The Lawyer You Know

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A new podcast from the Lawyer You Know.  

Peter and special guests break down trending cases and you won't believe the wild details.

Each guest will bring their legal questions for Peter to help everyone better understand the U.S. legal system because he is... the lawyer THEY know!

New episodes every Monday - make sure you leave your questions in the comments, like, subscribe and rate this podcast to help others as well!

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Recent Episodes
  • S6 Ep37: Karen Read Trial 2: Week 7 Recap - Big George's Predictions As Defense Nears Finish
    Jun 9, 2025 – 54:51
  • S6 Ep36: Karen Read Trial 2: Week 6 Recap - Big George's Take on Welcher + Surprising Judge Cannone Moves
    Jun 2, 2025 – 01:05:29
  • S6 Ep35: Karen Read Trial 2: An Unbelievable Week 5 Recap & Summary - What Would Big George Do With Burgess?
    May 26, 2025 – 58:05
  • S6 Ep34: Real Lawyer Reacts: Karen Read Trial 2: An Unbelievable Week 4 Recap and Summary
    May 19, 2025 – 01:04:41
  • S6 Ep33: Real Lawyer Reacts: Karen Read Trial 2: Week 3 Witness Recap and Summary
    May 12, 2025 – 01:07:47
  • S6 Ep32: Karen Read Trial 2 - Week 2 Recap with Big George - What Does the Jury Think of Jennifer McCabe?
    May 5, 2025 – 48:24
  • S6 Ep31: Real Lawyer Reacts: Karen Read Trial 2: Week 1 Recap
    Apr 28, 2025 – 46:42
  • S6 Ep30: Karen Read's Second Trial Preview... Buckle Up - Last Trial Pre-Hearing + Surprise Cannone Moves
    Apr 21, 2025 – 52:18
  • S6 Ep29: Lawyer Reacts: Big George’s Thoughts On Karen Read's Supreme Court Appeal And Buffer Zone Lawsuit
    Apr 14, 2025 – 42:39
  • S6 Ep28: Real Lawyer Reacts: Karen Read Jury Selection + Which Side Will Use the Canton PD Audit?
    Apr 7, 2025 – 01:11:17
  • S6 Ep27: Was This the Biggest Win for #KarenRead So Far? Big George Weighs In On Karen Read's Week
    Mar 31, 2025 – 40:44
  • S6 Ep26: Will #KarenRead Trial #2 Start On Time? Big George Weighs In On Pretrial Motions & Feds Involvement
    Mar 24, 2025 – 50:22
  • S6 Ep25: Do The Menendez Brothers Have An Easy Path To Re-Sentencing? + Reactions from The DA's Status Update
    Mar 17, 2025 – 56:38
  • S6 Ep24: Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey's Statement Before Karen Read's First Trial
    Mar 10, 2025 – 42:25
  • S6 Ep23: Real Lawyer Reacts - Karen Read: The Toll For Living As A Defendant On A National Stage?
    Mar 3, 2025 – 52:57
  • S6 Ep22: Netflix's #1 Show, Gabby Petito's Story - JB Biunno Brings Untold Angles & Heartbreaking Realities
    Feb 24, 2025 – 56:16
  • S6 Ep21: Karen Read Trial: The Latest Discoveries and Revelations from New Documents - Big George Weighs In
    Feb 17, 2025 – 57:26
  • S6 Ep20: Are Lively & Baldoni Likely To Go To Trial? What's The Point? Baldoni's Attorney Shares Insight
    Feb 10, 2025 – 48:55
  • S6 Ep19: ASAP Rocky Trial: ASAP Relli Cross Examination
    Feb 3, 2025 – 01:27:21
  • S6 Ep18: Who Is Taking Care of Maya? Explosive Allegations of Fraud, Theft, Lies & More Between HER OWN Lawyers
    Jan 27, 2025 – 01:43:10
  • S6 Ep17: YouTube Lawyers Sue Honey! - Attorney Tom Gives Insight Into the Lawsuit Filed Against Honey
    Jan 20, 2025 – 55:57
  • S6 Ep16: Revealing Analysis Of The Legal Counsel Representing Diddy & Jay-Z With Emily D Baker
    Jan 13, 2025 – 01:40:37
  • S6 Ep15: Could #Mangione's Jury Disregard the Law? Real Lawyer Unpacks Lead Up To The #FreeLuigi Movement
    Jan 6, 2025 – 59:09
  • S6 Ep14: The Top 10 Most Outrageous True Crime Moments from 2024
    Dec 30, 2024 – 54:16
  • S6 Ep13: The BIGGEST Questions After Shocking Sentencing Testimony From Melody Farris With Recovery Addict
    Dec 16, 2024 – 01:05:25
  • S6 Ep12: Inside Look: Doug Weinstein Dives Into the Unprecedented YSL Trial
    Dec 9, 2024 – 01:03:13
  • S6 Ep11: Joel Waldman Unpacks One of Florida's Wildest Mysteries - The Wild Web of Charlie & Donna Adelson
    Dec 2, 2024 – 59:11
  • S6 Ep10: How will the Bederow Letters and Turtleboy Affect Karen Read's Second Trial?
    Nov 18, 2024 – 01:21:26
  • S6 Ep9: Defense Diaries Has Been On Delphi From Day One - Is There Confirmation Bias? Is He Dug In Or Open?
    Nov 11, 2024 – 01:41:54
  • S6 Ep8: More Perspective from Inside the Delphi Courtroom, Richard Allen Trial, with Guest Lawyer Lee
    Nov 4, 2024 – 49:04
  • S6 Ep7: INSIDE The Richard Allen Trial Courtroom With Andrea Burkhart, All Things Delphi Case
    Oct 28, 2024 – 01:05:38
  • S6 Ep6: Grizzly True Crime's Investigative Questions Shed Light On Cases Of Sarah Boone & Leilani Simon
    Oct 21, 2024 – 01:02:29
  • S6 Ep5: What You May Not Know About The Madeline Soto, Diddy & Menendez Cases - Pressing Questions Answered
    Oct 14, 2024 – 56:48
  • S6 Ep4: Who are the real MONSTERS? The Menendez Brothers' Story - Would their trial be different in 2024?
    Oct 7, 2024 – 01:07:32
  • S6 Ep3: Boone Accused Of Zipping Fiance In A Suitcase And Going To Sleep - Lawyer Explains Her Best Defense!
    Sep 30, 2024 – 01:04:13
  • S6 Ep2: Does The Law Protect Twisted Cults? Is Tiktok's 7M One Of Those Cults?
    Sep 23, 2024 – 51:59
  • S6 Ep1: Housewife Accused of Poisoning Husband Before Writing Children's Book About Grief
    Sep 16, 2024 – 42:32
  • S5 Ep7: Ep. 7 - Trial By Media: Fair or Foul? - What Rights Do Victims Have?
    Sep 18, 2023 – 41:52
  • S5 Ep6: Ep. 6 - Trial By Media: Fair or Foul? - Does The Media Have Rights?
    Sep 11, 2023 – 45:37
  • S5 Ep5: Ep. 5 - Trial By Media: Fair or Foul? - What Rights Do Jurors Have?
    Sep 4, 2023 – 39:02
  • S5 Ep4: Ep. 4 - Trial By Media: Fair or Foul? - What Rights Do Witnesses Have?
    Aug 28, 2023 – 37:06
  • S5 Ep3: Ep. 3 - Trial By Media: Fair or Foul? - A Judge's Role
    Aug 21, 2023 – 41:39
  • S5 Ep2: Ep. 2 - Trial By Media: Fair or Foul? - A Prosecutor's Right To A Fair Trial
    Aug 14, 2023 – 36:39
  • S5 Ep1: Ep. 1 - Trial By Media: Fair or Foul? - Defendant's 6th Amendment Right to a Fair Trial by Media
    Aug 7, 2023 – 47:43
  • Real Lawyer Reacts - Scot Peterson Attorney, Mark Eiglarsh, Joins for Q&A
    Jul 11, 2023 – 01:58:37
  • S4 Ep8: Ep. 8 Opening The Door - Crumbley Parents Appeal To Supreme Court, A New Precedent for Parenting On The Line? - A Podcast from The Lawyer You Know
    May 30, 2023 – 22:54
  • S4 Ep7: Ep. 7 Opening The Door - How Did Alec Baldwin's Prosecutors Screw This Up? - A Podcast from The Lawyer You Know
    May 22, 2023 – 24:48
  • S4 Ep6: Ep. 6 Opening The Door - Did Ed Sheeran Rip-off Marvin Gaye? - A Podcast from The Lawyer You Know
    May 15, 2023 – 28:43
  • S4 Ep5: Ep. 5 Opening The Door - Who Gets The Money When Crime Pays? - A Podcast from The Lawyer You Know
    May 8, 2023 – 29:40
  • S4 Ep4: Ep. 4 Opening The Door - Is the Kohberger Gag Order Unprecedented? - A Podcast from The Lawyer You Know
    May 1, 2023 – 27:01
Recent Reviews
  • cmf1224
    Engaging, Educational, & Fun!
    Love LYK for his unbridled takes on trials! Peter speaks with authority and empathy - a rare combination for any host, let alone an attorney. He educates you on legal theory and strategy without attacking the parties involved. If you want to avoid conjecture & hear thoughtful, engaging analysis — LYK is the place. When we’re lucky, we get a Papa Tragos appearance, as well!
  • gigitonae
    TLYK is the best!
    Wow! I’ve been listening for about a year or so and this is my go to pod on trials! I’ve started also watching on You Tube because I find Peter so insightful and interesting! I honestly believe he gives fair and unbiased opinions and he’s very good on explaining to non lawyers!!Thanks for your wisdom and sharing your knowledge and professional expertise!! Keep up the great work!! I’m not sure what “membership” means in relation to You Tube but interested!!
  • CMJRN
    What’s Up!
    One of my favorite legal eagles, often accompanied by his father, Peter is responsive to listeners, does the research, and presents his take on cases of either great interest or notoriety.
  • Capt. Rhett Snuggler!
    Great UNBIASED Legalese!
    What a great show! Peter is an attorney who gives unbiased input to current court cases. I watch on you tube as well. Love the commentary with his attorney father (who I want to read me bedtime crime stories ;) The honest, personable conversation often involves the viewer in questions and answers. I never miss a show. Thanks for all the debriefs!👏👏👏
  • In it to Win✝️
    Great SHOW!
    I love the fact that this show has no distractions— no dogs roaming around in the background, no people walking by. Just the Fact and only the Facts. I also enjoy when he hits the nail on the head. For example when the courts get something wrong and is completely questionable it sounds like this, ‘Whaaat’ lol. How can they get away with that?!? But ultimately the answer is, Different States. Like a Judge picking the Foreman for a Jury.🥴Crazy. Anywho, thanks for the shows🤓Appreciate you.
  • Elysia Cera
    10/10!!
    As a legal obsessed non lawyer, I love Peter! He helps us without a law degree understand the gibberish in legal rulings, motions and proceedings. Thank you for doing the lords work! PS. Free Karen Read! 🤭🥰
  • Bethpdxmama
    Love
    Love this and love Peter! ❤️
  • Winkerdinkie
    Best
    Peter is the absolute best and easy on the eyes:)
  • chsSC
    Love it!
    I really appreciate the perspective of LYK as a former prosecutor/current defense attorney, and I especially enjoy that Jon delves into the legal nuances. The Menendez Brothers episode is case in point!
  • Sunmamma
    A brilliant podcast!
    A lawyer with an analytical mind who brings us a clever and enjoyable analysis of current trials in a fresh way!
  • NinaBYU
    What’s Up Everybody?!
    Love listening to Peter’s unbiased take on everything legal. I have learned so much about the legal criminal system. (He is also easy on the eyes).
  • Karen in AZ
    Great addition to the LYK lineup!
    I really enjoyed seeing the discussions between a non lawyer and Peter the lawyer. And Whitney is terrific!!
  • Boo12356780
    More Peter? Yes please!
    YouTube member here. Love the format of talking with non-lawyers about cases. I’m here for it!
  • $putter$
    Great
    So glad the podcast is back. Whitney was a great addition and this case is crazy.
  • Cassidy Johnson
    He’s the best!
    Not only is he a cutie, he’s a respectable, non-biased lawyer who truly challenges the way the regular person would look at a case! Wonderful man, who seems to have a great head on his shoulders. I watch every video, try to tune in to every live. He’s a rockstar! Throughly enjoyable!
  • jacinda445
    Podcast
    Great job!! Whitney you need to do more!!
  • Mattie Kass
    I learn so much from this man - he’s also Adorable
    Thoughtful - intelligent - welcoming - gracious
  • steffie24
    Housewife trial
    I enjoyed this new podcast. Of course Peter did a great job but Whitney was also great.
  • Sarah N.G.
    Hands down the best podcast in this genre.
    I have been watching and listening to LYK and his podcast since the beginning. It is hands down the best true crime podcast and I appreciate the discussions that Peter has from an attorney’s perspective. Peter remains unbiased and openminded and I learn so much from each podcast episode.
  • Stitcher2
    Love it
    Still love it
  • Yrosemarie1969
    So much knowledge
    Love that Peter keeps us up on facts and he describes things in a way I understand.
  • AimeeNL
    LYK fan
    Love all of Peter and Pete's content! They are thorough and unbiased, reporting facts and explaining the law.
  • SusieSA
    The BEST!!!
    Peter!! I’ve been riding the YT vibe with you and had NO IDEA there was a podcast. Folks, if Peter says it, you need to hear it. This guy is no ego, always unbiased, very intelligent, a true gentleman with morals and principles. I promise, there’s NOBODY out there like him. He’s a great talker and the YT vids are addictive. I’m very glad to know it’s all on podcast. Become part of TLYK family!
  • Dolores Patriot
    Opening the Door Ep1
    Always articulate and pleasant. Murdaugh trial was wild. Gives the South a bad name.
  • Heysell MDOCA
    Love the show, need better audio for the podcast format.
    Love the show, have been following on YouTube for quite some time but man you need to upgrade the sound for your guest, it was hard to listen on podcast form on YouTube not a problem at all. Love you Peter!
  • sophiel 1977
    Great insight as always. Love this podcast.
    As we listen to Peter and Pete it’s always honest and gracious and a pleasure to hear from honest Attorneys. My first podcast ever so that is saying a lot. I love the integrity of the Attorney's @ Tragos Law Firm and The Lawyer you know.
  • BeadBlingJewelry
    Love the new podcast
    I’ve been watching and listening to you on YouTube for sometime now, so I had to see what your podcast was like. Love it! I appreciate your time and in-depth analysis of the trials you discuss. Thank you so much Btw, love the opening door sound!
  • Sueann weird
    One of my favorite lawyer podcasts!!!
    Love the content and presentation!!!
  • Lady Justice McGinnis
    Podcast perfection!
    Thank you to both of you guys and congratulations on the 1st episode of “Opening The Door”! I am so relieved that it was discussed about investigating all of the other individuals who (common sense thinking)- “allegedly” also have direct involvement in either helping commit these crimes or at minimum had knowledge that they were being committed. I have been screaming this since the “door was opened” during the trial that allowed the financial evidence to come in.. It is almost impossible for me to believe that his brother, Randy, also an attorney in the firm, and other partners just did not know about this. Also, the CFO, Seckinger…. What kind of job is she actually doing? So, they expect us to believe that she not once in 10-11 years questioned ANY of the other “accounting”… no way! I also thought it is an excellent point that for “true justice” to be served, there needs to be multiple investigations into LE, other attorneys, Judges- ESPECIALLY the female judge (I’m blanking on her name, but I want to say Carmen?) .. she , imo, has committed too many crimes to count and I would love to see the ODC stop her of her ability to be a Judge or a practicing attorney, ever again. From what I’ve read, unfortunately, it seems that the ODC has never once actually truly reprimanded any attorney nor Judge - technically, now- one, which is Alex Murdaugh. There is a lot of shady practices going on in the 14th circuit in SC, that is certain. I am from and still live in SC, but until this trial, I had heard of the boating accident, but had never heard the name “Murdaugh” before now. I am in Columbia, SC - where Hartpootlian, Griffin, the AG’s office, SLED, etc are all located! This is a truly wild eye opener to the justice system in SC! Great job, guys! I absolutely loved listening to you both!
  • twistedbyj
    My favorite Lawyer, YouTuber and Podcaster
    Pete has great perspectives on each case and really challenges your mind with the “what ifs” and leads us through the legalities of it at the same time. There is no time to not be hyped up by Pete because he brings the energy and passion to the cases he talks about. I love the challenge he gives my mind. Major mind benders where he can “almost” sway my decisions on something that I believe in with strictly logic but not knowing the law! Love ya Pete and team!
  • lululovesradiohead
    Peter Tragos
    Fantastic podcast!!! I’m massive fan and follower of The Lawyer You Know on YT. I’m excited to hear his intelligent and logical deep dives in Podcast form. Plus, he happens to be a very kind and genuine gentleman who goes out of the way to help his members.
  • everyoneiloveisdeaf
    Learning so much and having fun
    His wife deserves credit too! She always has things looking great in the background, she get Peter nice clothes, she obviously doing a TON of domestic engineering which allows Peter to do this. My dream is that one day will meet this superwoman. Peter shares great insight and education about the law and legal proceedings, but the best part is that he respects his family most. His wife and kids come first, he ends broadcasts in a timely manner to be with his wife and is often a few min late because he gets his kids in bed. He also works full time as a lawyer.
  • mayorofcasterbridge
    Good content, inconsistent schedule
    Educational content delivered in an engaging manner. Unannounced gaps in episode uploads during trials however reduces enthusiasm substantially.
  • cmpsny
    Good
    Like the subjects (Elizabeth Holmes, Sunny Balwani, Depp v Heard) and the way they’re covered, just wish they’d make podcasts more often or that they’d be a little longer
  • ErikaChave
    Enjoyable
    I really like this pod, it’s like listening to a friend talk about legal jargon in an easy way.
  • Honolulu Anne
    Sunny Balwani
    Aloha from Hawaii I really enjoy your podcast & would like you to cover the Sunny Balwani trial. Anne in Honolulu
  • jba314
    Well-done, my friends!
    The live-interaction show @ Ms. Holmes was off the charts awesome! Speed-reading the incoming comments, economically answering them! No easy feat! Kudos! Those of us who followed this tragic 😞 story wanted, needed, LEGAL clarification of the verdicts…and we looked for it ASAP. Lives were impacted. Really commend and appreciate both of your patience, knowledge and skill! As an R.N., (and former English teacher), I know from complexity ~ and when I am out of my depth. You guys were THE BEST, by a long shot! Five ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. If you have an original KJV of the Bible, please look up Psalm 83:18. Thank you so much!
  • Momvalet
    Love the deep dive on the law
    This podcast is in my rotation because of the deeper legal perspectives needed regarding the Elizabeth Holmes trial. Love this last episode where you took questions -they were really good- from the audience. Doing great work!
  • sadeater
    Like the content but not the sound
    Echo in the room/sound is very distracting. Sounds like a large empty room
  • MD7117
    Interesting and informative
    Gets right to the topic at hand. Great listen.
  • navnm
    Useful
    No unnecessary chatting, gets straight to the point. it’s a great update on that Elizabeth Holmes trial.
  • Jlymille
    Misleading
    I initially enjoyed this podcast until I began to notice the frequent logical fallacies and pro-defense bias (admittedly copped to on later episodes with an ironically poor defense of this choice). Here’s a perfect example. The host lauded the defense strategy of “blaming the victim” when Theranos investors relied on purposely doctored documents to advise their clients to invest. “This is a $100M investment,” the host exclaimed, adding more research should have been done. But that’s not what is at issue. The materials Holmes approved were chock-full of lies and were doctored to look like Pfizer wrote them. THAT is what is at issue, and the judge knuckle-wrapped the defense for blaming the victim. None of those facts were mentioned in the podcast. If the lawyer you know is crooked, than this is perfect for you.
  • Bad Advuse
    Straight talk
    No noisy background just information. Easy listen very informative.
  • hieyooooohi
    Always learn something new
    Peter Tragos does a great job introducing new topics and thoroughly explaining them. Every week I look forward to the current event or law related episode. Great for anybody wanting to go to law school, interested in learning about the legal field or just wanting a great podcast to listen to on their morning commute. I highly recommend this podcast!
  • vbgfls
    Great, short, and legally informative.
    Peter and his guest peers do a great job of diving in and covering controversial current laws and legal events. I always learn something new and find the ensuing discussions thought provoking and sometimes a little humorous. Its a fun easy listen.
  • Asg09h
    Fantastic!
    Peter does a fantastic job and explains current events as they pertain to the law. Always a good listen.
  • 4kbar
    Awesome !
    Very intriguing and captivating . I greatly enjoyed Peter’s podcast
  • Bnovitz
    Informative!
    Peter has great insight on the legal issues in the current world
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