Cup Of Justice
LUNASHARK
We all want to drink from the same Cup of Justice... and it starts with learning about our legal system.With tales from the newsroom and the courtroom, co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland invite you to gain knowledge, insight, and tools to hold public agencies and officials accountable. Beginning as bonus episodes to the Murdaugh Murders Podcast with analysis of the trials of Alex Murdaugh and co-conspirators, Cup of Justice launched as its own show in January of 2023 and debuted at #1 on Apple its very first day and continues to be a top rated pod globally.Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell from the #1 global hit True Sunlight (formerly Murdaugh Murders Podcast) and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland take a hard look at everything from the state of news to important cases around the world. INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM Mandy and Liz are two of the most driven and talented investigative journalists who are revolutionizing how news is derived and delivered. Join them as they pull at threads and chase down leads to get the story straight. THE LAW With the expertise of Eric Bland, we empower listeners to understand their legal system in an entertaining format while providing tools to hold agencies and public figures accountable in order to give voice to victims and change those systems for the better. JUSTICE SYSTEMS We know that our justice systems are intimidating, but we will all encounter it at one point. Together, our hosts create the perfect trifecta of legal expertise, journalistic integrity and a fire lit to expose the truth wherever it leads. Learn more about our hosts and mission at http://CupofJusticePod.com Support Our Podcast at: https://lunasharkmedia.com/support/SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcP*** Alert: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! ***Find us on social media:Twitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericblandhttps://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/ | https://www.instagram.com/cojpod/YouTube*The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys.
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Mar 6, 2023 • 1h 2min
COJ #20: The Monster Alex Murdaugh Became; The best, worst and pettiest moments of the murder trial
After convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh received two consecutive life sentences from Judge Clifton Newman on Friday, Murdaugh Murders Podcast co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell met up with everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland at the Justice Mobile in Walterboro, South Carolina, where they shared their thoughts — and their emotions — about the final moments of the six-week trial, where the state’s good ole boys got their first major wakeup call.We all want to drink from the same Cup Of Justice — and it starts with learning about our legal system. What questions do y’all have for us? Email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll do our best to answer your questions in these bonus episodes.Listen to the show that started it all: the Murdaugh Murders Podcast wherever you get your pods.Consider joining our MMP Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcP Find us on social media: Twitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericbland https://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/ YouTube Support Our Podcast: http://bit.ly/3j9DA27 Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cup-of-justice/id1668668400 *The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 27, 2023 • 1h 24min
COJ #19: Trapping the Bear: Alex Murdaugh’s Big Lies Finally Do Him In
After five weeks of friends, family members, employees and colleagues identifying Alex Murdaugh as the third voice on the kennel video, Alex concocts a whole new story about where he was when Maggie and Paul were murdered. Murdaugh Murders Podcast co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland — discuss how Alex retrofitted his latest alibi to evidence and testimony from the past five weeks of trial. They also talk about the major public corruption that Alex revealed in his testimony. We all want to drink from the same Cup Of Justice — and it starts with learning about our legal system. What questions do y’all have for us? Email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll do our best to answer your questions in these bonus episodes.Listen to the show that started it all: the Murdaugh Murders Podcast wherever you get your pods.Consider joining our MMP Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOESUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcPFind us on social media:Twitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericblandhttps://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/YouTubeSupport Our Podcast: http://bit.ly/3j9DA27Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cup-of-justice/id1668668400*The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 20, 2023 • 1h 18min
COJ #18: Modern Day Monster - The Most Damning Evidence Against Alex Murdaugh
The prosecution has rested its case against Alex Murdaugh and the evidence is damning. But will it be enough to overcome whatever the defense has planned in response? Murdaugh Murders Podcast co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland take a look at the bigger picture of Alex’s guilt and whether the state’s case will hold up.We all want to drink from the same Cup Of Justice — and it starts with learning about our legal system. What questions do y’all have for us? Email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll do our best to answer your questions in these bonus episodes.Listen to the show that started it all: the Murdaugh Murders Podcast wherever you get your pods.Consider joining our MMP Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOESUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcPFind us on social media:Twitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericblandhttps://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/YouTubeSupport Our Podcast: http://bit.ly/3j9DA27Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cup-of-justice/id1668668400*The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 13, 2023 • 1h 8min
COJ #17: Under Pressure: The Jury Finally Meets the Real Alex Murdaugh
During a week of high stakes testimony, the jury got its first real look at the massive financial pressure Alex Murdaugh was under at the time of Maggie’s and Paul’s murders.Witness after witness attested to Murdaugh’s manipulations and deceit, as well as the lies he told about his alibi. Murdaugh Murders Podcast co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland — discuss the most damning moments during Week Three and what it could mean for Alex’s future.We all want to drink from the same Cup Of Justice — and it starts with learning about our legal system. What questions do y’all have for us? Email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll do our best to answer your questions in these bonus episodes.Listen to the show that started it all: the Murdaugh Murders Podcast wherever you get your pods.Consider joining our MMP Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOESUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcPFind us on social media:Twitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericblandhttps://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/YouTubeSupport Our Podcast: http://bit.ly/3j9DA27Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cup-of-justice/id1668668400*The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 6, 2023 • 1h 13min
COJ #16: ‘Dear Creighton’: Connecting the Dots on Alex Murdaugh’s Frame of Mind
Murdaugh Murders Podcast co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland discuss the biggest moments so far in the trial against Alex Murdaugh, which is now entering its third week. Join the conversation as the three explore the most damning evidence against Alex what the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office needs to do if they want the jury to understand where Alex’s mind was on the day he allegedly killed his wife and son.We all want to drink from the same Cup Of Justice — and it starts with learning about our legal system. What questions do y’all have for us? Email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll do our best to answer your questions in these bonus episodes.Listen to the show that started it all: the Murdaugh Murders Podcast wherever you get your pods.Consider joining our MMP Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOESUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcPFind us on social media:Twitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericblandhttps://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/YouTubeSupport Our Podcast: http://bit.ly/3j9DA27Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cup-of-justice/id1668668400*The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 30, 2023 • 1h 22min
COJ #15: Alex Murdaugh's Double Homicide Trial - How We See It Different From The "Experts"
We’re one week into South Carolina’s double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh and so far it’s been jam-packed with shocking revelations from the state and the usual drama from the defense.Murdaugh Murders Podcast co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland share their thoughts on why newcomers to the case seem to be buying into the act from Team Murdaugh, how Dick and Jim might be coming off to the jury and why all three Cup of Justice co-hosts are more convinced than ever that the evidence is pointing to Alex Murdaugh.We all want to drink from the same Cup Of Justice — and it starts with learning about our legal system. What questions do y’all have for us? Email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll do our best to answer your questions in these bonus episodes.Listen to the show that started it all: the Murdaugh Murders Podcast wherever you get your pods.Consider joining our MMP Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOESUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcPFind us on social media:Twitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericblandhttps://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/YouTubeSupport Our Podcast: http://bit.ly/3j9DA27Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cup-of-justice/id1668668400*The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 23, 2023 • 1h 14min
Cup of Justice 14: The Most Aggressive Form of the Truth: Dick and Jim Push the Limits in Latest Motion
*Originally Published As Bonus to Murdaugh Murders Podcast, January 23, 2022.Murdaugh Murders Podcast co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland take a hard look at Dick and Jim’s last-minute attempt to stop a blood spatter expert from testifying against Alex Murdaugh this week.Also, they talk about the weaponization of the South Carolina Office of Disciplinary Counsel, the extraordinary greed threatening the Beach family settlement and whether anyone can get away with murder these days.We all want to drink from the same Cup Of Justice — and it starts with learning about our legal system. What questions do y’all have for us? Email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll do our best to answer your questions in these bonus episodes.Listen to the show that started it all: the Murdaugh Murders Podcast wherever you get your pods.Consider joining our MMP Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOESUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcPFind us on social media:Twitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericblandhttps://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/YouTubeSupport Our Podcast: http://bit.ly/3j9DA27Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cup-of-justice/id1668668400*The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 16, 2023 • 1h 1min
Cup of Justice 13: Terrified Jurors, Unprepared Witnesses and Dirty Money: Countdown To The Murdaugh Trial
*Originally Published As Bonus to Murdaugh Murders Podcast, January 16, 2022.Murdaugh Murders Podcast hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland discuss the latest in lead-up to one of the biggest trials in South Carolina history — the State v. Alex Murdaugh. Is the State prepared to handle the defense? Will jurors be put in a no-win situation? And is Alex using stolen money to pay his attorneys? Plus, a settlement with Buster Murdaugh and what Liz knows about Brian Walshe.We all want to drink from the same Cup Of Justice — and it starts with learning about our legal system. What questions do y’all have for us? Email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll do our best to answer your questions in these bonus episodes.Listen to the show that started it all: the Murdaugh Murders Podcast wherever you get your pods.Consider joining our MMP Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOESUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcPFind us on social media:Twitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericblandhttps://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/YouTubeSupport Our Podcast: http://bit.ly/3j9DA27Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cup-of-justice/id1668668400*The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 28, 2022 • 53min
Cup of Justice 12: What evidence will be allowed in the murder trial? + What the new charges could mean for Alex’s victims?
*Originally Published As Bonus to Murdaugh Murders Podcast, December 2022.In the second of a two-part episode, Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland talk about the ongoing rumor that Maggie Murdaugh had consulted a divorce attorney before her murder, what part of the financial crimes Judge Newman might allow into evidence and why PMPED’s confrontation of Alex Murdaugh on the day of the murders stayed a secret for so long.We all want to drink from the same Cup Of Justice — and it starts with learning about our legal system. What questions do y’all have for us? Email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll do our best to answer your questions in these bonus episodes.Listen to the show that started it all: the Murdaugh Murders Podcast wherever you get your pods.Consider joining our MMP Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOESUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcPFind us on social media:Twitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericblandhttps://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/YouTubeSupport Our Podcast: http://bit.ly/3j9DA27Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cup-of-justice/id1668668400*The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 26, 2022 • 54min
Cup of Justice 11: Days of Bowing at the Altar of the Good Ole Boys Are Over
*Originally Published As Bonus to Murdaugh Murders Podcast, December 2022.In this first part of a two-part episode, Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland talk about the suspicious circumstances surrounding Alex Murdaugh’s one big case as a lead prosecutor; the untouchable “retired” judges who are reluctant to give up the power (and money) that come with the black robes; and the time Eric had to go to Circuit City to buy something to place at the altar of Dick Harpootlian.As we revisit the ONE CASE Alex tried as a lead prosecutor — the Emmanuel Buckner case in 2019 - we talk in depth about that in episode 73 of Murdaugh Murders Podcast. If you haven’t listened to that one yet, we recommend you start there.We also got some really good perspective from Eric on what it is really like out there for young attorneys in South Carolina who weren’t born with the last name Murdaugh.Enjoy the show and join us for part two on Wednesday!We all want to drink from the same Cup Of Justice — and it starts with learning about our legal system. What questions do y’all have for us? Email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll do our best to answer your questions in these bonus episodes.Listen to the show that started it all: the Murdaugh Murders Podcast wherever you get your pods.Consider joining our MMP Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOESUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcPFind us on social media:Twitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericblandhttps://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/YouTubeSupport Our Podcast: http://bit.ly/3j9DA27Please consider sharing your support by leaving a review on Apple at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cup-of-justice/id1668668400*The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
