From The Beach To The Bar
by Ben Nadig
18 Years as a Prosecutor… Here’s What I’ve Seen
About this podcast
Welcome to From the Beach to the Bar, the no-BS legal podcast that breaks down real-life cases, wild legal scenarios, and pop culture moments—all through the eyes of Ben Nadig, a Las Vegas attorney known for his tough, straight-shooting style. Whether it’s untangling personal injury claims, unpacking criminal cases, or sharing “did-that-really-happen?” stories from the court, Ben and his team dive deep into the law without the boring jargon. With each episode, you’ll get raw commentary, real legal insight, and the essential advice you need to understand how the system really works—whether you’re facing the law or just watching from the sidelines.
Listen in for humor, unfiltered truths, and takeaways you won’t find in a textbook.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 23 episodes
- 18 Years as a Prosecutor… Here’s What I’ve Seen · 49 min · Episode 23Today on From the Beach to the Bar, we sit down with Deputy District Attorney Pete Tanel for a conversation that goes beyond the courtroom. Pete shares his journey from growing…
- From Prosecutor to Judge… The Truth About the System · 1 h 8 min · Episode 22Today on From the Beach to the Bar, we sit down with someone who’s seen the legal system from both sides — inside the courtroom and behind the bench. Colleen Baharav, former…
- If You Drive in Vegas… You Need to Watch This · 1 h 14 min · Episode 21Welcome back to From the Beach to the Bar. In this episode, the team at MNL breaks down what’s really happening around Las Vegas right now — from increased traffic enforcement to…
- We Answered Legal Questions While Eating INSANE Hot Wings 🌶️ · 46 min · Episode 20Today, the team at MNL takes on the heat in a “Hot Ones” style showdown — where legal trivia meets increasingly spicy wings. Each round covers a different personal injury topic…
- Are Christmas Movies Illegal? 🎄⚖️ | Christmas Court & 2025 Year in Review · 1 h 9 min · Episode 19Welcome to the MNVL Christmas Special 🎄⚖️ In this holiday episode, we put classic Christmas movies on trial — legally. From Home Alone to The Grinch, Elf, The Santa Clause, and…
- Lawyers Roast Each Other Over Thanksgiving Dinner | MNL Special · 46 min · Episode 18The Vegas MNL team sits down for a Thanksgiving-style roundtable to talk gratitude, wild cases, and the chaos of life at Matsuda Nadig Law. In this special episode, the team…
- Thanksgiving at MNVL: What We’re Thankful For This Year · 60 min · Episode 17Welcome to The Thanksgiving Table — where the MNVL team gets real about gratitude, the grind, and the moments that shaped their year. In this Thanksgiving Special, the team opens…
- Ben & Jess DEFEND Horror Movie Killers?! | Halloween Trial Special · 58 min · Episode 16Real attorneys. Real legal analysis. Horror’s biggest villains. In this Halloween Trial Special, Ben and Jess break down whether classic horror characters like Freddy Krueger…
- From Humble Beginnings to Building a Legal Legacy | Matsuda Nadig Law Podcast · 49 min · Episode 15In this episode of the Matsuda Nadig Law Podcast, we go behind the suits and the courtroom wins to uncover the real story behind the firm. Ben Nadig and Jess Matsuda sit down…
- Who’s Liable When Chaos Turns Deadly? | Matsuda Nadig Law Podcast · 14 min · Episode 14In this episode of the Matsuda Nadig Law Podcast, hosts Ben Nadig and Jess Matsuda sit down with Anthony Mendoza from LaunchPad to break down the legal chaos — and what really…
- Swipe or Sue, RAMPAGE and Burning man? 🎮 · 48 min · Episode 13Ever wondered if your freak accident in Vegas actually counts as a case? In this wild episode of Swipe or Sue, the Ben Nadig Law team plays a legal version of Tinder—swiping left…
- Trial by Water 💦⚖️ · 59 min · Episode 12From tragic Texas floods to Vegas monsoons, “Final Destination” moments, police brutality, and even robot-run diners, each round asks: Who’s actually responsible when disaster…
- Chaos, Conflict, & Legal Delusions 🧨💥 · 1 h 10 min · Episode 11From TikTok war takes to July 4th mishaps, and WWIII hypotheticals, this episode leans into the absurd, viral, and chaotic.
- Burned Cars, Boat Crashes & Bad Decisions 🚢 · 1 h 11 min · Episode 10This week on From the Beach to the Bar, Ben and his team react to viral chaos caught on camera — from Diddy allegedly firebombing Kid Cudi’s Porsche, to the Mexican Navy ship…
- Ben vs Jess: The Case of the Questionable Claims 👨🏼⚖️ · 57 min · Episode 9Ben and Jess go head-to-head in this episode of From the Beach to the Bar to argue one of the biggest battles in personal injury law: Can you still get paid when your crash looks…
- 🔥 Hot Seats: The Legal Heatwave Edition · 56 min · Episode 8The Vegas & AZ sun is brutal. Clients blame heat for crashes, blackouts, and bizarre behavior. Who’s really liable?
- Crash Course: What Happens When Chaos Hits the Streets & Skies 🚔 · 1 h 3 min · Episode 7From freeway shutdowns to plane crashes, road rage, and street takeovers, this episode dives into high-profile accidents, legal consequences, and what victims need to know. The…
- Objection! This Take Is On Fire 🔥👨🏼⚖️ · 57 min · Episode 6This episode focuses on rising tension, client expectations, and controversial calls in personal injury cases. We're cranking up the pressure with spicy hypotheticals and wild…
- Wildfires and Your Rights: Navigating Personal Injury and Property Damage Claims during trying times · 28 min · Episode 5This episode focuses on the personal injury and property damage implications of the recent California wildfires. Sage will host the discussion with co-hosts Ben Nadig and Jess…
- Spicy Legal Takes · 35 min · Episode 4Welcome to a special spicy episode with the Law Office of Ben Nadig! Today, we’re combining legal insights with a little heat—literally. Ben and Jess, two lawyers who’ve known…







