Join Kelcee and Spencer as they break out the F-bombs for a conversation about the third best legal movie of all time: 1992’s My Cousin Vinny. Discussion topics include a PSA about the best way to talk to cops, a robust defense of the defense attorney, and what Mona Lisa can teach us about love.

Also sorry we have the world’s loudest chairs and paper in this one. It’s still a low-budget production around here.

Content warnings for discussions of police misconduct, wrongful imprisonment, and capital punishment; and mentions of sexual assault, racism, and sexism.

Works Cited & Recommended Reading:

• “NLG Know Your Rights Reminder: Shut the F*** Up” by National Lawyers Guild, Detroit & MI, youtube.com
• “‘What Is a Yute?’: An Oral History of ‘My Cousin Vinny’” by Andy Greene, Rolling Stone Magazine
• “The 25 Greatest Legal Movies (According to the American Bar Association)” by majfoalbkeopaza, IMBD.com
• “My Cousin Vinny: The Perils of Joint Representation” by James Dailey, Laws and the Multiverse
• “Rule 1.7: Conflict of Interest: Current Clients” by the American Bar Association, Model Rules of Professional Conduct
• “Real Lawyer Reacts to My Cousin Vinny” by LegalEagle, youtube.com
• “My Cousin Vinny: a story about legal education” by Alberto Bernabe, Torts Blog

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Credits:

Theme Music: Break Through_Narrative by INOD

Logo Design: Geoff Sykes (find him on Instagram)

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Join Kelcee and Spencer for a conversation about the most famous entry into the “Boys With Feelings” genre: 1997’s Good Will Hunting. Discussion topics include What Men Want (in a therapist), war stories from the trenches of academia, and what makes a happy ending.

Content warnings for extensive discussions of physical violence, child abuse, sexual abuse and misconduct, and mental health treatments.

Works Cited & Recommended Reading:

• “Good Will Hunting,” Wikipedia
• “Malick gave Good Will Hunting its ending,” by Tom Shone, These Violent Delights
• “The Unlikely Link Between Metallica And Matt Damon,” by MTV News Staff, mtv.com
• “Therapist Reacts to Movie Therapist: GOOD WILL HUNTING,” Cinema Therapy, youtube.com
• “How ‘Good Will Hunting’ Changed Men’s Mental Health for the Better,” by Lauren Vinopal, Inside Hook
• High Conflict–Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out by Amanda Ripley
• Where We Stand: Class Matters by bell hooks

New to the Show? Start at the beginning with Jurassic Park, or Monstrous Moms vs. Dangerous Dads

Credits:

Theme Music: Break Through_Narrative by INOD

Logo Design: Geoff Sykes (find him on Instagram)

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Suggestions for episode topics? Email us at: safeplaceforboys@gmail.com

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Join Kelcee and Spencer AND special guest Ed McClain for a conversation about the 1985 martial arts classic The Last Dragon. Discussion topics include the complicated legacy of Bruce Lee, what to do if the power was inside you all along, and why it’s so important to see the Good Guys win.

Content warnings for discussions of racism, sexism, physical violence, and gun violence.

Works Cited & Recommended Reading:

• Check out Ed’s music on Bandcamp or Soundcloud
• Check out Paul Bowman’s work about Bruce Lee

New to the Show? Start at the beginning with Jurassic Park, or Monstrous Moms vs. Dangerous Dads

Credits:

Theme Music: Break Through_Narrative by INOD

Logo Design: Geoff Sykes (find him on Instagram)

Connect with us!

Suggestions for episode topics? Email us at: safeplaceforboys@gmail.com

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/safeplaceforboys.bsky.social

Instagram: www.instagram.com/safeplaceforboys/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/WbGP4gg9CXxLvYU5/