You know what no one tells you about remote depositions?

It’s not the big mistakes that trip you up…

It’s the small, seemingly harmless ones.

The moments where you think you’re being helpful.

The times you speak up when you shouldn’t… or stay quiet when you shouldn’t.

In this episode, I’m sharing real stories from the field—times I learned the hard way what not to do as a court reporter.

From awkward read-and-sign situations…

To accidentally overstepping with attorneys…

To one simple assumption that humbled me instantly…

These are the lessons that don’t always get taught—but absolutely matter when you’re on the job.

If you’re a new reporter—or even experienced—this episode will help you avoid the kinds of mistakes that can quietly impact your professionalism, confidence, and relationships with counsel.

1. Why you should never bring up read and sign unless it’s mentioned
2. The “helpful” question that can actually create more work for everyone
3. How one small assumption can instantly shift the tone of a proceeding
4. What to do when exhibit numbering goes wrong (and why timing matters)
5. The Zoom habit that can make you miss critical moments on the record
6. How to stay in your role while still being proactive and professional

In court reporting, it’s often the smallest decisions that have the biggest impact.

Learning how to navigate those moments with clarity, neutrality, and confidence is what separates someone who is simply “getting through the job”… from someone who is truly in control of the room.

If this episode helped you, share it with another court reporter—especially someone who’s just getting started. These are the lessons we usually learn the hard way… but they don’t have to be.

🎙️ The Court Reporter Podcast

📩 brynn@courtreporterpodcast.com

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