The Counselor and The Con
A true crime comedy podcast that brings together a former criminal turned comedian and a current lawyer turned true crime enthusiast to dip into stories from the world of crime and punishment.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 9
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2021
420 SPECIAL - Interview with Colt Demorris
On this special episode of the Counselor & the Con marijuana legal reform activist, public speaker, and founder/ executive director of El Paso NORML (the National Organization for the Reform of Marij…
Episode 8 - Crimes of Passion
Valentine’s Day 2021 has passed, but crimes of passion can happen any time of year. In this episode, Kam and Iggy discuss when love goes bad and the moment where heartache turns into homicide. Even…
Episode 7 - "Scarred" Straight
On this episode of The Counselor and the Con, we take a look at a controversial tool utilized in the American justice system with at-risk youth. The “Scared Straight” programs that gained popularity …
Episode 6 - (Police Interactions Part DEUX) w/ Comedian Ponchi Herrera
Show Notes
In this episode, we continue our multi-part series on interactions with law enforcement. We start out talking about an important lesson taken from the impact of the job on the mental heal…
Episode 5 - The 5-0 Episode
In this episode, we begin a multi-part series on interactions with law enforcement. It is our goal to discuss these events from multiple perspectives, both positive and negative. Hear about the ret…
Episode 4 - BONUS - Murder on the Stage!
No sources this week folks! Iggy and Kam discuss a special event the night before, and Iggy talks about his close ties to the law enforcement community. Also, Kam recaps the past three episodes whil…
Episode 3 - Gateway Crimes
Show notes – Episode 3
Kam gets Iggy to open up about his family and living circumstances that led to his very first crime. Don’t worry though, it’s not all feelings and sad tales of juvenile delinque…
Episode 2 - Note Jobs w/guest ANTHONY PEREZ
It turns out Iggy isn’t the only former criminal turned comedy! Kam and Iggy sit down with nationally touring stand-up Anthony Perez to talk about his prior life of crime in this episode about Note …
Episode 1 - Burglary Tidbits
Counselor Kam Nichols and former Con turned comedian Iggy Samaniego kick off their very first episode with a dive into Iggy’s area of expertise…burglary! Tune in for true crime stories from a burgla…