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The Nice Guys
Geoff, Mike, and Derrick talk about The Nice Guys (1996), a dark comedy neo-noir set in 1977 Los Angles starring Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe. We discuss issues related to private investigators, auto regulations/catalytic converters, and everyone's favorite topic... porn! (For those of you who actually read last week's show notes, you know we were supposed to release an episode on season 1 of Daredevil (2015) this week. Well, unfortunately that episode isn't ready yet, but we promise it'll come out soon!)The sponsor of the podcast is Moore Law PLLC, a law firm that focuses on business law and general commercial litigation. If you would like to set up a free consultation, please fill out the form located at https://www.mooreatty.com/contact.Thank you as always to our editor Colleen Moore.Comments? Questions? Corrections? Send us a message!Please connect with us! IG: @notsograndjury. Email: notsograndjury@gmail.com. LinkedIn: Not So Grand Jury. Bluesky: @notsograndjury.bsky.social.
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The X-Files Season 1, Episodes 3 & 21: Tooms
Geoff, Mike, and Derrick discuss two episodes of the first season of the X-Files (1993-1994), which is currently streaming on Hulu and Disney+. Both episodes involve the same mutant serial killer, Eugene Victor Tooms. We discuss the legitimacy of polygraph tests, the "parole board" scene, FBI jurisdiction, and more. We (well, mostly Geoff) also come up with a system to rate the movies/shows on legal accuracy and entertainment.The sponsor of the podcast is Moore Law PLLC, a law firm that focuses on business law and general commercial litigation. If you would like to set up a free consultation, please fill out the form located at https://www.mooreatty.com/contact.In two weeks, we will be discussing season 1 of Daredevil (2015). The first two episodes of season 4 of Daredevil drop on March 4, 2025, so you might as well re-watch season 1!Thank you as always to our editor Colleen Moore.Comments? Questions? Corrections? Send us a message!Please connect with us! IG: @notsograndjury. Email: notsograndjury@gmail.com. LinkedIn: Not So Grand Jury. Bluesky: @notsograndjury.bsky.social.
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In the Heat of the Night
Geoff, Mike, and Derrick talk about In The Heat of the Night (1967), currently streaming on Prime Video. Among other things, we discuss issues related to the Fourth Amendment and police officers outside of their jurisdiction, and nerd-out on the Supreme Court.Geoff brings up the Supreme Court case Terry v. Ohio, decided in the same year In The Heat of the Night was released. More information on this case can be found here: Terry v. Ohio on Oyez.We also bring up our episode on Columbo. Astute listeners will note that we have not released an episode involving the tv show Columbo and Matt and Geoff didn't discuss it in the last iteration of the podcast with Mike and Geoff. And you are correct! Columbo was an unreleased beta episode, where the three of us were still trying to get our feet wet. We plan to release Columbo soon as a side bar because there is some interesting conversations on, among other things, Miranda rights, jurisdiction of the FBI, and Fourth Amendment.Comments? Questions? Corrections? Send us a message!Please connect with us! IG: @notsograndjury. Email: notsograndjury@gmail.com. LinkedIn: Not So Grand Jury. Bluesky: @notsograndjury.bsky.social.
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The Trial of the Chicago 7
Our first "new" episode of 2025! Geoff, Mike, and Derrick talk about Aaron Sorkin's The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020), now streaming on Netflix. This is the first episode where we discuss a movie that's based on an actual real-life trial, which leads to some interesting comparisons. Among other things, we talk about free speech/ability to protest and the actual trial, including the Attorney General's testimony, contempt and judicial bias, and the actions of the prosecution.In the episode we talk about multiple court opinions, including those of the U.S. Court of the Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and the District Court. Here are links to each so you can read about what happened for yourself:7th Circuit's Decision Reversing the Contempt of Court Charges: In re Dellinger, 461 F.2d 389 (7th Cir. 1972)7th Circuit's Decision Reversing the Substantive Charges: In re Dellinger, 472 F.2d 340 (7th Cir. 1972)U.S. District Court's Decision After Remand on Contempt of Court Charges: In re Dellinger, 357 F.Supp. 949 (N.D. Ill. 1973)Geoff also mentions an audio book that does a dramatic reading of highlights from the trial transcript: "The Trial of the Chicago 7: The Official Transcript"The sponsor of the podcast is Moore Law PLLC, a law firm that focuses on business law and general commercial litigation. If you would like to set up a free consultation, please fill out the form located at https://www.mooreatty.com/contact.Thank you as always to our editor Colleen Moore.Comments? Questions? Corrections? Send us a message!Please connect with us! IG: @notsograndjury. Email: notsograndjury@gmail.com. LinkedIn: Not So Grand Jury. Bluesky: @notsograndjury.bsky.social.
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Love, Guaranteed: A Lost(?) Episode
The (sort of) lost episode! This week we go back over four years ago to Geoff and Mike's original version of the podcast and re-release an episode on Love, Guaranteed, where Derrick was the guest host. Apologies for the long episode, but we had A LOT to talk about.Prior to that, Geoff, Mike, and Derrick dive into some listener feedback. Please connect with us if you have any feedback or suggestions for us!The sponsor of the podcast is Moore Law PLLC, a law firm that focuses on business law and general commercial litigation. If you would like to set up a free consultation, please fill out the form located at https://www.mooreatty.com/contact.Comments? Questions? Corrections? Send us a message!Please connect with us! IG: @notsograndjury. Email: notsograndjury@gmail.com. LinkedIn: Not So Grand Jury. Bluesky: @notsograndjury.bsky.social.
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