The Wigs
Minnimal ProductionsThe Wigs is a weekly-ish podcast exploring and interrogating contemporary legal issues in and out of the court room. The first and only podcast (so far) featuring practising barristers talking shop. Join Emmanuel Kerkyasharian, Felicity Graham, Stephen Lawrence and Jim Minns as they deep dive into the scenarios and outcomes that make up our legal system.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 84 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNewsPolitics | |||
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Royal commissions are on the increase and never far from the news. Post the Bondi terrorist attack one or course was established and its operation and findings will be of great national interest. In this episode the Wigs draw on numerous examples and... more
In this episode the Wigs dig into some of the legal and factual issues surrounding the extraordinary US military operation that captured sitting Venezuelan President Maduro in the early hours of 3 January 2026 and transferred him to New York to face ... more
In this episode, Stephen and Felicity are joined by the Hon. Steven Warmsley, former District Court judge, Senior Counsel, and author. The trio explores the arc of Warmsley's legal career, from solicitor to silk to judge, and unpacks the practicaliti... more
In this episode, two Members of the Legislative council, our own Stephen Lawrence and the Honourable Jeremy Buckingham MLC, Legalise Cannabis Party, sit down for a long chat. Felicity is present for the beginning of the chat, but had to depart, leavi... more
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I found the whigs a few years ago and found the podcasts so intriguing. Then, only a week or two ago I discovered part of my app screen showed all series. Prior to that I thought there was only one series, and it great to relive some of the topics from the last decade.
You can imagine my surprise and delight that there were 7 series and the latest had topical topics !!
I relate to the great explanations of the whigs, their whit and their wisdom. I can understand why the series is relevant for CP... more
Apple Podcasts5Michael from Wiradjuri land
Australiaa year ago - Essential listening!
Thank you Jim for producing such an enjoyable podcast. The Wigs is awesome both in terms of entertainment and educational merit and I look forward to each episode with eager anticipation!
As a soon-to-be admitted lawyer, I am so fascinated by the Wigs’ insight into life at the Bar, and of course your agile and clever hosting expertise gives the show just the right amount of relatability!
Congratulations on a great show and looking forward to more Wigs soon!
Apple Podcasts5Baby_LawyerAustralia2 years ago - Next episode pls!
When are you coming back?
Apple Podcasts5anunilesAustralia3 years ago - The best Australian legal podcast, bar none.
These guys are insightful, thoughtful, interesting and not afraid to disagree with each other. Jim asks the dumb questions that we lay people all want to.
Apple Podcasts5TimboS79Australia3 years ago - Lawyers with child pornography
Silly guy made the mistake of bringing his home computer to work? Laughing about how they got off? Reduced sentences? Should never have been charged? Are you ducking kidding? Disgusting.
Apple Podcasts1MaxtopiaAustralia4 years ago
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A discussion-focused series where practising barristers dissect current legal issues in and out of court, often comparing historic cases with contemporary events. Episodes cover topics like royal commissions, international law, criminal justice ethics, and high-profile investigations, with lively debates, practical insights, and anecdotes from real cases. The format tends to feature a core quartet of hosts and frequent guests who bring courtroom experience to bear on policy, legal reform, and public understanding, making complex legal debates accessible for a broad audience. Noteworthy are the multi-host dynamics, the willingness to challenge each other, and episodes that connect legal theory to real-world outcomes and public discourse.
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The Wigs launched 7 years ago and published 84 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Wigs include:
1. Stephen Warmsley
2. Paul Farrell
3. Ghassan Kassisieh
4. Helen Kvelde
5. Dominique Jacobs
6. David Buchanan SC
7. Bri Lee
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