The Good Judge-ment Podcast

The Good Judge-ment Podcast

Judge J. Wade Padgett (Georgia Court of Appeals) and retired Superior Court judge Tain Kell (Cobb Judicial Circuit) created this podcast series to provide continuing education and other matters of interest to Georgia judges. Of course, the podcast will hopefully be of interest to lawyers and members of the public as well. Also, we love feedback. If you have praise or ideas for the podcast, contact us at goodjudgepod@gmail.com. If you have complaints, forward those elsewhere.

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The Good Judge-ment Podcast

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Government

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 164: Suspended Sentences in Criminal Cases 06.05.2025

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss suspended sentences in criminal cases. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

Ep. 163: Tort Reform Legislation w/ Sen. John F. Kennedy 22.04.2025

In this episode, Wade and Tain are joined by State Senator John F. Kennedy, the President pro tempore of the Georgia Senate, to discuss Senate Bill 68 and Senate Bill 69, which were both recently passed by the Georgia General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp. SB 68 and SB 69 constitute a legislative package which includes a significant overhaul of civil litigation rules also kno...

Ep. 161: Bench Trials in Criminal Cases 17.03.2025

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss bench trials in criminal cases. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

Ep. 162: Judiciary Under Attack 17.03.2025

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss the rising threats against the judiciary. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

Ep. 165: Subject Matter Jurisdiction 16.03.2025

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss subject matter jurisdiction. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

Ep. 160: Jury Selection - Good Lawyer-ing Series 08.02.2025

In the first of a series of episodes, Wade and Tain discuss jury selection, or voir dire. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

Ep. 159: Property Division In Domestic Relations Cases 08.02.2025

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss the division of property in domestic relations cases. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

Ep. 158: Recusal Motions Revisited 20.01.2025

In this refresher episode, Wade and Tain provide an updated discussion on recusal motions - a topic that they originally addressed in a 2019 episode. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

Ep. 157: Waiver of Attorney-Client Privilege 19.11.2024

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss waiver of attorney-client privilege. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

Ep. 156: AI & the Courts 05.11.2024

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss the use of generative artificial intelligence and its use in courts. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

Ep. 155: Child Support Update 15.10.2024

In this episode, Wade and Tain welcome Noelle Lagueux-Alvarez and Kurt Bryan of the Judicial Council/Administrative Office of the Courts to discuss the recent statutory updates relative to child support matters, which resulted from the passage of Senate Bill 454. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

Ep. 154: Behavioral Incentive Dates 01.10.2024

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss behavioral incentive dates. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

Ep. 153: Staff Attorney Perspective w/ JB Bryant and Viraj Parmar 17.09.2024

In this episode, Wade and Tain are joined by attorneys Viraj Parmar and John "JB" Bryant, Jr. to discuss a variety of issues from the perspective of a staff attorney. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

Ep. 152: Limiting Instructions 03.09.2024

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss when and how to apply limiting instructions during jury trials. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

Ep. 151: Sealing Records 20.08.2024

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss the process and procedure to have documents sealed. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

Ep. 150: Electronic Security w/ Ben Luke - Part II 06.08.2024

In the second episode of a two-episode mini-series, Wade and Tain continue the discussion of electronic security with Ben Luke, the Chief Technology Officer of the Judicial Council/Administrative Office of the Courts. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

Ep. 149: Electronic Security w/ Ben Luke - Part I 16.07.2024

In the first episode of a two-episode mini-series, Wade and Tain are joined by Ben Luke, the Chief Technology Officer of the Judicial Council/Administrative Office of the Courts, to discuss electronic security. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

Ep. 148: Wilson v. State 18.06.2024

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss Wilson v. State, a recent decision by the Georgia Court of Appeals. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

Ep. 147: Beall v. Beall 04.06.2024

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss Beall v. Beall, a recent decision by the Georgia Court of Appeals. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

Ep. 146: Special Masters 21.05.2024

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss the role of special masters. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

Ep. 145: Eviction Actions 07.05.2024

In this episode, Wade and Tain are joined by Gwinnett County Chief Magistrate Judge Kristina Hammer Blum to discuss writs of possession, also known as evictions. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

Ep. 144: Interpreter Issues 16.04.2024

In this episode, Wade and Tain are joined by Marietta attorney Paul D. Panusky, Judge Jana Edmondson-Cooper of the Cobb County Magistrate Court, and Christopher Hansard of the Cobb County Superior Court to discuss interpreters. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

Ep. 143: Wade's Appointment 03.04.2024

In this very special episode, Wade and Tain discuss Wade's appointment to the Georgia Court of Appeals and the future of the podcast. Come for the announcements, but stay for Tain's "Full House"-esqe tribute to Wade.

Ep. 142: Kellum v. State 02.04.2024

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss Kellum v. State, a recent decision by the Georgia Court of Appeals. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

Ep. 141: Domestic Relations Financial Affidavits 19.03.2024

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss the domestic relations financial affidavit - shampoo sold separately. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

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