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the truth or derek show

the truth or derek show

by Derek Smith

Daily News True Crime

Season 1

S01E18 Goldilocks Schiffer and Fried Chicken Franz/Stealing steaks n Baby Food to buy Drugs

On today's episode, Josh Schiffer stops by with hair as Fantastic Franz gets a ring doorbell to talk what life would be like if lawyering didn't work out, stealing food to buy drugs and why automatic toilet seats are awesome. Complicated prison gangs, why the only winners are lawyers in some cases and how maybe Bill Cosby was misunderstood. A fast food restaurant draft, Fani Willis, what is a poutine and why Beef and Broccoli is king. all that and more.......

S01E17 Schiffer and a Slow Motion Franz/Don't admit to a murder on a prison phone

On Todays episode, Joshua Schiffer is here and our beloved Franz Borghardt steps into the slow motion machine to discuss clients trading sex for legal services. also, the complicated "GAME" of jury selection, not so fun with facial hair and a little Alec Baldwin. Why you should not admit to murder on a prison phone, picking which clients to take and how doing nothing can get you in really hot water. Some advice on hating your boss, what I am best and worst at and how we love pilots with calm voices, and so much more.....

S01E16 The Great Joseph Scott Morgan/Find the liver and sign your name

On todays Truth or Derek show, The incredible Joseph Scott Morgan (host of the legendary podcast,, Body Bags ) joins us to talk everything forensic death investigation! what happens after you die, investigating deaths and how it might be a bad idea to cut open a dead body to take its temperature and sign your name. working in the morgue, teaching the next generation and how not all hangings are suicides. Autopsy's, Time of Death, Silence of the Lambs and so much more!!!!!!!

More Josh and Franz/Paying Lawyers with Guns and Sex

On todays episode, we actually figured out a logical solution to curb gun violence, although Franz showed up late and missed it, how class action lawsuits work, and the math on how much human beings are worth!! Being stuck in space or water, skunks vs alligators, best meals ever and our legal crew breaks down their favorite rock bands from the last 40 years!!!!!

Franz is never late and Schiffer is awesome/Paying for sex with cash is not a good idea

on todays episode Franz Borghardt shows up on time, and talks about music, class action, fake yogurt and ordering prostitutes online. Joshua Schiffer eventually chimes in with having a bad memory in court, Janet Jackson and who we love at halftime (Janet Jackson's Nudity) Franz's awesome taste in music and how Elton john might be better than Billy Joel. a whole rundown on how Fani Willis blew it,  how pat sajak has the best job in the world and why you can buy body parts at harvard for pennies on the dollar..

Sensational Schiffer and Fantastic Franz/Shiny Silver Mafia Suits

On Todays episode, Joshua Schiffer and Franz Borghardt stop by to talk about what to wear and what not to wear in court, the magic of make-up and taking Dui's Vs Murders. also a little judging a book by its cover, owning a law firm/16-24 hr days and loving haters despite the occasional death threat. not drinking and driving, city workers saving the world and a really interesting trip to a CCR concert, all that and more....

Franz and Rachel/swingers are people too

On todays episode, Legendary attorney Franz Borghardt is joined by the amazing Rachel Kaufman!!! we talk everything... friending serial killers, winning over juries and government waste. we also talk why swinging is ok, billing by the hour and why its important not to confuse a jury. all that and more....

Joshing with Rachel/Not Drinking and AI

On Todays episode Rachel "The angry ray of light" Kaufman joins The Great Joshua Schiffer to discuss everything in the news this week. as well as why the Legal system is so bogged down with no hope in sight, why Alex Murdaugh and Donald Trump's deep pockets can keep courts busy forever. The sad realization of what happens in prison, What Prosecution could learn from defense and why a no nonsense badass lawyer is what you need. All that some AI music and what i might sound like podcasting drunk, And So Much More.......

The FBIs Best, Mr Frank Figliuzzi

On Todays episode we get to chat with the amazing Frank Figliuzzi. The former assistant director of the FBI tells us about some unforgettable cases, some fascinating information about 9/11, January 6th, Anthrax Poisoning, Domestic Terrorism and so much more. we also touch on a little of the new conspiracy theories out there.

The Queen of True Crime

On todays episode, We dive deep into the mysterious case of Tiffany Valliante, Then the Queen of True Crime, Sheryl "Mac" McCollum stops by to talk everything CSI. Oj Simpson, Rex Heuermann and Nancy Grace plus so much more, the Great MAC never leaves a stone unturned.

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