Brian Hilverda

I Fought the Law

Science EN ↓ 4 episodes

Two small-town lawyers going up against the big dogs (government, insurance companies, big corporations) to get our clients justice. To unwind, we sample local potables, and talk about pressing issues in the law, government, music, Taylor Swift (yes, she gets her own category), and more often than not, some absurdities in our lives. It might not be good; it might not be funny; but it is definitely a podcast.

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Brian Hilverda

Episodes

IFTL - Season 2 - Episode 4 - Lawyers and Larpers: A Case for Empathy 18.10.2025 1:01:55

Have you ever wished you could always be your nerdy ass self? Whether that means you are a larper, a skater or a Jiu Jitsu master, with a little empathy we can all be a more comfortable in our own skin. Steve and Brian explore the role of empathy in each if their practices and how it makes them better at their craft. Empathy: the ability to understand and share the feelings of another (dictionar...

IFTL - Season 2 - Episode 2: Epstein, Ethics and Country Roads 03.10.2025 1:02:43

In Episode 2 of IFTL we explore the dichotomy of youth and youth stolen. Brian and Steve recount what it was like to grow up in their hometowns and then go back for a visit. Next they explore the Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases and identify some stunning conflicts of interest. What happens if the list that was used to convict Ghislaine Maxwell never existed? Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:35 Ta...

IFTL - Season 2 - Episode 3: Politics, Stand-Up and the Courtroom 19.09.2025 57:24

Given the events of the past week, we are releasing Episode 3 before episode 2. In this episode we welcome our first ever guest; Heath Harmison! He walks us through why it's important to build a relationship of trust with your crowd and how this improves the audience's response to your stand-up. Steve compares this to what he does during a criminal case. The team also processes the n...

IFTL - Season 2 - Episode 1: Brian Joins A Church While Steve Works On His Mental Health 04.09.2025 47:47

Welcome back to Season 2 of I Fought the Law with Brian and Steve! This season they will be tackling all the hot current topics and providing an attorneys perspective for each. In this episode, Brian and Steve take some time to reconnect with each other on what has happened to them this past year. There will be tears, laughter, advocacy and even a little chiding taking place. Enjoy the ride. ...