Best Marc Copes Podcasts (2025)

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Kids Returned In Three Months After Harassing Parents; With Ken Stacy And Nicole Price 54:51

4h ago54:51

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Slam The Gavel welcomes parents Kenneth Stacy and Nicole Price from Oklahoma. They talked about their ordeal while leaving Idaho Falls, Idaho which involved cybersecurity interference involving cell phones, SD cards, wiretapping and CPS absconding with their children. They both discussed that it took three months for them to get their children back…

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"Mystery Retired Judge" Revealed Along With Altered Transcripts; With Olga Wilson 38:03

6h ago38:03

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Slam The Gavel welcomes back Olga Wilson to the podcast. Olga was last on Season 5, Episode 274. Olga has been courageously exposing transcript falsification and corruption in the Butte County, Chico California family courts. On our last podcast, Olga shared how records were altered to erase evidence and silence her. Since then a shocking new devel…

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Punished For Speaking Out; With Jay Hughes 1:15:34

1d ago1:15:34

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Slam The Gavel welcomes Jay Hughes to the podcast. Jay Hughes has currently been volunteering as an Advisor for the NMFAO, the National Military Family Advocacy Organization. Jay discussed how he and his mother have been treated regarding a defamation lawsuit and family court. He also talked openly about his mother's cancer diagnosis and how she is…

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Aparna Nancherla (Live @ SXSW) 55:54

3d ago55:54

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Aparna Nancherla is a self-described “silly-billy” with her dry sense of humour mixed with hints of the existential, absurd and whimsy. She’s the author of Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself and Impostor Syndrome, and the voice behind Hollyhock on Bojack Horseman. Aparna has also appeared in A Simple Favor and Bob’s Burgers and written for Late Night …

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Chunks & Hunks (w/ Mike Mitchell) 1:09:30

22h ago1:09:30

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On this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally sit down with one of their best friends, actor/comedian Mike “Spoonman” Mitchell, to discuss their journey with semaglutides like Zepbound and Mounjaro, the realities of long COVID, and their glory days (between the ages of 0 and 10). Plus, Gabrus is great at coming to set empty, and…

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Federal Case Explained: Financial Extortion; With Amy Palacios 41:58

4d ago41:58

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Slam The Gavel welcomes back Amy Palacios to the podcast. Amy was last on the podcast Season 3, Episodes 146, 165 and 179; Season 4, Episodes 134, 145 and 150; Season 5, Episodes 22, 70, 73, 83, 186, 191 and 281. The last time Amy was on we discussed, "Proving The Pattern At The Federal Level." Amy has two ex husbands being represented by the same …

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Is my child ready for kindergarten readiness? (emotionally) 34:45

6d ago34:45

34:45

Send us a text Is your child ready for kindergarten from an emotional perspective? In this episode, Cindy discusses the emotional aspects of kindergarten readiness, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence and self-awareness in children. She introduces the tripartite model of parental socialization, which highlights how parents' emotion…

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Forgery And Adoption Fraud; With Marianne Perz 1:06:04

8d ago1:06:04

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Slam The Gavel welcomes Marianne Perz, from Canada on to the podcast. Marianne is a former national team athlete for ultramarathon running for Canada. She has been a mediator in civil procedure and in family matters for over 22 years. Her daughter remains stolen from her due to forgery of my signatures on adoption papers that the Court and Governme…

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Abby Wambaugh 1:27:37

9d ago1:27:37

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Abby Wambaugh is an American comedian, writer, and improviser who has made their mark on the UK comedy scene with The First 3 Minutes of 17 Shows, which earned them the Best Newcomer ISH Edinburgh Comedy Award. This month, they return to the Fringe with their hit show before it transfers Off-Broadway in the Autumn. We discuss the cultural shifts mo…

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Cards & Climbing (w/ Nelson Dellis) 1:10:52

9d ago1:10:52

1:10:52

On this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally sit down with six-time USA Memory Champion Nelson Dellis to talk about his Alzheimer’s charity, memorizing cards underwater, getting 50 meters from the summit of Everest, and, perhaps most exciting to the fellas, the science of card counting. Plus Pally can’t remember a single line f…

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Judge Wants To Jail Disabled Father On His Birthday; With Marc Fishman And Ann Elliott 1:41:10

11d ago1:41:10

1:41:10

Slam the Gavel welcomes back Marc Fishman to the podcast. He was last on the podcast Season 5, Episodes 202, 224, 240, 264 and 276. Today Marc is accompanied by Ann Elliott who was his Supervisor on the day of Marc's arrest on 12-15-18. She has also witnessed and testified to Parental Alienation of Marc's children and their behavior's toward their …

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A science-based tool that helps you shift your perspective (and build your resilience) 27:07

13d ago27:07

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the idea of “shifting your lens” — a powerful metaphor grounded in science that helps parents understand how their interpretation of a situation shapes their emotional response. Drawing on the work of psychologist James Gross and his research on cognitive reappraisal, we break down how the lens you’re wear…

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The Plan All Along: Legal And Financial Abuse; With William Sewell And Mike "Thunder" Phillips 1:07:01

13d ago1:07:01

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Slam The Gavel welcomes back William Sewell from SC to the podcast. William was last on Season 5, Episode 269. William was accompanied by Mike "Thunder" Phillips, Investigative Journalist, who has also been documenting William's case. Today, they discussed updates to William's case such as being extorted $60,950,00 in attorney fees to Attorney D. G…

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Kemah Bob 1:11:53

17d ago1:11:53

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Kemah Bob is a bold, fearless and sharply funny comedian, writer and producer originally from Houston, Texas and now based in London. Her debut show Miss Fortunate, which explored resilience, recovery and self-acceptance, was one of The Guardian’s Top 10 Comedy Shows of 2024. We discuss valuing authenticity over polished craft, navigating a bipolar…

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Kids For Cash Scandal Comes Full Circle in Luzerne County, PA; With David Thurston 1:18:30

16d ago1:18:30

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Slam the Gavel welcomes David Thurston to the podcast. David is a determined father and whistleblower from Luzerne County, Pennsylvania and a SURVIVOR of the KIDS FOR CASH SCANDAL. Now David has fought alone in Family Court since 2015 to protect his nonverbal, autistic daughter from abuze and systemic neglect, even after reporting SA by her mother'…

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False Transcripts And Administrative Hearing Update; With Mark Andrews 40:17

17d ago40:17

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Slam The Gavel welcomes back Mark Andrews to the podcast. Mark was last on Season 3, Episodes 13 and 23, Season 4, Episodes116 and 138, Season 5, Episode 29. The last time Mark was on he discussed the Federal Court updates. Today we discussed how the Sonoma County, CA Administrative Hearing went on for 2.5 hours. Mark's case is 23 years long. The j…

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The Weight Is From Within (w/ Marc Maron) 1:10:43

16d ago1:10:43

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On this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally sit down with one of their heroes, actor/comedian/podcast legend Marc Maron, to discuss crafting his new HBO special Panicked, co-starring in the Apple TV+ series Stick, moving between stand-up and dramatic acting, and all the things from Ethiopian food to Equinox that Marc is doing …

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Uniting Parental Alienation And Domestic Violence Parents; With Darlene Orvieto, Robert Garza And Kim Gordon 1:02:10

17d ago1:02:10

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Slam the Gavel welcomes Darlene Orvieto from MA, Kim Gordon and Robert Garza from TX to the podcast to discuss the delicate conversation between parents of Parental Alienation and Domestic Violence issues within the family court system. To Reach Robert Garza: robertgarza.us or Facebook To Reach Darlene Orvieto: Facebook/ Massachusetts Corruption Ex…

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When The Courts Rewrite Your Case: GOODBYE DUE PROCESS; With Phillip W. Simon 1:00:33

19d ago1:00:33

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Slam The Gavel welcomes back Phillip W. Simon from San Diego, California back to the podcast. Simon was last on Season 5, Episodes 5, 17, 18 and 21. What started as a family law dispute completely exploded when the court ignored a signed Interspousal Grant Deed AND falsely claimed that Phillip had retired from the military. That LIE was used to sei…

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The Elephant In The Room: False Allegations; With Steven Wade 51:00

19d ago51:00

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Slam The Gavel welcomes back Steven Wade, Family Law Specialist in the United Kingdom to the podcast. Steven Wade was last on the podcast Season 2, Episode 92 and Season 3, Episode 58, where we discussed speaking out on how to counter false allegations and how to succeed. Steven suggested that when a parent is faced with false allegations is to ans…

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Can Parenting Style Differences Hurt Your Child? Here's What the Science Says 32:02

20d ago32:02

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Send us a text Are you following positive parenting but your partner is more authoritarian? This is a common question I receive from parents and so in today's episode, I share a study that was fascinating to me. In this solo episode, I talk about how you can address parenting differences with your partner without making them feel bad, I chat about …

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BONUS: A Live Staying Alive, Next Guest Announcement!! 15:31

19d ago15:31

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Hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally have an announcement about the next guest for their upcoming live show at 7:30pm on Tuesday, August 5th at The Bell House in Brooklyn NY (and streaming around the globe on the Veeps platform): it’s the hilarious Liza Treyger (Survival Of The Thickest, Nope)! Plus the fellas catch up about their alarming weed toleranc…

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Change In Family Court Is Progressing; With PA State Representative, Jamie Flick 56:00

23d ago56:00

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Slam The Gavel is honored to have Pennsylvania State Representative Jamie Flick on the podcast. Jamie Flick represents Pennsylvania's 83rd Legislative District, serving parts of Lycoming and Union Counties. Today we discussed House Bill 378, which reduces the factors considered during child custody issues from 19 to 12. Mr. Flick's amendment improv…

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Marjolein Robertson 1:32:06

24d ago1:32:06

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Marjolein Robertson is an award-winning stand-up, improviser, and storyteller originally from Shetland. Nominated for the Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award and the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Comedy Award, her Fringe shows Marj and O both sold out and earned rave reviews! We discuss how she accidentally started with hour-long comedy shows, …

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Poles & Planes (w/ Nicole Byer) 57:47

23d ago57:47

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On this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally sit down with their good friend, comedian/actor Nicole Byer, to discuss pole dancing for fitness, Kuato vs Watto, skydiving, vaping on planes, and the hair of the dog. Plus, Gabrus hugs a flight attendant when he forgets how to be a person, and Pally has a cautionary tale about Ambie…

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The Damage Counselors Can Do To Families; With Marineka Bowman 1:09:26

26d ago1:09:26

1:09:26

Slam the Gavel welcomes Marineka Bowman to the podcast. Marineka was last on Season 3, Episodes 104, 131, 159, 160, 174 and 184, Season 4, Episodes 22, 48 and 61, Season 5, Episodes 149, 210, 238, 248, 256, 258, 263, 271 and 275. HELLO DOGE and Pam Bondi. Today, Marineka Bowman updated us on her case where the counselor, Swiyah Whittinington, with …

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How does your child respond to stress in conflict? 19:55

27d ago19:55

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Send us a text Have you ever asked yourself this question? In today's episode, I give you a different perspective on your child's behaviour....understanding how they respond to conflict. This is important because it impacts their behaviour in conflict (which is what we see when they "misbehave"). I hope you enjoy this solo episode! SOURCES: I look …

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BONUS: A Live Staying Alive, First Guest Announcement!! 12:40

26d ago12:40

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Hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally have an announcement about the first guest for their upcoming live show at 7:30pm on Tuesday, August 5th at The Bell House in Brooklyn NY (and streaming around the globe on the Veeps platform): it’s Carolyn Brown, MS RD, a registered dietician and integrative nutritionist who works with Eaton Botanicals on their line…

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Improv & Impulse Control (w/ Dr. Heather Berlin) 1:17:02

1M ago1:17:02

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On this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally invite neuroscientist and clinical psychologist Dr. Heather Berlin to discuss the neural basis of improvisation, making novel associations to keep your brain healthy and active, and her forthcoming book about the science of impulse control and the effects of fame on the brain. Plus A…

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The Victim, The Pawn And Retaliation; With Mandy Greenway And Rhonda Vicker 1:21:36

1M ago1:21:36

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Slam The Gavel welcomes Mandy Greenway and Rhonda Vicker to the podcast. Mandy has been involved with the Allegheny County PA "family" court for the last three years. She is now on her third judge, Judge Pat Sweeney. Apparently Mandy filed a PFA on her ex that was granted due to physical and verbal abuse at a custody exchange at a local police stat…

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I wish I were a more playful parent 23:51

1M ago23:51

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Send us a text In this episode of the Reflective Parenting Podcast, host Cindy Hovington delves into the transformative power of playfulness in parenting. Drawing from personal experiences and expert insights, Cindy explores how embracing play can enhance parent-child connections and support emotional development. Discover practical tips to integra…

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Family Court Judge Recuses In Idaho; With Attorney Bethany Niman and Sarah 59:11

1M ago59:11

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Slam the Gavel welcomes back Attorney Bethany Niman to the podcast. Attorney Bethany was last on Season 5, Episode 273. Attorney Bethany Niman is a solo lawyer with Bright Star Law in Idaho. Her focus is on family and criminal law. Today we updated the case from June 26th, where Judge Chad Gulstrom, really didn't want to hear what Attorney Niman ha…

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Daniel Foxx 1:22:02

1M ago1:22:02

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Daniel Foxx is an award-winning comedian, writer and viral sketch sensation. His debut show VILLAIN earned rave reviews at the 2023 Fringe and has recently completed a worldwide tour. Off stage, Daniel co-wrote the hit musical Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch, and is now developing a series based on one of his much-loved online…

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Proving The Pattern At The Federal Level; With Amy Palacios 1:00:31

1M ago1:00:31

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Slam the Gavel welcomes back Amy Palacios to the podcast. Amy was last on Season 3, Episodes 146, 165 and 179; Season 4, Episodes 134, 145 and 150; Season 5, Episodes 22, 70, 73, 83, 186 and 191. Amy came back onto update her case as Attorney H. Jay White's sadistic, repetitive behavior CONTINUES as he schedules two hearings at the same time on Jul…

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Kids & Wake-Up Calls (w/ Andy Richter) 1:09:57

1M ago1:09:57

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On this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally sit down with one of their heroes, actor/comedian/good egg Andy Richter, to talk about managing depression, how New York City can keep you in shape whether you’re trying or not, what the work of being a dad means to them, and Andy gets real about a past health scare. Plus, Pally has …

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SENSITIVE MATERIAL: It's Child Psychological Abuse; With Kenneth Gottfried 1:16:46

1M ago1:16:46

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Slam the Gavel welcomes back Kenneth Gottfried to the podcast. Kenneth was last on Season 2, Episodes 108, 122 and 148, Season 3, Episode 98, Season 4, Episodes 5, 64 and 212. "CHILD PSYCHOLOGICAL ABUSE, The essential Guide to Stopping Parental Alienation In Its Tracks! A step-by-step strategy for parents and lawyers to end child psychological abus…

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Invalidation in your relationship: Understanding the impact of dismissing emotions 29:08

1M ago29:08

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Send us a text In this podcast episode, I delve into invalidation and its significant impact on romantic relationships. I highlight common invalidating statements such as "Why are you upset?", "You're overreacting," or "Calm down," explaining that these make a partner feel their emotions are wrong, unjustified, or excessive. This can lead to increa…

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Losing Moments And Milestones And The Solutions; With James Schoch 1:06:39

1M ago1:06:39

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Slam the Gavel welcomes back James Schoch to the podcast. James was last on Season 3, Episodes 3, 37 and 109 and Season 4, Episodes 81, 113. Today we discussed updates to his case and the growing trend of putting Family First. We discussed Mike "Thunder" Phillips article on Substack, "A Second Declaration: How The Family Court Crisis Mirrors The Re…

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The System Is 100% Of The Problem; With Dave Weigel 1:35:49

2M ago1:35:49

1:35:49

Slam the Gavel welcomes back Dave Weigel to the podcast. Dave was last on Season 5, Episode 230. Dave is a top money manager in New York who comes to us via his advocacy work, a pretty far off way from Wall Street. He's perhaps more well known to some as the Family Court Fraud Warrior on social media and in the press. His divorce in NYC is now into…

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Trainer Tips & Sauna Dips (w/ Ryan Stanger) 1:04:55

2M ago1:04:55

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On this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally sit down with their good friend, actor, comedian, and personal trainer Ryan Stanger, to talk about the benefits of hyperbaric chambers, barrel saunas vs infrared, what to look for when choosing a trainer, and Stanger really tries to make his Three Pigs metaphor work. Plus, Gabrus wan…

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