Every criminal case has a beginning.

In the first episode of the Behind the Bar series, criminal defense attorney Keith Johnson takes listeners inside the moment where a case truly starts: the crime itself.

Drawing from years of experience in the courtroom, Keith explores how criminal cases actually begin — from spontaneous acts of violence and heated arguments to longer investigations built over time. He explains the different ways crimes unfold, how law enforcement first encounters them, and why the initial moments of an incident often shape everything that follows.

This episode sets the foundation for the entire series, giving listeners a deeper understanding of human behavior, law enforcement response, and the earliest stage of the criminal justice process.

Because before there is an arrest - 

before there is a courtroom, 

there is the moment where everything begins.

Belief isn’t something you talk about when everything is going right — it’s what carries you through the moments when nothing feels certain.

In this solo episode, Keith Johnson shares the real story behind The Gift of Belief — reflecting on setbacks, unexpected turns, and the quiet decisions that shaped his path from athlete to attorney. This is not a motivational lecture. It’s an honest conversation about resilience, faith, doubt, and what it takes to keep moving when the outcome isn’t guaranteed.

If you’ve ever had to bet on yourself before the world believed in you, this episode will resonate.

In the season finale of The Lawyer’s Lounge, Keith sits down with newly elected Sheriff Eugene “Gino” Brantley of Augusta, Georgia—a former college athlete, underdog, and now one of the region’s most respected law enforcement leaders.

This powerful, wide-ranging conversation explores how Gino’s humble beginnings and sports background shaped his discipline, drive, and belief in himself. They discuss the evolving challenges of modern-day policing, the impact of body cameras and social media, and what it takes to build genuine trust between law enforcement and the community.

The episode also turns personal, as Gino opens up about fatherhood, the importance of tough love, and how he’s working to raise up a generation of young people with both accountability and compassion.

With the perfect mix of barbershop wisdom, leadership insight, and heartfelt perspective, this is a fitting close to Season 1—reminding listeners that true power is rooted in purpose, not position.

In this powerful episode of The Lawyer’s Lounge, Keith Johnson sits down with writer, theologian, and cultural voice Danté Stewart for a soul-stirring conversation on the practice of gratitude—especially in a world that often makes it hard to feel thankful. Together, they explore the intersection of faith, Black identity, and the healing power of storytelling.

From reflections on fatherhood and freedom to the beauty and burden of being a Black Southern writer, this episode uplifts the voices that carry both pain and praise. Stewart opens up about his national writing journey—from The New York Times to The Atlantic—and how gratitude, grief, and grace all shape his work and his witness.

This episode is for anyone trying to stay grounded in purpose, push through pain, and recognize the sacred in everyday survival.

Aaron Gregory isn’t just one of the top-ranked high school wide receivers in the country—he’s a young man of exceptional character, discipline, and vision.

A creative conversation with Travoris Hawkins, founder of Scholar Films—filmmaker, storyteller, girl dad. From working with music icons to building a media brand rooted in purpose, this episode explores the art of storytelling, legacy, and raising daughters in today’s world.

From courtroom insights to coaching stories, Keith examines how society begins to label Black boys too early, how the absence of father figures shows up in the justice system, and what cultural forces are shaping our sons when we’re not looking. This episode is a barbershop-style call to action for fathers, mentors, uncles, and every man who recognizes that our boys aren’t just growing—they’re becoming.

We’re not just raising boys.

We’re raising kings.

From unwavering devotion to the painful decision to move on, we explore the true cost of love behind bars—and who ultimately pays the price.

Raw stories. Real talk. No judgment. Just the complicated truth about love, time, and fighting for freedom. Listen now and join the conversation - subscribe, share, and tell us your story! 

At just 17, Shaun was arrested and sentenced to consecutive life terms for multiple counts of armed robbery. But that wasn’t the end of his story. In this powerful episode of The Lawyer’s Lounge, Attorney Keith Johnson shares how he fought to get Shaun’s case overturned and dismissed—turning what could’ve been a lifetime behind bars into a second chance at life. Tune in as they discuss the flaws in the justice system, the resilience it takes to survive incarceration, and what freedom looks like after 18 years in prison. This episode of The Lawyer’s Lounge is a powerful reminder that even in the face of life’s toughest setbacks, resilience can turn lemons into a story of redemption, purpose, and hope!