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Sports ’N Torts isn’t just another sports podcast or another legal show—it’s where the two worlds collide. Each week, host Joshua Stein sits down with lawyers, judges, business leaders, and athletes to explore the connections between sports, law, and life. From breaking down marquee matchups like March Madness, the Masters, Braves baseball, and Georgia football, to diving deep into the business of running a successful law practice, the conversations are lively, personal, and always insightful. Listeners get more than scores and case law—they get stories. Guests share how they built their careers, the challenges they’ve faced, and the lessons learned both inside the courtroom and on the playing field. Along the way, Joshua brings his own perspective as a trial lawyer, coach, and passionate fan to keep the conversations fun, relatable, and engaging. If you’re looking for a podcast that mixes big-game previews with behind-the-scenes looks at the legal industry, plus a healthy dose of business strategy and community, pull up a chair. Sports ’N Torts is your front-row seat to the conversations where sports and law intersect.

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October 15, 202640 min

Ep 223: Full Courts. Open Minds: Jared Armstrong on Pro Basketball, Israel and Bringing Kids Together

EPISODE SUMMARY What happens when five kids from five different backgrounds end up on the same basketball team? Suddenly, their differences matter a lot less than making the next pass, finding the open shot and figuring out how to win together. That's the idea behind what former professional basketball player Jared Armstrong is building. This week on Sports ’N Torts, Joshua Stein sits down with Jared to discuss his unconventional journey to professional basketball in Israel and how he's now using the game to bring young people together, combat hate and create opportunities for the next generation. Jared's path to professional basketball was anything but conventional. An undersized guard who overcame a congenital foot condition, he eventually made his way to Israel, where he navigated the challenges of obtaining citizenship, built a professional career and experienced the events of October 7 firsthand while living in Ashkelon. Today, Jared is focused on growing JAB, an organization that uses basketball to connect young people from different racial, religious and cultural backgrounds. Through JAB Courts, he has helped renovate 18 basketball courts in Israel, creating spaces where kids can play, build friendships and find a positive outlet. One of the most interesting initiatives is JAB's bar and bat mitzvah program, which gives American Jewish teenagers the opportunity to raise money to renovate basketball courts in underserved Israeli communities as part of their service projects. It's a unique way to connect young people across the world while creating something tangible that benefits entire communities. Jared also discusses the importance of supporting youth mental health, using basketball to help kids discover they have more similarities than differences, and involving professional athletes in spreading a message of unity. His inaugural JAB Classic brought together more than 40 former NBA players to compete for a $1 million prize in a tournament designed to combat hate. Josh and Jared also explore the business behind the mission, including fundraising, sponsorships, networking and the challenges of transitioning from professional athlete to entrepreneur. Jared shares how the relationships and reputation he built during his playing career continue to open doors today—a lesson that applies just as much to building a law practice as it does to building a business in sports. It's a conversation about basketball, relationships, opportunity and the power of sports to bring people together. Because sometimes the most important thing you can build through basketball isn't a winning team. It's a community. SHOW NOTES In this episode: From Philadelphia to Professional Basketball in Israel Growing up in a military family and his father's experience at the Pentagon on September 11 Learning basketball from his mother and growing up as an undersized guard Overcoming a congenital foot condition and the challenges of pursuing a professional basketball career His unconventional journey through college basketball and eventually to Israel The realities of playing professional basketball overseas Navigating Israeli citizenship and experiencing October 7 while living in Ashkelon The decision to return to Israel and continue his basketball career Building Courts, Connecting Kids and Combating Hate Transitioning from professional basketball to creating opportunities for the next generation How JAB has helped renovate 18 basketball courts in underserved Israeli communities The JAB bar and bat mitzvah initiative, which allows American Jewish teenagers to fundraise for basketball-court renovations in Israel Creating meaningful service projects that connect young people and communities across the world Bringing Jewish, Black, Muslim, Christian and other young people together through basketball camps and educational programming Why five kids from different backgrounds can discover they have more similarities than differences when they become teammates Using basketball to support youth mental health and provide a positive outlet Recruiting more than 40 former NBA players for the inaugural JAB Classic, featuring a $1 million prize and a mission to combat hate Using the influence of professional athletes to promote unity and understanding Reputation, Relationships and Entrepreneurship Finding a new identity and purpose after professional sports How Jared's reputation and relationships from his playing career have helped him build JAB Why networking, trust and treating people well matter in sports, business and the practice of law Building JAB Courts, JAB Camp and JAB Classic The challenges of fundraising, attracting sponsors and building a sustainable organization Learning from financial setbacks and managing the pressure of an ambitious vision The confidence required to ask people to invest in your ideas Learn More About Jared and JAB JAB Courts: https://jabcourts.org JAB Camp: https://jabcamp.com JAB Classic: https://jabclassic.com As always, this episode is powered by the J. Stein Law Firm - a personal injury law firm in Atlanta, GA - www. jsteinlawfirm.com.

October 14, 202638 min

College Football's Last Call: Week 6 - Tuscaloosa Taken, Texas Shaken and Cousin Will Keeps Winning

EPISODE SUMMARY How 'Bout Them Dawgs! Georgia went into Tuscaloosa, took down Alabama 20–17, and the boys are still celebrating. This week on College Football's Last Call, Josh, Jason and Laurence break down the Bulldogs' statement victory, Gunner Stockton's outstanding performance, Dwight Phillips' coming-out party, and Mike Bobo's masterful game plan. Plus, Kirby Smart's leaked pregame speech has everyone ready to run through a wall. Of course, no Georgia–Alabama game would be complete without some controversy. The boys weigh in on the disputed pass interference no-call, Alabama's complaints, and whether the Crimson Tide's longtime psychological advantage over Georgia is officially gone. Around the SEC, Arch Manning and Texas stumble against Oklahoma, Cousin Will Stein keeps Kentucky rolling with another dramatic victory, Florida continues its downward spiral, and the playoff picture gets increasingly complicated. Jason also reports back from the Texas State Fair, where his spending performance left something to be desired. Looking ahead, the boys preview Georgia–Auburn, debate whether the Dawgs are vulnerable to a letdown, and discuss the mounting injury concerns. Laurence makes his weekly Sucker Bet pick, and Jason hands out a particularly heated Jimbo of the Week. SHOW NOTES On this week's Last Call: Georgia conquers Tuscaloosa: The Bulldogs beat Alabama 20–17, and the boys celebrate finally putting the Alabama demons to rest. "Is it him or is it me?" Kirby Smart's leaked pregame speech, his postgame celebration, and the culture he's built in Athens. Gunner, Peanut and Bobo: Gunner Stockton's precision, Dwight Phillips' breakout performance, and why Mike Bobo deserves more credit. The pass interference controversy: Did Alabama get robbed, or is everyone overlooking the rest of the game? Red River Rivalry: Oklahoma takes down Texas, Arch Manning struggles, and Steve Sarkisian faces growing pressure. Cousin Will does it again: Will Stein and Kentucky pull off another dramatic win, this time against LSU. Florida's free fall: The Gators lose to South Carolina as the SEC pecking order begins to take shape. The national playoff picture: Georgia sits atop the rankings, Oregon falls out of the Top 25, and the boys debate how many SEC and Big Ten teams deserve playoff spots. Georgia–Auburn preview: Is this a potential trap game following the emotional Alabama victory? And can Georgia get healthy before Florida? Sucker Bet of the Week: Lawrence takes Indiana +3.5 against Ohio State. Jimbo of the Week: Jason calls out Alabama fans for their postgame behavior, with Kirk Herbstreit receiving an honorable mention. Powered by the J. Stein Law Firm a personal injurly law firm in Atlanta, Georgia - www. jsteinlawfirm.com.

October 8, 20261 hr 4 min

Ep 221: One Played Football in the SEC. One Played Pro Basketball in Peru. Now They Play Chess Before Trial — Gabe Banks & Sam Weaver

EPISODE SUMMARY What happens when a former SEC football player, prosecutor and preacher goes into business with a Spanish-speaking former semi professional basketball player who also happens to weld and play chess? You get Banks Weaver. Gabe Banks and Sam Weaver join Sports ’N Torts for a wide-ranging conversation about sports, trial law, entrepreneurship, family and the unlikely partnership behind their Atlanta law firm. Gabe takes us back to his days playing football at Vanderbilt, including dropping what should have been a touchdown against South Carolina—then coming back to score on a 65-yard reverse—and what those experiences taught him about responding when things go wrong. Sam shares his own athletic résumé, including playing basketball while living in Peru and somehow ending up on an intramural basketball team at UGA with Nick Chubb and Malcolm Parrish. The conversation moves from sports to the courtroom, where Gabe and Sam explain their very different trial styles, why they literally play chess while preparing cases, and how those differences have become one of the strengths of their partnership. Gabe also shares stories from his years prosecuting gangs and murders in Fulton County, the threats that came with the job, why he sometimes handed defendants Starbursts during trial, and how becoming a criminal defense lawyer later changed some of his perspective on prosecution. We also get into Sam's unusual welding background and how it became useful in a wrongful-death case involving a defective MARTA guardrail, the influence both men's fathers had on their careers, starting a law firm while their wives were pregnant, managing employees, Gabe opening a pizza restaurant with his daughter, and some of the unexpected challenges that come with owning a business. And somehow we finish with Gerry DiNardo eating a dog biscuit before Vanderbilt played Georgia—and a conversation about authenticity, leadership and why jurors can tell when a trial lawyer is trying to be someone they're not. A fun conversation with two very different lawyers who genuinely enjoy working together—and have plenty of stories to tell. SHOW NOTES Gabe Banks and Sam Weaver — Banks Weaver Gabe Banks and Sam Weaver join Sports ’N Torts together for a conversation about sports, law, business, family and how two lawyers with very different backgrounds and personalities built Banks Weaver. In this episode: How Gabe and Sam met and decided to start Banks Weaver Starting a law firm while both of their wives were pregnant Gabe's Vanderbilt football career and playing in the SEC Dropping a touchdown against South Carolina—and scoring on a 65-yard reverse shortly afterward The lessons Gabe still takes from football into trials and conversations with clients Sam's time living in Peru and his brief career as a “professional” basketball player A point guard smoking a cigarette immediately before taking the court How Sam ended up playing intramural basketball at UGA with Nick Chubb and Malcolm Parrish Gabe's perspective on NIL and how college football has changed since his playing days Sam's welding background and the giant metal deer he left behind at UGA How welding knowledge later became relevant in a MARTA wrongful-death case involving a defective guardrail Gabe and Sam's very different courtroom styles Why the two literally play chess while preparing cases for trial Gabe's years prosecuting gangs and murders in Fulton County Receiving threats as a gang prosecutor The International Robbing Crew case Why Gabe handed defendants Starbursts during trial How moving from prosecution to criminal defense changed Gabe's perspective The pressure of representing someone you believe is innocent The influence of Gabe's father on his life, confidence and career Sam's relationship with his father and having an experienced lawyer to call for advice How Gabe and Sam divide responsibilities at Banks Weaver Why trust is the foundation of their partnership Gabe's newest business venture with his daughter Nicole Opening a Donatos pizza restaurant and dealing with an electrical outage just before opening The challenges nobody warns you about when you own a business Managing employees and learning when to make difficult decisions A six-figure trust-account fraud problem they never learned about in law school Gerry DiNardo, Vanderbilt football and eating dog biscuits before playing Georgia Kirby Smart, leadership and knowing which buttons to push Why authenticity matters in coaching, business and the courtroom The one thing a trial lawyer can never afford to lose with a jury: credibility As always, this episode is powered by the J. Stein Law Firm - a personal injury law firm in Atlanta, GA - www.jsteinlawfirm.com.

October 6, 202636 min

College Football's Last Call: Week 5 – Gunner’s Rolling, Tuscaloosa’s Calling & SEC Reality Checks

EPISODE SUMMARY Georgia is 5–0, Gunner Stockton is gaining confidence, and a trip to Tuscaloosa is up next. Josh Stein, Laurence Kessler and Jason Ganz break down the Bulldogs’ win over Vanderbilt, including Gunner’s sharp passing, Dwight Phillips Jr.’s emerging role, Ellis Robinson’s standout interception and the concerns Georgia needs to address before facing Alabama. Around the SEC, last week’s darlings get a reality check as Missouri rolls Florida and Alabama overwhelms Mississippi State. The guys also debate South Carolina’s latest collapse, give “cousin” Will Stein his flowers and marvel at Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith. Then it’s time for Georgia–Alabama: Gunner’s experience against Keelon Russell’s talent, the challenge of containing a mobile quarterback, injury questions and three predictions favoring the Dawgs. Plus, Laurence’s latest Sucker Bet, Jason’s Jimbo of the Week, a Texas State Fair spending forecast and bonus Braves postseason talk as Atlanta takes its series with the Dodgers back to Truist Park. SHOW NOTES This week on College Football Last Call: • Georgia–Vanderbilt recap: Gunner Stockton’s precision, the offense spreading the ball around and a defense that tightened up after halftime. • Emerging playmakers: Dwight “Peanut” Phillips Jr. in space, Ellis Robinson’s interception and the value of keeping Georgia’s deep roster involved. • Questions before Tuscaloosa: Running-back health, injuries at receiver and finishing plays against a mobile quarterback. • SEC reality checks: Missouri brings Florida back down to earth, while Alabama ends Mississippi State’s moment in the spotlight. • “Cousin” Will Stein gets his flowers: Kentucky goes for two and wins, while the guys question where Shane Beamer and South Carolina go from here. • National spotlight: Miami handles Clemson, Jeremiah Smith strengthens his Heisman case and Walton’s Jeremy Hecklinski gets a shoutout. • Georgia–Alabama preview: Gunner Stockton versus Keelon Russell, the potential impact of weather, Chris Cole’s role and why all three hosts like Georgia. • Sucker Bet: Laurence puts South Carolina on his no-bet list and follows the SEC’s latest hype cycle to Texas A&M–Missouri. • Jimbo of the Week: Jason takes aim at Jim Mora’s handling of his defensive coordinator. • Texas State Fair preview: Jason sets a spending line—and promises receipts. • Bonus Braves talk: The atmosphere at Truist Park, the pitching setup against Los Angeles and why Atlanta needs its stars to deliver. College Football Last Call is part of Sports ’N Torts, hosted by Josh Stein with Laurence Kessler and Jason Ganz, and powered by J. Stein Law Firm - a personal injury law firm in Atlanta, GA - www.jsteinlawfirm.com.

October 1, 20261 hr 3 min

Ep 219: Triumph or Tuition: Gino Brogdon, Jr. on 2,000 Mediations, Reading People & the Value of Reps

Gino Brogdon Jr. is an Atlanta trial lawyer, award-winning mediator and entrepreneur who has spent his career learning how people think, negotiate and make difficult decisions. In this episode of Sports ’N Torts, Gino joins Josh for a wide-ranging conversation about the experiences that shaped his career and the lessons he has learned from more than 2,000 mediations. Gino shares the unconventional path that helped him launch his own law firm—including working as a personal trainer before and after his day job and saving the $15,000 he earned to start his practice. That story leads to one of the episode's central ideas, advice passed down from one of his wife's mentors: “It's either triumph or tuition.” You either succeed, or you pay for an experience that teaches you something valuable. Josh and Gino also dig into the importance of relationships and trust in the practice of law, why lawyers may have lost some of the ability to simply pick up the phone and talk to each other, and what thousands of mediations have taught Gino about reading people, negotiation, credibility and human behavior. The conversation gets personal as Gino discusses how becoming a father changed the way he experiences emotionally difficult cases, why authenticity matters when working with people going through tragedy, and why even his trademark three-piece suits are part of showing people that he takes their case seriously. Along the way, Josh and Gino talk AI, psychology, trial experience, mediation strategy, brackets, the value of reps, the importance of understanding how your actions are perceived by the other side—and why sometimes the best education comes from the things that don't go according to plan. Show Notes Why Gino's mediation calendar stays so busy The importance of following up after mediation—even when the case doesn't settle that day Why lawyers actually answer the phone when Gino calls Building relationships through the small touchpoints that happen along the way Why trust between lawyers has changed—and whether that has contributed to the rise of mediation The lost art of simply picking up the phone and calling opposing counsel Why having lunch with the lawyer on the other side can change the entire tone of a case Why Gino views mediation as a process rather than a single day Mediation briefs vs. a candid pre-mediation phone call What tone and conversation reveal that a written brief never will How Gino uses AI to prepare for mediations Why he doesn't want AI taking over the part of mediation he loves most More than 2,000 mediations and the value of reps, intuition and professional judgment Gino's path through Morehouse, UGA Law, the U.S. Attorney's Office, Judge Steve Jones, Barnes Law Group and the Cochran Firm The advantage of trying different areas of law early in your career Getting thrown into trials as a young lawyer and learning about juries, people and value Asking for more money—and being given the opportunity to earn it by trying cases Why experience can be valuable even when the dollars aren't “It's either triumph or tuition.” Working as a personal trainer before and after his day job Saving roughly $15,000 from personal training and using it to start his own law firm What personal training taught Gino about motivation, positivity and working with people Whether lawyers sometimes need to show emotion and anger so their clients know they're fighting for them Why posturing isn't necessarily a dirty word Zoom vs. in-person mediation The value of simply walking into the other room, shaking someone's hand and showing some humanity How failing to do that can change the entire temperature of a mediation Gino's psychology background and lifelong interest in understanding people What still makes Gino nervous after thousands of mediations How becoming a father changed the way he experiences cases involving parents who have lost children Therapy, emotion and why genuine empathy can't be manufactured The mediator's role in carrying some of the emotional weight of a case Sometimes being the “bad guy” really means giving someone an honest reality check Plaintiffs, adjusters and the different challenges each brings to negotiation Why “it's not about the money” usually means it's at least a little bit about the money Harvard negotiation training and what Gino took from the experience What to do when a lawyer's negotiating strategy is actively working against the goal Helping lawyers understand how their actions are being perceived in the other room Why good mediation is about much more than carrying numbers back and forth Reading body language, reactions and the temperature in the other room What negotiating moves communicate even when nobody says it out loud Brackets, hypotheticals and the power of trusting a mediator with information that can't be shared How early Gino can identify the range where a case should settle—and why that doesn't mean it actually will And finally: why Gino Brogdon is always the best-dressed guy in the room The three-piece suits, presentation and why dressing for the occasion is another way of telling the people in the room: I'm taking this seriously As always, this episode is powered by the J. Stein Law Firm - a personal injury law firm in Atlanta, GA - www.jsteinlawfirm.com.

September 29, 202636 min

College Football’s Last Call: Week 4 – Georgia Rolls, Sooners See Ghosts & the SEC Gets Weird

Week 4 of college football is in the books, and the boys are back after all three spent a picture-perfect Saturday in Athens watching Georgia dismantle Oklahoma 41–13. Josh, Laurence and Jason break down another dominant performance from the Dawgs, including a suffocating Georgia defense, Chris Cole’s scoop-and-score, the emergence of Talyn Taylor, and a Georgia team that suddenly doesn’t seem to have many obvious weaknesses. They also discuss Oklahoma’s disastrous afternoon, John Mateer seeing ghosts, and some truly baffling decisions from Brent Venables and the Sooners’ coaching staff. Around the SEC, Florida makes another statement by hanging 52 on Ole Miss, LSU sends Texas A&M’s hype train off the tracks, Texas survives Tennessee, and Mississippi State continues to emerge as one of the conference’s most interesting surprises. The guys also head outside the SEC for Oregon-USC, Iowa’s last-second win over Michigan, Penn State’s ugly loss to Wisconsin, and another week of preseason predictions coming back to haunt them. Then it’s on to Week 5: Georgia welcomes Vanderbilt to Athens, Laurence goes searching for another Sucker Bet, Jason hands out his Jimbo of the Week, and somehow the conversation ends exactly where you’d expect — complaining about Major League Baseball and the Braves’ playoff schedule. College football is beginning to sort itself out. Or at least we think it is. SHOW NOTES On this week’s College Football’s Last Call: A perfect Saturday in Athens — and why nobody wanted to leave Sanford Stadium Jason airs his grievances about the Sanford Stadium concourses Georgia improves to 4–0 after crushing Oklahoma 41–13 Is this the most complete Georgia team we’ve seen in the last few years? Chris Cole’s scoop-and-score and a Georgia defense that had John Mateer seeing ghosts Gunner Stockton continues to do exactly what Georgia needs Has Talyn Taylor emerged as Georgia’s go-to receiver? Why was Georgia still throwing and working on things with the game already decided? Texas survives Tennessee — but does Texas actually look like the No. 1 team? The College GameDay kicking contest and the important question: whose money is Pat McAfee giving away? Florida drops 52 on Ole Miss: are the Gators officially for real? LSU destroys Texas A&M and the Aggies revert to the mean The “Sketchy Dogs” of Mississippi State keep winning Oregon beats USC, Dylan Raiola gets his opportunity, and the guys discuss the scary injury to Dante Moore Iowa gives Michigan a taste of its own last-second medicine Penn State loses to Wisconsin — and Laurence and Jason somehow still defend their playoff prediction Georgia-Vanderbilt: does Kirby Smart have a little extra motivation this week? The strange world of SEC kickoff times Laurence’s Sucker Bet: South Carolina -3 vs. Kentucky Jason’s Jimbo of the Week: Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle — with Brent Venables earning co-recipient consideration And finally: an airing of grievances over the Braves getting afternoon playoff games Plus: sucker bets, dead-cat bounces, reversion to the mean, questionable math, weather watching, and more college football nonsense from Week 4. As always, this episode is powered by the J. Stein Law Firm -a personal injury law firm in Atlanta, GA - www.jsteinlawfirm.com

September 24, 202652 min

Ep 217: From Rose Bowl MVP to Building gusto! to the Putting Green with His Kids — Nate Hybl

From Rose Bowl MVP to restaurant entrepreneur, Nate Hybl has spent his life competing, taking chances, and pursuing new opportunities. Nate joins Sports ’N Torts to discuss his journey from the University of Georgia to Oklahoma, where he became the starting quarterback and earned Rose Bowl MVP honors. He shares why he transferred before the days of NIL and the transfer portal, what it was like playing for Bob Stoops, and his perspective on the changing landscape of college football. We also get into his time in the NFL, the excitement of making the Cleveland Browns roster, and the reality of how quickly a professional football career can come to an end. When football was over, Nate had to figure out what came next. That journey eventually led him to develop gusto!, the Atlanta-based fast-casual restaurant chain he founded in 2014. Nate takes us through the early days of building the concept, raising capital, working the grill and cash register, and growing gusto! into a recognizable brand. We discuss entrepreneurship, competition, the challenges of the restaurant industry, and his passion for making healthier food more accessible. We also talk golf, including Nate's accomplished junior golf career, his brother Ryan's move to Georgia Tech as head golf coach, and why Nate's biggest golf dream these days involves spending time on the putting green with his two young boys. Football, golf, family, and business. This conversation covers a little bit of everything with a guy who continues to approach life with gusto! Show Notes Georgia, Oklahoma & College Football Growing up in a small Georgia town, playing multiple sports, and being raised in a football coach's household. Choosing Georgia, transferring to Oklahoma in search of playing time, and becoming part of Bob Stoops' program. Winning the Big 12 championship and earning Rose Bowl MVP honors. Nate's perspective on NIL, the transfer portal, and what his college football experience might look like today. Georgia versus Oklahoma, where his football loyalties stand, and the loudest stadiums he ever played in. Life in the NFL & Beyond Making the Cleveland Browns roster and experiencing the excitement of playing professional football. His first NFL paycheck, learning from NFL coaches, and the business side of professional sports. Playing in NFL Europe and the uncertainty of competing for a roster spot. The transition out of football and the challenge of finding a new direction after a lifetime of competitive athletics. Building gusto! Recognizing an opportunity for healthier fast-casual food in Atlanta and spending four years developing the gusto! concept. Learning the restaurant business at Zoës Kitchen, raising $600,000, and opening the first gusto! in 2014. Going from working the grill and cash register to building a restaurant company with 13 locations and approximately 300 employees at the time of recording. The inspiration behind the gusto! name and Nate's vision of building a brand rather than simply owning a restaurant. Competition, consistency, restaurant economics, and the challenges of making healthier food affordable and accessible. The future of gusto!, new menu ideas, and why Nate believes in the company's mission. Golf, Family & Life Outside the Restaurant Growing up playing golf with his brother Ryan and their shared love of the game. Ryan's move from Oklahoma to Georgia Tech as head men's golf coach. Why Nate considers golf such a special game and how he hopes to find more time to play. Winning the Masters versus winning the Super Bowl. Raising two young boys, letting kids enjoy sports without specializing too early, and Nate's dream of spending evenings on the putting green with his family. As always, this episode is powered by the J. Stein Law Firm - a personal injury law firm in Atlanta, GA - www. jsteinlawfirm.com.

September 22, 202631 min

College Football's Last Call: Week 3 - Georgia Cruises, Lane Loses & Coaching Malpractice

The Georgia train keeps rolling, Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford ends in heartbreak, and college football delivers another weekend of questionable coaching decisions. Josh, Laurence, and Jason are back for Week 3 of College Football's Last Call to break down Georgia's dominant SEC road win over Arkansas and why Kirby Smart's methodical approach continues to pay dividends. The guys discuss Gunner Stockton, Nate Frazier, Georgia's NIL philosophy, and the upcoming showdown with Oklahoma in Athens. Around the country, Ole Miss spoils Lane Kiffin's homecoming, Alabama continues its roller-coaster season, Florida is showing signs of life, and NC State somehow finds a way to lose a game it had all but won. Plus, the guys preview a loaded Week 4 SEC slate, Laurence identifies his sucker bet of the week, and Jason hands out one of the easiest Jimbo of the Week awards in podcast history. Georgia Takes Care of Business in Arkansas The Bulldogs roll to a 45–17 victory in Fayetteville, and the guys discuss why Kirby Smart's efficient, methodical approach is exactly what Georgia needs. Gunner Stockton continues to impress, Nate Frazier looks like a different running back, and the Bulldogs are getting valuable playing time for their younger players. NIL Spending vs. Coaching Does spending the most money actually produce the best team? The guys compare Georgia's approach to roster building with the struggles of other big-spending SEC programs and discuss what the Bulldogs may need from the transfer portal in 2027. Lane Kiffin's Unhappy Homecoming Ole Miss delivers a memorable victory over LSU in Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford. The guys discuss Trinidad Chambliss, LSU's quarterback situation, Pete Golding, and whether Ole Miss can carry that momentum into its upcoming matchup with Florida. Alabama, Florida & the SEC Coaching Carousel Alabama survives a wild game against Florida State, but which version of the Crimson Tide will Georgia face in Tuscaloosa? Meanwhile, Florida's offense is finding its rhythm under Buster Faulkner, and the guys discuss the early returns on several SEC coaching hires. The NC State Disaster Vanderbilt escapes with a victory after one of the most inexplicable endings of the season. The guys break down NC State's late-game decision-making, the disastrous fumble in the end zone, and why Dave Doeren has earned serious consideration for Jimbo of the Week. Miami, the Big 12 & the National Picture Darian Mensah continues to put up impressive numbers at Miami, Texas Tech survives Houston, and the guys discuss whether the Big 12 will produce more than one College Football Playoff team. Georgia vs. Oklahoma: Week 4 Preview The Bulldogs return to Sanford Stadium for a 3:30 matchup against Oklahoma. The guys discuss the Sooners' impressive defense, their struggling offense, Georgia's injury situation, and what to expect from the Bulldogs in their first major home test of the season. Sucker Bet & Jimbo of the Week Laurence makes his case for Florida against Ole Miss, Jason questions the logic, and the guys revisit NC State's late-game meltdown before handing out this week's Jimbo award. As always, this episode is powered by the J. Stein Law Firm - a personal injury law firm in Atlanta, GA - www.jsteinlawfirm.com

September 17, 202657 min

Ep 214: 2004/2008 Olympic Medals in the Sock Drawer: Sada Bâby on Fencing, Law & Parenting Young Athletes

Sada Jacobson Bâby has competed on some of the biggest stages in sports. She represented the United States in fencing at the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games, won three Olympic medals, became the first American woman to reach No. 1 in the world in fencing, and competed collegiately at Yale. Today, she is a business litigator and partner at Krevolin Horst in Atlanta — and a fencing mom traveling to tournaments with her two sons. Sada joins Sports ’N Torts to talk about the entire journey: discovering fencing at 15, leaving Yale to train full time for the Olympics, competing alongside her sister, winning bronze in Athens, the historic American medal sweep in Beijing, and what life inside the Olympic Village was actually like. She also talks about the transition from elite athlete to law student, finding a new identity after competition, and why she believes nearly everything she needed to know about being a lawyer she learned through fencing. And now that her sons compete, Sada has discovered something surprising: watching her kids fence may be more stressful than competing for an Olympic medal herself. We also get into legal writing, AI, business litigation, New Haven pizza, the Yale-Harvard rivalry, Olympic medals stored in a sock drawer, and Andy Roddick playing Boggle in the Olympic Village. A fun conversation about competition, preparation, perspective, parenting and what comes after reaching the highest level of a sport. SHOW NOTES In this episode: How Sada discovered fencing at age 15 and quickly rose through the sport Leaving Yale to train full time for the 2004 Olympics Competing in Athens alongside her younger sister, Emily Recovering from a semifinal loss to win an Olympic bronze medal Returning for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the historic U.S. women’s sabre medal sweep What life inside the Olympic Village is actually like Watching the Beijing Opening Ceremony with the U.S. women’s gymnastics team Running into athletes like Michael Phelps and Andy Roddick Why her Olympic medals currently live in a sock drawer Walking away from elite competition and finding a new identity Why she chose law school and eventually business litigation Her belief that “everything I need to know about being a lawyer I learned from fencing” Preparation, strategy and adjusting to an opponent in both fencing and litigation How she uses AI in legal research and writing Watching her sons compete and why being a sports parent can be harder than being the athlete New Haven pizza, Yale vs. Harvard and rapid-fire Olympic questions Sada also explains why the result matters less than the experience for her sons right now — and why her job as a fencing parent is mostly to keep track of the equipment and hand over the water bottle. As always, this episode is powered by the J. Stein Law FIrm - a personal injury law firm in Atlanta, GA - www.jsteinlawfirm.com.

September 15, 202634 min

College Football’s Last Call: Week 2 — Georgia Rolls, Texas Survives & Chaos Begins

College Football’s Last Call is back for Week 2 of the 2026 season. Joshua Stein, Laurence Kessler and Jason Ganz break down what we’ve learned through the first two weeks of college football — and which of their preseason predictions may already be headed for the trash. The guys start in Athens, where Georgia has cruised through its first two games behind an efficient Gunner Stockton, a deep group of playmakers and a defense that has handled its business. They discuss Nate Frazier looking different, the depth at tight end and wide receiver, Georgia’s new white uniforms and whether there is anything to worry about before SEC play begins at Arkansas. Then it’s around the country: Texas survives Ohio State, the Arch Manning debate continues, Clemson may be in serious trouble, Oregon takes a stunning early loss, Michigan creates controversy, Georgia Tech looks headed for a long season, and Miami may have a remarkably clear path through the ACC. Finally, the guys look ahead to Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford for LSU–Ole Miss, Laurence puts another Sucker Bet on the board, and Jason hands out a crowded field of nominees before crowning his Jimbo of the Week. Two weeks down. Overreactions are officially welcome. On this week’s Last Call: • Georgia rolls through its first two games — what have we actually learned? • Gunner Stockton’s efficiency and Georgia’s growing list of offensive weapons • Nate Frazier looks different • Tight ends, wide receivers and a deep Georgia roster • White uniforms in Athens: crispy or unnecessary? • Georgia heads to Arkansas for its first SEC game • Texas beats Ohio State — impressive win or more questions than answers? • The Arch Manning hype debate continues • Ryan Day and another frustrating Ohio State finish • Is the game passing Dabo Swinney and Clemson by? • Trinidad Chambliss and the early SEC quarterback conversation • Lane Kiffin returns to Oxford as LSU faces Ole Miss • Golf balls, hostile crowds and what could possibly go wrong? • Michigan, Oklahoma and the controversial ending against Western Michigan • Oregon’s early stumble and whether the Ducks should be worried • Georgia Tech could be in for a very long season • Miami’s talent — and its path through the ACC • Notre Dame’s schedule and a possible showdown with Miami • Sucker Bet of the Week and Jimbo of the Week As always, this episode is powered by the J. Stein Law Firm - a personal injury law firm in Atlanta, GA - www.jsteinlawfirm.com