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What really happens when a jury retires to deliberate? Find out each week on Deliberations, a modern day, improvised audio drama that allows criminal justice enthusiasts to step inside a jury room. Each season explores a different courtroom drama inspired by real life criminal trials in the news. Six improvisers serve as the jury and passionately react, negotiate, and argue opposing interpretations of the evidence.

Episodes

S3 Ep17: Jury Break With Our Girl Jessa

So… today was supposed to be a strict talk with Jessa about psychiatry in the courtroom, but we twisted and turned through odd psychology to family dynamics to awkward attorney moments… … God, I've missed her.

Sep 22, 20181 hrSeason 3Ep. 17

S3 Ep16: Countertransference

The jury learns about the phenomenon countertransference, wherein a therapist develops feelings for his patient. Were Dr Stowe and Ava Michaels intimate? *Note. Bill's daughter is also named Chelsea. (No relation!)

Sep 19, 201836 minSeason 3Ep. 16

S3 Ep15: Jury Break with Patty Kuehn

President of the ASTC (American Society of Trial Consultants) Patricia Kuehn explains why the consulting industry is imperative in maintaining a fair and just legal system.

Sep 13, 201836 minSeason 3Ep. 15

S3 Ep14: Ruth

Housekeeper, nurse, or spy? The confounding role of Ruth Ivanov unravels.

Sep 12, 201842 minSeason 3Ep. 14

S3 Ep13: Jury Break: Ralph Greenson

Today we discuss Dr Ralph Greenson, the inspiration for Dr Stowe, and reasons why I find him suspicious in the death of Marilyn Monroe. Music: Hard Boiled, Concentration, Spirit of the Girl, Truth In The Stones, Wounded, Cool Vibes, and Comfortable Mystery 2/3/4- Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...

Sep 07, 201834 minSeason 3Ep. 13

S3 Ep12: The Good Father

The startling therapeutic relationship between Ava and Dr Stowe is revealed, including his intentional role as her “father” and Ava’s introduction into his own family … again... based on real events

Sep 05, 201848 minSeason 3Ep. 12

S3 Ep11: Jury Break with Steve Duffy

Steve Duffy of Trial Behavior Consulting discusses mock juries, shadow juries, and the roles of leaders in jury rooms.

Aug 30, 201857 minSeason 3Ep. 11

S3 Ep10: Husbands and Harm

Ava Michaels' three ex husbands testify about her history of suicide attempts.

Aug 29, 201841 minSeason 3Ep. 10

S3 Ep9: Jury Break with David Perlut

David Perlut is the Vice President of Vinson & Company, a jury research and trial strategy consulting firm. Today he shares his views on issues within our jury system.

Aug 23, 201830 minSeason 3Ep. 9

S3 Ep8: Autopsy

Jurors weigh conflicting medical evidence following the autopsy of Ava Michaels.

Aug 22, 20181 hrSeason 3Ep. 8

S3 Ep6: Jury Break: The Kennedys and The Mob

Join me in breaking down the theories about Marilyn's death and the way our Jury Break with Luke Yankee impacts them. Music: Deadly Roulette, Fast Talkin, Dances & Dames - Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Aug 16, 201832 minSeason 3Ep. 6

S3 Ep5: Three Hours

Jurors explore the critical three hours between discovering Ava’s body and calling authorities.

Aug 15, 201837 minSeason 3Ep. 5

S3 Ep4: Jury Break with Luke Yankee.

Luke Yankee, author of Just Outside the Spotlight, shares personal stories from Marilyn Monroe’s life as shared by his mother, Hollywood staple Eileen Heckart. Two points (I never believed before) arose, including one of an event Marilyn scheduled to take place after she died (and allegedly shared by a reliable source) … they've completely shaken my understanding of her death.

Aug 09, 201835 minSeason 3Ep. 4

S3 Ep3: Ava's Last Day

Jurors dissect the timeline of Ava's last day alive. *Note. This timeline aligns exactly with Marilyn Monroe's final day. Music: Come Play With Me, On The Ground, Crowd Hammer - Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Aug 08, 201838 minSeason 3Ep. 3

S3 Ep2: Jury Break with Robin from Alltime Conspiracies

Robin of Alltime Conspiracies breaks down the roots of a great conspiracy theory and describes the intriguing circumstances of Marilyn Monroe's death (before explaining some of the theories it's inspired). Check out Robin's video about MM's death at bit.ly/alltimemarilyn

Aug 02, 201842 minSeason 3Ep. 2

S3 Ep1: A Star Is Dead

Hollywood legend Ava Michaels is found naked facedown on her bed, clutching her phone. Pronounced dead of a barbiturate overdose. When her intimately-connected psychiatrist stands trial, a sequestered jury is called upon to determine whether this famously tragic ending was a suicide or murder. (Inspired by true events - the life and confounding death of Marilyn Monroe.) Music: Lost Time, Dreams Become Real, Lost Frontier, On the Ground - Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative ...

Aug 01, 201831 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Jury Break: Jessa and Nick

In this final installment of Season 2, Jessa and Nick weigh in on plea deals, the role of emotion in deliberations, and unlikable defendants.

Apr 09, 201854 min

S2 Ep12: The Conclusion

Keith Montgomery's fate is decided. Today's sponsors: Daily Harvest and Simple Contacts. Go to DAILY dash HARVEST dot com and enter promo code DELIBERATIONS to get three items FREE in your first box! Go to SimpleContacts.com/Deliberations or enter promo code DELIBERATIONS at checkout for $30 off your first order.

Apr 04, 20181 hr 7 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Jury Break: RAINN

Rebecca O'Connor of RAINN (Rape, Abuse, And Incest National Network) speaks about how how to protect yourself and what to know in advance of reporting a crime.

Apr 02, 201826 min

S2 Ep11: Riley Paige On Cross

The defense struggles to successfully cross as Riley breaks down. The jury leans toward conviction.

Mar 28, 201839 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Jury Break: The Registry

John returns for a frank, contemplative discussion about the sex registry.

Mar 26, 20181 hr 6 min

S2 Ep10: Riley Paige On Direct

Riley Paige delivers a bold testimony, thoroughly touching and discomfiting the jury. In the media we hear about Keith's prior convictions.

Mar 21, 201842 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Jury Break: Assaulted AND Accused

JV Hampton-VanSant speaks about his unique dual experience of being assaulted and then accused of assault - following one traumatic incident. He also speaks to the problems we face in understanding same sex assault and struggles with racial stereotyping.

Mar 19, 201856 min

S2 Ep9: The Investigation

Disturbing content from Keith's phone is revealed in trial. Rumor of a medical issue suffered by Riley Paige is circulated online, but withheld from the jury.

Mar 14, 201835 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Jury Break: Statement Analysis

Professional Statement Analyst Rick Whitehead breaks down the science, offering examples, applications, and real world experience.

Mar 12, 201830 min

S2 Ep8: The Liar's Number

Detective Suarez finishes the analysis of Keith Montgomery's statement as jurors conclude its discussion. Keith is revealed to have a public defender. Is his defense overworked and under-resourced?

Mar 07, 201834 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Jury Break: Insight Into Conviction

After going through the system for a sensitive crime, today’s speaker breaks down the strange realities of conviction and post conviction life.

Mar 05, 20181 hr 7 min

S2 Ep7: Statement Analysis Pt 2

Detective Suarez begins the process of breaking down Keith’s statement line by line. Today's sponsors: Daily Harvest & Zip Recruiter Go to DAILY-HARVEST.com and enter promo code DELIBERATIONS to get three items FREE in your first box! To try ZipRecruiter for free go to ZIPRECRUITER.com/CHELSEA

Feb 28, 201834 minSeason 2Ep. 7

S2 Ep6: Statement Analysis Pt 1

The way Detective Suarez applied Statement Analysis is revealed. Was the investigation corrupt? Ralph the juror admits to watching a program on lie detection. Did he violate a jury instruction?

Feb 21, 201829 minSeason 2Ep. 6
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