Podcast Episodes

The FBI Showed Up. I Lied to My Lawyers. Then I Waited.

In this episode, I share what I wish someone had told me when the FBI knocked on my door back in 2005. I didn't handle it well. I stayed silent, told…

11 months ago

Going to Federal Prison? Don't Issue Clichés—Do This Instead

Stop Wasting Time—Start Proving You Deserve Leniency
A defendant facing sentencing told me, "I wish I knew then what I know now." But wishing doesn't…

1 year ago

George Santos Fears Prison—My CNN Breakdown on What He'll Really Face

George Santos told Tucker Carlson, "I don't think I survive this."

CNN asked me if that fear was justified. I've served time in federal prison, and o…

1 year ago

Steal This Idea In Federal Prison

Share the Progress—Don't Just Ask for Leniency

Judges hear promises at sentencing all the time—but most defendants don't follow through. One member o…

1 year ago

I Was George Santos. Delusional. Federal Prison Ended the Charade.

Accountability Starts with Ownership—Even for High-Profile Defendants

People criticize offering advice to figures like Elizabeth Holmes or George San…

1 year ago

The Price I Didn't Expect to Pay After Federal Prison

The Real Cost of a Conviction

When people think about the biggest consequence of a criminal conviction, they often focus on prison, DOJ press release…

1 year ago

STOP Saying Sean Combs Will Get Sentenced To Time Served

Why Sean Combs Won't Get Time Served Without Effort

Too many assume Sean Combs will get time served, but that's lazy thinking. As I explained on Law …

1 year ago

Someone Yelled at Me for What I Said About Federal Prison

Summary: Define Success, Then Own It in Prison

In federal prison, success doesn't look the same for everyone. Some people write books or prepare for …

1 year ago

National Healthcare Fraud Indictment: What One Pharmacist Wishes He Did Differently

Early Action Matters in Federal Cases

Last week, I spoke with a pharmacist indicted for illegally distributing opioids—millions of pills. Back in Feb…

1 year ago

How Diddy Could Get Out Soon—or Spend Years in Prison—Former Prisoner Explains

Sean "Diddy" Combs will be sentenced on October 3rd. In this video, I explain why it's a mistake to focus on predictions about whether he'll get time…

1 year ago