SOL Podcast

Drew Baker, the host and founder of SOL Podcast discusses a change in direction for Season 3.  

Join us for a great episode with Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge Gina Russo as she describes her journey to the bench.  We touch on her past experience, the campaign process, how judges are trained to conduct a courtroom and many other interesting views from the bench.  A bonus episode with an interesting and accomplished perspective you don't want to miss.  

Season 2 Bonus Episode! With mask mandates on the rise, we talk to Nurse Practitioner Christie Paige for a full run down on the effectiveness of mask from a medical perspective.  The Ironman reviews the most recent positive Covid numbers and we discuss the variables to consider when analyzing the same.  An episode jammed packed with crucial information during these crazy times.  

Happy 4th of July from the SOL Podcast! With the 4th of July weekend rapidly approaching and fireworks sales to consumers higher than ever before, we dive into the history of fireworks, statistics on injuries and the law in Ohio related to firework sales and use.  If I buy them here, why can't you light them here?  You may be able to soon if Senate Bill 72 is signed into law.  Our distinguish...

New Studio Setup is Complete! With the unrest over the past week, Drew (Shake & Bake) and Matt (The Ironman) discuss self-defense of one's person and property in Ohio while in your home, car and business.  What's the Castle Doctrine?  Do you have a duty to retreat?  What's reasonable force?  It's all covered in this episode.  Before you grab your gun, know the rules!  

An episode for entrepreneurs and existing business owners.  Packed with information about the basics of starting a business in Ohio, the protections that come with creating an business entity, what the IRS wants from you and what's necessary to open a business bank account.  David Menz, owner of Queen City Laundry Chain and Melissa Blackburn, of Haven Collective LLC, call in to discuss the en...

Bill of Rights above our elected officials' pay-grades?  SBA Disaster loan funds depleted in a whirlwind of applications? Overreaching curfews and other heavy handed restrictions...we air it all out on this special episode...Free For All Friday.  Shake & Bake (Drew Baker) and Ironman (Matt Dixon) explore recent governmental mandates that overstep the boundaries of our Constitution and rev...

This episode is packed full of information on how to stay safe when taking a well deserved break from the Corona "stay at home" order.  The experts say we need to continue exercising.  We may find ourselves outside walking, riding and/or cycling on the roadway.  What side of the road should we be on?  What are the laws for runners and cyclists?  Are they different?   Drew Baker (Shake &a...

We packed up Studio 107 and set out for Orlando for PODFEST 2020 for our first live broadcast of SOL.  After hours of failed attempts due to insufficient bandwidth, we finally caught a signal and were off to the races.  In this episode, we discuss the criminal charge, disorderly conduct.  What is disorderly? Are there different levels of severity?  How to I avoid crossing the line into criminal co...

The Corona Virus pandemic is upon us.  News, social media and other media outlets continue to amp the hype and hysteria as Americans rush to the store to hoard toilet paper.  A negative script full of fear and doomsday predictions are hiding behind every corner of our daily lives.  Shake & Bake and the Ironman tread through the trenches to find the positives in the mass mayhem.  Have a listen...

With approximately 11 million residents in Ohio, over one million of them driving unlawfully without insurance, the BMV will no longer select random registrants to confirm they are have state minimum coverage auto insurance.  Why would the BMV take away consequences for those putting others at risk? Drew (Shake & Bake) and Matt (The Enforcer) dive into this article in this SOL Podcast short ex...

Our first episode of Season 2 from our new and improved digital studio!  Special guest Judy McInturff joins our show to discuss a host of concerns involving filing for bankruptcy. Can you keep you car, your house, your equity? What’s the process?  Do you need an attorney?  These questions and more are answered in detail.  Drew Baker, “Shake & Bake,” Matt Dixon, “the Ironman,” and Ashley Likens...

What's a Will?  What's a Trust? Do you need a Health Care Power of Attorney or a Living Will or both?  These questions and more answered by our esteemed guest Attorney Ryan Gordon, a lawyer who focuses his practice in the area of probate law.  An episode loaded with information and suggestions on how to properly prepare for the final chapter.  

Weekly quick tips on your case.  Enjoy. 

In this episode, we explore how your information is being provided to debt consolidation companies.  Some use this information to extend an offer of credit.  But is it really an offer of credit?  Many times it's nothing more than an attempt to lock the consumer into a debt consolidation plan.  Special guest, Jeremy Heck of Luftman, Heck and Associates joins us to expose the mechanisms utilize...

Join us for part 2 of 10 ways to WRECK your injury case.  Posting about your case on social media? Tracking your medical treatment; how much is too much?  We cover these important issues and more.  How you start your case will likely determine whether you achieve a successful outcome.  We warn of the common pitfalls and answer the basic questions that arise in nearly every accident case. Finally,...

Join us for a must listen discussion on the first 5 ways to WRECK your injury case.  Do you need an accident report?  What do you do when the insurance company calls? Do you sign a medical release? We cover these important issues and more.  How you start your case will likely determine whether you achieve a successful outcome.  We warn of the common pitfalls and answer the basic questions that ari...

An episode exploring your rights as they relate to a DUI traffic stop.  Sponsored by our friends at Law Alarm. 

This episode explores the importance of having uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage.  Attorney JR Thomas ("the Godfather") joins us via telephone from Florida to explain why this coverage is a must as well as discussing common pitfalls that can violate the terms of the policy precluding coverage.  Information every Ohio driver should know.  

We explore two types of automobile coverage:bodily injury and medical payments.  Our goal is to educate listeners on debunking the myth they have full coverage without confirming coverage limits and the terms of the policy.  We also have some fun exploring a recent announce from a district attorney in Dallas Texas allowing "necessary" theft under $750.  

Aaron Rihn joins us from Robert Pierce and Associates in Pittsburgh to discuss Arbitration Agreements.  An detailed explanation of what they are and how citizens are unknowingly waiving their right to a jury by executing these unilateral agreements.  We discuss what to look for and how to protect yourself from being cornered into the decision of an arbitrator.  Our intern Ashley steps in for Krist...