Episodes

What happens when a court reporter is assigned to a case that's simply too personal to remain neutral? In this episode, Brynn explores one of the profession's most difficult ethical questions: Where is the line between impartiality and personal conviction? The conversation begins with her experience covering clergy sexual abuse litigation. From there, the discussion expands into a broader conversation about corporate accountability, public health, and the responsibility of those who document hi...

From Hitchhiking to Realtime: 42 Years Behind the Steno Machine What do you do when your very first day on the job starts with no car... and ends with reading back testimony from double-sided paper notes because you ran out of paper? In this episode, I sit down with Norma Alicia Fame, an Official Court Reporter in Houston, Texas, who has spent more than 42 years in one of the most demanding professions out there. Norma shares unforgettable stories from the early days of court reporting, inclu...

Why would two of Southern California's most respected court reporters sell their agency to one of the industry's largest companies? In Part 2 of Brynn's conversation with Kamryn and Whitney, the twins address the questions and criticism that followed KW Court Reporting's acquisition by Veritext. They share why they made the decision, the realities of running an independent agency, and why they believe partnering with a larger company was the best path forward for their staff, clients, and the pr...

Is Hollywood accidentally contributing to the court reporter shortage? It might sound like a strange question, but the way court reporters are portrayed on screen could be having a bigger impact than most people realize. In this episode, Brynn explores how decades of inaccurate portrayals have shaped public perception of the profession, why so few people understand what court reporters actually do, and how that misunderstanding may be contributing to the nationwide shortage. Brynn also shares ...