Sidebar by Hearsay the Legal Podcast

About Sidebar by Hearsay the Legal Podcast

Sidebar is a podcast where the Hearsay team gets together around the microphone to talk about the legal side of what’s in the news. If you like Sidebar, check out the original Hearsay the Legal Podcast at https://hearsay.legalcpd.com.au/ - if you're an Australian lawyer, earn Continuing Professional Development points for listening. The theme music used for Sidebar by Hearsay the Legal Podcast is called ‘Something Elated’ by Broke For Free and is licensed under CC BY 3.0 US. Changes have been made to the original.

Publisher

Hearsay the Legal Podcast

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 May 2022

Latest episode

28 Mar 2025

Latest episodes

51 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Mar 2025

   Does Being Tough on Crime Actually Work? (ft. Tom Percy KC) (Hearsay Extract)

   In this episode, criminal law legend and radio superstar Tom Percy discusses whether the government's approach of increasing penalties for crime is actually effective. He dives into sentencing considerations and discusses examples of drug trafficking, drink driving and murder! Tune into this jam-packed episode of Sidebar!

2. 

   7 Mar 2025

   Mel Storey Spills the Tea on her Career: The Bold Moves That Paid Off

   Ever dreamed of ditching the billable hour for an in-house legal career? In this episode, the fabulous Mel Storey spills all the tea on her journey from a corporate law firm to leading legal at a global tech company. She shares the strategic moves, manifestation magic, and bold career choices that got her there - plus, the realities of building a legal department from scratch. If you're ready to level up your legal career (with a little bit of girlboss energy), this one's for you! 💕⚖️ Check out Mel's own podcast! https://www.counselpodcast.com/

3. 

   28 Feb 2025

   Whyalla Steelworks Administration - What in the World is Going on? and Why(alla)?

   In this episode, David and resident ginger Jacob dive into the turmoil surrounding the Whyalla Steelworks. What led to its voluntary administration? What role does the federal government's $2.4 billion package play in its future? With thousands of jobs and a major piece of Australia's industrial infrastructure at stake, they break down the key players, the financial troubles, and what could happen next.

Reach and audience

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

Spotify

5.0 / 5

18 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 29 / 100

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

Quality

39

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51