Snap Judgment: Recent Episodes
Snap Judgment
Snap Judgment is a weekly storytelling radio show and podcast, hosted by Glynn Washington. Snap mixes real stories with killer beats to produce cinematic, dramatic, kick-ass radio. Snap’s raw, musical brand of storytelling dares listeners to see the world through the eyes of another. This is storytelling… with a BEAT!! Snap first aired on NPR stations nationwide in July 2010. Snap Judgment is now aired on over 400 public radio stations.
An undercover ATF agent is going full throttle on a highway to hell as he tries to infiltrate the most notorious motorcycle club on the planet.
This story contains police violence, descriptions of violence, and graphic imagery. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.
BIG thanks to Jay Dobyns for sharing his story with Snap. There is so much that we were not able to share with you about Jay’s experience. To find out more check out his memoirs “No Angel” and “Catching Hell.”
Special thanks to George Christie.
The Hells Angels Motorcycle Club did not respond to requests for comment on this story.
Produced by Bo Walsh, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff, artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 13 – Episode 34
When Swiyyah and Dederick got married, her schizophrenia was a challenge they thought was under control. Until it wasn’t. And Glynn tells a story at Snap LIVE in Brooklyn about searching for his lost friend in Las Vegas.
STORIES
Swiyyah and Dederick
When Swiyyah and Dederick got married, her schizophrenia was a challenge they thought was under control. Until it wasn’t. Listen as they share their story of facing life’s many challenges with love, faith, and each other.
This story comes to us from the amazing Unseen & Unheard podcast. This show aims to change the way we see schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder by revealing the untold stories of those actually living with these illnesses. Hear from adults in the US going through life with these conditions. The hardships. The humanity. But also, the hope. Learn more at www.UnseenUnheardPodcast.com.
This story was produced by PRX productions, Jocelyn Gonzales, Ian Fox, with writing by Sarah Lilley, and engineering by Tommy Bazarian with assistance from Marisa Dodge. It is sponsored by Janssen Pharmaceuticals.
Leaving Las Vegas
Glynn tells a story at Snap LIVE in Brooklyn about searching for his lost friend in Las Vegas. Music by Bells Atlas. Engineering by Pat Mesiti-Miller.
This story contains some strong language. Sensitive listeners please be advised.
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 13 – Episode 33
What’s rich, buttery, and tastes like opportunity? Callo de Hacha. The shellfish delicacy that gave one Sinaloan town… “White Gold Fever.” And “Escape From Mammoth Pool,” the harrowing rescue of 242 people and 16 dogs from the blazing fast “Creek” wildfire.
STORIES
White Gold Fever
What’s rich, buttery, and tastes like opportunity? Callo de Hacha. The shellfish delicacy that gave one Sinaloan town… “White Gold Fever.
Thank you, Belen, and to everyone in Teacapan for sharing this story with us!
This story was produced in collaboration with Fern: the Food & Environment Reporting Network, a nonprofit investigative journalism outlet. BIG thanks to Brent Cunningham and Sam Fromartz at Fern.
Our friends at Fern have a new podcast called Hot Farm. Over four episodes, host Eve Abrams talks to farmers across the Midwest about the reality of climate change and what they are doing — or could be doing — to fight it. Find Hot Farm wherever you get your podcasts.
Produced and reported by Esther Honig
Edited by Nancy López with production support from John Fecile
Original score by Renzo Gorrio
Voice acting by Leonel Garza
Escape From Mammoth Pool
We like to think of time as a constant, as steady, unfluctuating, and infallible. But in some situations—like if you think you’re about to be overtaken by a raging wildfire—time can bend and flex. This week, Snap spotlights Escape From Mammoth Pool, a podcast about the harrowing rescue of 242 people and 16 dogs from one of the fastest-moving wildfires in California’s recorded history.
Produced out of KVPR in Fresno, California, by reporter/producer Kerry Klein. Edited by Alice Daniel, engineering and sound design by Kerry Klein, web support from Alex Burke, music by Kevin MacLeod (songs: Acid Trumpet, Beauty Flow, Half Mystery, Rising Tide, Unanswered Questions, Winter Reflections), and sound effects by FreeSound.
Episode art by Teo Ducot
Season 13 – Episode 32
Yonis, vaginas, and sex were ALL forbidden language for Ashley and her conservative church-going Liberian mom. But when adult life got too big and too real those family secrets would be the one thing bringing them together.
This story uses strong language, discusses sex and genitalia, and briefly mentions molestation. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.
BIG thanks to Ashley Asatu and Janice Kennedy for sharing your story with us! Learn more about The Yoni Day Spa + check it out on Instagram.
Produced by Regina Bediako, original score by Sandra Lawson-Ndu, artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 13 – Episode 30
Brian’s desperate for cash, until a random ghost writer answers his Craigslist ad for a roommate. Now, he’s about to get more drama than he ever imagined.
BIG thanks to Brian Boucher for sharing his story with Snap!
Brian wrote about this experience in New York Magazine titled “My Roommate, The Diamond Thief.” Read more about it.
Produced by Bo Walsh, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff, artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 13 – Episode 28
A man washes up on shore in Sitka, Alaska and finds himself in the middle of an underground boxing show. It’s a place where you might duke it out with the bartender, the locals, or your own troubled past.
This episode contains violence and strong language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.
Thank you, Jaed “The Stone” Coffin, for sharing your story with us! For more about Jaed’s story, check out his memoir Roughhouse Friday.
Produced by Bo Walsh, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 13 – Episode 26
Richard Hatch is overseas on a top-secret mission… to win over Jill, the most elusive, electrifying student in his 7th-grade class. He isn’t suave or sophisticated, so he’s gonna need help from The Beatles, the Russians, and even the CIA to pull it off.
Thank you, Richard Hatch aka Danger 9b, for sharing your story with us!
Rick is back in the US and is putting the finishing touches on a kid-friendly memoir about his travels abroad.
Produced by Regina Bediako, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff, artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 13 – Episode 25
Two crazy cats and one hard-nosed reporter land in Syria right as it is thrown into turmoil. Rasha Elass navigates her way through Damascus amidst government crackdowns and whistling missiles in search of the country she loves.
This story contains graphic imagery and descriptions of wartime violence, sensitive listeners please be advised.
Thank you, Rasha, for sharing your story with us! Rasha Elass is currently the editorial director at New Lines Magazine, where she first shared this story. She’s also working on a memoir about her childhood and reporting days in Syria. Follow what she’s up to on her website.
Produced by David Exumé, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 13 – Episode 24
When no one can hear you and nobody sees you anymore, how do you tell the world you are still there? One man's impossible journey back to the world that forgot him.
This story contains descriptions of drug use, medical situations, and adult language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.
Thank you, Jake, so very much, for sharing your story with Snap.
Jacob Haendel is writing a book about his experiences and documents his recovery on his YouTube channel and website. He recently started Access, an app to help people with disabilities more confidently get around.
Producer: James Reddick
Editorial & production support: John Fecile
Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
Special thanks: Nikka Singh
Artwork: Teo Ducot
Season 13 - Episode 22
Gina gives snark like she’s paid for it—because she is. She’s a popular podcast producer with fans, followers, and frenemies. Until her life gets interrupted by a very loud roar. This week, Snap spotlights, A Hit Dog Will Holler from Radiotopia Presents featuring a bonus interview with Glynn & writer, Inda Craig-Galván.
This episode contains explicit language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.
This is episode one of A Hit Dog Will Holler. Listen, subscribe, and go listen to the other episodes right now! Want even more? Go to radiotopiapresents.fm.
Written by Inda Craig-Galván, produced and directed by Gisele Regatao. Mixing and sound design by Sandra Lopez-Monsalve, with help from Isabel Hibbard. The music theme is by Cristina Gaillard. Show art by Yee Eun Nam.
This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement. It features Cynthia K. McWilliams as Gina and Ronnie. J. Nicole Brooks as Dru. Jacqueline Guillen as Constance and the receptionist. Thank you to WNYC News for the audio of Black Lives Matter protests. Support for this project was provided in part by a PSC-CUNY Award, jointly funded by The Professional Staff Congress and The City University of New York.
For Radiotopia Presents, Mark Pagán is the producer. Production support from Yooree Losordo. Audrey Mardavich and Julie Shapiro are the executive producers.
Season 13 – Episode 21 – Spotlight
A young woman wakes up in her Beijing dorm room to a call. A strange voice, a man she barely remembers, is asking her a question that will change her destiny. And a doctor hears one of her classical music idols play one of the greatest serenades of all time.
STORIES
Ping
A young woman wakes up in her Beijing dorm room to a call. A strange voice, a man she barely remembers, is asking her a question that will change her destiny.
Thank you, Wang Ping, for sharing your story with us! Wang Ping is a poet, writer, photographer, performance and multimedia artist. Want to learn more about her? Check out her website.
Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Daniel Riera, artwork by Teo Ducot
“Dying to Tchaikovsky”
Family medicine physician Catherine Sonquist Forest listens to one of her classical music idols serenade a dying loved one in the hospital.
This story came to us from The Nocturnists podcast, it was told by Catherine Forest, MD. The Nocturnists are a vibrant community of healthcare workers who are celebrating their humanity through storytelling. They have live performances, a podcast, and so much more. Listen & subscribe now!
Hosted by Emily Silverman Produced by Emily Silverman and Marina Poole. Story Development by Adelaide Papazoglou Sound Engineering by Alberto Hernandez Assistant Producing by Kirk Klocke Original theme music by Yosef Munro, additional music by Blue Dot Sessions.
Season 13 – Episode 19
Two women, Bates and Stokes, were LPCs at Pontiac Correctional Center outside Chicago. They were popular with their clients. They always had each other’s back. And that… was just the start of their problems. Plus, the story of two men who come face to face one night in the canyonlands of southern Utah.
STORIES
Bates & Stokes
Two women, Bates and Stokes, were LPCs at Pontiac Correctional Center outside Chicago. They were popular with their clients. They always had each other’s back. And that… was just the start of their problems.
This story contains graphic elements and mentions suicide and racism. Please take care while listening.
This story comes to us from WBEZ’s new season of the Motive podcast. This season investigates the hidden world of big prisons in small towns. Places where everyone knows each other and difficult truths get buried. Listen and subscribe to Motive now!
Reported by Shannon Heffernan
Produced by Jesse Dukes, Marie Mendoza, and Joe Deceault with story editing from John Fecile, Annie Nguyen, and Nancy Lopez
Original Score by Cue Shop and Renzo Gorrio
Artwork by Teo Ducot
The Incident At Poison Spider Mesa
The story of two men who come face to face one night in the canyonlands of southern Utah.
Brody Young is a Utah State Park Ranger and motivational speaker, helping other people figure out how to survive the unsurvivable. To find out more about his story, be sure to check out his website.
Produced by Joe Rosenberg, original score by Leon Morimoto
Season 13 – Episode 17
The story behind the story of Glynn Washington… on life growing up in an apocalyptic cult like you’ve never heard before. Snap Judgment presents, “The World Tomorrow,” from Love & Radio with Nick van der Kolk.
Love & Radio features in-depth, otherworldly-produced interviews with an eclectic range of subjects, from the seedy to the sublime. It’s hosted by Nick van der Kolk who is a Snap Alum! Listen & subscribe to Love & Radio on your favorite podcast player… you won’t regret it.
If you haven’t already, be sure to also check out The Secrets Hotline podcast from Love & Radio. Share your secret and read others on Instagram.
Produced by Nick van der Kolk, Andrew Gill, Nicki Stein & Phil Dmochowski. Contributing Editor: Steven Jackson
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 13 – Episode 15
It’s the roar of the crowd, on the edge of your seat, in that pivotal moment in history. Is it the Iran Hostage Crisis in Tehran or the 1955 World Series in Brooklyn? For one man, Press Attaché Barry Rosen, it’s both. And a Houma man can’t be bothered by anyone… except for his best friend, Brown the dog.
STORIES
Field of Dreams
It’s the roar of the crowd, on the edge of your seat, in that pivotal moment in history. Is it the Iran Hostage Crisis in Tehran or the 1955 World Series in Brooklyn? For one man, Press Attaché Barry Rosen, it’s both.
This story recounts experiences of violence and torture. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.
Original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff with additional music by Bo Walsh, produced by Bo Walsh
Sherlock Hound
Kirby Verret’s grandpa was a Houma Indian who just wanted to hunt and be free on the Louisiana bayou. He couldn’t be bothered by anyone…except for his best friend, Brown the dog.
Produced by Stephanie Foo
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 13 – Episode 14
Narcocorrido superstar Chalino Sánchez sings to a sold-out crowd for the first time in Sinaloa. It's the best night of his career until someone hands him a note. His face turns pale and his smile slowly disappears. That night, after the show, Chalino will be executed. But who killed him and why? We begin a journey to understand Chalino's life and impact on him, and the theories behind his unsolved murder on him. This incredible story comes to us from our friends at Sonoro Media and Futuro Studios.
This episode contains graphic language, scenes of violence, and drug use that are not suitable for all audiences, discretion is advised.
“Ídolo: The Ballad of Chalino Sánchez,” is an 8-episode podcast that examines the extraordinary life of the Mexican singer-songwriter and attempts to unravel the mystery of his unsolved murder. Hosted by Erick Galindo in English and Alejandro Mendoza in Spanish. You can listen in English or Spanish on any podcast platform!
Season 13 - Episode 12 - Spotlight
When record store owner Jeff Bubeck buys an old record collection out of an abandoned storage unit, he has no idea what he’s stumbled across. Jeff learns the collection once belonged to the late great J Dilla, one of the greatest hip-hop producers of all time. Along with the thousands of LPs from Dilla’s personal collection, there is something else that is uncovered, something huge.
Producer Pat Mesiti-Miller talks with Jeff Bubeck and Dilla’s mother, Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey.
Learn more about the J Dilla Foundation. Want to hear some of the music from the recovered tapes? Go listen to: The Lost Scrolls, Vol. 1 - EP J Dilla.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller, artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 13 - Episode 11 - Snap Classic
Have you ever wanted something so badly you’d do anything to make it happen? Sixteen-year-old Mohamed decides to dig deep in his religion to take the next step with his crush. There’s no love like young love… especially when it’s a secret. This week on Snap, we proudly present, “The Loophole.”
This story contains strong language, discusses sexuality, and mentions corporal punishment. Please take care while listening.
BIG thanks to Mohamed Ali for sharing his story with us! Mohamed is an artist and comedian, he just got back to Canada after spending the last few years working and performing in Southeast Asia.
Special thanks to Zahra Noorbakhsh. Big thanks as well to Zaiba Hasan & her crew from the podcast Mommying While Muslim.
Produced by Regina Bediako, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot
Snap Music Spotlight: “Honest” by Jada Imani (produced by Dakim)
Jada Imani is an East St. Louis-born, Bay Area-raised Hip-Hop R&B artist and organizer. In addition to a whole bunch of great music, Jada recently launched a new product line called “Good For The Soul”. Be sure to check out her Patreon and follow her on social media!
This song comes to us from the compilation Water For The Town Vol. 4, a project series from SmartBomb created to raise mutual aid and awareness for various organizations and grassroots movements doing vital work right here in Oakland.
The song is produced by Dakim, be sure to check out more of Dakim’s music and follow them on Instagram!
Season 13 - Episode 10
Mimi Nguyen’s mother, Thanh, has always been super anxious. She obsessively calls Mimi at all hours and is always worried they’re in danger. This paranoia really put a strain on their relationship, until Mimi heard Thanh talking in her sleep one night. And Mimi realized… maybe there were long-hidden family secrets that might explain Thanh’s behavior.
This story contains strong language, graphic depictions of war, and mention of suicide. Please take care while listening.
Thank you, Mimi & Thanh, for sharing your story with us!
Stephanie Foo produced this story – she also wrote a memoir about intergenerational immigrant trauma and her own complex PTSD… in it, she tears down her own walls and shares her and her family’s story. Check out her incredible new book, “What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma.”
Produced by Stephanie Foo, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 13 – Episode 9
A pair of star-crossed lovers encounter the paranormal while performing Romeo & Juliet in fair Wisconsin. And when a man falls in love with his wife he doesn’t just get one life partner – he gains an entire family.
STORIES
Romeo & Juliet
A pair of star-crossed lovers encounter the paranormal in fair Wisconsin, where we lay our scene.
This story comes to us from our evil-twin, Spooked, a Luminary Original podcast.
Want more Spooked? Season 6 of Spooked is streaming now. This Luminary Original Podcast is rolling out new episodes through Spring, 2022. You can hear the newest episodes by subscribing to the Luminary Channel on Apple Podcasts, or directly on Luminary.
Thank you, Kelsey Brennan & Andy Truschinski, for sharing your story!
Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Nicholas Marks
Multiplicity
When you get really close to someone, you get to know different sides of them naturally. It was no different when Jim Bunkelman fell in love with his wife, Rhonda. What was different was just how many different sides of Rhonda there were.
This does refer to trauma from sexual and physical abuse, sensitive listeners are advised.
Thanks, Jim, for sharing your story with us!
If you’d like to learn more about what is referred to by some as healthy multiplicity, Jim suggests you consult Healthymultiplicity.com and Multiplicity 101 for more information.
Produced by Julia DeWitt, sound design by Leon Morimoto Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 13 – Episode 7
Afia Kaakyire has a decision to make. And by God, her family is going to help her figure this s*** out.
This week on Snap, we’re featuring S***hole Country. Join Afia as she forages for her family’s guidance in their shared histories during a long-awaited trip to Ghana — true tales dipped in green card anxieties, complicated love, an “Are You the One?” marathon, and liberal portions of the world’s best Jollof. This episode contains explicit language, sensitive listeners please be advised.
The story comes to us from our good friend Afia and Radiotopia Presents. Go listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or at radiotopiapresents.fm You’ll find the other five episodes in this incredible eight-part series.
S***hole Country is written, narrated, and sound designed by Afia Kaakyire and produced by Afia and Mark Pagán. Julie Shapiro and Audrey Mardavich are the executive producers. Cover art by Sindiso Nyoni.
Music Credits: Theme song by Ria Boss “Too Late for the Party” by Unheard Music Concepts “Noodle Opus” by Blue Dot Sessions “Crisis Averted” by David Hilowitz “I Kno” by Vincent Augustus
Season 13 – Episode 6
Rooty, a piglet, leaves her Victorian dollhouse on the farm and heads to the city of New Orleans to find a family. But when Hurricane Katrina hits, everything that is near and dear to her is threatened.
BIG thanks to Jim & Connie for sharing their story with us! Thanks as well to Jeffery Tam & Dr. Alison Barca.
Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Cheflee
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 13 – Episode 4
One stubborn, little DivaCup is all that stands in the way of life, liberty, and the pursuit of queerness. Ray Christian-Dickens tells their story of breaking free of the Bible Belt.
This story contains sexual situations and references to homophobia, please take care while listening.
Thank you, Ray Christian-Dickens, for sharing your story with us!
Ray first told this story for the podcast RISK! on the Trial By Fire episode. RISK! goes where others dare not tread. Listen & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for more true stories that are told boldly.
Learn more about Ray on their website or follow them on Twitter!
Produced by David Exumé, original score by Sudi Wachspress
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 13 - Episode 3
The Tomb of the Unknowns is a sacred monument for unknown U.S. service members who died in combat. But what if this memorial is hiding something? …Or someone?
This story comes to us from our friends over at 99 % Invisible. Listen & subscribe to this incredible podcast for more stories about all the thought that goes into the things we don’t think about — the unnoticed architecture and design that shape our world.
Want to dive even deeper into this story? See pictures, videos & more at: 99percentinvisible.org
Production: Producer Joe Rosenberg spoke with Robert Poole, author of On Hallowed Ground: The Story of Arlington National Cemetery; Patricia Blassie; Bill Thomas, reporter for the Washington Post; Chris Calhoon, former Army Ranger; Vince Gonzales, reporter for CBS Denver
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 13 – Episode 1 – Spotlight
Two stories from the mountains full of holiday spirit(s). It’s the Nightmare before New Year’s with a very Spooky episode from Snap… where guardian angels don’t get snow days. Snap Judgment presents, “The Don’t Look Back! Special.” Amazing stories of the unexplained from our evil-twin podcast, Spooked.
Spooked, features supernatural stories told by people that can barely believe it happened themselves. Want more Spooked? Season 6 is streaming now, rolling out new episodes through Spring, 2022. You can hear the newest episodes by subscribing to the Luminary Channel on Apple Podcasts, or directly on Luminary.
STORIES
Cliffhanger
Bill is home from college, on his way to meet his girlfriend, when his car swerves off the road.
This story contains one brief scene of graphic material.
Big thanks to Bill Love for sharing your story with us!
Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Leon Morimoto
Cowboy Ghost
Valerie is lost in a snowstorm in rural Montana. She thinks she might not be able to get out, when she sees two headlights coming to her through the storm. Help is on the way – she hopes.
Thank you Valerie for sharing your story. Valerie’s story comes to us from the book “Trucker Ghost Stories” edited by Annie Wilder.
Produced by Eliza Smith, original score by Leon Morimoto
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 12 – Episode 51
Scott Lechner is the king of Christmas trees in Manhattan, nicknamed the “Pontiff of Soho.” But when his business runs afoul of the mob, he gets an offer that he can’t refuse. And a covert operative is assigned to extract a high-level target from Russia, and it’s about to ruin his holiday plans.
STORIES
The Christmas Tree Mafia
Scott Lechner is the king of Christmas trees in Manhattan, nicknamed the “Pontiff of Soho.” But when his business runs afoul of the mob, he gets an offer that he can’t refuse. The crazy true story of the New York Christmas tree industry, full of turf wars, karate fights, and the mafia.
This story contains explicit language, sensitive listeners please be advised.
This story is dedicated to the memory of Scott Lechner, the pontiff of Soho and the emperor of New York city treemen. Thanks as well to Russ and Little Scott.
Produced by Ilana Strauss, John Fecile & Annie Nguyen
Original score by Renzo Gorrio
Secrets in Siberia
Mike Ramsdell is a covert operative for the federal government. He’s assigned to capture and extract a high-level target from Russia, but the mission goes horribly wrong.
Find Mike’s book here.
Produced by Anna Sussman, original score by Renzo Gorrio
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 12 – Episode 50
It’s 1972 and Singer Nobuko “JoAnne” Miyamoto and her partner Chris Ijima get “the call.” It’s Yoko Ono and John Lennon inviting them to sing on national TV. What happens next is musical history. And a young massage therapist in Miami Beach gets the business offer of a lifetime. So he shakes hands with the devil and hopes for the best.
STORIES
We Are Not Yellow Pearl
It’s 1972 and Singer Nobuko “JoAnne” Miyamoto and her partner Chris Ijima get “the call.” It’s Yoko Ono and John Lennon inviting them to sing on national TV. What happens next is musical history.
This story contains strong language and references to Japanese Internment and racism against Asians and Asian Americans. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.
Thank you, Nobuko, for sharing your story with Snap!
After their first and last TV performance, Nobuko and Chris recorded “Yellow Pearl,” “We Are The Children,” and other songs on their 1973 album A Grain of Sand: Music for the Struggle by Asians in America. And while Chris, unfortunately, passed away in 2005, Nobuko is still making music to this day.
For more, check out Noboku’s recently released memoir: Not Yo’ Butterfly: My Long Song of Relocation, Race, Love, and Revolution. And go to Noboku’s website to see what she’s working on next!
Produced by David Exumé, original score by Daniel Riera
The Accidental Arms Dealer
A young massage therapist in Miami Beach gets the business offer of a lifetime. So he shakes hands with the devil and hopes for the best.
Big thanks to David Packouz for sharing your story. If you want to find out the dirty, dirty, gritty, gritty behind this piece, check out the book written by Guy Lawson; it’s called “Arms and the Dudes.”
Produced by Anna Sussman & Julia DeWitt in collaboration with Guy Lawson. Original score by Renzo Gorrio.
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 12 – Episode 49
When men living in Muskegon prison watch the breaking news of George Floyd’s murder on TV, they decide to host a one-of-a-kind celebration of life. This story is a tribute to Robert “Silk” Cannon Junior.
This episode contains strong language and references to police violence. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.
Special thanks to William Welch and Dee Dee Kirkwood who helped make the bagel sandwich a reality for the men in Muskegon. Additional shout-outs to Catherine Nouhan, Stephen Carmody, and Delores Ingram.
And major thanks to Tana Ganeva, a criminal justice reporter who has written extensively about Michael Thompson’s incarceration and petitions for clemency. You can read more about the George Floyd celebration of life in her article in The Counter. Tana is currently working on a book about Cold War escapees.
Produced by Shaina Shealy, original score by Renzo Gorrio
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 12 – Episode 48
This past year Adizah Eghan noticed an interesting trend on social media: everyone seemed to be living it up in Tulum, Mexico. Some were flocking there to have a good time, while others were seeking something much deeper: they wanted to escape racism and seek refuge with like-minded people. Adizah traveled to Mexico to experience the vibes of Tulum for herself — and also dig into why Black people are seeking refuge in a small fishing town south of Cancun.
This piece comes to us from our friends at VICE News Reports. VICE has so many amazing stories, make sure you subscribe to their podcast asap!
This episode contains explicit language, sensitive listeners please be advised.
Special thanks to Nubia Younge, Patricia Talley, and all those in Tulum!
This episode was produced by Adizah Eghan and edited by Kate Osborn and James T. Green with help from Annie Aviles and Stephanie Kariuki. The original score is by Kyle Murdock.
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 12 – Episode 47
We’re reflecting back on stories that give thanks for a monster-fighting grandfather, growing up with same-sex parents, and stuffing your face with Girl Scout Cookies… LIVE. Even in another tough year, we’ve got a lot to be grateful for.
Snap Nation, every year we make a Gratitude Special and every year we grow increasingly grateful for YOU. Thank you for listening. Commenting. Laughing. Crying. Thank you… for supporting us.
This episode contains explicit language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.
STORIES
Turn on the Lights – Shane Koyczan
The monsters of Shane’s night terrors tremble in fear of Shane’s grandfather… until his powers fail. Watch Shane perform this heartfelt story LIVE.
The Last Mile – Noah St. John
15-year-old storyteller Noah St. John describes the trials and tribulations of growing up the son of same-sex parents. Watch Noah perform this breathtaking story LIVE.
Mad Love – Joyce Lee
Do not get on Joyce Lee’s bad side. Just don’t do it. You did it? Oh, no.
Back of the Bus – Glynn Washington
Glynn has an unfortunate initiation on his first day of school. Watch Glynn perform this incredible story LIVE.
Girl Scout Cookies – Jen Kober
As a little girl, Jen Kober discovered the allure of being a brownie scout: the Girl Scout Cookie. Holding out for Girl Scout Cookie release day…was another struggle altogether. Watch Jen perform this hilarious story LIVE.
All music in this episode was performed live by Alex Mandel, David Brandt, and Tim Frick. Original Music by Alex Mandel.
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 12 – Episode 46
You’re young, fun, and on the run from the law. One kid’s journey across the Deep South leads to a big confrontation with the man who inspired it all… Con Man Daddy.
BIG thanks to Jason Russel Waller as well as his brothers, Randy and Kel, for sharing your story with Snap!
Produced by Bo Walsh, original score by Renzo Gorrio Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 12 - Episode 45
A rock climber hits the jackpot in Yosemite and Moss Hills saves the day with his music on a sea cruise. Two stories… double the trouble.
STORIES
Lake Chronicopia
Dale Bard was a young rock climber in Yosemite in the ’70s. Back then, rock climbing was an obscure, expensive passion. And he came across the most unbelievable cash cow you’ve ever heard of.
Thank you, Cisco DeVries, Papa Tom DeVries, all the climbers that helped us, and a big huge thanks to the filmmakers Greg Laut and Nicholas Rosen from Sender Films. Check out our link to their amazing documentary on this very story, “Valley Uprising.”
Produced by Anna Sussman & Julia Dewitt, original score by Leon Morimoto
The Sinking of the Cruise Ship Oceanos
Moss Hills takes us on a sea cruise and saves the day with his music.
Thanks, Moss, for sharing your story with us! Love this story? Learn more about the sinking of the Oceanos or watch a video of the ship’s final moments!
Produced by Joe Rosenberg, original score by Renzo Gorrio
Snap Classic – Season 12 – Episode 44
When a man starts having night terrors his family thinks it’s just nightmares. Only it’s not just bad dreams — there is an actual demon plaguing him. And two family members know their house is haunted but they don’t want to share that secret… even with each other.
To celebrate Halloween week, we’re bringing you more Spooked stories! Our evil-twin podcast, Spooked, features supernatural stories told by people that can barely believe it happened themselves. To listen to all #Spooked episodes as they’re released, subscribe to Luminary directly, or to the Luminary Channel on Apple Podcasts. Either way, just go to: luminary.link/spooked
STORIES
Green Demon
When Austin’s dad starts having night terrors, the family thinks it’s just nightmares — but Austin thinks something else is going on. He soon discovers that there is an actual demon plaguing his father… and Austin must confront it.
Thank you, Austin, for sharing your story with Spooked!
Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Leon Morimoto
Libby
Jennifer and her daughter Taylor both know their family home is haunted… but they don’t want to share that secret, even with each other.
Thank you, Jennifer & Taylor, for sharing your story with us!
Produced by Eliza Smith, original score by Bells Atlas
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 12 – Episode 43
Jen is about to start an internship at a museum. But this isn’t a typical museum… it’s built inside two old, historic mansions. By this time, the original owners of these two old homes are long gone–or are they? And a night nurse dedicated to his job loves to help people. But when spirits of former patients reach out to him, he’s not sure if he can care for them.
‘Tis the season of the shadow! Snap Judgment proudly presents our evil-twin podcast, Spooked.
Spooked features supernatural stories told by people that can barely believe it happened themselves. To listen to all #Spooked episodes as they’re released, subscribe to Luminary directly, or to the Luminary Channel on Apple Podcasts. Either way, just go to: luminary.link/spooked
Be afraid.
STORIES
Fright at the Museum
Jen is about to start an internship at a museum. But this isn’t a typical museum… it’s built inside two old, historic mansions. By this time, the original owners of these two old homes are long gone — or are they?
Thank you, Jen, for sharing your story with the Spooked!
Produced by Zoe Ferrigno, original score by Leon Morimoto
Night Nurse
Dennis is a nurse, a helper. But when spirits of former patients reach out to him, he’s not sure if he can care for them.
Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Dakim Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 12 – Episode 42
Amateur treasure hunters race to uncover $100,000 in gold and silver after a man buries his entire jewelry store around the state of Michigan. Hunters are given clues and left to explore the woods.
This episode contains strong language, sensitive listeners please be advised.
BIG thanks to Johnny & everyone out on the hunt for sharing your story with us! Learn more about Johnny and his treasure quest on his website and Facebook.
Produced by Will McCarthy, original score by Derek Barber
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 12 – Episode 41
August 21, 1971, was the deadliest day in San Quentin history, and it’s still a painful topic, both inside the prison and out. At the center of the story was a Black revolutionary named George Jackson. Who was he, and what makes him so controversial, even today?
Snap Judgment presents, “August 21, 1971,” a special spotlight on Ear Hustle from PRX’s Radiotopia.
This episode contains strong language and mentions violence and suicide. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.
To learn more about George Jackson and the events of August 21, 1971, check out the resources listed at the bottom of this page.
BIG love and thanks to all our friends over at Ear Hustle. Want to hear more stories from Ear Hustle? They just dropped Season 8! And they’re keeping busy with other projects too:
One of their episodes this season is a participation challenge. For 30 days, Ear Hustle team members on the outside will attempt to eat and work out the same way their team members on the inside do. They are inviting listeners to join them in this exploration of constraint.
And Nigel and Earlonne’s book, This Is Ear Hustle: Unflinching Stories of Everyday Prison Life will be out 10/19/21. You can pre-order it here.
This episode was scored with music by Antwan Williams, Rhashiyd Zinnamon, and David Jassy.
Artwork by Antwan Williams
Be sure to visit www.EarHustleSq.com to hear more stories, see pictures from episodes, and follow everything Ear Hustle.
Spotlight – Season 12 – Episode 39
You know we had to go for Round 2! We’ve brought your favorite Snap storytellers from around the world Backstage again, sharing the real stories that bubble up when the stage lights go down.
Dino Archie, Shannon Cason, Dr. Ray Christian, Joyce Lee, and Don Reed join Glynn to spar about problematic side dishes, code-switching, and skin-lightening cream. Big thanks and love to the whole crew!
This episode contains some adult language.
Produced by Nikka Singh & Regina Bediako
Original score & sound design by Pat Mesiti-Miller
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 12 – Episode 38
It’s when the last glow of amber fades from the sky. When you can’t quite tell who approaches you on the dark path. When everyone starts to speak with lowered voices. That when you know… it’s time for Campfire Tales.
This week, Spooked stories that will keep you up at night! A policeman experiences a sinister omen with deadly consequences. Crows set out to send a man warnings in Santa Fe. And it’s confirmed… all dogs do go to heaven.
STORIES
The Head
We all know the old wives’ tales: don’t walk under a ladder or you’ll have bad luck; don’t step on the crack or you’ll break your mama’s back. Dan is about to discover another, more sinister omen… with deadly consequences.
This story does contain graphic content, sensitive listeners please be advised.
Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Maryam Qudus
A Murder of Crows
Mike is pretty sure he’s going crazy. Every time he sees a crow, it seems like it’s trying to tell him something: to watch out, to beware. What are they trying to warn him of?
Produced by Alyia Yates, original score by Lauryn Newson
All Dogs go to Heaven
Sometimes, spirits reach out and ask us for help. And sometimes, they reach out to give us what we need, too.
Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Moyses Nunez
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Do you need more stories that pass beyond the veil? Do you need more journeys through the Shadowland? Be afraid, because more Spooked storytelling awaits. Season 6 is out NOW!
To hear 26 brand new episodes of #Spooked as they are released, subscribe to the Luminary channel on Apple Podcasts.
Season 12 – Episode 36
ALM – as referred to in court documents – is a Navajo and Cherokee toddler. When he was a baby, a white couple from the suburbs of Dallas wanted to adopt him, but a federal law said they couldn’t. So they sued. Today, the lawsuit doesn’t just impact the future of one child, or even the future of one law. It threatens the entire legal structure defending Native American rights.
Today, from Crooked Media, we’re sharing the first episode of This Land Season 2.
To hear the full series, subscribe now to This Land wherever you get your podcasts.
Snap Spotlight – Season 12 – Episode 35
Sir Dyno is the Chicano Eazy-E, the king of lowrider car shows, an up-and-coming gangsta rapper straight outta Northern California. But when he gets the money to finance his next CD, he has no idea that the same music that made him a legend will also lead to his downfall.
Thank you, David Rocha, for sharing your story with us. Thanks also to Sharon Rocha, Justin Berton & Julia Reynolds.
David Rocha left prison in June 2009. He became a pastor and started a church in Modesto called House of Rest.
This story featured the music of David Rocha, the original score is by Renzo Gorrio
Produced by John Fecile
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 12 – Episode 34
When Ian Coss decided to get married, every living member of his family who had ever been married had also been divorced. He wonders: are we doomed to recycle the patterns of behavior we get from our ancestors? And a fictional tale of marital mayhem!
STORIES
Forever is a Long Time
When Ian Coss decided to get married, every living member of his family who had ever been married had also gotten divorced: parents, grandparents, and all his aunts and uncles on both sides — some of them twice. Seven years later, he’s still married, but has questions: What is the value of a lifetime commitment? Are we doomed to recycle the patterns of behavior we get from our ancestors? Are we all just better off alone? Forever is a Long Time is a five-episode series that weaves reflection and original music through Ian’s conversations with his wife and divorced family members — a look at love with people who have made mistakes.
The full series is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Forever is a Long Time is created by Ian Coss and edited by Lacy Roberts. The music is co-produced by Alex Chakour, and mastered by Nick Zampiello at New Alliance East. The artwork is by Kelsey Tyssowski.
Miniature Wife
What happens when you shrink your wife… literally? Writer Manuel Gonzales brings us a fictional tale of marital mayhem.
Check out more of Manuel’s writing.
Thank you, to our VO Actors:
Narrator: Thao Nguyen
Husband: Sam Fischmann
Wife: Eliza Smith
Produced by Eliza Smith, sound design by Pat Mesiti-Miller
Season 12 – Episode 33
A computer learns to speak with emotion and conviction but lacks the ability to distinguish good ideas from absolute madness. And a man has a chance to work on a secret project involving millions of flying mammals that could put an end to World War II.
STORIES
Theodora
Making sense of the world is always a struggle. And that’s why, as far back as time has existed, some people have chosen to stand up in front of others and tells stories and share ideas that make sense of the chaos around us. We call them “orators” or “the ones who speak” They turn the chaos into meaning and inspiration.
But there’s a bad side of orators too—it’s the snake oil salesmen….the buzzword charlatans…the intellectual xenomorphs who prey upon those who just want to find some deeper truths.
Producer Jeff Emtman is particularly sensitive to this dual nature of public speaking…he’s got some of those darker traits himself. So he developed a simple robot named Theodora who could speak to him about the highly porous barrier that separates inspiration and madness.
This piece comes to us from the podcast Here Be Monsters (HBM146: Theodora). Music by James Li, of Liance. Album: This Painting Doesn’t Dry
Theodora’s also a Twitterbot. Read her latest meanderings on Twitter at @hypo_inspo.
The Other Secret Weapon
A young man has the chance to work on a very secret, very powerful weapon that could put an end to World War II. The project involves no toxins, no chemicals, no shrapnel and no bullets. Instead, the project involves lots and lots of flying mammals. Lots.
This story details a war situation involving both people and animals, sensitive listeners please be advised.
BIG thanks to Jack Couffer, who is now 97, and BIG love to the entire Couffer family.
Special thanks to producer Elizabeth Nakano & to Doctor Peter Kuznick from the Nuclear Studies Institute at American University.
The bat recordings were made for us by artist & composer Geneva Skeen. Learn more about Geneva’s work.
Produced by John Fecile, original score by Renzo Gorrio, sound design by Pat Mesiti-Miller, artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 12 – Episode 32
The podcast The Turning from Rococo Punch and iHeartRadio tells the story of religious sisters who joined Mother Teresa’s order of nuns, but who eventually decided they had to leave. It asks, what is the line between devotion and brainwashing? Can you truly give yourself to God? If you make a lifelong vow, what does it mean to break it?
Produced by Erika Lantz, Elin Lantz Lesser, and Emily Forman. Editing by Rob Rosenthal. Digital production by Andrea Asuaje. Fact checking by Andrea López-Cruzado. Theme music by Matt Reed. Executive producers Jessica Alpert, John Perotti, and Katrina Norvell.
Find Mary Johnson’s memoir An Unquenchable Thirst here.
Listen to The Turning wherever you get podcasts. Find more information and pictures on Instagram @RococoPunch.
Season 12 – Episode 30
A woman in Veracruz, Mexico receives a map from a pair of anonymous strangers that leads her on a search to solve a mystery that’s haunted her for years. And a psychiatrist brings together three men who believe they are all Jesus Christ, hoping to cure them of their delusions.
STORIES
Map to the Disappeared
A woman in Veracruz, Mexico receives a map from a pair of anonymous strangers that leads her on a search to solve a mystery that’s haunted her for years.
This story includes descriptions of corpses, graves sites, and a brief mention of torture. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.
Thank you, Griselda Barradas, for sharing your story with us! Special thanks to journalist Felix Marquez for his assistance in producing this story and to actress Norma Yolanda Lopez.
Griselda is still a member of the group, El Solecito. They’ve just begun excavating a second mass grave in Veracruz and have so far found close to 50 bodies. Today there are more than 70 groups of parents across Mexico like El Solecito. Searching for the remains of their missing children while the authorities do little to help. On average, two graves are uncovered each day.
Produced by Esther Honig, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot
The Three Christs Of Ypsilanti
In 1959, psychiatrist Milton Rokeach brought together three schizophrenic men who believed they were Jesus Christ, hoping to cure them of their delusions. But over time, his methods became dangerously amoral.
Thanks to Richard Bonier and Ronald Hoppe for their help. Additional thanks to Peter Shyppert as the voice of Milton Rokeach.
You can buy The Three Christs of Ypsilanti, Rokeach’s book, right here.
Produced by Stephanie Foo, original score by Leon Morimoto
Season 12 – Episode 29
A severed head turns up in a small rural town. While police investigate this as a crime, they look at disturbed graves, search for missing people — suspect a killer. But the forensic artist on the case has a very different theory for how the head ended up in the woods.
This story contains references to forensic material, sensitive listeners please be advised.
Thank you to Michelle Vitali & Mike O’Brien for sharing this story with Snap.
Produced by Nancy López, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 12 – Episode 27
One officer in Los Angeles used car inspections to hit on women. Three hundred miles away in the San Francisco Bay Area, another woman says an officer used police resources to harass and stalk her.
This episode investigates these two cases of sexual misconduct by California Highway Patrol officers. While the officers were fired, the agency did not refer potential crimes to prosecutors. And the files show some women who came forward were met with suspicion, discouragement, or what one woman saw as intimidation.
Snap presents, “Conduct Unbecoming,” the second episode of On Our Watch, an investigative podcast from NPR & KQED.
This episode contains instances of sexual misconduct but it does not contain sexual assault. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.
Thank you, Sukey Lewis, Sandhya Dirks, Alex Emslie, and the entire On Our Watch team!
On Our Watch is an amazing seven-part podcast series, hosted by Sukey Lewis. It was created after a new police transparency law unsealed scores of internal affairs files. NPR and KQED reporters set out to examine these cases and the shadow world of police discipline. Learn more about On Our Watch at KQED.org. Listen & subscribe now!
On Our Watch is produced as part of the California Reporting Project, a coalition of news organizations in California.
Artwork by Nicole Xu for NPR
Season 12 – Episode 25
Cheyenne Brady knew next to nothing about the US census when she was given the job of counting everyone on her reservation. Writer Julian Brave Noisecat follows her through the ups and downs of the 2020 census, culminating in the first-ever Census Powwow.
This story features descriptions of genocide and historical trauma, sensitive listeners please be advised.
A big, big thank you to everyone on the Fort Berthold Reservation. Especially Cheyenne Brady and her family: Novi Runs Above, Holy Rope, Tayvin, Poncho, Tookie, Uncle Thomas, and Grandma Florence.
Thank you also to Charlie Moran, Tavares Fimbres, Gabrielle Wilkinson, and Braedyn Taft. Thanks to our friends at KMHA radio: Anne Morsette, Will Maguire, Ricky Raine, and Shelley Krueger for administering a rapid COVID test.
And big thanks to the whole Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation.
Sincerest thanks to Dr. Cheryl Ann Kary, Cheryl Keepseagle, Logan Davis, Barb Anguino, D’Vera Cohn, Byard Duncan, David Rodriguez, and Lycia Ortega Mattocks.
The original score was by Cheflee and Pat Mesiti-Miller
This story was produced and reported by Julian Brave NoiseCat and John Fecile
It was written by Julian Brave NoiseCat
Season 12 – Episode 24
In May 1991, a bank robber walked into a bank in Irving, Texas, and without speaking handed the teller a note that read, “This is a bank robbery. Give me your money. No marked bills or dye packs.” Witnesses reported that the robber was wearing a cowboy hat and a brown leather jacket. And then it happened again. And again. But when FBI agents finally got a lead, they discovered that the robber wasn’t who they expected at all…
This week, Snap proudly presents, Criminal, from PRX’s Radiotopia!
This award-winning podcast, hosted by Phoebe Judge, was one of the first, if not the first, true-crime podcast. They tell incredible stories of people who’ve done wrong, been wronged, or gotten caught somewhere in the middle.
They’ve got 165 stories like this one just waiting for you — each one more surprising than the next! Listen to Criminal wherever you get your podcasts and to learn more, visit their site (thisiscriminal.com)
Artwork by: Julienne Alexander
Music:
“Highride Chrome” by Blue Dot Sessions “Cat’s Eye” by Blue Dot Sessions “Desmontes” by Blue Dot Sessions “Soothe” by Blue Dot Sessions “Highway 430” by Blue Dot Sessions “Inamorata” by Blue Dot Sessions “Lobo Lobo” by Blue Dot Sessions “Night Light” by Blue Dot Sessions “Gentle Son” by Blue Dot Sessions Season 12 – Episode 23 – Snap Spotlight
In this special Uncuffed Spotlight, witness an intimate correspondence between two best friends. Hear from Adamu, who was recently released from San Quentin State Prison, while his friend Edmond… is still on the inside.
Uncuffed is a storytelling project made by people behind bars, from inside California prisons, in collaboration with KALW. To hear the full version of this story, visit Uncuffed (https://www.weareuncuffed.org/) and make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
Produced by Adamu Chan, Ninna Gaensler-Debs, Angela Johnston, Pat Mesiti-Miller & Eli Wirtschafter
Season 12 – Episode 21
Andy Marra’s job has just offered her the chance of a lifetime: she’s going to Korea. But she’s got a secret plan for the trip that has nothing to do with work.
Thank you, Andy, for sharing your story with Snap! Find out more about her advocacy work (https://transgenderlegal.org/about-tldef/staff/andy-marra/)
Produced by Regina Bediako, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 12 – Episode 20
Snap Judgment presents, “Hot Trash,” a special spotlight on the Ear Hustle podcast, from PRX’s Radiotopia
Visiting a loved one in prison is both emotionally intense and constrained by countless rules — from how much PDA is too much PDA, to what kind of candy you can eat inside. One year after California prison authorities suspended in-person visits due to COVID-19, hear stories from and about visiting rooms… and how families are adjusting to video “visits.
This episode contains explicit language, sensitive listeners please be advised.
Heard on this episode: Nicola Christopher Bucci and Frank Jernigan, Sgt. Cuevas, Helen Theresa Guion, Michael Hatch, Vesta, and Ruben. Inside San Quentin: Hamisi Spears, Lacedrick Johnson, Elton Spencer, Michael Marler, Kim Puckett, Anthony Ammons, Bashar Aremu, Floyd Collins, Brandon Browner, and Nephew.
Thanks also to Alesha Monteiro, Michelle Garcia, Michelle Tran, and all the women who shared stories about their video visits.
This episode was scored with music by Antwan Williams, David Jassy, Gregg Sayers, and Rhashiyd Zinnamon.
As always, big thanks to Lt. Sam Robinson and Acting Warden Ron Broomfield for their support of the show.
Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. This incredible team is in their 7th Season of the show and it is packed with incredible stories. Go on over to their website (earhustlesq.com) to subscribe, see pictures, and learn more about all things Ear Hustle!
Artwork by Antwan Williams
Snap Spotlight – Season 12 – Episode 19
When the two greatest auction houses in the world - Christie’s and Sotheby’s - vied for the privilege of auctioning off $20 million worth of art in 2004, little did they know that they would be forced to engage in an ancient form of ritualized combat known as... rock paper scissors.
Be sure to check out Carol Vogel’s original New York Times article.
Produced by Joe Rosenberg, artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 12 - Episode 18 - Snap Classic
After years of fighting battles as a child soldier, a Sudanese man finds himself a refugee in Australia. As he struggles to overcome his past, he comes face-to-face with his childhood tormentor on a TV show.
Thank you, Ayik, for sharing your incredible story with us! To learn more about Ayik’s life, check out his memoir, The Lost Boy. You can also catch Ayik on Harrow, a crime drama now airing on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
This episode recounts real events that happened to a child soldier, including graphic scenes inside a prison camp, listener discretion is advised.
Produced by Ruby Schwartz, edited by Nancy López. Special thanks to Wendy Love
Original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot
This week’s music spotlight features the song “Rocketeer” from our very own Renzo Gorrio! Renzo scores so many stories on Snap (like this one!) and he produces under the name Hydroplane. Listen to “Rocketeer” from his new album “Rockets” out NOW. Cassette, vinyl, and digital versions are available on Bandcamp.
Season 12 – Episode 17
When a four-seater plane violently crashes onto the top of an 8,000-foot mountain, a kid fights to survive. A white boy discovers he’s black. And history calls on an Oglala Lakota Headsman in South Dakota to stand up for his people.
STORIES
Electric Fence
As a country boy, Glynn puts his family pride on the line when his neighbor challenges him to the ultimate test of manhood.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
Wonderboy
In 1979, a four-seater Cessna plane carrying Norman Ollestad, his dad, and his dad’s girlfriend violently crashed onto the top of an 8,000-foot mountain. He was just 11 years old.
To learn more about Norman’s story, check out his book, Crazy for the Storm. Be sure to also check out his thriller, French Girl With Mother.
Produced & scored by Davey Kim
One Drop
For 10-year-old Greg Williams, life was good…until the day his mom left.
To learn more about Greg’s story, check out his book Life on the Color Line.
Produced by Adizah Eghan, original score & sound design by Pat Mesiti-Miller
Third King
What happens when history calls on you to step up? We go to Standing Rock to find out.
Lance King is an Oglala Lakota Headsman from Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. For more information on his grandfather, Matthew H. King, check out “Noble Red Man: Lakota Wisdomkeeper Matthew King.”
Produced by Liz Mak, original score & sound design by Leon Morimoto
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 12 – Episode 16
We follow four hairstylists who compete in the 2019 Bronner Brothers Salon vs. Salon Hair Battle – the only hair competition of its kind. As one contestant puts it, “It’s a platform that every stylist that I know would absolutely love and kill for.” Come for the big personalities and stay for the ultimate hair show. Find out who wears it best…
BIG thanks to all the stylists who shared their stories with us!
Ashley Payne, the bob queen, lost her salon in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, but is working out of a friend’s salon. She is suffering from liver failure and started a gofundme in February to help pay for a liver transplant.
Check out Tammie B’s work! Que Barnes is still at the helm of her salon in Atlanta. Terrence Davidson, the king of hair, started selling hair products online called Kingz N Queenz.
Produced by Chris Hambrick & Nancy Lopez, with assistance from Shaina Shealy
Original score by Marco Prestige, sound design by Pat Mesiti-Miller
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 12 – Episode 15
STORIES
Mulatto
Glynn’s brother wants him to take a DNA test but Glynn already knows he’s one part Luna and one part Midnight.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller, original score by Cheflee
Bloodlines
When Adreanna Rodriguez was a kid, she was given a choice about whether or not she wanted to stay in her home state of California. It was a choice she’s reckoned with for her entire life. Today, over a decade after she made that choice – Adreanna takes us with her to North Dakota to find out… what could have been.
This story was supported by the USC Center for Health Journalism, which helps journalists investigate health challenges and solutions in their communities reporting that serves as a catalyst for change.
BIG love to Adreanna’s mom, Sylvia, and her kid sister, Maudy.
Produced by Adreanna Rodriquez and Shaina Shealy
Original score by Renzo Gorrio
You can also hear this story on a new podcast from VICE Audio called Strongman. It’s a six-part series of intimate stories about power and control at every level… all over the world. It’s out now… subscribe & listen wherever you get your podcasts!
Special thanks to the incredible VICE squad: Adizah Eghan, Annie Aviles, Stephanie Kariuki, Joaqlin Estus, Karen Brown, Ivan MacDonald, and Catherine Stifter.
Full Episode
This episode features music from Cheflee, check out more of Cheflees’s music at cheflee.bandcamp.com!
Sound design by Pat Mesiti-Miller
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 12 – Episode 14
Sieu is a young boy living in the big city of Phnom Penh, but he misses his old life in the Cambodian countryside. The air, the farms, but mostly… the animals. When the Khmer Rouge promises a return to the land, Sieu has no idea how far he and his family will have to go.
This story recounts aspects of the Khmer Rouge civil war including scenes of torture and death. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.
BIG thanks to Sieu Do for sharing your story with us! There is so much that we were not able to share with you about Sieu and his family’s incredible journey. To find out more check out his book, A Cloak of Good Fortune.
Produced by Nikka Singh, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 12 – Episode 12
There was a legend in central Maine, about a hermit who had lived in the woods, unseen, for 30 years. Then, in 2013, the police arrested a man named Christopher Knight.
To learn more about Chris Knight’s story, be sure to check out Mike Finkel’s book, The Stranger In The Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit.
Check out The North Pond Hermit Song by Stan Keach.
Produced by Joe Rosenberg, original score by Renzo Gorrio & Andrew Vickers
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 12 – Episode 11
Glynn finds a cheap place to spend the summer… at a halfway house.
This story was performed at Snap LIVE in Los Angeles and was presented by KPCC.
Original Music by Alex Mandel, performed by Alex Mandel and the Snap Players (David Brand and Tim Frick).
Season 12 – Episode 10
Katie falls hard for Barys during a whirlwind trip to Belarus. But there’s a giant red flag she can’t ignore any longer. And two people who have the same name, live in the same city, and have the same professional interests soon find out what else they have in common.
STORIES
Real Love
Boston-based writer Katie Simon is on assignment in Belarus when she meets and falls hard for Barys in less than a week. When she’s back home, her friends alert her to a giant red flag she can no longer afford to ignore.
This story briefly mentions sex, sensitive listeners please be advised.
Thank you, Katie, for sharing this story with Snap! Keep up with her latest work, including an upcoming book about falling in love and generational storytelling here. Learn more about Katie on her Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.
Produced by Regina Bediako, original score by Renzo Gorrio
Ovrkast “Love Somebody” – Music Spotlight
This week’s Snap Music Spotlight features Oakland artist Ovrkast with the song, “Love Somebody” watch the video here!
Listen to Ovrkast’s latest album, Try Again (DELUXE) out now!! To stay up to date with all things Ovrkast, be sure to follow them on Twitter and Instagram.
Katie vs. Katie
When Katie Crouch learned there was another Katie Crouch who lived in the same city and apparently had the same professional interests as her she thought, huh, what else do we have in common? She would soon find out.
This story was done in collaboration with Ozy.com, the online magazine that published both Katies’ essays: The Other Me and Doppelgangers Unite?
Katie Crouch continues to virtually cross paths with her name twin from her new city of Chicago, where she works for an educational publisher, raises a toddler on her own, and writes a blog.
Katie Crouch is a New York Times best-selling novelist. Her books include Girls in Trucks and Abroad, among others.
Produced by Nancy López, original score by Renzo Gorrio
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 12 – Episode 9
A group of all-native girls with a lot to prove, take on the future of their high school lacrosse team. And an ENT doctor learns to be comfortable outside her comfort zone.
STORIES
The Medicine Game
A group of all-native girls with a lot to prove, take on the future of their high school lacrosse team.
This story contains racially insensitive language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.
Thank you, Jacelyn, for sharing your story with us! Jacelyn now plays lacrosse for Virginia Tech.
We first heard about Jacelyn’s story from the film, Keepers of the Game, which follows the Salmon River Girls lacrosse team during the 2015 season. Big thanks and love to “The Halluci Nation” formerly known as “A Tribe Called Red” for letting us use their song “Stadium Pow Wow” in this story. Also special thanks to the film’s director Judd Ehrlich.
Some of the audio in this story comes from the Keepers of the Game documentary and was aired courtesy of the Dicks Sporting Goods Foundation.
Produced by Shaina Shealy, special thanks to Regina Bediako
Original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot
Rhino Rocket
Otolaryngologist Tina Munjal tells a story about learning to be comfortable outside of her comfort zone. This story was told live at The Nocturnists’ live show Out of the Comfort Zone, at the Grey Area Theater in San Francisco on October 18, 2019.
Original theme music by Yosef Munro, additional music from Blue Dot Sessions
This story comes to us from The Nocturnists, a San Francisco-based medical storytelling live show, and podcast where healthcare workers share stories of joy, sorrow, and self-discovery. It was created and is hosted by physician Emily Silverman.
For more stories from the world of medicine, check out The Nocturnists wherever you get your podcasts or visit their website. Listen and subscribe right now!
Season 12 – Episode 8
This week, Snap is proud to spotlight Suave! This podcast captures the true story of a teenager sentenced to life in prison without parole & what happens when, decades later, he suddenly gets a second chance at freedom. It’s the story of thousands of juveniles sentenced to die in U.S. prisons told through one man’s journey of incarceration and redemption and his near 30-year friendship with journalist, Maria Hinojosa.
This episode contains descriptions of violence and sexual assault, listener discretion is advised.
Suave is an amazing podcast from Futuro Studios and PRX. Suave is available wherever you listen to podcasts and at www.suavepodcast.org. New episodes drop every Tuesday… listen and subscribe!
Artwork by Virgilio Tzaj
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Snap Spotlight – Season 12 – Episode 8
In the mid-70s, Conan was hired to direct and produce a nature documentary. But he wanted to do something more ambitious. The film he made became one of the most infamous movies ever, but his success came with deadly consequences…
This episode contains a content advisory for graphic imagery and strong language. It describes scenes of both human and animal death. This story is not for children and sensitive listeners, please be advised.
Special thanks to our film consultants, Spencer Parsons and Todd Wieneke.
Produced by John Fecile, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot
Snap Classic
An underwater photographer sets out on a quest to document harp seals and experiences a moment that becomes a part of her forever.
This story contains descriptions of animal death in the wild. Sensitive listeners, please be advised
Thank you, Jennifer Hayes, for sharing your story with us! Special thanks to Jennifer’s guide Mario Sear and her husband David Doubilet.
You can find Jennifer and David’s stunning photographs of harp seals in National Geographic Magazine, on their website, or on Jennifer’s Instagram.
Produced by Shaina Shealy, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 12 – Episode 5
Everyone in Pumpkintown is hunting for Sasquatch… except Ben Becker. He knows exactly where Bigfoot lives.
This episode does contain strong language, sensitive listeners please be advised.
This story originally aired on the Here Be Monsters podcast hosted by Jeff Emtman. They just dropped a new season… listen and subscribe for more awesome stories!
Produced by Jeff Emtman, artwork by Teo Ducot
Snap Classic – Season 5 – Episode 12
When the biggest baddest bird in the wild is on the brink of death, one couple will do anything to bring her back home. Snap presents, “Birdzilla.” A Canadian love story.
This episode discusses the subject of death and contains strong language, sensitive listeners please be advised.
Thank you, Murdo Messer, for sharing your story with us! And all of us here at Snap are thinking fondly of the late Dr. Helene Van Doninck, wherever you are, thank you.
Learn more about the Cobequid Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre! Check out animal photos and videos on their Facebook and Twitter.
Produced by Nikka Singh, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 12 - Episode 4
A hip hop artist from Oakland leaves his mic behind to join the police force and fight for justice from the inside.
This story includes scenes of police violence and strong language, sensitive listeners please be advised.
Thank you, Jinho Ferreira, for sharing your story with us! Listen to “I Can’t Breathe” and more from Jinho’s hip hop group, Flipsyde.
This story was adapted from the piece originally produced for WorldAffairs, an incredible weekly podcast and radio show. Special thanks to Jarrod Sport and Joanne Elgart Jennings, who originally edited and co-produced this story.
If you liked Jinho’s story, check out the WorldAffairs podcast. The world is shifting beneath our feet and if you want help making sense of it, WorldAffairs will break it down! Listen and subscribe to WorldAffiars wherever you get your podcasts.
Reported & produced by Teresa Cotsirilos, edited by Nikka Singh Original Score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot Season 12 – Episode 3
A woman recounts her Aunt’s fairytale love story and searches for her own Modern Romance. An African princess learns she is truly beautiful. And a precocious eight-year-old finds himself on the brink of a revolution when he applies lessons learned from a homework assignment to other areas of his life.
STORIES
Modern Romance
In the second half of her life, Stephanie found her classic Hollywood romance. Now she attempts to understand the strange and confusing world of dating apps to help her niece – and the show’s host Nichole – find her happily ever after.
This story comes to us from The Secret Adventures of Black People, hosted by Nichole Hill. This incredible podcast tells the stories of Black people holding it down across space and time. Be sure to check out the show and subscribe to the podcast at TheSecretAdventuresOfBlackPeople.com
Modern Romance was written and produced by Nichole Hill with production assistance by Shonte Hill, and story editing assistance by Talia Bender. Special thanks to Stephanie Camolli! Music: Epidemic Sound
Beautiful – Sonya Renee Taylor
An African princess learns she is truly beautiful. This story was performed by Sonya Renee Taylor at Snap LIVE in DC. Sonya Renee Taylor is an internationally acclaimed performance poet, actress, educator, and activist (check out her amazing work at sonyareneetaylor.com) The LIVE score was composed by amazing Alex Mandel & performed by Alex Mandel, David Brandt, and Tim Frick.
Liberation – Latif Doman
When Latif Doman is growing up in Philly, he takes his schoolwork seriously… which is unfortunate for the parents in his neighborhood.
Many thanks to Latif and Story District for bringing us this story! Hear more stories at storydistrict.org
Season 12 – Episode 2
In 1997, thirty-nine people took their own lives in an apparent mass suicide. The events captivated the media and had people across the planet asking the same question… ‘Why?’ 20 years later, those who lost loved ones and those who still believe – tell their story.
Snap Judgment presents a special spotlight on Heaven’s Gate. Find out the story behind the cult that changed the world.
Heaven’s Gate is produced by Stitcher in collaboration with Pineapple Street Media and is hosted by Snap’s very own Glynn Washington. You can listen to Heaven’s Gate wherever you get your pods. Go on… subscribe right now and listen to all the episodes!
Six people, six different times and places, but they all find themselves in the same predicament, asking the same question, should they stop or should they go?
BIG thanks to Tyler Estep, who first reported Philip Dean’s story for the Atlanta-Journal Constitution. Thanks also to Cole Richards and Randy Scott Carroll for recording assistance.
Thank you to everyone interviewed for this story: Troy Stokes, Philip Dean, Betsy Richards, Delrish Moss, Carol Steele, and the Lucky Guy.
Big love and thanks to Shannon Cason, who narrated this piece. Check out Shannon’s podcast ‘Homemade Stories’ to hear more from him.
Produced by Anna Sussman, John Fecile & Nancy López, original score by Renzo Gorrio
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 12 – Episode 1
An Iranian American examines herself and her life in a one-woman audio show that straddles the line between fiction and truth. Snap Judgment presents, “A Person Who Has Never Even Been Married…” a special spotlight on the Appearances podcast.
This episode contains strong language, scenes of domestic turmoil, and mentions sex. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.
From Mermaid Palace and Radiotopia, Sharon Mashihi brings you Appearances. This podcast brings to life an Iranian American family and community through the real and fantastical mental machinations of Melanie Barzadeh. Melanie is in her mid 30’s and desires nothing more than to become a mother. The difficulty of finding the right partner seems to be directly connected to the struggles witnessed in her home throughout her entire childhood. As Sharon Mashihi voice-acts all the characters in one family, the depth of the love, pain, and struggle is felt with visceral, profound compassion at every turn.
This is episode 2 of a 9 episode audio mind trip. Go on… go listen to all the episodes and subscribe to this amazing podcast!
The roles of Melanie, her family members, and all the wedding guests were performed by Sharon Mashihi. The role of Ponch was performed by Thatcher Keats. This episode also featured clips from an interview with Rabbi Tarlan Rabizadeh. The story consultant was Sunita Prasad. The associate producer of pre-production was Monique Laborde. The associate producer was Ariel Mejia. The mix engineer was Harry Knazen. Kaitlin Prest is the executive producer and editor of Appearances.
The show was made with support from New York State Council on the Arts, Madowell, the Ragdale Foundation, Union Docs, and IFP.
Snap Season 11 – Episode 42
2020 has been a YEAR, and Monaea Upton has a lot to say about it. This week we bring you an episode from the podcast Vice News Reports. Vice sent 17-year-old Monaea Upton a recorder and she’s been keeping an audio diary of her senior year of high school in North Minneapolis — during online school, the aftermath of the George Floyd protests, and a spike in neighborhood gun violence. We take you inside her world.
This story does contain strong language, sensitive listeners please be advised.
BIG BIG love and special thanks to Monaea Upton, for letting us into her world! Thanks to her Mother, Rochelle Upton, as well.
This episode was produced by Vice News Reports, a new weekly podcast hosted by Arielle Duhaime Ross. Go on… check it out! This incredible podcast brings you to the news so you can hear it for yourself. VICE News reporters and producers take you along as they travel across the globe to where life is happening, right up to the frontline as a story is unfolding. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
You can also check out VICE News on their website, Twitter, or Instagram.
VICE News Reports is produced by Jesse Alejandro Cottrell, Jen Kinney, Janice Llamoca, and Julia Nutter.
Senior producers are Ashley Cleek and Adizah Eghan. Associate producers are Adreanna Rodriguez, Sam Egan, and Sophie Kazis. Sound Design and music composition by Steve Bone and Kyle Murdock.
The executive producer and VP of Vice Audio is Kate Osborn. Janet Lee is Senior Production Manager for VICE Audio. Production coordination by Steph Brown. Fact-Checking by Samir Ferdowsi.
Special thanks to Mauri Milander Friestleben, Charles Adams, Sam Wilbur, Courtland Pickens, Azhae’la Hanson, Samir Ferdowsi, and Alex Baumhardt.
Photograph by Foluso Famuyide Jr, illustrated by Teo Ducot
Season 11 – Episode 41
What if after the craziest year on record somebody asked you… “what happened?” The Snap team spoke to some of the people that changed our world in 2020 to see if their stories have a part II.
BIG thanks to all of the storytellers who let us take a little peek back into their lives for this special episode:
Patti Ragan from “Zoo Nebraska”
Naandar from “Letters from Lockdown – Gaza, Myanmar, and at Sea”
Jacoby Cochran from “Time Traveler”
Gregory from “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to America”
Dr. Ayaz Virji & Doug Peterson from “The Country Doctor”
Chanthon Bun from “Outbreak at San Quentin”
Mary Gidley from “Raft of Passion”
After an insane year, there is still so much to be thankful for. We are exceptionally grateful for you Snap Nation! The best people in all the world listen to this show. Happy Holidays from our family to yours… and cheers to the new year ahead.
Produced by Anna Sussman, Nancy Lopez, John Fecile, Shaina Shealy, Regina Bediako, & Pat Mesiti-Miller Original score by Pat Mesiti-Miller Artwork by Teo Ducot Outro song: “Magnam Ostium” by Pep Love feat. Xiomara
A good samaritan pulls over to the side of the road to help a family in distress. A few weeks later, he realizes something is wrong.
This episode contains some graphic imagery and strong language, sensitive listeners please be advised.
BIG love and thanks so much to Dr. Ray Christian for sharing his story with us. If you loved his story he’s got plenty more on his podcast “What’s Ray Saying.”
Produced by Nikka Singh, original score by Lauryn Newson Artwork by Teo Ducot Season 11 – Episode 39
School shootings and their tragic aftermath have become an all too common story. But here’s one side of it that you probably haven’t heard. This story takes place at a high school in Portland, Oregon, where officials fear the next school shooter might be a teenage boy in their midst.
This story does contain strong language, sensitive listeners please be advised.
Bethany Barnes originally reported this story for The Oregonian – Targeted: A Family and the Quest to Stop the Next School Shooter. She is now an investigative reporter for the Tampa Bay Times.
Produced by Nancy López, original score by Renzo Gorrio Artwork by Teo Ducot
Snap Classic – Season 10 Episode 12
How far will you hurt yourself before you start loving yourself? Nygel Turner shares what it’s like to live with Gynecomastia (aka Man Boobs).
This story was produced by YR Media‘s Adult ISH podcast. Adult ISH is a culture, advice, and storytelling show about #adulting, that is produced entirely by folks who are “almost adults”. The show is distributed by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to subscribe and listen!
Produced by Nygel Turner and Davey Kim Sound design by Oluwafemi and Davey Kim
Lawrence “Binkey” Tolefree Jr. was born with a mic in his hands. He never met a stage he wouldn’t try to grace with his presence. And at 33, he thinks he’s finally gotten his big break. But when he calls his mom to tell her the good news, he sets into motion a journey that ushers in the most unexpected performance of his career.
Go on and get more Binkey Tolefree in your life! Check out his show every Friday on South Side Radio.
The piece featured “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye, and “Have You Seen Her” by The Chi-Lites, which was written in part by Binky’s grandmother the great Barbara Acklin.
Produced by Regina Bediako, original score by Pat Mesiti-Miller
Lawrence “Binkey” Tolefree gets a phone call about a huge opportunity. But it’s the next call from his mom that leads to the most surprising performance of his career. And Nygel Turner shares what it’s like to live with Gynecomastia (aka Man Boobs).
This episode contains adult language & a scene with graphic imagery. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.
STORIES
The Looking Glass
Glynn looks at an old picture of himself and reflects…
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
Have You Seen Her
Lawrence “Binkey” Tolefree Jr. was born with a mic in his hands. He never met a stage he wouldn’t try to grace with his presence. And at 33, he thinks he’s finally gotten his big break. But when he calls his mom to tell her the good news, he sets into motion a journey that ushers in the most unexpected performance of his career.
Go on and get more Binkey Tolefree in your life! Check out his show every Friday on South Side Radio.
The piece featured “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye, and “Have You Seen Her” by The Chi-Lites, which was written in part by Binky’s grandmother the great Barbara Acklin.
Produced by Regina Bediako, original score by Pat Mesiti-Miller
The Amazing T*tty Man
How far will you hurt yourself before you start loving yourself? Nygel Turner shares what it’s like to live with Gynecomastia (aka Man Boobs).
This story was produced by YR Media‘s Adult ISH podcast. Adult ISH is a culture, advice, and storytelling show about #adulting, that is produced entirely by folks who are “almost adults”. The show is distributed by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to subscribe and listen here!
Produced by Nygel Turner and Davey Kim, sound design by Oluwafemi and Davey Kim
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 11 – Episode 38
A fortune hunter searches for buried treasure in an Arizona silver mine but finds something he never expected. And a young boy learns how to hustle and survive in Brooklyn during a time when the mob ran the streets.
STORIES
Silver Mine
W.C. Jameson has searched for a recovered buried treasure across the world. But on a search in Arizona, he found something he never expected.
Find out more about W.C. Jameson’s work and adventures at his website: http://www.wcjameson.com/
Produced by Anna Sussman, original score by Leon Morimoto
Number One Boy
In Brooklyn, before it was hip, back in the days when Williamsburg was still rough and the mob ran Red Hook, this is where Lou Diaz learned how to hustle as a young boy. It was on these same streets that this hustle would be particularly handy in a totally different way than he ever expected.
Check out Lou’s book, Dancing with the Devil: Confessions of an Undercover Agent.
Produced by Julia Dewitt, original score by Renzo Gorrio
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Snap Classic – Season 6 – Episode 24
Glynn gets a new friend. A wolf in Yellowstone becomes a legend in her own time. And a woman’s life changes forever when a hurricane heads towards her house full of birds. Snap Judgment presents, “The 2020 Gratitude Special.”
We are grateful to lift voices up, to tell stories, and we are so SO thankful for you Snap Nation! We appreciate each and every one of you Snappas… for all of the love and support you’ve shown us, thank you.
STORIES
Bardot
Everyone needs a scratch behind the ears sometimes.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
06 Female
In 2006, a wolf was born in Yellowstone who would become a legend in her own time. For more about the 06 Female and the debate surrounding wolves in Yellowstone, be sure to check out Jeff Hull’s article in Outside Magazine and Nate Rott’s special report for NPR.
Produced by Joe Rosenberg, original score by Renzo Gorrio
The Birds
With a houseful of her favorite birds and a hurricane on the way, Nikki’s whole life is about to be upturned.
Find out more about Nikk’s life story on her website, and in her book, “The Bird Market of Paris.”
Produced by Anna Sussman, original score by Renzo Gorrio Artwork by Teo Ducot
Angel wings. Pine trees. Nina Simone. These are the ingredients of a masterpiece.
This episode discusses drug use, sex, homophobia, and contains bleeped explicit language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.
Thank you to Joseph Magee, Justin Adams, Jennifer Ann Handy, and the rest of the cast and crew of Angels in America Kilgore College, 1999.
BIG love and thanks to Raymond Caldwell, who just retired after 54 years of teaching theater.
This story was based on the Texas Monthly magazine article “When ‘Angels in America’ Came to East Texas” by Wes Ferguson.
Special thanks also to the Texas Shakespeare Festival, Matthew Simpson, Helena de Groot, Kyle Henry, Katie Song and Colin Hyer.
Produced by John Fecile, original score by Renzo Gorrio Artwork by Teo Ducot Season 11 – Episode 36
Todd’s uncle was one mean son of a biscuit. But long after he’s dead and gone, his descendants worry that his meanness might rub off on them. Snap presents a story crafted in the dark of night by Spooked.
Thank you, Todd, for sharing your story with us! Like Todd’s story? Check out his book, Country Stories of Ghosts and Bad Men.
Produced by Anna Sussman, original score by Renzo Gorrio Artwork by Sanaa Khan
Listen to Spooked on Luminary! Spooked season 5 has 22 all-new episodes to keep you up at night. You can get a Luminary subscription for as little as $2.99 a month with their annual plan, plus a 7-day free trial to get started. Not available in all markets. Terms apply. Visit luminarypodcasts.com to learn more.
Nada Rothbart thought she’d have plenty of time to get her family out of Sarajevo. Suddenly, it was too late.
This story originally aired on the Lucky podcast, listen to part two of Nada’s story “The Choice” here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lucky-podcast/id1248736230?mt=2
Produced by Briana Breen Artwork by Teo Ducot Snap Classic – Season 9 Episode 16
When singer/songwriter and former frontwoman of the Alabama Shakes, Brittany Howard, comes up against a hostile spirit in her home, she has to decide: who’s going to get to stay? Brittany... or the ghost?
Big thanks and big love to Brittany for sharing her story with Spooked!
Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Leon Morimoto Artwork by Sanaa Khan
Season 5 - Episode 18
Listen to Spooked on Luminary! Season 5 has 22 all-new episodes to keep you up at night. You can get a Luminary subscription for as little as $2.99 a month with their annual plan, plus a 7-day free trial to get started. Not available in all markets. Terms apply. Visit luminarypodcasts.com to learn more.
Lee’s great grandfather, his grandfather, and his father have all seen him: the shapeshifter. They know this man has the power to curse them, to hurt them. Lee wonders: is this man coming for him too?
BIG thanks to, Lee, and his entire family for sharing their story with us!
Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Leon Morimoto
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 5 - Episode 14
Listen to Spooked on Luminary! Season 5 has 22 all-new episodes to keep you up at night. You can get a Luminary subscription for as little as $2.99 a month with their annual plan, plus a 7-day free trial to get started. Not available in all markets. Terms apply. Visit luminarypodcasts.com to learn more.
Some of the best stories are told when the show’s over… Join us for our first-ever Snap Backstage! We bring together incredible storytellers from all over the country for a roundtable of stories about second-rate first class tickets, a racist dog, and baggy pants.
This episode does contain strong language and the mention of drug use, sensitive listeners please be advised.
BIG thanks to Dino Archie, Shannon Cason, Dr. Ray Christian, Joyce Lee, and Don Reed for spending some time with us Backstage!
Special thanks to Snap’s Flo Wiley for her help with this episode.
Produced by Nikka Singh, original score by Pat Mesiti-Miller
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 11 – Episode 31
Back in the 1970s, Bob Favor signed up to be a Texas Ranger. He proudly helped local police solve some of their toughest cases. But there was one case that kept getting away from him.
For more of Bob Favor’s exploits as a Texas Ranger, check out his book: My Rangering Days.
Produced by Luke Quinton, original score by Leon Morimoto
Snap Classic – Season 7 – Episode 8
Just a few weeks ago, writer and performer Jacoby Cochran walked through a Chicago neighborhood and into a time machine. That’s where the story begins…
Sensitive listeners, please note this story contains explicit language and references racial violence.
Thank you, Jacoby, for sharing your story with us! For more of Jacoby’s work, please head on over to jacobycochran.com.
Produced by Regina Bediako & Anna Sussman, original score by Clay Xavier
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 11 – Episode 30
A man walks off the side of a California highway, deep into the patchy grassland, to build a life away from the rest of the world.
Sensitive listeners should know that this piece does contain a description of a car accident.
Thank you, Gregory, for sharing your story with us!
Produced by Tessa Paoli, original score by Derek Barber
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 11 – Episode 29
Four women share their stories of loving incarcerated men, and the challenges they face in maintaining their relationships, staying hopeful about an eventual reunion, and carrying on with their lives on the outside. We also hear from a man sentenced to Life without the possibility of parole.
Snap Judgment presents, “Hold That Space,” a special spotlight on the Ear Hustle Podcast, from PRX’s Radiotopia.
Content Advisory: This episode discusses sex and contains explicit language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.
Thanks to Erica Olson, Loraine Serrano, Darlene Burke, Annette Shields, Raven Campbell, Raylene Ruiz, Theresa, Sutina Green, and Steven Green for sharing your stories for this episode. And BIG thanks + so much love to the entire Ear Hustle family!
Be sure to visit www.EarHustleSq.com to hear more stories, see pictures from episodes, and follow everything Ear Hustle. They just dropped a new season!
Ear Hustle comes to us from PRX’s Radiotopia, this episode is produced by Earlonne Woods, Nigel Poor, Rhasaan “New York” Thomas, John “Yahya” Johnson, Pat Mesiti-Miller, and Bruce Wallace. This episode was scored with music by Antwan Williams, Rhashiyd Zinnamon, and David Jassy.
Artwork by Antwan Williams
David’s family has owned the same plot of farmland in North Carolina for over 300 years. As he gets older, he starts to realize that some family members have never really left...
Thank you, David, for sharing your story with the Spooked. Big love to you & Petrony!
Produced by Greta Weber, original score by Jordain Wallace
Artwork by Sanaa Khan
Congrats to our Spooked Theme Song Remix winners, Paul Kleinschmidt & Celeste Yglesia!
Season 5 has 22 new episodes, each released weekly on Mondays & Fridays. Select episodes will be available across streaming platforms (like this episode), but you can find ALL the new episodes only on Luminary.
You can get a Luminary subscription for as little as $2.99 a month with their annual plan, plus a 7-day free trial to get started. Visit luminarypodcasts.com to start your free trial.
What’s keeping you from feeling proud today? We’re exploring that question with a special Snap two-for-one: SHAMEBOOTH, a traveling art installation, hotline, and podcast featuring the voices of real people sharing their shame, and “Quiet Is Best,” a story from Julie Lindahl about her shocking discovery of a secret — and shameful — family legacy.
Content advisory: These stories detail substances, violence against a trans person, graphic images of Nazi Germany, and sexual assault. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.
STORIES:
SHAMEBOOTH Recordings
SHAMEBOOTH explores the science & psychology behind one of the most intense and isolating emotions a person can feel by capturing the voices of real people who step into a refurbished phone booth to speak their truths. It has become an art installation, podcast, hotline, live event space, and movement to help people get proud.
A very big thank you to all of the brave people who stepped into the SHAMEBOOTH, baring their souls. For more, head on over to SHAMEBOOTH and subscribe to the podcast!
SHAMEBOOTH’s creator and host is Paula Williams. The podcast is produced by the fine folks at SOUND MADE PUBLIC: Tania Ketenjian, Philip Wood, and Katie McCutcheon. Production assistance was by Snap’s Regina Bediako.
“Quiet is Best” – Snap Classic
When Julie Lindahl discovered that her grandfather had been an active member of the German SS, she decided to return to the scene of his crimes. But her grandmother made things difficult.
Thank you, Julie, for sharing your story with Snap! A version of this story was originally produced for the podcast Kind World. For more, please make sure to check out Julie Lindahl’s book, The Pendulum: A Granddaughther’s Search for Her Family’s Forbidden Nazi Past.
Produced by Erika Lantz, original score by Leon Morimoto with production assistance by Liz Mak
Season 11 – Episode 28
SHAMEBOOTH explores the science & psychology behind one of the most intense and isolating emotions a person can feel by capturing the voices of real people who step into a refurbished phone booth to speak their truths. It has become an art installation, podcast, hotline, live event space, and movement to help people get proud.
Content advisory: These stories detail substances, sexual assault, and violence against a trans person. Sensitive listeners, please
A very big thank you to all of the brave people who stepped into the SHAMEBOOTH, baring their souls. For more, head on over to SHAMEBOOTH and subscribe to the podcast!
SHAMEBOOTH’s creator and host is Paula Williams. The podcast is produced by the fine folks at SOUND MADE PUBLIC: Tania Ketenjian, Philip Wood, and Katie McCutcheon. Production assistance was by Snap’s Regina Bediako.
When Julie Lindahl discovered that her grandfather had been an active member of the German SS, she decided to return to the scene of his crimes. But her grandmother made things difficult.
Thank you, Julie, for sharing your story with Snap! A version of this story was originally produced for the podcast Kind World. For more, please make sure to check out Julie Lindahl’s book, The Pendulum: A Granddaughther’s Search for Her Family’s Forbidden Nazi Past.
Produced by Erika Lantz, original score by Leon Morimoto with production assistance by Liz Mak
Kristen Cortez is a new teacher in beautiful Los Gatos, California. From her classroom window, she can see rolling, golden hills. Redwood trees. The sun is almost always shining. And yet… something lurks.
Thank you, Kristen, for telling us your terrifying tale!
Produced by Zoe Ferrigno, original score by Richard Haig
Season 5 - Episode 3
Season 5 has 22 brand new episodes, each released weekly on Mondays & Fridays. Select episodes will be available across streaming platforms (like this episode), but you can find ALL the new episodes only on Luminary.
You can get a Luminary subscription for as little as $2.99 a month with their annual plan, plus a 7-day free trial to get started. Visit luminarypodcasts.com to start your free trial.
Glynn can see stories... some are happy, some are sad. But others... stink of fear.
Produced by Lauryn Newson
A fisherman down on his luck finds gold at the bottom of the sea. It’s only after his treasure hunt is underway that he discovers what is truly valuable deep down.
BIG thanks to Joe Pennisi for sharing your story with Snap.
This story would not have been possible if not for the amazing, on the ground reporting work of Tara Duggan, Jason Fagone, and Santiago Mejia who first told this incredible story for the San Francisco Chronicle.
Produced by Nikka Singh, original score by Renzo Gorrio Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 11 – Episode 27
Glynn has big plans to drop out of high school and make a TON of money.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
You are on your smoke break at Walmart. You look down and see a box: inside is a ceramic lamb with a note around its neck asking you to take it home. Do you: a) burn it b) throw it in the trash, or c) take it home?
Thank you, Corey, for sharing your story with Spooked!
Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Lauryn Newson Artwork by Teo Ducot
Spooked Season 5 - Episode 1
Spooked Season 5 has 22 brand new episodes, each released weekly on Mondays & Fridays. Select episodes will be available across streaming platforms (like this episode), but you can find ALL the new episodes only on Luminary.
You can get a Luminary subscription for as little as $2.99 a month with their annual plan, plus a 7-day free trial to get started. Visit luminarypodcasts.com to start your free trial.
When a young man is told is he going deaf, he sets out on a challenge to memorize the songs that defined his life. He had no idea that those songs would come back to him in the most unexpected way.
A version of this story aired on KQED’s Q’ed Up.
Produced by April Dembosky, Original Score by Renzo Gorrio Sound Design by Leon Morimoto & April Dembosky Artwork by Mark Fiore
Snap Classic – Season 9 Episode 3
The last embers of the season. The final wander through the woods. The chill not yet hitting the air. That’s when you know it’s time… This week, experience the dark magic of Spooked on Snap. We proudly present, “Campfire Tales VII.”
STORIES
Kapu
If the sign at the mouth of the cave says “kapu,” forbidden, you better take heed. Don’t go searching for trouble. Thank you, Joe, for sharing your story with Spooked!
Produced by Greta Weber and Annie Nguyen, original score by Lauryn Newson
Route 666
Michael Kilpatrick is coming home from the venue, celebrating a great show. He’s taking a familiar road. But tonight, the conditions are bad: hard wind, rain, and… frogs? Thanks, Michael, for sharing your story with us!
Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Leon Morimoto
Widow’s Walk
Howling wind. Swirling fog. What lurks in the mist? To whom is the wind calling? Thank you, Bubba, for sharing your terrifying tale with us.
Produced by Greta Weber & Gaylen Koch, original score by Clay Xavier
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 5 of Spooked drops 8/21/20 & will have 22 brand new episodes, each released weekly on Mondays & Fridays. Select episodes will be available across streaming platforms, but you can find ALL the new episodes only on Luminary. Visit LuminaryPodcasts.com to start listening.
Season 11 – Episode 26
The last embers of the season. The final wander through the woods. The chill not yet hitting the air. That’s when you know it’s time… This week, experience the dark magic of Spooked on Snap. We proudly present, “Campfire Tales VII.”
STORIES
Kapu
If the sign at the mouth of the cave says “kapu,” forbidden, you better take heed. Don’t go searching for trouble. Thank you, Joe, for sharing your story with Spooked!
Produced by Greta Weber and Annie Nguyen, original score by Lauryn Newson
Route 666
Michael Kilpatrick is coming home from the venue, celebrating a great show. He’s taking a familiar road. But tonight, the conditions are bad: hard wind, rain, and… frogs? Thanks, Michael, for sharing your story with us!
Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Leon Morimoto
Widow’s Walk
Howling wind. Swirling fog. What lurks in the mist? To whom is the wind calling? Thank you, Bubba, for sharing your terrifying tale with us.
Produced by Greta Weber & Gaylen Koch, original score by Clay Xavier
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 5 of Spooked drops 8/21/20 & will have 22 brand new episodes, each released weekly on Mondays & Fridays. Select episodes will be available across streaming platforms, but you can find ALL the new episodes only on Luminary. Visit LuminaryPodcasts.com to start listening.
Season 11 – Episode 26
Glynn warns children 'round the campfire that evil lurks...
Produced by Lauryn Newson & Pat Mesiti-Miller
A rowdy radio show. A sick listener. A Radio DJ who gets in way, way too deep.
This story is a co-production between Snap Judgment Studios, Hi-Phi Nation with Barry Lamb, and our dear friends over at Love and Radio.
Listen & subscribe to Hi-Phi Nation with Barry Lamb, the best story-driven philosophy podcast in the universe! Love and Radio also rules and comes to you from the incredible Luminary family. You can hear the original version of Gotcha from Love and Radio here.
Learn more about Radio DJ Amber Petty and pre-order her new book, “This Is Not A Love Song”
This story was produced by Barry Lam, Steven Jackson, Nick van der Kolk, Phil Dmochowski, Julia DeWitt, and John Fecile
This story includes the voices of Amber Petty, Cory Kimm, Andrew ‘Cosi’ Costello, and Sarah
The actors featured in this story are Aliya Pabani, Corey Layton, Robin Luckwaldt-Ross
Special thanks to Diane Wu, Antimo Ianella, Ira Glass Artwork by John Garrison
Music in this episode (in order of appearance) Artist – Title – Album Palbomen II – Wilco’s Funeral – Memories of Cindy Secret Circuit – Rogue Unit – Tactile Galactics Palbomen II – Disappointment Island – Memories of Cindy Emily Sprague – Huckleberry – Water Memory/Mount Vision Solvent – A Product Of The Process – Subject To Shift Tashi Wada with Yoshi Wafa and Friends – Moments of Exile (Coda) – FRKWYS Vol. 14: Nue Joseph Shabason – Westmeath – Aytche Solvent – Background Noise (Don’t Become) – Apples & Synthesizers Solvent – An Introduction to Science – Apples & Synthesizers Emily Sprague – Piano 1 – Water Memory/Mount Vision Emily Sprague – Your Pond – Water Memory/Mount Vision Secret Circuit – Milk – Tactile Galactics Lucrecia Dalt – Antiform – Anticlines Emily Sprague – Your Pond – Water Memory/Mount Vision Kate NV – yxo EAR – для FOR Emily Sprague – Synth 1 – Water Memory/Mount Vision Palmbomen II – 145 – Memories of Cindy Emily Sprague – Synth 2 – Water Memory/Mount Vision
Season 11 – Episode 25
A rowdy radio show. A sick listener. A Radio DJ who gets in way, way too deep.
This story is a co-production between Snap Judgment Studios, Hi-Phi Nation with Barry Lamb, and our dear friends over at Love and Radio.
Listen & subscribe to Hi-Phi Nation with Barry Lamb, the best story-driven philosophy podcast in the universe! Love and Radio also rules and comes to you from the incredible Luminary family. You can hear the original version of Gotcha from Love and Radio here.
Learn more about Radio DJ Amber Petty and pre-order her new book, “This Is Not A Love Song”
This story was produced by Barry Lam, Steven Jackson, Nick van der Kolk, Phil Dmochowski, Julia DeWitt, and John Fecile
This story includes the voices of Amber Petty, Cory Kimm, Andrew ‘Cosi’ Costello, and Sarah
The actors featured in this story are Aliya Pabani, Corey Layton, Robin Luckwaldt-Ross
Special thanks to Diane Wu, Antimo Ianella, Ira Glass Artwork by John Garrison
Music in this episode (in order of appearance) Artist – Title – Album Palbomen II – Wilco’s Funeral – Memories of Cindy Secret Circuit – Rogue Unit – Tactile Galactics Palbomen II – Disappointment Island – Memories of Cindy Emily Sprague – Huckleberry – Water Memory/Mount Vision Solvent – A Product Of The Process – Subject To Shift Tashi Wada with Yoshi Wafa and Friends – Moments of Exile (Coda) – FRKWYS Vol. 14: Nue Joseph Shabason – Westmeath – Aytche Solvent – Background Noise (Don’t Become) – Apples & Synthesizers Solvent – An Introduction to Science – Apples & Synthesizers Emily Sprague – Piano 1 – Water Memory/Mount Vision Emily Sprague – Your Pond – Water Memory/Mount Vision Secret Circuit – Milk – Tactile Galactics Lucrecia Dalt – Antiform – Anticlines Emily Sprague – Your Pond – Water Memory/Mount Vision Kate NV – yxo EAR – для FOR Emily Sprague – Synth 1 – Water Memory/Mount Vision Palmbomen II – 145 – Memories of Cindy Emily Sprague – Synth 2 – Water Memory/Mount Vision
Season 11 – Episode 25
Glynn’s childhood radio heroes visit his class for career day and he asks them a very specific question…
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
“Easy Street” is the irresistible ear-worm that went from a harmless little song to a hellish theme, to a war cry on the streets of Portland.
This story contains explicit language, sensitive listeners are advised.
You can find a list of freelance journalists documenting the situation in Portland compiled here. Activists have also put together this list of organizations providing support.
Listen to the original “Easy Street” song by The Collapsable Hearts Club (ft. Jim Bianco and Petra Haden).
Listen to the Easy Street (Redux) single by The Occupy ICE PDX Alliance on Apple Music or iTunes.
Big thanks to Joe Sivick, Deena Prichep, and Tuck Woodstock.
Produced by John Fecile, original score by Renzo Gorrio
Snap Classic – Season 10 – Episode 21
As the Coronavirus outbreak overwhelms San Quentin State Prison, one incarcerated person, Chanthon Bun, is awaiting his release on parole. Bun tries to protect himself from the virus, while incarcerated first responders and cleaning crews attempt to treat those who are collapsing and stop the spread of COVID-19. In this episode, we hear first-hand accounts from incarcerated people inside San Quentin trying to survive the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
This story contains graphic content, listener discretion is advised.
At the time of this recording, 13 people from San Quentin have died due to coronavirus, bringing the total number of lives lost in California prisons to 40. Our hearts go out to them and theirs, sincerely.
Find out how you can support people on the inside with care packages and more at Prison University Project.
Chanthon Bun is a producer now living on the outside. Greg Eskridge and Thanh Tran are both multimedia journalists currently incarcerated at San Quentin. Checkout Uncuffed and First Watch for more of their work. Rasheed Lockheart, who narrated this piece, works with Planting Justice, a food and social justice organization empowering those impacted by incarceration. Many thanks to Ant, Eric Phillips, and Alex Simon for sharing their stories from the inside as well.
Special thanks to James King from the Ella Baker Center and Adnan Khan from Restore Justice.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller and Ninna Gaensler-Debs Original score by Pat Mesiti-Miller Artwork by Teo Ducot
While people inside San Quentin and other detention facilities across the country are faced with the threat of coronavirus, it is not just them who are affected. This piece is made up of a collection of letters from people on the outside trying to reach their loved ones currently behind bars.
Big thanks to everyone who shared their letters, Rasheed Lockheart, Shelly Ammons, Dario Abramskiehn, Jovina Vejar.
The letters came to us from Uncuffed, a storytelling project made by people behind bars, from inside San Quentin State Prison and Solano State Prison, in collaboration with KALW. Listen & subscribe on your favorite podcast player!
Produced by Ninna Gaensler-Debs, Gabe Grabin, Angela Johnston, and Eli Wirtschafter.
Glynn navigates the world in mask and with 6-feet of distance... but some people don't have that luxury.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
Team Snap brings you the story of the devastating COVID-19 outbreak at San Quentin State Prison, as told by people on the inside.
STORIES
Outbreak at San Quentin
As the Coronavirus outbreak overwhelms San Quentin State Prison, one incarcerated person, Chanthon Bun, is awaiting his release on parole. Bun tries to protect himself from the virus, while incarcerated first responders and cleaning crews attempt to treat those who are collapsing and stop the spread of COVID-19. In this episode, we hear first-hand accounts from incarcerated people inside San Quentin trying to survive the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
This story contains graphic content, listener discretion is advised.
At the time of this recording, 13 people from San Quentin have died due to coronavirus, bringing the total number of lives lost in California prisons to 40. Our hearts go out to them and theirs, sincerely.
Find out how you can support people on the inside with care packages and more at Prison University Project.
Chanthon Bun is a producer now living on the outside. Greg Eskridge and Thanh Tran are both multimedia journalists currently incarcerated at San Quentin. Checkout Uncuffed and First Watch for more of their work. Rasheed Lockheart, who narrated this piece, works with Planting Justice, a food and social justice organization empowering those impacted by incarceration. Many thanks to Ant, Eric Phillips, and Alex Simon for sharing their stories from the inside as well.
Special thanks to James King from the Ella Baker Center and Adnan Khan from Restore Justice.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller and Ninna Gaensler-Debs Original score by Pat Mesiti-Miller Artwork by Teo Ducot
Letters from Uncuffed
While people inside San Quentin and other detention facilities across the country are faced with the threat of coronavirus, it is not just them who are affected. This piece is made up of a collection of letters from people on the outside trying to reach their loved ones currently behind bars.
Big thanks to everyone who shared their letters, Rasheed Lockheart, Shelly Ammons, Dario Abramskiehn, Jovina Vejar.
The letters came to us from Uncuffed, a storytelling project made by people behind bars, from inside San Quentin State Prison and Solano State Prison, in collaboration with KALW. Listen & subscribe on your favorite podcast player!
Produced by Ninna Gaensler-Debs, Gabe Grabin, Angela Johnston, and Eli Wirtschafter.
San Quentin Mixtapes Vol. 1 – “Same Prison As My Grandfather”
The San Quentin Mixtape is a music project recorded, produced, and performed by incarcerated people inside San Quentin State Prison.
The song featured in this episode is “Same Prison As My Grandfather” by Dinero G. Thank you Dinero G and David Jassy for sharing your music with us!
This song comes from the album San Quentin Mixtapes, Vol. 1. It was produced by the now formerly incarcerated, David Jassy, who has since been released and is now living in his home country of Sweden.
Things go horribly wrong for a safari guide on the Zambezi River when he comes face-to-face with a rogue hippo.
Thank you, Paul, for sharing your story with Snap! Check out Paul Templer’s memoir, What’s Left of Me.
Produced by Erika Lantz, original score by Renzo Gorrio Artwork by Teo Ducot
Snap Classic – Season 9 – Episode 25
For 110 days Peter Hammarstedt and his group of ocean vigilantes hunted the most notorious poacher of sea bass on the high seas, known as the Thunder. Their journey turns into an epic chase across 10,000 miles, two seas, and three oceans, through massive ice floors, violent clashes, and storms-tossed seas, where only one ship makes it home.
Thank you so much to Peter Hammarstedt for sharing your story with us!
Thanks as well to Ian Urbina. We first heard about this story thanks to his reporting. You can find his book, The Outlaw Ocean: Journeys Across the Last Untamed Frontier, on Knopf, Amazon, or anywhere books are sold. Ian has a great collection of stories and books about the lawless ocean.
Also, BIG thanks to Brick City TV & Mark Benjamin for sharing the audio from their documentary, Ocean Warriors: Chasing the Thunder. Y
Produced by Nikka Singh, original score by Renzo Gorrio Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 11 – Episode 22
Have you ever eaten Chilean Sea Bass? Glynn decides to cook it for dinner and realizes it has another name…
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
The night of June 11, 2011, will forever be seared in Roger Stringer’s memory. The night started off with a dinner of boiled shrimp with his two sons. The night ended with his family being torn apart.
This story contains sensitive content and graphic imagery not suitable for young listeners. Listener discretion advised.
A very big BIG thank you to Roger and Zac Stringer for sharing their story with us here at Snap!
As of yet, Zac has not been exonerated. A post-conviction relief appeal to clear his name is stalled in a local circuit court. His civil lawsuit against Remington is currently in limbo. Zac is now 24. He goes to college full time. He’s the first-ever convicted felon to be admitted to William Carey University in Mississippi.
Produced by Nancy Lopez, original score by Renzo Gorrio Artwork by Teo Ducot Season 11 – Episode 23
For 110 days Peter Hammarstedt and his group of ocean vigilantes hunted the most notorious poacher of sea bass on the high seas, known as the Thunder. Their journey turns into an epic chase across 10,000 miles, two seas, and three oceans, through massive ice floors, violent clashes, and storms-tossed seas, where only one ship makes it home.
Thank you so much to Peter Hammarstedt for sharing your story with us!
Thanks as well to Ian Urbina. We first heard about this story thanks to his reporting. You can find his book, The Outlaw Ocean: Journeys Across the Last Untamed Frontier, on Knopf, Amazon, or anywhere books are sold. Ian has a great collection of stories and books about the lawless ocean.
Also, BIG thanks to Brick City TV & Mark Benjamin for sharing the audio from their documentary, Ocean Warriors: Chasing the Thunder. Y
Produced by Nikka Singh, original score by Renzo Gorrio Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 11 – Episode 22
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Glynn recalls gifts he received that didn’t just come all wrapped up… they came with strings attached.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
A young boy in a migrant worker farm camp in California’s Central valley gets a surprise present from his father. But the gift comes with certain expectations.
Thank you, Jaime for sharing your story with Snap! Jaime Cortez is a writer and visual artist based in Northern California. His upcoming book of humorous semi-autobiographical short stories will be released in 2021 by Grove Atlantic Press.
Produced by Anna Sussman, original score by Clay Xavier Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 11 - Episode 21
Glynn's qualifications for law school aren't exactly what you'd expect.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller Artwork be Teo Ducot
A DJ hosts a radio show from a garden shed in his backyard. For over forty years… he had an audience of one.
This story was co-produced in partnership with our friends at Narratively, which celebrates humanity through authentic storytelling. They have amazing stories, podcasts, and so much more.
Reporting for this piece came from Jeff Maysh. It was produced by Jeff Maysh, John Fecile, and Narratively's founder, Noah Rosenberg. Original Score by Renzo Gorrio Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 11 - Episode 20
A computer hacker tries to make his way home through two countries, dense jungle, and a seemingly endless string of technical challenges.
Produced by Adizah Eghan + Levi Vonk, original score by Renzo Gorrio Artwork by Teo Ducot
Snap Classic - Season 10 Episode 4
A reluctant young Boy Scout comes face to face with DRANO, and earns his merit badge in "reality."
Shannon Cason is a writer, award-winning storyteller, and the host of the Shannon Cason’s Homemade Stories podcast and the In Good Co. Detroit podcast. Listen and subscribe!
Produced by Mark Ristich Episode Artwork: Teo Ducot
When Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter was mistakenly arrested at the airport, he learned that his fame could only get him so far.
Performed live by Tariq Trotter at the Brooklyn Academy of Music for Snap Judgment LIVE.
Music by Alex Mandel, performed by the Snap Players Alex Mandel, Tim Frick, and David Brandt.
In 2012, Kari Brandenburg became the longest-serving district attorney in Bernalillo County, where Albuquerque sits. But at the start of her fourth term in office something big started to take hold of the county. Police shootings were at an all-time high and everyone was looking to Kari’s office for answers.
Produced by Nancy Lopez, original score by Renzo Gorrio
Glynn and his family protest in Oakland where thousands gather to scream light at our national darkness.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller Photograph by Sunshine Velaso (https://www.instagram.com/sunshinevelascoimages/) Illustration by Teo Ducot
Police shootings, mistaken arrests, and growing up Black / Brown up in America. This week, Snap presents amazing stories from people facing our nation’s original sin.
STORIES
Never Again
Glynn and his family protest in Oakland where thousands gather to scream light at our national darkness.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
Thick Blue Line
In 2012, Kari Brandenburg became the longest-serving district attorney in Bernalillo County, where Albuquerque sits. But at the start of her fourth term in office something big started to take hold of the county. Police shootings were at an all-time high and everyone was looking to Kari’s office for answers.
Produced by Nancy Lopez, original score by Renzo Gorrio
Captive Audience
When Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter was mistakenly arrested at the airport, he learned that his fame could only get him so far.
Performed live by Tariq Trotter at the Brooklyn Academy of Music for Snap Judgment LIVE.
Music by Alex Mandel, performed by the Snap Players Alex Mandel, Tim Frick, and David Brandt.
DRANO
A reluctant young Boy Scout comes face to face with DRANO, and earns his merit badge in "reality."
Shannon Cason is a writer, award-winning storyteller, and the host of the Shannon Cason’s Homemade Stories podcast and the In Good Co. Detroit podcast. Listen and subscribe!
Produced by Mark Ristich
Episode Artwork: Teo Ducot Protest tape: Annie Nguyen + Lauryn Newson Episode production: Pat Mesiti-Miller
We stand with the black community. We stand with our black listeners, storytellers, employees, creators, supporters, family, and friends. Please stay strong and stay safe as we write the next chapter of our collective history.
At the height of the Cold War, Ulrike Poppe just might have been the most surveilled woman in the world. But it was only after the wall fell that things really got interesting.
Be sure to check out Luisa Beck, reporting on all things German at The Washington Post, as well as the work of reporter Andrew Curry, whose article in Wired first got us interested in Ulrike’s story.
Produced by Luisa Beck with production assistance by Joe Rosenberg Original score by Renzo Gorrio Artwork by Teo Ducot
Snap Classic - Season 9 Episode 15
When Dr. Ayaz Virji first set foot in Dawson, Minnesota, he didn’t know what to expect. He was a brown Muslim man walking into a predominantly white rural town. But much to his surprise Ayaz and his family fit right in. Dawson quickly became home and his neighbors became like his extended family. Then came the presidential election of 2016.
A very big thank you to Ayaz and Mussarat Virji, and to Mandy France and Doug Peterson for sharing their story with Snap!
For more, please make sure to check out Ayaz Virji’s book, Love Thy Neighbor: A Muslim Doctor’s Struggle for Home in Rural America.
Produced by Nancy Lopez, original score by Renzo Gorrio Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 11 - Episode 18
Glynn has the humble task of Making Radio Great Again.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
Artwork by Teo Ducot
When you are responsible for those, both older and younger, sometimes you wonder if you have anything left over.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
A son tries to make contact with his dad, who’s deteriorating in the throes of dementia. He makes new connections and discoveries, and as he says goodbye to his father, he is granted a long-awaited wish.
Snap Judgment presents, “Lucky Penny,” a special spotlight on The Truth Podcast, from PRX’s Radiotopia.
Content Advisory: This episode contains strong language and drug use. Listener discretion is advised.
Thank you to everyone at The Truth for sharing this story with us here at Snap!
CAST
David Deblinger - Adam/Father Neil Tyrone Pritchard - Elijah Maggie Burke - Mother Tomoko Miyagi -Kyoko Louis Kornfeld - Obstetrician David Aaron Baker - Palliative Physician
Written by David Deblinger, produced by Jonathan Mitchell, original music by Fred Johnson
Associate producer: Cara Ehlenfeldt + Associate editor: Davy Gardner
This episode is based on a stage production originally directed and developed by Ben Snyder at Labyrinth Theater Company
Some stories that seem the furthest away hit closest to home. Team Snap presents more lockdown advice from around the world, even from the places you least expect. Listen to the fifth installment of "Letters from Lockdown."
Philippines
Father Picx is a Catholic priest from the Philippines. Every year he spends months alone in his hermitage, but his first experience with real solitude wasn’t on a retreat... it happened in a place called the Dragon Room.
Greece
Noah and Freya met in a refugee camp in Greece. But after they fell in love, and wanted to start a new life together, they found it wasn’t quite so easy to leave.
Michigan
Alison wanted to take a nice long soak and found herself trapped for days.
Libya
Rafram is a visual artist who grew up in Jerusalem and traveled to Libya 10 years ago to photograph synagogues and Jewish graveyards. Rafram says he was granted permission from the Libyan government and police, but on the last day of his visit... Rafram was kidnapped.
These days, Rafram lives in Tunis, and usually posts pictures of his culinary adventures on Instagram. But he’s currently on a social media break for 170 days, to mark 10 years since he spent 170 days in prison.
“Freedom is priceless, and real freedom is happening inside us,” he wrote in his last post.
Thank you, Father Picx, Noah, Freya, Alison, and Rafram, for sharing your stories with us!
Produced by Shaina Shealy, Naomi Zeveloff, Liz Mak, Anna Sussman, and John Fecile Music by Renzo Gorrio, additional production by Pat Mesiti-Miller Artwork by Sanaa Khan Digital Producer: Marisa Dodge
Season 11 - Episode 16
What do you do when a life-threatening disease makes it too dangerous to save the person closest to you?
Dr. Phillip Ireland was a physician at JFK Hospital in Liberia during the virulent outbreak of Ebola in 2014 when families were torn apart by the runaway virus.
Produced by Jake Halpern with additional assistance from Mark Ristich, Anna Sussman, Adizah Eghan, and Eliza Smith. Original score by Renzo Gorrio.
Special thanks to Yale NGN.
When a little girl goes missing in the desert, one woman is driven to find her... no matter what.
Find out all about Hannah’s amazing story, and find resources for domestic abuse survivors on her website.
Produced by Anna Sussman, original score by Renzo Gorrio
Who better to seek advice from than a mother? This week, Team Snap brings you the fourth installment of, "Letters from Lockdown,” featuring moms around the world. Happy Mother's Day to all the Snap Moms out there!
Liberia
In the Liberian city of Monrovia, there was one neighborhood, notoriously the poorest neighborhood in the city, that was completely locked down during the Ebola crisis. Bendu Kanu Pajibo is a mother of three and has lived in that neighborhood her entire life. Find out she managed to keep her smile.
Columbus
After years struggling to get US papers, Edith Espinal finally had no choice but to hide from the government in the only place she felt safe.
Chicago
This isn’t the first time Ameena has been worried about her kids going outside. A violence interrupter talks life and death in Chicago. Hear her message to all the parents out there.
Thank you, Bendu, Edith, and Ameena, for sharing your stories with us!
Produced by Shaina Shealy, Naomi Zeveloff, Anna Sussman, Liz Mak, Ana Adlerstein, John Fecile Music by Renzo Gorrio, additional production by Pat Mesiti-Miller Artwork by Sanaa Khan Digital Producer: Marisa Dodge
Season 11 - Episode 14
V grew up hearing about her parent’s epic love story... but she never knew about the song behind it.
BIG thanks to V and her mom for sharing their story with us here at Snap.
Produced by Liz Mak, original score by Pat Mesiti-Miller Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 11 - Episode 13
As a young boy, Glynn preferred monsters in his movies.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller Artwork by Teo Ducot
While most of the world continues to shelter-in-place, Team Snap brings you the third installment of, "Letters from Lockdown.”
STORIES
Jericho
Osama Iliwat spent days in solitary confinement inside an Israeli prison during the First and Second Palestinian Intifadas. Learn how peace found him in the midst of conflict.
Today, Osama runs a cell phone shop in Jericho, is a peace activist, and leads international tours in Israel and the Palestinian Territories. He advocates for dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians and speaks to international groups with an organization called Combatants for Peace.
Rwanda
In the 90s, Eric Murangwe was the star goalkeeper of Rwanda’s most beloved football team, Rayon Sport. He was also a Tutsi - at the time when death squads were hunting Tutsis. Find out where Eric took refuge… and with who.
Eric now runs a charity called Ishami Foundation, which brings people together through sport. He’s currently raising money for vulnerable families affected by coronavirus during the genocide commemoration in Rwanda. Help him reach his goal.
Brooklyn
Estee grew up in an ultra-orthodox Jewish community in Brooklyn where her then-husband isolated her from friends, family, and activities for nearly two decades. Hear how Estee’s spirit could not be contained by four walls.
Today, Estee lives in Jerusalem with her eight children and recently remarried a very kind man. She teaches Zumba Extreme at the Jerusalem YMCA. Hear more of Estee’s story in the Snap archives.
Thank you, Osama, Eric, and Estee for sharing your stories with us!
Produced by Shaina Shealy, Naomi Zeveloff, Liz Mak, and Anna Sussman Music by Renzo Gorrio, additional production by Pat Mesiti-Miller Artwork by Sanaa Khan
Season 11 - Episode 12
Our team is working quickly to put together more pieces of advice from people all over the world - stay tuned for more. And if you have advice from a past lockdown you’d like to share with Snap Nation - reach out to us on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook - or email pitches@snapjudgment.org
Amazing stories from people pushing the limits of their own mortality.
STORIES
Rocky's Best Life
Glynn remembers the fond memories of a childhood friend, Rocky.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
The Enlightenment Trap
A skeptical journalist fights freezing temperatures alongside a fitness guru to test his limits.
Read more about Scott’s adventures with Wim Hof and his ascent up Mt. Kilimanjaro in his book, “What Doesn't Kill Us." See what else Scott is up to on his website.
Produced by Adizah Eghan, original score by David Last
The Cadillac Hotel
At the Cadillac Hotel, an SRO in San Francisco’s Tenderloin District, a resident has gone missing. Her long time lover and best friend won’t rest until she is found.
Produced by Parker Yesko with assistance from Anna Sussman, original score by Renzo Gorrio
Snap Classic: Season 8 - Episode 17
Glynn remembers the fond memories of a childhood friend, Rocky.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
At the Cadillac Hotel, an SRO in San Francisco’s Tenderloin District, a resident has gone missing. Her long time lover and best friend won’t rest until she is found.
Produced by Parker Yesko with assistance from Anna Sussman, original score by Renzo Gorrio
Your dad loves football. You hate football. How do you quit? Play football.
Check out Harrison’s memoir The World Largest Man.
Produced by Davey Kim, original score by Renzo Gorrio
Team Snap proudly presents the second installment of, "Letters from Lockdown," featuring stories from people around the world who have experienced lockdown before.
STORIES:
Guantánamo
Mansoor Adayfi comes from Yemen but was detained at Guantánamo for fifteen years. Find out what he did to survive the brutality and isolation of a terror prison.
Utah
If you could only write down one sentence a day what would it be? Dr. Judy Ensley found herself as a patient battling for her life.
On the Run
Meg and Elena were in love... and escaping Russia. They set sail on a small boat, heading out into the open seas, knowing only that they had each other.
Thank you, Mansoor, Judy, Meg, and Elena, for sharing your stories with us!
Produced by Shaina Shealy, Naomi Zeveloff, Liz Mak, and Anna Sussman Music by Renzo Gorrio, additional production by Pat Mesiti-Miller Artwork by Sanaa Khan
A skeptical journalist fights freezing temperatures alongside a fitness guru to test the limits of his own mortality.
Read more about Scott’s adventures with Wim Hof and his ascent up Mt. Kilimanjaro in his book, “What Doesn't Kill Us."
Produced by Adizah Eghan, original score by David Last
Firefighting runs through Nyge’s bloodline. But he had no idea what it would cost to pursue this family dream.
This story was produced by YR Media's Adult ISH podcast. Adult ISH is a culture, advice, and storytelling show about #adulting, that is produced entirely by folks who are "almost adults". It’s distributed by PRX’s Radiotopia. Listen to more episodes of Adult ISH and subscribe!
Produced by Nyge Turner and Davey Kim, sound design by Clay Xavier, Marcel Angelo, and Davey Kim
At school, Alia Volz was a weird kid without a lot of friends. She had a secret... after school, she’d go home and help her mom make and sell weed brownies all over San Francisco. But one day, Alia discovered something about her mom’s business that turned her secret into a burden that was far more painful than she could have imagined.
Thank you, Alia, for sharing your story with Snap! Produced by Shaina Shealy, original score by Doug Stuart
While Glynn waits in a dispensary line, he has a realization about a new set of friends.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
Weed brownies, firefighting, and friendship. It’s a 4/20 Snap Special! Amazing stories by friends, about the friend you did not expect.
STORIES
Weed Brownies
At school, Alia Volz was a weird kid without a lot of friends. She had a secret... after school, she’d go home and help her mom make and sell weed brownies all over San Francisco. But one day, Alia discovered something about her mom’s business that turned her secret into a burden that was far more painful than she could have imagined.
Thank you, Alia, for sharing your story with Snap! Produced by Shaina Shealy, original score by Doug Stuart
Up in Smoke
Firefighting runs through Nyge’s bloodline. But he had no idea what it would cost to pursue this family dream.
This story was produced by YR Media's Adult ISH podcast. Adult ISH is a culture, advice, and storytelling show about #adulting, that is produced entirely by folks who are "almost adults". It’s distributed by PRX’s Radiotopia. Listen to more episodes of Adult ISH and subscribe!
Produced by Nyge Turner and Davey Kim, sound design by Clay Xavier, Marcel Angelo, and Davey Kim
In other parts of the world, the concept of lockdown isn’t new at all — being forced to stay inside a room, a building, or a closed territory is a familiar experience. What can we learn from people who have been under lockdown before, whether in a war zone, in prison or another setting?
During quarantine, Team Snap is bringing you pieces of wisdom, hope, and defiance from people who have experienced lockdown.
Gaza
Majd Waheidi has lived through war and siege in Gaza. She found a way to drown out the sounds of rockets with her own voice.
Myanmar
Nandar is from a village in Shan State, in Northern Myanmar. At fourteen, she was sent to a menstruation hut when she got her first period. Her lockdown lasted five days, but changed her forever. To learn more about Nandar’s activism in Myanmar, check out her organization Purple Feminist Group.
At Sea
Martin Machado works on container ships and is at sea for up to six months at a time. Old tarps and messages in bottles are just a few things Martin uses to stay creative.
Thank you, Majd Waheidi, Nandar, and Martin Machado, for sharing your stories with us!
Produced by Shaina Shealy, Naomi Zeveloff, Liz Mak, and Anna Sussman Music by Renzo Gorrio, additional production by Pat Mesiti-Miller Artwork by Sanaa Khan
Season 11 - Episode 9
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As our world contracts, will our dreams get smaller? Or do they become even more beautiful?
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
When Heidi Shin had her first baby, she took an entire year to care for her daughter full-time. For the most part, she loved it. But she also felt like she was losing part of herself to motherhood. So she decides to take a work trip to an island off the coast of South Korea. She comes away with an unexpected discovery about motherhood and herself.
Listen to Heidi's full story for PRI, "Diving with the last generation of Korea’s Mermaids."
Produced by Heidi Shin and Shaina Shealy, original score by Renzo Gorrio
Season 11 - Episode 8
Blair can’t see his hands in front of his face. He can’t see the ground beneath his feet. He’s not in the dark: he’s in a thick cloud of fog. And then a stranger’s voice emerges from the mist, guiding him… can he trust her?
This story comes to us from Australia, the original Upside Down.
Thank you, Blair, for sharing your story with Spooked.
Produced by Greta Weber, original score by Lauryn Newson Artwork by Sanaa Khan
Spooked Season 4 - Episode 4
Spooked Season IV is ALIVE. Our Spring season has 10 new episodes, each released weekly. We have another 22 coming for you in the Fall. Select episodes will be available across streaming platforms but ALL will be exclusively on Luminary. Download the Luminary mobile app or go to Luminary.link/spooked
A well-mannered math kid becomes a first-class hustler through an ancient carnie tradition.
Thank you, Pete, for sharing your story with us! Check out Pete’s book, Eyeing the Flash: The Making of a Carnival Con Artist
Produced by Davey Kim, original score by Leon Morimoto and Davey Kim
When the scariest man in town is arrested for murder, only one lawyer is willing to represent him.
Produced by Joe Rosenberg, original score by Renzo Gorrio
When Glynn becomes a crossing guard, it isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
When the scariest man in town is arrested for murder, only one lawyer is willing to represent him. And a well-mannered kid becomes a first-class hustler through an ancient carnie tradition. Snap Judgment presents, “Dirty Work.” Amazing stories from real people who roll up their sleeves and get down to it
STORIES
Crossing Guard Blues
When Glynn becomes a crossing guard, it isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
The Writing is on the Wall
When the scariest man in town is arrested for murder, only one lawyer is willing to represent him.
Produced by Joe Rosenberg, original score by Renzo Gorrio
The Indiana Bust-Out
A well-mannered math kid becomes a first-class hustler through an ancient carnie tradition.
Thank you, Pete, for sharing your story with us! Check out Pete’s book, Eyeing the Flash: The Making of a Carnival Con Artist
Produced by Davey Kim, original score by Leon Morimoto and Davey Kim
Snap Classic: Season 6 - Episode 30
Glynn's mom finds the devil in her house.
Performed by Glynn Washington at Snap LIVE. Original Score composed and performed by Alex Mandel and the Snap Judgment Playaz (Tim Frick and David Brandt).
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr. had a complicated relationship with his mother. But after she passed, he traveled across the world to try and make things better.
This story comes from Transom.org and was produced by Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr. and Jay Allison
Additional production by Pat Mesiti-Miller
Special thanks to Kadijatu Suma, Haja Suma, Fatima Rahman, Alimamy Conteh, Sheri Rickson, Lynn Levy and Gimlet Media. Thomas King, Brima Thomas, and Jartu Tejan-Thomas. Thanks also to Milo, Mason and Melissa Allison, Viki Merrick, Samantha Broun, Sydney Lewis, Rob Rosenthal, and WCAI and Atlantic Public Media in Woods Hole Massachusetts.
Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr. traveled across the world to heal a rift and save the memory of his mother. And Glynn's mom finds the devil in her house.
STORIES
Borders Between Us
Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr. had a complicated relationship with his mother. But after she passed, he traveled across the world to try and make things better.
This story comes from Transom.org and was produced by Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr. and Jay Allison
Additional production by Pat Mesiti-Miller
Special thanks to Kadijatu Suma, Haja Suma, Fatima Rahman, Alimamy Conteh, Sheri Rickson, Lynn Levy, and Gimlet Media. Thomas King, Brima Thomas, and Jartu Tejan-Thomas. Thanks also to Milo, Mason and Melissa Allison, Viki Merrick, Samantha Broun, Sydney Lewis, Rob Rosenthal, and WCAI and Atlantic Public Media in Woods Hole Massachusetts.
Burning Books
Glynn's mom finds the devil in her house.
Performed by Glynn Washington at Snap LIVE. Original Score composed and performed by Alex Mandel and the Snap Judgment Playaz (Tim Frick and David Brandt).
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
Glynn speaks with Patti Ragan from the Center for Great Apes.
Thank you, Patti, for sharing your wisdom.
Produced by John Fecile and Pat Mesiti-Miller
Interested in protecting Great Apes? Learn more at the CenterforGreat Apes.org
The story of a chimpanzee and a man whose dream brought disaster to a small American town.
This story details violence against animals. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.
Thank you, Carson Vaughan, for sharing your story with Snap! Read more about Zoo Nebraska in Carson's book, Zoo Nebraska: The Dismantling of an American Dream.
Additional thanks to Patti Ragan from the Center for Great Apes.
Produced by John Fecile and Carson Vaughan, original score by Renzo Gorrio Additional production by Jesse Dukes and Pat Mesiti-Miller
Interested in protecting Great Apes? Learn more at the Center for Great Apes
Season 11 - Episode 6
Glynn meets a chimpanzee for the first time at the Detroit Zoo.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
The story of a chimpanzee and a man whose dream brought disaster to a small American town.
This story details violence against animals. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.
Thank you, Carson Vaughan, for sharing your story with Snap! Read more about Zoo Nebraska in Carson's book, Zoo Nebraska: The Dismantling of an American Dream.
Additional thanks to Patti Ragan from the Center for Great Apes.
Produced by John Fecile and Carson Vaughan, original score by Renzo Gorrio Additional production by Jesse Dukes and Pat Mesiti-Miller
Interested in protecting Great Apes? Learn more at the Center for Great Apes
Season 11 - Episode 6
Betsy keeps seeing a young girl at night in her room. She stands at the end of Betsy’s bed and stares at her. She comes back, over and over: night after night; year after year. Betsy knows she wants something, but she has to figure out what.
Snap Judgment Presents: Spooked. Be afraid.
Thank you, Betsy, for sharing your story with us. Betsy is a #Spooked listener and reached out to us to share her story. If you have a frightening tale you'd like to share, email us: spooked@snapjudgment.org
Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Leon Morimoto Artwork by Sanaa Khan
A whole new season of Spooked has RISEN. The Spring season has 10 new episodes, each released weekly starting 3/13/20. There will be another 22 coming for you in the Fall. Select episodes will be available across streaming platforms but ALL will be exclusively on Luminary. Download the Luminary mobile app or go to luminary.link/Spooked #SpookedPod
A young teacher's daily challenges provide the backdrop for a poetic re-imagining of a public tragedy in London. And a penniless student arrives at UCLA with no place to stay and is forced to improvise.
STORIES
A Grenfell Story
A young teacher's daily struggles provide the backdrop for this harrowing reflection on the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Snap spotlights the amazing "Have You Heard George's Podcast?" from BBC Sounds. #HYHGP
In a move from journalism to drama, George departs with the documentary-style narration of previous episodes to deliver a heart-wrenching story of resilience and neglect in London's inner city. Enlisting the help of rising star Jade Alleyne, poet Sophia Thakur, as well as his own brothers, Freddie, Michael and Kenny Mpanga, George, introduces a small universe of characters whose witty exchanges offer insight into their respective environments.
BIG thanks to George the Poet, Benbrick, and BBC sounds for sharing this story with us!
Written by George the Poet, original score by Benbrick. Produced by Benbrick and George The Poet. Additional music by Pat Mesiti-Miller.
Featured songs:
Chika Dole - Touch
Abi Ocia - Running
The Kipling Hotel - Don Reed LIVE
A young, penniless student arrives at UCLA with no place to stay and is forced to improvise.
Performed by Don Reed at Snap LIVE in San Francisco, CA.
Music composed by Alex Mandel, performed by the Snap Judgment Players: Alex Mandel, David Brandt, and Tim Frick
Snap Spotlight - Season 11, Episode 5
A young, penniless student arrives at UCLA with no place to stay and is forced to improvise.
Performed by Don Reed at Snap LIVE in San Francisco, CA.
Music composed by Alex Mandel, performed by the Snap Judgment Players: Alex Mandel, David Brandt, and Tim Frick
A young teacher's daily struggles provide the backdrop for this harrowing reflection on the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Snap spotlights the amazing "Have You Heard George's Podcast?" from BBC Sounds. #HYHGP
In a move from journalism to drama, George departs with the documentary-style narration of previous episodes to deliver a heart-wrenching story of resilience and neglect in London's inner city. Enlisting the help of rising star Jade Alleyne, poet Sophia Thakur, as well as his own brothers, Freddie, Michael and Kenny Mpanga, George, introduces a small universe of characters whose witty exchanges offer insight into their respective environments.
BIG thanks to George the Poet, Benbrick, and BBC sounds for sharing this story with us!
Written by George the Poet, original score by Benbrick. Produced by Benbrick and George The Poet. Additional music by Pat Mesiti-Miller.
Featured songs: Chika Dole - Touch Abi Ocia - Running
A black detective in Colorado Springs infiltrates the KKK and finds himself face-to-face with David Duke, the Grand Wizard.
Thank you, Detective Ron Stallworth for sharing your epic story with Snap. You can read more about Ron's story in his book, Black Klansman: A Memoir.
Produced and scored by Davey Kim
Daryl Davis is a boogie-woogie pianist who's played with Bill Clinton, Bruce Hornsby and Chuck Berry. But we wanted to talk to him about another group of his friends...
Big thanks to Daryl Davis. Check out Daryl's book about his experiences called "Klandestine Relationships: A Black Man's Odyssey in the Klu Klux Klan".
Produced by Nick van der Kolk, original score by Leon Morimoto
A violent altercation from a trip a long time ago leaves Glynn wondering who his hero really was.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
A black detective in Colorado Springs infiltrates the KKK and finds himself face-to-face with David Duke, the Grand Wizard. And Daryl Davis is a boogie-woogie pianist who's played with Bill Clinton, Bruce Hornsby and Chuck Berry. But we wanted to talk to him about another group of his friends...
This story contains strong language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.
STORIES
The Real Black Klansman
A black detective in Colorado Springs infiltrates the KKK and finds himself face-to-face with David Duke, the Grand Wizard.
Thank you, Detective Ron Stallworth for sharing your epic story with Snap. You can read more about Ron's story in his book, Black Klansman: A Memoir.
Produced and scored by Davey Kim
The Silver Dollar Lounge
Daryl Davis is a boogie-woogie pianist who's played with Bill Clinton, Bruce Hornsby and Chuck Berry. But we wanted to talk to him about another group of his friends...
Big thanks to Daryl Davis. Check out Daryl's book about his experiences called "Klandestine Relationships: A Black Man's Odyssey in the Klu Klux Klan".
Produced by Nick van der Kolk, original score by Leon Morimoto.
Snap Classic - Season 8 Episode 9
Mountain Village is an Alaska Native town in the middle of nowhere. One woman is the town’s only police officer and she alone is responsible for the safety of everyone there. Her track record is perfect until one day when she responds to a call that changes everything.
This story discusses suicide, violence, and contains strong language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.
We can’t thank Anna Bill and Jim and Eunice Bryan enough for sharing their stories with us. We also want to thank Cathy Moses and the Mountain Village Tribal Council for their time and patience. Additional thanks to Francine Chiklak, Johanna Eurich, Steve Hiemel, Shane Iverson, Anna Rose MacArthur, Lori Townsend, and Anna Walters.
In addition to Anna Bill’s work, Mountain Village is tackling its suicide and public safety crises with grassroots community programs, as well as a tribal court system that focuses on restorative justice. A version of this story was first reported for NPR affiliate KYUK in Bethel, Alaska in 2018. If you’re interested in learning more about rural Alaska and its public safety crisis, we recommend following KYUK and KNBA’s coverage, as well as ProPublica’s Lawless series.
Produced by Teresa Cotsirilos, original score by Renzo Gorrio
If you or a loved one is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
Season 11 - Episode 4
Alaska is America’s last frontier. And by now, we know that the frontier was built on top of someone else.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
Mountain Village is an Alaska Native town in the middle of nowhere. One woman is the town’s only police officer and she alone is responsible for the safety of everyone there. Her track record is perfect until one day when she responds to a call that changes everything.
This story discusses suicide, violence, and contains strong language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.
We can’t thank Anna Bill and Jim and Eunice Bryan enough for sharing their stories with us. We also want to thank Cathy Moses and the Mountain Village Tribal Council for their time and patience. Additional thanks to Francine Chiklak, Johanna Eurich, Steve Hiemel, Shane Iverson, Anna Rose MacArthur, Lori Townsend, and Anna Walters.
In addition to Anna Bill’s work, Mountain Village is tackling its suicide and public safety crises with grassroots community programs, as well as a tribal court system that focuses on restorative justice. A version of this story was first reported for NPR affiliate KYUK in Bethel, Alaska in 2018. If you’re interested in learning more about rural Alaska and its public safety crisis, we recommend following KYUK and KNBA’s coverage, as well as ProPublica’s Lawless series.
Produced by Teresa Cotsirilos, original score by Renzo Gorrio
If you or a loved one is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
Season 11 - Episode 4
It’s Senior Year and Alex, Damaris, and Brantin have been waiting for the day they get to leave Mission High and enter adulthood. Snap follows the three students for a whole year as their dreams turn into reality.
A very special thank you to our heroes: Brantin, Damaris and Alex. Thank you also to Mission High School Principal Eric Guthertz, everyone in the Wellness Center and our guide Chandra Shivakumar.
Produced by: Adizah Eghan, Liz Mak, Eliza Smith, Anna Sussman, and Mark Ristich.
Original Score: Pat Mesiti-Miller and Renzo Gorrio
It turns out that six hours in a car with someone... is a lot of hours.
Whenever you go on a road trip with your special someone, always play Snap Judgment.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
A young, newlywed couple on their honeymoon around the world is faced with a choice. Either take the airplane back to where they came from and miss their dream of seeing the Amazon River, wait three months in a threadbare town for the next boat, or do what the man in the white suit suggests, which is to take a raft by themselves down the river. They take the raft. What could go wrong? Find out on the Ruthless River.
Thank you, Holly Fitzgerald, for sharing your story with us! Read more about Holly's epic romance in her memoir, Ruthless River.
Produced by Nikka Singh, original score by Renzo Gorrio
Season 11 - Episode 3
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A young, newlywed couple on their honeymoon around the world is faced with a choice. Either take the airplane back to where they came from and miss their dream of seeing the Amazon River, wait three months in a threadbare town for the next boat, or do what the man in the white suit suggests, which is to take a raft by themselves down the river. They take the raft. What could go wrong? Find out on the Ruthless River.
Thank you, Holly Fitzgerald, for sharing your story with us! Read more about Holly's epic romance in her memoir, Ruthless River.
Produced by Nikka Singh, original score by Renzo Gorrio
Season 11 - Episode 3
The beat doesn’t happen without YOU. Support Snap storytelling... stories you won't hear anywhere else (https://www.patreon.com/snapjudgment)
Mary needed to get away from her husband. A handsome stranger offered her a way out. All she had to do was participate in the strangest group experiment of all time.
Thank you, Mary Gidley, for sharing your story with Snap. Mary just released a memoir titled Point to Point.
You can learn more about the Acali experiment in the incredible documentary The Raft. Hear from Mary and other participants as they relive the experiment on a life-size recreation of the raft. The Raft opened in theaters in the U.S. in 2019 and begins streaming on digital platforms in the U.S. on May 19, 2020. Special thanks to director Marcus Lindeen.
Produced by John Fecile, original score by Leon Morimoto Artwork by: Sanaa Khan
What happens when boy meets girl and… fungus? This is a story about love and spores, from one of our favorite podcasts, Love Me. Be sure to check out producer Jonathan Zenti’s podcast, Meat.
Produced by Mira Burt-Wintonick, Cristal Duhaime, and Jonathan Zenti
Did you ever think that you missed a moment of history? A moment you were made for? Glynn explores an era that had a spark.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
Eleven attractive, young people set sail across the Atlantic in a raft as part of a radical group experiment. And a boy falls in love with a girl... and her fungus.
STORIES
Vintage Spirit
Did you ever think that you missed a moment of history? A moment you were made for? Glynn explores an era that had a spark.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
Raft of Passion
Mary needed to get away from her husband. A handsome stranger offered her a way out. All she had to do was participate in the strangest group experiment of all time.
Thank you, Mary Gidley, for sharing your story with Snap. Mary just released a memoir titled Point to Point. You can learn more about the Acali experiment in the incredible documentary The Raft. Hear from Mary and other participants as they relive the experiment on a life-size recreation of the raft. The Raft opened in theaters in the U.S. in 2019 and begins streaming on digital platforms in the U.S. on May 19, 2020.
Special thanks to director Marcus Lindeen.
Produced by John Fecile, original score by Leon Morimoto Artwork by: Sanaa Khan
Linda, Loretta, and Me
What happens when boy meets girl and… fungus? This is a story about love and spores, from one of our favorite podcasts, Love Me. Be sure to check out producer Jonathan Zenti’s podcast, Meat.
Produced by Mira Burt-Wintonick, Cristal Duhaime, and Jonathan Zenti
In one of soccer's most legendary fairy tales, manager Harry Redknapp once plucked a hardcore fan from the crowd and put him to the test for West Ham United. What happens next made the fan a legend.
Thank you, Steve Davies, for sharing your story with the Snap. A special thanks to Jeff for bringing us that story.
Produced by Davey Kim
A Chicago newspaper establishes an undercover bar to catch officials in the act of corruption. They soon acquire a cast of characters looking for more than just a drink.
Snap presents, "Night at The Mirage." The story of the famous undercover Chicago Sun bar, as told by two reporters posing as bartenders.
Produced by Joe Rosenburg and Anna Sussman, original score by Leon Morimoto
A Chicago newspaper establishes an undercover bar to catch officials in the act of corruption. And a hardcore soccer fan from the crowd is put to the test in a game… what happens next made him a legend.
STORIES
Night at the Mirage
A Chicago newspaper establishes an undercover bar to catch officials in the act of corruption. They soon acquire a cast of characters looking for more than just a drink.
Snap presents, "Night at The Mirage." The story of the famous undercover Chicago Sun bar, as told by two reporters posing as bartenders.
Produced by Joe Rosenburg and Anna Sussman, original score by Leon Morimoto
The Legend Of Steve Davies
In one of soccer's most legendary fairy tales, manager Harry Redknapp once plucked a hardcore fan from the crowd and put him to the test for West Ham United. What happens next made the fan a legend.
Thank you, Steve Davies, for sharing your story with the Snap. A special thanks to Jeff for bringing us that story.
Produced by Davey Kim
Snap Classic - Season 9 Episode 21
A secret artist, an art world sensation, a family scandal.
Thank you, Ron, for sharing your story with us.
Produced by Andrew Stelzer with additional support from Anna Sussman
There’s something special about the small town of Montrose, surrounded by the majestic mountains and quiet mesas of western Colorado. One night, an explosion in the night sky brings townspeople out to search for something more. Something bigger. Something… out of this world.
Special thanks to Brendan Borrell for his original reporting in Montrose and Delta, Colorado.
You can read more about the continuing fall out between Steve Curry and Blaine Reed in his article in The Verge. Additional thanks to Blaine and his brother Blake Reed, Ryan Brown, Zillamay at Mountain of the West, Paul Paladino, Dave Lehman, and Duane Renfrow.
Produced by Shaina Shealy and Jazmín Aguilera, original score by Renzo Gorrio
An explosion in the night sky of western Colorado brings townspeople out to search for something more, something… out of this world. And a secret artist creates an art world sensation.
STORIES
Pecking Order
The chicken that causes the most trouble... gets cooked. Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
Space Rocks
There’s something special about the small town of Montrose, surrounded by the majestic mountains and quiet mesas of western Colorado. One night, an explosion in the night sky brings townspeople out to search for something more. Something bigger. Something… out of this world.
Special thanks to Brendan Borrell for his original reporting in Montrose and Delta, Colorado.
You can read more about the continuing fall out between Steve Curry and Blaine Reed in his article in The Verge. Additional thanks to Blaine and his brother Blake Reed, Ryan Brown, Zillamay at Mountain of the West, Paul Paladino, Dave Lehman, and Duane Renfrow.
Produced by Shaina Shealy and Jazmín Aguilera, original score by Renzo Gorrio
The Art of the Con
A secret artist, an art world sensation, a family scandal.
Thank you, Ron, for sharing your story with us. Produced by Andrew Stelzer with additional support from Anna Sussman
Season 11, Episode 1
Neal Brennan writer, director, comedian and co-creator of Chappelle's Show is in the studio telling a story from his one-man show, "3 Mics".
Performed by Neal Brennan, produced by Lina Misitzis and Mark Ristich
Artwork by Pierce Thiot
Pimps beware! Gina Gold is on superhero duty.
Performed live at Snap LIVE! in Oakland's Paramount Theater
Music composed by Alex Mandel, music performed by Alex Mandel, David Brandt, and Tim Frick
Cassandro is an up-and-coming luchador, a professional Mexican wrestler. He wants to get to the big arenas. He's got the talent, no doubt. But because he's also one of the only openly gay fighters, he's got an uphill battle to get the crowd and the press on his side.
Produced by Eliza Smith, original score by Leon Morimoto
An openly gay luchador full of talent faces an uphill battle to get the crowd and the press on his side. A woman takes on superhero duty, serving as a heroine of the streets. And Neal Brennan rocks three mics.
Snap Judgment presents, “The Performers.” Exploring the magic behind the stagecraft.
Magic Lamp
Glynn's good luck charm goes missing. Produced by Mark Ristich
Cassandro El Exotico
Cassandro is an up-and-coming luchador, a professional Mexican wrestler. He wants to get to the big arenas. He's got the talent, no doubt. But because he's also one of the only openly gay fighters, he's got an uphill battle to get the crowd and the press on his side.
Produced by Eliza Smith, original score by Leon Morimoto
The Lusty Lady - Gina Gold
Pimps beware! Gina Gold is on superhero duty. Performed live at Snap LIVE! in Oakland's Paramount Theater
Music composed by Alex Mandel, music performed by Alex Mandel, David Brandt, and Tim Frick
Three Mics - Neal Brennan
Neal Brennan writer, director, comedian and co-creator of Chappelle's Show is in the studio telling a story from his one-man show, "3 Mics".
Performed by Neal Brennan, produced by Lina Misitzis and Mark Ristich
Snap Classic - Season 7 Episode 10
The beat doesn’t happen without YOU. Support Snap storytelling... stories you won't hear anywhere else: https://www.patreon.com/snapjudgment
Tom was a cop. Jason was a teenager in a gang. One night in 1997, they had a violent encounter that Tom describes as “inevitable.” Tom and Jason relate the story of that night and the series of events that unfolded in the years afterward.
Snap Judgment presents, “Tell Christy I Love Her,” a special spotlight on the Ear Hustle Podcast, from PRX’s Radiotopia.
Content Advisory: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence. Listener discretion is advised.
Thank you to those who shared their stories with Ear Hustle for this episode: Jason Samuel and Tom & Christy Morgan. A BIG thanks and so much love to the Ear Hustle crew!
Also, thanks to Jason Cohen and CNN for letting Ear Hustle use audio from their episode, “Officer Down” from the program, The Redemption Project. This story wouldn't have been possible without Martina Lutz Schneider from the restorative justice group, Ahimsa Collective.
Be sure to visit www.EarHustleSq.com to hear more stories, see pictures from episodes, and follow everything Ear Hustle.
Listen to the full song from Antwan Banks Williams, “Powerful”.
Ear Hustle comes to us from PRX’s Radiotopia and is produced by Earlonne Woods, Nigel Poor, Rhasaan “New York” Thomas, John “Yahya” Johnson, Pat Mesiti-Miller, and Bruce Wallace. This episode is scored with music from Antwan Williams, David Jassy, Rhashiyd Zinnamon, Lee Jaspar and Matt Glasbey. Senior Producer Curtis Fox, Digital Producer Erin Wade, and Executive Producer Julie Shapiro.
Artwork by: Antwan Williams
After traumatic experiences underwater, a diver falls in love with the ocean again by building a secret kingdom for seahorses.
BIG thanks to Roger Hanson. Roger’s writing a children’s book, called “A Seahorse of a Different Color,” about a unique seahorse who was born different. It comes out in June.
Roger has previously been covered by the LA Times and Spectrum Channel 1, which called him the “world’s foremost expert on the Pacific Seahorse.”
Seahorse Update: In September, pregnant Deep Blue stopped showing up. Roger thinks he was eaten by an octopus. He’s moved any remaining octopuses in the area and resettled them elsewhere.
Produced by Liz Mak, original score by Leon Moriomoto
Season 10 Episode 36
A survivor of criminalization and state violence takes the stage as a means of healing.
African Americans work with LA-based director - and Black Lives Matter co-founder - Patrisse Khan-Cullors to tell stories about traumatic encounters with law enforcement. This was included in the live Seattle production of Power: From the Mouths of the Occupied.
BIG thanks to Luzviminda Uzuri Carpenter for sharing your story with Snap.
Produced by Patrisse Cullors and C. Davida Ingram
On his very first day of college, Joe swore he heard something that he couldn’t possibly have heard...
If you want to learn about more people named Hitler, check out director Matt Ogen’s fascinating documentary “Meet The Hitlers,” in which he interviews Hitlers from all over the world. For more information on his upcoming projects, including a documentary about a high school on the US-Mexico border and a new documentary series about fighting culture around the world, be sure to check out mattogens.com.
Produced by Joe Rosenberg, original score by Renzo Gorrio
From the heyday to mayday, of payday loans.
Special thanks to Gary Rivlin, a reporting fellow with The Investigative Fund for bringing this story to Snap Judgment.
For more info, check out Gary’s story in The Intercept.
Produced by Davey Kim, original score by Leon Morimoto
A loan shark crusades against the dark side of the payday industry, after running a risky business. A student discovers a kid named Hitler at college orientation, leading to a search for more Hitler’s. And a survivor of criminalization and state violence takes the stage as a means of healing.
STORIES
A Loan Shark’s Debt
From the heyday to mayday, of payday loans.
Special thanks to Gary Rivlin, a reporting fellow with The Investigative Fund for bringing this story to Snap Judgment.
For more info, check out Gary’s story in The Intercept.
Produced by Davey Kim, original score by Leon Morimoto
A Kid Named Hitler
On his very first day of college, Joe swore he heard something that he couldn’t possibly have heard...
If you want to learn about more people named Hitler, check out director Matt Ogen’s fascinating documentary “Meet The Hitlers,” in which he interviews Hitlers from all over the world. It’s currently available on iTunes and Amazon. For more information on his upcoming projects, including a documentary about a high school on the US-Mexico border and a new documentary series about fighting culture around the world, be sure to check out mattogens.com.
Produced by Joe Rosenberg, original score by Renzo Gorrio
Power: From the Mouths of the Occupied
A survivor of criminalization and state violence takes the stage as a means of healing.
African Americans work with LA-based director - and Black Lives Matter co-founder - Patrisse Khan-Cullors to tell stories about traumatic encounters with law enforcement. This was included in the live Seattle production of Power: From the Mouths of the Occupied.
BIG thanks to Luzviminda Uzuri Carpenter for sharing your story with Snap.
Produced by Patrisse Cullors and C. Davida Ingram
Snap Classic - Season 8 Episode 5
Malaclypse was part of a dangerous anarchist group. They stole, they killed, they escaped, until one day when Malaclypse could run no further...
Dan has been playing and organizing LARPs for 20 years. He posts bad LARP advice on twitter at 'LarpTips.'
Produced by Jazmin Aguilera, original score by Renzo Gorrio
The story of two men who come face to face one night in the canyonlands of southern Utah.
Brody Young is a Utah State Park Ranger and motivational speaker, helping other people figure out how to survive the unsurvivable. To find out more about his story, be sure to check out his website, rangerbrodyyoung.com.
Produced by Joe Rosenberg, original score by Leon Morimoto
In his first appearance on the Snap Judgment stage, Ise Lyfe delivers a devastating portrait of the relationship that made him who he is today. Performed at Snap LIVE.
Original Music by Alex Mandel, music performed by Alex Mandel and the Snap Judgment Players (Tim Frick and David Brandt), re-recording mix by Pat Mesiti-Miller
Produced by Glynn Washington and Mark Ristich
Glynn and his son stumble upon an incredible creature in the woods.
Produced by Lauryn Newson
A poet delivers a devastating portrait of the relationship that made him who he is today. Two men come face to face one night in the dark canyon-lands of southern Utah. And a dangerous anarchist steals, kills, and escapes, until one day when he can run no further.
It’s Snap’s 2019 Look Back Special... time to look back before we move forward. Happy Holidays to all!
STORIES
A Little Time
Glynn and his son stumble upon an incredible creature in the woods.
Produced by Lauryn Newson
My Best Friend
In his first appearance on the Snap Judgment stage, Ise Lyfe delivers a devastating portrait of the relationship that made him who he is today. Performed at Snap LIVE.
Original Music by Alex Mandel, music performed by Alex Mandel and the Snap Judgment Players (Tim Frick and David Brandt), re-recording mix by Pat Mesiti-Miller
Produced by Glynn Washington and Mark Ristich
The Incident At Poison Spider Mesa
The story of two men who come face to face one night in the canyonlands of southern Utah.
Brody Young is a Utah State Park Ranger and motivational speaker, helping other people figure out how to survive the unsurvivable. To find out more about his story, be sure to check out his website, rangerbrodyyoung.com.
Produced by Joe Rosenberg, original score by Leon Morimoto
Chaotic Good
Malaclypse was part of a dangerous anarchist group. They stole, they killed, they escaped, until one day when Malaclypse could run no further...
Produced by Jazmin Aguilera, original score by Renzo Gorrio
Season 10 Episode 37
A woman arrives in India only to discover that the baby she’s there to adopt has just been rescued from an orphanage tied to a child trafficking ring. Listen to Part Two of this amazing journey.
BIG thanks to Danielle and Annaporva Green for sharing your story with Snap. Read more incredible stories from Danielle in her book, "A Magnificent Obsession."
Produced by Nancy López, original score by Renzo Gorrio
Season 10 Episode 35
When 14-year-old Annaporva finally decides to ask her mother about her biological family a story so unexpected unravels - there’s kingpins, death threats, and Maneka Gandhi.
A HUGE thank you to Annaporva and Danielle Green for sharing your story with Snap. For more stories from Danielle, check out her book, "A Magnificent Obsession".
Produced by Nancy López, original score by Renzo Gorrio
Be sure to listen to next week's Snap episode to hear Part Two of this story.
Season 10 Episode 34
When 14-year-old Annaporva finally decides to ask her mother about her biological family a story so unexpected unravels - there’s kingpins, death threats, and Maneka Gandhi.
A HUGE thank you to Annaporva and Danielle Green for sharing your story with Snap. For more stories from Danielle, check out her book, "A Magnificent Obsession".
Produced by Nancy López, original score by Renzo Gorrio
Be sure to listen to next week's Snap episode to hear Part Two of this story.
Season 10 Episode 34
Storyteller Joel ben Izzy tells the hauntingly beautiful story of a simple piece of fruit.
Produced by Stephanie Foo, original score by Renzo Gorrio
Detective Bob Snow never could have imagined that the toughest case of his entire career, would be an investigation into his own past....life.
Produced by Liz Mak, original score by Renzo Gorrio
In 2004, aid worker Nahoko Takato was taken hostage in Iraq. When she finally returns back to Japan, she was not prepared for her homecoming.
Produced and scored by Davey Kim
Glynn scours the earth for new ways to disappoint his Dad.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
An aid worker is held hostage in Iraq, a detective’s toughest case turns out to be an investigation into his own past, and a hauntingly beautiful story of a simple piece of fruit.
Snap proudly presents a classic, "Leap of Faith." Amazing stories from real people who absolutely, positively have to take a big chance.
STORIES
Sorry Pops
Glynn scours the earth for new ways to disappoint his Dad.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
Nahoko Takato: Hero Held Hostage
In 2004, aid worker Nahoko Takato was taken hostage in Iraq. When she finally returns back to Japan, she was not prepared for her homecoming.
Produced and scored by Davey Kim
Past Life Detective
Detective Bob Snow never could have imagined that the toughest case of his entire career, would be an investigation into his own past....life.
Produced by Liz Mak, original score by Renzo Gorrio
The Orange
Storyteller Joel ben Izzy tells the hauntingly beautiful story of a simple piece of fruit.
Produced by Stephanie Foo, original score by Renzo Gorrio
Snap Classic - Season 7 Episode 18
For Ben Nakamura, coming out gay to his parents was not exactly like ripping off a band-aid...
Produced by Liz Jones, original score by Renzo Gorrio
In middle school, Mike has a secret. But no one has ever seen "it." Until a dreaded epidemic strikes his school… "pantsing."
"Mighty" Mike McGee is an international spoken word artist, writer, performer, speaker, slam poet and comic. McGee is the first slam poet to win both the American National Poetry Slam Individual Grand Championship and the Individual World Poetry Slam Championship.
Watch the Snap LIVE performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr0CioyLFqg&feature=youtu.be
Original Score composed and performed by Alex Mandel and the Snap Judgment Playaz (Tim Frick and David Brandt).
Some schoolyard stories are true…
For more information about Mike The Headless Chicken, including Fruita, Colorado’s annual Mike The Headless Chicken Festival, be sure to check out miketheheadlesschicken.org.
Produced by, Joe Rosenberg, original score by Renzo Gorrio with additional instrumentation by Andrew Vickers
Glynn has an amazing Thanksgiving tradition... and it happens after Thanksgiving.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
A headless chicken proves sometimes urban legends are true, playground bullies expose dark secrets during a “pantsing” epidemic, and a young man comes out to his parents.
Snap Judgment presents, “The 2019 Gratitude Special."
We are grateful to tell stories and we are so so thankful for you Snappas! For all the love and support you have shown this crazy ridiculous enterprise that is Snap Judgment, thank you.
STORIES
Anti-Traditions
Glynn has an amazing Thanksgiving tradition... and it happens after Thanksgiving.
The Headless Chicken
Some schoolyard stories are true… For more information about Mike The Headless Chicken, including Fruita, Colorado’s annual Mike The Headless Chicken Festival, be sure to check out miketheheadlesschicken.org.
Produced by, Joe Rosenberg, original score by Renzo Gorrio with additional instrumentation by Andrew Vickers
Playground Bullies and Dark Secrets (Snap LIVE in Los Angeles)
In middle school, Mike has a secret. But no one has ever seen "it." Until a dreaded epidemic strikes his school… "pantsing."
"Mighty" Mike McGee is an international spoken word artist, writer, performer, speaker, slam poet and comic. McGee is the first slam poet to win both the American National Poetry Slam Individual Grand Championship and the Individual World Poetry Slam Championship. Watch the Snap LIVE performance!
Original Score composed and performed by Alex Mandel and the Snap Judgment Playaz (Tim Frick and David Brandt).
When Are You Going to Get Married? For Ben Nakamura, coming out gay to his parents was not exactly like ripping off a band-aid...
Produced by Liz Jones, original score by Renzo Gorrio
Season 10 Episode 33
When morale was low among the paratroopers in his company, Sergeant Ray Christian takes them on a trip.
Check out Ray’s podcast, "What's Ray Saying?" and follow him on Twitter @WhatsRaySaying.
Produced by Adizah Eghan, original score by Leon Morimoto
Fans and journalists embark on a seven-show tour with Rihanna... in seven countries, over seven days, on a Boeing 777, to celebrate her seventh album in seven years. Did we mention this happened seven years ago?
Fasten your seat belts, it’s time for liftoff...
Special thanks to Kristen Gwynne, Lawrence Bull, and Elizabeth Nakano.
Produced by John Fecile, original score by Renzo Gorrio
rihannaplane
Glynn goes behind the scenes at a music festival, and green means go.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
Glynn goes behind the scenes at a music festival. 300 people spend a week on a plane with Rihanna to attend seven concerts, in seven countries, over seven days. And when morale is low among a group of paratroopers, their Sergeant takes them on an unexpected trip.
STORIES
Champagne on Ice Glynn goes behind the scenes at a music festival, and green means go.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
Diamonds in the Sky Fans and journalists embark on a seven-show tour with Rihanna... in seven countries, over seven days, on a Boeing 777, to celebrate her seventh album in seven years. Did we mention this happened seven years ago?
Fasten your seat belts, it’s time for liftoff...
Special thanks to Kristen Gwynne, Lawrence Bull, and Elizabeth Nakano.
Produced by John Fecile, original score by Renzo Gorrio
rihannaplane
Acid Jump
When morale was low among the paratroopers in his company, Sergeant Ray Christian takes them on a trip.
Check out Ray’s podcast, "What's Ray Saying?" and follow him on Twitter @WhatsRaySaying.
Produced by Adizah Eghan, original score by Leon Morimoto
Season 10 Episode 32
In the 1970s, thousands of Vietnamese refugees were left on the remote Anambas Islands in Indonesia. They were stranded without food, water, and shelter, forced to survive off the land. Now, almost 40 years later, one woman wants to go back to those distant islands, one last time.
Thank you so much to Carina Hoang. Carina is a Special Representative for Australia for UNHCR. Check out her book, “Boat People: Personal Stories from the Vietnamese Exodus 1976-1996,” available in both English and Vietnamese.
Carina is part of an Australian Broadcasting Corporation TV series, “The Heights." Be sure to check it out.
Our heartfelt thanks to Tony Luu; his mother Truong On, his brother, Daniel, and the rest of the Luu family. Thanks to the Outside Podcast from Outside Magazine, where you can also hear this show. Also, check Public Radio International’s "The World" for a shorter version of this audio story.
This story would not have been possible without the generous support of the International Women’s Media Foundation.
Masks Down
Glynn is a junior diplomat in Malaysia attending invite-only parties, but everyone at these parties seems to be wearing a mask.
The Lamb, the Lion, and the Fox
Amaryllis was fast on track to become an established journalist when her mentor was kidnapped and killed by a terrorist group. She decided she had to give up the transparency of journalism if she wanted to truly help curb terror, and instead joined the shadow world of the CIA. But the shadow world had its own cost.
A big thanks to Amaryllis Fox. You can buy her book on Knopf, Amazon, or anywhere books are sold.
Produced by Nikka Singh, original score by Leon Morimoto
Icarus
Glynn flies too close to the sun.
Produced by: Pat Mesiti-Miller
Glynn is a junior diplomat in Malaysia attending invite-only parties, but everyone at these parties seems to be wearing a mask.
Amaryllis was fast on track to become an established journalist when her mentor was kidnapped and killed by a terrorist group. She decided she had to give up the transparency of journalism if she wanted to truly help curb terror, and instead joined the shadow world of the CIA. But the shadow world had its own cost.
Snap presents, "The Lamb, the Lion, and the Fox."
A big thanks to Amaryllis Fox. Check out her book, "Life Undercover."
Produced by Nikka Singh, original score by Leon Morimoto
Season 10, Episode 31
What if a harmless little game you used to play in your living room, ended up giving you real magical powers, magical powers led to an irreversible and terrible chain of events?
Find more of Katie Lippa’s work on her website www.lippalogic.com.
Check out the life and work of Samantha Smith www.samanthasmith.info/
Producer: Anna Sussman Sound Design: Leon Morimoto
Lynn Schooler grew up in Alaska hearing rumor after rumor about the elusive blue bear. He never gave it much thought until a friend convinced him they go out searching for one. What Lynn ended up finding was, of course, something much different.
For more on Lynn Schooler’s work check out this website and his Facebook page.
Producer: Nancy Lopez Sound Design: Renzo Gorrio and Davey Kim
When Ellen Spencer was released from the hospital after a mysterious stroke-like episode her voice would never be the same again.
Producer: Julia DeWitt Sound Design: Pat Mesiti-Miller
Glynn's first day at a new school is rough... until he meets a girl who knows how to take out the trash.
Producer: Pat Mesiti-Miller
A woman’s voice changes forever, following a stroke-like episode. A man living in Alaska continues to hear rumors about the elusive blue bear. When he goes out searching for one, he ends up finding... something much different. And a girl gains magical powers that lead to an irreversible and terrible chain of events.
STORIES
The Garbage Man
Glynn's first day at a new school is rough... until he meets a girl who knows how to take out the trash.
Producer: Pat Mesiti Miller
What Accent?
When Ellen Spencer was released from the hospital after a mysterious stroke-like episode her voice would never be the same again.
Producer: Julia DeWitt Sound Design: Pat Mesiti-Miller
The Blue Bear
Lynn Schooler grew up in Alaska hearing rumor after rumor about the elusive blue bear. He never gave it much thought until a friend convinced him they go out searching for one. What Lynn ended up finding was, of course, something much different.
For more on Lynn Schooler’s work check out this website and his Facebook page.
Producer: Nancy Lopez Sound Design: Renzo Gorrio and Davey Kim
With Great Power
What if a harmless little game you used to play in your living room, ended up giving you real magical powers, magical powers led to an irreversible and terrible chain of events?
Find more of Katie Lippa’s work on her website www.lippalogic.com. Check out the life and work of Samantha Smith www.samanthasmith.info/
Producer: Anna Sussman Sound Design: Leon Morimoto
Lopaka and his adopted father don’t get along. That is, until forces from beyond the veil intervene.
We travel to Hawaii to bring you this very special Spooked tale.
Thank you, Lopaka Kapanui for sharing your story with us. Want more stories from Lopaka? Check out, "Mysteries of Hawaii" (his YouTube Channel and website.) There's even more ghostly goodness on his blog, Ghosts Next Door.
Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Leon Morimoto Artwork by Sanaa Khan
Season 3 Episode 20
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Bonnie Blagg and her two friends call for Bloody Mary in the mirror on her dresser during a middle school sleepover. Bonnie thinks nothing of it until a ghost boy with long, sharp, bloody teeth appears in her bedroom every single night after that.
Happy Halloween week! Enjoy this Spooked tale... and don't turn out the lights.
Produced by Chris Hambrick Original score by Leon Morimoto Artwork by Sanaa Khan
Want more Spooked? There are 26 new episodes of Spooked coming this season each week through Halloween and into a spooky November. To listen to them all, download the Luminary mobile app or go to LuminaryPodcasts.com.
It's Halloween Season and Snap is here to bring you Spooked stories from the dark of night! We proudly present, "Spooked - Mrs. Hagstrom."
When supernatural forces come for her kids, Curtis’s mom stands strong. Mrs. Hagstrom may be one of the meanest ghosts yet. Be afraid.
Curtis’s memoir is Shadow of Fear.
Produced by Anna Sussman, original score by Leon Morimoto Artwork by Sanaa Khan
Snap Season 10 Episode 27
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You know the most haunted places. The houses, the castles, the hotels. And you know the most haunted objects. The mirrors, the necklaces, the dolls. In this episode, we take you to the Stanley Hotel and introduce you to Robert the Doll.
STORIES
Room 324 A film producer visits one of the most iconic haunted places in the world: The Stanley Hotel. He doesn’t believe in ghosts at all. But he’s about to question reality.
A big thanks to Daniel Noah for sharing this story with us. Daniel is the cohost of SpectreVision's Visitations Podcast.
Produced by Eliza Smith, original score by Davey Kim
Robert the Doll Robert the doll is infamous. He can curse you and ruin your life if you disrespect him. But one man is determined to figure out how Robert got his powers.
Produced by John Fecile, original score by Renzo Gorrio
Season 3 Episode 15
There are 26 new episodes of Spooked being released this season each week through Halloween and into a spooky November. To listen to them all, download the Luminary mobile app or go to LuminaryPodcasts.com.
When Dean Issacharoff was a commander in the Israeli Defense Forces, he patrolled the Palestinian city of Hebron, and later fought in Gaza. Then, after he got home from the army, Dean’s decision to speak out about his own violent actions came back to haunt him in a twisted turn of events.
Sensitive listeners - please be advised this story contains images of war and violence.
Thank you, Dean, for sharing your story with us.
A special thanks to the University of Southern California’s Center for Religion and Civic Culture, the John Templeton Foundation and Templeton Religion Trust, and KALW’s Spiritual Edge podcast - this story would not have been possible without their support. Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of these organizations.
This story was produced by Shaina Shealy and the original score was by Pat Mesiti-Miller.
Season 10 Episode 26
When Maribel loses her little brother Santi, her very best friend in the world, she learns that love is sometimes stronger than death. We travel to Mexico for this very special Spooked tale.
Thank you, Maribel Placencia, from the bottom of our hearts, for sharing your extraordinary story. Big love to you and your family.
This story comes to us from our Spooked correspondent, Erick Yañez. Produced by Nancy Lopéz Original Score by Renzo Gorrio Artwork by Sanaa Khan
We will have a Spanish-language version of this story available.
There are 26 new episodes of Spooked being released this season each week through Halloween and into a spooky November. To listen to them all, download the Luminary mobile app or go to LuminaryPodcasts.com.
Season 3 Episode 12
A mentor to a disabled little boy loses a piece of himself and discovers what is gained.
Sensitive listeners, please be advised - this story contains graphic content with descriptions of extreme bodily harm.
This story came to us from Nick van der Kolk's Love + Radio from Luminary Media, where you can hear the latest season of Love and Radio on the Luminary app.
A big thank you to Ed Cushman for sharing your story.
Ed's story was produced by Julia DeWitt and Phil Dmochowski, with help from Steven Jackson.
Original music by George Langford Artwork by Katie McBride
Playlist in order of appearance: Marc Barreca – Music Works For Industry – Music Works For Industry Richard Horowitz – Bandit Nrah Master of Rajasthan – Eros in Arabia Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith & Suzanne Ciani – Closed Circuit – Sunergy Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith & Suzanne Ciani – A New Day – Sunergy Helado Negro – Calienta – Private Energy Helado Negro – Tartamundo – Private Energy Michele Mercure – The Intruder – Eye Chant Helado Negro – Runaround – Private Energy
Stephanie Foo had a love-hate relationship with that old computer game the Sims. But when she steps foot into the latest version of the game, the AI is so good, her new Sim acts more like Stephanie than Stephanie does.
Producer: Stephanie Foo Sound Design: Leon Morimoto
Back in 2013, when Adult ISH host Nyge Turner was in his late teens, his dad surprised him by taking him on his first slave plantation tour. To make matters worse, apart from the bus driver and a single employee on the plantation, there was not a single black person in sight.
This story was produced by YR Media's Adult ISH podcast. Adult ISH is a culture, advice, and storytelling show about #adulting, that is produced entirely by folks who are "almost adults". It’s distributed by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to subscribe and listen here!
Produced by: Nyge Turner and Davey Kim Sound Design: Clay Xavier and Stanley Ipkuss
A dad surprises his son by taking him on his first slave plantation tour. And a girl realizes the computer version of herself, acts more like her than she does.
STORIES:
"My First Slave Plantation Tour"
Back in 2013, when Adult ISH host Nyge Turner was in his late teens, his dad surprised him by taking him on his first slave plantation tour. To make matters worse, apart from the bus driver and a single employee on the plantation, there was not a single black person in sight.
This story was produced by YR Media's Adult ISH podcast. Adult ISH is a culture, advice, and storytelling show about #adulting, that is produced entirely by folks who are "almost adults". It’s distributed by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to subscribe and listen here!
Produced by: Nyge Turner and Davey Kim Sound Design: Clay Xavier and Stanley Ipkuss
"Sim Stephanie"
Stephanie Foo had a love-hate relationship with that old computer game the Sims. But when she steps foot into the latest version of the game, the AI is so good, her new Sim acts more like Stephanie than Stephanie does.
Producer: Stephanie Foo Sound Design: Leon Morimoto
Season 10 Episode 25
A man tries to cheat death with homemade technological body enhancements, but the world isn’t ready for his kind of lifestyle. And a son wants to keep his dad around for as long as possible, so he saves the best part about him in a way he knows how.
STORIES
"Cyborg"
When the thought of his own mortality becomes too much to bear, a father of two living in Utah decides to upgrade his own body, one piece at a time. Thank you to Rich Lee for sharing your story with Snap.
Hear more work from producer Lawrence Bull on his podcast Sound of Mind. Thanks to filmmakers Leeor Kaufman and Joe Egender for their assistance. Look out for their biohacking documentary on Netflix.
Producer: Lawrence Bull with assistance from Anna Sussman Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
"Dadbot"
James Vlahos wanted to keep his dad around for as long as possible, so he saved the best part about him in the best way he knew how.
Vlahos wrote a book, "Talk To Me," about the quest to create conversation-making A.I.s. Check out his article about DADBOT in Wired Magazine. Follow James on Twitter @jamesvlahos
Producer: Jazmin Aguilera Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
April 15, 1865. President Lincoln is dead and the country in turmoil. Secretary of War Edwin Stanton takes control, determined to preserve Lincoln’s legacy.
This story comes to us from 1865, an Airship production. Heavily researched, this historical political thriller podcast is an audio drama that explores America’s darkest hours. You will be astonished—and all of it is based on true events.
Starring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton.
Also featuring: Lindsay Graham, Pam Dougherty, Matthew Gray, Didi Archilla, Montgomery Sutton, Ian Ferguson, Taylor Harris, Michael Tatum, Reed Birney, Jessica Renee Russell, Aaron Roberts, Bruce Elliott, David Coffee
Created by Steven Walters and Erik Archilla Written and directed by Steven Walters Executive Producer: Lindsay Graham Co-executive Producers: Erik Archilla, Robert McCollum, and Steven Walters Music and Sound Design by Lindsay Graham
To find out more about 1865, go to 1865podcast.com, or check them out on Facebook and Twitter.
This is episode one. New episodes air weekly and look for special “Inside the Episode” interviews with the writers and producers of the series to find out more about the real history behind 1865.
An 87-year-old woman's last wishes... turn out to be very illegal.
To learn more about Wen Huang’s family story, be sure to check out his book The Little Red Guard: A Family Memoir.
Producer & Sound Design: Davey Kim
You get up every morning and go through the motions, but do you ever stop to wonder what you're leaving behind?
A brilliant inventor is robbed of his life’s work.... to even the score, his son becomes a robber. And an 87-year-old woman's last wishes turn out to be very illegal.
STORIES
"The Inventor and the Thief"
When a brilliant inventor was robbed of his life’s work, his son did the only reasonable thing: he became a robber.
To learn more about the life of Walter Shaw Sr. and his inventions, be sure to check out Walter Jr.’s memoir, "License To Steal", and the documentary "Genius On-Hold'.
Producer: Joe Rosenberg Sound Design and Score: Leon Morimoto
"Grandma's Coffin Keeper"
How far will you go to fulfill your grandma’s dying (and very illegal) wish?
To learn more about Wen Huang’s family story, be sure to check out his book The Little Red Guard: A Family Memoir.
Producer + Sound Design: Davey Kim
Snap Classic: Season 8 Episode 10
You get up every morning and go through the motions, but do you ever stop to wonder what you're leaving behind?
When a brilliant inventor was robbed of his life’s work, his son did the only reasonable thing: he became a robber.
Walter produced a film called "The Unknowns: Talent is Colorblind." The film tells the incredible true story of “The Highway,” a group of self-taught African-American painters living in the Jim Crow South who, when no one was looking, invented a whole new style of art.
To learn more about the life of Walter Shaw Sr. and his inventions, be sure to check out Walter Jr.’s memoir, "License To Steal", and the documentary "Genius On-Hold".
Producer: Joe Rosenberg Sound Design and Score: Leon Morimoto Snap Classic: Season 8 Episode 10
Cursed cat bones. Dead dogs. A haunted pond. Master storyteller Todd Narron is our tour guide as we explore the mysterious, spooky American South.
Todd’s memoir is Country Stories of Ghosts and Bad Men.
STORIES
"Barbara Nichols Pond"
Ever since a little girl died a watery death, the kids in Johnston County steer clear of the pond. Years later, Todd thinks that she might just be avenging her untimely end.
Producer: Anna Sussman Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
"The Cat Bone Curse"
Todd’s uncle was one mean son of a biscuit. But long after he’s dead and gone, his descendants worry that his meanness might rub off on them.
Producer: Anna Sussman Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
Artwork by: Sanaa Khan Season 3 Episode 4
Season III is ALIVE!! There are 26 new episodes of Spooked coming this season each week through Halloween and into a spooky November. To listen to them all, download the Luminary mobile app or go to LuminaryPodcasts.com. And remember, don't turn out the lights...
Martin is a paramedic. He has a gift for saving peoples' lives. He also has another, darker, gift--one that he doesn’t want to use.
Thank you, Martin Moseley, for sharing your story with us. Martin is a longtime Spooked listener.
Produced by: Eliza Smith Original Score: Renzo Gorrio Artwork by: Sanaa Khan
Season III is ALIVE!! There are 26 new episodes of Spooked coming this season each week through Halloween and into a spooky November. To listen to them all, download the Luminary mobile app or go to LuminaryPodcasts.com. And remember, don't turn out the lights...
A father of five and devout Mormon is dragged into a world that upends everything he knows to be true.
This story comes to us from Believable, a new podcast from Narratively about how our stories define who we are. Each episode dives into a personal, eye-opening story where narratives conflict and different perspectives about the truth collide.
Episode Art: Zoe Van Dijk
When Adult ISH host Nyge Turner turned 17, he became the caretaker for his ride-or-die: Tracy. His mom.
This story was produced by YR Media's Adult ISH podcast (Mom ISH episode). Adult ISH is a culture, advice, and storytelling show about #adulting, that is produced entirely by folks who are "almost adults." It’s distributed by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to subscribe and listen here!
Sound Designer: DJ Clay Xavier
Glynn starts dating a smart, beautiful girl in college and people around him don't seem to know how he got such a catch.
A father of five and devout Mormon is dragged into a world that upends everything he knows to be true. And a young man comes to terms with his mother’s profound mental illness.
For two years, ISIS fought to take over the city of Mosul, killing 40,000 civilians.
A group of men and women from around the world flew into Iraq and made their way to Mosul, to try their hand at fighting ISIS.
Snap proudly presents a Classic, "The Badlands."
Producer: Anna Sussman Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
Check out more from the Free Burma Rangers: https://www.freeburmarangers.org/
Glynn goes to the donut shop at 3 am and ends up playing a few games of chess. He sees a challenge but will he see the board?
It's the 1950s in San Francisco. After getting beat one time too many, little Gus Lee decides to fight back.
A big thanks to Gus Lee. This story comes from his novel, “China Boy,” based on his childhood. Lee is a courage-based leadership trainer and consultant. He’s now completing his eighth book, "Courage Is a Verb."
Producer: Liz Mak Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
Season 10 Episode 21
A musician writes a song so catchy, it takes over the world...then he finds out it's become a weapon. "Easy Street" turned into something it was never meant to be.
This story contains explicit language, sensitive listeners are advised.
A big thanks to Joe Sivick & producer Deena Prichep
Producer: John Fecile Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
Season 10 Episode 21
A man inspired by joy writes a song, then he discovers it’s become a weapon. And a boy beat down by life learns to fight back, with the help of an upper-cut and milkshakes
Snap goes under lock and key with Ear Hustle. Everyone entering the prison system must pass through Reception, to learn the ropes and discover what’s really behind the walls.
Content Advisory: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence. Listener discretion is advised.
A big thanks to John “Yahya” Johnson, David Ditto, Talib Brooks, Louis Brackett and Jeff Atkins for sharing their experiences inside Prison Reception.
Artwork by: Antwan Williams
Be sure to visit www.EarHustleSq.com to hear more stories, see pictures from episodes, and follow everything Ear Hustle.
Ear Hustle comes to us from PRX’s Radiotopia and is produced by Earlonne Woods, Nigel Poor, Rhasaan “New York” Thomas, John “Yahya” Johnson, Pat Mesiti-Miller, and Bruce Wallace. This episode is scored with music from Antwan Williams and David Jassy. Senior Producer Curtis Fox, Digital Producer Erin Wade, and Executive Producer Julie Shapiro.
Snap finds freedom with Ear Hustle. Two men transition from prison back into society and find out who - or what - is waiting for them on the outside.
Content Advisory: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence. Listener discretion is advised.
Thanks to Tevin Fournette, aka Cutty, and Ronnie Young for sharing their stories about leaving prison with the team. You can hear more of Cutty’s music here: https://continentalcutty.bandcamp.com/releases
Artwork by: Antwan Williams
Be sure to visit www.EarHustleSq.com to hear more stories, see pictures from episodes, and follow everything Ear Hustle.
Ear Hustle comes to us from PRX’s Radiotopia and is produced by Earlonne Woods, Nigel Poor, Rhasaan “New York” Thomas, John “Yahya” Johnson, Pat Mesiti-Miller, and Bruce Wallace. This episode is scored with music from Antwan Williams and David Jassy. Senior Producer Curtis Fox, Digital Producer Erin Wade, and Executive Producer Julie Shapiro.
Snap leaves San Quentin State Prison with the Ear Hustle podcast and then goes back behind the walls to hear stories from Prison Reception.
Content Advisory: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence. Listener discretion is advised.
STORIES
Kissing the Concrete
Snap finds freedom with Ear Hustle. Two men transition from prison back into society and find out who - or what - is waiting for them on the outside.
Excuse Me On The Tier
Snap goes under lock and key with Ear Hustle. Everyone entering the prison system must pass through Reception, to learn the ropes and discover what’s really behind the walls.
A big thanks to Tevin Fournette, aka Cutty, and Ronnie Young for sharing their stories about leaving prison with the team. You can hear more of Cutty’s music here. Thanks also to John “Yahya” Johnson, David Ditto, Talib Brooks, Louis Brackett, and Jeff Atkins for sharing their experiences inside Prison Reception.
Artwork by: Antwan Williams
Be sure to visit www.EarHustleSq.com to hear more stories, see pictures from episodes, and follow everything Ear Hustle.
Ear Hustle comes to us from PRX’s Radiotopia and is produced by Earlonne Woods, Nigel Poor, Rhasaan “New York” Thomas, John “Yahya” Johnson, Pat Mesiti-Miller, and Bruce Wallace. This episode is scored with music from Antwan Williams and David Jassy. Senior Producer Curtis Fox, Digital Producer Erin Wade, and Executive Producer Julie Shapiro.
In a dark and fictional world, we meet the best Hollywood trainer money can buy. A trainer who specializes in the human body, but one body in his gym... isn't breathing.
Snap spotlights The Truth podcast. We're proud to present Part One from their five-part series, “The Body Genius.”
Starring: Chris Cafero as Evan Written by: Hunter Nelson Produced by: Jonathan Mitchell & Davy Gardner Artwork by: Clement Bolla
To hear all five episodes & see the full list of credits, visit http://www.thetruthpodcast.com/story/2019/4/3/the-body-genius.
Season 10 Episode 20
A night-shift doctor shares a story of life after death.
This story comes to us from the podcast, The Nocturnists (http://thenocturnists.com/podcast) and was performed live.
Special thanks to: Emily Silverman, Ana Adlerstein, Ali Block, Adelaide Papazolou, Marina Poole, and the storyteller, Joe Sills
Season 10 Episode 19
Game is NOT over...get ready to respawn! A teenage hacker inspired by “Mr. Robot” takes on his principal, teachers, and the Board of Education.
This piece was adapted from the podcast, Darknet Diaries (https://darknetdiaries.com).
Produced by: Jack Rhysider & Nancy Lopez Sound Design: Renzo Gorrio
Season 10 Episode 19
A teenage hacker inspired by “Mr. Robot” takes on his principal, teachers, and the Board of Education. And a night-shift doctor shares a story of life after death.
Season 10 Episode 19
Some mysteries must be solved for the good of our own consciences…two men set out to bring a war criminal to justice and a college student engages her assailant in a series of complicated conversations.
In the small Croatian town of Vukovar, some 200 people went missing.
Years later, a group of investigators with The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia set out on an impossible task to find out who was responsible for these missing people.
For more about finding justice in the Balkans check out:
The Investigator by Vladimir Dzuro
The Butcher’s Trial by Julian Borger
Produced by: Shaina Shealy, Liz Mak, Adizah Eghan
Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
Season 10 Episode 18
THE LEGEND OF SWEETFOOT
Comedian Dino Archie gets into a bar fight that blossoms into a bromance. The bond with his soulmate ripens over crab trapping, bankruptcy, and the Ghost of Christmas Future.
CAMP EXORCIST
Comedian James Judd falls in love with a human hair blanket and performs a church camp exorcism…you know, the kind with googly-eyed sock puppets.
Original Music by Bells Atlas
Season 10 Episode 17
THE LEGEND OF SWEETFOOT
Comedian Dino Archie gets into a bar fight that blossoms into a bromance. The bond with his soulmate ripens over crab trapping, bankruptcy, and the Ghost of Christmas Future.
Original Music by Bells Atlas
Season 10 Episode 17
CAMP EXORCIST
Comedian James Judd falls in love with a human hair blanket and performs a church camp exorcism…you know, the kind with googly-eyed sock puppets.
Original Music by Bells Atlas
Season 10 Episode 17
The story behind the photo of the Syrian refugee boy who died while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea. Katie Leavitt takes to the Snap stage to share the story of a job that’s impossible to feel good about, and Snap spotlights the Seven Minute Stories podcast.
Katie Leavitt takes to the Snap stage to share the compelling story of a job that’s impossible to feel good about.
Music by Bell's Atlas
The story behind the photo of the Syrian Refugee boy who died while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea.
Katie Leavitt takes to the Snap stage to share the story of a job that’s impossible to feel good about, and Snap spotlights the Seven Minute Stories podcast.
Stories of family secrets that bring us together, and family secrets that tear us apart. One woman seeks to find the truth about her grandfather’s military past. Glynn keeps his family’s business private to protect his mother’s pride.
Stories of family secrets that bring us together, and family secrets that tear us apart. One woman seeks to find the truth about her grandfather’s military past. Glynn keeps his family’s business private to protect his mother’s pride.
When Julie Lindahl discovered that her grandfather had been an active member of the German SS, she decided to return to the scene of his crimes. But her grandmother made things difficult.
Julie Lindahl has written a book about her experience: The Pendulum: A Granddaughter's Search for her Family's Forbidden Nazi Past.
A version of this story was originally produced for the podcast Kind World, which tells stories about the effect a single act can have on our lives. You can find Kind World in any podcast app.
Producer: Erika Lantz
Production Assistance: Liz Mak
Original Score and Sound Design: Leon Morimoto
Young Glynn is trying to keep up appearances at school, despite his family’s hardships. Then his house goes up in flames. Performed live in Portland at Revolution Hall.
Music composed and performed: BELL'S ATLAS
When Roderick turns 18, he gets a special gift from his mom... for the one thing about him, she does not love.
Sound Design & Score: Leon Morimoto
Produced: Shaina Shealy, Mark Oppenheimer and the team at Unorthodox.
Comic Jen Kober tells the story of the mother she never expected to find, on a journey she never expected to take.
School shootings and their tragic aftermath have become an all too common story. But here’s one side of it that you probably haven’t heard. This story takes place at a high school in Portland, Oregon, where officials fear the next school shooter might be a teenage boy in their midst.
Bethany Barnes originally reported this story for The Oregonian - Targeted: A Family and the Quest to Stop the Next School Shooter. She is now an investigative reporter for the Tampa Bay Times.
Producer: Nancy López
Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
A tiny, pirate radio station broadcasts to the thousands of families trapped in ISIS-controlled Mosul. When listeners start calling in, something remarkable happens.
Producer: Anna Sussman
Original Score and Sound Design: Leon Morimoto and Pat Mesiti-Miller
Niagara Falls
Glynn’s trip to Niagara Falls starts in the Tunnel of Love with a taboo first kiss.
Performed live by Glynn Washington.
Don Reed - Things You Wouldn't Normally Do
When Don Reed got accepted into UCLA he was ecstatic; problem was he was broke and had nowhere to live.
Performed live by Don Reed
Joyce Lee - The Wolf Whistle
All her life she’d been taught she was a prize to be won. Then she decided she was going to pick her prize.
Performed live by Joyce Lee.
All music composed and performed by Bell's Atlas
The story of a small Christian hill town in Palestine, and the 18 cows that kind of, almost, but never really, changed the course of its future.
Producer: Shaina Shealy Original Score: Leon Morimoto
Back in the 1970's Bob Favor signed up to be a Texas Ranger. He helped local police solve some of their toughest cases. But there was one outlaw that kept getting away from him.
John Cotrocois is obsessed with meet-cutes, but he always falls for the wrong men. Will his dream of a fairy-tale romance come true?
Snap spotlights the smart new podcast "Peace of Mind" with Bhi Bhiman. In the inaugural episode, Bhi interviews Glynn Washington, bestselling author Dave Eggers, and renowned social psychologist, Lee Ross. The soundtrack to the episode is “Brother, Can You Spare Some Peace of Mind?” Listen + subscribe here: https://fanlink.to/PeaceofMind. And check out peaceofmindpod.com for music and bonus content.
On the border of North Korea in the DMZ, Ray Christian served with a tight group of men united in cause until they were divided by race. If you want to hear more about the world of Ray Christian check out his podcast "What's Ray Saying"
Producer: Mark Ristich and Davey Kim
After a college party, Anwen and Sameer went back to a dorm room. What happened that night was confusing and horrible. But in this story we get the rare opportunity to hear both of them grapple with what happened in a way that is both surprising and meaningful. Warning, this story contains graphic descriptions of sexual violence.
*Names have been changed.
This piece was adapted from the podcast, Reckonings, produced by Stephanie Lepp, and found online at www.reckonings.show. You can find a link to the full story, called A Survivor and Her Perpetrator Find Justice, here. http://www.reckonings.show/episodes/21
Producer: Stephanie Lepp
Original Score: Leon Morimoto
When April’s ex-boyfriend commits an unthinkable crime, she is forced to re-evaluate everything she thought she knew, and make a high stakes decision.
The voicemail message says someone from your past needs your help. Would you respond, if it meant getting involved in a murder trial?
From Russia With Love
Two women, a tiny boat, the wide open ocean...and kismet.
Elena has written a book about their adventure, called Talking to the Moon. You can read the story on the couple’s website, http://www.cadenza.ca/index.php/en/talking-to-the-moon-en/
You can learn more about Elena and Meg’s journey at their other website, anticruise.online.
Producer: Liz Mak
Original Score: Leon Morimoto
Gloomy Sunday
Hungarian composer Rezső Seress dreamed of changing the world with his music. He did.
Producer: Davey Kim
A computer hacker tries to make his way home through two countries, a dense jungle and a seemingly endless string of technical challenges.
It was both a tragedy and a punchline. The story behind a cult that changed the world. Snap Presents "Heaven's Gate".
Nick Yarris says he was a junkie, a thief, and a liar. So when he was imprisoned on a false charge, no one believed in his innocence. Then he found his only way out.
Thank you so much to Nick Yarris. Check out his books, including his latest, “Monsters & Madmen: A Death Row Experiment.” Learn more at nickyarris.org.
Thank you also to the Wolfgram Memorial Library at Widener University, and its Reference Librarian & University Archivist Jill M. Borin for her help.
And lastly, thank you Nick Yarris’ former attorney, Michael J. Malloy.
Producer: Liz Mak Original Score: Leon Morimoto
On January 13th 2018, at exactly 8:07 in the morning, one text message turned the state of Hawaii into a state of emergency.
From panic and fear to acceptance and joy, Snap Judgment explores the 38 minutes when the people of Hawaii faced an incoming ballistic missile threat.
Lead Producer: Jazmin Aguilera
Editor: Anna Sussman
Producers: Eliza Smith, Erika Lantz, John Fecile
Additional production assistance: Nancy Lopez
Original score and Sound design: Renzo Gorrio and Leon Morimoto
A young man has the chance to work on a very secret, very powerful weapon that could put an end to world war II. The project involves no toxins, no chemicals, no shrapnel and no bullets. Instead, the project involves lots and lots of flying mammals. Lots.
Producer: John Fecile
On the next Snap...a special presentation: "Look Back 2018." Coming to terms… with events that have happened, but that you don’t want to believe.
Snap Judgment spotlights the amazing podcast Ear Hustle: The Big No No. In this episode we look for love in one of the most difficult places to forge a relationship, San Quentin State Prison.
Kassem Eid had spent two years living in a city under siege. After he and his neighbors took part in the protests during the Arab Spring in 2011, Syrian President Bashar Al Assad began to punish towns like Kassem’s. His forces bombed them, surrounded them, and starved them. That’s when Kassem decided to fight back.
Thank you so much to Kassem Eid for sharing his story with us. Kassem was recently accepted into Columbia University. You can check out his new book, “My Country,” out now. Find him on twitter at @qzakarya.
My Country: https://www.amazon.com/My-Country-Syrian-Kassem-Eid/dp/1408895129
Kassem's Twitter: https://twitter.com/qzakarya&sa=D&source=hangouts&ust=1544301254388000&usg=AFQjCNGBUwCTY7WnP6cDpq8JEGS1WwYqGg
Producer: Liz Mak
Original Score: Leon Morimoto
STORIES
THE BEST LITTLE SWIMMER
Terry Galloway is ten years old and absolutely hot for summer camp. The only problem is, her family can’t afford it. But after she fails a hearing test at school, Terry learns that she is deaf -- and also eligible to attend The Lions Camp for Crippled Children, a summer camp that is free to kids with disabilities. The summer of 1960, just got way more exciting.
Terry Galloway is a writer, director, and performer for stage, radio, and film. For more about Terry’s childhood in Texas, check out her book Mean Little Deaf Queer.
Producer: Adizah Eghan
Original Score: Leon Morimoto
THE DOG THAT WENT AROUND THE WORLD
The story of the first dog to travel around the world (and refuse a free steak).
For more information on Owney's travels, be sure to check out the Post Office Museum's interactive map. But brace yourself, there's a lot of pins...
Producer: Joe Rosenberg
Original Score: Leon Morimoto
QUAKE CITY HERO
In 1989, an enormous earthquake struck the Bay Area. One of Oakland’s major arteries, the Cypress Freeway, collapsed. And one guy, a local Oaklander, left his home, and dove into the wreckage to save lives.
This story is produced by Liam Donoghue, host and producer of the podcast East Bay Yesterday. If you want to hear about Bruce Lee's most notorious fight, or Oakland's oldest soul food cook, or grizzly bears, you can find the show here.
Co-production by Eliza Smith
Sound design by Davey Kim
Producer: Liam Donoghue and Eliza Smith
When the man in charge of a small, insular northern Ohio town wreaks havoc on his followers, a young boy with a passion for good hair trys to clean up the mess
Producer: Shaina Shealy
Original Score: Leon Morimoto
What do you do when you are trying to give birth... in the middle of a wildfire?
Nicole Veum is interviewed live by producer April Demobosky for "The Fire Tapes"
The Fire Tapes is a collaboration between KQED's "The Bay" and Snap Judgment for the Coal + Ice Festival in San Francisco.
Producers: Sukey Lewis, Mark Ristich and Jeremy Siegel.
The Visage: A man is hired to do remodel work on a house with a haunted history. But something inside the house doesn’t want anything to change.
Producer: Anna Sussman Original Score: Leon Morimoto
The Taxidermist: When Tracey started doing taxidermy, she assumed all her subjects would be dead. Until she met a squirrel who didn't seem quite right.
Producer: Jazmin Aguilera Original Score: Leon Morimoto
The Birds: As a little boy in Richmond Virginia, raising pigeons, Ray Christian made a friend with the same hobby. But there was something mysterious about Ray’s new pal.
Producer: Anna Sussman Original Score: Leon Morimoto
The Birds: As a little boy in Richmond Virginia, raising pigeons, Ray Christian made a friend with the same hobby. But there was something mysterious about Ray’s new pal.
Producer: Anna Sussman Original Score: Leon Morimoto
The Taxidermist: When Tracey started doing taxidermy, she assumed all her subjects would be dead. Until she met a squirrel who didn't seem quite right.
Producer: Jazmin Aguilera Original Score: Leon Morimoto
The Visage: A man is hired to do remodel work on a house with a haunted history. But something inside the house doesn’t want anything to change.
Producer: Anna Sussman Original Score: Leon Morimoto
It's that time of year again. Snap Judgment proudly presents "Spooked IX: Trapped."
THE IRON GATE
An American sniper shooter takes over an empty house in Baghdad and encounters the one threat he is powerless against.
When Dallas Sanchez was stationed in Iraq, he saw danger every single day. But one night on patrol, when his small kill team took over a house in Baghdad, an unseen force had a message for them: Get. Out.
Producer: Anna Sussman
Original Score: Leon Morimoto
Get 13 all-new episodes of Spooked Season 2 at Spookedpodcast.org.
Pro rock climbers Jason Smith and Tommy Caldwell know a thing or two about dangerous even life threatening adventures, but when they go on an expedition to the famous Yellow Wall in Kyrgyzstan, their lives were threatened in a whole new way.
Check out more about Jason “Singer” Smith at his website jasonsingersmith.com
And be sure to check out Tommy Caldwell’s book “The Push” available now as well as the movie The Dawn Wall.
For more details on the kidnapping read Greg Child’s book “Over The Edge."
Producer: Jazmin Aguilera and Luke Quinton
Original Sound Design: Renzo Gorrio
What if you had two choices. Either risk death, or start over in a completely new life. Now imagine you had to make that decision for your child. Check out more of Amy Roost’s work here and her podcast Fury here.https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fury/id1420225706
Read Amy Roost’s article on what may have caused each of her children to have brain malformations in Dame Magazine. https://www.damemagazine.com/
Producer:Amy Roost, Anna Sussman.
Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
When Mansoor Adayfi was 19 years old, he was shipped to Guantanamo Bay detention center. He had no idea where he was or why he was there. But he was held there for 14 years. During that time, Mansoor attended informal marriage classes held by a fellow inmate and began writing love letters despite never having been in love.
Mansoor is currently writing a memoir about his time at Guantanamo. You can read his writing here.https://www.mansooradayfi.com/
This story was produced and edited by Sarah Geis, Cristal Duhaime and Mira Burt-Wintonick for the CBC podcast, Love Me. It was mixed by Cristal Duhaime.
Producer: Mira Burt-Wintonick , Cristal Duhaime and Sarah Geis
What if your whole life was reduced to fifteen minute phone calls with the outside world. What would you do? What would you say in those fifteen minutes?
Producer: Anna Clausen
Original Score: Ingibjörg Friðriksdóttir
At some point in everyone's life, you have to stand up and say something, something from deep inside. On the next all-NEW Snap..."Love Lessons".
In the mid-70s, Conan was hired to direct and produce a nature documentary. But he wanted to do something more ambitious. The film he made became one of the most infamous movies ever, but his success came with deadly consequences.
Special thanks to our film consultants, Spencer Parsons and Todd Wieneke.
Producer: John Fecile
Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
When you’re a safari guide on the Zambezi River, you always know that things could go horribly wrong. You can find Paul Templer’s memoir here.http://www.paultempler.com/pauls-book/
Producer: Erika Lantz
Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
Featuring a new story from the "Real Black Klansman" Detective Ron Stallworth. On the next Snap...we're going face to face with "The Klan." Includes a bonus Snap Classic story from boogie-woogie pianist Daryl Davis, author of "Klan-Destine Relationships."
In the late seventies, Ron Stallworth joined the KKK...as a black man. How?
Read more about Ron’s undercover operations in his book -- Black Klansman
Producer and Sound Design: Davey Kim
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Klansman-Ron-Stallworth-ebook/dp/B00KC0GTIA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417644455&sr=8-1&keywords=black+klansman
"Mirror Touch" - As a medical school student, Joel Salinas was obsessed with the human brain. But as soon as he got to work, his own senses began to turn on him.
Joel Salinas is a neurologist at Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Neurology.
He is the author of Mirror Touch: A Memoir of Synesthesia and the Secret Life of the Brain
"What Accent?" - When Ellen Spencer was released from the hospital after a mysterious stroke-like episode her voice would never be the same again.
"The Bat Boy and the Pine Tar Game" - Every baseball fan has heard of the superstar hitter George Brett and his infamous Pine Tar Game…but have you heard of the bat boy’s version?
"Mirror Touch" - As a medical school student, Joel Salinas was obsessed with the human brain. But as soon as he got to work, his own senses began to turn on him.
Joel Salinas is a neurologist at Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Neurology.
He is the author of Mirror Touch: A Memoir of Synesthesia and the Secret Life of the Brain
"What Accent?" - When Ellen Spencer was released from the hospital after a mysterious stroke-like episode her voice would never be the same again.
"The Bat Boy and the Pine Tar Game" - Every baseball fan has heard of the superstar hitter George Brett and his infamous Pine Tar Game…but have you heard of the bat boy’s version?
After a salesman at Oakland’s Lake Merritt disappears, journalist Tammerlin Drummond investigates what happened to him.
Video used in story provided by user ritchhazel on YouTube.
Producer: Adizah Eghan
Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
Dylan Evans had hit a wall. Life was becoming too routine, too mundane. So he did something very few of us would do to change that.
For more, check out Dylan Evan’s book: The Utopia Experiment http://www.amazon.com/The-Utopia-Experiment-Dylan-Evans/dp/1447261321
Producer: Nancy Lopez
Sound design: Pat Mesiti-Miller
In the 1970s, thousands of Vietnamese refugees were left on the remote Anambas Islands in Indonesia. They were stranded without food, water, and shelter, forced to survive off the land. Now, almost 40 years later, one woman wants to go back to those distant islands, one last time.
Snap Judgment: Return to Kuku Island Gallery: https://imgur.com/hIaOcZl
Thank you so much to Carina Hoang. Carina is a Special Representative for Australia for UNHCR. Check out her book, “Boat People: Personal Stories from the Vietnamese Exodus 1976-1996,” available in both English and Vietnamese. http://carinahoang.com/
https://www.amazon.com/Boat-People-Personal-Vietnamese-1975-1996/dp/0825306906
Carina is now filming a new Australian Broadcasting Corporation TV series, “The Heights." Be sure to check it out.
Our heartfelt thanks to Tony Luu; his mother Truong On, his brother, Daniel, and the rest of the Luu family.
Thanks to the Outside Podcast from Outside Magazine, where you can also hear this show. Also, check Public Radio International’s The World for a shorter version of this audio story.
This story would not have been possible without the generous support of the International Women’s Media Foundation.
In 2009, Jane Gillooly came across an item on Ebay that piqued her imagination. The picture was of a suitcase filled with old audiotapes. The listing’s title was “Suitcase of Love and Shame.”
You can purchase Jane’s feature-length documentary film, Suitcase of Love and Shame, on iTunes and learn more about it at Cinemaguild.
http://www.janegillooly.com/ http://store.cinemaguild.com/nontheatrical/product/2471.html
Producer: Joe Rosenberg
Original Score and Sound Design: Leon Morimoto
The story of The Mirage, the famous undercover Chicago Sun bar, as told by two reporters posing as bartenders. Pam Zekman currently works as an investigative reporter for CBS 2 Chicago. You can find Zay Smith’s book about The Mirage, his humor column and a his novel, at zaysmith.com.
A previous version of this story incorrectly referred to the Chicago Sun-Time’s collaborator as the Better Business Bureau. It was the Better Government Association
Producers: Joe Rosenberg and Anna Sussman
Original Score: Leon Morimoto
An all new season of Spooked, the podcast, is dropping early August. In this episode, we’re featuring some of our favorite stories from Spooked, season one.
Mark Spencer lived in the haunted house with the ghost of Ladell - and we are eternally grateful that he stuck around long enough to bring us his story.
An all new season of Spooked, the podcast, is dropping early August. In this episode, we’re featuring some of our favorite stories from Spooked, season one.
An all new season of Spooked, the podcast, is dropping early August. In this episode, we’re featuring some of our favorite stories from Spooked, season one.
The first rule about fight club is you do not talk about fight club. Ray Christian breaks that rule.
You can hear more of Ray on his podcast What's Ray Saying.
Producer: Mark Ristich
Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
Snap Judgment joins the podcast Ear Hustle, from PRX's Radiotopia, for a look at parenting from inside San Quentin State Prison.
In this episode incarcerated fathers share their stories of striving to be present in their children's lives. One inmate reconnects with his son after 20 years. Another stays very involved through letters and visits. And a third gets the opportunity to give his teenage son a haircut.
And stay tuned for the exclusive interview with Glynn and the team behind Ear Hustle. Nigel Poor, Earlonne Woods, Antwan Williams, along with Public Information Officer Lt. Sam Robinson discuss family relationships while incarcerated in San Quentin State Prison.
Learn More and Subscribe to all that is Ear Hustle at www.EarHustleSQ.com
Snap Judgment joins the podcast Ear Hustle for a look at parenting from inside San Quentin State Prison.
In this episode incarcerated fathers share their stories of striving to be present in their children's lives. One inmate reconnects with his son after 20 years. Another stays very involved through letters and visits. And a third gets the opportunity to give his teenage son a haircut.
Glynn interviews the team behind Ear Hustle. Nigel Poor, Earlonne Woods, Antwan Williams, along with Public Information Officer Lt. Sam Robinson discuss family relationships while incarcerated in San Quentin State Prison.
In 2006, a wolf was born in Yellowstone who would become a legend in her own time. For more about the 06 Female and the debate surrounding wolves in Yellowstone, be sure to check out Jeff Hull's article in Outside Magazine (http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/nature/Out-of-Bounds-The-Death-of-832F-Yellowstones-Most-Famous-Wolf.html?page=all) and Nate Rott's special report for NPR (http://apps.npr.org/wolves/)
Producer: Joe Rosenberg
What do you do when someone tells you something you know to be false, and yet...you can just tell they're telling the truth? On the next all-NEW Snap..."Beyond Belief."
When Stephanie Saldana was 27 years old, she thought her calling was to become a nun. But at a monastery in the Syrian desert, she met a monk who made her rethink everything.
This story comes to us from Modern Love: The Podcast. It’s a collaboration between The New York Times and WBUR in Boston, where they take pieces from the Modern Love column, and ask actors to perform them. This story is read by Linda Cardellini.
Check out WBUR for more on the interview with author Stephanie Saldana, and the interview with Linda Cardellini, the actor who performed this story.
Producer: Caitlin O’Keefe
Sound Design: John Perotti
Malaclypse was part of a dangerous anarchist group. They stole, they killed, they escaped, until one day when Malaclypse could run no further...
Dan has been playing and organizing larps for 20 years. He posts bad larp advice on twitter at LarpTips:https: //twitter.com/LarpTips
Producer: Jazmin Aguilera Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
An American soldier in Vietnam comes face to face with a sureal, lone North Vietnamese soldier in the jungle one hot afternoon. Decades later, he returns to Vietnam to help put the Vietnamese soldier’s soul to rest. Check out Wayne Karlin’s book “Wandering Souls.” And Homer Steedly’s website here. http://www.swampfox.info/
Producer: Anna Sussman and Eliza Smith Sound Design: Renzo Gorrio
When the fight is over we still have to deal with the pieces of the battle that remain inside. Featuring The Warrior Box and Soul of a Soldier.
Brian is a marine, a war veteran that served in Iraq, but after he was wounded in battle, he was about to face his toughest fight of all. His world felt like it was collapsing until his therapist showed him something that could save his life… a Warrior Box.
The Warrior Box Project is a mission that is grounded by a bond of trust and a common goal shared by its co-founders, Dr. Shauna Springer and Brian Vargas. They believe that the same bonds of love that drive Veterans to risk their lives for the people and values they hold sacred can help them stay in the good fight. The Warrior Box Project gives Veterans a tangible way to reconnect with what they vowed to protect: the tribe of those they love and trust and the values they hold most sacred. In creating a Warrior Box, Veterans accept their worth in this world, control the warrior within themselves, and execute an effective action plan that is driven by their deepest values. The Warrior Box is one part of a larger strategic plan that works within the cultural values and language common to many who have served in the military.
To learn more, please visit us online: www.warriorcode.org
Producer: Jake Halpern and Nancy Lopez
When Avi Steinberg became a prison librarian, he thought his job would be to keep track of the books. Then he started reading between the lines.
To learn more about Avi’s time behind bars -- and between the stacks -- be sure to check out his memoir, Running The Books. His latest book, The Lost Book of Mormon, which was nominated for the Thurber Prize for American Humor, will be out in paperback in November.
Producer: Joe Rosenberg
What do you do when the morgue has a total meltdown. Galen Laserson tells her story live at The Nocturnist. Its host and creator is Emily Silverman, MD, its executive producer is Ali Block, MD, and its podcast producer is Marina Poole.
http://thenocturnists.com/podcast/
Nada Rothbart thought she’d have plenty of time to get her family out of Sarajevo. Suddenly, it was too late.
This story originally aired on Lucky podcast, listen to part two of Nada’s story "The Choice" here.https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lucky-podcast/id1248736230?mt=2
Producer: Briana Breen
Hear how one of Yugoslavia’s top basketball players attempts to escape the Siege of Sarajevo and don't miss The Nocturnists late night meltdown at the morgue.
When a young man is told is he going deaf, he sets out on a challenge to memorize the songs that defined his life. He had no idea that those songs would come back to him in the most unexpected way.
A version of this story aired on KQED's Q'ed up Podcast.
Producer: April Dembosky
Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
Sound Design: Leon Morimoto and April Dembosky
At the height of the Cold War, Ulrike Poppe just might have been the most surveilled woman in the world. But it was only after the wall fell that things got really interesting.
Be sure to check out Luisa Beck’s reporting on all things Germany at The Washington Post (https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/luisa-beck/?utm_term=.c495d38cb924) as well as the work of reporter Andrew Curry, whose article in Wired first got us interested in Ulrike’s story(www.andrewcurry.com). And if you’re interested in Stasi Records Agency, can you visit their English-language website to learn more. https://www.bstu.bund.de/EN/Home/home_node.html
Producer: Luisa Beck (with Production Help From Joe Rosenberg)
Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
For two years, Isis fought to take over the city of Mosul, killing 40,000 civilians. This is a story about a group of men and women, from around the world, who packed up their bags flew into Iraq, and made their way to Mosul, to try their hand at fighting Isis, back.
Check out more from the Free Burma Rangers at http://www.freeburmarangers.org/
Producer: Anna Sussman Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
When a rising high school track star in Eritrea, East Africa, is arrested under the military dictatorship, he realizes he might have a way out....run.
For more information about issues facing African migrants in Israel and resources on how to help, visit Israeli organization Kav LaOved’s website: http://www.kavlaoved.org.il/en/about/aboutkavlaoved/
Teklit Michal writes a blog for Times of Israel and hosts a news channel in Tirgrinya for fellow Eritreans in Israel. You can follow his work on his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/fissehaye.teklit Producer: Shaina Shealy
On Atlas Peak there is one way in and one way out. When wildfire threatened their homes, the only escape route...was up.
Sukey Lewis is an investigative reporter for KQED public radio out of San Francisco. The Atlas Peak fire was just one of a series of catastrophic fires that broke out that night across northern California. 44 people in all died in those fires. Check out KQED's fire investigation.
Original Score: Davey Kim
Producer: Sukey Lewis
On the next all-NEW Snap..."Breakfast Of Champions." Stories of young people using every trick in their little arsenal to win praise and love, only to find themselves alone in the end.
On the next all-NEW Snap..."Breakfast Of Champions." Stories of young people using every trick in their little arsenal to win praise and love, only to find themselves alone in the end.
Terry Galloway is ten years old and absolutely in love with the idea of summer camp. The only problem is, her family can’t afford it. But after she fails a hearing test at school, Terry learns that she is deaf -- and also eligible to attend The Lions Camp for Crippled Children, a summer camp that is free to kids with disabilities. The summer of 1960, just got way more exciting.
Terry Galloway is a writer, director and performer for stage, radio, and film. For more about Terry’s childhood in Texas, check out her book Mean Little Deaf Queer.
Producer: Adizah Eghan
Original Score: Leon Morimoto
In 1958, Charles Li spent one of the strangest, most difficult years of his life in a Communist Chinese reform school.
Charles Li is a professor emeritus at the University of California, Santa Barbara. To read more of his story, check out his book, “The Bitter Sea: Coming of Age in a China before Mao.”
Producer: Liz Mak
Original Score: Leon Morimoto
A young man can’t shake his dead ringer resemblance to Rick Moranis for years until one night he’s able to use it for an adventure. This was recorded live at the monthly 'Tales of the Cosmos' show at the UC Beast in New York City's Lower East Side. It is the first Saturday of the month at 7pm.
Hear more stories by Adam Wade.
Producer: Jamie DeWolf
Snap proudly presents "The Trouble With Shannon Cason." KC Wilbourn was a rising star in education, turning around some of Detroit’s most troubled public schools. But in order to do that, she cut some legal corners that put her in prison. Do the ends justify the means?
Check out the new podcast "The Trouble with Shannon Cason" and connect on Twitter @TheTroublePod
Counted: An Oakland Story is a yearlong look at the people lost to Oakland’s violence. During 2017, a team of Snap Judgment producers, learned about Oakland’s homicide victims, their families and communities.
Visit oaklandstory.org for more interviews, photos, and illustrations.
CREDITS:
"Counted: An Oakland Story" was produced by Adizah Eghan, Anna Sussman, Shaina Shealy, Jonathan Jones, Pat Mesiti-Miller, Nancy Lopez, Jazmin Aguilera, Eliza Smith, and Pendarvis Harshaw.
Co-hosts of "Counted: An Oakland Story" are Adizah Eghan and Daryle Allums Senior Producer Adizah Eghan with Anna Sussman Original Concept by Jonathan Jones Original Score by Pat-Mesiti-Miller, Leon Morimoto, and Renzo Gorrio Photography by Cinque Mubarak Artwork by Abner Hauge, Teo Ducot, and Shaina Shealy Additional production by Teo Ducot and Liz Mak Special thanks to Fantastic Negrito who contributed music from the album “The Last Days of Oakland” Website by Teo Ducot, Jeremy Rue, and Shaina Shealy Executive Producers: Mark Ristich and Glynn Washington
The life and death of David Deporis excerpted from the full episode "Counted: An Oakland Story."
Check out more about David Deporis at https://www.davedeporis.com/
Learn more about the victims, their families,and the community of Oakland at OaklandStory.org
The life and death of Anibal Andres Ramirez excerpted from the full episode "Counted: An Oakland Story."
Learn more about the victims, their families,and the community of Oakland at OaklandStory.org
The life and death of Darnell Foster excerpted from the full episode "Counted: An Oakland Story."
Learn more about the victims, their families,and the community of Oakland at OaklandStory.org
The life and death of Jason Coleman excerpted from the full episode "Counted: An Oakland Story."
Learn more about the victims, their families,and the community of Oakland at OaklandStory.org
The life and death of Sultan Bey excerpted from the full episode "Counted: An Oakland Story."
Learn more about the victims, their families,and the community of Oakland at OaklandStory.org
Airlifted out of Baghdad into Israel, Avraham was about to get a new life in a new land…
Avraham’s story was included in a 12-part Hebrew webseries called Neviim: Operation Amram by Elad Ben Elul (@Eladbenelul) and Yossi Brauman. Read hundreds more testimonies like Avraham’s at Amram’s website . The Amram association has collected hundreds of saliva samples from people who connected to the kidnapping affair and can be contacted at amram.dna at gmail.com.
Producer: Shaina Shealy
Vocal Translator: Noam Eshel
Written Translation: Tal Janner-Klausner and Shira Rubin
Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
In 1989, an enormous earthquake struck the Bay Area. One of Oakland’s major arteries, the Cypress Freeway, collapsed. And one man named Raven, a local Oaklander, left his home, and dove into the wreckage to save lives.
This story comes from Liam O'Donoghue, host and producer of the podcast East Bay Yesterday. https://eastbayyesterday.com/
Producer: Liam O'Donoghue and Eliza Smith
Original Score: Davey Kim
How far would you go to find the perfect cup of coffee? The story of how Mokhtar Akhanshali braved a civil war to bring Yemeni coffee to the world, based on the new non-fiction book by Dave Eggers, The Monk of Mokha.
Dave Egger’s biography of Mokhtar, The Monk of Mokha, is available wherever books are sold. And be sure to check out the book’s instagram at @themonkofmokha. (https://www.amazon.com/Monk-Mokha-Dave-Eggers/dp/1101947314/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1518119122&sr=8-1&keywords=the+monk+of+mokha)
Ear Hustle brings you stories of life inside prison, shared and produced by those living it. The podcast is a partnership between Earlonne Woods and Antwan Williams, currently incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison, and Nigel Poor, a Bay Area artist.
The team works in San Quentin’s media lab to produce stories that are sometimes difficult, often funny, and always honest, offering a nuanced view of people living within the American prison system.
Find out more about Ear Hustle and subscribe to the podcast on their website www.EarHustleSQ.com
Three San Francisco high school seniors try to make sense adulthood. We spend a year with them as they fight for their futures, in a rapidly changing city.
Producer: Adizah Eghan, Liz Mak, Eliza Smith, Anna Sussman and Mark Ristich.
Original Score: Pat Mesiti-Miller and Renzo Gorrio
What happens when boy meets girl and… fungus? This is a story about love and spores, from one of our favorite podcasts, Love Me. You can find more episodes of Love Me at cbc.ca/loveme, or whenever you listen to podcasts. Be sure to check out producer Jonathan Zenti’s podcast, Meat. Producer: Mira Burt-Wintonick, Cristal Duhaime, and Jonathan Zenti
What if you were born to twerk it, but you didn't know how to work it? Estee Rose grew up in a tight-knit Ultra-Orthodox neighborhood in Brooklyn. Find out how she reclaims her faith after she loses it in a tumultuous series of events. To channel Estee’s tunes, check out producer Shaina Shealy’s Spotify playlist, “Zumba Estee”. Additional thanks to the Jerusalem International YMCA, the Dorot Foundation, and Natalie Ben Ami.
Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
Producer: Shaina Shealy
Actress Diona Reasonover was on the brink of her big break. But she never expected it to happen while she was on her vacation.
Diona Reasonover is an actress who lives in LA, you can check out her writing on “I Love You America” with Sarah Silverman on Hulu.
Producer: Adizah Eghan
Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
There are big stories with weight, little stories with heart, and then the stories that are just STOOPID.
Date With The Devil
When he was younger, Greg Stone was always a good boyfriend. Or, he tried to be.
Producer: Liz Mak Original Score: Leon Morimoto
You can feel when Christmas starts sweeping New York. The tree goes up in Rockefeller plaza, snow piles on lampposts. For Dylan and Jim, the mailbox at their apartment on 22nd Street starts to fill up with letters to Santa.
Thanks so much to the New York Times and Sarah Klein for making this gorgeous mini documentary about Dylan and Jim. It’s a must-watch. If you’re in New York, help Dylan and Jim out by visiting their Facebook page, but they ask that you also participate in Operation Santa. Operation Santa fulfills letters to Santa from children across the nation. You can get your own letter to fulfill at your local post office.
Producer: Stephanie Foo
It ain’t good ‘til yer hungry.” Snap Judgment host Glynn Washington brings us face to face with the world’s most satisfying buffet.
Story by Glynn Washington Produced by Stephanie Foo
Long before Snap’s own Jazmin Aguilera was a producer, she sang with Music Makers, an impressively well-produced child’s Christian choir. But there was just one problem: The director Janet.
Producer: Jazmin Aguilera
The Snap Judgment Holiday Special features Glynn in feast mode, two good Santas in "Miracle on 22nd Street," a misguided angel in "Preaching to the Choir," and Snap story makers as they look back on their favorite stories of 2017.
Let Moss Hills take you on sea cruise …
To learn more about the sinking of the Oceanos, be sure to check out: www.oceanossinking.com/
And you like that, you definitely won’t want to miss the video of the ship’s final moments:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfIZ6rcySuY
Producer: Joe Rosenberg
Sound Design: Renzo Gorrio
In 1962, in a very small, very white suburb of Chicago, a young couple set out to adopt a baby girl.
This story was produced in collaboration with The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/07/us/the-adopted-black-baby-and-the-white-one-who-replaced-her.html
Producers: Amy Roost and Anna Sussman Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
James Vlahos wanted to keep his dad around for as long as possible, so he saved the best part about him in the best way he knew how.
Vlahos is also working on a book, Talk To Me, about the quest to create conversation-making A.I.s. Check out his article about dadbot in Wired Magazine.
Follow James on Twitter @jamesvlahos
Producer: Jazmin Aguilera Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
This season Snap Judgment gives our thanks by sharing some of our best stories of courage and gratitude.
What do you do when a life-threatening disease makes it too dangerous to save the person closest to you?
Dr. Phillip Ireland was a physician at JFK Hospital in Liberia during the virulent outbreak of Ebola in 2014 when families were torn apart by the runaway virus.
Producer: Jake Halpern
Original Score: Renzo Gorrio Special thanks to Yale NGN. Additonal assistance: Mark Ristich, Anna Sussman, Adizah Eghan and Eliza Smith
For more on the work of producer Jake Halpern go to www.jakehalpern.com/
When Ray Christian was a young boy, he longed to hear the voice of God.
Check out his podcast here.
Producer: Davey Kim
Sound Design: Renzo Gorrio
Lynn Schooler grew up in Alaska hearing rumor after rumor about the elusive blue bear. He never gave it much thought until a friend convinced him they go out searching for one. What Lynn ended up finding was, of course, something much different.
For more on Lynn Schooler’s work check out this website and his Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/lynn.schooler?ref=tn_tnmn
Producer: Nancy Lopez Sound Design: Renzo Gorrio and Davey Kim
Two women, a tiny boat, the wide open ocean...and kismet.
Elena has written a book about their adventure, called Talking to the Moon. You can read the story on the couple’s website, http://www.cadenza.ca/index.php/en/talking-to-the-moon-en/
You can learn more about Elena and Meg’s journey at their other website, anticruise.online.
Producer: Liz Mak
Original Score: Leon Morimoto
Tameer is part of an ethnic minority in northern Israel called Druze. When he is struck on the head as a young boy he inherits an entire new lifetime of memories.
Original Score: Renzo Gorrio Producer: Shaina Shealy
On the next all-NEW Snap..."Spooked VIII: The Vanishing." You get a feeling, a tingle in your spine, you turn to look...and yet there's nothing there.
When the voice says "Stop" you stay perfectly still. And when the voice says "Run!" you had better run.
Producer: Eliza Smith
Valerie is lost in a snowstorm in rural Montana. She thinks she might not be able to get out, when she sees two headlights coming to her through the storm. Help is on the way - she hopes. Valerie’s story comes to us from the book Trucker Ghost Stories, edited by Annie Wilder.
Producer: Eliza Smith
When darkness looms and all that is left is the great unknown, where can you turn to see the light?
On the next all-NEW Snap, Katie Leavitt tells her story "Confessions of a Baby Snatcher." Also featuring comedians Ayanna Dookie and Seaton Smith in "Get The Hook Up!"
Sometimes, you know your big shot when you see it.
Ayanna Dookie and Seaton Smith are both comedians living in New York.
Producer: Liz Mak
Original Score and Sound Design: Renzo Gorrio
The ‘work’ of social work is a lot more complicated than Katie Leavitt first thought. Luckily, a little voice helps to guide her.
Producer: Anna Sussman
Original Score and Sound Design: Leon Morimoto
On the next all-NEW Snap..."Incident at Poison Spider Mesa." The story of two men who come face to face one night in the canyon lands of southern Utah.
Brody Young is a Utah State Park Ranger and motivational speaker, helping other people figure out how to survive the unsurvivable. To find out more about his story, be sure to check out his website, rangerbrodyyoung.com.
Producer: Joe Rosenberg
Original Score and Sound Design: Leon Morimoto
Attempting to dig the family well in rural Michigan, Glynn's family comes up dry – until Daddy cuts a deal with the Devil.
Original Score: Pat Mesiti-Miller
When Christina McKenna’s cruel aunt comes back from the grave to make amends--she’s not sure if she can forgive. Read more about Christina’s childhood in Ireland in her book, My Mother Wore A Yellow Dress.
Producer: Anna Sussman Original Score: Leon Morimoto
On the next all-NEW Snap Judgment ..."The Bear, The Goose and The Whale (Part 2)." Amazing stories from the animal kingdom.
On the next all-NEW Snap Judgment..."The Bear, The Goose and The Whale (Part 2)" Amazing stories from the animal kingdom.
On the next all-NEW Snap Judgment..."The Bear, The Goose and The Whale (Part 2)" Amazing stories from the animal kingdom.
Luna The Whale
In 2004, a lost baby orca named Luna swam towards the west coast of Vancouver island and tried to befriend humans. But nobody knew how to respond to this wild once-in-a-lifetime encounter. Then the First Nations and the Department of Oceans and Fisheries got involved.
To learn more about Luna's story, be sure to check out Michael Parfit and Suzanne Chrisholm's documentary -- Saving Luna http://www.savingluna.com/
Producer and Sound Designer: Davey Kim
Have you ever happily wandered the woods? Not a care in the world. Then right after sunset felt a hot, oily breath breathing down your shoulder? Snap Judgment proudly presents "Campfire Tales Primal."
After arriving home from work, Douglas Leach saw a Polaroid lying on his front step.
He picked it up.
He shouldn't have . . .
We’ve invited back former Border Patrol Agent Rocky Elmore to tell us more scary stories about life on the border.
Rocky’s previous story with Snap Judgment was The Phantom Border Patrol Agent.
For more stories of natural and supernatural happenings on the border, be sure to check out Rocky’s book, Out On Foot: Nightly Patrols and Ghostly Tales of A U.S. Border Patrol Agent and his website, RockyElmore.com
Trekking in Indonesia, Ian and Stuart wander off the beaten path. There, a broken man tells them he knows the way to magic . . .
Detective Bob Snow never could have imagined that the toughest case of his entire career, would be an investigation into his own past....life. Check out Bob Snow’s books here: http://www.amazon.com/Robert-L.-Snow/e/B001IXU3JG
Producer: Liz Mak
Anthony Robles was born with one leg, but that didn’t stop him from joining the wrestling team...
If you want to learn more about Anthony’s story and his career as a motivational speaker, check out his website and be sure to read his memoir, Unstoppable: From Underdog to Undefeated. A film adaptation is going into production in 2018.
https://www.amazon.com/Unstoppable-Underdog-Undefeated-Became-Champion/dp/1592408044/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502769696&sr=8-1&keywords=unstoppable+from+underdog
Producer: Joe Rosenberg Sound Design: Renzo Gorrio
On the next Snap Judgment,"On The Mat." Amazing people wrestling with tough opponents and big decisions. Featuring Anthony Robles, the grappler that could take you down with one leg, and the Von Erich wrestling family whose glitz and fame was riddled with pain and sacrifice.
On the next all-NEW Snap..."Transcendent." Amazing stories from people pushing the limits of their own mortality. Featuring the story of a skeptical journalist turned mountain climber.
Glynn remembers the fond memories of a childhood friend, Rocky.
Producer: Pat Mesiti Miller
Scott Carney was young and looking for answers. That’s when he met Emily...
Read more about Scott’s adventures with Wim Hof and ascent up Mt. Kilimanjaro in his book, “What Doesn't Kill Us.” Check out that book, and others on his website. http://www.scottcarney.com/
Producer: Adizah Eghan
Original Score and Sound Design: David Last
At the Cadillac Hotel, an SRO in San Francisco’s Tenderloin District, a resident has gone missing. Her long time lover and best friend won’t rest until she is found.
Producer: Parker Yesko with production assistance from Anna Sussman Sound Design: Renzo Gorrio
On the next all-NEW Snap..."Bad Medicine." You take the pills, you exercise regularly, and yet, still something or perhaps someone is wrong..
Glynn's mother has one remedy for any illness: sleep and water. When it gets more serious, she brings in the highest authority.
When Greg Stone’s comedy career wasn’t working out, his mom told him to get a job working with her in the ER.
Greg Stone is a comedian living in New York. You can find more details about his work at www.gregfstone.com
Producer: Liz Mak
Original Score and Sound Design: Leon Morimoto
When morale was low among the paratroopers in his company, Sergeant Ray Christian takes them on a trip.
Check out Ray’s podcast (http://whatsraysaying.libsyn.com)and follow Ray on Twitter @WhatsRaySaying . . .
Producer: Adizah Eghan Original Score and Sound Design: Leon Morimoto
Rosemary had one goal in life: to get to the Celestial Kingdom.
Learn more about the Williams family here: http://www.bradyandwives.com/our-blog
This story comes to us from Tyler Measom, a filmmaker based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Check out his documentaries Sons of Perdition and An Honest Liar.
https://www.amazon.com/Sons-Perdition-Joe-Broadbent/dp/B01DFQAP9G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497635273&sr=8-1&keywords=sons+of+perdition
http://www.anhonestliar.com/
Producer: Tyler Measom & Adizah Eghan
Original Score and Sound Design: Renzo Gorrio
On the next all-NEW Snap..."True Believer." When all hope is lost, the only people left are the true believers.
Long before Snap’s own Jazmin Aguilera was a producer, she sang with Music Makers, an impressively well-produced children’s Christian choir. But there was just one problem: The director Janet.
Producer: Jazmin Aguilera Original Score and Sound Design: Leon Morimoto
On the next all-NEW Snap Judgment, one family, one story, three acts. The amazing Fecile family invites us behind closed doors to witness the hardest choice they ever had to make. A special stunning collaboration with Love and Radio... “Blink Once For Yes."
This story comes to us from Nick van DerKolk's podcast Love and Radio.
Produced by John Fecile, Steven Jackson and Lizzie Schiffman Tufano
Additional recording by Patrick Tufano
Original Music by Pat Mesiti-Miller and Curtis Heath
Recorded Music permission given by Daniel Lanois and Rocco DeLucca To hear the original full length version of this story go to Loveandradio.org.
Learn more about The Brain Injury Association of America and the work the Fecile family has done with them.
When Yehiya gets thrown in jail for arming the Palestinian resistance, he and his wife, Sameera, have to find a way to keep their family growing. This story comes to us from Shaina Shealy, an American radio producer working out of Jerusalem. You can find her on Twitter @shainashealy. Eliza Smith provided editorial assistance for this piece. Original score and sound design were composed by Leon Morimoto. Producer: Shaina Shealy Original Score and Sound Design: Leon Morimoto
On the next all-NEW Snap..."By The Book." What if you do everything just right to the letter but you discover the exact way they asked you to do it ...is wrong?
Those "How To Hypnotize" books? Some of them actually work. But be careful how (and who) you place under a trance. Host Glynn Washington tells the story.
In 2012, Kari Brandenburg became the longest serving district attorney in Bernalillo County, where Albuquerque sits. But at the start of her fourth term in office something big started to take hold of the county. Police shootings were at an all time high and everyone was looking to Kari’s office for answers.
Story Update: Earlier this year, the new district attorney of Bernalillo County decided not to retry the two officers who shot James Boyd. One of those officers is trying to get his job back with the Albuquerque Police Department. Meanwhile, the number of police shootings have dropped, with only 7 in 2016. For more on what’s gone down in Albuquerque, here’s a link to some of Jeff Proctor’s reporting for the Albuquerque Journal. https://www.abqjournal.com/community-data/apd-under-fire
Producer: Nancy Lopez
How do you rebuild your past -- when you’re starting from Zero?
Mike Siv recently completed his first feature documentary film, “Daze of Justice,” slated to air on PBS later this year. (http://www.dazeofjustice.com/) Mike is also working on a graphic novel about his experiences as a refugee growing up in America.
The footage in this piece came from Spencer Nakasako’s documentary starring Mike Siv, “Refugee”.http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/refugee/film.html
For more details about Mike and Spencer’s work, visit snapjudgment.org
Producer: Liz Mak
On the next all-NEW Snap…”Tricknology.” When you’re struggling and living in the margins, the powers that be want to keep you…exactly where you are.
When the owner of the bar asks comedian Joe Klocek NOT to make fun of his confederate flag….
Performed live at The Power Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan In partnership with Michigan Radio and The Ann Arbor Summer Festival
Original Music by Alex Mandel Music Performed by Alex Mandel and the Snap Judgment Players (Tim Frick and David Brandt) Re-recording Mixer: Pat Mesiti Miller
Produced by Glynn Washington, Mark Ristich, Jeanette Aguilar and Jamie DeWolf
Glynn has given his fair share of earnings back to the church. It’s time to get something in return.
Producer: Pat Mesiti Miller
How did a kid from Harlem become the biggest heroin dealer in upstate New York, almost overnight? And what would it take for him to turn his back on a mountain of cash?
L. Abdul-Kenyatta has performed as a workshop facilitator and motivational speaker. He is a poet, storyteller, jazz and blues vocalist and a novelist. He was an actor with the San Francisco Neighborhood Arts Children’s Theater for five years. San Francisco State University, Black Studies Department - (Associate Professor) Lectured on African and African-American History and Literature. His novel FIVE THOUSAND URGENTLY POINTLESS DISTRACTIONS was published in 2000. He is the 2005 Berkeley Poetry Festival Slam Poetry Champion. He was a member of the Oakland 2004 National Slam Team and the 2006 San Francisco Slam Master, the 2007 Marin County Fair Slam Poetry Champion and a member of the 2007 San Francisco National Slam Team. He appeared in the Jamie De Wolfe film "SMOKED".
Producer and Sound Design: Anna Sussman and Renzo Gorrio
Although most musicians spend decades honing their craft, musical genius Derek Amato never had to practice a day in his life. One day, he just sat down at the piano and his fingers began to fly across the keys with ease. As an immediate musical genius, Derek is one of the few people on Earth diagnosed with Acquired Musical Savant Syndrome. Derek takes us into the inner workings of his amazing gift.
Producer: Anna Sussman and Pat Mesiti-Miller
Original Score and Sound Design: Pat Mesiti-Miller
A tiny, pirate radio station broadcasts to the thousands of families trapped in ISIS controlled Mosul. When listeners start calling in, something remarkable happens.
Producer: Anna Sussman
Original Score and Sound Design: Leon Morimoto and Pat Mesiti-Miller
You will never know your true power until you know your radio voice. Snap Judgment proudly presents "Hey, DJ!" Featuring the amazing story of Radio Mosul.
Back when Urkel and Beanie Babies ruled the world, Snap Judgment producer Davey Kim was trying to keep his ‘frenemyship’ with his neighbor afloat.
For more of Davey’s radio stories, check out his website -- daveykim.com
Producer and Sound Design: Davey Kim
Glynn tries to front as an angsty mixtape master, and it's got him all mixed up.
Producer: Pat Mesiti Miller
On the next all-NEW Snap ..."Legacy." You get up every morning and go through the motions, but do you ever stop to wonder what you're leaving behind?
When a brilliant inventor was robbed of his life’s work, his son did the the only reasonable thing: he became a robber.
Walter is currently producing a film called The Unknowns: Talent is Colorblind. The film tells the incredible true story of “The Highway,” a group of self-taught African-American painters living in the Jim Crow South who -- when no one was looking -- invented a whole new style of art. You can learn more about the film -- and about the Highwaymen -- by visiting its website. http://www.theunknownsmovietalentiscolorblind.com/
To learn more about the life of Walter Shaw Sr. and his inventions, be sure to check out Walter Jr.’s memoir, License To Steal, and the documentary Genius On Hold.
Producer: Joe Rosenberg
Sound Design and Score: Leon Morimoto
How far will you go to fulfill your grandma’s dying (and very illegal) wish?
To learn more about Wen Huang’s family story, be sure to check out his book The Little Red Guard: A Family Memoir.
Producer: Davey Kim
Sound Designer: Davey Kim
On the next Snap..."The Klan." The word instills fear in many, fascination in some, and allegiance in others, and on the next Snap Judgment we're going face to face.
A New York Rabbi has his faith tested when he takes a job in Nebraska.
Producer: Anna Sussman, Rita Daniels, Renzo Gorrio
Storyteller and artist Christy Chan is an American-born Chinese woman. She was confident in her identity until her family moved to a new town and she began getting letters from a mysterious, (possibly magical) stranger.
Christy's working on a short film about her experience--check out the trailer here.
Producers: Stephanie Foo and Renzo Gorrio
Daryl Davis is a boogie woogie pianist who’s played with Bill Clinton, Bruce Hornsby, and Chuck Berry. But we wanted to talk to him about another group of his friends.
Daryl Davis wrote a book about his experiences with the Klan in a book called “Klan-Destine Relationships.”
Check out a follow up to this story on Love And Radio.
Producer: Nick van der Kolk, with Renzo Gorrio
On the next Snap..."Boxed In." When you feel the walls coming closer and closer, where do you go? Where do you hide?
Paul Valdez loved making dresses with his grandmother at her bridal shop in Santa Fe, but one particular dress he didn’t want to make…
Check out Paul in his upcoming competition in the International Gay Rodeo this August and check him out at JewelBox Cabaret in Santa Fe. Add him on Facebook.
Producer: Jazmin Aguilera
Sound Design: Renzo Gorrio
Ever wanted to get some place real bad but didn’t have the funds? Ever try to think up crazy ways to get to your destination, without having to pay? You’re gonna want to listen to this story. Brian Robson pulled off an airmail stunt that most of could only dream about.
Keep an eye out for a film about Brian’s story coming next year from Bird Flight films. Also, Brian is looking for someone to write a book about his story.
Producer: Anna Sussman
Sound Design: Renzo Gorrio
Death, Sex, and Money, is one of our favorite podcasts over at WNYC, and we’re featuring a special story from their archives.
Emma's a single mom and supports her family with the income she makes from sex work. The money's good. But she struggles with the secrecy, and the shame.
Please note that this story does have some explicit content, so it’s probably not a great idea for kids to listen.
Producer: Anna Sale
On the next Snap Special..."Bad Magic." It's intriguing, tempting, and dangerous, but somehow you can't resist... Support Snap Judgment storytelling at SnapJudgment.org.
What happens when one song changes the course of your life?
Producer: Jonathan Groubert with help from Mignon van Weeren
Sound Design: Pat Mesiti-Miller
This piece comes to Snap via the amazing podcast "The State We're In." (Listen to the second movement from the Angeli Symphony. )
The True Story of a False Prophet.
Vikram Gandhi grew weary of fake religious gurus. So he became one. He named his guru-self "Kumare."
Producers: Glynn Washington and Nick van der Kolk, with Anna Sussman
To see the film upon which this piece is based, go to KumareMovie.com
Glynn's grandmother's medicine has certain magical properties.
Producer : Pat Mesiti Miller
In Belgrade, Jonathan discovers that you can remove a man from a country, but you can never remove the country from the man.
Jonathan Groubert hosts the wonderful storytelling program, "The State We're In", from Radio Netherlands Worldwide. The show plays around the globe these days, but if you can't find it, check them out at TSWI.org.
Producers: Anna Sussman, Mark Ristich
On the next Snap Special..."Aces Wild". We throw down a four of a kind in front of a full house...LIVE!
On the next Snap Special..."Aces Wild". We throw down a four of a kind in front of a full house...LIVE!
When Josh Healey learns some unexpected news from his girlfriend, his first thought...is of Grandma Barbara and Grandma Henrietta.
Performed Live by Josh Healey at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Music written by Alex Mandel and performed by the Snap Players Alex Mandel, Tim Frick and David Brandt
Glynn's father has a strict rule for Friday nights...the Second Coming.
Performed live by Glynn Washington at the Brooklyn Academy of Music
Music written by Alex Mandel and performed live by Alex Mandel, Tim Frick, and David Brandt
A story dedicated to the little girl in the hallway. See Jamie DeWolf's astonishing performance here.
Performed at Snap Judgment Live! in San Francisco's Nourse Theater. Original score composed by Alex Mandel, and performed by Alex and the Snap Judgment Playaz (Tim Frick & David Brandt.)
Recorded and mixed by Pat Mesiti-Miller
On the next all-NEW Snap..."Born Identity." There is the person you were born to be, and then there is the person you're creating. But what happens when both sides battle it out?
Glynn makes a deal with his brother to get out of his biblical duties.
Producer: Pat Mesiti Miller
What's in a name?
Special thanks to Brando Skyhorse. Check out Brando's memoir, "Take this Man", and his award winning novel, "The Madonnas of Echo Park."
To learn more about Brando's work, go to www.brandoskyhorse.com .
A very big thanks to Curt Wells and Bennington College.
Producer: Liz Mak Original Score and Sound Design: Leon Morimoto
Glynn finds a cheap place to spend the summer . . . at a halfway house.
Original Music by Alex Mandel performed by Alex Mandel and the Snap Players (David Brand and Tim Frick.) Presented by KPCC.
On the next Snap..."Personal Jesus." Reach out and touch faith. Amazing stories of people searching for their own salvation.
There was a legend in central Maine, about a hermit who had lived in the woods, unseen, for 30 years. Then, in 2013, the police arrested a man named Christopher Knight.
To learn more about Chris Knight’s story, be sure to check out journalist’s Mike Finkel’s book, The Stranger In The Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit. http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/251786/the-stranger-in-the-woods-by-michael-finkel/9781101875681/
Check out The North Pond Hermit Song by Stan Keach: https://www.facebook.com/stankeachsongs/
Producer: Joe Rosenberg
Original Score: Renzo Gorrio and Andrew Vickers
This was included in the Seattle production of Power: From the Mouths of the Occupied, which features stories from Black community members impacted by state violence as a means to heal. To learn more about Power From the Mouths of the Occupied, and the work of Patrisse Cullors check out her website. If you want to hear more from Luzviminda, check out her talk show.
https://www.mixcloud.com/LuluNationTalkShow/
Producer: Patrisse Cullors and C. Davida Ingram
On the next all-NEW Snap..."Notorious." More money, more problems, more stories than you know what to do with. Throw your hands in the air if you're a true player.
On his very first day of college, Joe swore he heard something that he couldn’t possibly have heard...
If you want to learn about more people named Hitler, check out director Matt Ogen’s fascinating documentary “Meet The Hitlers,” in which he interviews Hitlers from all over the world. It’s currently available on Showtime, iTunes, and Amazon. For more information on his upcoming projects, including documentary about a high school on the US-Mexico border and a new documentary series about fighting culture around the world, be sure to check out mattogens.com. You can also follow Matt on Twitter and Instagram.
Producer: Joe Rosenberg Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
Can one guy corner the market on payday loans?
Special thanks to Gary Rivlin, a reporting fellow with The Investigative Fund for bringing this story to Snap Judgment. For more info, check out Gary’s story in The Intercept. https://theintercept.com/2016/06/23/confessions-of-a-payday-lender-i-felt-like-a-modern-day-gangster/
Producer: Davey Kim
Original Score: Leon Morimoto
On the next all-NEW Snap..."One In A Million." There is lots of stuff that is never supposed to happen, but once in a while, something slips through the cracks.
When Katie Crouch learned there was another Katie Crouch who lived in the same city and apparently had the same professional interests as her she thought, huh, what else do we have in common? She would soon find out.
This story was done in collaboration with Ozy.com, the online magazine that published both Katies’ essays:
The Other Me http://www.ozy.com/true-story/the-other-me/33853
Doppelgangers Unite? http://www.ozy.com/true-story/doppelgngers-unite/67104
Katie Crouch continues to virtually cross paths with her name twin from her new city of Chicago, where she works for an educational publisher, raises a toddler on her own, and writes a blog. Check it out at www.thesolomamaproject.com.
Katie Crouch is a New York Times best selling novelist. Her books include Girls in Trucks and Abroad, among others. She is currently working on a thriller about doppelgängers. Not really.
Maybe.
Producer: Nancy López Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
What happens when you can’t escape your worst enemy?
A longer version of this story originally aired on the Outside Podcast, from Outside magazine. Their first season investigates the Science of Survival and is supported by PRX and the Alfred P Sloan Foundation.
To hear more episodes from the Outside podcast, find them on iTunes or visit their website at outsideonline.com/podcast.
Producer: Peter Frick-Wright and Robbie Carver
Production Assistance: Liz Mak
Original Score and Sound Design: Robbie Carver
On the next all-NEW Snap "Run For It." You can walk, amble, stride, but if you really want something...you better run.
Marah is the best racer on the Speed Sisters team--the first all-female racing collective in the Arab world. That is, until Betty joins the team.
This story is a collaboration with Amber Fares, director of the documentary Speed Sisters. Be sure to check this amazing film out--either at your local theater or on iTunes.
Our translators are:
Amber Fares, as Marah
Jazmin Aguilera, as Betty
Avery Trufelman, as Maysoon
Mark Ristich, as Marah’s dad
Pat Mesiti-Miller, as Khaled
Producer: Eliza Smith Sound Production: Leon Morimoto
What happens when you decide to keep a secret for a really long time...And then, you decide to tell.
To learn more about Katherine’s experience, check out her book Doing Time: Papers from Framingham Prison
Producer: Adizah Eghan Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
Joe Blair is a pipe fitter in Iowa who writes in his spare time. He is the father of four, including one autistic son—Michael--who has been both a source of joy and a source of stress.
This story was brought to us by Modern Love: the Podcast, a collaboration between The New York Times and WBUR Boston. It takes essays from the paper’s popular Sunday column and matches them with top talent from the stage and screen. Mykelti Williamson, who played "Bubba" in Forrest Gump and most recently Gabriel in the Oscar-nominated film "Fences" reads Joe Blair's essay "For The Boy Who Makes Waves."
For more incredible stories of modern Love, go visit the Modern Love website and subscribe to their podcast.
Then check out Joe Blair’s memoir, By The Iowa Sea, about the joys and sorrows of life on the great plains.
And don’t forget to go see Mykelti Williamson in Fences, directed by Denzel Washington. It’s in theaters now.
Original Score: Pat Mesiti-Miller
What's it like to be pulling the levers, twisting the plot, and making the tough cuts inside the Snap story factory? Snap presents "The Specialist," a podcast about work we don't think about and the people who do it.
Hosted by Casey Miner, a project of KALW public radio in San Francisco.
A SPECIALETTE from "The Specialist"— Glynn Washington, host and creator of WNYC's Snap Judgment, on a job that was doomed from the start.
"The Specialist" is pulling back the curtain to reveal the "story sherpa" behind the podcast and radio show Snap Judgment.
http://www.specialistpodcast.com/
Snap favorite Shannon Cason shares a few excerpts of his life of struggle and perseverance.
Check out Shannon's podcast Homemade Stories on iTunes and Stitcher.
Produced and performed by Shannon Cason.
A blind man gets a Seeing Eye App.
Written by Louis Kornfeld with help from Diana McCorry Produced by Jonathan Mitchell
On the next all-NEW Snap..."Mirrors." You can run and hide from just about everyone, except yourself.
Glynn has a fantastic job in Japan, problem is...it doesn't go anywhere.
Producer: Mark Ristich
What do you do when a life-threatening disease makes it too dangerous to save the person closest to you?
Dr. Phillip Ireland was a physician at JFK Hospital in Liberia during the virulent outbreak of Ebola in 2014 when families were torn apart by the runaway virus.
Producer: Jake Halpern
Original Score: Renzo Gorrio Special thanks to Yale NGN. Additonal assistance: Mark Ristich, Anna Sussman, Adizah Eghan and Eliza Smith
For more on the work of producer Jake Halpern go to http://www.jakehalpern.com/
On the next all-NEW Snap..."Backstory." Before you can begin to understand the story, you gotta hear the backstory.
During Apartheid-era South Africa, Olivia, a government spy, finds herself on the wrong side of history.
You can find Olivia’s book, Agent 407, https://www.amazon.com/Agent-407-African-Breaks-Silence-ebook/dp/B012LMR66K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481764456&sr=8-1&keywords=agent+407
Producer: Eliza Smith
Sound Production: Renzo Gorrio
Glynn meets his girlfriend's mother for the first time, and things don't go as planned.
Producer: Pat Mesiti Miller
What if you staged a dramatic rescue? Sometimes a dog is more than a dog.
Producer : Whit Missildine
Adapted from the podcast "This is Actually Happening"
Sound Design: Leon Morimoto
Production Assistance: Nancy Lopez
When Snap producer Ana Adlerstein met Sha Kimono on the A-Train, she invited Sha back to her apartment to tell her story.
Producer: Ana Adlerstein and Joe Rosenberg
Snap presents a special audio fiction episode featuring Jonathan Mitchell's "The Truth."
Can You Help Me Find My Mom?
A girl is lost and can't find her mom. Why won't anyone help her?
Written by Diana McCorry Produced by Jonathan Mitchell
more @ thetruthpodcast.com/story/2015/4/8/can-you-help-me-find-my-mom
VISIBLE
A blind man gets a Seeing Eye App.
Written by Louis Kornfeld with help from Diana McCorry Produced by Jonathan Mitchell
more @ thetruthpodcast.com/story/2016/2/12/visible-drive-straight-ahead
The Truth is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX, a curated network of extraordinary, cutting-edge shows. Learn more at radiotopia.fm.
In this one-hour special, "Homemade Stories: The Struggle is Real," award-winning storyteller Shannon Cason takes us on a journey that finds hope in struggle. From navigating Detroit’s overwhelmed criminal justice system, to searching for work and finding closed doors, to being a father after failing in marriage, to finding anchors in a sea of uncertainty, Shannon's stories are heartfelt, heartbreaking and hilarious all at once.
When Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter was mistakenly arrested at the airport, he learned that his fame could only get him so far.
Performed Live by Tariq Trotter at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Music written by Alex Mandel and performed by the Snap Players Alex Mandel, Tim Frick and David Brandt
A young anthropologist working in the Amazon jungle has no idea what he’s in for, nor the impact it will have on his family for generations.
Find out about the work David Good is doing at https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Good-Project/375077895861211
Producer: Anna Sussman with assistance from Beth Morgan Sound Design: Renzo Gorrio
Go, go, go. Push, push, push. Things to do. That's all well and good, but every once in a while it's time to kick back and look at what you already did. The Snap Judgment 2016 Lookback Special.
You wanna look good in front of your heroes, right? Glynn gets his moment to shine in front of Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter, and he gets a little too much shine.
Audio editing is a cruel sport. The Snap producers present their "little darlings" that they love, but never got to see the light of day.
Featuring: Pat Mesiti-Miller, Liz Mak, Eliza Smith, Nancy Lopez
Produced by: Davey Kim
What happens when history calls on you to step up? We go to Standing Rock to find out.
Lance King is an Oglala Lakota Headsman from Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. For more information on his grandfather, Matthew H. King, check out “Noble Red Man: Lakota Wisdomkeeper Matthew King.”
Producer: Liz Mak Score and Sound Design: Leon Morimoto
For 10-year-old Greg Williams, life was good...until the day his mom left.
To learn more about Greg’s story, check out his book Life on the Color Line.
Producer: Adizah Eghan Score and Sound Design: Pat Mesiti-Miller
In 1979, a four-seater cessna carrying Norman Ollestad, his dad and his dad’s girlfriend violently crashed onto the top of an ~8,000-foot mountain. He was just 11 years old.
To learn more about Norman’s story, check out his book -- Crazy for the Storm. Be sure to also check out his latest thriller, French Girl With Mother.
Producer and Original Score: Davey Kim
As a country boy, Glynn puts his family pride on the line when his neighbor challenges him to the ultimate test of manhood.
It's an all-new Snap…"Mettle." Luck is nice, good fortune fantastic, but sometimes you have to show what you are made of.
Bells Atlas, the sultry, soulful, funky Oakland band performing with Snap Live! has put together a mixtape that we know you are gonna dig. It's an early gift for you, from Snap.
On the next Snap Judgment, "Gratitude 2016." Even after the rain, there are still rainbows.
It’s days before the big dance at Camp Discovery...and there’s a problem, a few problems. And the kids at this camp are more used to problems than your average camper.
Camp Discovery is sponsored by the American Academy of Dermatology. It's free. It's a lot of fun. And you can learn more about it by going to www.aad.org and searching for "Camp Discovery."
Producer: Sarah Harris, edited by Anna Sussman
When she was a teenager, Beverly’s dad never approved of anyone she dated. Then she met Dwayne…
To learn more about Beverly, you can check out her website: www.beverlygooden.com
Producer: Joe Rosenberg
Megan had just welcomed her son into the world. She was supposed to be happy, right? Overjoyed, right? But Megan felt… empty.
"Channel B" was first written and performed for the 2nd Story storytelling series. It was first published at The Rumpus and later included in The Best American Essays 2013. You can also find it in Stielstra's recent essay collection, Once I Was Cool. For all things Megan Stielstra, visit http://www.meganstielstra.com/
Producer: Eliza Smith
On an all-NEW Snap, "Inside Scoop." The secret handshake, the hidden password, the private deals -- can be elusive. But Snap Judgment lets YOU in the inner circle.
After a whirlwind romance, Brian and Vanessa get married and move to Kinshasa. Everything is going well until she shows up.
Thanks to Vanessa Woods for sharing her story. Love Rival was produced by Mira Burt-Wintonick and Cristal Duhaime with Jodie Taylor You can hear more at cbc.ca/loveme or subscribe on iTunes. Click here to listen to more of Jodie's work.
Producer: Mira Burt-Wintonick and Cristal Duhaime with Jodie Taylor
What if one day you found out you look like one of the most famous people in the country -- who everybody hates?
Lynn Harris is an author, commentator, award-winning journalist and mostly-retired comedian. She has a new business, teaching comedy to teenage girls. You can find her performing on stage as Tonya Harding here.
Lynn Harris: www.lynnharris.net Gold: Comedy For Girls: http://goldcomedyforgirls.com/ The Musical Enquirer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gnpqog3hbNE
Producer : Liz Mak Original Score and Sound Design: Leon Morimoto
On the next all-NEW Snap..."Rivals." It's always that person you can't stand who pushes you to be better.
Glynn comes face to face with his nemesis in the least likely of places... a playground.
In 2009, Jane Gillooly came across an item on Ebay that piqued her imagination. The picture was of a suitcase filled with old audiotapes. The listing’s title was “Suitcase of Love and Shame.”
You can purchase Jane’s feature-length documentary film, Suitcase of Love and Shame, on iTunes and learn more about it at Cinemaguild.
Jane Gillooly: http://www.janegillooly.com/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/suitcase-of-love-and-shame/id848729946 Cinemaguild: http://store.cinemaguild.com/nontheatrical/product/2471.html
Producer: Joe Rosenberg Original Score and Sound Design: Leon Morimoto