The People’s Court Podcast

The People’s Court Podcast

The honorable Judge Marilyn Milian presides over the four-time Emmy award winning "The People’s Court." For more than two decades, Milian has dispensed justice and provided legal insight in the courtroom where justice and reality collide. And now, you can take the show on the go with "The People’s Court Podcast." "The People’s Court Podcast" draws on ordinary people who have filed grievances in civil court and have opted to have their cases heard and mediated by Judge Milian. Running the gamut from disputes between neighbors and family members, to dissatisfied customers suing businesses, Milian's decisions – based on current law – are final and binding. Joining Milian is multiple Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter Harvey Levin, who serves as the series’ host and legal reporter. In the courtroom, Milian is joined by court officer Douglas McIntosh. Doug Llewelyn interviews litigants after a decision has been rendered in their cases. read less

Our Editor's Take

The People's Court Podcast is a great listen for audiences who enjoy hearing about legal cases. This podcast is the audio version of The People's Court. That is the popular TV show that has featured compelling cases since its 1981 debut. These episodes feature cases that would be in small claims court. Instead, the plaintiffs and defendants agreed to be on the show and accept whatever the ruling is here. This podcast provides insight into how each ruling impacts all people involved. And it doesn't leave out comedic relief. Judge Marilyn Milian is more than a good jurist. She is also entertaining and funny.

Before joining the show, Judge Milian had an extensive career. She attended law school at Georgetown University. After graduating with her J.D., she spent a year working at Harvard Law School. From there, she continued her career in Florida. She was an assistant state attorney and a local judge. In 2001, Judge Milian took the bench on The People's Court. Today, she is the longest-standing justice in the show's history. She has presided over the action-packed courtroom for over two decades.

Listeners applaud Judge Milian for her toughness and her unbiased views of the law. She asks the right questions, accepts no excuses, and figures out even the most confusing cases. Cases include tenant disputes and catering catastrophes. She also deals with squatting sisters and nasty neighbors. She solves issues involving unpaid loans, lackadaisical landlords, and everyone between. And she does it all while deciding what's fair, right, and just.

The People's Court Podcast is ideal for listeners of shows like Court TV Podcast, 48 Hours, and True Crime Daily.

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Introducing The People’s Court Podcast — Premiering June 21

Introducing The People’s Court Podcast — Premiering June 21

Television’s Emmy Award-winning “The People’s Court” is now available as a podcast! The honorable Judge Marilyn Milian dispenses justice and provides legal insight in the courtroom where justice and reality collide. New podcasts are available every weekday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episodes

'Nasty Neighbors' & 'Vexing an Ex'

'Nasty Neighbors' & 'Vexing an Ex'

The plaintiff brings her neighbor to court. She says the defendant crashed into her car, and she thinks it was vengeance because they don’t get along. She’s suing for car damages. The defendant thinks the plaintiff is a troublemaker and she won’t leave him alone. He’s countersuing for pain and suffering. The plaintiff brings his ex-girlfriend to court. He says he loaned her money on several different occasions, but she hasn’t paid him back. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant argues she gave him a lot of money when they were together. She thinks this lawsuit is just a way of harassing her. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Treating a Tenant Terribly' & 'Doing Something Unethical'

'Treating a Tenant Terribly' & 'Doing Something Unethical'

First, the plaintiff rented a room in the defendant’s house. She says the house was disgusting because there were bugs and the septic tank overflowed. She moved out and is suing for her security deposit back. The defendant argues the plaintiff was the one who caused the septic tank to overflow, and she was a nightmare tenant. Plus, the plaintiff went to the defendant’s salon to get her hair straightened. She says the defendant used a chemical in her hair, and now her hair is ruined. She’s suing for three years’ worth of salon services. The defendant argues the plaintiff refuses to cut off her damaged hair, which is why it looks bad. He’s countersuing for business interference. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Get That Beast Out Of My House' & 'Getting Hostile Over a Hostel'

'Get That Beast Out Of My House' & 'Getting Hostile Over a Hostel'

The plaintiff rehomed her dog at the defendant’s house, but the defendant said the dog didn’t get along her own pet. When the plaintiff went to pick up the dog, he was bloody and injured. She had to take him to the vet, so she’s suing for medical bills. The defendant argues the dog was vicious and she never did anything to him. The plaintiff rented a room at the defendant’s hostel, but then his clothes were stolen. He’s suing for damages. The defendant says she can’t put cameras in rooms, but she did provide a locker with a lock for the plaintiff to put his belongings in, so it’s not her fault if he didn’t use it. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Causing a Family Fall Out' & 'Dissing Her Sister'

'Causing a Family Fall Out' & 'Dissing Her Sister'

The plaintiff brings one of her sisters to court. She says the defendant broke her television and Xbox, so she’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s husband put her in a chokehold, and he’s the one who fell on the TV. The plaintiff brings her two siblings to courts. She says she loaned her late brother’s car to her other siblings, but they crashed it, so she’s suing for the cost of the car and the tow. The defendants don’t think they owe her because it wasn’t their fault. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Losing It' & 'Calling It Curtains'

'Losing It' & 'Calling It Curtains'

First, the plaintiff rented an apartment to the defendant. He claims the defendant pushed him and injured him. He also says her boyfriend slashed his tires, so he’s suing for medical expenses, ripped tires, and pain and suffering. The defendant argues the plaintiff pushed her, so she pushed him back. She’s countersuing for emotional distress and moving costs Then, the plaintiff was hired by the defendants to clean and reinstall their drapes. He says they haven’t paid, so he’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendants claim they agreed to have the plaintiff clean the drapes but not replace the linings them. They think he’s committing elder abuse by upcharging them. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Burning Rubber With an Ex' & 'Some People Can Never Be Satisfied'

'Burning Rubber With an Ex' & 'Some People Can Never Be Satisfied'

First, the plaintiff claims her ex-boyfriend keeps slashing her tires, so she's suing. The defendant denies slashing the plaintiff's tires. He believes someone else must be causing the damage because it's not him. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendants to build her another bedroom in her house. The plaintiff alleges the defendants did a terrible job, so she had to hire someone else. The plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendants insist they did an excellent job. They're countersuing for wages owed and supplies. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Doing Squat' & 'Being All Wet'

'Doing Squat' & 'Being All Wet'

First, the plaintiff hired the defendant to redo the bathrooms in his house. The defendant barely did anything and refuses to return payments, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he put a lot of work into the plaintiff's house. The plaintiff failed to provide all of the materials he needed to complete the job, according to the defendant. Then, the plaintiff brought his car to the defendant's carwash. In the middle of the wash, the plaintiff's car crashed into another vehicle, so the plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant defends himself and says the car in front of the plaintiff's applied their brakes. The defendant doesn't believe he or his business is responsible for the damage Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'The Rules Are The Rules' & 'Having a Vicious Propensities'

'The Rules Are The Rules' & 'Having a Vicious Propensities'

First, the plaintiffs rented a house from the defendant but decided not to renew the lease. The plaintiffs are in court because the defendant won't return the security deposit they're owed, so they're suing. The defendant argues the plaintiffs didn't give him 60 days' notice, so he doesn't owe anything. The defendant is countersuing for loss of rent Then, the plaintiff took a walk in her neighborhood when the defendant's dog bit her. The plaintiff had to get a shot and medication, so she's suing for medical costs. The defendant believes her dog just barked at the plaintiff. Her Yorkie would never bite anyone. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Backing Up And Cracking Up' & 'Poor Pumbling Progress'

'Backing Up And Cracking Up' & 'Poor Pumbling Progress'

First, the plaintiff says the defendant backed into his car, so he's suing for damages. The defendant argues he has backup sensors on his vehicle and never even hit the plaintiff's car. Then, the plaintiff hired and paid the defendant to install some pipes, but he never did the job, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant is in court defending himself and says he went to the house three times, but the plaintiff never purchased the materials like she agreed to do. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Unfriending a Friend' & 'Jumping The Gun'

'Unfriending a Friend' & 'Jumping The Gun'

First, the plaintiff says she and the defendant went to Hawaii, but the defendant is trying to get out of paying for her half, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues she has already given the plaintiff money, but she's trying to tack on extra expenses the defendant didn't agree to. Then, the plaintiff's son parked his car in front of the defendant's house. The defendant wrongfully towed the vehicle, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists he had every right to tow the car because it blocked his driveway. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Blowing Off a Storm' & 'Creating a Moldy Situation' & 'Frying a Guy's Laptop'

'Blowing Off a Storm' & 'Creating a Moldy Situation' & 'Frying a Guy's Laptop'

First, the plaintiff paid for the defendant's DJ services for his wedding. However, a hurricane had different ideas, and the wedding was canceled. The defendant agreed to refund the plaintiff but never did, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues cancelations must be made 30 days before the event to get a refund, and the plaintiff canceled three days prior. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to inspect her house before she purchased it, and he gave her a clean bill of sale. After buying the home, the plaintiff hired another company, and they found toxic black mold, so the plaintiff is suing the defendant for a refund. The defendant says he reported issues when inspecting the house, but the plaintiff paid no mind to the defendant's report. Plus, the plaintiff brought his computer to the defendant's shop, and during the repair, it was damaged. The plaintiff is suing for the value of the computer. The defendant insists the plaintiff's computer had issues before he worked on it. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Not Being a Model Businessman' & 'Not Losing it Fast Enough'

'Not Being a Model Businessman' & 'Not Losing it Fast Enough'

The plaintiff hired the defendant to create a costume for him for a runway contest. However, the defendant failed to deliver, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant defends himself and claims he made two amazing jackets for the plaintiff, so he denies owing. The plaintiff went to the defendant, a weight doctor, to lose some pounds. Unfortunately, the plaintiff claims she didn't lose any weight, so she's suing for a refund. The defendant is in court defending himself and insists the plaintiff did lose 11 pounds in 14 days. She just didn't think it was enough, and then the plaintiff bailed on the program early. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Making Mom Mad' & 'Letting The Music Die'

'Making Mom Mad' & 'Letting The Music Die'

The plaintiff is in court suing her daughter, who she claims hasn't yet paid back a loan for a cell phone. The defendant argues the plaintiff gave her the loan as a "guilt gift." The plaintiff is in court because he claims he planned to hire the defendant to DJ a party. However, the job didn't pan out, but the defendant hasn't yet paid back the deposit, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff gave him the money to reserve his services. As a result, the defendant gave up other jobs, so he believes he owes nothing. The defendant is countersuing for lost wages. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'That's One Chilly Neighbor' & 'Tusseling With a Tenant'

'That's One Chilly Neighbor' & 'Tusseling With a Tenant'

The plaintiff parked her car at her boyfriend’s house, and one night during a rainstorm, a branch fell on her vehicle and damaged it. The tree is half on her boyfriend’s property and half on the defendant’s land, so she’s suing the defendant for half of the insurance deductible. The defendant thinks the plaintiff is trying to extort her because she didn’t say anything to her until five months later. The plaintiff rented a room in the defendant’s house. He says the defendant attacked him in the middle of the night, and the two men got into a physical altercation. He was handcuffed and the defendant changed the locks on him. He never got his property back, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff was inappropriate with a female roommate. He says the plaintiff punched him in the face and had a knife with him, so he’s countersuing for hospital bills and pain and suffering. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Doggy Disaster' & 'Telling a Feline-Fib'

'Doggy Disaster' & 'Telling a Feline-Fib'

The plaintiff was hired by the defendant to put her dog’s logo and picture on a jacket and shirts. She says the plaintiff was happy with the work, but now refuses to pay for the work, so she’s suing. The defendant thinks the plaintiff did a terrible job. She claims she got a receipt that the money went through, so she doesn’t owe anything else. The plaintiff, a real estate agent, found the defendants an apartment. She claims the defendants lied about having a pet, which caused the landlord to cancel their contract. She’s suing for the broker fee. The defendants argue they were willing to give their cat to someone else, but then the landlord changed her mind. They don’t think they need to pay the plaintiff’s commission. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Cutting Off an IT Guy' & 'Short Changing a Guy'

'Cutting Off an IT Guy' & 'Short Changing a Guy'

The plaintiff was hired by the defendant to revamp his business site. He argues the defendant stopped paying, so he’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff is charging him a monthly maintenance fee, which he never agreed to pay. He doesn’t think he owes anything. He’s countersuing for the money he originally paid the plaintiff. The plaintiff, a handyman, was hired by the defendant to do work around his house. He says the defendant stopped paying him, so he’s suing for what he’s owed and pain and suffering. The defendant argues the plaintiff didn’t wear a mask to her house in the middle of the pandemic and he did a terrible job. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Ripping Off A Kid' & 'Faking It'

'Ripping Off A Kid' & 'Faking It'

The plaintiff says he rented the defendant’s townhouse sight unseen. Even though he moved out, the defendant won’t return what he’s owed, so he’s suing. The defendant says the plaintiff bounced a check and broke the lease. He’s countersuing for additional repairs The plaintiff says he watched the defendant’s dog, but now she’s stiffing him on his pay. He’s suing for what he’s owed. The defendant says she paid him everything he was owed, and he even threatened to keep her dog. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Friends and Good Neighbors No More' & 'Doggone Disaster, Darn It!'

'Friends and Good Neighbors No More' & 'Doggone Disaster, Darn It!'

The plaintiff says the defendant is a friend, but his kid scratched up her car and she needs to be compensated. She’s suing for the repair cost. The defendant says his kid never admitted to scratching it, but he offered to pay to have it buffed out. The plaintiff says the defendant let her dog roam the streets and attack her dog so badly that her pet needed emergency care to survive. She’s suing for the veterinary bill. The defendant says the plaintiff is suing her for things her dog didn’t do. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Refusing To Take the Blame' & 'Getting Into a Sticky Situation'

'Refusing To Take the Blame' & 'Getting Into a Sticky Situation'

First, the plaintiff says he brought he car to the defendant’s car wash, but he hit a huge pothole in the parking lot and it destroyed his tire. Since the defendant won’t cover the cost, he’s suing him. The defendant says he has no clue how the tire was punctured, and he’s not responsible. Then, the plaintiff says she hired the defendant to renovate countertops at her salon, but she did a bad job and left sticky resin and sharp corners. She’s suing for repair costs. The defendant insists she did a fine job, and the plaintiff still owes her money. She’s countersuing for the remainder of her fee. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'A Camper Calamity' & 'Causing Some Wedding Day Blues'

'A Camper Calamity' & 'Causing Some Wedding Day Blues'

First, the plaintiff says she bought a camper from the defendant. When she went to the DMV to register it, they informed her the camper had never been registered before, so the defendant needed to fix that before she could get the title. The defendant is refusing to do so, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant insists she told the plaintiff the camper had never been on the road, and it was an as-is sale. Then, the plaintiff says the defendant asked her to be a bridesmaid, so she spent money on a dress and the bachelorette party. The defendant changed her mind, and now the plaintiff is suing for the money she spent. The defendant says the plaintiff didn’t follow her rules and never showed up for fittings. She refuses to pay her anything. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices