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EPISODE OUTLINES 2026

Outlines for Episodes That Aired in 2026.

Judge Padgett and Ret. Judge Kell are back  for year 8!  The team is excited to bring you more content and outlines. Here we will be posting all of the notes from episodes that have aired during 2026. These are just rough notes so please excuse typos, etc.

Judicial Qualifications Commission with Judge Brian Rickman

Aired February 12, 2026

In this episode, Wade and Tain are joined by Presiding Judge Brian Rickman of the Georgia Court of Appeals to discuss his background and the inner workings of the Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC), where he serves as one of the commissioners on the JQC's Investigative Panel.

A Closer Look at the Georgia Court of Appeals with Judge Stephen Dillard -
Two-Part Episode

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Aired February 13, 2026

In this two-part episode, Wade and Tain are joined by Presiding Judge Stephen Dillard of the Georgia Court of Appeals to discuss his background, his perpetual devotion to WordPerfect, and a behind-the-scene look at the Georgia Court of Appeals.

Frequently Asked Questions Re: The Georgia Court of Appeals with Judge Brian Rickman

Aired February 13, 2026

In this episode, Wade and Tain are joined again by Presiding Judge Brian Rickman of the Georgia Court of Appeals to discuss some burning questions about the Georgia Court of Appeals. 

Georgia Tort Law Revisions with
Sam Britt, III

Aired March 3, 2026

In this episode, Wade and Tan are joined by attorney Sam Britt, III to discuss the 2025 statutory revisions to the Georgia's tort law. 

Judicial Writing and Electronic Discovery with Judge Jane P. Manning

Aired March 17, 2026 and April 7, 2026 

In this two-part episode, Wade and Tain are joined by Judge Jane P. Manning of the Cobb County State Court to discuss judicial writing and electronic discovery.

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