An Indianapolis criminal defense firm is betting that the public wants a closer look at how criminal cases really work. Rigney Law LLC has brought back its podcast, Tales from the Brown Desk, for a second season, returning in August 2026 after a hiatus of nearly six years. Hosted by attorneys Jake and Kassi Rigney and produced by Teri Muehlhausen, the show releases new episodes every other week. Its return matters because it gives listeners an unvarnished, unscripted view of Indiana's criminal justice system from two lawyers who spend their days in its courtrooms—a perspective rarely available outside legal circles.
The podcast first launched in 2020 and produced 26 episodes before going quiet, covering topics such as drug possession, theft, burglary and robbery, and the role of a criminal defense attorney. 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, and also looks 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. Each episode closes with the show's long-running Florida Man segment.
The implications of the relaunch extend beyond entertainment. By dissecting new appellate decisions and local courtroom practices, the podcast offers a real-time education in how criminal law evolves—something that affects defendants, their families, and anyone trying to understand the system. Listeners hear about emerging issues such as license plate surveillance and immigration enforcement, topics that can shape police encounters and prosecutions. For people facing charges, or those supporting someone who is, the show also provides a low-pressure way to get to know the attorneys at Rigney Law LLC before ever picking up the phone. That humanizing effect could be significant in a field where fear and misinformation often dominate.
Episodes run roughly 30 minutes to an hour, making them easy to fit into a commute or workout. The show carries an explicit content advisory, and its hosts speak plainly about the realities of the criminal justice system. It is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Buzzsprout, as well as on the firm's website. The podcast is not a legal advice session but a candid conversation between two defense lawyers, and that format has already built an audience once. Its return signals a continued appetite for accessible legal analysis in Indiana, where appellate rulings can change how cases are handled from one week to the next. For a public often left to piece together legal developments from headlines or hearsay, the show offers a direct, informed source.
