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One week you're celebratig a win in Tuscaloosa. The next, you're watching Auburn celebrate in Athens. Welcome to college football in 2026, where humility is always just one Saturday away. With Laurence Kessler out of town, longtime friend of the show Dr. Shaun Traub joins Josh Stein and Jason Gans to unpack Georgia's stunning loss to Auburn. Did the Bulldogs beat themselves with turnovers, penalties, and questionable coaching decisions? How much blame belongs to Gunner Stockton? And despite the disappointment, is Georgia still a legitimate national championship contender? Fortunately for Georgia fans, misery had plenty of company. Alabama gets hammered by Tennessee, Texas continues its downward spiral, Ole Miss looks dangerous, and top-ranked teams are falling across the country. The guys debate who's actually good, who's overrated, and whether anybody can make sense of this season. Then comes the bigger question: Is college football ruining the very thing that makes it great? With reports of a potential 24-team playoff, the guys discuss ESPN's influence, the possible end of conference championship games, and whether regular-season Saturdays will ever carry the same weight. Plus, Laurence sends in his latest Sucker Bet from afar, Jason names his Jimbo of the Week, and the guys look ahead to another unpredictable weekend of SEC football. Georgia may have fallen, but the season is far from over. On this week's episode:Georgia's stunning loss to Auburn: How turnovers, penalties, missed opportunities, and questionable coaching decisions doomed the Bulldogs in Athens.The Gunner Stockton debate: A rough performance, a costly late fumble, and how close Gunner came to being the hero instead of the scapegoat.Georgia's bigger concerns: Offensive line struggles, an inconsistent running game, defensive breakdowns, special teams issues, and the impact of injuries.Championship hopes still alive: Why the guys aren't hitting the panic button and how Georgia can use the bye week to regroup.Texas and Arch Manning: Another disappointing performance in Austin raises questions about Steve Sarkisian, quarterback development, and the Longhorns' future.Tennessee takes down Alabama: Is the Crimson Tide losing its edge, and has Tennessee established itself as a legitimate SEC contender?Ole Miss, Kentucky, and the SEC gauntlet: The Rebels look dangerous, Kentucky keeps winning, and the expanded conference schedule is taking its toll.Chaos across college football: Miami, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Indiana, and the challenge of figuring out who's actually elite in 2026.The proposed 24-team playoff: More money, more games, potentially no conference championship games, and a serious debate about whether college football is sacrificing its regular season.Sucker Bet of the Week: Laurence sends in his picks from afar, including a surprising selection in the Ole Miss–Texas matchup.Jimbo of the Week: Jason turns his attention to Steve Sarkisian and wonders whether it's time to rename the award.Looking ahead: Georgia gets a much-needed bye week while another unpredictable weekend of SEC football awaits. Keep chopping. Go Dawgs! As aways, this episode is powered by the J. Stein Law Firm - a personal injury law firm in Atlanta, GA - www.jsteinlawfirm.com.

EPISODE SUMMARY What happens when five kids from five different backgrounds end up on the same basketball team? Suddenly, their differences matter a lot less than making the next pass, finding the open shot and figuring out how to win together. That's the idea behind what former professional basketball player Jared Armstrong is building. This week on Sports ’N Torts, Joshua Stein sits down with Jared to discuss his unconventional journey to professional basketball in Israel and how he's now using the game to bring young people together, combat hate and create opportunities for the next generation. Jared's path to professional basketball was anything but conventional. An undersized guard who overcame a congenital foot condition, he eventually made his way to Israel, where he navigated the challenges of obtaining citizenship, built a professional career and experienced the events of October 7 firsthand while living in Ashkelon. Today, Jared is focused on growing JAB, an organization that uses basketball to connect young people from different racial, religious and cultural backgrounds. Through JAB Courts, he has helped renovate 18 basketball courts in Israel, creating spaces where kids can play, build friendships and find a positive outlet. One of the most interesting initiatives is JAB's bar and bat mitzvah program, which gives American Jewish teenagers the opportunity to raise money to renovate basketball courts in underserved Israeli communities as part of their service projects. It's a unique way to connect young people across the world while creating something tangible that benefits entire communities. Jared also discusses the importance of supporting youth mental health, using basketball to help kids discover they have more similarities than differences, and involving professional athletes in spreading a message of unity. His inaugural JAB Classic brought together more than 40 former NBA players to compete for a $1 million prize in a tournament designed to combat hate. Josh and Jared also explore the business behind the mission, including fundraising, sponsorships, networking and the challenges of transitioning from professional athlete to entrepreneur. Jared shares how the relationships and reputation he built during his playing career continue to open doors today—a lesson that applies just as much to building a law practice as it does to building a business in sports. It's a conversation about basketball, relationships, opportunity and the power of sports to bring people together. Because sometimes the most important thing you can build through basketball isn't a winning team. It's a community. SHOW NOTES In this episode: From Philadelphia to Professional Basketball in Israel Growing up in a military family and his father's experience at the Pentagon on September 11Learning basketball from his mother and growing up as an undersized guardOvercoming a congenital foot condition and the challenges of pursuing a professional basketball careerHis unconventional journey through college basketball and eventually to IsraelThe realities of playing professional basketball overseasNavigating Israeli citizenship and experiencing October 7 while living in AshkelonThe decision to return to Israel and continue his basketball career Building Courts, Connecting Kids and Combating Hate Transitioning from professional basketball to creating opportunities for the next generationHow JAB has helped renovate 18 basketball courts in underserved Israeli communitiesThe JAB bar and bat mitzvah initiative, which allows American Jewish teenagers to fundraise for basketball-court renovations in IsraelCreating meaningful service projects that connect young people and communities across the worldBringing Jewish, Black, Muslim, Christian and other young people together through basketball camps and educational programmingWhy five kids from different backgrounds can discover they have more similarities than differences when they become teammatesUsing basketball to support youth mental health and provide a positive outletRecruiting more than 40 former NBA players for the inaugural JAB Classic, featuring a $1 million prize and a mission to combat hateUsing the influence of professional athletes to promote unity and understanding Reputation, Relationships and Entrepreneurship Finding a new identity and purpose after professional sportsHow Jared's reputation and relationships from his playing career have helped him build JABWhy networking, trust and treating people well matter in sports, business and the practice of lawBuilding JAB Courts, JAB Camp and JAB ClassicThe challenges of fundraising, attracting sponsors and building a sustainable organizationLearning from financial setbacks and managing the pressure of an ambitious visionThe confidence required to ask people to invest in your ideas Learn More About Jared and JAB JAB Courts: https://jabcourts.org JAB Camp: https://jabcamp.com JAB Classic: https://jabclassic.com As always, this episode is powered by the J. Stein Law Firm - a personal injury law firm in Atlanta, GA - www. jsteinlawfirm.com.

EPISODE SUMMARY How 'Bout Them Dawgs! Georgia went into Tuscaloosa, took down Alabama 20–17, and the boys are still celebrating. This week on College Football's Last Call, Josh, Jason and Laurence break down the Bulldogs' statement victory, Gunner Stockton's outstanding performance, Dwight Phillips' coming-out party, and Mike Bobo's masterful game plan. Plus, Kirby Smart's leaked pregame speech has everyone ready to run through a wall. Of course, no Georgia–Alabama game would be complete without some controversy. The boys weigh in on the disputed pass interference no-call, Alabama's complaints, and whether the Crimson Tide's longtime psychological advantage over Georgia is officially gone. Around the SEC, Arch Manning and Texas stumble against Oklahoma, Cousin Will Stein keeps Kentucky rolling with another dramatic victory, Florida continues its downward spiral, and the playoff picture gets increasingly complicated. Jason also reports back from the Texas State Fair, where his spending performance left something to be desired. Looking ahead, the boys preview Georgia–Auburn, debate whether the Dawgs are vulnerable to a letdown, and discuss the mounting injury concerns. Laurence makes his weekly Sucker Bet pick, and Jason hands out a particularly heated Jimbo of the Week. SHOW NOTES On this week's Last Call:Georgia conquers Tuscaloosa: The Bulldogs beat Alabama 20–17, and the boys celebrate finally putting the Alabama demons to rest."Is it him or is it me?" Kirby Smart's leaked pregame speech, his postgame celebration, and the culture he's built in Athens.Gunner, Peanut and Bobo: Gunner Stockton's precision, Dwight Phillips' breakout performance, and why Mike Bobo deserves more credit.The pass interference controversy: Did Alabama get robbed, or is everyone overlooking the rest of the game?Red River Rivalry: Oklahoma takes down Texas, Arch Manning struggles, and Steve Sarkisian faces growing pressure.Cousin Will does it again: Will Stein and Kentucky pull off another dramatic win, this time against LSU.Florida's free fall: The Gators lose to South Carolina as the SEC pecking order begins to take shape.The national playoff picture: Georgia sits atop the rankings, Oregon falls out of the Top 25, and the boys debate how many SEC and Big Ten teams deserve playoff spots.Georgia–Auburn preview: Is this a potential trap game following the emotional Alabama victory? And can Georgia get healthy before Florida?Sucker Bet of the Week: Lawrence takes Indiana +3.5 against Ohio State.Jimbo of the Week: Jason calls out Alabama fans for their postgame behavior, with Kirk Herbstreit receiving an honorable mention. Powered by the J. Stein Law Firm a personal injurly law firm in Atlanta, Georgia - www. jsteinlawfirm.com.

EPISODE SUMMARY What happens when a former SEC football player, prosecutor and preacher goes into business with a Spanish-speaking former semi professional basketball player who also happens to weld and play chess? You get Banks Weaver. Gabe Banks and Sam Weaver join Sports ’N Torts for a wide-ranging conversation about sports, trial law, entrepreneurship, family and the unlikely partnership behind their Atlanta law firm. Gabe takes us back to his days playing football at Vanderbilt, including dropping what should have been a touchdown against South Carolina—then coming back to score on a 65-yard reverse—and what those experiences taught him about responding when things go wrong. Sam shares his own athletic résumé, including playing basketball while living in Peru and somehow ending up on an intramural basketball team at UGA with Nick Chubb and Malcolm Parrish. The conversation moves from sports to the courtroom, where Gabe and Sam explain their very different trial styles, why they literally play chess while preparing cases, and how those differences have become one of the strengths of their partnership. Gabe also shares stories from his years prosecuting gangs and murders in Fulton County, the threats that came with the job, why he sometimes handed defendants Starbursts during trial, and how becoming a criminal defense lawyer later changed some of his perspective on prosecution. We also get into Sam's unusual welding background and how it became useful in a wrongful-death case involving a defective MARTA guardrail, the influence both men's fathers had on their careers, starting a law firm while their wives were pregnant, managing employees, Gabe opening a pizza restaurant with his daughter, and some of the unexpected challenges that come with owning a business. And somehow we finish with Gerry DiNardo eating a dog biscuit before Vanderbilt played Georgia—and a conversation about authenticity, leadership and why jurors can tell when a trial lawyer is trying to be someone they're not. A fun conversation with two very different lawyers who genuinely enjoy working together—and have plenty of stories to tell. SHOW NOTES Gabe Banks and Sam Weaver — Banks Weaver Gabe Banks and Sam Weaver join Sports ’N Torts together for a conversation about sports, law, business, family and how two lawyers with very different backgrounds and personalities built Banks Weaver. In this episode: How Gabe and Sam met and decided to start Banks WeaverStarting a law firm while both of their wives were pregnantGabe's Vanderbilt football career and playing in the SECDropping a touchdown against South Carolina—and scoring on a 65-yard reverse shortly afterwardThe lessons Gabe still takes from football into trials and conversations with clientsSam's time living in Peru and his brief career as a “professional” basketball playerA point guard smoking a cigarette immediately before taking the courtHow Sam ended up playing intramural basketball at UGA with Nick Chubb and Malcolm ParrishGabe's perspective on NIL and how college football has changed since his playing daysSam's welding background and the giant metal deer he left behind at UGAHow welding knowledge later became relevant in a MARTA wrongful-death case involving a defective guardrailGabe and Sam's very different courtroom stylesWhy the two literally play chess while preparing cases for trialGabe's years prosecuting gangs and murders in Fulton CountyReceiving threats as a gang prosecutorThe International Robbing Crew caseWhy Gabe handed defendants Starbursts during trialHow moving from prosecution to criminal defense changed Gabe's perspectiveThe pressure of representing someone you believe is innocentThe influence of Gabe's father on his life, confidence and careerSam's relationship with his father and having an experienced lawyer to call for adviceHow Gabe and Sam divide responsibilities at Banks WeaverWhy trust is the foundation of their partnershipGabe's newest business venture with his daughter NicoleOpening a Donatos pizza restaurant and dealing with an electrical outage just before openingThe challenges nobody warns you about when you own a businessManaging employees and learning when to make difficult decisionsA six-figure trust-account fraud problem they never learned about in law schoolGerry DiNardo, Vanderbilt football and eating dog biscuits before playing GeorgiaKirby Smart, leadership and knowing which buttons to pushWhy authenticity matters in coaching, business and the courtroomThe one thing a trial lawyer can never afford to lose with a jury: credibility As always, this episode is powered by the J. Stein Law Firm - a personal injury law firm in Atlanta, GA - www.jsteinlawfirm.com.

EPISODE SUMMARY Georgia is 5–0, Gunner Stockton is gaining confidence, and a trip to Tuscaloosa is up next. Josh Stein, Laurence Kessler and Jason Ganz break down the Bulldogs’ win over Vanderbilt, including Gunner’s sharp passing, Dwight Phillips Jr.’s emerging role, Ellis Robinson’s standout interception and the concerns Georgia needs to address before facing Alabama. Around the SEC, last week’s darlings get a reality check as Missouri rolls Florida and Alabama overwhelms Mississippi State. The guys also debate South Carolina’s latest collapse, give “cousin” Will Stein his flowers and marvel at Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith. Then it’s time for Georgia–Alabama: Gunner’s experience against Keelon Russell’s talent, the challenge of containing a mobile quarterback, injury questions and three predictions favoring the Dawgs. Plus, Laurence’s latest Sucker Bet, Jason’s Jimbo of the Week, a Texas State Fair spending forecast and bonus Braves postseason talk as Atlanta takes its series with the Dodgers back to Truist Park. SHOW NOTES This week on College Football Last Call: • Georgia–Vanderbilt recap: Gunner Stockton’s precision, the offense spreading the ball around and a defense that tightened up after halftime. • Emerging playmakers: Dwight “Peanut” Phillips Jr. in space, Ellis Robinson’s interception and the value of keeping Georgia’s deep roster involved. • Questions before Tuscaloosa: Running-back health, injuries at receiver and finishing plays against a mobile quarterback. • SEC reality checks: Missouri brings Florida back down to earth, while Alabama ends Mississippi State’s moment in the spotlight. • “Cousin” Will Stein gets his flowers: Kentucky goes for two and wins, while the guys question where Shane Beamer and South Carolina go from here. • National spotlight: Miami handles Clemson, Jeremiah Smith strengthens his Heisman case and Walton’s Jeremy Hecklinski gets a shoutout. • Georgia–Alabama preview: Gunner Stockton versus Keelon Russell, the potential impact of weather, Chris Cole’s role and why all three hosts like Georgia. • Sucker Bet: Laurence puts South Carolina on his no-bet list and follows the SEC’s latest hype cycle to Texas A&M–Missouri. • Jimbo of the Week: Jason takes aim at Jim Mora’s handling of his defensive coordinator. • Texas State Fair preview: Jason sets a spending line—and promises receipts. • Bonus Braves talk: The atmosphere at Truist Park, the pitching setup against Los Angeles and why Atlanta needs its stars to deliver. College Football Last Call is part of Sports ’N Torts, hosted by Josh Stein with Laurence Kessler and Jason Ganz, and powered by J. Stein Law Firm - a personal injury law firm in Atlanta, GA - www.jsteinlawfirm.com.

Gino Brogdon Jr. is an Atlanta trial lawyer, award-winning mediator and entrepreneur who has spent his career learning how people think, negotiate and make difficult decisions. In this episode of Sports ’N Torts, Gino joins Josh for a wide-ranging conversation about the experiences that shaped his career and the lessons he has learned from more than 2,000 mediations. Gino shares the unconventional path that helped him launch his own law firm—including working as a personal trainer before and after his day job and saving the $15,000 he earned to start his practice. That story leads to one of the episode's central ideas, advice passed down from one of his wife's mentors: “It's either triumph or tuition.” You either succeed, or you pay for an experience that teaches you something valuable. Josh and Gino also dig into the importance of relationships and trust in the practice of law, why lawyers may have lost some of the ability to simply pick up the phone and talk to each other, and what thousands of mediations have taught Gino about reading people, negotiation, credibility and human behavior. The conversation gets personal as Gino discusses how becoming a father changed the way he experiences emotionally difficult cases, why authenticity matters when working with people going through tragedy, and why even his trademark three-piece suits are part of showing people that he takes their case seriously. Along the way, Josh and Gino talk AI, psychology, trial experience, mediation strategy, brackets, the value of reps, the importance of understanding how your actions are perceived by the other side—and why sometimes the best education comes from the things that don't go according to plan. Show Notes Why Gino's mediation calendar stays so busyThe importance of following up after mediation—even when the case doesn't settle that dayWhy lawyers actually answer the phone when Gino callsBuilding relationships through the small touchpoints that happen along the wayWhy trust between lawyers has changed—and whether that has contributed to the rise of mediationThe lost art of simply picking up the phone and calling opposing counselWhy having lunch with the lawyer on the other side can change the entire tone of a caseWhy Gino views mediation as a process rather than a single dayMediation briefs vs. a candid pre-mediation phone callWhat tone and conversation reveal that a written brief never willHow Gino uses AI to prepare for mediationsWhy he doesn't want AI taking over the part of mediation he loves mostMore than 2,000 mediations and the value of reps, intuition and professional judgmentGino's path through Morehouse, UGA Law, the U.S. Attorney's Office, Judge Steve Jones, Barnes Law Group and the Cochran FirmThe advantage of trying different areas of law early in your careerGetting thrown into trials as a young lawyer and learning about juries, people and valueAsking for more money—and being given the opportunity to earn it by trying casesWhy experience can be valuable even when the dollars aren't“It's either triumph or tuition.”Working as a personal trainer before and after his day jobSaving roughly $15,000 from personal training and using it to start his own law firmWhat personal training taught Gino about motivation, positivity and working with peopleWhether lawyers sometimes need to show emotion and anger so their clients know they're fighting for themWhy posturing isn't necessarily a dirty wordZoom vs. in-person mediationThe value of simply walking into the other room, shaking someone's hand and showing some humanityHow failing to do that can change the entire temperature of a mediationGino's psychology background and lifelong interest in understanding peopleWhat still makes Gino nervous after thousands of mediationsHow becoming a father changed the way he experiences cases involving parents who have lost childrenTherapy, emotion and why genuine empathy can't be manufacturedThe mediator's role in carrying some of the emotional weight of a caseSometimes being the “bad guy” really means giving someone an honest reality checkPlaintiffs, adjusters and the different challenges each brings to negotiationWhy “it's not about the money” usually means it's at least a little bit about the moneyHarvard negotiation training and what Gino took from the experienceWhat to do when a lawyer's negotiating strategy is actively working against the goalHelping lawyers understand how their actions are being perceived in the other roomWhy good mediation is about much more than carrying numbers back and forthReading body language, reactions and the temperature in the other roomWhat negotiating moves communicate even when nobody says it out loudBrackets, hypotheticals and the power of trusting a mediator with information that can't be sharedHow early Gino can identify the range where a case should settle—and why that doesn't mean it actually willAnd finally: why Gino Brogdon is always the best-dressed guy in the roomThe three-piece suits, presentation and why dressing for the occasion is another way of telling the people in the room: I'm taking this seriously As always, this episode is powered by the J. Stein Law Firm - a personal injury law firm in Atlanta, GA - www.jsteinlawfirm.com.

Week 4 of college football is in the books, and the boys are back after all three spent a picture-perfect Saturday in Athens watching Georgia dismantle Oklahoma 41–13. Josh, Laurence and Jason break down another dominant performance from the Dawgs, including a suffocating Georgia defense, Chris Cole’s scoop-and-score, the emergence of Talyn Taylor, and a Georgia team that suddenly doesn’t seem to have many obvious weaknesses. They also discuss Oklahoma’s disastrous afternoon, John Mateer seeing ghosts, and some truly baffling decisions from Brent Venables and the Sooners’ coaching staff. Around the SEC, Florida makes another statement by hanging 52 on Ole Miss, LSU sends Texas A&M’s hype train off the tracks, Texas survives Tennessee, and Mississippi State continues to emerge as one of the conference’s most interesting surprises. The guys also head outside the SEC for Oregon-USC, Iowa’s last-second win over Michigan, Penn State’s ugly loss to Wisconsin, and another week of preseason predictions coming back to haunt them. Then it’s on to Week 5: Georgia welcomes Vanderbilt to Athens, Laurence goes searching for another Sucker Bet, Jason hands out his Jimbo of the Week, and somehow the conversation ends exactly where you’d expect — complaining about Major League Baseball and the Braves’ playoff schedule. College football is beginning to sort itself out. Or at least we think it is. SHOW NOTES On this week’s College Football’s Last Call: A perfect Saturday in Athens — and why nobody wanted to leave Sanford StadiumJason airs his grievances about the Sanford Stadium concoursesGeorgia improves to 4–0 after crushing Oklahoma 41–13Is this the most complete Georgia team we’ve seen in the last few years?Chris Cole’s scoop-and-score and a Georgia defense that had John Mateer seeing ghostsGunner Stockton continues to do exactly what Georgia needsHas Talyn Taylor emerged as Georgia’s go-to receiver?Why was Georgia still throwing and working on things with the game already decided?Texas survives Tennessee — but does Texas actually look like the No. 1 team?The College GameDay kicking contest and the important question: whose money is Pat McAfee giving away?Florida drops 52 on Ole Miss: are the Gators officially for real?LSU destroys Texas A&M and the Aggies revert to the meanThe “Sketchy Dogs” of Mississippi State keep winningOregon beats USC, Dylan Raiola gets his opportunity, and the guys discuss the scary injury to Dante MooreIowa gives Michigan a taste of its own last-second medicinePenn State loses to Wisconsin — and Laurence and Jason somehow still defend their playoff predictionGeorgia-Vanderbilt: does Kirby Smart have a little extra motivation this week?The strange world of SEC kickoff timesLaurence’s Sucker Bet: South Carolina -3 vs. KentuckyJason’s Jimbo of the Week: Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle — with Brent Venables earning co-recipient considerationAnd finally: an airing of grievances over the Braves getting afternoon playoff games Plus: sucker bets, dead-cat bounces, reversion to the mean, questionable math, weather watching, and more college football nonsense from Week 4. As always, this episode is powered by the J. Stein Law Firm -a personal injury law firm in Atlanta, GA - www.jsteinlawfirm.com

From Rose Bowl MVP to restaurant entrepreneur, Nate Hybl has spent his life competing, taking chances, and pursuing new opportunities. Nate joins Sports ’N Torts to discuss his journey from the University of Georgia to Oklahoma, where he became the starting quarterback and earned Rose Bowl MVP honors. He shares why he transferred before the days of NIL and the transfer portal, what it was like playing for Bob Stoops, and his perspective on the changing landscape of college football. We also get into his time in the NFL, the excitement of making the Cleveland Browns roster, and the reality of how quickly a professional football career can come to an end. When football was over, Nate had to figure out what came next. That journey eventually led him to develop gusto!, the Atlanta-based fast-casual restaurant chain he founded in 2014. Nate takes us through the early days of building the concept, raising capital, working the grill and cash register, and growing gusto! into a recognizable brand. We discuss entrepreneurship, competition, the challenges of the restaurant industry, and his passion for making healthier food more accessible. We also talk golf, including Nate's accomplished junior golf career, his brother Ryan's move to Georgia Tech as head golf coach, and why Nate's biggest golf dream these days involves spending time on the putting green with his two young boys. Football, golf, family, and business. This conversation covers a little bit of everything with a guy who continues to approach life with gusto! Show NotesGeorgia, Oklahoma & College FootballGrowing up in a small Georgia town, playing multiple sports, and being raised in a football coach's household.Choosing Georgia, transferring to Oklahoma in search of playing time, and becoming part of Bob Stoops' program.Winning the Big 12 championship and earning Rose Bowl MVP honors.Nate's perspective on NIL, the transfer portal, and what his college football experience might look like today.Georgia versus Oklahoma, where his football loyalties stand, and the loudest stadiums he ever played in. Life in the NFL & BeyondMaking the Cleveland Browns roster and experiencing the excitement of playing professional football.His first NFL paycheck, learning from NFL coaches, and the business side of professional sports.Playing in NFL Europe and the uncertainty of competing for a roster spot.The transition out of football and the challenge of finding a new direction after a lifetime of competitive athletics. Building gusto!Recognizing an opportunity for healthier fast-casual food in Atlanta and spending four years developing the gusto! concept.Learning the restaurant business at Zoës Kitchen, raising $600,000, and opening the first gusto! in 2014.Going from working the grill and cash register to building a restaurant company with 13 locations and approximately 300 employees at the time of recording.The inspiration behind the gusto! name and Nate's vision of building a brand rather than simply owning a restaurant.Competition, consistency, restaurant economics, and the challenges of making healthier food affordable and accessible.The future of gusto!, new menu ideas, and why Nate believes in the company's mission. Golf, Family & Life Outside the RestaurantGrowing up playing golf with his brother Ryan and their shared love of the game.Ryan's move from Oklahoma to Georgia Tech as head men's golf coach.Why Nate considers golf such a special game and how he hopes to find more time to play.Winning the Masters versus winning the Super Bowl.Raising two young boys, letting kids enjoy sports without specializing too early, and Nate's dream of spending evenings on the putting green with his family. As always, this episode is powered by the J. Stein Law Firm - a personal injury law firm in Atlanta, GA - www. jsteinlawfirm.com.

The Georgia train keeps rolling, Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford ends in heartbreak, and college football delivers another weekend of questionable coaching decisions. Josh, Laurence, and Jason are back for Week 3 of College Football's Last Call to break down Georgia's dominant SEC road win over Arkansas and why Kirby Smart's methodical approach continues to pay dividends. The guys discuss Gunner Stockton, Nate Frazier, Georgia's NIL philosophy, and the upcoming showdown with Oklahoma in Athens. Around the country, Ole Miss spoils Lane Kiffin's homecoming, Alabama continues its roller-coaster season, Florida is showing signs of life, and NC State somehow finds a way to lose a game it had all but won. Plus, the guys preview a loaded Week 4 SEC slate, Laurence identifies his sucker bet of the week, and Jason hands out one of the easiest Jimbo of the Week awards in podcast history. Georgia Takes Care of Business in Arkansas The Bulldogs roll to a 45–17 victory in Fayetteville, and the guys discuss why Kirby Smart's efficient, methodical approach is exactly what Georgia needs. Gunner Stockton continues to impress, Nate Frazier looks like a different running back, and the Bulldogs are getting valuable playing time for their younger players. NIL Spending vs. Coaching Does spending the most money actually produce the best team? The guys compare Georgia's approach to roster building with the struggles of other big-spending SEC programs and discuss what the Bulldogs may need from the transfer portal in 2027. Lane Kiffin's Unhappy Homecoming Ole Miss delivers a memorable victory over LSU in Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford. The guys discuss Trinidad Chambliss, LSU's quarterback situation, Pete Golding, and whether Ole Miss can carry that momentum into its upcoming matchup with Florida. Alabama, Florida & the SEC Coaching Carousel Alabama survives a wild game against Florida State, but which version of the Crimson Tide will Georgia face in Tuscaloosa? Meanwhile, Florida's offense is finding its rhythm under Buster Faulkner, and the guys discuss the early returns on several SEC coaching hires. The NC State Disaster Vanderbilt escapes with a victory after one of the most inexplicable endings of the season. The guys break down NC State's late-game decision-making, the disastrous fumble in the end zone, and why Dave Doeren has earned serious consideration for Jimbo of the Week. Miami, the Big 12 & the National Picture Darian Mensah continues to put up impressive numbers at Miami, Texas Tech survives Houston, and the guys discuss whether the Big 12 will produce more than one College Football Playoff team. Georgia vs. Oklahoma: Week 4 Preview The Bulldogs return to Sanford Stadium for a 3:30 matchup against Oklahoma. The guys discuss the Sooners' impressive defense, their struggling offense, Georgia's injury situation, and what to expect from the Bulldogs in their first major home test of the season. Sucker Bet & Jimbo of the Week Laurence makes his case for Florida against Ole Miss, Jason questions the logic, and the guys revisit NC State's late-game meltdown before handing out this week's Jimbo award. As always, this episode is powered by the J. Stein Law Firm - a personal injury law firm in Atlanta, GA - www.jsteinlawfirm.com

Sada Jacobson Bâby has competed on some of the biggest stages in sports. She represented the United States in fencing at the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games, won three Olympic medals, became the first American woman to reach No. 1 in the world in fencing, and competed collegiately at Yale. Today, she is a business litigator and partner at Krevolin Horst in Atlanta — and a fencing mom traveling to tournaments with her two sons. Sada joins Sports ’N Torts to talk about the entire journey: discovering fencing at 15, leaving Yale to train full time for the Olympics, competing alongside her sister, winning bronze in Athens, the historic American medal sweep in Beijing, and what life inside the Olympic Village was actually like. She also talks about the transition from elite athlete to law student, finding a new identity after competition, and why she believes nearly everything she needed to know about being a lawyer she learned through fencing. And now that her sons compete, Sada has discovered something surprising: watching her kids fence may be more stressful than competing for an Olympic medal herself. We also get into legal writing, AI, business litigation, New Haven pizza, the Yale-Harvard rivalry, Olympic medals stored in a sock drawer, and Andy Roddick playing Boggle in the Olympic Village. A fun conversation about competition, preparation, perspective, parenting and what comes after reaching the highest level of a sport. SHOW NOTES In this episode: How Sada discovered fencing at age 15 and quickly rose through the sportLeaving Yale to train full time for the 2004 OlympicsCompeting in Athens alongside her younger sister, EmilyRecovering from a semifinal loss to win an Olympic bronze medalReturning for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the historic U.S. women’s sabre medal sweepWhat life inside the Olympic Village is actually likeWatching the Beijing Opening Ceremony with the U.S. women’s gymnastics teamRunning into athletes like Michael Phelps and Andy RoddickWhy her Olympic medals currently live in a sock drawerWalking away from elite competition and finding a new identityWhy she chose law school and eventually business litigationHer belief that “everything I need to know about being a lawyer I learned from fencing”Preparation, strategy and adjusting to an opponent in both fencing and litigationHow she uses AI in legal research and writingWatching her sons compete and why being a sports parent can be harder than being the athleteNew Haven pizza, Yale vs. Harvard and rapid-fire Olympic questions Sada also explains why the result matters less than the experience for her sons right now — and why her job as a fencing parent is mostly to keep track of the equipment and hand over the water bottle. As always, this episode is powered by the J. Stein Law FIrm - a personal injury law firm in Atlanta, GA - www.jsteinlawfirm.com.

College Football’s Last Call is back for Week 2 of the 2026 season. Joshua Stein, Laurence Kessler and Jason Ganz break down what we’ve learned through the first two weeks of college football — and which of their preseason predictions may already be headed for the trash. The guys start in Athens, where Georgia has cruised through its first two games behind an efficient Gunner Stockton, a deep group of playmakers and a defense that has handled its business. They discuss Nate Frazier looking different, the depth at tight end and wide receiver, Georgia’s new white uniforms and whether there is anything to worry about before SEC play begins at Arkansas. Then it’s around the country: Texas survives Ohio State, the Arch Manning debate continues, Clemson may be in serious trouble, Oregon takes a stunning early loss, Michigan creates controversy, Georgia Tech looks headed for a long season, and Miami may have a remarkably clear path through the ACC. Finally, the guys look ahead to Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford for LSU–Ole Miss, Laurence puts another Sucker Bet on the board, and Jason hands out a crowded field of nominees before crowning his Jimbo of the Week. Two weeks down. Overreactions are officially welcome. On this week’s Last Call: • Georgia rolls through its first two games — what have we actually learned? • Gunner Stockton’s efficiency and Georgia’s growing list of offensive weapons • Nate Frazier looks different • Tight ends, wide receivers and a deep Georgia roster • White uniforms in Athens: crispy or unnecessary? • Georgia heads to Arkansas for its first SEC game • Texas beats Ohio State — impressive win or more questions than answers? • The Arch Manning hype debate continues • Ryan Day and another frustrating Ohio State finish • Is the game passing Dabo Swinney and Clemson by? • Trinidad Chambliss and the early SEC quarterback conversation • Lane Kiffin returns to Oxford as LSU faces Ole Miss • Golf balls, hostile crowds and what could possibly go wrong? • Michigan, Oklahoma and the controversial ending against Western Michigan • Oregon’s early stumble and whether the Ducks should be worried • Georgia Tech could be in for a very long season • Miami’s talent — and its path through the ACC • Notre Dame’s schedule and a possible showdown with Miami • Sucker Bet of the Week and Jimbo of the Week As always, this episode is powered by the J. Stein Law Firm - a personal injury law firm in Atlanta, GA - www.jsteinlawfirm.com

Joshua Stein sits down with James “Jimmy” Grant, co-founder of Georgia Trial Attorneys, for a conversation about building a different kind of law firm, finding your strengths, and the value of genuine relationships. Jimmy shares his path from civil engineering and the marching band at Georgia Tech to prosecution, personal injury litigation, and eventually starting a firm with partner Mark Kirchen. He explains how a pivotal business-coaching conversation led them to abandon the traditional personal injury model and focus exclusively on serving as the outsourced litigation department for other firms. GTA has since grown from six partner firms in 2021 to 98 at the time of recording. The conversation explores why Jimmy and Mark took on different roles, why Jimmy now focuses primarily on sales and business development, and how simple, consistent relationship-building continues to drive the firm's growth. The conversation also moves well beyond the law. Jimmy talks about becoming a competitive strongman, finishing 12th at America's Strongest Master, and growing up as the son of accomplished golfer Jim Grant, the low amateur at the 1966 Masters. He shares stories from caddying for his father at the 1999 U.S. Senior Open, the lessons he has carried from sports into business, and why he is perfectly comfortable being the lawyer whose website photo features a Flash T-shirt. SHOW NOTES From Georgia Tech engineering and marching band to prosecution and personal injury law.Starting Georgia Trial Attorneys with Mark Kirchen in a basement, with no clients or referral sources.The 2021 coaching conversation that led GTA to focus exclusively on outsourced litigation.Growing from six partner firms to 98, and why smaller personal injury firms are a natural fit for the model.How Jimmy and Mark learned to divide responsibilities around their different strengths.Why Jimmy stepped away from daily casework to focus on sales, marketing, and business development.The power of consistent relationship-building: lunches, golf, follow-up, and delivering on your promises.Why Jimmy believes an email newsletter should provide useful value rather than simply create more noise.GTA's approach to difficult, smaller-value cases and preserving the originating lawyer's relationship with the client.Running a virtual law firm, measuring results instead of time, and using AI without outsourcing professional judgment.Jimmy's perspective on Georgia tort reform and what GTA has observed in its own case numbers.The Flash T-shirt, competitive strongman, and finishing 12th at America's Strongest Master.Growing up with Jim Grant, the 1966 Masters low amateur, and caddying for his father at the 1999 U.S. Senior Open.The Flash Lightning Round: Georgia Tech, golf, strongman, business-development rankings, and the pursuit of partner firm #100. As always, this episode is powered by the J. Stein Law Firm - a personal injury law firm in Atlanta, GA - www.jsteinlawfirm.com.

College football is back—and so are Jason Ganz and Laurence Kessler for our annual Sports ‘N Torts season preview. We kick off Season 6 by trying to make sense of the current state of college football: NIL, the transfer portal, revenue sharing, eligibility lawsuits, NFL players trying to return to college, and the increasingly legitimate question of whether anyone is actually in charge. From there, we turn our attention to Georgia and break down Gunner Stockton, the running backs, questions at wide receiver, a loaded tight end room, an offensive line we think could be the best in the country, and a defense loaded with future NFL talent. Then we take the full tour around college football: Is Texas overrated again? Is Alabama still Alabama? What does Ole Miss look like without Lane Kiffin? Can Kiffin turn LSU into an immediate contender? Is Penn State actually going to prove Jason and Laurence right for once? Is Notre Dame getting special treatment? And has the Big Ten officially caught—or passed—the SEC? Finally, we put the predictions in the vault: 12-team playoff fields, national championship picks, Heisman candidates and a few takes we're almost certain to regret. Somehow, after five years and 15 opportunities to pick a national champion, all three of us are once again riding with the Georgia Bulldogs. College football is back. We are so back. SHOW NOTESIn this episode:The State of College Football — NIL, revenue sharing, the portal, eligibility lawsuits and why college football may finally need a commissionerNFL players returning to college?! — somehow, this is now a real conversationHas the chaos created parity? — Indiana's national championship and whether the Wild West has actually been good for the sportGeorgia 2026 Preview — Gunner Stockton's next step, QB depth, Nate Frazier and the running backsGeorgia's biggest offensive question — who emerges at wide receiver?Loaded at TE and OL — why we think Georgia could have the best offensive line in college footballGeorgia's defense — KJ Bolden, Ellis Robinson, Chris Cole, Elijah Griffin, Gabe Harris and a potentially nasty front sevenSEC Preview — Texas/Arch Manning, Alabama, Ole Miss/Trinidad Chambliss, Oklahoma, Florida, Vanderbilt, LSU/Lane Kiffin and AuburnAround the Country — Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana, Penn State, Miami, Notre Dame and the perpetually drunk Big 12Notre Dame gets special treatment? — Jason has thoughts. Lots of them. Playoff Picks — we each build our 12-team fieldNational Championship Picks — spoiler: we're Georgia homers and make no apologies for itHeisman Picks — Dante Moore, Jeremiah Smith, Trinidad Chambliss, Gunner Stockton, Arch Manning and moreSucker Bet returns — Laurence gives his Week 0 and Week 1 playsWhere are they now? — Jimbo Fisher and Jermaine Burton Plus: Hunker Vodka, Jason's outstanding Texas boating ticket, Hugh “Freezus,” Joey Freshwater, the Penn State pledge story, “the Big 12 is still drunk,” and plenty more. As always, this podcast is powered by the J. Stein Law Firm - a personal injury law firm in Atlanta, GA - www.jsteinlawfirm.com.

Repeat guests and fan favorites Kevin Shires and Rob Hammers return to the Sports ’N Torts podcast for one of the most entertaining and insightful episodes to close out Season 5. Josh, Kevin, and Rob dive into the unique friendships that can develop between plaintiff and defense attorneys despite battling on opposite sides of cases for years. The conversation covers professionalism in litigation, trial strategy, mediation culture, authenticity with juries, memorable courtroom moments, and the importance of credibility and collegiality in the legal profession. The episode also includes hilarious “what lawyers really mean” translations between plaintiff and defense attorneys, stories from trials and mediations, and Kevin’s unforgettable courtroom wardrobe malfunction. In the second half, the conversation pivots to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Kevin and Rob break down: host cities,marquee matches,Team USA expectations,global soccer fan culture,favorites like Spain, France, and Argentina,and why the World Cup is unlike any sporting event on earth. This episode is equal parts legal insight, sports passion, friendship, and comedy — and a perfect way to close out Season 5. Show NotesOn This EpisodeWhy plaintiff and defense lawyers can fiercely compete while still building real friendshipsThe importance of professionalism and credibility in litigationHow Kevin Shires gave Rob Hammers his first legal job during the financial collapse of 2008Lessons young lawyers need to hear about collegiality and authenticityMemorable trial stories, mediation battles, and courtroom disasters“What lawyers are actually saying” segmentThe evolution of mediation and litigation post-COVIDWhy juries respond to vulnerability and honesty2026 FIFA World Cup previewTeam USA expectations and World Cup storylinesWhy Atlanta is positioned to become a premier soccer cityThe global culture and atmosphere surrounding the World Cup Memorable Moments“You can disagree without being disagreeable.”Kevin and Rob discuss how professionalism and trust create better outcomes for lawyers, clients, and cases alike. The Interview StoryKevin shares the story of hiring Rob during the 2008 financial collapse after Rob ended the interview with: “Just give me a chance and I won’t let you down.”Trial Lessons & AuthenticityThe group discusses: adapting during trial,owning weaknesses,reading jurors,and why authenticity matters more than perfection. The “What Lawyers Really Mean” SegmentOne of the funniest parts of the episode: “I’ve got a very reasonable client.”“That’s all the authority I have.”“We’d really like to avoid litigation.”“Medical specials don’t tell the full story.”“We’re open to mediation.” World Cup Discussion Highlights2026 World Cup OverviewExpanded 48-team formatU.S., Canada, and Mexico as host nationsAtlanta’s major role in the tournamentWhy soccer’s popularity continues to grow in America Teams & Players to WatchSpain’s rising young star Lamine YamalKylian Mbappé and France’s championship hopesLionel Messi chasing one more World Cup runTeam USA expectations and why a quarterfinal appearance would be a major success Favorite Quotes“You can disagree without being disagreeable.”“Jurors can see through the stuff you’re selling.”“If your defense requires a lengthy explanation, there’s no way a jury is going to buy it.”“You go to mediation for two reasons: to settle the case or to find out why you’re trying it.”“The World Cup is unlike any sporting event on earth.”GuestsKevin ShiresVeteran Georgia defense attorney, trial lawyer, world traveler, and passionate soccer fan. Rob HammersFounder of the Hammers Law Firm and accomplished Georgia plaintiff’s attorney focusing on helping injured Georgians. As always, this episode is powered by the J. Stein Law Firm - a personal injury law firm in Atlanta, GA - www.jsteinlawfirm.com.

What if tennis didn’t have to be slow, quiet, individual, and hard for casual fans to follow? In this episode of Sports ’N Torts, Josh sits down with J.Y. Aubone — Director of Player & Coach Relations and media host/commentator for Intennse Tennis— to discuss how a new league is trying to completely reinvent the sport of tennis. This conversation goes far beyond just a new format. JY opens up about growing up in a tennis family, competing at a high level at Florida State University, walking away from the sport to work in finance, and eventually finding his way back through a startup league built around speed, energy, community, and entertainment. Josh and JY dive into why traditional tennis has struggled to connect with modern audiences, why so many athletes burn out, and how Intennse is trying to create a more team-oriented and joyful experience for players and fans alike. They also discuss youth sports culture, athlete psychology, the pressure of professional tennis travel, the future of sports broadcasting, and the importance of building environments where competitors can actually thrive. The episode also features behind-the-scenes insight into JY’s role as an Intennse commentator, how he prepares for broadcasts, and why storytelling matters in building a new sports league from the ground up. Whether you’re a tennis fan, sports parent, entrepreneur, coach, athlete, or just someone interested in innovation and high performance, this is one of the most thoughtful and entertaining conversations yet on Sports ’N Torts. Show NotesTopics Discussed:What exactly Intennse is and how it differs from traditional tennisTeam-based co-ed tennis with substitutions and fast-paced scoringWhy tennis may be losing casual fansThe loneliness and burnout of traditional tennis cultureWhy “joy” may be returning to the court through team competitionJY’s tennis journey from childhood through Florida State UniversityLeaving tennis for a career in finance and returning to the sportCoaching professional tennis player Reilly OpelkaThe hidden grind of professional tennis lifeYouth sports burnout and how parents can better support young athletesWhy unstructured play and time away from sports matterThe mental fragility of elite athletesWhat separates great players like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik SinnerThe future of sports broadcasting and commentaryHow JY prepares to call Intennse matchesWhy personality and storytelling matter in sportsPickleball vs tennis and what traditional tennis can learn from it Memorable Moments & Quotes“Tennis doesn’t have to be lonely.”“Joy is back on the court.”“Most tennis players love playing tennis… but don’t love watching it.”“The sport is not the most important thing in the world.”“You don’t get those highest highs without some horrific moments before.”“Athletes perform better when they feel supported, not just managed.”“We’re not trying to replace traditional tennis — we’re creating a different experience.”“What Intennse is building is closer to a sports entertainment experience than traditional tennis.” Rapid Fire HighlightsJY discusses: Why athlete confidence is more fragile than a tennis racketWhat traditional tennis still gets wrongWhy the best matches in tennis are often never shown on TVHis thoughts on pickleball’s explosionWhy tennis needs more personality and less gatekeepingThe difference between playing not to lose and playing to win As always, this episode is powered by the J. Stein Law Firm - a personal injury law firm in Atlanta, GA - www.jsteinlawfirm.com