thanks to both of you for all of the work you put into this podcast, it has truly deepened my appreciation for the law and its quirks. my question is: what is your advice for the LSAT? any hacks? thanks again!

I disagree with other reviewers who claim to hear your politics in your coverage- I think you guys do a great job of presenting facts without bias- and I can guarantee, our personal politics are very different :) It makes me appreciate you more! For my question: Do you agree with the Double Jeopardy clause in the 5th amendment, or would you like to see it change? I personally am fascinated by the UK’s Criminal Justice Act that allows for subsequent charges in serious cases,if new evidence surfaces. Thanks guys!

I love the banter the info and everything about the two of you But for real are we watching the same trial!

Alice and Brett are amazing hosts who take us through every episode with enthusiasm and professional opinions. They have a great co-host chemistry between them and always have interesting content. I always look forward to these episodes! Question for Alice and Brett: what is your favorite family vacation spot with kids? We went to Salem, MA last October and had a blast. Our other favorite is Chicago.

Lots of good true crime / housewives overlap! Maybe start w Tom Gerardi?

I’m new to the WM3 case and listening to your series. I also just finished episode one of Paradise Lost. So, I’m going in blind and have no preformed opinions. Why did they put Damien and Jason on trial at the same time? Shouldn’t they have received separate trials?

I am preparing to take my real estate license test and I am curious about something, how do you train your brain to read legalese??? I am struggling so much with the state statutes and law portions.

I absolutely love how Brett and Alice make law understandable and easy to listen to. Unlike others I adore their banter, rants, and side chatter. They get me through many 90 min pool running laps.

HERE’S MY QUESTION: “Do you take the polygraph or not?” “Do you lawyer up or not?” “ What’s an honest citizen who stumbles upon a dead body to do?” What’s would Brett and Alice do? You’re walking down the street and encounter an abandoned murder victim. You call 9-1-1. You guys always say the person who finds the body is an immediate suspect. So knowing this, do you speak to the police without a lawyer or not? Do you take a polygraph or not? If you don’t take it, you’re uncooperative and raise suspicions. If you do take it and it’s inconclusive or you fail - you’re suspicious. Or you could even pass and they could lie to you and say you didn’t.

I enjoy both of their podcasts. Question: What do you think are the most important ways that you have grown as individuals in the past ten years? What changes in yourselves are you most grateful for?

You guys are the true hero’s of the true crime world! You tell it straight and you tell it true! I cannot tell you how much I appreciate you both. Question : What was your favorite Halloween costume as a child? Myself, I had a blast dressing as a Cone Head from Saturday Night Live. I loved spending the whole day acting like an alien. It was a bonus to watch my teachers expressions. The smiles turning to puzzlement and shock when they realized a 3rd grader was dressing as a character from a late night comedy show. Priceless.

Brett and Alice are the best! I love their other podcast, The Prosecutors, and I’ve learned so much from Legal Briefs! Thank you for what you do, Brett and Alice!

Great podcast! Great job of explaining the processes and providing insight. I really love how the hosts present information, how they interact with each other and how their love of law is obvious. I would like to know if they think Melanie McGuire is guilty and how they think the crime was really carried out. That is my 5 star question 🥰

Terrible take on everything

Bret, what’s your favorite thing to order when you go to Texas Roadhouse ? I’m obsessed with TRH, I love their amazing boneless wings and that delicious chicken with the grilled onions and cheese 😭

Love the show but the episode with Gilbert King was really ignorant of the true victim .. He is so happy that Leo (the wife beater) is no longer upset with Jeremy the murderer ! What about Michelle’s family and the Cab drivers family ? It seems like he wants to give him a reward to confessing to ANOTHER murder

I love Alice and Brett! They are so smart and witty. Their easy going logic as well as succinct way of explaining confusing legal issues make listening to them easy and informative. Their shows are the equivalent of going out to dinner with friends and getting sucked into a great conversation. Listen to both podcasts - you will not be disappointed. I find myself replying out loud to what they are saying!!! You have to listen!!!! Question: you’ve made it to the end of your life and have arrived at the Pearly Gates: St. Peter says that before you enter he will give you the answer to one of life’s great mysteries. What are you asking him about? (Who killed JFK? What happens at the Dyatlov Pass? Who is the real Dan Cooper? Etc.)

I wish I could remember how I first heard about you guys! It was 4 kids ago (right before Brett’s baby boy) and it all just keeps getting better!! Q-With all of your travels; if you were made to move to another country, which one would it be and why?

Alice & Brett: Have you ever had Rocky Mountain Oysters? And if not, would you try them?

I love Brett and Alice’s straightforward legal analysis so I can keep up to date with the news. Can you guys please cover the disappearance of Jennifer Kesse?

I have truly fallen in love with your coverage of all the cases in your other podcast, and this one here is the cherry on top. Understanding the mechanics of the law and why things happen as they do is very refreshing. MY QUESTION: I have debated starting a podcast, or maybe a blog-turned podcast. Yet my insecurities often stop me, because why would anyone want to hear me speak (or write)? When I look to you, your insight makes sense considering your respective CVs. How do I determine if my idea is worth the effort or if it would fall on deaf (or non-listening) ears?

I’m a better communicator and understand issues that are important to me better because of this podcast! I love the passion without trying to convince any one of anything, just encouraging people to be informed and have educated opinions that include all the nuances of incredibly complicated issues. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and perspectives

If someone is convicted of two lengthy sentences that were committed in two separate states, in which state do they serve their sentence?

I had already left a five star, you may not want to answer and can leave the name out (BM), but how do you maintain controversy, and previous connections? You guys are top notch, but being connected to controversial people can hurt you. How do you deal with that? What’s your opinion on his latest?

Wow loved the interview with Ivan Bates! Great episode and love both shows!

Great podcast and well as the other one called “The Prosecutors”. Question: in general, among the prosecutors/DA office, do they begrudge the true crime genre bc they think it does harm to cases that should be left alone?

I’m a fairly recent listener and just love your thoughtfulness and playfulness. It’s such a great mix. I’m a part time medical professional and full time mom of 3 so I feel like listening to both podcasts is such delightful entertainment and opportunity to use my brain and critical thinking. I love it. EDITING REVIEW WITH A QUESTION: What is a habitual behavior or idiosyncrasy that your friends/family/colleagues would term “doing a *your name*.” For a silly example, my husband calls getting in the shower without remembering to have a towel ready “doing an Annie.” Do yall have any chronic behaviors that your people would term “an Alice” or “a Brett?”

Question What would be a good news source (podcast) that is middle of the road? I was shocked in listening to to the birthright citizenship podcast on how biased what I had heard was, even BBC. I get tired of feeling like I am being tugged one way or another Would you guys consider doing yet another podcast lol? Just kidding. But it would be nice to have both sides presented. Barring that, what is a good right leaning daily news source that you can recommend. No need to post this

I LOVE this podcast!!! Love the legal round up you did today. My Question is why aren’t they using genetic dna to solve the Jon Bonet case & who can we tweet to put pressure on them to do so?

Listening to Oct…. So if spirits are real don’t you think every murderer would be haunted? If I were murdered that would be how I would spend my afterlife

I love Brett and Alice and their pods so much. Question: would you please do an episode on the Perkins Executive Order and today’s TRO? I know you don’t like to get political, but the legal profession needs smart conservatives with backbones to explain why this matters.

Love them Question: What was President Trump convicted of and do you believe it was wrong that he was charged and convicted of this?

This podcast is an extremely educational source for me, a non-legal expert. Fun dynamic between Alice and Brett too, makes learning about the law a little more fun. Question for Alice and Brett: if you were charged with a serious crime and needed someone to defend you in court, who would you choose to be your defense attorney?

Please answer my question: I love both of your podcasts. I strive for intellectual consistency, especially related to controversial topics. After listening to the Chevron Doctrine episode I thought yes, let’s minimize unelected orgs from setting regulations. Then DOGE came along and I’m all for it. I know there’s a contradiction there. What is your take on this?

Maybe don’t play devils advocate for a beautiful child’s suspected killers. I get it they’re white girls. Sheesh.

These episodes challenge my thinking and I have changed or affirmed my opinion on several high profile cases. Now for the question. What is the biggest legal disagreement you have had, and how did Brett concede that Alice was right? Also, is there something non-law-related that you disagree about?

I was actually a Patreon member and wrote a positive review maybe a year ago, but the more I listened the more I realized- they’re not right, they’re just good prosecutors selling their point of view! And good for them, but I think they should stay in their lane. Go put more innocent people in jail. (No, I don’t think Karen Read is innocent.) Podcasters spreading misinformation or glossing over facts that don’t fit their narrative have proven to be very damaging to this country. Laughing about an administration sending out letters laying off like half of our govt employees, while promising severance for which they haven’t legally appropriated funding- Not funny. Alice still hides it but Brett doesn’t even try to- fascists.

Great podcast. The hosts are extremely knowledgeable and engaging. Alice is absolutely lovely and brilliant. Brett is almost as lovely and brilliant. They offer great insight, encourage listeners to critically think and welcome diverse viewpoints and healthy discussion. I thoroughly enjoy the knowledge shared on Legal Briefs and theories on The Prosecutors. I love the tidbits they share about their experiences and families. Not sure if y’all are still doing questions, this one may have been asked already. What is your favorite baseball team? And what is your favorite concession food and beverage?

These two are absolute fascists. Hearing them talk about birthright citizenship confirmed it.

Love the podcast, thank you for the wealth of knowledge you guys provide. Question: can you please discuss the legalities of what is happening in our federal government currently with Elon Musk infiltrating various departments? Trying to find hope in lawyers who believe in and defend the constitution.

I love listening to Alice and Bret! They bring a different perspective from any other true crime media I have ever consumed and trust me it’s been a lot. My question for you both: my boyfriend is getting ready to go to law school. He has been accepted to one already and is waiting to hear from a few more. How should I prepare myself to best support him while he is in law school? What should I expect?

I always recommend this podcast to my students (forensic science/forensic investigative genetic genealogy). The discussions are always on point, informative, accurate/factual, and balanced/fair. I always look forward to new episodes!

I started on the first podcast, The Prosecutors, earlier this year due to an ad on the Jordan Harbinger podcast, and loved it! Made my way through the entire library before starting Legal Briefs. Legal Briefs is also incredibly engaging, insightful, and educational. Their easy dynamic shows sharp minds and quick wit! I’m learning so much about the law and why decisions are made. I’ll be so sad when I’m caught up with this collection, because then I’ll have to wait every week for a new episode.

Thank you for an incredible podcast. Not only do I learn from you, but I enjoy learning about you. So, thank you for sharing your knowledge, expertise, and opinion, and thank you for sharing your journeys. I look forward to your podcast each week and cannot wait for the episode to arrive.

Why don’t attorneys like engineers on the jury?

Love their podcasts! And the bloopers are awesome, shut up haters.

Love Brett and Alice, and really appreciate them for spending time they probably don’t have to spare educating people on how the justice system really works and debunking scary headlines. For my question: how on earth were the Phen-Phen countersuits from Chesley allowed to move forward?

I love y’all. But this is enough

Their take on the Karen Read Case is just embarrassing. She is beyond innocent and to claim she isn't means you are not smart and should not be allowed to prosecute anyone. Horrible and corrupt!

Hey, love the show. Any thoughts on careers to transition out of law? I’ve been practicing in employment defense for 5 years and I hate it. Deeply miserable and need to do something else but having trouble seeing a way out. Sorry to be a bummer. Really do love the show. I loved law school and learning about the law, just hate giving up my health and personal life for the stress and inhumane hours of practicing.