
The Advocacy Podcast
The Advocacy Podcast: Journeys To Excellence is a podcast about trial advocacy.
Barrister Bibi Badejo interviews the best trial lawyers from around the world about how they excel in the court room.
Throughout the series, topics range from cross-examination, expert witnesses, and effective preparation to the neurology of trials, the soft skills of advocacy and much more.
You’ll hear practical advice that you can apply straightaway to your court trials, irrespective of your jurisdiction or area of law.
Please subscribe to The Advocacy Podcast and visit www.theadvocacypodcast.com for more information and additional resources.
Latest episodes

Aug 23, 2023 • 1h 25min
Creating Keble: An Interview with the Course Founder, Tim Dutton CBE KC.
In a special episode of The Advocacy Podcast, usually hosted by Bibi Badejo, Sarah Clarke KC takes the reins to interview Tim Dutton CBE KC, founder of the renowned Advanced International Advocacy Course at Keble College, Oxford. Delve into the course's legacy, Tim's unparalleled contributions to advocacy training, and insights from global practitioners and judicial luminaries. Please subscribe to The Advocacy Podcast and sign up to our mailing list at theadvocacypodcast.com to be notified when new episodes are released and receive exclusive offers on advocacy training provided by our partner, The Advocacy Coach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 29, 2022 • 4min
Brief 18: Jerry Blackwell on Persuasive Phrases
Jerry Blackwell is a master at coming up with insightful words that will convince you of his point. He shares the secrets behind his creative phrases in this Brief episode, and it will give you some great ideas. In these 'Brief' episodes, we select highlights from previous interviews. This Brief is taken from episode 14. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 22, 2022 • 9min
Brief 17: Lucy Cornell on Navigating the Courtroom
Lucy Cornell gives straightforward advice on how to deal with the competing pressures and elements that are present in a courtroom In these 'Brief' episodes, we select highlights from previous interviews. This brief is taken from epsiode 16. This Brief is taken from episode 16.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 15, 2022 • 4min
Brief 16: Professor Jo Delahunty KC on Understanding the Unfamiliar
Professor Jo Delahunty KC discusses how she approaches unfamiliar concepts and topics in time for her trials. In these 'Brief' episodes, we select highlights from previous interviews. This Brief is taken from episode 15.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 8, 2022 • 5min
Brief 15: James Pereira KC on Advocacy and Body Language
James Pereira KC shares his technique for using body language in court and reveals how he uses these natural reactions to great effect. In these 'Brief' episodes, we select highlights from previous interviews. This Brief is taken from episode 18.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 1, 2022 • 13min
Brief 14: Steve Schleicher on Control in Cross-Examination
Steve Schleicher shares how he stayed in control during his cross-examination of the defence expert on use of force, during the trial of Derek Chauvin. In these 'Brief' episodes, we select highlights from previous interviews. This Brief is taken from episode 14.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 25, 2022 • 7min
Brief 13: Ross Gubermann on Plain and Simple Language
Ross Guberman reminds us of the importance of using simple language to convey complex information, and demonstrates how plain words can still be interesting. In these 'Brief' episodes, we select highlights from previous interviews. This Brief is taken from episode 17. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18, 2022 • 11min
Brief 12: Jo Sidhu KC on Streamlining your Case
Jo Sidhu KC shares his tried and tested methods for removing extraneous material from his case files and eliminating distractions. In these 'Brief' episodes, we select highlights from previous interviews. This Brief is taken from episode 6.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 11, 2022 • 10min
Brief 11: Rex Parris on Metaphors
Rex Parris is an expert on metaphors who has been able to use them successfully as trial strategy for decades. He shares his knowledge about metaphor useage in this 'Brief' episode. In these 'Brief' episodes, we select highlights from previous interviews. This Brief is taken from episode 8. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 4, 2022 • 9min
Brief 10: Allison Summers KC on How to Handle Difficult Moments in front of the Jury
Allison Summers KC has an answer for what advocates should do in those difficult moments, like when their client acts up in front of the jury or when a very compelling witness gives evidence against their client. In these 'Brief' episodes, we select highlights from previous interviews. This Brief is taken from episode 11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.