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 | 82 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Categories | NewsPoliticsNews Commentary | ||||
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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
In this episode, the Wigs discuss the decision in Mokbel v The King [2024] VSC 725, in which questions relating to an appeal by Antonious Mokbel arising out of the Gobbo saga in Victoria were determined by Justice Fullerton.
Shortly after the Wigs... more
In this episode the Wigs discuss a trio of recent high court decisions that deal with a pretty new question, when can a civil claim for sexual abuse said to have occured many decades ago be fairly tried, even when the alleged assailant has died and m... more
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- Loving then law
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
Australia10 months 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 Podcasts5anunilesAustralia2 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 Podcasts5TimboS79Australia2 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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Apple Podcasts | #165 | Australia/News/News Commentary |
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A unique legal podcast featuring practicing barristers, offering insightful discussions on contemporary legal issues both inside and outside the courtroom. The hosts engage with various topics, including complex cases, legal reforms, and significant developments in law enforcement practices. Each episode features guests who contribute their expertise, often enhancing the discourse surrounding pressing legal matters. The podcast is noteworthy for its combination of humor and professionalism, appealing to both legal professionals and the general public interested in an accessible exploration of the legal system's intricacies.
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The Wigs launched 6 years ago and published 82 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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