Sports 'N Torts

Repeat guests and fan favorites Kevin Shires and Rob Hammers return to the Sports ’N Torts podcast for one of the most entertaining and insightful episodes to close out Season 5. Josh, Kevin, and Rob dive into the unique friendships that can develop between plaintiff and defense attorneys despite battling on opposite sides of cases for years. The conversation covers professionalism in litigation,...

What if tennis didn’t have to be slow, quiet, individual, and hard for casual fans to follow? In this episode of Sports ’N Torts , Josh sits down with J.Y. Aubone — Director of Player & Coach Relations and media host/commentator for Intennse Tennis— to discuss how a new league is trying to completely reinvent the sport of tennis. This conversation goes far beyond just a new format. JY opens up...

On this episode of Sports ’N Torts , Joshua Stein is joined by his longtime friend Marc Glickman for a full recap of their unforgettable 8 man golf trip to Pebble Beach Golf Links and the Monterey Peninsula for Marc and Mike Peckham's 50th Birthday. What starts as a conversation about bucket-list golf quickly turns into a hilarious and detailed breakdown of one of the most memorable sports weekend...

In this returning fan-favorite episode, Josh sits down with mediator Greg Parent for a wide-ranging conversation that blends law, life, and perspective in a way only Sports ‘N Torts can. Greg pulls back the curtain on what really makes mediation work—not legal brilliance, but human connection, emotional intelligence, and preparation before anyone ever walks into the room. He shares why the best me...

In this episode of Sports ’N Torts , Joshua Stein sits down with Randy Kessler, one of Atlanta’s most respected family law attorneys, to unpack what it takes to build a 30+ year legal career rooted in reputation, relationships, and consistency . Randy shares how he stumbled into family law early in his career and turned it into a thriving, specialized practice—long before specialization was common...

In this episode of Sports ’N Torts , Joshua Stein sits down with trial attorney Hector Rojas, Jr. partner at Morgan & Morgan in Atlanta, for a wide-ranging conversation on law, mindset, and personal growth. Hector shares his journey from immigrating from Venezuela and growing up in Cobb County to becoming a trial lawyer handling serious injury and wrongful death cases. He opens up about his tr...

In this powerful and deeply insightful episode of Sports ‘N Torts , host Joshua Stein sits down with former Georgia Tech and Denver Broncos NFL safety Nick Ferguson for a conversation that goes far beyond football. From his journey as an undrafted player grinding his way to a 10-year NFL career, to his candid reflections on mental health, identity, and life after the game, Nick delivers a message...

In this episode of Sports ’N Torts , Joshua Stein sits down with Atlanta business lawyer and entrepreneur Mitesh Patel, founder of Blue Sky Law. What starts as a conversation about business disputes quickly evolves into a deeper discussion about identity, risk, and the courage it takes to bet on yourself. Mitesh shares his journey from growing up in a small Appalachian town in East Tennessee—where...

MLB Opening Day is here and the annual Sports 'N Torts MLB/Braves preview is here to get you ready. Host Joshua Stein is joined once again by Josh Gernatt and Casey Collins for a wide-ranging, candid, and entertaining breakdown of the 2026 MLB season , with a focus on the Atlanta Braves . The crew dives into an unfortunate bearish outlook on the Braves , driven by mounting pitching injuries, roste...

In this special Podcastathon episode of Sports ‘N Torts , host Joshua Stein steps away from the usual sports, law and business conversations to spotlight an issue affecting millions of families: Alzheimer’s disease . Josh is joined by his mother-in-law Bobbi Kelman , caregiver for her husband Howard Kelman, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2019, and Dan Goerke , who lost his wife Denise to Al...

March Madness has arrived. In this annual Sports ’N Torts March Madness Preview , host Joshua Stein is joined by longtime friends and college basketball fans Laurence Kessler and Robert Unell to break down the 2026 NCAA Tournament . The group dives into the biggest tournament storylines, including the rise of SEC basketball, the impact of NIL and the transfer portal on roster construction, and why...

What started as a casual conversation over a Titos and Soda about UGA football with Jason Ganz has grown into something much bigger. In this special 200th episode of Sports ’N Torts , host Joshua Stein sits down with longtime friend and loyal listener Allen McDuffie to reflect on the journey from Episode 1 to Episode 200. What began as a simple experiment—five episodes with five friends—has evolve...

Episode Summary In Episode 199 of Sports ‘N Torts , Joshua sits down with attorney Eric Sterling — a lawyer who bet on himself, built an extraordinary referral base, was labeled a “cultural disruptor,” got fired, and then launched his law firm. Eric shares the real story behind his brand phrases — “We Stop At Nothing” and “Believe” — and what they actually mean when you’re starting a firm from you...

What does it take to go from undrafted free agent… to Super Bowl champion… to successful healthcare entrepreneur? In this episode of Sports ’N Torts , Joshua Stein sits down with former NFL safety Andrew Adams , Super Bowl champion with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and founder of Pro Level Recovery , alongside respected Georgia workers’ compensation attorney Heather Froy . Andrew shares the gritty re...

In this episode of Sports ’N Torts , Joshua Stein sits down with Luis Virguez , founder of Virguez Law, for a wide-ranging conversation on entrepreneurship, marketing, leadership, and what it really takes to build a scalable law firm. Luis shares his journey from immigrating to the U.S. from Venezuela at age nine, to betting on himself after law school during the 2008 recession, to building a mult...

This episode of Sports ’N Torts marks a milestone for the show as host Joshua Stein welcomes his first-ever PGA Tour golfer , Jay Delsing , for a wide-ranging and unforgettable conversation about life inside the ropes of professional golf. Jay spent more than three decades competing at the highest level, playing in over 500 PGA Tour events and grinding it out week after week against the best playe...

January is the season of reinvention — new goals, new habits, and sometimes even a new haircut. But how much of that change is real, and how much is just cosmetic? In this special, live-from-the-barbershop episode of Sports ’N Torts , host Joshua Stein welcomes back returning fan-favorite Alvaro Arauz of 3A Law Management for his third appearance on the show — and this time, Alvaro takes “new year...

In this annual Year in Review episode of Sports ’N Torts , Joshua Stein continues a personal tradition—pausing before the calendar turns to reflect on the year that was. Guided by thoughtful questions from his wife Dana, the conversation feels less like an interview and more like a real check-in on family, work, and the moments that mattered most. The episode touches on life at home with both kids...

Guest: Gracyn Tucker, Georgia Tech Softball | Student-Athlete | Pre-Law Minor In this episode of Sports ’N Torts , Joshua Stein sits down with Gracyn Tucker , a redshirt sophomore on the Georgia Tech softball team , for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about what it really takes to compete at a high level—on the field, in the classroom, and in life. Gracyn pulls back the curtain on the day-to-...

Episode Summary The New Year’s Day loss to Ole Miss turns College Football’s Last Call into a group therapy session as the guys process Georgia’s stunning Sugar Bowl collapse and the abrupt end of a season that felt destined for more. Josh, Jason, and Laurence walk through the stages of grief—anger, bargaining, sadness, and depression—while breaking down exactly how Georgia let a fourth-quarter le...

Joshua sits down with Tyson Mutrix—founder of Mutrux Firm Injury Lawyers and creator of Maximum Lawyer—to talk shop on building a law firm you actually enjoy running. They trace the origins and growth of the Maximum Lawyer podcast and community, dig into how live events evolved (including a behind-the-scenes “Zapathon” pivot), and unpack practical ops habits: ruthless calendaring, office-hours cad...

The College Football Playoff has arrived, and the boys are officially on the clock. With a quiet on-field weekend behind them, the crew dives headfirst into the madness of the new 12-team playoff format, breaking down every matchup, upset possibility, and storyline that matters. They react to a polarizing Heisman ceremony, debate whether the award has lost its shine, and unpack the chaos surroundi...

In this episode, Josh sits down with Michael Thompson , a rising star in Georgia’s legal community and a double-Dawg with deep UGA roots. Fresh off a weekend together at the SEC Championship, Josh and Michael dive into a wide-ranging conversation—law, golf, mentorship, building a practice, and, of course, the brand-new 12-team College Football Playoff . Michael shares how growing up in northeast G...

The boys are riding high after a dominant Georgia win over Alabama in the SEC Championship, celebrating in Mercedes-Benz Stadium and reliving a day full of tailgates, arguments about departure times, and meeting loyal listeners. The crew breaks down an all-around A+ performance by Georgia—special teams magic, suffocating defense, depth everywhere, and a poised outing from SEC Championship MVP Gunn...

In this wide-ranging conversation, Joshua Stein sits down with  Jay Paterno  — former Penn State quarterback, coach, son of legendary coach Joe Paterno, accomplished writer, and current member of the Penn State Board of Trustees. Jay reflects on growing up inside one of college football’s most storied programs, his own path as a player and coach, and the unique culture of State College and Penn St...