
The 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 | 83 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Categories | NewsPoliticsNews Commentary | ||||

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
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.
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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
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!
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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.
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.
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This podcast offers insights into contemporary legal issues both inside and outside the courtroom. It features discussions by practicing barristers who bring their expertise and personal experiences to the table, providing unique perspectives on various legal scenarios, recent cases, and systemic issues within the legal framework. Each episode invites thought-provoking dialogue on topics such as legal ethics, landmark court decisions, and evolving laws, aiming to engage listeners from diverse backgrounds, including legal professionals and interested laypersons alike. The accessible format and the inclusion of anecdotes make it a notable resource for anyone wanting to understand the intricacies of the legal system, whether for educational pu... more
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The Wigs launched 6 years ago and published 83 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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