Episodes

  • Episode 11 "Judge's Second Hardest Decision"
    Apr 25 2026

    In Episode 11, Judge Small shares how a drunk driver made him a better judge and the search for Arturo Azul continues in True Justice.

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    16 mins
  • Episode 10 "Cigar Aficionado Judge"
    Apr 18 2026

    In Episode 10 Judge Small shares why our podcast is called The Smokin' Gavel Podcast and Arnie Adams discovers the legal system doesn't always provide true justice.

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    20 mins
  • Episode 9 "Lawyer Dates Two Women"
    Apr 11 2026

    In Episode 9, the listener learns that attorney Arnie Adams doesn't limit himself to just one woman as the story of True Justice continues. Judge Small also explains why judges are more like college presidents than attorneys.

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    16 mins
  • Episode 8 "The $25,000 One Night Stand"
    Apr 4 2026

    Episode 8 relates the true story of how violence almost erupted in Judge Small's chambers because casual sex has its consequences. Listeners will also hear about the cop killer's romantic side in True Justice.

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    11 mins
  • Episode 7 "Most Evil People"
    Mar 28 2026

    Episode 7 Judge Small begins to share stories about the truly evil people he has encountered during his extensive legal career. Listeners will also find out what happens to Officer Hernández during his encounter with Arturo Azul as we continue the story of True Justice.

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    15 mins
  • Episode 6 "The Difference between Not Guilty and Innocent"
    Mar 21 2026

    In Episode 6, the listener will find out why our justice system may not be perfect, but it is better than the alternative. Judge Small candidly explains the difference between innocent and not guilty. We also continue the story of True Justice.

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    9 mins
  • Episode 5 "The Death Penalty"
    Mar 14 2026

    Episode 5 involves two of the most difficult tasks for a trial judge: presiding over a capital trial and signing a Judgement and Sentence that orders the defendant to be executed.

    Judge Small will discuss the death penalty from a trial judge's perspective. We will then continue the story of True Justice.

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    19 mins
  • Episode 4 "The Sleeping Juror"
    Mar 7 2026

    Episode 4 continues the story behind the writing of True Justice, and Judge T.W. (Chip) Small, Ret’d, shares how hot his Smokin' Gavel was during his career. The listener will also hear the beginning of True Justice. From the bench to the mic. Real stories. Real perspective. Real justice.

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    15 mins