Joshua Gilliland
The Legal Geeks
The Legal Geeks are proud to be attorneys and geeks. We have been recognized by the ABA Journal Web 100 for one of the best legal podcasts in 2017 and nominated for Best Podcast by the Geekie Awards in 2015. Please enjoy our podcasts exploring legal issues Sci Fi, comic books, and pop culture, from Star Wars to Captain America and all things geek. Our podcasts are not legal advice and for entertainment only.
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Joshua Gilliland
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Latest episode
May 15, 2026
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Episodes
Marvel Comics- True Believers & Copyright Law 15.11.2012 10:12
Attorneys Jessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland discuss the Marvel Comics: The Untold Story, Copyright Law and great Marvel story lines and characters. No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Send us Fan Mail Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
Fire Side Geeks- Super Heroes, Star Wars & Judge Matthew Sciarrino 05.11.2012 20:20
The Legal Geeks at PFIC 2012 with Judge Matthew Sciarrino. Josh Gilliland, Jessica Mederson and Judge Sciarrino discuss comic book super heroes, Firefly and Star Wars. No part of this recording should be consider legal advice, nor an endorsement of being a super hero. Send us Fan Mail Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Tw...
I, Lawyer: The Legal Geeks on Isaac Asimov 29.10.2012 11:11
Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland discuss the science fiction contributions of Isaac Asimov. Send us Fan Mail Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
Ghostbusters & False imprisonment 29.10.2012 12:54
Joshua Gilliland & Jessica Mederson discuss the cult classic Ghostbusters and whether there are any legal issues for "false imprisonment" of ghosts. No part of this recording should be considered legal advise. Send us Fan Mail Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
Quantum Leap & Constitutional Law 16.10.2012 12:24
The Legal Geeks review Quantum Leap and key Constitutional Law cases regarding the right to counsel under the 6th Amendment and the right against self-incrimination under the 5th Amendment. No part of this episode should be considered legal advice. Send us Fan Mail Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and...
The Goonies: Good Enough for The Legal Geeks 10.10.2012 9:34
Jessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland discuss the ownership rights to the treasure in The Goonies. No part of this recording should be considered legal advice for any treasure hunters. Send us Fan Mail Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
Star Trek Red Shirts & Assumption of Risk 03.10.2012 9:20
Josh Gilliland & Jessica Mederson discuss how Red Shirts were injured or killed on Star Trek and the application of the assumption of risk to their injuries. No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Send us Fan Mail Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
Cheers! It's A Little Known Fact.... 01.10.2012 7:27
Jessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland discuss the anniversary of Cheers, favorite characters and legal issues presented in the show. Send us Fan Mail Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
Firefly & Contract Law 28.09.2012 9:16
The Legal Geeks discuss the contract issues presented in three episodes of Firefly. No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Send us Fan Mail Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
Star Trek: The Best Legal Issues from Each Generation 17.09.2012 17:38
Joshua Gilliland (@bowtielaw) and Jessica Mederson (@eDiscMatters) review the top legal issues from Star Trek, The Next Generation, Deep Space 9, Voyager, and Enterprise. Send us Fan Mail Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
Tron: The Gaming Grid of eDiscovery 04.09.2012 9:53
Attorneys Jessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland discuss how Tron is an allegory for electronic discovery. Jess and Josh discuss other topics explored in Tron, including Net Neutrality and the Stored Communication Act. Josh outlines major issues in electronic discovery and solutions. No part of this podcast should be considered legal advice. Send us Fan Mail Support the show No part of this recording...
Han Shot First & Self-Defense 02.09.2012 15:19
Josh and Jessica review “self defense” under Common Law and the Model Penal Code in analyzing whether Han Solo was legally justified in shooting Greedo first in the original Star Wars (Episode IV). Send us Fan Mail Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
A Legal Review of Dr. Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog 02.09.2012 11:54
It’s a Brand New Day on The Legal Geeks: Jess and Josh discuss Dr. Horrible’s Sing-A-Long Blog and legal responsibility for Penny’s death. Jess focuses on civil liability and Josh on criminal liability. Send us Fan Mail Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
The Law & Selling Haunted Houses- An Interview with Gabe Diani on The Selling 02.09.2012 23:55
The Legal Geeks interview Gabe Diani (Josh’s brother) about The Selling, a movie about selling a haunted house. The discussion includes stories from The Selling, a review of legal cases with ghosts (note, no part of this video should be considered legal advice on selling a haunted house), Gabe’s Kickerstarter project (along with Huck Finn, Robot Edition) and a pop quiz on lawyer movies. Send us Fa...
School Liability & Buffy The Vampire Slayer 02.09.2012 10:56
Jessica and Josh discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV series, the possible legal issues for the fictional Sunnydale High School, pay tribute to Sunnyvale, California, and Joss Whedon. Send us Fan Mail Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
President Lincoln Saving America from Sparkling Vampires 02.09.2012 11:22
A Review of Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter and Civil War History. Send us Fan Mail Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
Jaws & Liability for the Island of Amity 02.09.2012 34:49
Jessica and Josh discussing the legal issues presented in Jaws, covering cases involving shark attacks, the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, and how footage from Duel was used in The Incredible Hulk TV series. Send us Fan Mail Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
Fictional Lawyers 02.09.2012 13:49
Jessica and Josh discussing fictional attorneys on TV and in the movies verse the actual practice of law, from document review to motion practice. Send us Fan Mail Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
The Legal Geeks Discuss John Carter of Mars 02.09.2012 17:49
Josh and Jessica discuss a century of science fiction that started John Carter of Mars, including Superman, Star Trek's Captain Kirk, and many other adventure heros. The 2012 summer movie Battleship is also discussed. Send us Fan Mail Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
Meet Jessica & Josh: The Legal Geeks 01.09.2012 12:53
Introduction of The Legal Geeks, Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland. Both attorneys discuss their love of science fiction, the law and being a geek. Send us Fan Mail Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
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