Pardon The Insurrection

The Nodfather: Don Snorleone


Listen Later

Ever nodded off at a moment when you wished you hadn't? You're in good company – or at least, the same boat as a certain former president. This episode is a rollercoaster ride through the quirky, meme-worthy moment when Trump took a courtroom snooze, coined affectionately here as "Don Snorleone." While we chuckle at the absurdity, we don't shy away from the deeper conversation about media bias and courtroom stress that might have led to such a snoozy faux pas. Plus, we consider the spectacle of jury selection in high-profile cases, where seeing a celebrity defendant in the flesh can feel like an alternate reality.

Remember the '90s when the O.J. Simpson trial had us glued to our screens, disrupting even the NBA finals? We take a nostalgic look back at the trial that transformed media consumption and gave us unforgettable characters and courtroom drama. Then, it's a hop, skip, and a jump to the present, where we juxtapose the Trump trial's chaos with the calculated moves of the past. The trials of Trump and O.J. may be different in nature, but they're united in their cultural magnetism and the discussion they stir about the power of celebrity within the justice system.

Lastly, we ponder a provocative idea: has the line between outrageous and acceptable behavior blurred beyond recognition? In a world post-January 6th, we explore how Simpson's hypothetical case might have played out and what that says about our current views on accountability. This episode is a thought-provoking mix of humor, insight, and a touch of nostalgia – a look at how public figures' legal woes become part of our collective narrative and reshape our understanding of justice. So, buckle up for a candid conversation on the trials, the media, and the seemingly insane world we navigate.

Support the show

Support the show:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2003879/support

Follow our show's hosts on
Twitter:

twitter.com/@CoolTXchick
twitter.com/@Caroldedwine
twitter.com/taradublinrocks
twitter.com/blackknight10k
twitter.com/@pardonpod

Find Tara's book here:
Taradublinrocks.com

Find Ty's book here:
Consequence of Choice

Subscribe to Tara's substack:
taradublin.substack.com

Subscribe to Ty's substack:
https://theworldasiseeit.substack.com/


Support Our Sponsor: Sheets & Giggles

Eucalyptus Sheets (Recommended):

Sleep Mask (I use this every night)

Eucalyptus Comfortor

...

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Pardon The InsurrectionBy Pardon The Insurrection

  • 4.4
  • 4.4
  • 4.4
  • 4.4
  • 4.4

4.4

207 ratings


More shows like Pardon The Insurrection

View all
UnJustified by MSW Media

UnJustified

7,559 Listeners

Gaslit Nation by Andrea Chalupa

Gaslit Nation

3,947 Listeners

Talking Feds by Harry Litman

Talking Feds

4,587 Listeners

The John Fugelsang Podcast by Crossover Media Group

The John Fugelsang Podcast

1,470 Listeners

The Daily Beans by MSW Media

The Daily Beans

5,266 Listeners

The MeidasTouch Podcast by MeidasTouch Network

The MeidasTouch Podcast

45,541 Listeners

No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen by Brian Tyler Cohen

No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen

7,343 Listeners

Justice Matters with Glenn Kirschner by Crossover Media Group

Justice Matters with Glenn Kirschner

264 Listeners

Cleanup on Aisle 45 with AG & Harry Dunn by MSW Media

Cleanup on Aisle 45 with AG & Harry Dunn

1,847 Listeners

The Lincoln Project by The Lincoln Project

The Lincoln Project

8,996 Listeners

Legal AF by MeidasTouch by MeidasTouch Network

Legal AF by MeidasTouch

5,599 Listeners

The PoliticsGirl Podcast by Meidas Media Network, Leigh McGowan

The PoliticsGirl Podcast

4,237 Listeners

Political Beatdown with Michael Cohen and Ben Meiselas by MeidasTouch Network

Political Beatdown with Michael Cohen and Ben Meiselas

2,381 Listeners

Main Justice by MSNBC

Main Justice

7,041 Listeners

UNCOVERED by MeidasTouch Network

UNCOVERED

1,081 Listeners