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Doug Defends
Hosted by Doug Ridley & Billy Business · EN
Have you ever wondered how many laws Batman breaks in Gotham City? Or maybe you’ve always wondered what legal trouble InGen would be in for actually bringing dinosaurs back to life in Jurassic Park? Well, wonder no more! Defense attorney and former district attorney Doug Ridley and Producer Billy Business analyze your favorite movie and TV shows from a real life legal perspective! Each week will be a deep dive into a new franchise...from ”Star Wars” to ”Power Rangers” all the way to America’s favorite sitcom ”Friends”, Doug and Billy are putting your favorite properties on trial! Want more? All our links in one place: https://linktr.ee/dougdefends
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This is the Way! Doug Defends The Mandalorian
2w ago01:06:03Tap to summarizeDin Djarin might be one of the coolest characters in Star Wars history…but is he also a criminal? In this episode of Doug Defends, real defense attorney Doug Ridley and producer Billy Business break down the biggest legal issues across all three seasons of The Mandalorian. We’re tackling questions like: Is bounty hunting in Star Wars even legal? Did Din Djarin kidnap Grogu…or rescue him? Who would legally have custody of Grogu? Are the Mandalorians basically a cult? Did Moff Gideon commit war crimes? Could the New Republic be violating civil liberties too? From bounty contracts and vigilante justice to cloning ethics and custody law, this might be one of the most legally chaotic shows in the Star Wars universe. So… Is Din Djarin a hero? Or should he be in galactic prison? The Doug Defends Team: Doug Ridley - Host, Defense Attorney at Ridley Defense Billy Business - Co-Host, Producer, Editor Linda Weg - Director of Operations Music by www.purple-planet.com
Transcribe →Doug Defends Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999)
May 401:12:34Tap to summarizeDid Qui-Gon Jinn actually have the legal right to take Anakin Skywalker in The Phantom Menace…or was it something much worse? In this episode of Doug Defends , a real defense attorney breaks down one of the most overlooked legal questions in Star Wars: whether Qui-Gon’s deal on Tatooine crossed the line into kidnapping, trafficking, or something else entirely. We also dive into the legality of the Trade Federation blockade and whether it would hold up under real-world international law. Was this a heroic rescue…or a serious crime? The Doug Defends Team: Doug Ridley - Host, Defense Attorney at Ridley Defense Billy Business - Co-Host, Producer, Editor Linda Weg - Director of Operations Music by www.purple-planet.com
Transcribe →Doug Defends Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
Apr 2700:30:36Tap to summarizeMrs. Doubtfire is one of the most beloved comedies ever made...but legally? It’s a different story. In this Doug Defends: Legal Brief, a real defense attorney breaks down the massive legal issue at the center of Mrs. Doubtfire: from impersonation to custody violations and everything in between. Was Daniel Hillard just a desperate father trying to see his kids…or did he cross a serious legal line? The Doug Defends Team: Doug Ridley - Host, Defense Attorney at Ridley Defense Billy Business - Co-Host, Producer, Editor Linda Weg - Director of Operations Music by www.purple-planet.com
Transcribe →Team Cap or Team Iron Man?! Doug Defends Captain America: Civil War
Apr 2001:19:57Tap to summarizeWho was actually right in Captain America: Civil War? In this episode of Doug Defends, real defense attorney Doug Ridley breaks down the legal battle between Captain America and Iron Man and answers the ultimate question: which side is actually legal? We’re diving into the Sokovia Accords, constitutional rights, government oversight, and whether the Avengers should be allowed to operate freely… or be controlled. By the end, we answer the question everyone’s been debating since 2016… Team Cap or Team Iron Man? The Doug Defends Team: Doug Ridley - Host, Defense Attorney at Ridley Defense Billy Business - Co-Host, Producer, Editor Linda Weg - Director of Operations Music by www.purple-planet.com
Transcribe →Quack Attack is Back, Jack! Doug Defends the Mighty Ducks (1992)
Apr 1300:30:05Tap to summarizeA DUI… and the punishment is coaching a kids hockey team?! In The Mighty Ducks, Gordon Bombay is sentenced by a judge to coach youth hockey. But could that actually happen in real life? In this episode of Doug Defends: Legal Briefs, real lawyer Doug Ridley breaks down one of the most bizarre legal moments in movie history: Can a judge really order someone to coach children as part of a criminal sentence? Some movie punishments are exaggerated… but this one might be closer to reality than you think. The Doug Defends Team: Doug Ridley - Host, Defense Attorney at Ridley Defense Billy Business - Co-Host, Producer, Editor Linda Weg - Director of Operations Music by www.purple-planet.com
Transcribe →SAVE MARTHA! Doug Defends Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Apr 601:30:32Tap to summarizeIn Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the world questions whether Superman should be held accountable for the destruction he causes. But legally speaking, Superman might actually be the least guilty person in the entire movie. In this episode of Doug Defends, real defense attorney Doug Ridley and producer Billy Business break down the biggest legal questions in Batman v Superman. From the Africa incident and the Capitol bombing to Batman’s brutal vigilante tactics and Lex Luthor’s criminal conspiracy, we’re examining what would actually happen in a real court of law. Let’s "SAVE MARTHA" and find out who would really go to jail. The Doug Defends Team: Doug Ridley – Host, Defense Attorney at Ridley Defense Billy Business – Co-Host, Producer, Editor Linda Weg – Director of Operations Music by www.purple-planet.com
Transcribe →It'sa Jail Time for Mario?! Doug Defends The Super Mario Brothers Movie (2023)
Mar 3001:07:19Tap to summarizeSuper Mario is one of the most beloved heroes in gaming history… but did he actually break the law? In this episode of Doug Defends, real defense attorney Doug Ridley & Billy Business break down the legal chaos of The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023). From Bowser’s kidnapping of Princess Peach to the destruction caused during the final battle in Brooklyn, we’re putting the Mushroom Kingdom on trial. Could Bowser be charged with kidnapping and terrorism? Did Mario become a vigilante hero when he joined Peach’s fight? And who is legally responsible for the massive property destruction during the final battle? We analyze the crimes, the legal defenses, and the real-world consequences if the events of Super Mario Bros actually happened. Because even in the Mushroom Kingdom the law still applies. The Doug Defends Team: Doug Ridley - Host, Defense Attorney at Ridley Defense Billy Business - Co-Host, Producer, Editor Linda Weg - Director of Operations Music by www.purple-planet.com
Transcribe →Who is the Worst "Good Guy"? The 1st Annual Doug Defends Dougie Awards Show!
Mar 2301:03:45Tap to summarizeWelcome to the first-ever Dougie Awards! After almost a full year of breaking down the crimes, lawsuits, and legal disasters of movies and TV, it's time to hand out some awards. But these aren’t your typical Hollywood honors...these are the Dougie Awards, where real lawyer Doug Ridley looks back at the most outrageous legal moments covered on the show this year. Which movie committed the worst crime of the year? Which so-called hero turned out to be the most criminal “good guy”? Who caused the most property destruction? And who deserves the title of biggest criminal accomplice? Doug reviews the nominees from past Doug Defends episodes and decides who takes home the first-ever Dougie Awards! The Doug Defends Team: Doug Ridley - Host, Defense Attorney at Ridley Defense Billy Business - Co-Host, Producer, Editor Linda Weg - Director of Operations Music by www.purple-planet.com
Transcribe →Hello Clarice...Doug Defends The Silence of the Lambs
Mar 1601:04:04Tap to summarizeWhat crimes did Hannibal Lecter actually commit...and could he really claim the insanity defense? In The Silence of the Lambs, Dr. Hannibal Lecter is portrayed as a brilliant psychiatrist…and one of the most dangerous killers ever captured. But legally speaking, would Lecter actually qualify as insane in court, or would he be fully responsible for his crimes? In this episode of Doug Defends, real defense attorney Doug Ridley breaks down the real law behind The Silence of the Lambs. Hollywood loves dramatic courtroom defenses, but the real law often tells a very different story. The Doug Defends Team: Doug Ridley - Host, Defense Attorney at Ridley Defense Billy Business - Co-Host, Producer, Editor Linda Weg - Director of Operations Music by www.purple-planet.com
Transcribe →Batman vs Joker...Who's the Real Criminal?! Doug Defends Batman (1989)
Feb 1601:32:45Tap to summarizeBatman (1989) is remembered as a classic hero movie… but legally it might be one of the wildest superhero films ever made. This week Doug and Billy break down the crimes of Batman and the Joker — from mass poisoning and terrorism to lethal force, explosions, property destruction, and yes… Batman committing crimes to protect himself. So who would actually get the longer prison sentence in real life? This episode puts both characters on trial and answers the question: Who is worse legally — Batman or the Joker? The Doug Defends Team: Doug Ridley - Host, Defense Attorney at Ridley Defense Billy Business - Co-Host, Producer, Editor Linda Weg - Director of Operations Music by www.purple-planet.com
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