The Smokin' Gavel

Chip Small

A unique, candid, and inside view at the justice system with award-winning Judge T.W. (Chip) Small, Ret'd. After 27 years as a Superior Court Judge, he shares real courtroom insight and explores compelling true crime stories, offering an insider’s perspective on how the system really works.

  1. 1d ago

    Episode 17 "As in Judge Small? . . . You sentenced my son!"

    In Episode 17, Judge Small shares a story about the inherent risks involved when judges go out into their communities. In True Justice, Arnie meets Stocker for the first time and Arnie seeks advice from his dad.

    21 min

  2. May 30

    Episode 16 "Wenatchee Sex Ring Case - The Aftermath & Eagle Scouts"

    Episode 16 explains how and why criminal defendants plead guilty to crimes they say they didn't commit and Judge Small shares how he tried not to become jaded during his almost 27 years on the bench. In True Justice, Arturo and Lupe video call and Arnie gets played by Katherine at the tennis club.

    15 min

  3. May 23

    Episode 15 "Wenatchee Sex Ring Case-Part Four"

    Episode 15 focuses on the sentencing of Linda Miller, her appeal and the final outcome of her case are shared by the judge. In Chapter 13 of True Justice Stephanie asks Arnie to be her co-counsel for Arturo Azul, the accused cop killer.

    17 min

  4. May 16

    Episode 14 "Wenatchee Sex Ring Case-Part Three"

    Episode 14 recounts unforgettable moments during the trial of Linda Miller and fifty-fifty ball rulings by the judge. Chapter 12 of True Justice covers Arturo Azul's first appearance in court.

    16 min

  5. May 9

    Episode 13 "Wenatchee Sex Ring Case-Part Two"

    Episode 13 "Wenatchee Sex Ring Case" Part Two: Was the defendant's confession admissible and was she entitled to an expert that would tell the jurors why some people falsely confess?

    17 min

  6. May 2

    Episode 12 "Wenatchee Sex Ring Case"

    The judge's view from the bench of one of the so-called Wenatchee Sex Ring cases begins in Episode 12. Chapter 10 of True Justice continues the search for Arturo Azul.

    16 min

  7. Apr 25

    Episode 11 "Judge's Second Hardest Decision"

    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.

    16 min

  8. Apr 18

    Episode 10 "Cigar Aficionado Judge"

    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.

    20 min
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A unique, candid, and inside view at the justice system with award-winning Judge T.W. (Chip) Small, Ret'd. After 27 years as a Superior Court Judge, he shares real courtroom insight and explores compelling true crime stories, offering an insider’s perspective on how the system really works.

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  • Creator
    Chip Small
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
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