The Goldberg and Rosen Podcast

Ep.12 Mob Ties to the Courtroom: 40 Years in Criminal Law with Kenneth Weisman

With over 40 years of experience in the courtroom, preeminent criminal defense lawyer Kenneth Weisman joins the Goldberg & Rosen Podcast to share his unbelievable journey. He opens up about growing up in a "colorful" family in the '70s connected to organized crime, stepping into the criminal courthouse for the very first time, and the unspoken "code" that governs the legal system. Discover why, in a close-knit community of prosecutors and defense attorneys, being impeccable with your word is the most valuable lesson you'll never learn in law school. Episode Chapters / Timestamps: 1. 0:00 - Pre-Show Banter & Setup 2. 05:26 - Introducing Kenneth Weisman 3. 06:42 - Growing Up in a "Crime Family" 4. 07:49 - Stepping Into the Criminal Courthouse for the First Time 5. 08:58 - The Camaraderie of Criminal Law vs. Civil Law 6. 09:24 - Why Being Impeccable With Your Word is Priceless

Ep.11 The Pineapple Express of Miami: Jet Skis, Celebrities, and Wild Process Server Stories with Ivan Lopez

There is only one person more famous than the Pineapple Express process server, and he is sitting down with us today: Ivan Lopez. Ivan is the go-to process server for the Goldberg and Rosen team, and he has a 100% success rate when it comes to tracking people down. In this episode, we dive into the wild, real-life world of serving lawsuits in Miami. Ivan shares how his 1980s Miami street smarts help him navigate high-stakes situations and uncooperative targets. Whether he is using a box of fake flowers to catch someone off-guard or dropping paperwork over the bow of a boat from a jet ski, Ivan always gets his guy. In this episode, we cover: 1. The Pineapple Express Reality Check: How Ivan's actual job compares to the movies, including a hilarious story involving a fake flower delivery and a two-hour motion to quash. 2. The Secret to Staying Positive: How Ivan maintains his upbeat energy despite constantly delivering bad news to angry people. 3. Wild Celebrity Encounters: Hear the behind-the-scenes stories of serving a famous rapper for child support and catching Spanish actor William Levy right in his chair on a soap opera set. 4. The Legendary Jet Ski Service: How Ivan rented a jet ski and paid his nephew $200 to help him serve an evicted tenant living on a boat in the bay. 5. The Power of Persistence: The incredible story of tracking an evasive 18-wheeler truck driver for over a year, speaking with him for months, and ultimately praying with him to get the papers served. 6. Bypassing the Bouncers: How process servers legally navigate Miami's ultra-exclusive, high-security condo buildings for massive $50 million lawsuits.

Ep.10 Arrive, Dive, and Survive: The Raul Boesel Jr. Story

In this gripping episode, Raul Boesel Jr. discusses his journey from a young, "naive" diver to a professional underwater photographer and spearfishing guide. He recounts a terrifying encounter with a 12-foot tiger shark that attempted to bite his head during a photo session. The conversation shifts to a life-altering survival story where Raul was lost at sea for over 10 hours after falling off his boat in the middle of the ocean. He candidly describes the long-term mental health challenges that followed, including a decade-long battle with panic disorder and PTSD, and the therapy that eventually allowed him to "unwind" and find peace. The episode concludes with Raul’s current ventures: "Arrive and Dive," a luxury spearfishing charter in Guatemala, and the launch of "Dive Dogs," a new diving school focused on realistic safety curriculum for beginners.

Ep.9 Things to Tell Your Daughter with Dimple Bhatti

In this episode, author and therapeutic coach Dimple Bhatti discusses her book, Things to Tell Your Daughter, originally written as a personal guide for her child that evolved into a universal manual for self-reliance. Dimple opens up about her personal struggles with anxiety and how tools like journaling can act as an emotional "purge". We dive into her "24-hour rule" for processing setbacks and her philosophy that "the top of every mountain is the bottom of the next one". Key Takeaways: 1. Redefining Confidence: True confidence is built by owning mistakes and extracting lessons from losses, not just celebrating wins. 2. The 24-Hour Rule: Allow yourself 24 hours to grieve a disappointment; then, you must create a new plan. 3. Journaling for Mental Clarity: Using writing to channel restless feelings and improve self-awareness. 4. Avoiding "Helicopter Parenting": Why shielding children from failure deprives them of essential survival tools. 5. Self-Love as a Foundation: Why inner peace must come from within rather than seeking it in others. Resources Mentioned: 1. Book: Things to Tell Your Daughter by Dimple Bhatti 2. Clinic: Sage House Wellness, Coral Gables, FL CHAPTER MARKERS (TIMESTAMPS) 1. 00:00 – Introduction to Dimple Bhatti 2. 01:35 – Why a guide for daughters applies to everyone 3. 03:24 – Using journaling to manage anxiety 4. 05:20 – The philosophy of self-reliance 5. 06:05 – Building confidence through mistakes 6. 10:45 – The "Next Mountain" mentality 7. 11:59 – Implementing the 24-hour rule 8. 14:05 – The importance of situational awareness 9. 17:34 – Therapeutic coaching at Sage House Wellness 10. 22:49 – The bedrock of self-love

Ep.8 Frontline Trauma: Making Split-Second Decisions in Afghanistan with Chris Jorge

Welcome back to the podcast. Today, we are honored to sit down with a true hometown hero, Chris Jorge. Born and raised in Miami to a resilient Cuban family, Chris never initially dreamed of a career in medicine. He shares the story of how he eventually found his calling as a Nurse Anesthetist—and why, even with a successful career and a young family at home, he felt a profound duty to join the U.S. Army Reserves. Deploying to Afghanistan as a Captain on a Forward Surgical Team, Chris was thrust into some of the most high-stakes, nerve-wracking environments imaginable. He opens up about what it’s really like to receive severe combat casualties in the middle of nowhere, the immense pressure of making split-second decisions that determine who lives or dies, and the deep pride he carries for serving his country. In this episode, we cover: 1. Chris’s Miami roots and his family’s journey from Cuba 2. Why he pivoted from dreaming of the FBI to becoming a Nurse Anesthetist 3. The calling that led him to the U.S. Army Reserves 4. What a Forward Surgical Team (FST) actually does in a combat zone 5. The intense reality and pressure of treating severe combat trauma 6. How his time in Afghanistan shifted his perspective on life and service Chris Jorge, Combat Veteran, Nurse Anesthetist, Afghanistan, Forward Surgical Team, Trauma Surgery, Army Reserves, Military Service, Miami Heroes, Cuban American, Goldberg and Rosen, Stiltsville Media, Combat Medic