Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I ask you to smell the defendant.

Oh sure, like lawyers working big skyscrapers and have secretaries, and look at him, he's wearing a belt.

That's Hollywood for you.

Please answer the question, does the defendant's case hold water?

No, the defense is wrong.

Objection overrule.

Oh no no no, no I'm a strener's lip check.

Oh wow, a strener's lip check and I can take some time to reconsider.

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Hello everyone, just before we get to today's episode, I just want to point out the obvious that this was recorded before the world ended.

So apologies that it's a little off topic, but it is a great episode.

Maybe it'll cheer you up in times like these, but I'm sure Andrew and I will have something for you related to the election I'm guessing soon.

So with that said, maybe a little nice diversion from what you're likely going through right now.

Here it is.

Hello and welcome to opening arguments. How you doing Andrew?

I'm great Thomas, how are you?

I'm doing great. We've got our first question of the day.

He who questions training, only trains himself at asking questions.

What?

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