Cases & Cocktails

In Episode 49 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston are joined by Dr. Heidi Ramsbottom, a licensed psychologist based in Pennsylvania and member of the Professional Alliance for Child-Centered Safety (PACCS). Over a bright and tropical Passion Fruit Margarita, they dive into the intersection of psychology and family law, exploring the complexities of parental alienation, reunificat...

In the Halloween edition of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston trade ghost stories for real-life courtroom horror tales that only family lawyers could tell. Over an eerie and playful “Blood Bag” cocktail —a mix of hibiscus tea and tequila—they share their most unforgettable (and sometimes unbelievable) moments from the courtroom. While the tone is lighthearted, the stories reveal t...

In Episode 47 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston share an emotional and inspiring conversation with Lisa Jamison and Brianna Rosales, a mother-daughter duo whose journey through trauma, healing, and purpose perfectly embodies the spirit of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Over a bright and tangy Aperol Margarita—made with Aperol, tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup—the discu...

In Episode 46 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston continue their Domestic Violence Awareness Month series with a special guest, Lindy Hall of Safe Alliance, a Central Texas nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors of abuse and preventing family violence through advocacy, education, and direct services. Over a refreshing Guava Tequila Soda, the conversation focuses on the criti...

In Episode 45 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston welcome Claudia King, a former police officer, domestic violence survivor, podcast host, and Court TV commentator. Over a bright and citrusy Mango Tequila Paloma, the conversation delves into the courage it takes to break free from abuse, the complexities of healing, and the power of transforming pain into purpose. From Law Enforc...

In Episode 44 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston launch a month-long series focused on domestic violence , timed with Domestic Violence Awareness Month . Over a refreshing Vodka Spritzer —Ketel One vodka with peach and orange—the Egglestons take on one of the most difficult, but necessary, conversations in family law: how victims of family violence can protect themselves and the...

In Episode 43 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston welcome Rael Lapenta , a behavior and sensory consultant from Pennsylvania and a dedicated advocate with the Interference with Child Custody Coalition . Over a classic Lemon Drop Martini , the discussion dives into one of the hardest—and increasingly common—issues in family law: false allegations in custody disputes and the long-l...

In Episode 42 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston return to the topic of prenups in celebrity marriages, this time spotlighting international soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and his fiancée, model Georgina Rodríguez. Over a crisp Cosmopolitan with lime and cranberry, the Egglestons explore leaked (though unconfirmed) terms of the couple’s rumored prenup and what lessons everyd...

In Episode 40 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston are joined once again by attorney Jillian French for another installment of “Storytime,” where the team reviews real-life posts from Reddit and applies family law insights to the situations. Over a round of unique cocktails—a classic Dr. Pepper and a bold Tequila Espresso Martini—the trio examines a controversial story of infideli...

In Episode 39 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston return with guest Jillian French for a unique “storytime” episode, blending real-life scenarios from Reddit with legal and practical insight. Over a Maple Bourbon Smash —crafted with High West whiskey, mint, maple syrup, and Topo Chico—the team discusses how addiction, custody battles, and protective parenting intersect when famil...

In Episode 38 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston sit down once again with family law attorney Jillian French to unpack one of the most viral relationship stories of the summer—a Coldplay concert, a kiss cam, and a public affair that sparked both laughter and legal questions. Over a refreshing bourbon lemonade garnished with homegrown mint, the team discusses what happens when pr...

In Episode 37 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston welcome attorney Jillian French for a lively and eye-opening discussion about how your online activity—and even your private digital communications—can come back to haunt you in a divorce or custody case. Over a tamarind tequila soda (for the hosts) and a Wisconsin-brewed Spotted Cow (for Jillian), the group dives into the realiti...

In Episode 36 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston respond candidly to online comments from a prior episode about parental interference. This topic struck a nerve with many listeners. With an Italian margarita in hand (made with El Tesoro Reposado, lime, orange juice, and amaretto), the duo takes a fiery and funny approach to addressing common misconceptions, emotional reactions,...

In Episode 35 of Cases & Cocktails , hosts Bryan and Janice Eggleston dive into the world of wills, trusts, probate, and fiduciary litigation with special guest Riley Alcozer, a seasoned estate planning attorney and co-founder of Hardy Alcozer, a law firm based in Central Texas. Riley brings a refreshing blend of legal expertise, humor, and authenticity to the conversation. Over a peach tequil...

In Episode 34 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston are joined by a very special guest—Commander Dmitry Shvets of the U.S. Navy. Appearing virtually while on assignment in Washington, D.C., CDR Shvets shares a deeply personal account of his ongoing family law battle and the broader issues facing military families navigating custody disputes and parental alienation. The conversation...

In Episode 33 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston are joined by Mike Weber, retired Arlington Police Department officer and co-author of The Mother Next Door: Medicine, Deception, and Munchausen by Proxy . This eye-opening conversation takes listeners deep into the disturbing world of fabricated child illnesses, a criminal form of abuse that is often misunderstood, even by profes...

In Episode 32 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston sit down with guest Scott Mancill , a Texas father who lived through every parent's nightmare: years of false allegations, relentless CPS investigations, and alienation from his own daughter. In a raw, unfiltered conversation, Scott opens up about the emotional and legal toll of protecting his child while preserving his own i...

In Episode 31 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston welcome a very special guest: the Honorable Judge Roy Ferguson. Known nationwide for the viral “Lawyer Cat” Zoom hearing during the COVID-19 pandemic, Judge Ferguson brings far more to the table than internet fame, offering insight into judicial professionalism, discovery abuse, and the growing need for private judging in today’s...

In Episode 30 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston celebrate a major milestone—30 episodes of the podcast that blends real-life legal stories, heartfelt conversations, and yes, tequila. This week’s episode is just the two of them, looking back at the journey so far, sharing behind-the-scenes insight, and raising a glass to the stories that have moved them and the listeners they’ve...

In Episode 29 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston sit down with podcast producer Joshua Sharon for a lively (and legally loaded) conversation about high-profile sports contracts, prenups, and celebrity child support cases. Blending pop culture with Texas family law, the episode tackles real legal implications behind recent headlines involving NFL and NBA stars. To match the bold...

In Episode 28 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston sit down with CPA Michael Boatright for a surprisingly entertaining deep dive into one of divorce’s most overlooked (yet potentially devastating) issues: taxes. Boatright, the managing principal of Boatright CPA and the face behind the unofficial new brand “Taxes, Taxes, Taxes,” joins the couple for a candid conversation about joi...

In Episode 27 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston sit down with Jessica Waite, a graduate counseling student who shares her deeply personal experience growing up as a child of divorce. The episode offers a unique and emotional look into the long-term impact of divorce through the eyes of someone who lived it—and who is now preparing to help others navigate similar experiences thr...

In Episode 26 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston welcome a distinguished guest to the show—veteran family law attorney and double board-certified appellate expert Jimmy Vaught. The conversation is paired with a Watermelon Chili Lime Cooler, a refreshing mix of tequila, watermelon juice, lime, agave, and syrup—an ideal match for a warm Texas day and a deep discussion on the evolu...

In Episode 25 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston step outside the courtroom and into the Texas Capitol to share their experience testifying before a Senate committee in support of a bill addressing custodial interference. To complement the high-stakes conversation, the couple sips a Coconut Tequila Cooler—made with Ocho tequila, coconut water, lime juice, and agave. While the dr...

In Episode 24 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston sit down with Carolyn Bishop and her son Matthew Wright, two guests whose personal stories offer an extraordinary window into the lasting effects of divorce, abuse, and recovery. What makes this episode particularly special? Both Carolyn and Matthew have turned their past trauma into purpose: they are now therapists helping others...