The Moral of the Story

Chad McLain
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Every decision we make has consequences — and no one sees that more clearly than a lawyer.On The Moral of the Story, veteran attorney Chad McLain draws from his experience in the legal world to explore the experiences and choices that shape our lives.  Each episode looks beyond the surface of real situations to examine everyday moral crossroads — uncovering deeper lessons about responsibility, character, and what it means to live a better life. Because sometimes the most important verdict isn’t delivered in a courtroom — it’s the one we deliver to ourselves.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Navigating Alcohol's Role in Our Lives

    Chad McLain records an early episode of his podcast, The Moral of the Story, with longtime friend and businessman Chris Blount, focusing on examining one’s relationship with alcohol. They discuss moving beyond a binary “no problem vs. problem” view to asking whether drinking contributes positively, neutrally, or negatively to the life someone wants, and emphasize common sense, self-awareness, habits, and control.  Chris describes twice stopping drinking by personal choice, notes social expectations in business and dining settings, and talks about replacing drinking with alternatives like club soda. Chad shares how alcohol can diminish capacity, waste time with family and work, and how boredom and numbing can drive drinking.  Chad also describes personal injury cases involving drunk driving, over-service, and severe legal and life consequences. They end by framing the “moral” as awareness creating choice and enabling change. Menu:  00:00 Pre Show Banter00:47 Mic Setup Check01:58 Producer Notes Flow03:36 LLC Side Question04:35 Podcast Intro Topic06:01 Personal Compass Breaks07:18 Business Social Drinking09:54 Pressure And Expectations12:14 Beyond Binary Thinking14:11 Addiction Consequences Story17:41 Control And Common Sense19:45 High Performers Justify22:52 Need A Drink Mindset23:58 Benefits Versus Costs25:52 Moderation and Stigma27:44 Time and Diminished Days30:25 Why We Drink31:36 Pressure Anxiety and Faith33:58 Bottom of the Bottle36:12 Social Life Without Booze38:27 Retrain Your Brain40:27 Lawyer View on DUI46:22 Self Check and Moral52:58 Closing and Next Episode

    47 min

  2. Season 1 Trailer

    TEASER: The Moral of the Story

    Every decision we make has consequences — and no one sees that more clearly than a lawyer. On The Moral of the Story, veteran attorney Chad McLain draws from his experience in the legal world to explore the experiences and choices that shape our lives. Each episode looks beyond the surface of real situations to examine everyday moral crossroads — uncovering deeper lessons about responsibility, character, and what it means to live a better life. Because sometimes the most important verdict isn’t delivered in a courtroom — it’s the one we deliver to ourselves.

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Every decision we make has consequences — and no one sees that more clearly than a lawyer.On The Moral of the Story, veteran attorney Chad McLain draws from his experience in the legal world to explore the experiences and choices that shape our lives.  Each episode looks beyond the surface of real situations to examine everyday moral crossroads — uncovering deeper lessons about responsibility, character, and what it means to live a better life. Because sometimes the most important verdict isn’t delivered in a courtroom — it’s the one we deliver to ourselves.

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  • Creator
    Chad McLain
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Moral of the Story
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