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What really happens when a jury retires to deliberate?
Find out each week on Deliberations, a modern day, improvised audio drama that allows criminal justice enthusiasts to step inside a jury room. Each season explores a different courtroom drama inspired by real life criminal trials in the news. Six improvisers serve as the jury and passionately react, negotiate, and argue opposing interpretations of the evidence.
Find out each week on Deliberations, a modern day, improvised audio drama that allows criminal justice enthusiasts to step inside a jury room. Each season explores a different courtroom drama inspired by real life criminal trials in the news. Six improvisers serve as the jury and passionately react, negotiate, and argue opposing interpretations of the evidence.
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Nov 1, 2017 • 38min
S1 Ep13: The Verdict Pt 2
Samantha Hall's verdict is finally delivered.
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Oct 30, 2017 • 42min
Jury Break: Jessa on The Press
Jessa discusses the pitfalls and bias of media coverage during high profile criminal trials.

Oct 25, 2017 • 36min
S1 Ep12: The Verdict Pt 1
The Hall jurors edge closer to their final decision.

Oct 23, 2017 • 27min
Jury Break: Real Juries
Jessa Nicholson Goetz returns to discuss uncomfortable truths about juries: composition, selections, and the confounding "Allen Charge."

Oct 18, 2017 • 20min
S1 Ep11: Closing Arguments
ADA Laherty and Mr Cortez lay out closing arguments. Jurors go over instructions and contemplate the emotional taxation of their long-lasting deliberations, what’s waiting for them at home, and fears over public reaction to their verdict.

Oct 16, 2017 • 41min
Jury Break: Meet Jessa
Sensitive Crimes Defense Attorney Jessa Nicholson Goetz speaks about her history exploring BDSM in a criminal murder trial.

Oct 11, 2017 • 38min
S1 Ep10: Samantha Hall
Samantha Hall, known as Fed Fatale, takes the stand in a sensational murder trial that probes deep into the complexities of evidence and jury dynamics. The discussion unveils her rapidly evolving romance and the perceptions of women in high-stress situations. Themes of deception, responsibility, and the moral stakes of decision-making are dissected, particularly surrounding a life-or-death moment. The podcast also highlights the historical case of Laura D. Fair, drawing parallels to women's rights and accountability in the justice system.

Oct 9, 2017 • 40min
Jury Break: Rebecca Returns Pt 2
Rebecca concludes her personal story about the trial week she spent in the company of a true sadist.

Oct 4, 2017 • 23min
S1 Ep9: Tolerance
Featuring Justine Cross, a renowned LA Dominatrix skilled in alternative sexualities, and Mistress Carolynne, who gives insight from her extensive experience, this discussion dives deep into BDSM's power dynamics. They unveil the complexities of societal judgment faced by practitioners and the crucial role of consent and safety in these relationships. Listeners are invited to reconsider biases about alternative sexual identities, as the guests share personal stories that challenge traditional views on sexuality and tolerance.

Oct 2, 2017 • 32min
Jury Break: Rebecca Returns Pt 1
Submissive "Rebecca" returns to share her thoughts on the latest episode of Deliberations, give greater context to the lifestyle of D/s, and take us inside a deeply personal story that's relevant to the show's moral controversy.


