Podcast

The Good Judge-ment Podcast

Government

Judge J. Wade Padgett (Georgia Court of Appeals) and retired Superior Court judge Tain Kell (Cobb Judicial Circuit) created this podcast series to provide continuing education and other matters of interest to Georgia judges. Of course, the podcast will hopefully be of interest to lawyers and members of the public as well. Also, we love feedback. If you have praise or ideas for the podcast, contact us at goodjudgepod@gmail.com. If you have complaints, forward those elsewhere.

Episodes
204
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
42 min
On air since
2019
Latest episode
2 weeks ago

Episodes

204 episodes, newest first

  1. Ep. 197: Geofence Warrants w/ Senior Judge Ben Studdard

    Show notes

    In this episode, Wade and Tain are joined again by Senior Judge Ben Studdard to discuss geofence warrants and the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Chatrie v. United States. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

    39 min
  2. Ep. 196: O.C.G.A. § 17-10-22 w/ Judge Chris Arnt, Part II

    Show notes

    In the second of two episodes, Wade (partly) and Tain (mostly) joined by Judge Chris Arnt of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit to discuss O.C.G.A. § 17-10-22, which allows courts to consider a defendant's history of family violence, dating violence, or child abuse as a mitigating factor during sentencing. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

    43 min
  3. Ep. 195: O.C.G.A. § 17-10-22 w/ Judge Chris Arnt, Part I

    Show notes

    In the first of two episodes, Wade (partly) and Tain (mostly) joined by Judge Chris Arnt of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit to discuss O.C.G.A. § 17-10-22, which allows courts to consider a defendant's history of family violence, dating violence, or child abuse as a mitigating factor during sentencing. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

    43 min
  4. Ep. 194: Criminal Discovery

    Show notes

    In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss discovery in criminal cases. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

    32 min
  5. Ep. 193: Back-to-Basics on Civil Pleadings

    Show notes

    In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss the fundamentals of civil pleadings. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

    42 min
  6. Ep. 192: Interlocutory Appeals

    Show notes

    In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss interlocutory appeals and when a trial court would grant an interlocutory appeal for immediate appellate review. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

    42 min
  7. Ep. 191: Nonpartisan Judicial Elections w/ Judge Scott Chastain & Kevin Holder

    Show notes

    In this episode, Wade and Tain are joined by Kevin D. Holder, the ultimate FOP and executive director of the Council of Probate Court Judges, and Judge Scott Chastain, the probate judge of Gilmer County and 2025-26 president of the Council of Probate Court Judges, to discuss the proposed constitutional amendment to change the manner of elections for probate judges to nonpartisan, which will be on this November's general election. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

    38 min
  8. Ep. 190: The Mid-Trial Files, Part II

    Show notes

    In the second of two episodes, Wade and Tain continue their discussion on issues that might arise during the course of a criminal jury trial. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

    56 min
  9. Ep. 189: The Mid-Trial Files, Part I

    Show notes

    In the first of two episodes, Wade and Tain discuss issues that might arise during the course of a criminal jury trial. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

    53 min
  10. Ep. 188: The 200th-ish Episode - How Did We Even Get Here?

    Show notes

    In this episode, Wade and Tain take a trip down memory lane to reflect on some of the highlights and much dimmer lights of their podcast journey. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

    40 min
  11. Ep. 187: Georgia's Equitable Caregiver Act w/ Professor Melissa Carter, Part II

    Show notes

    In the second of two episodes, Wade and Tain are joined again by Professor Melissa D. Carter of the Emory University School of Law to discuss Georgia's Equitable Caregiver Act. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

    37 min
  12. Ep. 186: Georgia's Equitable Caregiver Act w/ Professor Melissa Carter, Part I

    Show notes

    In the first of two episodes, Wade and Tain are joined by Professor Melissa D. Carter of the Emory University School of Law to discuss Georgia's Equitable Caregiver Act. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

    54 min
  13. Ep. 185: Electronic Discovery w/ Judge Jane P. Manning

    Show notes

    In the second of two episodes, Wade and Tain are joined again by Judge Jane P. Manning of the Cobb County State Court to discuss electronic discovery. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

    41 min
  14. Ep. 184: Judicial Writing w/ Judge Jane P. Manning

    Show notes

    In the first of two episodes, Wade and Tain are joined by Judge Jane P. Manning of the Cobb County State Court to discuss judicial writing. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

    55 min
  15. Ep. 183: 2025 Georgia Tort Law Revisions w/ Sam Britt, III

    Show notes

    In this episode, Wade and Tain are joined by attorney Sam Britt, III to discuss the 2025 statutory revisions to Georgia's tort law. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

    1 hr
  16. Ep. 182: Frequently Asked Questions re: the Georgia Court of Appeals w/ Judge Brian Rickman

    Show notes

    In this episode, Wade and Tain are joined again by Presiding Judge Brian Rickman of the Georgia Court of Appeals to discuss some burning questions about the Georgia Court of Appeals. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

    48 min
  17. Ep. 181: A Closer Look at the Georgia Court of Appeals w/ Judge Stephen Dillard, Part II

    Show notes

    In the second of two episodes, Wade and Tain are joined by Presiding Judge Stephen Dillard of the Georgia Court of Appeals to continue their behind-the-scenes look at theGeorgia Court of Appeals. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

    47 min
  18. Ep. 180: A Closer Look at the Georgia Court of Appeals w/ Judge Stephen Dillard, Part I

    Show notes

    In the first of two episodes, Wade and Tain are joined by Presiding Judge Stephen Dillard of the Georgia Court of Appeals to discuss his background, his perpetual devotionto WordPerfect, and a behind-the-scenes look at the Georgia Court of Appeals. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

    42 min
  19. Ep. 179: Judicial Qualifications Commission w/ Judge Brian Rickman

    Show notes

    In this episode, Wade and Tain are joined by Presiding Judge Brian Rickman of the Georgia Court of Appeals to discuss his background and the inner workings of the Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC), where he serves as one of the commissioners on the JQC's Investigative Panel. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

    53 min
  20. Ep. 178: Attorney Fees Under 9-11-68

    Show notes

    In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss attorney fees under OCGA 9-11-68 or offers of settlement. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

    39 min

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