The NTC season begins this week, and so does the fourth season of Unscripted Direct.

• (0:00:00) We catch up on our winter break achievements.  Spencer won a jury trial. Justin watched good TV.
• (0:08:23) The Break: At the National Trial League finals, one coach makes history.
• (0:10:11) Suggested Plagiarism: In our new segment, we interview (and steal ideas from) world-class advocacy teachers about some of their favorite teaching techniques. Our first guest is Baylor Professor Jeremy Counseller.
• (0:31:44) NTC Preview: We discuss the cows case and TYLA's new feedback model. Also, Spencer buries the lede -- he's coaching again!
• (0:36:03) Predictions are Hard: In the show's new prediction contest, Baylor's Rob Little and Drexel's Phil Pasquarello join to make predictions about NTC Regionals 2023. They decide to place a side wager with real consequences...
• (1:09:52) Here's an Idea: Spencer suggests a  segment where we offer up new ideas each week for the other's consideration. You can guess what Justin thought about that idea.