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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.

Dean and Mike


    • Jul 11, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h AVG DURATION
    • 62 EPISODES


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    #20: 911 Dispatcher, Winding Up & Mother's Day Crime

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 45:17


    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 another and finally they analyse the crime statistics on mother's day...is it really the lowest day for crime in the U.S.A.

    #19:Praying Coach,Dead Claimants & Prostate Exams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 49:57


    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 analyse the shooting of a doctor for accidentally making a patient ejaculate during a prostate exam.

    #18:Roe v Wade Revisited, Rwanda Cancelled & Mistaken Jealousy (Guest Rebecca Keeves)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 72:54


    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 to send refugees to Rwanda & finally they ponder why a woman would attempt to murder her husband because he had images of her when she was skinnier.

    #17: Mariah Carey,Top Gun,Rwanda & Moose Murder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 59:38


    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 all asylum seekers seeking asylum in Britain to be sent to Rwanda, and finally they analyse the likelihood of a moose being capable of murder.

    #16:Depp v Heard, Contempt of Court & Delayed Robbery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2022 46:55


    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 quick thinking of a store owner who asked a group of robbers to return in a few hours when he would have more money.

    #15:Grandkids,Scottish Bankruptcy,Husband Killer and Non Hate Crimes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 56:13


    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 scotland.The pair ponder why a woman would kill her husband after writing a blog about "how to murder your husband" and finally Mike informs on a rather Orwellian policing practice that has been going on in the UK without us knowing.

    #14:Baldness,The First Troll and Pet Pants

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 46:25


    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 the boys ponder a world where dogs are legally obliged to wear pants.

    #13:Roe Vs Wade, Irish Roofer & Fake Murder

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 50:50


    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 be sent to prison for the murder of someone who is still alive.

    #12:Eugenics, Disappearance, Witchcraft act and Lincoln's Dog

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 52:30


    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 probably should, and finally they morn the loss of Abraham Lincoln's Dog, Fido.

    #11: Will Smith, Bottle Contents, Johnny Depp & Book Spoilers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 66:44


    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 Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial; and finally, they ask themselves 'what is the correct response to someone who keeps spoiling the end of books you are reading?'

    #10: Phone Tracking, Stolen Roof, Judge Immunity & Polite Canadians

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 51:09


    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 have to be passed when people are just too polite.

    #9: Atheists, Akena Adoko, My Cousin Vinny & Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 67:46


    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 process and finally they ponder why a burglar would take the time to log onto Facebook whilst robbing a house.

    #8: Upset Kidnapper, Public Urination, True Crime Documentaries & Fake DNA

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 53:09


    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 a documentary, later sue that documentary. Finally, how did a man fake 3 seperate DNA tests?

    #7:Email Privacy, Fake Lords, The Duke and Prosthetic Leg

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 51:50


    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 the new film "The Duke" and finally how a prosthetic limb could be used to further someones nefarious agenda.

    #6: Iron Maiden, Incompetence, Bestiality & Prema Nocta

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 52:27


    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 expose the true nature of the medieval law of Prema Nocta as portrayed in the film "Braveheart".

    #5: Ana de Armas, Unproffessional, Nicknames & UP!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 58:38


    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 answer the question on the legality of flying with the aid of helium balloons.

    #4: Cow Cheque, Wedding Reception, Sabrina & Woody Harrelsons Dad

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 54:40


    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 issue with the latest Sabrina TV series and finally they ponder the crimes of Woody Harrelson's father.

    #3: Affluenza, Parking & Etchings, Divorce & Guard Dogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 61:04


    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.Dean and Mike also analyse the case of a woman who didn't realise divorce would terminate her marriage and finally they muse over the guard dog who failed at guarding.

    #2: Indian Undead, Boat Tax, Chatrooms & Peanut Fist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 56:04


    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 ponder the damage one can cause adding peanut butter to your fist before punching someone with nut allergies!

    #1:Singleton Bill, Nasty Neighbours, Ouija Boards and Snorlax

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 74:14


    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 Snorlax over stopping a crime.

    Holding Court #41: Christmas Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 53:57


    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 liability for Christmas parties and finally ponder the strange but heart warming case of a drug addict who broke into a home and put up their Christmas decorations.

    Holding Court #40: Kyle Rittenhouse Pt2, HMRC, Christmas List and Elmo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 71:27


    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 Dean and Mike discuss that time Elmo testified in front of congress.

    Holding Court #39: Nevermind, Disease, Gary Plauché & Contortion

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 56:16


    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 the case of Gary Plauche who murdered someone on Camera and finally they review the case of a contortionist thief.

    Holding Court #38: Miss France, Golf, Kyle Rittenhouse and Pick 'N' Mix

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 56:08


    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 Rittenhouse and finally Dean and Mike ponder the implications of defecating in cinema confectionary items.

    Holding Court#37: Halloween Special (Special Guest Rebecca Keeves)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 74:32


    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 Nasties”In the UK and Horror movie effects on young children and finally they comment on how far is too far with your Halloween Decorations!

    Holding Court #36: Pringles, Cricket, Alec Baldwin and 7221 Penises

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 67:32


    In this weeks episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the case of P&G v HMRC to prove Pringles are not Crisps/Potato chips but are in fact a savory snack, Mike presents the this weeks what happens next and the importance of village cricket, Dean and Mike talk about the recent tragedy on the set of the film "rust" where the director of photography was accidentally fatally shot and finally they explore the news that 7221 penises  were seized on a Nigerian ship.

    Holding Court #35: Uber, Badgers, Ronnie O'Neill III & Art

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 61:29


    In this weeks episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the case of a french man who sued Uber for causing the breakdown of his marriage, Mike presents his latest what happens next segment, they analyse the issues surround defending yourself in court and finally they ponder the meaning of art as they discuss the case of the artist who took a museums money and supplied them with blank canvases.

    Holding Court #34: Video Game Restrictions, Bracelet, Worth and Fake Cops

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 61:04


    In this weeks episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the current time restrictions to online gaming in China, Mike presents this week's “what happened next” featuring a law suit against an airline. They review the film “Worth” based on the true story of the lawyer tasked with fairly distributing compensation to the families of the victims of 9/11 and finally they analyse the case of a robber who handed himself in to movie extras dressed as police officers.

    Holding Court #33: Paisley Snail, Golf balls, Marvel & Eleven Dwarves

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 55:38


    In this week's episode, Dean and Barrister Mike examine the famous case of Donoghue vs Stevenson, Mike presents a new segment called “What happened next?”, Dean and Mike review the current case of Marvel studios suing for the rights to their biggest characters and finally they  discuss the time Walt Disney hired eleven dwarves to appear as Pinocchio at the premiere of the film.

    Holding Court #32: Soviet Tank, Bad Aim & Python Competition

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 49:55


    In this week's episode Dean and Barrister Mike Trevelyan discuss the case of  a man who built a tank on his land aiming at the council offices in London. They analyse the case of Summers v. Tice  concerning liability for an accident whilst out bird shooting and finally they  ponder the story of a man who died eating too many cockroaches in an attempt to win a python.

    Holding Court #31: Sexy Liability, Dear Zachary & Immortal Dogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 63:24


    In this week's episode, Dean and Barrister Mike explore the case of the French company liable for the death of an employee having sex on a business trip.  They review the shocking failure of the legal system during the case of Andrew Bagby and his son Zachary, and they discuss the man who kidnapped a scientist to give his dog immortality.

    Holding Court #30: WWII Tank, Shamima Begum & Six Dildos

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 60:42


    In this weeks episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the case of a gentleman fined for owning a Panther tank from world war 2, the controversial case of Shamima Begum who left England to Join ISIS and now wishes to return and the Texan law for owning more than 6 sex toys, as discussed this week below is the Link to sponsor our previous guest and Barrister Olivia Appleby for the Brighton Marathon,https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=OliviaMayApplebyBrightonM21&pageUrl=2

    Holding Court #29: Porn Collection,Exorcism & A Colander Lie Detector

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 53:55


    In this weeks episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the case of a man suing his parents for binning his porn collection, the real story behind the film "the Exorcism of Emily Rose" and   the subsequent  court case and how a colander could be used to extract a confession.

    Holding Court #28: Small Penis Rule, Face Tattoo and Anti Rape Device

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 55:43


    In this weeks episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss how you can stop someone suing you by mentioning penis size, how the hangover part 2 came into legalHot water for a face tattoo and the woman who mutilated a rapists genitalia.

    Holding Court #27: Acclaim, Undercover Lover & Undercover Cock up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 50:36


    In this Weeks episode Dean and Barrister Michael discuss the insane PR practices of ex video game company Acclaim, the Moral and legal quandary of relationships whilst undercover and finally the undercover cops who tried to arrest other undercover cops (there may also be brief mention of Mouse trap and Cocaine Bears)

    Holding Court #26: Pig Love, Chris Chan and Proving A Point

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 64:58


    In this week's episode Dean and Mike discuss the case of a man wrongly accused of making love to a pig, the shocking ongoing case of internet LOLcow Chris Chan and some of the issues surrounding it and finally they ponder the case of  a lawyer who accidentally killed themselves proving how someone could accidentally kill themselves (also a brief dive into Japanese Samurai).

    Holding Court #25: Activision Blizzard, Centurions and Letterbox Meows

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 64:00


    In this week's episode Dean and Mike discuss the ongoing issue of Activision Blizzard and their employee relations, centurions and gladiators being arrested for fighting outside of the colosseum...in 2011,  and they analyse the case of a gentleman meowing through Kiera Knightley's letterbox.

    Holding Court #24: Scarlett Johansson, Twilight Barking, Literary Murder and Dog Petting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 64:39


    In this weeks episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the ongoing legal case between Black Widow and Disney, Mike relives the events of the 101 Dalmatian book sequel on quite the tangent, they examine the case of a polish killer who wrote about his crimes in a novel and finally the case of a Scottish gentleman who robbed a bank but stopped to pet a dog on his way home!

    Holding Court #23: Goop, Video Game Cheaters & Seagulls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 60:12


    In this episode, Dean and practising Barrister Mike discuss the legal issues facing Gwyneth Paltrow's company Goop, the healing power of crystals, the legality of video game mods and an unusual illegal seaside activity

    Holding Court #22: Bennie Edwards, Anti Piracy & Clumsy Janitors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 54:31


    In this episode, Dean and barrister Mike discuss the use of weapons by police in the context of the fourth amendment, the ironic piracy of music for a famous anti-piracy advert and examine the story of hospital deaths caused by janitors unplugging life support machines!

    Holding Court #21: Britney Spears, Soviet Show Trials & Defecation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 60:48


    In this week's episode, Dean and practising barrister Mike discuss the ongoing legal issues with Britney Spears and her conservatorship, Stalin's show trials during the great purge, and finally they analyse the arrest of a lady for defecating on her boss's desk after winning the lottery.

    Holding Court #20: Bill Cosby, 15 Impounded Cats and Coconut crimes (Special guest Rebecca Keeves)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 70:01


    In this weeks episode Dean apologises for last week, we are joined by our guest Practising barrister Rebecca Keeves, the group discuss the recent release of Bill Cosby, Mike, Dean and Rebecca ponder the thought process of taking 15 cats on a road trip and finally how a coconut could find itself detained!

    Holding Court #19: Pineapples, Litigation and 3000 Penises

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 56:55


    In this weeks episode Dean and Practising Barrister Mike discuss assault by Pineapple, The Worlds most litigious Man who sued the Guinness world book of Records and the conundrum of how many penises are too many penises for a morgue worker to keep?

    Holding Court #18: Body Parts, Operation Yewtree and Swan Karate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 62:54


    In this week's episode Dean Sheridan and barrister Mike Trevelyan examine the case of a man sued posthumously after parts of his body hit a bystander...after he was hit by a train. They discuss people's rights when accusations are made against them for severe offences and found not guilty and they analyse what would drive a man to practice karate...on swans.

    Holding Court #17: Victorian Courts, Pizza & Armadillos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 62:34


    This week Dean and Mike discuss the case of George Bates who was sentenced to death for spoon theft. They analyse the story of a British worker who sued their employer for not being invited to pizza Friday and they review the case of a Georgian gentlemen who shot an armadillo...only to have it ricochet and hit his mother in law!

    Holding Court #16:Treason, Son of Sam Laws & Violent Donkeys (Special Guest Olivia-May Appleby)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 85:18


    This week, Dean and Mike have a special guest: Practising Criminal  barrister Olivia-May Appleby. They discuss Kim Kardashian's recent heartbreaking news, The case of the man hanged because of a comma, the controversial law passed due to the Son of Sam killings in the 1970s and finally, the donkey locked up for violent acts.

    Holding Court #15: Stolen Goods, Sperm Theft and Annoying Children

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 58:20


    In this weeks episode Dean and practising barrister  Mike discuss if you can buy stolen Goods if they are no longer stolen, Is it a breach of contract if your lover tricks you into having a child and they ponder how annoying a group of children have to be to be freed by a kidnapper.

    Holding Court #14: St.Ives,Toy Yoda & Candy Crush

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 63:20


    In this weeks episode we discuss the case of St Ives the patron Saint of lawyers, we chat about the hooters waitress who won a toy Yoda and the case of murder by social media Game requests.

    Holding Court #13: Disappearing Houses, Trespass & Bad Dates

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 56:54


    In this week's episode Dean Sheridan and Barrister Michael Trevelyan discuss the case of a man whose house disappears in Ireland. They dive into the rights of trespassers on your land and analyse the terrible first date of a Texas man which led to threats of legal action.

    Holding Court #12: Severed Finger, No Good Deed & Alligators

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 58:04


    In This weeks episode Dean Sheridan and Barrister Michael Trevelyan Discuss the case of a woman who tried to Sue the Wendy's restaurant franchise by planting a severed finger in her food, They analyze the case of two Girls sued for delivering cookies to their neighbor and finally they discuss the unbelievable Crime of throwing alligators through drive thru windows!

    Holding Court #11: Post office, Foxes, Japanese Cannibals & Parrots

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 54:57


    This week Dean and Mike discuss the current post office debacle, the case of the Hollywood silver fox farm, they discuss the Japanese Cannibal unrepentant for his crime who walks free to this day and they break open the sinister criminal underbelly of the parrots.

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