I Fought the Law

Brian Hilverda
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Two small-town lawyers going up against the big dogs (government, insurance companies, big corporations) to get our clients justice. To unwind, we sample local potables, and talk about pressing issues in the law, government, music, Taylor Swift (yes, she gets her own category), and more often than not, some absurdities in our lives. It might not be good; it might not be funny; but it is definitely a podcast.

Episodes

  1. IFTL - Season 2 - Episode 4 - Lawyers and Larpers: A Case for Empathy

    10/18/2025

    IFTL - Season 2 - Episode 4 - Lawyers and Larpers: A Case for Empathy

    Have you ever wished you could always be your nerdy ass self?  Whether that means you are a larper, a skater or a Jiu Jitsu master, with a little empathy we can all be a more comfortable in our own skin.  Steve and Brian explore the role of empathy in each if their practices and how it makes them better at their craft. Empathy: the ability to understand and share the feelings of another (dictionary.com) Chapters: 00:00 Episode 4 Intro 02:30 Camas Prairie Winery - Blackberry Mead 05:39 Bees are awesome! 08:02 Are we being out true selves? 16:07 Steve has a moment of clarity; he's just as nerdy as the other nerds 21:01 Life lessons from a skateboarder 23:12 How do attorneys show empathy? 29:25 Being yourself around friends 36:49 Let others enjoy their music tastes 41:01 More on empathy as an attorney 58:04 Final thoughts on empathy Links: Camas Prairie Winery https://camasprairiewinery.com/ Hilverda McRae Law https://hilverdamcraelaw.com/ Tags: #camasprairie #camasprairiewinery #empathyisnotasin #empathy #IFTLPodcast #Season2 #podcastteaser  #siponthis  #poolpartywisdom #brianandsteveunfiltered #ifoughtthelaw #legalpodcast #uncomfortabletruths #lawyersofinstagram #justiceunfiltered #lawpodcast #legal #successmindset#legallaughs #idahocriminaldefense #idahocriminaldefenseattorneys #personalinjury #newepisode #idaholawyers #twinfallslawyers #lawfirm #thatshowweroll #twinfallsidaho #idahoattorneys #justice  #thecoolestattorneysever

    1h 2m
  2. IFTL - Season 2 - Episode 2: Epstein, Ethics and Country Roads

    10/03/2025

    IFTL - Season 2 - Episode 2: Epstein, Ethics and Country Roads

    In Episode 2 of IFTL we explore the dichotomy of youth and youth stolen.  Brian and Steve recount what it was like to grow up in their hometowns and then go back for a visit.  Next they explore the Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases and identify some stunning conflicts of interest.  What happens if the list that was used to convict Ghislaine Maxwell never existed?   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:35 Tasting Hello Sailor Modern Lager 02:04 Roads around Homedale Idaho 07:02 Is there a better place to grow up than Homedale? 09:55 Brian visits his hometown 15:30 Why you should always follow your gut; Johnny Kneuppel's old house 18:43 The grandeur of things we remember from our youth 21:14 Intro to Jeffery Epstein 29:01 What should happen to anyone on the list 32:05 How do we protect the victims? 40:52 Conflicts of Interest: Todd Blance 49:55 How does all of this benefit Ghislaine Maxwell - The List 59:10 Final thoughts Links: Rudy's - A Cook's Paradise https://rudys.shop/ Bert's Brewing - Hello Sailor Modern Lager https://www.bertsbrewing.com/ Don't forget to watch Brian pray April 6, 2026 https://id-twinfalls3.civicplus.com/514/Agendas-Minutes-Videos Hilverda McRae Law https://hilverdamcraelaw.com/ Hashtags: #epsteinfiles #ghislainemaxwell #istherealist #bertsbrewing #IFTLPodcast #Season2 #podcastteaser  #siponthis  #poolpartywisdom #brianandsteveunfiltered #ifoughtthelaw #legalpodcast #uncomfortabletruths #lawyersofinstagram #justiceunfiltered #lawpodcast #legal #successmindset#legallaughs #idahocriminaldefense #idahocriminaldefenseattorneys #personalinjury #newepisode #idaholawyers #twinfallslawyers #lawfirm #thatshowweroll #twinfallsidaho #idahoattorneys #justice  #thecoolestattorneysever

    1h 3m
  3. IFTL - Season 2 - Episode 3: Politics, Stand-Up and the Courtroom

    09/19/2025

    IFTL - Season 2 - Episode 3: Politics, Stand-Up and the Courtroom

    Given the events of the past week, we are releasing Episode 3 before episode 2.  In this episode we welcome our first ever guest; Heath Harmison!  He walks us through why it's important to build a relationship of trust with your crowd and how this improves the audience's response to your stand-up.  Steve compares this to what he does during a criminal case.  The team also processes the news of the passing of Charlie Kirk by way of political assassination.  They review their initial responses as well as the publics response and call out why it is so important for everyone to unite as a country in these turbulent and unprecedented times. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:50 Welcome Heath Harmison 01:23 Black Currant Crush tasting 02:04 A little bit about Heath 05:19 Song break 06:50 I'm Sorry Bonnie and Future Guests 10:13 Discussion about the Charlie Kirk murder 13:46 What's wrong with our country right now 20:14 The Gulf of Amerixaco and other risky political topics during stand up routines 24:46 Navigating political bias in comedy and the courtroom 40:42 Online conversations, do we just raw dog it? 53:16 Heath is making a Dad Bod Calendar  55:37 A gift for Heath Links: Heath Harmison https://heathharmison.com https://www.youtube.com/@HeathHarmison/featured Black Currant Crush https://www.meriwethercider.com Hashtags: #heathharmison #meriwethercider #IFTLPodcast #Season2 #podcastteaser  #siponthis  #poolpartywisdom #brianandsteveunfiltered #ifoughtthelaw #legalpodcast #uncomfortabletruths #lawyersofinstagram #justiceunfiltered #lawpodcast #legal #successmindset#legallaughs #idahocriminaldefense #idahocriminaldefenseattorneys #personalinjury #newepisode #idaholawyers #twinfallslawyers #lawfirm #thatshowweroll #twinfallsidaho #idahoattorneys #justice  #thecoolestattorneysever

    57 min
  4. IFTL - Season 2 - Episode 1: Brian Joins A Church While Steve Works On His Mental Health

    09/04/2025

    IFTL - Season 2 - Episode 1: Brian Joins A Church While Steve Works On His Mental Health

    Welcome back to Season 2 of I Fought the Law with Brian and Steve!  This season they will be tackling all the hot current topics and providing an attorneys perspective for each. In this episode, Brian and Steve take some time to reconnect with each other on what has happened to them this past year.  There will be tears, laughter, advocacy and even a little chiding taking place.  Enjoy the ride.   Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to Season 2 Episode 1 01:30 The Laser Fox Consult from: Split Rail Winery 04:04 Bonnie becomes a great grandmother and other Hilverda updates 08:30 Urry's run deep in the Hilverda/McRae lore 11:16 Brian advises the city council on their prayer policy 16:23 Brian joins a church 20:04 Idaho Trial Lawyers Association gets a new president 23:33 Steve gets a tattoo and other updates 25:03 Mens mental health at the cabin 33:45 Steve shares tricks for maintaining mental health 36:12 What to look forward to this season 41:59 Steve learns how to taste test wine 45:46 Closing thoughts Links: Split Rail Winery https://www.splitrailwines.com/ The Laser Fox Cinsault https://splitrailwines.orderport.net/product-details/0384/2022-Laser-Fox-Cinsault Watch Brian pray at the Twin Falls City Council Meeting April, 6, 2026 https://id-twinfalls3.civicplus.com/514/Agendas-Minutes-Videos Hilverda McRae Law https://hilverdamcraelaw.com/

    48 min
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Two small-town lawyers going up against the big dogs (government, insurance companies, big corporations) to get our clients justice. To unwind, we sample local potables, and talk about pressing issues in the law, government, music, Taylor Swift (yes, she gets her own category), and more often than not, some absurdities in our lives. It might not be good; it might not be funny; but it is definitely a podcast.

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  • Creator
    Brian Hilverda
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    4
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    Explicit
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    © 2025 I Fought the Law
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