The Story of Atlanta's Hood Anchor: How One Viral Clip Built a Movement and Changed Independent Journalism Forever

In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, host Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds sit down with Carldez Goodley, better known in Atlanta as Hood Anchor. It started as a joke. On December 30, 2024, Hood Anchor posted a video of a man threatening to jump off a bridge at the I-75 a…

From Rock Bottom to Redemption: Francie Chapman & Dr. Dawn Atkins on Faith, Prison Ministry & Second Chances

They've both been to the bottom. And they came back with a mission. Justice Unfiltered welcomes Francie Chapman, wife of Dog the Bounty Hunter and founder of the Dog Foundation, and Dr. Dawn Knighton-Adkins , founder of Radical Restoration Ministries, for one of the most raw and moving conversatio…

Dog the Bounty Hunter Returns: 10,000 Captures, Second Chances & the Future of Bail Bonds

He’s caught more than 10,000 fugitives over a career spanning more than four decades. And he’s back. Justice Unfiltered welcomes back Duane “Dog” Chapman, the legendary bounty hunter known to millions from his hit television career, for a wide-ranging conversation about second chances, the bail bo…

From the Mound to the Gold Dome: Geoff Duncan on Bipartisanship, AI, and Running for Georgia Governor

In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, host Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds sit down with Geoff Duncan, former Lieutenant Governor of Georgia, minor league pitcher turned entrepreneur, and Democratic candidate for governor in 2026. Duncan started his campaign in dead last a…

From the Courtroom to the Community: A Conversation with Judge Kellie Stephens-Hill

In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, host Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds sit down with Judge Kellie Stephens-Hill, Superior Court Judge for Cobb County and one of the most compelling voices in Georgia's justice system. From prosecuting the 2005 Atlanta courthouse shootin…

Who’s Watching the Watchers? Inside Electronic Monitoring Standards with John Hays

In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, host Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds and A 2nd Chance Monitoring sit down with John Hays, President of JSG Monitoring, alongside Lyndi Schmidt, Director of Operations at A 2nd Chance Monitoring. John pulls back the curtain on how the e…

Inside A 2nd Chance: How Bail Bonds and Electronic Monitoring Work Together

Justice Unfiltered goes behind the scenes with two of the people who keep A 2nd Chance running day-to-day. Jesse Fellabaum, Director of Operations for A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds, and Lyndi Schmidt, Director of Operations for A 2nd Chance Monitoring, join hosts Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon for a cand…

Second Chances and Smart Justice With Cobb County Solicitor General Makia Metzger

Justice Unfiltered welcomes Cobb County Solicitor General Makia Metzger for an eye-opening conversation about what justice really looks like at the misdemeanor level. The first African American and first woman elected to the role, Metzger shares how her journey, her faith, and her legal career shap…

Your Rights During a Traffic Stop: Criminal Defense Attorney Holly Waltman Explains

Justice Unfiltered welcomes criminal defense attorney Holly Waltman, owner and managing partner of the Waltman Firm in Marietta, for a straight-talking conversation about your Fourth Amendment rights and what really happens when you get pulled over. Holly breaks down exactly what you have to say t…

From Rock Bottom to Bail Bond Empire: The A 2nd Chance Origin Story with Daniel, Ryan & Jesse

In this special episode of Justice Unfiltered, host Tug Cowart sits down with the leadership team behind A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds for a raw, unfiltered look at how the company began and where it's headed. CEO Daniel Matalon, COO Ryan Matalon, and Director of Operations Jesse Fellabaum share their pe…