The JudgeMental Podcast

The JudgeMental Podcast – EP 85: "Royal We" In this episode, the hosts break down the latest developments in the Bridgeman case — a high-stakes Louisville family court battle involving heirs to a significant fortune — and examine what they see as serious due process failures by Judge Ogden. They also take a hard look at a troubling pattern of judicial misconduct making headlines in Texas. What We...

The JudgeMental Podcast – EP 84 Black & White Hosts: Trey & Christine Overview Trey and Christine dive into a local Louisville story that made national headlines — the Kentucky Cabinet for Transportation bribery scandal — and&n...

**EP 83: Conflicted | JudgeMental Podcast This week, Christine and Hugh dive into the Judgey community app — answering real questions from listeners about courtroom concerns, conflicts of interest, gag orders, and Kentucky's controversial&n...

Episode 82: Lemon Pound Cake - The Afroman Defamation Case In this episode, Hugh and Christine dive into one of the most entertaining First Amendment cases in recent memory: Afroman's victorious defamation trial against the police...

Episode 80: Bad Boy - Show Notes The JudgeMental Podcast with Hugh and Christine In this episode, Hugh and Christine dive into a rare public reprimand issued by the Judicial Conduct Commission against Judge Bolton Bevins, who displayed egregious misconduct in his courtroom—particularly toward juvenile defendants. The hosts discuss his pattern of denying due process, arbitrary contempt orders, and...

EPISODE 80: SUPERSENSITIVE Welcome to The JudgeMental Podcast! In this episode, Hugh and Christine dive into Chief Justice John Roberts' recent statements about criticizing judges, the importance of transparency in the Supreme Court, and why judicial accountability matters for democracy. IN THIS EPISODE: Chief Justice Roberts conflates criticism with threats to the judiciary Why criticizing electe...

Show Notes -SPECIAL EPISODE: Jail Bound? - The Matt Bevin Case Episode Overview Join Christine and Hugh for a special emergency recording about the high-profile Matt Bevin contempt case. This episode dives deep into the fascinating legal issues surrounding a former Kentucky governor being held in contempt for failing to provide financial disclosures in his son's unprecedented lawsuit for child sup...

SHOW NOTES FOR EP 78: DADDY Episode Summary: In this episode, hosts Christine and Hugh discuss a deeply troubling case involving Louisville Judge Annie O'Connell, who granted shock probation to a man convicted of multiple counts of child pornography possession and distribution. During his brief probation period, the offender violated his terms multiple times and was later federally convicted of se...

EPISODE 77 It Ain't Over 'Til. . . The JudgeMental Podcast - Episode 77 In this episode, hosts Hugh and Christine dive deep into the Kanabrowski case response, discussing the controversial motion to reconsider filed by counsel for Mom regarding the Guardian ad Litem's appellate obligations. Key Topics Discussed: • Kanabrowski Case Update - Analysis of the motion to reconsider filed regarding the C...

SHOW NOTES - Episode 76: Part Time Driver Hosts: Trey & Christine Episode Highlights Judge-y App Launch Success Hugh and Christine celebrate the Judge-y app reaching #1 in its category and #97 overall on the App Store during launch weekend! They discuss the community features, how to leave reviews for judges, and why retired judges aren't included in the rating system. JCPS Superintendent Driv...

EPISODE 75: IDLE HANDS JudgeMental Podcast with Hugh and Christine Welcome back to Season 2 of the JudgeMental Podcast! In this episode, hosts Hugh and Christine return from a brief hiatus to discuss major developments in family court transparency and the launch of their revolutionary judicial accountability app, Judgy. IN THIS EPISODE: Major Announcement: Judgy App Launch Friday the 13th launch o...

Episode Description In this episode of the JudgeMental Podcast, Christine and Hugh discuss a recent op-ed written by a Louisville family court judge and the community response it generated. They explore the challenges of judicial workload management, the importance of timely court orders, and the impact of delays on families in the legal system. Topics Covered: Judge Derwin Webb's op-ed and commun...

EPISODE 73: BACK FOR MORE Welcome to Season 2 of the JudgeMental Podcast! Hugh and Christine are back after a break, and the Judge-y app has officially launched on Friday the 13th! IN THIS EPISODE: The official launch of the Judge-y app on Apple Store, Google Play, and web 18,555 judges now available to rate across all 50 states How the app works: free ratings, premium features, and community buil...

EPISODE 71: UNWARRANTED - SHOW NOTES Episode Overview Hugh and Christine are back after a break with exciting news about their upcoming app launch during "spooky season." They discuss the challenges of building a comprehensive database of judges across all 50 states and the shocking lack of transparency in the judicial system. The main focus of this episode is a bizarre motion filed by a removed F...

EPISODE 70: Matt Grant Interview Part 2 - Fighting Family Court Corruption Welcome back to the JudgeMental Podcast! In this follow-up to Episode 17, we reconnect with Matt Grant, a decorated attorney and former equity partner at one of the nation's largest law firms, who is now fighting corruption in Missouri's family court system as a litigant in his own case. ABOUT THIS EPISODE Matt Grant return...

EPISODE 69: Burn it Down? In this episode, Christine and Hugh dive deep into groundbreaking legislation in New Hampshire—House Bill 652—which proposes to completely abolish the state's family court system. The hosts explore the implications, controversies, and potential consequences of this radical approach to family law reform. KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED: New Hampshire House Bill 652 The bill would eli...

EPISODE 68: Politics as Usual? Episode Summary: In this episode, Christine and Hugh discuss a significant development in their ongoing coverage of judicial ethics in Kentucky. After the Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice ruled that a Jefferson County Family Court judge could attend partisan political fundraisers, the hosts discovered that Chief Justice Deborah Lambert herself has been attending...

EPISODE 67: INTO THE VOID Welcome to The JudgeMental Podcast with Hugh and Christine, the minds behind Judgy - the revolutionary app empowering you to judge the judges. It's past time for judicial accountability and transparency within the courts. IN THIS EPISODE: Hugh and Christine tackle a critical issue in family court: the lack of transparency and accountability in FOC (Friend of the Court) an...

EPISODE 66: INFIGHTING Show Notes In this episode of the JudgeMental Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most troubling aspects of the family court system: the Friend of the Court (FOC) process. We examine a recent case from Jefferson County that highlights systemic problems with FOC reports, late filings, and the dangerous consequences of unqualified individuals making forensic determinations a...

EPISODE 65: PETULANT CHILDREN In this episode, Christine dives deep into the judicial landscape of Bullitt County, Kentucky, examining the stark differences between the county's two family court divisions and sharing firsthand experiences practicing in front of Judges Elise Spainhour and Monica Meredith. KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED: Bullitt County Family Court Structure The evolution from a commissioner...

JudgeMental Podcast – Episode 64: About Time In this episode, Hugh and Christine dive deep into the latest developments in judicial accountability, focusing on the ongoing saga surrounding Judge Ogden. They discuss the challenges of recusal motions, the impact of judicial decisions on families, and the broader implications for the legal system. The conversation covers: The rare granting of a recus...

JudgeMental Podcast – Episode 63: "Half & Half" In this episode, Christine and Hugh dive deep into recent decisions from the Kentucky Supreme Court, focusing on judicial recusal, the appearance of bias, and the implications of judges attending partisan political events. The hosts discuss the controversy surrounding Judge Shelley Santry, the role and power of GALs (Guardians ad Litem), and the...

JudgeMental Podcast – Episode 62: Fresh Meat In this episode, Christine and Hugh dive into a recent TikTok by Louisville attorney Allison Russell, who proposes adding another division to the Louisville Family Court as a solution to ongoing issues. The hosts discuss the merits and drawbacks of this idea, reflect on the realities of family court in Louisville, and share their perspectives on the cha...

JudgeMental Podcast – Episode 61: Talking Point Task Force In this episode, Hugh and Christine dive into the recent announcement of the Judicial Threat Assessment Center by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. They discuss the motivations behind the new task force, question whether there is a real increase in threats to judges, and explore the broader implications for judicial accountability and...

JudgeMental Podcast – Episode 60: Cry For Help In this episode, Christine and Hugh return from a holiday break to dive into the latest developments and ongoing challenges in family court. They discuss a powerful social media post from a young person affected by the system, the persistent lack of accountability among judges, and the complex role of GALs (Guardians ad Litem) and FOCs (Friend of the...