Sanctuary in the Jungle

Publicly listed emails

info@nelsondefensegroup.com

media@sanctuaryinthejungle.com

Looking for the right person? Join Podseeker to find direct host and producer contacts and manage your podcast outreach.

Tadpoles Aren’t Frogs: Defending Kids in Juvenile Court | Ben Gonring

September 24, 2026

Before this podcast had a name, before COVID, it began as a collection of conversations with friends. This is the very first interview ever taped for this project, pulled out of the archives.Meet Attorney Ben Gonring, a Madison, Wisconsin public defender who's spent thirty years as a shield protecting kids in juvenile court. Ben has a cartoon taped next to his desk of a prosecutor asking a judge to charge a tadpole as a frog — and it's become the lens through which he sees his entir...

The Power of Human Emotion in the Courtroom | Andrea Lyon

September 03, 2026

Nineteen times, Andrea Lyon stood in front of twelve people and asked them to spare her client’s life. Nineteen times, those people chose not to convict the death penalty.Over her ongoing 50 year career, the trial attorney the Chicago Tribune dubbed "The Angel of Death Row" began in the Cook County Public Defender's Office, where she rose to become Chief of the Homicide Task Force. Of the more than 30 potential capital cases she defended at the trial level, she took 19 all the ...

Has Hollywood Ruined the Presumption of Innocence? | Steve Hurley

August 13, 2026

In this episode, we discuss the growing gap between what happens in a real trial and what shows up on screen, why Hollywood keeps inventing drama when the truth is already dramatic enough, and how those choices have reshaped the way the public understands the presumption of innocence.Our guest is uniquely positioned to see both sides of this gap. Steve Hurley has spent decades as a criminal defense attorney in Madison, Wisconsin. He's also written for legal TV shows and movies including ...

How do I get in touch with Sanctuary in the Jungle?

Sanctuary in the Jungle is hosted by Aaron Nelson. Its publicly listed emails are info@nelsondefensegroup.com and media@sanctuaryinthejungle.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Sanctuary in the Jungle?

The publicly listed emails for Sanctuary in the Jungle: info@nelsondefensegroup.com and media@sanctuaryinthejungle.com.

How many listeners does Sanctuary in the Jungle have?

Podseeker estimates Sanctuary in the Jungle reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Sanctuary in the Jungle?

Sanctuary in the Jungle typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Experienced criminal defense attorneys, public defenders, capital defense lawyers, legal educators, trial advocacy trainers, or justice advocates with substantial courtroom, teaching, writing, or professional leadership experience. Common among recent guests: Decades of courtroom practice; Leadership roles in public defender or legal education organizations; Law school or trial advocacy teaching positions. Recent guests include Ben Gonring, Andrea Lyon, and Steve Hurley.

How hard is it to get booked on Sanctuary in the Jungle?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Sanctuary in the Jungle cover?

Recent episodes cover Law, Criminal Defense, Trial Advocacy, Juvenile Justice, and Death Penalty. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.