope with Bobbi Kelman and Dan Goerke
In this special Podcastathon episode of Sports ‘N Torts, host Joshua Stein steps away from the usual sports, law and business conversations to spotlight an issue affecting millions of families: Alzheimer’s disease. Josh is joined by his mother-in-law Bobbi Kelman, caregiver for her husband Howard...
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Ep 201: March Madness Preview: Upsets, Mascot Battles & Bracket Picks with Laurence Kessler and Robert Unell
March Madness has arrived. In this annual Sports ’N Torts March Madness Preview, host Joshua Stein is joined by longtime friends and college basketball fans Laurence Kessler and Robert Unell to break down the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The group dives into the biggest tournament storylines, including...
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Ep 200: 200 Conversations Later - A Summary of Relationships Built, Lessons Learned, the 10 Laws of Sports 'N Torts and the Power of Conversation with Loyal Listener/Long Time Friend Allen McDuffie
What started as a casual conversation over a Titos and Soda about UGA football with Jason Ganz has grown into something much bigger. In this special 200th episode of Sports ’N Torts, host Joshua Stein sits down with longtime friend and loyal listener Allen McDuffie to reflect on the journey from...
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Ep 199: Believe & Build: How Eric Sterling Bet on Himself
Episode Summary In Episode 199 of Sports ‘N Torts, Joshua sits down with attorney Eric Sterling — a lawyer who bet on himself, built an extraordinary referral base, was labeled a “cultural disruptor,” got fired, and then launched his law firm. Eric shares the real story behind his brand phrases —...
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Ep 198: From Undrafted to Super Bowl Champion to Entrepreneur: Andrew Adams on Recovery, Mindset & Building Pro Level Recovery Featuring Heather Froy
What does it take to go from undrafted free agent… to Super Bowl champion… to successful healthcare entrepreneur? In this episode of Sports ’N Torts, Joshua Stein sits down with former NFL safety Andrew Adams, Super Bowl champion with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and founder of Pro Level Recovery,...
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Ep 197: Billboards to Boardroom and Lawyer to CEO: How Luis Virguez Built a Scalable Law Firm
In this episode of Sports ’N Torts, Joshua Stein sits down with Luis Virguez, founder of Virguez Law, for a wide-ranging conversation on entrepreneurship, marketing, leadership, and what it really takes to build a scalable law firm. Luis shares his journey from immigrating to the U.S. from...
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Ep 196:What the PGA Tour Is Really Like with Pro Golfer Jay Delsing: The Grind, the Glory, and Lessons for Parents of Young Athletes
This episode of Sports ’N Torts marks a milestone for the show as host Joshua Stein welcomes his first-ever PGA Tour golfer, Jay Delsing, for a wide-ranging and unforgettable conversation about life inside the ropes of professional golf. Jay spent more than three decades competing at the highest...
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Ep 195: New Year, New You: Cutting the Noise and Building a Better Firm with Alvaro Arauz and Nik Erramilli
January is the season of reinvention — new goals, new habits, and sometimes even a new haircut. But how much of that change is real, and how much is just cosmetic? In this special, live-from-the-barbershop episode of Sports ’N Torts, host Joshua Stein welcomes back returning fan-favorite Alvaro...
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Ep 194: Another Lap Around the Sun: Josh and Dana Reflect on The Year in Review of Family, Work and the Podcast
In this annual Year in Review episode of Sports ’N Torts, Joshua Stein continues a personal tradition—pausing before the calendar turns to reflect on the year that was. Guided by thoughtful questions from his wife Dana, the conversation feels less like an interview and more like a real check-in…
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Ep 193: Inside the Life of Georgia Tech Student-Athlete Gracyn Tucker: Mental Toughness, Planning for Life After Sports, and Lessons for Parents and Young Athletes
Guest: Gracyn Tucker, Georgia Tech Softball | Student-Athlete | Pre-Law Minor In this episode of Sports ’N Torts, Joshua Stein sits down with Gracyn Tucker, a redshirt sophomore on the Georgia Tech softball team, for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about what it really takes to compete at a...
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What the Hell Happened? A Sugar Bowl Autopsy and the Rest of the Playoff Picture
Episode Summary The New Year’s Day loss to Ole Miss turns College Football’s Last Call into a group therapy session as the guys process Georgia’s stunning Sugar Bowl collapse and the abrupt end of a season that felt destined for more. Josh, Jason, and Laurence walk through the stages of...
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Ep 191: Running a Championship Law Firm: KPIs, Email Management 101, Avoiding Ego Numbers, Office Survivor, Mizzou in the SEC, Chiefs Kingdom and the Maximum Lawyer Playbook with Tyson Mutrux
Joshua sits down with Tyson Mutrix—founder of Mutrux Firm Injury Lawyers and creator of Maximum Lawyer—to talk shop on building a law firm you actually enjoy running. They trace the origins and growth of the Maximum Lawyer podcast and community, dig into how live events evolved (including a...
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Bracketology, Sucker Bets, and Why Georgia Ends Up on Top
The College Football Playoff has arrived, and the boys are officially on the clock. With a quiet on-field weekend behind them, the crew dives headfirst into the madness of the new 12-team playoff format, breaking down every matchup, upset possibility, and storyline that matters. They react to a...
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Ep 189: Career Growth, Value Event Case Strategy & Predicting the CFB 12-Team Playoff: Michael Thompson’s Young Lawyer Playbook
In this episode, Josh sits down with Michael Thompson, a rising star in Georgia’s legal community and a double-Dawg with deep UGA roots. Fresh off a weekend together at the SEC Championship, Josh and Michael dive into a wide-ranging conversation—law, golf, mentorship, building a practice, and, of...
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Georgia’s BTA SEC Crown & The 12-Team Playoff Puzzle Revealed
The boys are riding high after a dominant Georgia win over Alabama in the SEC Championship, celebrating in Mercedes-Benz Stadium and reliving a day full of tailgates, arguments about departure times, and meeting loyal listeners. The crew breaks down an all-around A+ performance by Georgia—special...
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Ep: 187: What’s Really Going On in College Football: Jay Paterno on Coaching, NIL, Recruiting, Collective Bargaining, Penn St. & Lessons from a Lifetime on the Sidelines
In this wide-ranging conversation, Joshua Stein sits down with Jay Paterno — former Penn State quarterback, coach, son of legendary coach Joe Paterno, accomplished writer, and current member of the Penn State Board of Trustees. Jay reflects on growing up inside one of college football’s most...
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Rivalry Won, SECCG Next: Dawgs vs. Bama… Again — and the 12-Team Puzzle Awaits
In this rivalry-week wrap-up and conference-championship preview, the guys break down Georgia’s gritty win over Georgia Tech, reflect on the Bulldogs’ eighth straight victory in the series, and look ahead to yet another SEC Championship showdown with Alabama. The crew discusses how far the…
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Cupcake Week & Coaching Chaos: The Calm Before Rivalry Weekend
Week 13 lived up to its reputation as a glorified tune-up game for Georgia, and the guys waste no time diving into the Dawgs’ vanilla but comfortable win — one that delivered few surprises, limited storylines, and thankfully, no significant injuries. This week’s episode blends rivalry-week...
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The Wild West of NIL: Contracts, Collectives & the New College Sports Economy with Nik Erramilli
In this in-depth and fast-moving episode, host Josh Stein sits down with Nik Erramilli, founder of the Erramilli Law Group, to unpack the rapidly evolving world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in college athletics. Nik works directly with athletes, agents, and collectives navigating contracts,...
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Belt to A$$: The Onside Kill Shot That Broke Texas and Kiffin Keeps the SEC Spinning
Week 12 was everything college football should be — perfect weather, a raucous Athens atmosphere, and a prime-time beatdown of Texas that turned Sanford Stadium into a celebration. Josh, Laurence, Ganz, and special guest Shaun Traub break down why Saturday was a “10 out of 10” day and how Georgia...
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Growing Up in the Law: A 2L Law Students Perspective on Career Goals, Family Dinners, and the UGA-UT Game with Pete Law, Jr.
In this episode of Sports ’N Torts, Josh is joined by Texas Longhorn diehard, former Silver Spur, and current Notre Dame law student Pete Law Jr. — the first law-student guest in the show’s history. The two dive into this weekend’s massive Texas vs. Georgia showdown in Athens, explore what it’s...
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Red-Out Ready After a Stress-Free Win: Last Call Breaks Down UGA-Texas with Peter Taaffe
Week 11 finally delivered something Georgia fans hadn’t felt much this season — a relaxed second half. The Dawgs cruised past Mississippi State behind a dominant middle-eight stretch, a breakout game from Nate Frazier, and the defense’s best performance of the year. With the win in hand, the crew...
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Ep 180: Preparation, Pivoting & Pressure: Trials, Tee Times & Touchdowns with Scott Campbell
In this episode of Sports ’N Torts, Josh sits down with Scott Campbell, partner at Shiver Hamilton Campbell and one of Atlanta’s premier trial lawyers. Scott shares his journey from defending major corporations in medical malpractice/device and product liability cases to building a plaintiff-side...
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Still Hard to Kill & Now Hard to Watch: Dawgs Escape Jacksonville, YouTube TV/ESPN Doesn’t
The boys return for Week 10 and dive straight into another heart-palpitating Georgia win - this time a gritty 24-20 victory over Florida in Jacksonville. The theme of this season remains: the Dawgs are "hard to kill". They break down the emotional roller coaster that was UGA–Florida…
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Ep 178: From Diagnosis to Depositions: Spine Surgeon Dr. Brad Prybis on Spine Injuries, College Tennis, and Georgia Tech Football
Season 5 of Sports ’n Torts keeps rolling with a first for the show — a medical guest. Joshua sits down with Dr. Brad Prybis, a Georgia-based orthopedic spine surgeon and former Georgia Tech tennis player, to talk about what really happens inside the body after a car or truck wreck. Dr. Prybis...
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Brian Kelly Gets the Boot — Coaching Chaos and Midseason Dawg Grades
The crew returns from Georgia’s bye week with plenty to unpack across the college football landscape. Josh, Laurence, and Jason dive into another entertaining week of SEC chaos, highlighted by Brian Kelly’s firing at LSU, Alabama’s narrow win at South Carolina, and Lane Kiffin’s continued rise at...
About this show
Sports ’N Torts isn’t just another sports podcast or another legal show—it’s where the two worlds collide. Each week, host Joshua Stein sits down with lawyers, judges, business leaders, and athletes to explore the connections between sports, law, and life. From breaking down marquee matchups like March Madness, the Masters, Braves baseball, and Georgia football, to diving deep into the business of running a successful law practice, the conversations are lively, personal, and always insightful.Listeners get more than scores and case law—they get stories. Guests share how they built their careers, the challenges they’ve faced, and the lessons learned both inside the courtroom and on the playing field. Along the way, Joshua brings his own perspective as a trial lawyer, coach, and passionate fan to keep the conversations fun, relatable, and engaging.If you’re looking for a podcast that mixes big-game previews with behind-the-scenes looks at the legal industry, plus a healthy dose of busi
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