The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast
Trial lawyers can be real people, too—and this podcast proves it. The Velvet Hammer™ is back, and this time, Karen Koehler isn’t going it alone. Known for her fearless advocacy, bold storytelling, and, yes, even the occasional backwards dress moment, Karen is teaming up with Mo Hamoudi, a lawyer, poet, and storyteller whose empathy and resilience add a whole new dynamic to the show.
Together, they’re pulling back the curtain on trial law, diving into bold topics, heartfelt stories, and the messy, hilarious moments that make trial lawyers human. This is an unscripted, raw, and fun take on life inside—and outside—the courtroom.
Podcasting since 2019 • 173 episodes
The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast
Latest Episodes
The ACLU Lawsuit Challenging ICE’s Operation Metro Surge
Season 6, Episode 5: The ACLU Lawsuit Challenging ICE’s Operation Metro SurgeA young Somali American U.S. citizen is tackled and detained by ICE in Minnesota, then later pepper-sprayed while filming a protest. That moment becomes ...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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30:26
The Reality of Work-Life Balance for Trial Lawyers
Season 6, Episode 4: The Reality of Work-Life Balance for Trial Lawyers What does “work-life balance” actually look like for trial lawyers? In this episode, Kare...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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19:09
Power: Who Holds It And Who Doesn’t
Season 6, Episode 3: Power: Who Holds It And Who Doesn’tIn this episode, Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi go head-to-head on whether power is real or an illusion, and why that question matters when your client has none. From courtroom...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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