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This week, Dean and Barrister Mike are joined by a guest: Barrister Rebecca Keeves. In this week's episode they discuss the recent overturning of Roe v Wade, Mike updates us with "What Happened Next?" revisiting the governments plans to send refugees to Rwanda & finally they ponder why a woman would attempt to murder her husband because he had images of her when she was skinnier.

In this week's episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the current copyright issues surrounding Mariah Carey's classic Christmas hit and the new Top Gun Sequel, Mike presents "What Do You Think Will Happen Next?" discussing the decision for all asylum seekers seeking asylum in Britain to be sent to Rwanda, and finally they analyse the likelihood of a moose being capable of murder.

In this week's episode Dean and Barrister Mike revisit the Depp v Heard trial discussing it post-verdict, Mike presents his "what happened next?" segment asking how severe a punishment must be for contempt of court. Finally they discuss the quick thinking of a store owner who asked a group of robbers to return in a few hours when he would have more money.

In this week's episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the case of an Indian couple suing their son for not supplying grandkids, Mike presents his "what happens next?" segment where you find out the punishment for fraudulent bankruptcy in 1748 scotland. The pair ponder why a woman would kill her husband after writing a blog about "how to murder your husband" and finally Mike informs on a rather Orwellian policing practice that has been going on in the UK without us knowing.

In this week's episode Dean and Lawyer Mike discuss the case of a gentleman claiming sexual harassment for being described as bald. Mike presents his 'What Happens Next' segment pertaining to the early days of internet trolling and finally the boys ponder a world where dogs are legally obliged to wear pants.

In this week's episode, Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the case of Roe vs Wade and its relevance in the current climate. Mike also presents his 'What Happened Next?' case involving a drunken roofer & finally the pair ponder how you could be sent to prison for the murder of someone who is still alive.

In this week's episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the case of Buck vs Bell,  Mike presents his "What Happened Next?" segment with a very Agatha Christie twist, they look back at archaic laws that stuck around longer than they probably should, and finally they morn the loss of Abraham Lincoln's Dog, Fido.

Holding Court returns after our Easter break! In this week's episode, Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the legal implications of the 'Slap Heard Around the World'; Mike presents his "what happens next" segment; they analyse the current Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial; and finally, they ask themselves 'what is the correct response to someone who keeps spoiling the end of books you are reading?'

In this week's episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss how asking Siri a question could be used against you in court, Mike presents a harrowing case of roof theft, they analyse the power of Judges in America and finally, they ponder why acts have to be passed when people are just too polite.

In this week's episode, Dean and barrister Mike discuss the Tennessee ban on atheists running for office.  Mike presents the case of Akena Adoko vs Mr. Lewis. They  analyse the film “My Cousin Vinny” and its portrayal of the legal process and finally they ponder why a burglar would take the time to log onto Facebook whilst robbing a house.

In this week's episode, Dean and practising barrister Mike discuss the case of a kidnapper who sued his prisoners. Mike presents how urinating in a market place can have negative consequences. They ponder what would make a man freed because of a documentary, later sue that documentary. Finally, how did a man fake 3 seperate DNA tests?

In this episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the law that until 2017 allowed the US government to read citizens' emails after 180 days. Mike regales us with colourful made up history of Lord Harley, they look at the real legal story behind the new film "The Duke" and finally how a prosthetic limb could be used to further someones nefarious agenda.