
Holding Court
Dean Sheridan and practising barrister Michael Trevelyan talk over some crazy, quirky and interesting court/legal cases from around the world, having fun and learning a little something about the legal system along the way.
Episodes
62 episodes
#20: 911 Dispatcher, Winding Up & Mother's Day Crime
In this week's episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the case of the 911 dispatcher being charged with manslaughter for refusing to send an ambulance.Mike presents his "What Happened Next?" segment involving one company trying to bankrupt...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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45:17

#19:Praying Coach,Dead Claimants & Prostate Exams
In this week's episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the case of an American football coach who was fired for praying at the end of game.Mike presents "what happened next?" exploring a land dispute with strange circumstances and they anal...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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49:57

#18:Roe v Wade Revisited, Rwanda Cancelled & Mistaken Jealousy (Guest Rebecca Keeves)
This week, Dean and Barrister Mike are joined by a guest: Barrister Rebecca Keeves.In this week's episode they discuss the recent overturning of Roe v Wade,Mike updates us with "What Happened Next?" revisiting the governments plans ...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:12:54

#17: Mariah Carey,Top Gun,Rwanda & Moose Murder
In this week's episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the current copyright issues surrounding Mariah Carey's classic Christmas hit and the new Top Gun Sequel,Mike presents "What Do You Think Will Happen Next?" discussing the decision for ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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59:38

#16:Depp v Heard, Contempt of Court & Delayed Robbery
In this week's episode Dean and Barrister Mike revisit the Depp v Heard trial discussing it post-verdict, Mike presents his "what happened next?" segment asking how severe a punishment must be for contempt of court.Finally they discuss the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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46:55

#15:Grandkids,Scottish Bankruptcy,Husband Killer and Non Hate Crimes
In this week's episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the case of an Indian couple suing their son for not supplying grandkids, Mike presents his "what happens next?" segment where you find out the punishment for fraudulent bankruptcy in 1748 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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56:13

#14:Baldness,The First Troll and Pet Pants
In this week's episode Dean and Lawyer Mike discuss the case of a gentleman claiming sexual harassment for being described as bald.Mike presents his 'What Happens Next' segment pertaining to the early days of internet trolling and finally t...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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46:25

#13:Roe Vs Wade, Irish Roofer & Fake Murder
In this week's episode, Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the case of Roe vs Wade and its relevance in the current climate. Mike also presents his 'What Happened Next?' case involving a drunken roofer & finally the pair ponder how you could b...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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50:50

#12:Eugenics, Disappearance, Witchcraft act and Lincoln's Dog
In this week's episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the case of Buck vs Bell, Mike presents his "What Happened Next?" segment with a very Agatha Christie twist,they look back at archaic laws that stuck around longer than they pr...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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52:30

#11: Will Smith, Bottle Contents, Johnny Depp & Book Spoilers
Holding Court returns after our Easter break!In this week's episode, Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the legal implications of the 'Slap Heard Around the World'; Mike presents his "what happens next" segment; they analyse the current Jo...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:06:44

#10: Phone Tracking, Stolen Roof, Judge Immunity & Polite Canadians
In this week's episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss how asking Siri a question could be used against you in court, Mike presents a harrowing case of roof theft, they analyse the power of Judges in America and finally, they ponder why acts ha...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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51:09

#9: Atheists, Akena Adoko, My Cousin Vinny & Social Media
In this week's episode, Dean and barrister Mike discuss the Tennessee ban on atheists running for office. Mike presents the case of Akena Adoko vs Mr. Lewis. They analyse the film “My Cousin Vinny” and its portrayal of the legal pro...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:07:46

#8: Upset Kidnapper, Public Urination, True Crime Documentaries & Fake DNA
In this week's episode, Dean and practising barrister Mike discuss the case of a kidnapper who sued his prisoners. Mike presents how urinating in a market place can have negative consequences. They ponder what would make a man freed because of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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53:09

#7:Email Privacy, Fake Lords, The Duke and Prosthetic Leg
In this episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the law that until 2017 allowed the US government to read citizens' emails after 180 days. Mike regales us with colourful made up history of Lord Harley, they look at the real legal story behind t...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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51:50

#6: Iron Maiden, Incompetence, Bestiality & Prema Nocta
In this week's episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss Iron Maiden's lawsuit against Ion Maiden, Mike presents judges behaving badly, they analyse how bestiality got the film "The Shape of Water" out of legal trouble and finally they expo...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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52:27

#5: Ana de Armas, Unproffessional, Nicknames & UP!
In this weeks episode Dean and practising barrister Mike discuss false advertising in film trailers, Mike shines light on unprofessional barristers, they ponder a legal case involving ageism and nicknames in the workplace and finally they answe...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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58:38

#4: Cow Cheque, Wedding Reception, Sabrina & Woody Harrelsons Dad
One year to the day since the first episode of Holding Court!Dean and Mike discuss whether cows are legal tender, Mike presents his "what happened next" segment involving a newly wed couple, Dean and Mike analyse the Satanic Temple's is...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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54:40

#3: Affluenza, Parking & Etchings, Divorce & Guard Dogs
In this week's episode Dean and practising barrister Mike discuss the case of a boy too wealthy for manslaughter.Mike presents two different 'What happens next?' cases involving parking fines and Prince Albert's art collection.Dea...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:01:04

#2: Indian Undead, Boat Tax, Chatrooms & Peanut Fist
In this episode, Dean and Mike discuss legal issues with the living dead of India, Mike explains what you owe the council if you live on a boat, they muse over the legal implications of inciting your own murder via chatroom and finally they pon...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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56:04

#1:Singleton Bill, Nasty Neighbours, Ouija Boards and Snorlax
In the first podcast of the new series, Dean and Mike discuss sentences for attempted murder, Mike explains how petty neighbours can be, they analyse the issues with jurors seeking the aid of spirits and they ponder the importance of catching a...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:14:14

Holding Court #41: Christmas Special
In this weeks episode Dean and Practising barrister Mike discuss the Ohio case of if Santa Claus is real? Mike presents his what happens next segment involving a very inebriated woman and a change of clothes, Dean and Mike analyse employee liab...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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53:57

Holding Court #40: Kyle Rittenhouse Pt2, HMRC, Christmas List and Elmo
In this Weeks episode Dean and Barrister Mike revisit the Kyle Rittenhouse trial after the verdict, Mike present his “What happens next” section and also gives a short “What to buy for the Lawyer in your life” Christmas gift list, Finally...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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1:11:27

Holding Court #39: Nevermind, Disease, Gary Plauché & Contortion
In this weeks episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the case of Nirvana’s estate being sued by the now adult baby from the Nevermind album artwork, Mike presents a law about travelling in public transport whilst unwell, Dean and Mike analyse ...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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56:16

Holding Court #38: Miss France, Golf, Kyle Rittenhouse and Pick 'N' Mix
In this weeks podcast Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the Miss France competition being sued for workplace discrimination, Mike presents his what happens next involving disabled golfing, They analyze the ongoing trial in America of Kyle Rittenh...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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56:08

Holding Court#37: Halloween Special (Special Guest Rebecca Keeves)
In this weeks spooky special Dean and Barrister Mike are joined by practising Barrister Rebecca Keeves, they discuss the Salem Witch trials, Mike presents a “What happens next” with a paranormal twist, they analyse restrictions on “Video Nastie...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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1:14:32
