Space Lawyers Podcast

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Synopsis

This is a podcast about the law, nerdy entertainment and what happens when you put them both in a teleporter and they come out all mixed like Jeff Goldblum in the fly.Adam and Greg will once a month, watch an episode of a Sci-Fi TV Show, Watch a Sci Fi film or even listen to Sci-Fi songs. Then they will break down the legal implications of these sources of entertainment so that in case we get transported into those worlds we don't get sued.New Episodes will be Monthly uploaded to SpaceLawyers on Sound Cloud.Thank you for listening!This is an Entertainment podcast that uses some real legal precedents and legislation and does not give legal advice. Please consult independent counsel if you were to attempt to use anything learned from our show. Please do not contact the show asking for legal advice. Currently, neither of the hosts are Barristers/Solicitors. Furthermore, this is a representation of our understanding of the law and we will cite our sources and the jurisdiction for any information we use in the show.

Episodes

  • Episode 9: Total Recall and Fascism

    14/08/2020 Duration: 01h05min

    You'd think we talked so long we ran out of air on this one. Chris Love is my guest and they helped me discuss Total Recall (1990) and discuss legal positivism and the laws under fascist states. Check out their podcast HOUNDS - at HOUNDScloud https://soundcloud.com/user-501031838Just to help you recall, Black Lives Matter! Let's work together to avoid the dystopian future/history we have supported. You can check out the following links to find black owned bookstores to shop from in person or online: https://secondstorypress.ca/wavemaker/2020/6/12/black-and-indigenous-owned-bookstores-in-canada-and-the-usahttps://afrotech.com/10-black-owned-online-bookstores-to-support-while-at-homeI also will be recommending black written sci-fi in the coming episodes, so if you have any suggestions send us an email at Adam@spacelawyers.ca . This week I am suggesting you check out the Binti Series by Nnedi Okorafor; you can get it at her website: http://nnedi.com/books/binti.htmlIf you want to learn more about legal

  • Episode 8: Star Trek Deep Space 9 - Profit and Lace (and Unjust Enrichment)

    03/05/2020 Duration: 46min

    Wow, much feminism, very law! Guest Sophie Day (@philliesfemme) and I discuss an attempt to stop sexual harassment so bad that HR reps may have been harmed in its making. Our legal term of the day is unjust enrichment and yet this episode left us unjustly deprived. You can follow the show @attorneyatspace on twitter, and check out some of Sophie and my articles at www.bloodygoodhorror.com. You can also listen to Sophie's amazing podcast with her sister, 28 Days Lady-er. Our theme song is Space Lawyers by Dr. G (Greg Melchin) and you can contact him at info@drgmusic.ca Our logo was designed by Kaylin Anderson -  @kaylin.andersen.art on instagramThis episode used the song Sexy by Bensound and you can find other great songs by him at www.bensound.com.

  • Episode 7: The Jaunt (1981) and Teleportation Lawsuits

    06/04/2020 Duration: 30min

    This episode is longer than you think! Connor MacLean is back and we explore the 1981 Stephen King short story the Jaunt, about time travel and why kids ruins family trips. If you are looking for a happy ending here, don't hold your breath! Check out Connor MacLean's articles on Sales Tax by googling him (they are not done yet). Follow us on twitter @attorneyatspaceOur theme song is Space Lawyers by Dr. G (Greg Melchin) and you can contact him at info@drgmusic.ca Our logo was designed by Kaylin Anderson -  @kaylin.andersen.art on instagram"Uplifting & Inspirational Corporate Motivational" by Daniel__St, Licensed, all rights reserved."Dark Sci-fi Industrial Horror Background 1" by StormwaveAudio, Licensed, all rights reserved.

  • Episode 6: The Purge (2013) and Force Majeure and Legalized Crime

    21/03/2020 Duration: 41min

    With the news today you may think we live in a dystopian future; so check out our new episode on the Purge (2013) and see what could happen in 2 years. Lindsay Traves is our special guest with an insurance litigation background and more passion about debunking film law than I have! You can follow her @smashtraves on Twitter. Follow us on twitter @attorneyatspaceOur theme song is Space Lawyers by Dr. G (Greg Melchin) and you can contact him at info@drgmusic.ca Our logo was designed by Kaylin Anderson -  @kaylin.andersen.art on instagramA 5 second clip of "This is What You Came For ", written by Calvin Harris and Taylor Swift; producers Calvin Harris and Kuk Harrell, was used for comedy. I do not purport to own the rights to this song, and all rights are reserved by Westbury Road and Columbia Records (2016). 

  • Episode 5: 2001 a Space Podyssey

    13/10/2019 Duration: 37min

    Trigger Warning: Abuse (while discussing case law)On this weeks episode we discuss 2001: A Space Odyssey (1969), learn about Flag States, self defence laws, and mutiny. Mostly We make a lot of jokes and get distracted by my alleged feud with Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield.Check out Peter Watts' book Blindsight available here: https://www.rifters.com/real/Blindsight.htm Portion of Commander Chris Hadfield's cover of SPACE ODDITY. Writers. Bowie. Publisher. ESSEX MUSIC INTERNATIONAL, INC.Theme Song by Greg MelchinSpace Lawyers is a Copyright of Adam Norton and Greg Melchin 2017.Corrections: #1 I misspoke; culpable homicide that is not murder (did not intend the death) is manslaughter; Culpable homicide that is murder (intended death) is either second or first degree depending on the state or countries’ criminal laws. #2 Self defence by a computer should not be conflated with battered women's syndrome as there are obvious sociocultural and legal differences; I apologize for trivializing that re

  • Episode 4: Star Trek Voyager, Court Martial, and the Death of Tuvix

    14/05/2019 Duration: 50min

    On this episode, the original dysfunctional duo Adam and Greg, cover Tuvix (May 6, 1996) and whether Captain Janeway would be up for a court-martial when she extra-judicially killed the new being Tuvix that has all the intelligence of Tuvok and all the charm that Neelix lacked. This episode has long been in the can so please forgive the terrible editing; if I could fire me I would. Featuring an amazing cover of the Voyager Theme by A Tea Daze (Feb 1, 2017) Star Trek: Voyager - Main Theme (SNES Remix)and our theme song Space Lawyers by Dr. G (Greg Melchin 2017) and Unidentified Funk Object Contact us at http://www.spacelawyers.ca/ Show Logo Created by Kaylin Andersen, all rights reserved.See more of her work at:kaylinandersenart.com ;kaylinandersen.deviantart.com ;Instagram: kaylinandersenart ; andFacebook.com/KaylinAndersenArt

  • Episode 3: Dr. Who - Blink (2007) And You'll Miss It

    07/09/2017 Duration: 36min

    On this weeks episode, Keith Lehwald and I, discover the Weeping Angels in the Dr. Who episode Blink; then we get sent back to the 1920s where podcasting was called radio, and awful puns were considered hilarious timely jokes. We ask the question, does a Weeping Angel displacing you in time meet the definition of MURDER?!?! Tune in to find out. Check us out on iTunes, Twitter @AttorneysAtSpace , and Facebook /AttorneyAtSpace .

  • Episode 2: Podcast Hosts In The Shell and Diplomatic Immunity

    17/04/2017 Duration: 45min

    This is episode 2 of the Space Lawyers Podcast. On this weeks episode I have guest Jacob Miller on and we talk about the 1995 Ghost in the Shell, Diplomatic Immunity, Asylum and Warrants in Japan. Give it a listen and send us some feedback on what shows, movies, video games or books you want to hear about next.Follow us on twitter @attorneyatspaceOur theme song is Space Lawyers by Dr. G (Greg Melchin) and you can contact him at info@drgmusic.ca Our logo was designed by Kaylin Anderson -  @kaylin.andersen.art on instagram

  • Episode 1: Star Trek TNG - Justice and the Prime Directive

    06/03/2017 Duration: 24min

    Our first episode is finally available. The sound quality varies throughout as part of the episode was deleted so we had to rerecord some of it. This is our episode about the Prime Directive and the Star Trek TNG episode: Justice. Spoiler Alert: It was not a good episode of television, but filled with legal dilemmas for Adam and Greg. These were some cases alluded to in our show: Flipping a coin cases: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2000-04-25/news/0004260162_1_toss-coin-murder-or-manslaughter This one is from 1785: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/10/should-racism-in-the-jury-room-lead-to-a-new-trial/502796/ All music is public domain or we have permission to use.