The Boyk Brief Podcast

About the Boyk Brief

Go into chambers with attorneys Chuck Boyk, Mike Bruno, Wes Merillat, and Andrea Young with our podcast, The Boyk Brief. We will discuss interesting cases, chat about the ups and downs of civil law, and share some of our wildest legal stories. We’ll be joined by local judges, fellow attorneys, celebrities, experts, business leaders, and other engaging people on a variety of topics.

Chuck Boyk speaks with legendary Ohio criminal defense attorney Lorin Zaner, author of “The Making of Darth Zaner.” They discuss Lorin’s prestigious legal career and his new book.

On Boyk Brief Episode 57,  Chuck Boyk talks Estate Planning with Attorney Tim Semro from Semro Henry Ltd. He is a board-certified Estate Planning specialist, and the author of Your Money, Your Way: Keep the Most, Give the Most and Enjoy True Peace of Mind.

Attorneys Chuck Boyk and Zac Shaffer talk with Steve Kiessling, Director of Toledo Animal Rescue, Northwest Ohio’s oldest No-Kill shelter. They discuss the organization’s history, mission, and programs.

Attorney Chuck Boyk talks with Workers’ Compensation layer Leah O. Michael. She worked at Charles Boyk Law early in her legal career. She advanced from receptionist to legal assistant for the firm while simultaneously attending law school. She also successfully led the effort to introduce dogs to Boyk Law. She talks with Chuck about her legal career and gives advice for those considering a similar pursuit.

Attorney Chuck Boyk talks with Josh Nagel, a filmmaker, director and producer who recently worked on the Netflix series “Full Swing”. Josh started his career at Charles Boyk Law and his success has skyrocketed ever since.

Attorneys Andrea Young and Chuck Boyk talk with Megan Mattimoe, Founder and Executive Director of Advocating Opportunity, one of the only programs in the nation that provides free legal and support services to victims of sex and labor trafficking. Founded in Toledo, with offices in Columbus, Ohio, and Nashville, TN, Advocating Opportunity offers a trauma-responsive, human rights-based, client-led approach to combating human trafficking and labor exploitation.

Charles Boyk talks with Eddie Campos, President of the Northwest Ohio Board of Realtors about local and national trends in real estate and why you need an agent to help you buy or sell your home.

Charles Boyk and Andrea Young talk to Amanda Held, founder and Executive Director of H.O.O.V.E.S. (Healing Of Our Veterans Equine Services), an innovative program that uses horses to help veterans deal with PTSD and service-connected stress. They talk about how the program works and their new award-winning documentary called H.O.O.V.E.S. – Healing Our Veterans

Too many families experience hunger every day and it has a lasting impact on the education of school-age children. But the leadership team at Larchmont Elementary School in Toledo have developed an innovative program called Janie’s Pantry to help students and their families while nurturing student success in the classroom.

Attorneys Chuck Boyk and Andrea Young talk with Principal Keri Sharp and school psychologist Sarah Darrow of Larchmont Elementary in the Toledo Public School District about how Janie’s Pantry works and how it is funded.

Attorneys Chuck Boyk and Andrea Young talk with Chief Education Officer Sloan Eberly Mann and Chief Scientist Carl Nelson from Imagination Station, to find out more about the Toledo Science Center and the Total Eclipse of the sun occurring on April 8, 2024. All of North America will see a partial eclipse, but only a narrow path through the United States and Mexico will experience total darkness. The Toledo area is at the northern edge of totality, where the moon will completely block the sun.

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