Joshua Gilliland

The Legal Geeks

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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. 

Author

Joshua Gilliland

Category

Fiction

Podcast website

www.thelegalgeeks.com

Latest episode

May 15, 2026

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Episodes

Review of Star Trek Picard episode "Disengage" 01.03.2023

Join us for our review of Star Trek Picard, "Disengage," where we cover bribery, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the duty to rescue, whether confidential informations can commit crimes, and why it is a bad idea to turn over Jack Crusher over to Captain Vadic. Plus, rights with a newly discovered adult child.   Send us Fan Mail Support the show No part of this recording should be consi...

Review of Picard episode, "The Next Generation" 20.02.2023

Was Dr. Crusher right to use lethal force? Did Admiral Picard have a duty to rescue Dr. Crusher? Did Riker and Picard commit fraud with their surprise inspection of the USS Titan? Join us for our legal analysis of Star Trek Picard season 3, episode 1.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube,...

Review of Bad Batch episodes "Clone Conspiracy" and "Truth & Consequences" 14.02.2023

Legal analysis of the Bad Batch episodes "Clone Conspiracy" and "Truth & Consequences," focusing on Whistleblower protection, conspiracy to commit genocide, conscription of soldiers, and misallocation of public funds.   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 TikTo...

Review of Bad Batch episode "Tribe" 07.02.2023

Can the Vanguard Axis droids be criminally liable for crimes? Could surviving Jedi lawfully invoke self defense upon sight of a clone? Join Thomas Harper and Josh Gilliland for their legal analysis of "Tribe."  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

Review of Bad Batch episode "Entombed" 31.01.2023

Can lethal force be used to defend an ancient super weapon? What are the rule for taking items from junkyards? Join Josh Gilliland and Thomas Harper for their legal analysis.  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

Review of Bad Batch episode "Faster" 24.01.2023

Our analysis of The Bad Batch episode, "Faster," including the issues of reckless driving, enforcement of gambling debts, and assumption of risk for attending sporting events.  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

Review of Bad Batch episode "The Solitary Clone" 17.01.2023

Crosshair has no shortage of legal issues! Join Josh Gilliland Thomas Harper for their legal analysis on The Bad Batch episode "The Solitary Clone."  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

Review of Bad Batch episodes Spoils of War and Ruins of War 09.01.2023

The Bad Batch is back with "Spoils of War" and "Ruins of War." Does the Bad Batch engage in child endangerment taking Omega on missions? Who has a right to Count Dooku’s War Chest?  Did the Bad Batch commit piracy with attempted theft of the war chest? Join Josh and Tom for their legal analysis.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show No part of this recording should be considered l...

Law & Thunder Recorded Live at SDCC 2022 31.12.2022

Our analysis of Thor Law and Thunder AND Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, recorded at San Diego Comic Con.  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 Lawyer's Holiday Special 2022 at FanX San Francisco 24.12.2022

Recorded live at Fan Expo San Francisco! Does Santa Claus trespass in every house on Christmas Eve? What banking lessons are there from It's a Wonderful Life? And why is Miracle on 34th Street the greatest trial Christmas movie of all time? Join for for our analysis.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagra...

Review of Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special 22.12.2022

Legal analysis of the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, covering trespassing, kidnapping, hate crimes, and other issues from the Marvel Special Presentation. 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

Review of Andor Episode 012, Rix Road 30.11.2022

Join us for our review of the Andor, season 1 finale, Rix Road. We discuss the law of war around civilians making bombs, holding Bix without bail, the penalty for aiding in a prison break, attempted murder, and the ISB’s surveillance on Ferrix.   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 Ti...

Review of Andor Episode 10, "One Way Out" 22.11.2022

What is the law of prison escapes? Join us for our discussion of Andor, No Way Out, where we cover the necessity defense for prison breakouts and requirements for a valid marriage.  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

Review of Andor Episode 11, "Daughter of Ferrix" 22.11.2022

What are the legal requirements for closing Rix Road for Maarva’s funeral? Did Andor and Melshi have a conspiracy to commit air piracy? Could the Keredians defend their ship with a net cannon? Join us for our legal analysis of "Daughter of Ferrix."  Send us Fan Mail Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Yo...

Review of Andor episode 09, "Nobody's Listening!" 08.11.2022

Join us for our legal analysis of the torture of Bix, Financial Disclosures of Legislators, Stalking, Prisoners Rights to Medical Care, Why Doctors Can’t Kill People, and Constitutional Prohibitions Against Ex Post Facto Criminal Consequences.  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 TikT...

Review of Andor episode 08, Narkina 5 04.11.2022

It’s time to discuss the legal issues in the THX 1138-themed prison of Narkina 5! Are electric floors cruel and unusual punishment (YES)? What limits does the 13th Amendment place on prison labor? Was there probable cause to arrest Bix? Tune in for our legal analysis of Andor, episode 8, Narkina 5. Send us Fan Mail Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follo...

Lower Decks - The Stars at Night 04.11.2022

Our season 3 finale review of "The Stars at Night"! Join us for our discussion of grave robbing, defrauding Starfleet, the Felony Murder Rule, and the Duty to Rescue in our review of Lower Decks.  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

Review of Andor Episode 07 02.11.2022

Our review of Andor episode “The Announcement,” where we cover the inchoate crimes of Mothma Manor, compare the Imperial Public Order Resentencing Directive (PORD) to Patriot Act, whether there was a Lawful Stop of Andor by Shore Trooper on Niamos, and the fairness of the Imperial Trial.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Fa...

Review of Lower Decks, "Trusted Sources" 24.10.2022

Join us for our review of "Trusted Sources," including the First Amendment Speech Protections and Government Employees, Law of War and the Press, and Declassification procedures. 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

Review of Andor Episode 06 18.10.2022

A discussion on espionage on military bases, criminal liability for a heist, felony murder, and landlord/tenant rights.   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

Review of She-Hulk Attorney at Law - Episode 09 17.10.2022

What crimes was She-Hulk charged with for her arrest? Would she be disbarred after a plea agreement? What claims did She-Hulk have against the members of Intelligentsia? Join our panel of attorneys for their legal analysis.  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

Review of Lower Decks episode "Crisis Point 2 Paradoxus" 17.10.2022

From Bereavement Leave to Faking One's own Death, this sequel has everything. Join our panel of lawyers for their legal analysis.  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

Review of Andor Episode 05 11.10.2022

Join us for our live recording of Andor, “The Ax Forgets," where we cover trespass to chattels, juvenile detention, altitude restrictions for aircraft, and eminent domain.  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

Review of She-Hulk Attorney at Law - Episode 08 11.10.2022

Can one lawyer encourage another to become a vigilante and not get disbarred? What questions should be asked during the client interview for someone asking if they have a product defect claim? Join our panel of attorneys for their legal analysis and more of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, episode "Ribbit and Rip it!"  Send us Fan Mail Support the show No part of this recording should be consi...

Review of Lower Decks episodes "Hear All, Trust Nothing" and "A Mathematically Perfect Redemption" 09.10.2022

Could the Karemmans arrest Quark for patent infringement? Would Peanut Hamper be convicted for going AWOL during the battle with the Pakleds? Join us for our discussion of Lower Decks episodes "Hear All, Trust Nothing" and "A Mathematically Perfect Redemption." Send us Fan Mail Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook,...

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