The JudgeMental Podcast

JudgeMental Podcast – Episode 110: "That's All, Folks!" Episode 110 marks a milestone and a momentary goodbye. The hosts raise a Miller High Life to celebrate reaching 110 episodes — now downloaded in 69 countries in less than one year — before announcing they're stepping back from the podcast to focus on building out their core platform. What's Discussed in This Episode: The Hiatus Announcement C...

JudgeMental Podcast – Episode 109: "Sounding Off" Hosted by Christine & Trey Episode Summary Christine and Trey open with a bittersweet announcement: this is the last week of the JudgeMental Podcast — at least in its current daily format. They reflect on the emotional and psychological toll of deep-diving into family court cases, and make clear that continuing will require the show to become m...

JudgeMental Podcast – Episode 108: "White Trash Dude" Hosts: Trey & Christine Episode Summary In this episode, Trey and Christine dig into the case of Leslie Calabrese, a former Cuyahoga County (Cleveland), Ohio family court judge who pled guilty and was sentenced to 60 days for her role in a judicial corruption scheme. The hosts break down what happened, why it matters, and what it reveals ab...

JudgeMental Podcast – EP 107: "Slap on the Wrist, Hold the Slap" In this episode, Christine and Trey dig into one of the most jaw-dropping examples of judicial misconduct to make headlines recently: a federal judge who was caught having sex in her chambers — loudly, repeatedly — while her law clerks were forced to listen. And when investigators came knocking? She lied. All of it, behind closed doo...

EP 106 – Dry Friday | The JudgeMental Podcast In this episode, Hugh and Christine skip the midday cocktails for sparkling water — because the topic is too heavy (and their afternoon schedules too packed) to drink through it. A journalist's question about whether their reporting has done more good than bad sends them into a wide-ranging, candid conversation about judicial accountability, the family...

JudgeMental Podcast – Episode 105: Pants on Fire Can a Friend of the Court (FOC) lie to the parties they're investigating? That's the provocative question at the center of this episode, and the answer may surprise — or concern — you. Hosts Christine and Trey dig into the legal and ethical landscape surrounding FOCs in Michigan family court, drawing parallels to law enforcement's well-established r...

JudgeMental Podcast – EP 104: Groundhog Day In this episode, Christine and Trey return from a brief hiatus to dig into appellate decisions — a shift in focus driven by the volume of community submissions asking them to investigate judges with high reversal rates. They explain why looking at published (and unpublished) Court of Appeals and Supreme Court decisions is one of the clearest ways to show...

EP 103: Sun's Out, Beers Out The JudgeMental Podcast About the Show The JudgeMental Podcast is brought to you by Hugh and Christine — two lawyers determined to save the system through judicial accountability and transparency. Find us on judge-y.com | Follow us: @Judgingthejudges | Download the app: Judge-y Episode Summary Christine is live from sunny Florida (with a Peroni in hand) and Trey is fre...

JudgeMental Podcast – EP 102 Anyone There? In this episode, Christine and Trey dive into a pair of eye-opening stories from Louisville's Jefferson Family Court — covering judicial conduct, courtroom accountability, and the evolving landscape of family law in Kentucky. Story 1: Judge Derwin Webb Conducts Hearing With Camera Off Christine and Trey discuss a troubling report out of Louisville Family...

JudgeMental Podcast – Episode 101 Lame This week, Christine and Trey pick up where they left off, diving deeper into the ongoing saga of Kentucky's family court system. Over Coors Light (and a LaCroix), they break down the latest developments in some of the most-watched cases in the Judge-y community — and pull no punches. What's Covered This Episode: Judicial Conduct Commission & Bar Associat...

JudgeMental Podcast – Episode 100 Century In this milestone 100th episode, hosts Christine and Trey dive deep into two interconnected stories about self-policing organizations, First Amendment rights, and the systemic culture of silence that protects institutions at the expense of accountability. Topics Covered: LMPD Officer Suspended for Speaking Out An LMPD officer attended a community/homeowner...

JudgeMental Podcast – EP 99 Safer? The Safer Kentucky Act & Judicial Accountability Episode Summary In this episode, Christine and Trey dive into a developing legal controversy in Jefferson County, Kentucky: two district court judges have reached opposite conclusions on the constitutionality of the Safer Kentucky Act's anti-camping provisions — and the hosts have a lot of thoughts. What We Cov...

JudgeMental Podcast – EP 98: Wednesday on Friday In this episode, Trey and Christine kick off with a candid conversation about the emotional toll of social media criticism — and why they remain committed to calling out dysfunction in the justice system regardless of political affiliation. Christine opens up about the relentless hate she receives online and the moral tightrope she walks trying to s...

JudgeMental Podcast – Episode 98 The High Life In this episode, Christine and Trey kick off with a classic Friday vibe — Miller High Life may or may not have been involved — before diving into a case that will leave you asking: how did this end up in federal court? Case: B.B. v. Castano Unified School District (9th Circuit) A 7-year-old first-grade student drew a picture of her friends holding han...

JudgeMental Podcast – Episode 96 Derby Week In this episode, Christine and Trey dive deep into one of the most pressing issues facing the judiciary today: judges on social media. What happens when a judge in a black robe posts videos laced with religious teachings? Is it protected free speech — or a troubling conflict of interest? The hosts unpack a viral video of a Texas judge weaving scripture i...

JudgeMental Podcast – EP 95: Fight Club Friday Christine and Trey kick off another Friday episode with a little pre-show chaos — including a strong stance on Tom Banks, a near-miss with a Bee Sting honey beer, and a serious case of OMA restaurant FOMO (the soon-to-be first Michelin star restaurant in Kentucky — 15 seats, twice a day, sold out through July). They also reminisce about the beloved, n...

JudgeMental Podcast – EP 94: "You Shall Not Pass" Christine and Trey are back with another episode packed with judicial drama, legal analysis, and unfiltered commentary on the state of the courts. In This Episode: Judge Tiffany Yaar & The Case of No Court Access The hosts dive into a wild ruling out of Lexington, Kentucky, where a family court judge — frustrated with a non-compliant petitioner...

JudgeMental Podcast – Episode 93: FBI, Where Are You? Christine and Trey are back with another deep dive into the ongoing and deeply troubling Bridgeman case — and this week, the stakes have never felt higher. What We Cover: The "Fixer" in the Courtroom A person alleged to be a "fixer" for a billionaire family gained access to a confidential EPO docket hearing through a non-regular sheriff — befor...

JudgeMental Podcast – Episode 92: "It's Not Normal" Join hosts Trey and Christine as they crack open a cold one — Three Floyds Gumball Head, an American wheat — and dive into some of the most talked-about cases in the JudgeMental community. From allegations of judicial impropriety to runaway third-party billing in family court, this episode covers it all with the signature candor you've come to ex...

JudgeMental Podcast – Episode 91 Just No In this episode, the Hosts dive into a viral TikTok posted by a regularly appointed Friend of the Court (FOC) in Louisville — made immediately after a hearing in Judge Shelly Ry's courtroom. The clip, set to "I got these bitches mad again," sparked outrage and a broader conversation about accountability, power, and professionalism in the family court system...

JudgeMental Podcast – Episode 90 Better off Alone? Hosts: Christine & Trey Episode Summary The judges are back with a packed episode covering two major impeachment stories, a federal lawsuit brewing in Florida, and a shout-out to the power of everyday people using the courts — and the app — to hold judges accountable. Topics Covered 1. Pro Se Dad Files Impeachment Against Fayette County Family...

The JudgeMental Podcast – Episode 89 Bottoms Up The hosts crack open a Mirror Twin Bee Sting Honey Hefeweizen and dive into a packed Friday episode covering judicial accountability, transparency, and the courtroom drama unfolding right here in Jefferson County. In This Episode: Oldham County Bench Shakeup District Court Judge Brittany McKenna has resigned mid-term after filing for reelection — and...

JudgeMental Podcast – Episode 88 As Old as Time Kentucky's First-Ever Judicial Impeachment: Political Theater or Constitutional Crisis? In this episode, hosts Hugh and Christine — the minds behind Judge-y — dive deep into the unprecedented impeachment of a Lexington circuit judge by the Kentucky House of Representatives. This is the first judicial impeachment in Kentucky's 233-year history, and it...

JudgeMental Podcast – EP 87: L.O. Down In this episode, the hosts dive into the latest development in the ongoing Bridgeman case — and it's a jaw-dropper. Jefferson County Family Court Judge Lauren Ogden has been photographed attending a high-profile charity fundraiser at the home of one of the active litigants appearing before her in court. Yes, really. What We Cover: The Bridgeman Case Backgroun...

EP 86 – Open Court, Open Bar Vol. 1 | The JudgeMental Podcast Hugh and Christine are back with another round of Open Court, Open Bar — answering questions straight from the Judge-y community. This episode covers everything from AI in the courtroom to TikTok judges, city attorney conflicts, and the surprising power of circuit clerks in small-town Kentucky. In This Episode: 🤖 AI Judges: Useful Expe...