In the season finale of The Lawyer’s Lounge, Keith sits down with newly elected Sheriff Eugene “Gino” Brantley of Augusta, Georgia—a former college athlete, underdog, and now one of the region’s most respected law enforcement leaders.
This powerful, wide-ranging conversation explores how Gino’s humble beginnings and sports background shaped his discipline, drive, and belief in himself. They discuss the evolving challenges of modern-day policing, the impact of body cameras and social media, and what it takes to build genuine trust between law enforcement and the community.
The episode also turns personal, as Gino opens up about fatherhood, the importance of tough love, and how he’s working to raise up a generation of young people with both accountability and compassion.
With the perfect mix of barbershop wisdom, leadership insight, and heartfelt perspective, this is a fitting close to Season 1—reminding listeners that true power is rooted in purpose, not position.
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CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.