Court Puts Geragos on Blast Over ‘2 Angry Men’ Podcast
Oh, look, the Diddy trial just picked up a spicy new subplot—now the judge is moonlighting as a podcast critic. At a May 7 hearing in Los Angeles, Judge Mary Strobel actually warned defense attorney Mark Geragos that she’ll be tuning into his “2 Angry Men” podcast to make sure he stays mum about the case. According to TMZ, Strobel reminded Geragos that a standing gag order bars any public commentary that might influence jurors or taint witness testimony (TMZ, The Hollywood Reporter). And yes, she named the show on record—so much for subtlety.
In court, Strobel refused to advance a defense motion until Geragos pledged not to spill trial tea on air. Her exact words? She’ll be “listening” and “following” every episode for any slip-ups. Variety reports she specifically flagged Geragos for discussing pending motions and witness credibility outside the courtroom—classic extrajudicial commentary that can land you in contempt (Variety). With Diddy facing multiple counts of sexual assault and harassment, the judge is clearly not in the mood for side-stage legal theater.
For anyone who’s forgotten, Geragos co-hosts “2 Angry Men” with ex-CNN anchor Areva Martin. Their format thrives on legal hot takes—often dissecting ongoing cases in real time. But when your own client’s fate hangs in the balance, bashing witnesses or hinting at hidden evidence becomes a big no-no. Public records show Strobel imposed this gag order back in April to protect the jury pool and uphold fair trial rights. She’s now making it personal: slip up on the podcast, and you might earn a citation for contempt.
Geragos, known for headline-grabbing defenses (hello, Michael Jackson and Johnny Depp trials), tried to push back after the bench warning. He maintains his right to free speech and insists “2 Angry Men” is purely educational. Still, Strobel cut him off, stressing that no attorney is above court rules—even if they’re a media darling. She reminded counsel that any violation could trigger fines or even time behind bars, and again pointedly referenced her “listening ear.”
Meanwhile, prosecutors nodded in approval, eager to keep defense chatter off Spotify and Apple Podcasts. They’ve already moved to strike portions of pretrial filings that they claim were previewed on Geragos’ show. With jury selection slated for later this month, tensions are peaking—and both sides know that every word outside these walls could prove costly.
So there you have it—a courtroom showdown where microphones meet martinis, and judges double as podcast monitors. What to watch next? Will Geragos stay silent—or risk striking a nerve on “2 Angry Men”? Stay tuned; this circus is just getting started. Nothing shocking here, folks. Let’s all act surprised. And that’s today’s dose of reality. You’re welcome.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety
Attribution: Frederick M. Brown (Creative Commons)
