The Associates Did It

Todd Cohen
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The official podcast of Carpenter & Associates - where Texas law meets real talk. Listen to our team of attorneys and special guests as we pull back the curtain on the legal world with insight, humor, and unfiltered stories from the courtroom and beyond. Each episode dives into the realities of law practice, from client challenges and courtroom chaos to the lessons that shape great attorneys. Whether we're breaking down billing, sharing funny stories, or discussing what separates good lawyers from bad, The Associates Did It gives listeners an authentic look inside life at one of Texas' most dynamic litigation firms. Produced by Carpenter & Associates - Dallas, Texas.

  1. 2d ago

    Episode 36 - The Last Conversation

    Dr. Carpenter steps away from legal analysis to explore a universal theme: regret over the conversations we never had. Drawing from decades of experience as an attorney, military veteran, and law enforcement professional, he shares powerful stories of family disputes, loss, suicide, and broken relationships, revealing that most legal battles are rooted not in money or property, but in unresolved hurt and missed opportunities for connection. Through personal reflections and real-life cases, Dr. Carpenter delivers a heartfelt message about forgiveness, reconciliation, and the importance of telling the people we love how we feel before it's too late. The episode serves as a reminder that someday there will be a last conversation, and we rarely know when it will come.

    53 min

  2. 5d ago

    Episode 35 - Gold Fever: The Legend of Victorio Peak - Part 5

    In Part 5 of the Victorio Peak series, Dr. Josh Carpenter brings the mystery into the national spotlight, tracing how the legend of Doc Noss’s alleged treasure became entangled with the Watergate hearings, F. Lee Bailey, competing treasure claimants, and the federal government’s long-restricted control over the site. The episode examines Operation Goldfinder, the 1977 military-supervised expedition intended to determine whether treasure remained inside Victorio Peak, and why its failure to find gold only deepened suspicion rather than ending the controversy. Dr. Carpenter then closes the series by stepping back from the conspiracy theories and focusing on the legal and evidentiary problem at the heart of the case: belief is not proof. From standing and treasure-trove claims to missing records, unverifiable witness accounts, alleged government secrecy, and the enduring faith of the Noss family, the episode uses Victorio Peak as a lens for understanding what can — and cannot — be proven in court. Ultimately, the story becomes less about gold itself and more about mystery, hope, evidence, and the human desire to believe there is still something hidden beneath the surface.

    1h 19m

  3. Jun 5

    Episode 34 - Gold Fever: The Legend of Victorio Peak - Part 4

    In this episode, Dr. Josh Carpenter continues the Victorio Peak treasure saga by focusing on Doc Noss's alleged 1937 discovery of a hidden cavern filled with gold bars, coins, artifacts, and human remains. The episode examines the competing versions of the discovery, alleged witnesses, missing photographs, the collapsed cave entrance, and the 1949 confrontation that ended with Doc being shot and killed by Charlie Ryan. Dr. Carpenter also traces the legal battle carried forward by Babe Noss, the competing claims to the treasure, and the federal government's later takeover of the area through White Sands Missile Range. From military secrecy and alleged covert excavation to JFK, LBJ, Watergate, and broader questions of proof, the episode uses the Victorio Peak legend to explore how evidence, belief, litigation, and conspiracy can become tangled together for generations.

    1h 21m

  4. May 29

    Episode 33: Gold Fever: The Legend of Victorio Peak - Part 3

    In Part 3 of the Victorio Peak series, Dr. Josh Carpenter examines the leading theories behind the alleged treasure hidden beneath the mountain, including Spanish missionary gold, Apache war caches, outlaw loot, Confederate treasure, and even claims involving ancient pre-Columbian civilizations. Drawing on historical records, archaeology, and regional history, he separates documented facts from folklore while exploring whether any of these theories can realistically explain the enormous wealth reportedly discovered by Doc Noss. The episode also explores the psychology behind enduring treasure legends and conspiracy theories, examining why stories like Victorio Peak continue to capture public imagination decades later. Through discussions of confirmation bias, government secrecy, credibility, and competing narratives, Dr. Carpenter connects the mystery of Victorio Peak to broader legal questions about evidence, truth, and how courts evaluate extraordinary claims.

    1h 22m

  5. May 22

    Episode 32 - The Craziest Things Said to Attorneys

    In this lighter but honest episode of the Associates Did It Podcast, Dr. Josh Carpenter, Todd Cohen, Jason Naumann, and LaKeisha Sanders pull back the curtain on the strange, funny, frustrating, and real things lawyers hear from clients, witnesses, and parties in litigation. From "my cousin told me" legal advice to social media disasters, ChatGPT legal hallucinations, family law chaos, courtroom meltdowns, revenge litigation, self-representation nightmares, and clients who believe deleting evidence solves everything. The team shares true stories from years of practice across family, criminal, business, and civil litigation.

    1h 32m

  6. May 21

    Episode 31 - Gold Fever: The Legend of Victorio Peak - Part 2

    In Part 2 of this series, Dr. Josh Carpenter explores the history and mystery surrounding Victorio Peak, the remote New Mexico mountain tied to one of America’s most famous lost treasure legends. The episode examines the life of Apache leader Victorio, the role the peak played during the Apache Wars, and how the area later became linked to stories of hidden gold, underground caverns, and secret tunnels beneath the San Andres Mountains. Dr. Carpenter also dives into one of the leading theories behind the alleged treasure — the lost wealth of Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico. Separating documented history from folklore, the episode explores missing treasury records, treasure caravan legends, and the enormous logistical questions surrounding whether such a treasure could ever have been hidden at Victorio Peak at all. The episode concludes by setting up the legal battles to come, raising questions about who would actually own the treasure if it exists: the discoverers, the federal government, the State of New Mexico, or even Apache descendants connected to the mountain’s history.

    55 min

  7. May 12

    Episode 30: Gold Fever: The Legend of Victorio Peak - Part 1

    In this episode, Dr. Josh Carpenter dives into the strange and legally tangled legend of Milton Ernest “Doc” Noss and the alleged treasure hidden inside Victorio Peak. The episode explores how Noss evolved from a lightly educated Oklahoma-born “foot doctor” into a secretive treasure hunter obsessed with recovering what he believed was an enormous cache of gold, artifacts, and historical riches hidden beneath the mountain. Carpenter carefully separates documented facts from folklore, examining conflicting timelines, missing records, hidden gold bars, lawsuits, suspicious partnerships, and the violent dispute that ended Noss’s life in 1949. The episode also sets the stage for future installments by teasing the story’s connections to government secrecy, the military takeover of the site, Watergate, the Kennedy assassination, and decades of legal battles over whether the treasure was ever real at all.

    35 min

  8. May 7

    Episode 29 - Psychology of Control

    What really drives lawsuits and human behavior? In this episode, Dr. Josh Carpenter pulls back the curtain on the legal system and reveals a powerful truth: it’s not about justice as much as it is about control. From high-stakes courtroom battles to everyday relationships, the same psychological forces are at play, our need to control outcomes, avoid chaos, and make sense of an unpredictable world. Through real-world insights and thought-provoking stories, this episode explores how power, fear, and identity shape the way people fight, negotiate, and sometimes self-destruct. Why do some people push forward while others shut down? Why do conflicts escalate instead of resolve? And how can understanding these patterns give you an edge, both in court and in life? If you’ve ever wondered what’s really going on beneath the surface of legal disputes, or your own decisions, this episode will change the way you see it.

    1h 5m
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The official podcast of Carpenter & Associates - where Texas law meets real talk. Listen to our team of attorneys and special guests as we pull back the curtain on the legal world with insight, humor, and unfiltered stories from the courtroom and beyond. Each episode dives into the realities of law practice, from client challenges and courtroom chaos to the lessons that shape great attorneys. Whether we're breaking down billing, sharing funny stories, or discussing what separates good lawyers from bad, The Associates Did It gives listeners an authentic look inside life at one of Texas' most dynamic litigation firms. Produced by Carpenter & Associates - Dallas, Texas.

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  • Creator
    Todd Cohen
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Todd Cohen