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TECH TALK Legal Podcast Review Megan Hodgkiss Hodgkiss Consulting [email protected] Honey L. Shaw 2L, Georgia State University College of Law [email protected] Podcasting has exploded in popu- larity over the past several years. This medium can be particularly useful for attorneys, whether they are looking to learn new legal is- sues, want a quick recap of a cur- rent case, or just want some law- themed humor to lighten their commute. The Atlanta Lawyer Magazine has assembled a list of some of our favorite podcasts. These shows are designed for law- yers, people who work in the legal field, law students, or for those who just enjoy listening to legal studies and issues. Many of these shows can be found on iTunes, Stitcher, or The Legal Talk Network. Judge John Hodgman Life of the Law A comedic court show podcast set within a fictional, virtual court- room setting. The Judge John Hodgman show has been bringing the laughs since 2010. Every week, humorist “Judge” John Hodgman and his co-host “Bailiff ” Jesse Thorn adjudicate real-life and of- ten hilariously awkward disputes. Episodes may feature other famed entertainers as expert witnesses. There are also special “clearing the docket” episodes in which Hodg- man and Thorn rule on cases not selected for full hearings. http://maximumfun.org/shows/ judge-john-hodgman The hosts of this bi-weekly pod- cast take an investigative, journal- istic approach to legal news and hot topics in the law. A team of scholars, journalists, editors, and audio producers take a close look at how the law affects people’s ev- eryday lives. This podcast features investigative reports, personal nar- ratives, and frank conversations about the U.S. legal system. http://www.lifeofthelaw.org/ ABA Law Student Podcast Lawyer 2 Lawyer Presented by the American Bar Association’s Law Student Division and the Legal Talk Network, this podcast provides a forum for law students and recent graduates–a place to discuss common concerns and share advice. Some of the top- ics covered include final exams, graduation, taking the bar exam, and finding a job. This podcast is also an excellent resource for law firms that are interested in learn- ing about the next generation of lawyers. legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ aba-law-student-podcast/ Attorneys Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams host this award- winning, long-running podcast (since 2005). During their weekly 40-minute show, Ambrogi and Williams, along with other attor- neys and industry professionals, discuss current legal events and recent court rulings. Their mate- rial is relevant, informative, and riveting. http://legaltalknetwork.com/pod- casts/lawyer-2-lawyer/ This Week in Law Attorney and blogger Denise Howell hosts this legal podcast, published every Friday since 2011. The podcast focuses on current legal cases and breaking issues in technology law. Howell’s show is well-organized, fast paced, and informative – covering everything from the mundane to the bizarre in the space of law technology. http://twit.tv/shows/this-week- in-law The Resilient Lawyer Practice Area: Any and All Hosts: Jeena Cho Most Recent Episode: Episode 72 with Harvey Freedenburt You may have heard of The Anx- ious Lawyer, but maybe not as a The Official News Publication of the Atlanta Bar Association THE ATLANTA LAWYER 19