Show overview
Bourbon of Proof has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 138 episodes. That works out to roughly 100 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 36 min and 51 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 25 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 59 episodes published. Published by Robert Simon.
From the publisher
Welcome to Bourbon of Proof. This is a show where we talk to those who have made it in the legal profession and we do it over great conversations and spirits including bourbon, whiskey and scotch. It's either going to arrive at the station on time or go off the rails entirely. The series is about law and life, hosted by Bob Simon & Mauro Fiore.
Latest Episodes
View all 138 episodesSCALING a Firm Without LOSING YOUR SOUL | Bourbon of Proof vs. Justin Martin
GRINDING to Create a Firm Built on ETHICS | Bourbon of Proof vs. Laura Ramos James
Rideshare Abuse and SO MUCH MORE! | Bourbon of Proof - Best of L.A. Live
TRIAL LAW is a CONTACT SPORT | Bourbon of Proof vs. Brian Panish
A Moral OBLIGATION to Fight for PEOPLE Over PROFITS | Bourbon of Proof vs. Nick Rowley
Taking On Corporate GIANTS | Bourbon of Proof vs. Courtney Rowley
BUILDING, GROWING & CONSOLIDATING Law Firms | Bourbon of Proof vs. Michael Sanchez
PRIORITIZING Public SAFETY Over Corporate POWER | Bourbon of Proof vs. Brett Schreiber
Giving Survivors a VOICE!! | Bourbon of Proof vs. Susan Jones Knape
Live from The Bike Shed in downtown Los Angeles, the guys welcome A Case For Women founder Susan Jones Knape. Bob, Mauro and Susan dive into the shocking scale of rideshare abuse and why Roblox might be the scariest place your kid can hang out. It's strong pours, iced tea confessions, and a reminder that sometimes the most important work starts with simply listening. Welcome to hometown BOP in DTLA! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or you're interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: thesimonlawgroup.com fiorelegal.com attorneyshare.com justicehq.com coastalresearch.net clio.com caoc.org questsettlements.com ADDITIONAL SHOUTOUTS: acaseforwomen.com doctorsonliens.com
BIG TECH is Not Above THE LAW!! | Bourbon of Proof vs. Jamie Court
This time on Bourbon of Proof, the guys welcome longtime Consumer Watchdog and accident victim advocate Jamie Court. Bob and Mauro ask him about the decades he's spent weaponizing ballot initiatives against insurance companies and then learn all about his latest target... Uber! Jamie has proven many times that sometimes the only way to beat billion-dollar companies is to raise a little hell. The guys are also joined by fellow consumer advocate Geoff Wells from CAOC. Bottoms up from BOP's hometown LA event! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or you're interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: thesimonlawgroup.com fiorelegal.com attorneyshare.com justicehq.com coastalresearch.net clio.com caoc.org questsettlements.com 11med.com ADDITIONAL SHOUTOUTS: consumerwatchdog.org ppcpac.org
Finding GOOD ATTORNEYS Who Are Also GOOD PEOPLE | Bourbon of Proof vs. Brandon Herlihy
LAWFTY co-founder and legal-tech pioneer Brandon Herlihy joins the guys on yet another instalment of BOP NYC. Bob, Mauro and guest-host Ryan Rinella of RyMac Consulting (who you may also know from OpenJar Concepts) drill down on how Brandon is quietly helping reshape the way elite trial firms partner up across the country, and why he believes that aligning incentives ALWAYS delivers better results for clients. Data, disruption, and next-generation plaintiff strategy — cheers from Bourbon and Branch in Midtown Manhattan! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or you're interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!! thesimonlawgroup.com lawfty.com rymacconsulting.com
Be BOLD in Branding or Be IGNORED!! | Bourbon of Proof vs. Gary Sarner
This week on Bourbon of Proof, the guys go live from Bourbon & Branch in New York City with marketing renegade Gary Sarner and guest-host Maria Monroy of the Tip the Scales podcast. Bob and Mauro have Gary break down why 93% of America still listens to radio AND they get him to reveal the origin story behind his 220 (now-iconic) loud shirts! Cheers to another bourbon-fueled marketing masterclass from NYC! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or you're interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!! thesimonlawgroup.com roi360plus.com lawrank.com
MINDFULNESS and a Healthy Work/Life BALANCE! | Bourbon of Proof vs. Megan Whiteside
This week on Bourbon of Proof, the guys welcome nursing home abuse & neglect legal superstar Megan Whiteside - the only guest in show history to casually mention launching her own firm while pregnant with her fourth child! The episode is also guest-hosted by BOP veteran (and Bob's lovely wife) Christine Bullock. The crew breaks down the strategies for maintaining a balance between work and parenthood and how mindfulness tools are equally important at home AND in the courtroom! Another fantastic BOP episode in the books, namaste! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or you're interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!! thesimonlawgroup.com whitesidelegal.com
The CHESS MATCH of Expert TRUCKING LITIGATION | Bourbon of Proof vs. Ed Ciarimboli
This time on Bourbon of Proof, Bob and Mauro welcome national trucking law powerhouse Ed Ciarimboli. The guys dive deep on the multi-defendant, multi-jurisdictional puzzle that is modern trucking litigation, and Ed divulges his recipe for success! Guest-hosted by Law Rank president and fellow podcaster Maria Monroy, this is truly a can't miss instalment of your favorite law pod. Bottoms up from NYC! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or you're interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!! thesimonlawgroup.com fellermanlaw.com lawrank.com
Turning SOCIAL MEDIA Into a REFERRAL ENGINE! | Bourbon of Proof vs. Arkady Frekhtman
On Another episode of BOP from NYC, the guys welcome trial lawyer and YouTube "People's Champion" Arkady Frekhtman. Bob, Mauro, and Arkady are also joined by guest-host-extraordinaire Zach Barreto from Expert Institute. The gang discusses everything from the strategy behind building a law practice through social media, to trying traumatic brain-injury cases using human stories instead of medical jargon, all while sipping bourbon strong enough to power a lawn mower. Yet another reminder that justice in New York City is best served neat! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or you're interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!! thesimonlawgroup.com 866attylaw.com expertinstitute.com
Breaking Down the BUSINESS of LAW | Bourbon of Proof vs. Mary Ellen Murrah
On another Bourbon of Proof episode live from NYC, the guys welcome Vista Consulting boss/law firm growth guru Mary Ellen Murrah & trial lawyer/real-life Vista client Michael Rose! Bob, Mauro, Mary Ellen and Michael talk about scaling firms without blowing up culture and debate whether reading your own mail on airplanes is a sign of leadership... or just a cry for help. Cheers to leveling up, BOP style! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or you're interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!! thesimonlawgroup.com vistact.com
Fighting the GOOD Fight!! | Bourbon of Proof vs. Brett Turnbull
On another "Live from Savannah" episode, Bob and Mauro host Brett Turnbull, the Alabama legal powerhouse with verdicts so big they should come with a warning label. Between high-proof pours and courtroom war stories, they debate whether Brett (a former college QB) can still sling a football with any heat. Is Brett the John Elway of mass tort law?? Stick around and find out!
OVERCOMING Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Team LEADERSHIP!! | Bourbon of Proof vs. Alex Smith & Viraj Bindra
Live from Law-Di-Gras, the guys uncork some high-proof picks for NFL legend Alex Smith and Finch Legal founder Viraj Bindra. Bob, Mauro, Alex, and Viraj dive into imposter syndrome in pro football locker rooms, and whether quarterbacks, surgeons, and trial lawyers should ever be "price-capped." Cheers to Alex's philosophies on authentic leadership (with a side of typical Mauro shenanigans). This is Bourbon of Proof at its finest! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or you're interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!! POURS: Cat's Eye Distillery Obtainium Rye Whiskey, Whistle Pig Single Barrel Rye 10 Year, Whistle Pig Piggybank Rye 10 Year, Sweetens Cove Kennessee Bourbon By Peyton Manning
GIVING AWAY the Marketing Playbook for FREE!! | Bourbon of Proof vs. Nalini Prasad and Colleen Joyce
Bourbon of Proof is live from NYC and the guys welcome BluShark Digital's Nalini Prasad — legal-marketing mastermind and the only guest in show history who waited three years to be invited… then showed up pregnant and couldn't drink! Bob and Mauro are also joined by BOP alum Colleen Joyce who sits in as a guest host. They talk about everything from radical transparency in legal marketing to how to survive the conference circuit on bad Mexican booze and DoorDash Indian food you never actually eat. Cheers from the Big Apple! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or you're interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!!
Is AI About to EAT the Legal Industry?? | Bourbon of Proof vs. Jerry Zhou & Brandon Smith
This time on Bourbon of Proof, the guys crack open DragonCon bourbon for AI startup founder Jerry Zhou and legal gunslinger Brandon Smith. Bob, Mauro, Jerry, and Brandon dive into Dungeons & Dragons dice rolls, Cocaine Bear parenting decisions, and how artificial intelligence is (not-so-quietly) preparing to automate a significant swath of the legal industry. Cheers to some good, old-fashioned, bourbon-fueled dragon slaying! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!!