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Jun 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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June 11, 202645 min

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

Send us Fan MailWhat 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 ResourcesSubscribe 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 MailDr. 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 lifeKeep 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/B0FJ1Z14LLToodie and Roodie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toodieandroodie/Caridad Consulting: https://www.caridadconsulting.comInjured? 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 ResourcesSubscribe 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 MailMost 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 judgmentGet in touch with Ben:Ben Glass Law: www.benglasslaw.comGreat Legal Marketing: https://www.greatlegalmarketing.comMeet with Ben: www.lunchwithben.comDownload 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 ResourcesSubscribe to the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@scottvicknairlaw?sub_confirmation=1

May 14, 202614 min

100th Episode with Martha Vicknair: Meet the Mom Behind the Ads

Send us Fan MailDavid and Brad mark their 100th episode with a very special guest: David’s mom, the retired teacher turned TV commercial star. Martha opens up about suddenly being recognized around town, her 33-year teaching career in Thibodaux, and how those experiences inspired the firm’s teacher awards and backpack giveaways. Don’t miss the family stories from the kitchen and the crowd-favorite chicken wings that bring everyone together. Here’s what we discuss in this episode:🎉 100 Episodes Strong: The milestone becomes a celebration of relationships and community📺 Commercial Fame Is Real: Martha shares stories of getting recognized everywhere she goes🍎 A Teacher’s Legacy: Decades in the classroom created lifelong impact far beyond school🎒 Community Matters Deeply: Education projects and local involvement remain central to the firm🍗 Family Ties Run Deep: Food, laughter, and shared stories bring the whole episode togetherInjured? 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 ResourcesSubscribe to the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@scottvicknairlaw?sub_confirmation=1

April 30, 202624 min

Forbidden Pizza: Building One of New Orleans’ Hottest Spots with Beau Baudier

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a Stanford-trained attorney walks away from the traditional path to chase the perfect slice of pizza? In this episode, David sits down with Beau Baudier, founder of Forbidden Pizza, to explore his journey from law and real estate into one of New Orleans’ hottest food spots. Beau shares how a passion project turned into a breakout success, the obsession behind crafting great pizza, and the unexpected challenges of rapid growth. Here’s what we discuss in this episode:🍕 Beau’s passion project turned breakout success⚙️ The extreme detail behind “simple” pizza🔥 How growth brings unexpected challenges👨‍🍳 Quality control is everything📍 Forbidden Pizza’s expansion plans + future visionForbidden Pizza:https://www.forbiddenpizza.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 ResourcesSubscribe to the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@scottvicknairlaw?sub_confirmation=1

April 23, 202650 min

Inside the New Orleans Staged Crash Trial with Reporter James Finn

Send us Fan MailWhat really happens inside a high-profile federal trial? Investigative reporter James Finn pulls back the curtain on covering one of the most shocking fraud cases in recent memory and what it’s like to watch it unfold in real time. From staged crashes to courtroom drama, this conversation explores how stories are built, how evidence stacks up, and how narratives shape outcomes.Here’s what we discuss in this episode:📄 How reporters build real investigative stories ⚖️ Why law and journalism are both storytelling 🚗 Inside the staged New Orleans crash fraud scheme 🎤 What witness testimony revealed in court 🔍 What to watch in upcoming federal casesGet in touch with James: https://rjamesfinn.com/Email: jfinn@theadvocate.comInjured? 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 ResourcesSubscribe to the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@scottvicknairlaw?sub_confirmation=1

April 16, 202644 min

The Truth About Legal Marketing Today with Cassidy Lewis

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, David sits down with legal marketing leader Cassidy Lewis to explore what’s actually working in today’s fast-changing marketing landscape. From SEO shifts and brand strategy to client experience and referral growth, this conversation challenges outdated thinking and highlights what truly drives results. You’ll hear practical insights on building a sustainable pipeline, reducing reliance on digital platforms, and creating memorable client journeys.Here’s what we discuss in this episode:📊 SEO is shifting toward user-first, not algorithm-first🔁 Referrals and database marketing drive real growth🧠 Marketing success comes from understanding human behavior🎯 Brand strategy works best as long-term exposure, not quick wins🎁 Client experience details create lasting loyaltyResources for this episode:Learn more about Cassidy: https://cooperhurley.com/our-staff/cassidy-lewis/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassidythemarketer/The CMO Academy: https://thecmoacademy.com/Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers: https://cooperhurley.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 ResourcesSubscribe to the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@scottvicknairlaw?sub_confirmation=1

April 9, 202628 min

Eating with Cait: New Orleans Food Scene & Life of a Content Creator with Cait Minshew

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, David sits down with New Orleans content creator Cait Minshew to talk about building a brand in the digital age and what it really takes to grow an audience. Cait shares how she turned a simple blog into a thriving platform, why consistency and authenticity matter, and how she handles criticism along the way. The conversation also dives into New Orleans’ evolving food scene, standout restaurants, and how social media is shaping where people choose to dine.Here’s what we discuss in this episode:📸 How Cait grew her platform through consistency and trial-and-error🎭 The importance of authenticity in building an audience💬 Handling criticism and staying confident online🍽️ How content creators influence local restaurant success⚜️Standout restaurants in New Orleans Keep up with Cait:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Eating-with-Cait-61557771683534/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatingwithcaitt/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eatingwithcaittYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EatingwithcaitInjured? 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 ResourcesSubscribe to the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@scottvicknairlaw?sub_confirmation=1

April 2, 20261 hr 8 min

From Marine to Master Chef with New Orleans Chef Eric Cook

Send us Fan MailFrom the Marine Corps to one of New Orleans’ most respected kitchens- Gris-Gris, Eric Cook shares how discipline, chaos, and creativity shaped his journey. He reflects on life in the military, the transition into the restaurant world, and why great food should feel familiar- not confusing. Along the way, Eric breaks down what really matters in hospitality, why the industry is tougher than ever, and how he’s returning to his roots with a simpler, more authentic vision for his restaurant.Here’s what we discuss in this episode:🍳 Eric’s journey from the Marines to kitchen leadership🔥 Why great food beats flashy presentation🏡 The power of “neighborhood restaurant” thinking💰 The real truth about the restaurant business🎯 Why Eric is going back to his original conceptLearn more about Eric and Gris-Gris:https://grisgrisnola.com/gris-gris-1Injured? 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 ResourcesSubscribe to the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@scottvicknairlaw?sub_confirmation=1

March 26, 202616 min

BBQ & Beating Pediatric Brain Cancer with Robert Rosamond & Owen St. Amant

Send us Fan MailWhat started as a weekend of BBQ and music has grown into one of the most impactful charitable events in the country. In this episode, Robert Rosamond and Owen St. Amant share the story behind Hogs for the Cause, and how it has raised millions to support families battling pediatric brain cancer. They dive into the real impact behind the event, which helps ease the financial burden families face during treatment. You’ll also hear how their team, Swine Krewe, has grown its fundraising year after year and how you can get involved. Here’s what we discuss in this episode:🐖 Swine Krewe: Growing fundraising totals and ambitious goals each year💛 Real Impact: Supporting families through treatment and housing needs🤝 Personal Stories: The emotional moments that drive deeper involvement🎟️ Event Experience: Music, food, and community coming together for a cause Donate to Swine Krewe: www.swinekrewe.org Hogs for the Cause: https://hogsfest.org 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 ResourcesSubscribe to the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@scottvicknairlaw?sub_confirmation=1