Courtroom Confidential

About Courtroom Confidential

Courtroom Confidential, hosted by Joshua Ritter, is your weekly rendezvous with the latest updates in headline-making criminal cases nationwide. With his background as a former L.A. County prosecutor now practicing as a criminal defense attorney, Joshua brings a unique blend of professionalism and a personal touch to the table. Join Joshua every Friday to explore the ever-developing legal landscape and gain a deeper understanding of how the legal system operates.

Publisher

Joshua Ritter

Category

education · news · true crime

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Apr 2024

Latest episode

10 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

339 of 508 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   10 Oct 2026

   Did a Police Detective Stage Sandra Birchmore’s Death? Matthew Farwell Trial - Opening Statements

   Criminal defense attorney Joshua Ritter analyzes former police detective Matthew Farwell's murder trial opening statements, exploring the prosecution's staging allegations versus the defense's relationship-ending narrative.

2. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Matthew Farwell Trial: 5 Things to Know About the Sandra Birchmore Murder Case

   Criminal defense attorney Joshua Ritter dissects the Matthew Farwell trial, revealing five crucial insights into the Sandra Birchmore murder case.

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   8 Oct 2026

   Christa Pike Survived. Can the Evidence Explain Why? With Special Guest Joseph Scott Morgan

   Forensic death investigator Joseph Scott Morgan and criminal defense attorney Joshua Ritter dissect the evidence surrounding Christa Pike's survived execution, exploring the critical questions about the procedure.

Inside a recent episode

Could Caleb Flynn’s Mistress Face Charges? Criminal Lawyer Q&A

Published 28 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And I know where you're from. Yes, you did forget. Fort Bragg, but I know I remember where you're from. All right. Thank you again for the great question. Let's keep it rolling here. Hi, Josh and CC family. My name is Lola. I am calling from Oxford, Michigan. I am a first time caller. My question has to do with a local case and that being the shooting that was at our local high school. If you remember, Ethan Crumbly was 15 years old when he killed four students and injured seven others at Oxford High School on November 30th, 2021. He pleaded guilty in October, 2022 to felony charges, including first degree murder and terrorism. […]

Who has been a guest on Courtroom Confidential

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Joseph Scott Morgan
• Scott
• Deana Harley
• Kevin Fixler
• Steve Goncalves

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

3,803,285

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

219 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

92 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 85 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

97

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

91

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Books guests

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