Have you missed us? We have certainly missed you! We just couldn't resist bringing the #fabfour back together for a third series, and what a series it is already shaping up to be. Join us for this short teaser pod as we hint at what is to come and introduce a new regular segment. It wouldn't be the WP Pod without a good few laughs along the way - so settle in and put the kettle on, or if you prefer pour yourself a glass of something stronger! #backstronger #fabfour #podcast #isitevenlawrelated...
Jan 13, 2022•13 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Have you missed us?? Well this one is certainly worth the wait. We have stretched the budget and this weeks episode has not one but two guests. And what guests they are! Anyone in family law will know the famous and infamous Steve McCrone of 1 Hare Court and James Shortall of 29 Bedford Row. Undoubtedly two of the best clerks in the business. With a good few years clerking under their belts Steve and James offer not just an unparalleled insight into the changes in the profession but also a limit...
May 14, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Are you starting to miss the office? Or are you happy to be at home avoiding those all too familiar office annoyances? This week we share our stories and pet peeves of many years sharing offices with others. Keeping to the theme we wrap up our lockdown quiz series with legendary tales from the world of law where others have had office blunders. The fab four are the the famous five this week with a pod regular making a welcome appearance - so tune in, zone out and enjoy!
Mar 16, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 7
We have been dying to release this episode for a while now, so here it is! Commissioned by Resolution as part of YRes Skills Month we talk to the oracle that is Gillian Bishop about all things supervision and support. This is a must listen for junior practitioners thinking about how they can best manage the emotional stresses and strains that inevitably occur in everyday practice. Oh - and we promise a few laughs along the way too! #supervision #nationalyres #resolution #putonyourownoxygenmaskfi...
Mar 02, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 6
We are back with another fun filled episode. It's just the fab four this week (unfortunately Peter was busy) but we hope you will be just as entertained. Our lockdown quiz challenge continues with Marc as host and we play 'most likely to'. As ever you can expect a light smattering of law related commentary washed down with a few pints of Guinness/G&T/insert beer here! Stay safe everyone.
Feb 08, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 5
We are so thrilled that the one and only Peter Andre took time out of his busy schedule to join us for this extra special pod recording. Expect the usual banter and blunders whilst also learning a few things from Peter. We talk about everything from home schooling, to an awkward concert in Kazakhstan, the perils of wearing jeans in a waterfall and something called a 'Flaming Lamborghini'. "Baby girl, I said tonight is your lucky night", so settle in and enjoy listening to this episode which is d...
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 4
A New Year and a new episode! We kick off 2021 with a bang discussing the dreaded lockdown 3.0 and our New Year's resolutions. There is also a return of our themed lockdown quiz feature and of course 'Sipping with Sean'. We end this episode with one of the crew receiving a very special Christmas gift! We hope you enjoy this episode as a way of fighting off those January blues.
Jan 14, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Did you miss us? We missed you! Due to us all being hot shot super busy lawyers, coupled with our technical ineptitude, it has taken us a few weeks to get this episode together, but we think it will be worth the wait. We give our reactions to the Family Law Awards, introduce a new game for series 2 and generally catch up with our usual sprinkling of hilarity. So grab a mulled wine and listen along with us. Thanks, #thefabfour
Dec 17, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 2
And we are back!! Lockdown 2.0 has spurred us on to create The WP Pod series 2.0. We have some very exciting award related news to announce and take the opportunity for a good old catch up. So join us over a glass or three, or even just whilst doing the washing up. As ever, we would love to hear from you all, so drop us a line, its been ages!
Nov 24, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 1
It's the season 1 finale, and as the name suggests, we recorded this extra special episode back in the pub! So please join us, the family law fab four, for our usual boozy bromantic banter as we reflect on our season 1 highlights and enjoy a surprise jingle. We also give some teasers of our plans for season 2 including a 'pod on tour'. Thanks again to everyone who has liked, shared and subscribed so far and to our guests from season 1, Danny Chapman, Laura Naser and Jodie Hill. See you all soon ...
Aug 11, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 10
With lockdown easing join the fab four for a socially distanced catch up in Dan's kitchen. This 'bonus pod' also drops some teasers for our end of season episode and series 2, all washed down with our usual mix of banter and beers.
Jul 21, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 9
For this very special guest episode the family law fab four are joined by the brilliant Jodie Hill. Jodie is an employment lawyer, Managing Director of her own firm, Thrive Law, a mental health campaigner and an all around superwoman. Jodie talks honestly about her experiences of mental health and we discuss all things well-being, how we have coped with the current lockdown and how law firms really can, and should, have mental health at the core of their ethos. We also quiz Jodie with some quick...
Jul 10, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode the family law fab four chat no fault divorce and the impact of lockdown on trainees and pupil barristers. We also play 'Truth or Dare' and discuss our pet peeves... oh and Sean's dating confessions! So pour a glass, enjoy, like share and subscribe.
Jul 01, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This week the fab four are joined by Laura Naser, family lawyer, author, social media guru and all around good egg. We find out what makes Laura tick and talk about everything from creating a personal brand, to making family law more accessible and not to mention our favourite takeaways. Recording this episode was great fun and we hope its great to listen to. Thanks again to Laura for taking time out to join us.
Jun 21, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Join us for another comical canter through the weekly comings and goings of four family lawyers. This week we play 'would you rather' and talk speedos, send to all emails, political mishaps and our preference between giant pigeons and tiny zebras (don't ask!). As ever feel free to get in touch with any comments or suggestions for future pods, we love hearing from you. Don't forget to download, like, share and subscribe so you never miss a second. This is the Without Prejudice Podcast....
Jun 12, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In episode 5, join the four family lawyers as they discuss wellbeing and how they have stayed sane during lockdown and beyond. Discussion topics cover Lederhosen, TV binging, Brené Brown, Ricky Gervais, and the Pod going global! As usual, all washed down with plenty of banter and beers. Thanks for listening, please like, rate and subscribe!
Jun 03, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This week the fab four invite their first guest onto the pod, Danny Chapman, a barristers clerk and family practice manager at the 36 Group. Join us for an inside look into one of the lesser known corners of the family law world, all washed down with a few beers, a good deal of banter and the long awaited low down on THAT Uber incident!
May 25, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This week the fab four play a game of 'I have never'... what could go wrong? Join us in our virtual pub as we find out a bit too much about each other, briefly discuss some law related issues and drop some spoilers on the future of the pod. Thanks for listening, please like, rate and subscribe.
May 17, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this second episode we look at the people behind the pod. An honest discussion about our routes into law and some dubious pearls of wisdom for those joining the profession. All delivered with a pint and a half of banter for good measure.
May 10, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Join four family lawyers as we embark upon a new podcast. There will certainly be banter, beer and the odd beef. Oh and the occasional law related discussion.
May 10, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 1
