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Bonus! New York public defender Liz Skeen joins Gavel Gavel to break down what's been happening in the Luigi Mangione trials!

GG54 - Wayfarer v. Lively 19 Join as these rootin' tootin' scrutin' gavelistas unravel the most insane day or two of messages and nonsense. This required like 4 different recordings and re-recordings because it is so complicated.

GG53 - Wayfarer v. Lively 18 Your honor they might have made fun of me possibly and that has to be against the law.

GG52 - Wayfarer v. Lively 17 We're back on our Blake beat. Together we can finish this effing complaint (and the attachment)

It's a new Gavel Gavel trial! We are excited to announce that we will be producing a totally new full trial re-enactment working from our EXCLUSIVE access to the transcript of the federal prosecution of Sean Dunn, better known to the world as the "Sandwich Guy" after being federally charged for assaulting a CBP officer with a fully-loaded 12-inch Subway sandwich on the streets of DC. But before we get to the meat of 2025's Trial of the Century, legal sandwich artist Matt Cameron is here to slice up everything you need to know. From Dunn's notably underreported motive to the significance of the date and location of the alleged assault to a shot-by-shot analysis of the only known video of the incident, we've got this one wrapped. U.S. v. Dunn docket Sean Dunn's GoFundMe Video of Sean Dunn throwing a Subway sandwich at a uniformed CBP agent near 14th and U in Washington DC on August 10, 2025 U.S. v. Dunn complaint (filed 8/13/25) Sensationalized video of Dunn's arrest in his house by a swarm of federal agents posted on the official White House X account (8/14/25)

Dale Wheatley, a seasoned filmmaker with Hollywood experience, joins the discussion to shed light on the ongoing Lively v Baldoni legal saga. He analyzes problematic moments from the set of 'It Ends With Us,' including inappropriate on-set banter and directing failures. Dale delves into the complexities of legal PR versus filmmaking realities and offers insights into creative conflicts involving Blake Lively. He emphasizes the importance of protecting a director’s cut and critiques the ego-driven issues leading to public fallout.

Wayfarer v. Lively 16 - It's the last sub-chunk of the November mega-chunk and there's some fun stuff in here! Baldoni and Heath cannot tell when people are obviously lying to them, and also we get some previously unseen Jones/Abel texts!

Wayfarer v. Lively 15 - It's here, baby! The most massive self-own. Can't wait for you to hear it.

The hosts dive into the dramatic Book Bonanza incident where Blake allegedly stole a movie file, stirring up controversy. They analyze audience test results, cautioning about small sample sizes. The conversation shifts to editor reassignments and the confusion surrounding Baldoni's involvement. Health issues come into play, impacting production timelines. They also discuss the public's reaction to Baldoni's exclusion and dissect a clip from Book Bonanza, revealing it was just an early screening. Lastly, they touch on Sony's internal reactions and producer credit disputes.

The hosts dive into the complex legal battle between Wayfarer and Lively, highlighting the confusion around key dates and missing evidence. They explore Sony's surprising stance on Lively's approval rights and the implications of credit placements. The discussion takes a turn as they dissect accusations of extortion and contradictions in narratives. Insights from test screenings reveal Baldoni's rising optimism, while concerns about censorship emerge with reports of editors being restricted from viewing certain cuts. Themes of paranoia and sexism are also thoughtfully examined.