Reasonable Doubt
World-renowned criminal defense lawyer Mark Geragos reveals the latest in our nation's most high-profile legal cases with podcast king Adam Carolla. In addition to examining how current law affects society, current events are brought to the forefront, as Geragos brings significant details from past and present experiences. Geragos has made notable marks on the legal system while representing Scott Peterson, Michael Jackson, Susan McDougal, Colin Kaepernick and more.
Episodes
BARD - Menendez Brothers Face the Parole Board: A Defining Week Ahead
Mark and Gary discuss the upcoming parole hearings for the Menendez brothers, a pivotal moment in a decades-long legal battle. They reflect on the remarkable progress made over the past two years, the brothers’ rehabilitation behind bars, a…
BARD - Uncle Sam on Steroids, Virginia’s Curious Law, and Malibu’s High-Profile Civil Case
Mark and Gary unpack ICE’s bizarre new recruitment ads hitting Los Angeles, examine a Virginia law raising questions about reproductive product privacy, and dig into a Malibu wrongful death case that’s drawn attorney Alan Jackson back to th…
BARD - High Stakes and Higher Office: Gilbert Arenas, Political Rumblings, and Legal Twists
Mark and Gary unpack the wild federal indictment against ex-NBA star Gilbert Arenas, who’s accused of running a poker ring with Israeli mob ties. The hosts also speculate on Kamala Harris’s political ambitions, analyze the potential runs fo…
BARD - Beyond Epstein: Armenia, Artsakh, and the Politics of Silence
As global powers look away, Armenians face displacement and erasure in Artsakh, aided by international arms deals and political apathy. While alleged ties between Israel and Azerbaijan fuel ethnic cleansing, U.S. aid remains minimal and out…
BARD - Downtown L.A., Fentanyl Alley, and the Wildfire Land Grab Bill
Mark and Gary reflect on the surreal state of downtown Los Angeles, from billion-dollar skyscrapers overshadowed by fentanyl use and homelessness to the slow erosion of iconic landmarks. They also dive into a controversial wildfire recovery…
BARD - Breaking: Menendez Brothers Habeas Petition Advances in Major Legal Victory
Mark Geragos reveals a pivotal update in the Menendez brothers’ case: an order to show cause has been issued, opening the door to challenge their conviction.Watch Beyond A Reasonable Doubt and all Reasonable Doubt video content on YouTube e…
BARD - Diddy, Defense, and a Daughter’s Big Win: Mark Finally Speaks
After weeks of radio silence due to a gag order, Mark Geragos finally opens up about one of the most high-profile trial victories in recent memory — the acquittal of Sean “Diddy” Combs on major federal charges. In a deeply personal and reve…
BARD - Newsom vs. Fox, SCOTUS on Injunctions & Fat Joe Fallout
Mark and Gary dive into Gavin Newsom’s headline-grabbing lawsuit against Fox News, SCOTUS’s big ruling on nationwide injunctions, and the bizarre twist in Fat Joe’s legal saga involving a process server and an arrest. Plus, speculation on j…
BARD - Fat Joe Lawsuit, Dog Rights Ruling, and SCOTUS Footnotes
Mark and Gary break down the $20M lawsuit against rapper Fat Joe, explore a New York judge’s landmark ruling that pets can be considered immediate family, and dive into the Supreme Court’s latest controversy over Justice Jackson’s fiery foo…
BARD - Boarded Windows & Buried Truths: No Kings Day, Karen Read, and LA in Decline
Mark and Gary reflect on a boarded-up downtown LA, escalating protests, and constitutional clashes over the National Guard—plus updates on Karen Read and Weinstein trials.Watch Beyond A Reasonable Doubt and all Reasonable Doubt video conten…
BARD - Trump vs. Musk: The Billionaire Battle That Escalated Fast
This week, Mark and Gary dive into the fast-escalating feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, breaking down how a spat over spending turned into a full-blown political and personal clash involving Jeffrey Epstein allegations and deleted t…
BARD - Karen Read’s Defense Strategy, AI in Courtrooms & a SCOTUS Bombshell
Mark and Gary reunite to unpack the defense’s momentum shift in the Karen Read trial and why the prosecution’s closing move may have backfired. They also dive into the controversial use of AI-generated victim impact statements, debating wha…
BARD - The Diddy Distraction, Expert Witness Blunders, and AI Mayhem
Mark and Gary dive into how the Diddy case has dominated media attention, overshadowing major trials like Harvey Weinstein’s retrial and the Karen Read case. They break down a viral courtroom moment where a prosecution expert gets dismantle…
BARD - Menendez Resentencing: A 30-Year Fight for Parole and the Road Ahead
Mark and Gary break down the landmark resentencing of the Menendez brothers, the emotional family testimonies, and the long, winding road to potential freedom. From the early habeas filings to the game-changing court decisions, this episode…
BARD - Read, Menendez and One Angrier Man Collide
Mark and Gary break down the latest twists in the Karen Reed retrial, including explosive cross-examinations and surprising judicial moves, before diving into the long road to resentencing for the Menendez brothers. Plus, Mark shares his th…
BARD - Karen Read Cross-Exam Bombshells and Diddy Jury Preview
Mark Geragos and Gary Smith dissect key moments from the Karen Read trial, including a pivotal admission on the stand, and preview what’s ahead as jury selection begins in the Diddy case. From media misperceptions to real trial strategy, th…
BARD - Judicial Immunity on Trial: Wisconsin Judge’s Arrest Sparks Supreme Court Debate
Mark and Gary dive deep into the arrest of a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a defendant evade ICE agents—raising urgent questions about judicial immunity, civil vs. criminal protections, and parallels to recent presidential immunity rul…
BARD - Bill Maher Backlash + The Trials of Frank Carson
Mark and Gary kick off this episode with an unexpected but entertaining dive into Southern California theme parks—from Knott’s Berry Farm nostalgia to a full ranking of Disneyland, Legoland, Universal Studios, and more. Then, they unpack th…
BARD - The Menendez Hearing That Shook a Family
Mark and Gary unpack a devastating moment in the Menendez case, as Jose’s sister Terry is hospitalized just days after a pivotal hearing. The episode details a controversial courtroom tactic by the DA’s office that re-traumatized the family…
BARD - The Menendez Resentencing Fight & Courtroom Chronicles
Mark Geragos, Alexandra Kazarian and Gary Smith unpack a stunning twist in the Menendez brothers’ resentencing case, calling out the DA’s latest filing as “intellectually dishonest” and pulling back the curtain on political maneuvering insi…
BARD - Jay-Z’s Extortion Case, Karen Read’s Retrial & Custody Battles in the Spotlight
With Mark away, Gary is joined by friend of the show and frequent co-host Alexandra Kazarian to break down the biggest stories in the legal news this week. From Jay-Z’s extortion lawsuit against Tony Buzbee and its potential precedent-setti…
BEST OF: BARD - Wade's Former Attorney Testifies Further in Fani Willis Disqualification Case
After a midweek surprise episode Gary and Mark reconnect for their Sunday edition as they dive deep into the recent testimony of Nathan Wade's former attorney Terrance Bradley. They observe how fed up the Judge in the case seems to be with …
BARD - Scalding Verdicts + Hollywood Mysteries
Mark Geragos and Alexandra Kazarian dive into two gripping legal stories making headlines. First, they break down the jaw-dropping $50 million verdict against Starbucks over a scalding hot tea spill, exploring the courtroom strategies, jury…
BARD - Eric Adams + The Weaponization of Justice
Mark and Gary dive into the DOJ’s recent motion to dismiss charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, breaking down its legal and political implications. They discuss the broader issue of prosecutorial weaponization, insights from the legal comm…
BARD - The Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni Legal Battle – The Pettiest Lawsuit Yet?
Mark Geragos welcome back Alexandra Kazarian (a.k.a. AK) to break down the latest in the wild and ever-evolving legal drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. From the surprising role of Candace Owens in the discourse to the strategi…
BARD - Courtroom Jumps and Luigi's Appears in Court
Gary and Mark reconnect and open discussing the recent verdict in A$AP Rocky's trial that led to a somewhat bizarre scene in the courtroom. Mark also harkens back to a similar situation and reminisces on a tale of legend from federal court.…
BARD - A$AP Goes to the Jury + Overreactions in New York
Mark and Gary link up after a few weeks of guest hosts and pick up right where they left off covering the several crazy stories that broke or saw updates late in the week. After starting with the A$AP Rocky case that saw Joe Tacopina sparri…
BARD - Be Careful What You Wish For
Mark is joined by returning guest co-host Alexandra Kazarian as they dig further into the Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively drama that they started covering in last week's episode. They discuss how quickly the drama has unfolded and how Blake…
BARD - Hollywood Stars Go To War with Alexandra Kazarian
Mark is joined by friend of the show and legal partner Alexandra Kazarian to discuss the ongoing legal battle between 'It Ends Wit Us' stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. They go back to the start of the saga to see how in started before…
BARD - Brian Kohberger Updates with Angenette Levy
Mark is joined for a special midweek episode by journalist, correspondent, and host for the Law&Crime Network Angenette Levy. They discuss Angenette's career covering high profile criminal cases before turning to one of the current cases ca…
BARD - A$AP Goes To Trial + Price Gouging Allegations In La Cañada
Gary and Mark link up for their weekend tradition as they open the show highlighting a humorous and possibly concerning law out of Mississippi before transitioning to discussing A$AP Rocky's rejection of a plea deal on gun charges and elect…
BARD - "Uncle Peter" with Ashleigh Banfield
As promised Mark is back with a very special mid-week episode and he's joined by his good friend and special guest Ashleigh Banfield. Aside from her duties hosting the nightly 'Banfield' on NewsNation Ashleigh is also the host of a new podc…
BARD - L.A. Fire Updates + TikTok's Looming Ban
Mark and Gary connect for their Sunday ritual as the start the show discussing the devastating fires that Los Angeles is still recovering from. They specifically highlight a Catholic church in the Palisades area of Los Angeles that miraculo…
BARD - City of Los Angeles Fails LAFD
Mark and Gary reconnect both from behind the Orange Curtain as Mark joins the thousands of people who have been displaced by the devastating fires that continue to grip Los Angeles County. They review some recent comments made by LAFD Chief…
BARD - No Such Thing as President-elect Immunity
Mark and Gary connect to discuss the news of the week with the big story being the impending sentencing of President-elect Trump in his New York hush money case. They also highlight some merch winners for past week's episodes as Mark encour…
BARD - 2024 Legal Stories In Review
Gary and Mark reunite for their final episode of 2024 as Mark surprises Gary with an impromptu 'Top Ten Legal Stories of 2024' back and forth list. They take turns listing some of the biggest stories of the year mixed in with stories that a…
BARD - Luigi's Perp Walk + Fani Disqualified
Mark and Gary connect for their weekly tradition and they open the show with the wild drama surrounding Luigi Mangione being extradited from Pennsylvania to New York in full view of the media. They also discuss the disqualification of Fulto…
BARD - Daniel Penny Celebrates Not Guilty Verdict with Attorneys Thomas Kenniff & Steven Raiser
Mark and Gary connect over the weekend to catch up on the big news of the week including the arrest of alleged UnitedHealthcare C.E.O. shooter Luigi Mangione with Mark breaking some news to Gary about their connection to his newly retained …
BARD - Continued Insanity Out of the Manhattan D.A.'s Office
Mark and Gary link up and Gary highlight's Mark new and wildly generous offer to displeased listeners in the comment section. They then discuss the recent deluge of social media users mocking UnitedHealthcare CEO’s murder online and how it …
BARD - New FBI Director Incoming + Daniel Penny's Trial Continues
Mark and Gary link up on Saturday evening so that Gary can take advantage of the 'early bird special' with his family. After highlighting several comments from last week's show that will be rewarded with Reasonable Doubt merch they move on …