The Moral of the Story Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:04:07 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2624982 en © 2026 The Moral of the Story yes fc438d25-ef61-51fc-83ac-2fa78d413759 willretherford@gmail.com will@citizensofsound.com Chad McLain episodic false Every decision we make has consequences — and no one sees that more clearly than a lawyer.
On The Moral of the Story, veteran attorney Chad McLain draws from his experience in the legal world to explore the experiences and choices that shape our lives. 


Each episode looks beyond the surface of real situations to examine everyday moral crossroads — uncovering deeper lessons about responsibility, character, and what it means to live a better life.

Because sometimes the most important verdict isn’t delivered in a courtroom — it’s the one we deliver to ourselves.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Personal, Growth, Life Lessons, Motivational, Storytelling, Wisdom, Self-Improvement, Inspirational, Mindset, Resilience, Life Experience, True Stories, Purpose Chad McLain willretherford@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/jraofp9kkgf5l8h6na7ds8bpjbqt?.jpg The Moral of the Story https://www.buzzsprout.com/2624982 Navigating Alcohol's Role in Our Lives Navigating Alcohol's Role in Our Lives Chad McLain records an early episode of his podcast, The Moral of the Story, with longtime friend and businessman Chris Blount, focusing on examining one’s relationship with alcohol. They discuss moving beyond a binary “no problem vs. problem” view to asking whether drinking contributes positively, neutrally, or negatively to the life someone wants, and emphasize common sense, self-awareness, habits, and control. 

Chris describes twice stopping drinking by personal choice, notes social expectations in business and dining settings, and talks about replacing drinking with alternatives like club soda. Chad shares how alcohol can diminish capacity, waste time with family and work, and how boredom and numbing can drive drinking. 

Chad also describes personal injury cases involving drunk driving, over-service, and severe legal and life consequences. They end by framing the “moral” as awareness creating choice and enabling change.

Menu: 

  • 00:00 Pre Show Banter
  • 00:47 Mic Setup Check
  • 01:58 Producer Notes Flow
  • 03:36 LLC Side Question
  • 04:35 Podcast Intro Topic
  • 06:01 Personal Compass Breaks
  • 07:18 Business Social Drinking
  • 09:54 Pressure And Expectations
  • 12:14 Beyond Binary Thinking
  • 14:11 Addiction Consequences Story
  • 17:41 Control And Common Sense
  • 19:45 High Performers Justify
  • 22:52 Need A Drink Mindset
  • 23:58 Benefits Versus Costs
  • 25:52 Moderation and Stigma
  • 27:44 Time and Diminished Days
  • 30:25 Why We Drink
  • 31:36 Pressure Anxiety and Faith
  • 33:58 Bottom of the Bottle
  • 36:12 Social Life Without Booze
  • 38:27 Retrain Your Brain
  • 40:27 Lawyer View on DUI
  • 46:22 Self Check and Moral
  • 52:58 Closing and Next Episode
]]> Chad McLain records an early episode of his podcast, The Moral of the Story, with longtime friend and businessman Chris Blount, focusing on examining one’s relationship with alcohol. They discuss moving beyond a binary “no problem vs. problem” view to asking whether drinking contributes positively, neutrally, or negatively to the life someone wants, and emphasize common sense, self-awareness, habits, and control. 

Chris describes twice stopping drinking by personal choice, notes social expectations in business and dining settings, and talks about replacing drinking with alternatives like club soda. Chad shares how alcohol can diminish capacity, waste time with family and work, and how boredom and numbing can drive drinking. 

Chad also describes personal injury cases involving drunk driving, over-service, and severe legal and life consequences. They end by framing the “moral” as awareness creating choice and enabling change.

Menu: 

  • 00:00 Pre Show Banter
  • 00:47 Mic Setup Check
  • 01:58 Producer Notes Flow
  • 03:36 LLC Side Question
  • 04:35 Podcast Intro Topic
  • 06:01 Personal Compass Breaks
  • 07:18 Business Social Drinking
  • 09:54 Pressure And Expectations
  • 12:14 Beyond Binary Thinking
  • 14:11 Addiction Consequences Story
  • 17:41 Control And Common Sense
  • 19:45 High Performers Justify
  • 22:52 Need A Drink Mindset
  • 23:58 Benefits Versus Costs
  • 25:52 Moderation and Stigma
  • 27:44 Time and Diminished Days
  • 30:25 Why We Drink
  • 31:36 Pressure Anxiety and Faith
  • 33:58 Bottom of the Bottle
  • 36:12 Social Life Without Booze
  • 38:27 Retrain Your Brain
  • 40:27 Lawyer View on DUI
  • 46:22 Self Check and Moral
  • 52:58 Closing and Next Episode
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On The Moral of the Story, veteran attorney Chad McLain draws from his experience in the legal world to explore the experiences and choices that shape our lives. Each episode looks beyond the surface of real situations to examine everyday moral crossroads — uncovering deeper lessons about responsibility, character, and what it means to live a better life.


Because sometimes the most important verdict isn’t delivered in a courtroom — it’s the one we deliver to ourselves.

]]> Every decision we make has consequences — and no one sees that more clearly than a lawyer.


On The Moral of the Story, veteran attorney Chad McLain draws from his experience in the legal world to explore the experiences and choices that shape our lives. Each episode looks beyond the surface of real situations to examine everyday moral crossroads — uncovering deeper lessons about responsibility, character, and what it means to live a better life.


Because sometimes the most important verdict isn’t delivered in a courtroom — it’s the one we deliver to ourselves.

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