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Aug 2026

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Join the Scott Vicknair Law Firm on the Overruled Podcast for lessons in business, law and leadership. Your hosts, David Vicknair and Brad Scott, will interview clients, friends of the firm, and many other experts to uncover fascinating details about people who are making a dent in the world in small, but beneficial ways. Along the way, David and Brad will provide some unique insight into the world of law, provide exclusive details about their work, and facilitate connections with valuable resources inside the New Orleans community and beyond. Visit Scottvicknair.com for more information and to claim your free consultation today.

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September 3, 202644 min

Mark Romig: The Voice, Legacy & Spirit of New Orleans

Send us Fan Mail Few people have experienced New Orleans from as many different angles as Mark Romig. David Vicknair sits down with the longtime communications leader and Saints PA announcer to explore the experiences, relationships, and opportunities that have shaped his career. Along the way, Mark shares what continues to make the city worth believing in and why he has no plans to stop contributing to it. Here’s what we discuss in this episode: ⚜️ Family Legacy: Saints tradition spans generations 🏈 Saints Connection: Football strengthens community identity 🤝 Give Back: Service can change lives 🧭 Follow Passion: Let opportunity shape the path 📞 Take Calls: Make time to mentor Check out the website: https://www.neworleans.com/ Watch the Mark Romig Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLil8rqHNQh42ds9Bf7NI7acCbMkxsFEXE Injured? Begin the process here: Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers: https://www.scottvicknair.com/ Car Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/car-accident-lawyer/ Truck Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/truck-accident-lawyer/ Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/motorcycle-accident-lawyer/ Probate, Succession and Estate Legal Needs? Visit Scott Law Group – Estate Counsel: https://www.louisianasuccessionattorney.com/ More Resources Subscribe to the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@scottvicknairlaw?sub_confirmation=1

August 27, 202635 min

From Tacoma to the Saints: Taliese Fuaga’s NFL Journey

Send us Fan Mail Step into the trenches with New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga as he shares his journey from raw talent to NFL mainstay. David guides a candid conversation about mindset, growth, mentorship, and adjusting to life and football at the highest level, with plenty of love for New Orleans food and culture along the way. Here’s what we discuss in this episode: 🏈 Football Journey: A casual activity became his career 🎓 Oregon State: One program truly believed in him 📈 NFL Transition: The draft changed everything overnight 🏅 Locker Room Mentors: Veterans helped him adjust and improve 🍤 New Orleans Life: Food and fans quickly won him over Injured? Begin the process here: Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers: https://www.scottvicknair.com/ Car Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/car-accident-lawyer/ Truck Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/truck-accident-lawyer/ Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/motorcycle-accident-lawyer/ Probate, Succession and Estate Legal Needs? Visit Scott Law Group – Estate Counsel: https://www.louisianasuccessionattorney.com/ More Resources Subscribe to the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@scottvicknairlaw?sub_confirmation=1

August 13, 202626 min

Drew Brees: Hall of Fame Legacy, Resilience & Impact

Send us Fan Mail Drew Brees’ Hall of Fame induction feels like more than a football accomplishment. For New Orleans, it represents a chapter of the city’s history. Today, David and Brad reflect on what made Brees so important to New Orleans, the resilience behind his career, and the connection he built with the city along the way. They also close out the show with another round of legal questions covering estate debt and why personal injury cases can take so long. Here’s what we discuss in this episode: 🏈 Hall of Fame: Brees earns first-ballot Hall of Fame honors ❤️ Personal Impact: More than just a great quarterback 📊 Career Numbers: Numbers that cement an all-time legacy 💪 Resilience : Brees overcame injury and proved doubters wrong ⚖️ Legal Q&A: Estate debt and personal injury questions answered ⏳ Legal Delays : Why injury cases can take so long Injured? Begin the process here: Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers: https://www.scottvicknair.com/ Car Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/car-accident-lawyer/ Truck Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/truck-accident-lawyer/ Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/motorcycle-accident-lawyer/ Probate, Succession and Estate Legal Needs? Visit Scott Law Group – Estate Counsel: https://www.louisianasuccessionattorney.com/ More Resources Subscribe to the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@scottvicknairlaw?sub_confirmation=1

August 6, 202636 min

New Orleans and Attorney General Liz Murrill: What’s Happening?

Send us Fan Mail A disagreement over the Orleans Parish clerk of court position quickly escalated into threats of removal, a Louisiana Supreme Court ruling, and a grand jury indictment of Attorney General Liz Murrill — an indictment that was ultimately dismissed. David and Brad unpack the legal arguments, political fallout, and unanswered questions surrounding the conflict. They also examine what the dispute could mean for future cooperation between New Orleans and state leaders. How did a fight over one public office spiral this far? Tune in to find out, then stay for the new “Ask Overruled” segment, where David and Brad answer your legal questions. Here’s what we discuss in this episode: ⚖️ Legal Interpretations: Both sides claimed constitutional authority 🏛️ Supreme Court Ruling: A narrow decision settled one issue 🔥 Political Fallout: Public accusations strained working relationships 🔍 Federal Investigation: State leaders requested additional scrutiny 🤝 De-escalation Efforts : Officials eventually sought dismissal and cooperation 🏙️ State-Local Relations: The dispute threatened recent shared progress Injured? Begin the process here: Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers: https://www.scottvicknair.com/ Car Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/car-accident-lawyer/ Truck Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/truck-accident-lawyer/ Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/motorcycle-accident-lawyer/ Probate, Succession and Estate Legal Needs? Visit Scott Law Group – Estate Counsel: https://www.louisianasuccessionattorney.com/ More Resources Subscribe to the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@scottvicknairlaw?sub_confirmation=1

July 2, 202644 min

Inside McCord Butchery: Better Meat, Better Meals with Sam McCord

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to build a destination business that people genuinely love? David sits down with Chef Sam McCord, owner of McCord Butchery, to discuss a career shaped by curiosity, craftsmanship, and a willingness to embrace new opportunities. From international experiences to leadership roles and entrepreneurship, Sam shares the lessons that helped shape his approach to business, customer service, and community. Here’s what we discuss in this episode: 🇫🇷 Global Training: Learning in New York and France 🎸 House of Blues: Building a corporate career 🥩 McCord Butchery: Bringing a vision to life ⭐ Quality First : Restaurant-grade products at home 🛒 Unique Experience: More than a butcher shop 🤝 Community Focus: Supporting local partnerships Injured? Begin the process here: Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers: https://www.scottvicknair.com/ Car Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/car-accident-lawyer/ Truck Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/truck-accident-lawyer/ Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/motorcycle-accident-lawyer/ Probate, Succession and Estate Legal Needs? Visit Scott Law Group – Estate Counsel: https://www.louisianasuccessionattorney.com/ More Resources Subscribe to the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@scottvicknairlaw?sub_confirmation=1

June 25, 202635 min

Why The Best Lawyers Keep Learning with Brian Glass

Send us Fan Mail Brian Glass joins David for a wide-ranging conversation on law firm leadership, LinkedIn content strategy, legal marketing, and building a business that supports the life you want. Brian shares lessons learned from growing the Ben Glass Law Firm, creating educational systems powered by AI, and helping lawyers think differently about growth, mentorship, and success. The discussion also explores Great Legal Marketing, long-term disability law, family travel, and why sometimes the best business goal isn't growing faster- it's protecting what you've already built. Here’s what we discuss in this episode: 📱 Building influence through consistent content creation 🚀 Why execution beats perfection every time 🎯 Using audience feedback to create better marketing 🤖 Leveraging AI to build smarter law firms ⚖️ Redefining success beyond revenue and growth goals Learn more about Ben Glass Law: https://www.benglasslaw.com/ Great Legal Marketing: https://www.greatlegalmarketing.com/ Injured? Begin the process here: Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers: https://www.scottvicknair.com/ Car Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/car-accident-lawyer/ Truck Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/truck-accident-lawyer/ Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/motorcycle-accident-lawyer/ Probate, Succession and Estate Legal Needs? Visit Scott Law Group – Estate Counsel: https://www.louisianasuccessionattorney.com/ More Resources Subscribe to the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@scottvicknairlaw?sub_confirmation=1

June 18, 202620 min

New Orleans Headlines: Federal Courthouse Meltdown & Jailbreak Reunion

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes the news in New Orleans feels stranger than fiction. In this episode, David and Brad discuss two stories that captured headlines across Louisiana and beyond. First, they examine the bizarre incident at the Hale Boggs Federal Building, where a man barricaded himself inside and began throwing furniture and debris onto Poydras Street below. Then, they revisit the Orleans Justice Center jailbreak saga, including the criminal indictment of former Sheriff Susan Hutson and the surprising return of several escaped inmates to the very jail they escaped from. Along the way, the conversation explores public safety, mental health, government accountability, and why some stories seem uniquely New Orleans. Here’s what we discuss in this episode: 🏛️ Federal Incident: Chaos at the Hale Boggs Building 🧠 Mental Health: Questions raised by the public response 🔑 Jailbreak Fallout: The continuing Orleans Parish saga 🚔 Returning Escapees: Inmates transferred back to Orleans ⚖️ Sheriff Indictment: Accountability and criminal allegations 📰 What's Next: Future developments to watch Injured? Begin the process here: Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers: https://www.scottvicknair.com/ Car Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/car-accident-lawyer/ Truck Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/truck-accident-lawyer/ Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/motorcycle-accident-lawyer/ Probate, Succession and Estate Legal Needs? Visit Scott Law Group – Estate Counsel: https://www.louisianasuccessionattorney.com/ More Resources Subscribe to the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@scottvicknairlaw?sub_confirmation=1

June 11, 202645 min

From Ireland to the NFL: Saints Kicker Charlie Smyth's Incredible Journey

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to go from a small village in Northern Ireland to becoming the starting kicker for the New Orleans Saints? For Charlie Smyth, the answer includes years of dedication, an obsession with mastering his craft, and the courage to pursue an opportunity most people would consider impossible. In this episode of the Overruled Podcast, David Vicknair sits down with the Saints kicker to discuss his remarkable journey from Gaelic football to the NFL. Charlie shares stories about growing up in Mayobridge, discovering American football, navigating the NFL International Player Pathway Program, earning his spot with the Saints, and embracing life in New Orleans. Along the way, he offers valuable lessons about discipline, preparation, process-driven thinking, and what it means to bet on yourself. Here’s what we discuss in this episode: 🏈 Charlie went from never kicking an NFL football to becoming the Saints' starting kicker in less than two years. 🇮🇪 His Gaelic football background helped develop the leg strength and discipline that translated to the NFL. 🧠 Success comes from focusing on the process, not obsessing over outcomes. 🎯 Elite performers often share a common trait: mastering the fundamentals repeatedly. ⚜️ New Orleans has become a second home thanks to its passionate football culture and strong sense of community. Injured? Begin the process here: Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers: https://www.scottvicknair.com/ Car Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/car-accident-lawyer/ Truck Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/truck-accident-lawyer/ Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/motorcycle-accident-lawyer/ Probate, Succession and Estate Legal Needs? Visit Scott Law Group – Estate Counsel: https://www.louisianasuccessionattorney.com/ More Resources Subscribe to the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@scottvicknairlaw?sub_confirmation=1

May 28, 202628 min

NOLA Food Scene, Content Creation & Leadership with Dr. Nicole Caridad Ralston

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Nicole Caridad Ralston wears a lot of hats- mom, leadership consultant, professor, and content creator- and is a well-known voice in New Orleans food culture. In this episode, Nicole shares how she built a following around storytelling and community, what people misunderstand about leadership and management, and how she balances content creation with a full-time professional career. You’ll also hear about her favorite New Orleans restaurants and the importance of building relationships both online and in real life. Here’s what we discuss in this episode: 📱 Content Creation: Building community through storytelling ⏰ Time Management: Calendars and boundaries are essential 🍽️ New Orleans Food: Restaurants create community connections 🧠 Leadership Skills : Emotional intelligence matters deeply 👥 Managing People: Leadership requires relationship-building ✈️ Creative Balance: Integrating work, travel, and family life Keep up with Dr. Nicole: Eaten Path NOLA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatenpathnola/?hl=en Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.nicolecaridad/ Toodie and Roodie: The Foodies: https://www.amazon.com/Toodie-Roodie-Nicole-Caridad-Ralston/dp/B0FJ1Z14LL Toodie and Roodie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toodieandroodie/ Caridad Consulting: https://www.caridadconsulting.com Injured? Begin the process here: Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers: https://www.scottvicknair.com/ Car Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/car-accident-lawyer/ Truck Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/truck-accident-lawyer/ Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/motorcycle-accident-lawyer/ Probate, Succession and Estate Legal Needs? Visit Scott Law Group – Estate Counsel: https://www.louisianasuccessionattorney.com/ More Resources Subscribe to the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@scottvicknairlaw?sub_confirmation=1

May 21, 202643 min

Building an Abundance-Minded Law Firm with Ben Glass

Send us Fan Mail Most lawyers were taught how to practice law, but not how to build a business or a life they actually enjoy. In this episode, David sits down with legal marketing pioneer Ben Glass, who shares lessons from more than four decades in practice. They discuss mindset, business ownership, abundance versus scarcity, helping others, and why the best law firms are intentionally designed around the lives their owners want to live. Here’s what we discuss in this episode: 💼 Law Firms Are Businesses Too: Business-focused thinking for lawyers 🧠 Mindset Requires Training: Growth comes from consistently working on perspective 🚪 Get in Different “Rooms”: Find others who have already solved the problems you have 🌊 Abundance Beats Scarcity: Helping other lawyers can improve the profession and your own practice 🤖 AI Is Accelerating Everything: Technology helps lawyers spend more time on strategy and judgment Get in touch with Ben: Ben Glass Law: www.benglasslaw.com Great Legal Marketing: https://www.greatlegalmarketing.com Meet with Ben: www.lunchwithben.com Download GLM Summit Notes: https://www.glmsummitnotes.com/ Injured? Begin the process here: Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers: https://www.scottvicknair.com/ Car Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/car-accident-lawyer/ Truck Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/truck-accident-lawyer/ Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/motorcycle-accident-lawyer/ Probate, Succession and Estate Legal Needs? Visit Scott Law Group – Estate Counsel: https://www.louisianasuccessionattorney.com/ More Resources Subscribe to the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@scottvicknairlaw?sub_confirmation=1