2023 Past Shows

2023 Past Shows

These shows still have that "new car smell."  Check them out.

Behavior Health Court 2024:


Interview with Bethany Harrison, Lynchburg's Commonwealth Attorney


November 11, 2023

Rich Gilman and Julie Bryant welcome special guest Bethany Harrison, the Commonwealth's Attorney for Lynchburg, to the show to discuss latest developments in the city, the implementation of the new mental/behavioral health court dockets, on questions and criticisms of the new system, and talks other recent issues in the 'Burg + the Law Dog rants Tuesday's election results.

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 Sacrifice of a Chaplain: 


Interview with Donna Davis Donald and Mike Morris


November 4, 2023


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On this edition of the Law Dog Radio Show, we celebrate Veteran's Day early, with appearances by Vietnam veteran Mike Morris and Liberty University's Donna Davis Donald, as they discuss their role in chaplaincy in the military... don't miss Mike's special surprise call from his son in Georgia! + the Law Dog rants on the current Commonwealth's Attorney situation in Amherst County.

Political Season in Central Virginia:

Mark Peake and Wendell Walker


October 28, 2023

Rich Gilman is joined by Delegate Wendell Walker and State Senator Mark Peake to talk their new districts, what they have heard from constituents and voters, what they make of the amount of turnover that's currently happening around them, if there will be an urgency to get things done before Youngkin's term ends, their biggest concerns and issues with this election cycle, and more.

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 Dissection of a Murder Case Gone Wrong: 

Interview with Trudy Goetz and Claudia Dempsey


October 21, 2023


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Law Dog Rich Gilman and Julie Bryant are joined by special guests Trudy Goetz and Claudia Dempsey, as they discuss the fatal shooting the occurred four years ago that killed one of their family members and injured another, how the alleged killer was able to get released, why they believe it is a systemic issue that needs to be addressed, and what changes they want to see moving forward.


Welcome to Law School:  What and Why are Legal Ethics important?


October 14, 2023

Rich Gilman and Julie Bryant welcome Liberty University law professor Scott Thompson to the show, as they discuss what makes a good law student, why thinking is better than arguing when attempting one's journey through law school, and how to transition from a good student to a good lawyer.

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Welcome to Law School:  Criminal Law vs. Civil Law


October 7, 2023


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Law Dog Rich Gilman is joined once again by co-host Julie Bryant, as they welcome back to the show Noah Wyer to discuss criminal law, including similarities between criminal and civil law, on the preparations between criminal and civil types of law, and what separates the two in the legal world + the Law Dog rants on ageism and term limits in government.


Welcome to Law School:  What makes a good law Student and a good lawyer.


September 30, 2023

Rich Gilman and Julie Bryant welcome Liberty University law professor Scott Thompson to the show, as they discuss what makes a good law student, why thinking is better than arguing when attempting one's journey through law school, and how to transition from a good student to a good lawyer.

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Questions for Listeners 


September 23, 2023


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Rich Gilman and Julie Bryant host another edition of the Law Dog Radio Show, and in this episode they answer listener questions from previous shows with the help of Mitch Gilman, including if law school was worth it, if the Law Dog would recommend someone becoming a lawyer, and how artificial intelligence (A.I.) is affecting the legal world.


Welcome to Law School:

What to Expect Your First Day!


September 9, 2023


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Day Law Group's Rich Gilman and co-host Julie Bryant welcome back friend of the show Noah Wyer as they begin their new series on law school with their opening "Welcome to Law School" episode, as they discuss their own first days at law school, their favorite and least favorite classes, and the pros and cons of deciding to become a lawyer.


Gen Z, Millennials, Alpha, Generation X and Y, Baby Boomers:  Is it just Alphabet Soup?


May 6, 2023


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Law Dog and Julie Bryant host another edition of the Law Dog Radio Show, as they discuss the differences between generations with special guest Skylar McCann, including what makes Gen Z and Millennials different and what some typical qualities are of Gen Z-ers.


Medical Malpractice


August 12, 2023

Day Law Group's Rich Gilman and co-host Julie Bryant join this edition of the Law Dog Radio Show to discuss medical malpractice, including a horrific case from Georgia involving the delivering of a baby, why taking a settling may be the best option in this example, and how a non-disclosure agreement can hurt you even after you win your settlement + Julie sings her favorite song.

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Body Cams and the Law


August 5, 2023


Hosts Rich Gilman and Julie Bryant host a discussion based on the modern use of cameras, including the rise of body cams used by police, on everyday citizens now wearing them too, and what the laws are about putting cameras in your own house + the Law Dog rants on Trump's indictment.

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Fairness of Legal System:

Problems with Image


July 22, 2023

On this episode of the Law Dog Radio Show, host Rich Gilman and co-host Julie Bryant continue the conversation on fairness in litigation and trials, as Noah Wyer and Rachel Rohrbach join the show once again to lend their thoughts and opinions on this topic, including if the system is unfair towards certain types of people, and how appearance may affect one's results in court.

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Fairness of the Legal System:

Jury Trials


July 15, 2023



Day Law Group's Rich Gilman and co-host Julie Bryant are joined once again by attorney Noah Wyer as they continue their discussion on the fairness of U.S. trials and the court system, on what impact a jury can have on the outcome of a final verdict, and why a fair jury to some may be seen as unfair to others.

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Affirmative Action:


June 17, 2023

Day Law Group's Rich Gilman and co-host Julie Bryant welcome  Rachel Rohrbach and local attorney Noah Wyer to discuss affirmative action, whether or not is should be classified and discrimination (or reverse discrimination), on how it has affected college admission, and the impacts it could have on the business side of life.

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Lawyers and the Law


June 24, 2023

On this edition of the Law Dog Radio Show, host Rich Gilman and co-host Julie Bryant talk about morals and ethics from lawyers in the legal system, including what's the difference between legal morals and legal ethics, and what may be the result of certain legal dilemmas involving that involve ethics/morals + a rant on some people's perspective of the titanic sub implosion.

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Juneteenth: Independence and Freedom


June 17, 2023

 Law Dog  hosts a special edition of the Law Dog Radio show, along with co-host Julie Bryant, as they welcome guest Britney Johnson to discuss the upcoming federal holiday Juneteenth, what the holiday is, why the date is significant to African Americans, and the controversy surrounding its enactment.

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Memorial Day:  Sacrifice


May 13, 2023

Host Rich Gilman welcomes a full studio for this Memorial Weekend special, as Mike and Debbie Morris tell their connections and stories to the military, and armed forces historian Donnie Ore joins in-studio as well + the Law Dog rants on politicians and their military service.

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Fairness in the Law: Juries


May 20, 2023

Host Rich Gilman joins Julie Bryant and special guest Anthony McAvoy to begin a new series on fairness in law, including the judicial system and courts, with a special focus in this episode on juries + the Law Dog rants on ageism in politics.


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The Trouble with Mom


May 13, 2023

On this Mother's Day Special edition of the Law Dog Radio Show, host Rich Gilman and co-host Julie Bryant discuss hard-to-believe statistics about moms, legal cases involving mothers, most notable moms from TV and film, and why having two mothers is not a good thing for children.

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Gen Z, Millennials, Alpha, Generation X and Y, Baby Boomers:  Is it just Alphabet Soup?


May 6, 2023


Law Dog and Julie Bryant host another edition of the Law Dog Radio Show, as they discuss the differences between generations with special guest Skylar McCann, including what makes Gen Z and Millennials different and what some typical qualities are of Gen Z-ers.

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Phillip Hamilton: Run for Virginia Senate


August 19, 2023

 Law Dog, Rich Gilman, and Julie Bryant welcome Philip Hamilton to the studio, as they discuss his bid for Virginia State Senate, including his personal background and what he and his campaign stand for + the Law Dog rants on the inhumaneness around the tragic Hawaii wildfires.

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Anatomy of a County Sheriff: Interview with Jimmy Ayers


May 6, 2023


The 'Law Dog' Rich Gilman is joined by former Amherst County longtime sheriff Jimmy Ayers, who talks about his time in the commonwealth, his transition to his new role for the County, the impact his family and community have had on him

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News Media and Defamation


April 29, 2023

On this edition of the Law Dog Radio Show, hosts Rich Gilman and Julie Bryant talk about the latest legal news in the national headlines, including the firing of FOX's Tucker Carlson and the defamation.  We also talk about the lack of confidence in the news media.

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Tale of Two Lawsuits


April 15, 2023

Host Rich Gilman and co-host Julie Bryant talk the two recent abortion decisions made in the states of Texas and Washington, and how the law is incorporated into both. Also, they talk about how the debate on guns is similar to the pro choice/life decision + hear the Law Dog's rant on Trump.

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The Passion of Christ and Law


April 8, 2023

Host Rich Gilman is joined by Mark Cook on this edition of the Law Dog Radio Show to talk about the biblical events that revolve around Easter weekend, and how the law ties into the holiday.

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All Politics are Local and Other Stuff


April 1, 2023

On this edition of the Law Dog Radio Show, host Rich Gilman and co-host Julie Bryant discuss the latest news-worthy stories from around the country, promote the upcoming City Council meeting, take listener calls on proposed changes to property tax rates, and tell us why people can't murder someone to gain a large inheritance + Julie sings for us!

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Artificial Intelligence and the End of the World




March 25, 2023



Rich Gilman and Julie Bryant are joined by fill-in producer Anthony "Biscuit" McAvoy, and they are back together to further last week's discussion on the current state of artificial intelligence (A.I.), and how it's evolved into new programs such as ChatGPT.


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Artificial Intelligence and the End of Lawyers


March 18, 2023

On this edition of the Law Dog Radio Show, host Rich Gilman is joined by co-host Julie Bryant, as they discuss the evolution of A.I. technology, where the advancements could be going, how they affect the legal world, and why A.I. can be replacing humans in only a matter of time.

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Unusual History of Lynchburg,

Part 2


February 25, 2023



Host Rich "The Law Dog" Gilman and co-host Julie Bryant welcome back Lynchburg's top-notch historical team, as Irby Hudson, Donnie Ore, and Chris Hutter tell more stories on the Hill City's past, including what it was like growing up in the area in 1960s, and what the biggest difference in life was from then to now.

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Unusual History of Lynchburg,

Part 1


February 18, 2023

The Law Dog  are joined by Lynchburg History experts Irby Hudson, Donnie Ore, and Chris Hutter, who talk about some of the Hill City's notable historical qualities, including gambling rings, red light districts, and beautiful buildings + Irby details how he wants to become the oldest college football player in history.

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Tragedy in Amherst County


February 11, 2023


The "Law Dog" Rich Gilman welcomes special guest Claudia Dempsey to the studio, as she discusses the tragedy that happened in her family's home in 2019 and the disappointment of learning about the suspect being released back onto the streets, and former Amherst Sherriff Jimmy Ayers talks police procedures and what may have caused this case to go south..


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Lawyer for the Day


January 28, 2023

On this edition of the Law Dog Radio Show, Rich Gilman plays the client, and you the listeners (plus co-host Julie Bryant) play the lawyer in specific legal scenarios provided by the Law Dog, and he gives feedback on whether our answers are right or not.

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Conversation with

Connie Peresada, Part 2


January 21, 2023


The Law Dog, Rich Gilman continues his conversation with Army veteran Connie Peresada, as she discusses how the VA system let her down, her near-death experience, where she's at now in her recovery, and details what Operation Dust Off does.


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Delegate Windell Walker: 

Update of the Current Virginia Session


January 14, 2023

Rich Gilman is joined by delegate Wendell Walker, as they discuss bills that are currently proposed, how he wants to improve public safety, on what the opposition is saying, and talks which committees he's apart of.

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Conversation with

Connie Peresada, Part 1


January 7, 2023


On the first episode of the new year, the "Law Dog" Rich Gilman is joined by co-host Julie Bryant, as they welcome a very special guest, U.S. Army veteran Connie Peresada, as she discusses her military service, how things started to turn bad because of medical issues, and why VA Medical institutions refused service to her when she was critically ill and needing urgent attention.


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