The Armchair Attorney® Podcast
The Armchair Attorney® Podcast is program hosted by the Armchair Attorney® himself, Matthew M. Leffler. Matthew is a real-life attorney with a curious mind and a passion for how things work. From law to supply chain and everything in-between, he bridges the gap between education and entertainment.
Episodes
91 episodes
A Valentine's Day Special!
In this installment, we have a Valentine's Day Special with the one & only Kary Jablonski! Now I've been a fan of Kary for a...
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Episode 91
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51:55
Freight Essentials v GlobalTranz
In this installment we talk about the Freight Essentials v. GlobalTranz &
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Episode 90
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1:05:25
Silver Linings
Over the last few years we've seen an explosion of freight-related creators building incredible audiences. And that appetite isn't going anywhere. In our latest episode, we welcome A...
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Episode 89
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56:06
We Are Freight
In this installment, I sit down with Tristan Bordallo, CEO & Founder of Iamfr8, a California-based trucki...
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Episode 88
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52:13
Diagnostics Done Right
In this installment, we welcome back friend of the show Tyler Robertson, CEO of Diesel Laptops, the leading heavy duty diagnostics &am...
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Episode 87
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48:18
FreightVana to Acquire Loadsmith
In this installment, we welcome back friend of the show, Shannon Breen, of FreightVana fame to give us a rundown of the latest news coming out...
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Episode 86
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33:57
I am the Law! An FMCSA Regulatory Update
Once again we welcome back friend of the show, Brandon Wiseman, to do a deep dive on the latest regulations from the FMCSA. From clearinghouse to broker transparency, seed regulators to auton...
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Episode 85
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59:58
FourKites Settles Legal Battles with project44
Freight visibility platform, FourKites, Inc., did not see this one coming. A couple months ago, I covered the mo...
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Episode 84
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31:07
Trailers are the Future of Logistics
I love trailers. You love trailers. We all love trailers! And this episode, I am joined by Craig Barth, Chief Financial Officer of
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Episode 83
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28:26
The Metamorphosis - Part 1
The Metamorphosis (1915) by Franz Kafka is a surreal novella that follows the story of Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman who wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a giant insect. As Gregor grapples with his new horrifying form,...
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52:27
The End of a Cycle
In this installment of Fleeting Conversations, we welcome back friends of the show, Ken Adamo, Chief of Analytics at DAT Freight & Analytics, as...
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Episode 81
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1:03:33
Mutha Trucker News
Over the past decade, Alex Mai has transformed the media landscape with unparalleled content geared towards truckers & transportation enthusiasts. As the Founder & ...
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Episode 80
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57:24
Forward Air - The Story Continued
Without a doubt the Forward Air & Omni merger was the most interesting merger I have followed. Here's the TL;DR: Publicly-traded trucking company tries to acquire PE-backed freight forwarder. Deal is structured to circumvent a share...
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Episode 79
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18:16
Countdown to January 15, 2025
The International Longshoremen's Association & United States Maritime Alliance announced they reached a tentative deal Thursday night. The tentative agreement is for a wage increase of around 62% over six years & extend the master cont...
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Episode 78
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1:01:04
103 Days.
You have 103 days to get your affairs in order. 103 Days.The International Longshoremen's Association & United States Maritime Alliance announced they reached a tentative deal Thursday night. The tentative agreement is for a wage i...
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Episode 77
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4:09
The Next Supply Chain Crisis
In our latest installment of Fleeting Conversations, we welcome Salvatore Mercogliano, PhD to the program. The topic, the next supply chain crisis. The Unite...
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Episode 76
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1:06:54
Thermonuclear Jury Verdicts, A Breakdown
Safely delivering freight on time & undamaged is difficult even under the best of circumstances. And while professional driving is among the most common jobs in the US, it remains among the most dangerous. But it's getting harder. Much hard...
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Episode 75
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1:03:29
Business is Personal
In our latest installment of Fleeting Conversations, we are joined by Charlie Saffro, Founder & CEO of
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Episode 74
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57:48
The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe (1839)
Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American writer, poet, and literary critic, whose macabre and gothic tales left an indelible mark on American literature. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Poe faced a tumultuous early life marked by the death of...
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Episode 73
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1:02:09
The Modern 4PL
In Episode 72 of Fleeting Conversations, we welcome Sam Martinez, VP of Modern 4PL Strategy at
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Episode 72
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55:10
Connected Services with Paul Burgoyne
In our latest episode of Fleeting Conversations, ol' Armchair Attorney® welcomes
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Episode 71
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55:23
But is your truck safe?
In episode 70 of Fleeting Conversations, we welcome back friend of the show, Brandon Wiseman, transportation lawyer & DOT guru. Brandon is the President & Founder of
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Episode 70
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1:00:46
Hold the Freight!
What happens when freight is held hostage? While rates remain in the favor of most shippers, the rise of freight fraud & theft continues to grow. In episode 69 of Fleeting Conversations, we welcome
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Episode 69
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1:01:42
What Happens when Federal District Courts Conflict?
Non-competes: A tale of two lawsuits. Yesterday, in case no. 24-CV-01743, a US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania denied a motion for preliminary injunction thereby paving the way for the FTC's ban on nonco...
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Episode 68
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19:24