Frankie Hupy & Judah Largent

Dumb Defenses

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A couple of law nerds discussing the antics of litigants from across the world and throughout time and how their legal theories may - or may not - be completely dumb.

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Frankie Hupy & Judah Largent

Episodes

6. Sovereign Citizens, part 1 10.07.2026 58:56

In this episode, Frankie and Judah begin their deep dive into the world of sovereign citizens. Judah begins with a flyover of Australia, and then Frankie begins in 1971 and works forward, discussing the beliefs, tricks, and tactics of this niche legal community. Please email us your favorite conspiracy theory, and we'll read it in a future episode!

5. A Tale of Two Bundys 25.06.2026 1:13:11

In this episode, Frankie and Judah describe run-ins with the law of both locally famous and nationally famous Bundys - Ammon Bundy and Ted Bundy. Correction: the 9th circuit includes Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

4. A Dick in the Matrix 18.06.2026 44:48

Frankie and Judah explore the story of an Australian man who made an interesting choice and a number of Americans who thought life a little too closely simulated art.

3. Breasts and Milk 12.06.2026 1:04:22

This week, Frankie and Judah explore the case of a Japanese pinup model who was saved by her breasts (video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv3CbFRNzM8 ) and the case of the man who killed a legend (cw: murder, hate crimes, and suicide).

2. Pig Souls and Pineapple Dildos 03.06.2026 47:54

This week, Frankie and Judah explore culpability across the ages, starting from ye olden French church trials and culminating with semi-modern Canada.

1. Smoke Balls, Harrier Jets, and Haunted Houses, oh my! 22.05.2026 30:52

In their pilot episode, Frankie talked about advertisements that do - and don't - form contracts, which lead to the court making fun of a plaintiff, while Judah talked about whether or not a house can be legally deemed "haunted."