Sports 'N Torts

Season 5 of Sports ’n Torts keeps rolling with a first for the show — a medical guest. Joshua sits down with Dr. Brad Prybis, a Georgia-based orthopedic spine surgeon and former Georgia Tech tennis player, to talk about what really happens inside the body after a car or truck wreck.

Dr. Prybis shares his fascinating path from Georgia Tech engineer and touring musician to spine surgeon, explaining how his engineering background helps him understand and even design spinal implants. From there, the conversation dives into the practical medicine behind the personal-injury cases lawyers handle every day — how back and ne...

The crew returns from Georgia’s bye week with plenty to unpack across the college football landscape. Josh, Laurence, and Jason dive into another entertaining week of SEC chaos, highlighted by Brian Kelly’s firing at LSU, Alabama’s narrow win at South Carolina, and Lane Kiffin’s continued rise at Ole Miss.

They discuss which programs have the best coaching openings (LSU, Florida, Penn State), what’s next for Lane Kiffin, and how NIL and the transfer portal are reshaping hiring decisions. The group debates playoff implications, assessing which SEC teams still control their destiny, and preview th...

In this relaxed and entertaining episode, host Joshua Stein sits down with Ryan Stimac — corporate executive, youth baseball coach, and proud Indiana Hoosier — for a conversation that blends friendship, fatherhood, sports, and life lessons.

Ryan shares his journey from small-town Illinois to a 20-year career with Colgate-Palmolive, reflecting on leadership, corporate life, and the importance of culture in business. The two neighbors and baseball dads trade stories over a glass of Pappy Van Winkle 15-year, diving into parenting in the digital age, coaching philosophies, golf trips, and the power of keeping youth teams together for the long haul...

Another wild weekend in college football, and this week the spotlight is on Athens, Georgia, where the Bulldogs once again pulled off a dramatic comeback to stay unbeaten. As Kirby Smart said postgame, this team is “hard to kill.” The crew breaks down the Dogs’ gritty win over Ole Miss, the rise of Gunner Stockton, and why Mike Bobo deserves an apology from fans.

Jason recaps his firsthand experience in Sanford Stadium, from the electric crowd and postgame traffic miracle to some less-than-welcome protestors on North Campus. The group debates Georgia’s defensive inconsistencies, Gunner Stockton’s Heisman bu...

In this inspiring and wide-ranging conversation, Joshua Stein sits down with Stephen Fowler, founder and managing partner of The Fowler Firm, to talk about what it means to build a modern law practice rooted in education, community, and authenticity.

Fowler shares how his JD/MBA from the University of Georgia shaped his approach to law and business, his journey from struggling to find a job to leading a respected Atlanta personal injury firm, and how he integrates family, faith, and service into everything he does. From discussing content creation and social media strategy to the importance of...

The guys are back after another wild weekend in college football—still catching their breath from Georgia’s gritty comeback win over Auburn. Josh, Laurence, and Jason break down how the Dawgs “broke the Plains,” what went wrong for Hugh Freeze, and why Kirby Smart’s cool composure makes all the difference. The crew dives into officiating controversies, Georgia’s second-half surge, and the rise of young standouts like C.J. Allen and Zachariah Branch.

From there, the conversation winds through the Texas State Fair and Red River Rivalry (with Ganz hilarious recap of spending nearly $900 on beer, T-shir...

This week’s Sports ’N Torts features a story of legacy, leadership, and lessons that transcend generations. Host Joshua Stein sits down with Super Bowl IX champion Dick Conn and his son Andy Conn, a trial lawyer and founder of Conn Law Firm in Savannah, Georgia.

From the locker rooms of Athens and Pittsburgh to the courtrooms of Georgia, this father-son duo shares how a lifetime of competition, teamwork, and preparation has shaped their approach to both sports and life.

Dick reflects on his days as a defensive back at the University of Georgia, his time...

Week 6 of College Football’s Last Call brings chaos, comedy, and candid takes. The guys break down Georgia’s bounce-back win over Kentucky — led by Gunner Stockton’s confident play, a revitalized offense, and continued defensive concerns. From Chauncey Bowens and Dillon Bell’s emergence to the “eye candy” of Mike Bobo’s offense, the crew agrees the Bulldogs are trending up — even if the defense still needs juice.

Then the discussion widens across the national landscape, where “parity” is the word of the week. Texas, Penn State, and Florida State all stumble, while Miami surges, Missouri sneaks into the nation...

In this episode of Sports ‘N Torts, I sit down with Doug Rohan, founder of Rohan Law in East Cobb, Georgia. Doug shares his journey from Miami to Tallahassee to Atlanta, building a thriving criminal defense and workers’ compensation law firm over the past 15 years. With a Cuban-American background, fluency in Spanish, and a passion for grassroots marketing, Doug has carved out a unique niche in the legal community.

The conversation dives into Doug’s experiences as a law firm owner, the lessons he’s learned about management and marketing, his perspective on criminal defense cases (including DUIs and...

Week 5 of college football delivered everything fans expect: wild finishes, crushing upsets, and heated debates. Georgia’s 33-game home winning streak came to an end against Alabama, and the crew dives deep into Kirby Smart’s decision-making, defensive struggles, and whether the Dawgs truly “beat themselves.” The conversation covers the controversial fourth-and-one call, the missed opportunities that swung the game, and how Alabama’s execution—and Kalen DeBoer’s game plan—deserve credit.

Beyond Athens, we hit on a busy slate across the country:

n Episode 168 of Sports ’N Torts, I sit down with Zach Meeks, founder of Meeks Impact Law, to talk about building a law firm with purpose, community impact, and the lessons learned along the way. Zach shares his unique path from Progressive claims adjuster to personal injury lawyer, why he invested in branding and culture from day one, and how his values shape his practice.

The conversation also dives into Zach’s community work with The Fort Foster Care, his creative approach to marketing and social media, and the importance of collaboration and co-counseling in the legal prof...

It was a bye week for the Georgia Bulldogs, but there was no shortage of storylines across college football. In this week’s Last Call, we break down the wild weekend slate—from Auburn vs. Oklahoma’s controversial officiating calls, to Clemson’s struggles under Dabo, to Florida’s uninspired performance and Billy Napier’s increasingly hot seat.

The crew debates the quarterback futures of Gunner Stockton and Dylan Raiola, weighs in on Indiana’s surprising rise, and questions whether Texas Tech is the last sober contender in the Big 12. They also discuss Bill Belichick’s bizarre new chapter at U...

In this episode of Sports ‘N Torts, I sit down with Sam Chontos, founder of Three Vistas, to dive into the creative world of marketing, storytelling, and case development for lawyers. Sam isn’t a lawyer himself, but he has built a unique career helping attorneys like me present stronger cases through “Day in the Life” videos, scene investigations, graphics, and storytelling tools that bring client experiences to life. These tools strengthen demand letters and jury presentations.

Sam shares how he transitioned from corporate consulting into working with plaintiffs’ attorneys, and how his work has uncovered critical case detai...

Week 3 of college football was one for the books, and Last Call delivers all the highs, lows, and chaos. From the Dawgs’ epic comeback in Knoxville to Tech’s walk-off win against Clemson and in the pro even the Falcons shining on Sunday night, the crew breaks it all down with passion and plenty of laughs.

We relive Gunner’s 304-yard breakout, Kirby’s in-game mastery, and the heart-stopping 4th-and-6 to London Humphreys. We look ahead to Bama’s visit to Athens, debate whether Florida’s “Sunbelt Billy” can survive the season, and give props to rising programs like Va...

In this episode of Sports ‘N Torts, I sit down with Ben Musgrove—lawyer, judge, podcaster, triathlete, golfer, and proud father of four little girls. Ben shares his unconventional path from pre-med and ski-bum life in Vail to running a thriving personal injury practice and serving as a magistrate judge in Forsyth County.

The conversation covers everything from lessons learned running a law firm, community-driven marketing, and balancing firm growth with family priorities, to what it’s like signing arrest warrants at 2 a.m. Ben also opens up about his journey as a coach and dad, his love o...

It may have been an “uninspiring” slate of games, but there was no shortage of storylines on this week’s College Football’s Last Call.

Josh is joined by Jason Ganz and special guest Robert Unell (filling in for Laurence Kessler) to break down:

Georgia vs. Austin Peay

In this episode of Sports ‘N Torts, I sit down with one of Georgia’s premier trial lawyers, Lloyd Bell of Bell Law Firm. Lloyd is widely recognized for his groundbreaking medical malpractice verdicts, including a record-setting $75 million verdict—the largest of its kind in Georgia history.

Lloyd shares his journey from pre-med student to nationally recognized trial lawyer, his approach to case selection and trial preparation, and how he leverages both high-tech and low-tech strategies to connect with juries. He also discusses the impact of Georgia’s recent tort reform, the importance of media and storytelling in litig...

Welcome to the season debut of College Football’s Last Call — a weekly show from the Sports ’N Torts crew recapping the biggest storylines, highlights, and surprises from the past week in college football.

In this Week 1 recap, Josh, Jason Ganz, and Laurence Kessler cover:

🏈 Georgia vs. Marshall – What we learned about Gunner Stockton, the Dawgs’ offensive wrinkles, and why the defense looked as fast and deep as ever.

🏈 National headlines – Texas vs. Ohio State, Florida State shocking Alabama, and LSU’s strong showing against Clemson.

🏈 Carson Beck’s Miami debut – Did he prove the doubters w...

The Sports ‘N Torts podcast is back for Season 5, and we’re kicking things off with one of our favorite traditions—the Annual College Football Preview Show with long time friends of the show Jason Ganz and Laurence Kessler.

if you are like me and cant keep up with all of the comings and goings of the off season NIL/Transfer Portal/Coaching Carousel madness - you have come to the right place to get back up to speed. We dive into everything you need to know heading into the 2025 college football season, including:

Season 4 of Sports 'N Torts was over. And we weren’t planning to be back until September, but after the Braves' epic meltdown against the Diamondbacks, we needed a therapy session—and this emergency podcast was it. Josh Gernatt returns to talk through the struggles that has been the Braves' 2025 season so far.

We cover:

In this landmark Season 4 finale, I am joined by three elite trial lawyers — Lindsay Forlines, Xavier Carter, and Buck Daniel — to break down the first jury trials in Georgia following the passage of Senate Bill 68 (SB 68), Georgia's sweeping new tort reform legislation.

Together, they walk through how the new law has already begun to reshape the courtroom — from bifurcated trials to “anchoring” damages arguments to the change in collateral source — and how they adapted in real time to challenges during trial. This episode provides a firsthand look at strategy, collaboration, and courtroom execution in the post-reform world.

The highlight? Two major trial wins:

This week on Sports 'N Torts, we switch gears from legal talk to a deep dive into golf, entrepreneurship, and turning passion into business. I am joined by Cliff Stephens and Kody Smith, the co-founders of the recently formed Forefront Simulator Solutions—the duo responsible for transforming the unfinished portion of my basement into a state-of-the-art golf simulator paradise. I couldn't be happier with their finished product - check out some pics at my Instagram page: @j.steinlawfirm.

This episode tells the story of how a blue-collar builder and a white-collar tech exec combined forces to create something truly special—an end-to-end golf simulator business that’s redefining how people enjoy...

This week on Sports 'N Torts, I sit down with Atlanta attorney Maggy Randels, co-founder of the newly launched Randels Bilimoria Firm (aka “Notorious RBF Law”). Maggy’s passion for advocacy is only rivaled by her love of tennis — and in this fast-paced and fun conversation, we cover everything from clerking for a tennis-loving federal judge, to launching a boutique personal injury practice, to planning her dream Wimbledon trip.

Whether you’re a lawyer, a tennis nut, or just someone who appreciates authenticity, this episode is full of great stories, useful insights, and more than a few laughs (an...

In Episode 155 of Sports 'N Torts, I sit down with Shuli Green, a seasoned lawyer and mediator with an impressively diverse career background. Shuli shares her wealth of experience in handling cases on both the plaintiff and defense sides, including personal injury, business, insurance, media law, and First Amendment cases. She discusses how her varied career has shaped her unique approach to mediation and offers valuable insights into the challenges and strategies involved in settling complex cases. Shuli reflects on her time with the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, her work on the Richard Jewell case, and her transition...

In this episode, I sit down with my friend and fellow Atlanta trial lawyer, Robert Glass, for a wide-ranging conversation on law, leadership, mentorship, and adventure. Robert shares how his journey from corporate litigation to plaintiff’s work was shaped by relationships, grit, and a passion for helping people.

Robert discusses building a law firm with his Law School friend and partner, James Robson (Episode 96; 2/6/24), and the lessons learned in 10+ years of growing a boutique litigation practice that prioritizes people over volume. From hiring strategies to case selection to maintaining authentic client relationships, Robert offers a candid lo...

In this special Masters edition of Sports ‘N Torts, I reunite with OG podcast guests and good friends Moses Kim and Andy Goldner to break down what we all felt was one of the most unforgettable Masters tournaments in recent memory. From Rory McIlroy's emotional and long-awaited triumph completing the career Grand Slam to Bryson DeChambeau’s back-nine stumble, to Justin Rose’s serge to the playoff, the trio relives every high and heart-pounding moment of the 2025 Masters.

This was fun because we shared our firsthand stories from being able to attend the Masters in person this week...

Welcome back to Sports 'N Torts! In Episode 152, we are joined by Chris Glover, a highly respected trial lawyer and managing attorney at the Atlanta office of Beasley Allen. Chris has built a stellar reputation in the legal community through his advocacy for injured clients and his leadership in the field of personal injury law.

What We Cover in This Episode:

-Chris’s journey into law and what inspired him to become a trial lawyer.

-The importance of mentorship and leadership in a law practice.

-Insights into running a successful plaintiff’s fi...

Baseball is back, and it's time for our annual Braves Sports 'N Torts season preview episode! As has become tradition, I am joined by baseball men Josh Gernatt and Casey Collins to break down the Atlanta Braves' upcoming 2025 season and the broader MLB landscape.

Topics covered:

⚾ Braves' 2024 struggles with injuries and why 2025 is set to be a bounce-back year

⚾ Key offseason moves and how the roster shapes up

⚾ Rotation expectations: Can Spencer Strider and Chris Sale lead the staff? Who will fill out the rotation?

⚾ Bullpen breakdown and new addition...

It’s that time of year again—March Madness is here. I am joined by Sports ‘N Torts regulars Bo Patel and Laurence Kessler for our annual NCAA Tournament preview. In this milestone 150th episode, the guys break down the bracket, discuss key matchups, highlight sleeper teams, and debate which squads have the best path to the Final Four. Laurence comes at the discussion as a UGA fan with a team that finally made the dance and Bo as an Auburn fan with a team sitting with with the number 1 overall seed.

The conversation covers everything from SEC do...

In this episode, we sit down with the dynamic Winter Wheeler—attorney, mediator, arbitrator, TEDx speaker, author, and all-around powerhouse. Winter shares her journey from defense attorney to becoming one of the most sought-after mediators in the business, shedding light on her empathetic yet strategic approach to resolving disputes.

We dive into:

✅ Her path to mediation and what makes a great mediator

✅ The power of empathy and emotional intelligence in legal negotiations

✅ Lessons from her TED Talks on handling difficult conversations and being a working mother of 4

✅ Juggling a high-power...

Adam Taylor joins Sports ‘ N Torts for Episode 149. You think you are busy? Well, Adam has different law firms practicing two different types of law. At Taylor, Hughes & Zahler, Adam handles personal injury cases and has been for over a decade. More recently, after Covid, Adam founded the Your Legacy Lawyer law firm focusing on Wills, Trusts and Estates and helping his clients protect their legacy. Two very different firms but with similar missions of helping people with their legal needs. We spend most of our time talking about his Your Legacy Lawyer firm and dive into all aspects of...

Michael Geoffroy joins Sports ‘N Torts for episode 147. Michael is a lawyer with offices in his hometown of the Conyers/Covington area. I call Michael a “Lawyers Lawyer” because of the professionalism, grace and passion with which he practices law. He is known in Georgia as a leader in the courtroom and in the community and has held numerous leadership positions within the State Bar. This guy has been doing it right for over 20 years.  This was a unique episode as we just had a free flowing conversation that spanned all sorts of topics of the law, business, family, sports...

Alvaro Arauz from 3A Law Management joins the podcast for episode 146. Alvaro was a guest on the podcast last January and has been an often requested guest to come back. So here he is for Round 2. We spend the hour talking solely all about legal marking. He delivered a master class on marketing that included:

-The hustle it takes to succeed

-Always add value

-How can you give back in a relationship

-Consistency in marketing

-Taking marketing global

-The speaking tour

-Putting yourself in a...

Darl Champion of the Champion Firm joins us for episode 145 of Sports 'N Torts. Darl grew up in North Carolina as the son of a college professor. School was not initially for Darl and his entrepreneurial spirit had him heading down the road to becoming an auto mechanic and running his own auto shop. Ultimately he ended up at Law School and that same entrepreneurial spirit has him successfully running his law firm - The Champion Firm. I could have talked for Darl for days.

We discussed:

-being a parent as the most important job...

Rishi Pattni of Pattni Law Group and Andrew King of Chance, Forlines, Carter & King, PC join us for Episode 144 of Sports ‘N Torts. Their friendship was forged over a passion for Premier League soccer and has turned into a professional relationship where these two can work with one another representing injured patients in medical malpractice cases. This was a cool episode that highlights the collegiality and partnerships that exists within the Plaintiffs bar in the State of Georgia. I had a great time talking with these guys about:

-vetting and handling medical malpractice cases;

-approach to...

Zack England from England Injury Law in Chattanooga, TN joins Sports ‘N Torts for Episode . A native of North Georgia who grew up on the Georgia/TN line, Zach talks about his law practice working on cases in both Georgia and Tennessee. We discuss:

-Growing up on North Georgia;

-Law School in Cincinnati, Ohio;

-Returning to work in Chattanooga, TN;

-Joining a law firm and then making the decision to open his own firm;

-Opening a law firm during Covid;

-The Growth of Chattanooga as a city;

Happy New Year everybody! In this episode Josh and Dana rehash all that was 2024 and look forward to 2025. They discuss:

-major events in their personal lives in 2024;

-J. Stein Law Firm Year in Review and discussion on top cases;

-update on the podcast and favorite episodes of 2024;

-plans for 2025;

-updated marketing plans for the new year;

-Josh answers your most frequent questions of 2024;

-and much more!

As always this episode is powered by the J. Stein Law Firm – a personal injury la...

Josh, Jason and Laurence take you around the nation to recap this week in college football. In this episode we discuss:

-ND outlasting Penn St and Ohio State beating Texas to set up a ND-OSU national championship game;

-Coaching in the semifinal round;

-preview of ND v. OSU;

-Atlanta as a National Championship Game venue;

- transferring to Miami;

-State of QB’s entering the NFL;

-Coach Prime to Dallas?

As always, this episode is powered by the J. Stein Law Firm – a pers...

Josh, Jason and Laurence take you around the country to recap Round 2 of the 2024 college football playoffs and preview Round 3. We discuss:

-UGA losing to ND in the Sugar Bowl and what went wrong;

-what UGA needs to do in the offseason to prepare for 2025;

-recap of Round 2 games;

-discussion on all higher seeds winning and all teams with the bye week losing;

-preview of OSU/Texas and PSU/ND in semifinals.

As always, this episode is powered by the J. Stein Law Firm - a personal...

Josh, Jason and Laurence take you around the country to preview the 2nd round of the 2024 college football playoffs. We discuss:

-recap of round 1 games;

-how to tweak the system to get less blowouts;

-preview of round 2 games;

-UGA vs ND in the Sugar Bowl;

-Carson Beck going pro;

-the current Bowl Season

As always, this episode is powered by the J. Stein Law Firm - a personal injury law firm in Atlanta, GA - www.jsteinlawfirm.com