Welcome back to Hardly Legal. The show where real people call in with real legal problems, and we try to help… while making it worse (comedically).Caller #1 (Comedian Copyright Drama): He paid $10 to get filmed early in comedy, the guy later uploaded it, refused to remove it, and now YouTube wants “legal documentation” after a counter-claim.Caller #2 (Trust Fund Mystery): A 43-year-old beneficiary is receiving monthly payments but has no idea what’s in the trust or what rights he has — plus family dynamics, religion, and tough love.Caller #3 (HOA / Neighbor Leak Nightmare): A condo owner has dealt with an upstairs leak for 2.5 years, possible mold and electrical danger, and an HOA that won’t intervene — so we talk escalation, documentation, and who to contact immediately.Plus: Zack Marchand joins and we argue about the unspoken rules of recording comedians on Instagram Stories.Drop your questions for future episodes + tell us if YOU would pay the extra $1 to end a copyright war.Meet This Episode's Guest 👉 ✅ Instagram: @mason_james_silly🌐 Check us out at: https://hardlylegal.com📞 Want to be a caller on the show? Fill out this form: https://shorturl.at/l360CConnect with our Hosts:Bill Richmond: @kimjongbillJoshua Stramiello: @stramshow#legaladvice #HardlyLegal #comedypodcast

Can a veterinarian be sued for giving the wrong medication to a dairy cow? And what happens when that mistake ruins a small farm’s milk supply?In this episode of Hardly Legal, attorneys Joshua Stramiello and Bill Richmond are joined by comedians Lukas McCrary and Brent Reed to break down one of the strangest legal questions we’ve ever gotten.A real caller (“Stone Cold Steve”) runs a small dairy farm and says a vet prescribed medication that should never be used on lactating dairy cows. The treatment cleared the infection — but now the cow’s milk may be unsafe to sell, causing thousands in lost income.We dive into:• Veterinary malpractice — is a vet legally responsible?• Can a farmer sue over lost milk sales?• Small claims court vs higher courts• How professional negligence is proven• When bad advice becomes legal liabilityPlus, things get chaotic as the crew role-plays a courtroom showdown over “poisoned cow milk.”

Are video games intentionally designed to be addictive and can game companies be sued for it?In this episode of Hardly Legal, attorneys Joshua Stramiello and Bill Richmond are joined by comedians Darren Carter and Katherine Blanford for a wild but thoughtful conversation about video game addiction, microtransactions, and lawsuits against tech companies.A caller opens up about spending 12 to 16 hours a day gaming, thousands of dollars on in game purchases, and the serious impact it has had on his marriage, health, and daily life. From there, the episode dives into the legal gray area around addictive design, comparing video games to tobacco, gambling, and social media.Topics covered includeHow game developers use behavioral science to increase engagementWhen addiction can become a product liability issueWhether adults or parents can sue video game companiesWhere personal responsibility ends and corporate responsibility beginsFunny, uncomfortable, and surprisingly deep, this episode shows why the law is just starting to catch up with modern tech.

You already know this weeks guest! Adam Ray as Dr Phil joins the Hardly Legal Show and this episode is as crazy as you think it would be.🌐 Check us out at: https://hardlylegal.com📞 Want to be a caller on the show? Fill out this form: https://shorturl.at/l360Cor signup on Hardly Legal. You never know who will be on!Connect with our Hosts:Bill Richmond: @kimjongbillJoshua Stramiello: @stramshow#LegalAdvice #LawyersReact #CallInShow #lawyers #standupcomedy #podcast #drphillive #adamray #videogameaddiction #videogameaddict #videogamelawyer

Meet This Episode's Guest 👉 Francisco Ramos✅ YouTube: @FramoscomedyMeet This Episode's Guest 👉 ✅ YouTube: @benthemorrison🌐 Check us out at: https://hardlylegal.com📞 Want to be a caller on the show? Fill out this form: https://shorturl.at/l360CConnect with our Hosts:Bill Richmond: @kimjongbillJoshua Stramiello: @stramshow#LegalAdvice #LawyersReact #CallInShow #lawyers #standupcomedy #podcast

This week, Josh Nasar joins us for a special Hardly Legal episode packed with unexpected twists. What happens when a biological father with no legal rights tries to stop an adoption? How messy can a fight on the basketball court get when the law steps in? And just when you think it can’t get any wilder, we break out the game Bad Cop or Good Cop to settle the scores in the most entertaining way.Meet This Episode's Guest 👉 Josh Nasar✅ YouTube: ‪@joshnasar‬ ✅ Instagram: @joshnasar🌐 Check us out at: https://hardlylegal.com📞 Want to be a caller on the show? Fill out this form: https://shorturl.at/l360CConnect with our Hosts:Bill Richmond: @kimjongbillJoshua Stramiello: @stramshow#LegalAdvice #LawyersReact #CallInShow #lawyersofyoutube #standupcomedy #podcast #police #policechase #lawyers #basketballgames #joshnasar

This weeks caller shares a shocking story about recording his ex during heated arguments, only for her to undress and accuse him of violating her privacy. With a child caught in the middle, can this video actually be used in court? The Sklar Brothers and the Hardly Legal team break it all down.Meet This Episode's Guests 👉 Randy & Jason Sklar✅ Instagram: @sklarbrothers✅ Website: https://www.supersklars.com/🌐 Check us out at: https://hardlylegal.com📞 Want to be a caller on the show? Fill out this form: https://shorturl.at/l360CConnect with our Hosts:Bill Richmond: @kimjongbillJoshua Stramiello: @stramshow#LegalAdvice #LawyersReact #CallInShow #lawyers #standupcomedy #podcastHow this content was madeAuto-dubbedAudio tracks for some languages were automatically generated. Learn more

From basketball court to legal courtroom, talk about taking your defense to a whole new level.Meet This Episode's Guest 👉 Josh Nasar✅ YouTube: @joshnasar✅ Instagram: @joshnasar🌐 Check us out at: https://hardlylegal.com📞 Want to be a caller on the show? Fill out this form: https://shorturl.at/l360CConnect with our Hosts:Bill Richmond: @kimjongbillJoshua Stramiello: @stramshow#LegalAdvice #LawyersReact #CallInShow #lawyers #standupcomedy #podcastHow this content was madeAuto-dubbedAudio tracks for some languages were automatically generated. Learn more

The Sklar Brothers join Josh and Bill from The Comedy Store for one of the wildest Hardly Legal episodes yet! 🚗⚖️From lost car keys and dented rides to LSAT disasters and “peeping tom” legal hypotheticals, no topic is off-limits with this pair.Meet This Episode's Guest 👉 Randy & Jason Sklar✅ Instagram: @sklarbrothers✅ Website: https://www.supersklars.com/🌐 Check us out at: https://hardlylegal.com📞 Want to be a caller on the show? Fill out this form: https://shorturl.at/l360CConnect with our Hosts:Bill Richmond: @kimjongbillJoshua Stramiello: @stramshow#LegalAdvice #LawyersReact #CallInShow #lawyers #standupcomedy #podcast #HardlyLegal #SklarBrothers #ComedyStore #LegalAdvice #ComedyPodcast

This week, Josh Nasar joins us for a special Hardly Legal episode packed with unexpected twists. What happens when a biological father with no legal rights tries to stop an adoption? How messy can a fight on the basketball court get when the law steps in? And just when you think it can’t get any wilder, we break out the game Bad Cop or Good Cop to settle the scores in the most entertaining way.Meet This Episode's Guest 👉 Josh Nasar✅ YouTube: ‪@joshnasar‬ ✅ Instagram: @joshnasar🌐 Check us out at: https://hardlylegal.com📞 Want to be a caller on the show? Fill out this form: https://shorturl.at/l360CConnect with our Hosts:Bill Richmond: @kimjongbillJoshua Stramiello: @stramshow#LegalAdvice #LawyersReact #CallInShow #lawyersofyoutube #standupcomedy #podcast #police #policechase #lawyers #basketballgames #joshnasar