Meet the talent behind TCF

Dan Soule is the founder and daily host of The Courtroom Files. Based in Arizona, he’s been running TCF since October 2024. Dan hosts the TCF Live weekday morning show, hosts Sidebar every Tuesday and Thursday evening, and co-hosts In the Blind with Mike and Dan every Monday and Wednesday evening. He is known for delivering content in an honest way, without the over-the-top hype and drama you see in other places. Dan is an entrepreneur who runs several businesses. He is a strong proponent of faith, family, and personal accountability.

Beth (Mrs. TCF) handles the behind-the-scenes work that keeps the show running smoothly. She also makes occasional on-air appearances on Sidebar. Beth is also the producer on In the Blind with Mike and Dan, putting in hours of research and preparation for each episode.

Eli manages long-form editing and keeps the content machine moving. From trimming episodes to packaging highlights, he turns raw courtroom footage into the polished videos viewers watch on YouTube and Rumble. Eli is a lover of all things tech, and is constantly educating himself on the latest developments. He also loves to explore his local community, walking 7-10 miles every day.

Michael is a consummate professional, spending his entire life in broadcasting and voice work. He appears weekly on Sidebar, and he also serves as guest host for both TCF Live and Sidebar. Michael is also co-host of In the Blind with Mike and Dan. A weatherman at heart, you’ll find Michael every day on his personal YouTube channel delivering the Phoenix Arizona Weather Discussion.

Lindsey was first drawn to the LawTube space in 2024 by a viral case in Judge Simpson’s court. A native of Northern Michigan,  she lends her expertise of all things Mitten State to help the TCF viewers understand the cultural and geographical nuances while watching cases in Michigan. Lindsey joined the Sidebar panel in September of 2025 as a guest panelist and became a permanent panelist in October 2025. She also provides a segment to the TCF Pre-show where she shares the humorous events of the police blotter from her hometown paper.

Offline, Lindsey is an avid curler. She also enjoys hiking, cycling, baking, reading, and is a huge sports fan. Lindsey lives in Minnesota with her husband and their two corgis.

Ashley is a dynamic leader and educator who blends sharp business acumen with a passion for investigative storytelling. In late 2025, she stepped into the role of President at her family’s company, Golden Era Instruments, where she drives organizational growth and new ventures. She also serves as a consultant for small businesses, drawing on her experience as a former Vice President, and teaches essential business concepts as a professor at Purdue Global University.

Her love for true crime led her to The Courtroom Files (TCF), which has become the soundtrack to her professional life. She listens while working and contributes to the “Sidebar” by maintaining a detailed archive of live show recordings, using them to research themes and prepare thoughtful insights.

Beyond her career, Ashley leads a balanced, vibrant life as an avid reader, crocheter, runner, and Pilates enthusiast. Recently she has begun exploring the culinary arts, approaching cooking with the same curiosity and spirit of discovery that defines everything she does. A meticulous organizer and engaged community member, she continues building a unique path as an executive, educator, and lifelong learner.

Austin has been a member of the TCF Family since August of 2025.

Ever since Austin was little, he has been passionate of the Legal System, first wanting to become a Police Officer. In High School, he ‘discovered’ the Court Room side of the American Legal System, and decided to pursue becoming a Paralegal or Legal Assistant.

Austin graduated in May 2021, with his Associates Degree in Paralegal/ Paralegal Studies, currently working as a Legal Assistant.

Ele is the undisputed star, supervisor, and occasional chaos coordinator of The Courtroom Files. While Dan may technically operate the cameras, manage the livestream, and provide the commentary, Ele knows the truth. The show runs on her schedule.

Known for her perfectly timed on-camera appearances, microphone inspections, and complete disregard for broadcast professionalism, Ele has become a beloved part of the TCF community. Whether she is brushing against the mic, climbing into frame, or silently judging everyone involved in the legal system, Ele brings a level of authenticity no production team could ever script.

Her responsibilities include monitoring courtroom drama, distracting Dan at critical moments, boosting morale in the chat, and reminding everyone that justice is important, but so are treats.

Ele does not have a law degree, but she does have strong opinions, excellent instincts, and a clear understanding that every good courtroom show needs a cat. On The Courtroom Files, she is not just a mascot.

She is management.