An Indianapolis criminal defense firm has revived a podcast that gives listeners an unvarnished look at how criminal cases move through Indiana courts. Rigney Law LLC, which handles OWI, drug, gun, and other defense matters, relaunched “Tales from the Brown Desk” in August 2026 after a break of nearly six years. New episodes now appear every other week.
The show, hosted by attorneys Jake and Kassi Rigney and produced by Teri Muehlhausen, first launched in 2020 and produced 26 episodes before going on hiatus. Its return keeps the format that built its audience: an unscripted, candid conversation between two defense lawyers who spend their working days in Indiana courtrooms. The podcast carries an explicit content advisory, and its hosts speak plainly about the realities of the criminal justice system.
Season two leans heavily into current Indiana law. The premiere breaks down a fresh 2026 decision from the Indiana Court of Appeals. The second episode examines Indiana v. Manges, a Hendricks County case in which the appellate court pushed back after a trial judge removed the victim from the witness stand, along with a look at Flock license plate cameras. Episode three covers a new Indiana ruling upholding the conviction of a man who told jail staff he was carrying pepper spray, plus conversations about Marion County judges, ICE, and Glock switches. Every episode wraps up with the show’s long-running Florida Man segment.
The relaunch matters because it offers the public direct access to the kind of analysis usually reserved for legal professionals. Listeners hear a working defense attorney’s perspective on new appellate decisions, local courtroom practices, and emerging issues such as license plate surveillance and immigration enforcement. Episodes run roughly 30 minutes to an hour, making them easy to fit into a commute or workout.
For people facing charges, or those supporting someone who is, the podcast also provides a low-pressure way to get to know the attorneys at Rigney Law LLC before ever picking up the phone. The firm represents clients throughout Marion County and nearby communities including Carmel, Fishers, and Greenwood, along with Hamilton, Hendricks, Johnson, Boone, and Madison counties. It handles OWI and DUI defense, drug crimes, gun crimes, expungement, civil asset forfeiture, license rehabilitation, and parole matters. Consultations are free, and the firm serves Spanish-speaking clients.
The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Buzzsprout, as well as on the firm’s website. With its mix of timely case law and plain-spoken commentary, the show aims to give Hoosiers a clearer view of the criminal justice system one episode at a time.
