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Snap Judgment mixes real stories with killer beats to produce cinematic, dramatic radio. Snap’s raw, musical brand of storytelling dares listeners to see the world through the eyes of another. It's storytelling... with a BEAT.

Snap Judgment mixes real stories with killer beats to produce cinematic, dramatic radio. Snap’s raw, musical brand of storytelling dares listeners to see the world through the eyes of another. It's storytelling... with a BEAT.

 

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#445

The Don't Look Back! Special - Snap Classic

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 from the land of the unexplained from our evil-twin podcast, [Spooked] (https://spookedpodcast.org/) . Spooked, features supernatural stories told by people that can barely believe it happened themselves. Want more Spooked? Episodes drop weekly -- listen on any podcast platform!  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” ] (https://www.amazon.com/Trucker-Ghost-Stories-Highways-Encounters/dp/0765330350) edited by Annie Wilder. Produced by Eliza Smith, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot. Snap Classic - Season 15 – Episode 57 ... Read more

26 Dec 2024

45 MINS

45:26

26 Dec 2024

#444

The Belgian Beaver Bandit

Sacré bleu! The damn beavers are on the loose! Belgium authorities are hot on the tail of Oliver Rubbers. A renegade with a wild mission... bring the beaver back.  Thank you, Olivier Rubbers, for sharing your story with us! Olivier now lives with his wife and kids in Belgium and is still engaging in nature advocacy work.   Produced by David Exumé, original score by Renzo Gorrio, special thanks to Isobel Cockerell, artwork by Teo Ducot. Season 15 - Episode 56 ... Read more

19 Dec 2024

33 MINS

33:19

19 Dec 2024

#443

The Home Alone Curse

The "Home Alone" Curse is all too real. The big-budget movie is in peril, and only one actor can save it. Not Macaulay Culkin. Not Joe Pesci. It's the goofball cop, Larry Hankin, with one iconic glazed donut. This story contains strong language, sensitive listeners please be advised. Thank you, Larry Hankin, for sharing your story! From Escape to Alcatraz to Friends to Seinfeld and Breaking Bad, Larry has left an indelible mark on your TV screens over the last five decades. Yes, Llarry has a book, entitled, That Guy: A Cautionary Memoir. Special thanks to Sam Shaw for sharing Larry’s story with us. Sam is working on a documentary on Larry’s improvisational theater company, [The Committee] (http://www.thecommitteemovie.com/) . A special shoutout to [The Crow Comedy Club] (https://crowcomedy.com/) in Santa Monica for hosting Larry during one of their unforgettable storytelling nights.  Engineering by Pat Mesiti-Miller & Miles Lassi. Artwork by Teo Ducot.  Happy Holidays Snap Nation! Thank you for your support over the years -- we couldn't run this Snap train without you.  Season 15 - Episode 55 ... Read more

17 Dec 2024

18 MINS

18:28

17 Dec 2024

#442

The Cloak of Good Fortune - Snap Classic

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.] (https://www.amazon.com/Cloak-Good-Fortune-Cambodian-paradise/dp/1733181903) Produced by Nikka Singh, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot Snap Classic - Season 15 - Episode 54 ... Read more

12 Dec 2024

48 MINS

48:48

12 Dec 2024

#441

I Got Ball

A shot at the pros. Everybody wants it, but these women have it. Faatimah was a pro point guard with a world of experience when she started her own league with a call-out for true ballers. But when her own future is on the line, can she deliver? And when a little girl goes missing in the desert, one woman is driven to find her… no matter what. STORIES I Got Ball A shot at the pros. Everybody wants it, but these women have it. Faatimah was a pro point guard with a world of experience when she started her own league with a call-out for true ballers. But when her own future is on the line, can she deliver? This story contains strong language, sensitive listeneres please be advised. A huge thank you to Faatimah A, Delia Moore, and everyone over at the [Women’s Premier Basketball Association] (https://www.womenspba.com/) for sharing their stories with the Snap! A few months after the 2023 WPBA season concluded, [Faatimah ] (https://www.instagram.com/faatimah_a/?locale=es_ES) signed a contract to play professionally in Kuwait, where she spent last season abroad and continues to play for the Jamaican Women’s National Team in international competition.  [Delia ] (https://www.instagram.com/d_moore_11/) ended up having a successful rookie season for Ulster University in Belfast averaging Ten Points per game. She’s back in Ireland this season playing for the Limerick Sports Huskies.  That piece was narrated by [Brittani Burgess. ] (https://www.instagram.com/bazeinteractions/?hl=en) She’s a documentary filmmaker and photographer out of Oakland who covers the WPBA . You can find links to Brittani’s work on all platforms at [Bazeinteractions.] (https://bazeinteractions.com/)   Produced by Bo Walsh, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot. Hunted When a little girl goes missing in the desert, one woman is driven to find her… no matter what. This story mentions domestic abuse, please take care while listening. Help is available, visit the [National Domestic Abuse Hotline] (https://www.thehotline.org/) for resources.  Thank you, Hannah, for sharing your amazing story!  Produced by Anna Sussman, original score by Renzo Gorrio. Season 15 - Episode 53 ... Read more

05 Dec 2024

50 MINS

50:47

05 Dec 2024

#440

The Hot Dog King of New York - Snap Classic

This dog has everything: mustard, onions, a scrap with Giuliani, Vietnam Vets, and The Met. Everyone is coming for the Throne of the Hot Dog King of New York… Dan Rossi. And a camp for kids with dermatological issues reveals that some summer romances are more than skin deep. STORIES The Hot Dog King of New York This dog has everything: mustard, onions, a scrap with Giuliani, Vietnam Vets, and The Met. Everyone is coming for the Throne of the Hot Dog King of New York… Dan Rossi. This story contains strong language – sensitive listeners please be advised. A huge thank you to Dan Rossi for sharing his story with Snap! There is so much that we were not able to share with you about Dan’s experience. To find out more check out his new memoir [The New York Hot Dog King: From Rags to Riches to Less Than Rags] (https://www.amazon.com/New-York-Hot-Dog-King/dp/B0BFVRLY2Q) . You can also follow Dan on [social media] (https://linktr.ee/nyhotdogs) . Additional thanks to our friends at [VICE] (https://www.vice.com/en) , whose series [MUNCHIES featured Dan] (https://video.vice.com/en_us/video/munchies-one-of-nycs-last-independent-hot-dog-vendors/5cb60fc1be40772c055767ff) back in 2019 and was a big inspiration for this story. Listen to the King’s [tribute song ] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGkmb1DtCB0) featured in this episode recorded by [The Burner Band] (https://theburnerband.com/track/3199821/hot-dog-king) . Produced by Bo Walsh, original score by Clay Xavier, artwork by Teo Ducot. Skin Deep It’s days before the big dance at Camp Discovery — and there’s a problem. A few problems. But the kids at this camp are more used to problems than your average camper. Thanks to everyone in this episode! Learn more about Camp Discovery at [aad.org] (https://www.aad.org/) . Produced by Sarah Harris with help from Anna Sussman. Sound design by Renzo Gorrio. Snap Classic - Season 15 – Episode 52 ... Read more

28 Nov 2024

49 MINS

49:00

28 Nov 2024

#439

Split Screen: Thrill Seekers from the CBC

Would you go on a reality show if you didn’t know what it was about? Even if they promised you the adventure of a lifetime? In 2005, 12 people did just that. They answered an ad that read “Thrill Seekers wanted” and began auditioning for a show unlike any other in British television history. This week on Snap, we're featuring [Split Screen: Thrill Seekers] (https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/1426-split-screen-kid-nation) , a new six part series that exposes how a TV show left contestants struggling to trust what’s actually real! Split Screen: Thrill Seekers is a co-production of [Love + Radio] (https://loveandradio.org/) and [Vespucci] (https://www.vespuccigroup.com/) for the [CBC] (https://www.cbc.ca/) . All six episodes are out now and available wherever you get your podcasts!   This episode contains strong language, sensitive listeners please be advised. The series producer is Meera Kumar. The story editors are Thomas Curry and Steven Jackson. Thomas Curry is the managing producer.  Audio mix and sound-design by Steven Jackson. Featured music from the RVNG catalog. Artwork by Anthony Campbell. The staff of CBC Podcasts are senior producer Kate Evans, coordinating producer Anna Ashitey, Senior Manager Tanya Springer and director Arif Noorani. The executive producers for Split Screen: Thrill Seekers are Chris Oke and Cesil Fernandes from the CBC, Matt Willis, Daniel Turcan and Johnny Galvin from Vespucci, and from Love + Radio, Nick van der Kolk.  Guest Interviews: Louise Dekker, Ryan McBride, Steve Hester, Charlie Skelton. Season 15 - Episode 51 ... Read more

21 Nov 2024

38 MINS

38:20

21 Nov 2024

#438

Fire Escape

We are thrilled to share our new show [ Fire Escape] (https://wondery.com/links/fire-escape/) , in partnership with [Wondery] (https://wondery.com/) ! This 10 episode series, hosted by Anna Sussman, explores one woman’s journey as an incarcerated firefighter as she fights fire from behind bars -- defying a system intent on burying her under the weight of her worst moment. This episode contains strong language and mentions a car crash and its aftermath. Please take care while listening. Episode 1: The Crash How did Amika Mota go from a midwife and mother of three to a prisoner inside one of the largest women's prisons on Earth?  Handcuffed to a hospital bed, awaiting trial, Amika tries to come to grips with the tragic crash that cost one man his life and took her away from her children. Inside the Chowchilla prison walls, she faces the "green cops" and the threat of solitary confinement. Outside the walls sits Firehouse Five, the home of the legendary crew of incarcerated firefighters called the Fire Girls. Thank you, Amika Mota, for your help and generosity in sharing your story with us!!! [Fire Escape] (https://wondery.com/links/fire-escape/) is a production of Snap Studios at [KQED] (https://www.kqed.org/) and [Wondery] (https://wondery.com/) . This series was created, written, and produced by Anna Sussman.  For Snap Studios, our senior story editors are Mark Ristich and Nancy López. Marisa Dodge is our Director of Production. Original music by Renzo Gorrio, Dirk Schwarzhoff, and Doug Stuart. Doug Stuart also created our original theme song. Sound design and engineering by Miles Lassi. Special thanks to Pat Mesiti-Miller and the [ SF Fire Department] (https://sf-fire.org/employment-opportunities) .  For Wondery, our senior story editor is Phyllis Fletcher. Our development producer is Eliza Mills. Clare Chambers, Lauren Dee and Mandy Gorenstein are our senior producers. Sarah Mathis is our managing producer. Our executive producers for Snap Studios are Glynn Washington and Mark Ristich. Executive producers for Wondery are Marshall Lewy, Morgan Jones, George Lavender and Jen Sargent.  Binge all episodes of [Fire Escape ] (https://wondery.com/links/fire-escape/%20) early and ad-free right now by signing up for Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify or Amazon Music with your Prime Membership. Start your free trial: www.wondery.com/links/fire-escape now. Season 15 - Episode 50 ... Read more

14 Nov 2024

46 MINS

46:47

14 Nov 2024

#437

Waterworld

A dolphin named Dr. Spock is in danger and NBA star Clifford Ray is the only man big enough to lend a hand. Plus, torrential rain is ripping through the Appalachians and the people of the mountain are all looking for Plan B. STORIES Just Another Day for Big Clifford Ray A dolphin named Dr. Spock is in danger and NBA star Clifford Ray is the only man big enough to lend a hand. A huge thank you to [Clifford Ray] (https://www.instagram.com/bigcliffordray_44/) and Mary O’Herron for sharing their story with the Snap!  This year, Big Cliff and Author [Laynie D. Weaver] (https://www.layniedweaver.com/) teamed up to bring Clifford and Dr. Spock’s story to life in an illustrated Children’s book titled [“Big Clifford Ray Saves The Day.” ] (https://store.bookbaby.com/book/big-clifford-ray-saves-the-day) Want more Big Cliff? Follow him on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/bigcliffordray_44/%20) or [X] (https://x.com/CliffordRayNBA) . Produced by Bo Walsh, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff , artwork by Teo Ducot Plan B Snap Storyteller, Dr. Ray Christian, found himself trapped by the rising floodwaters of hurricane Helene, he knew he had to flee. But he also knew that meant leaving behind all of his animals, including his favorite goat.  Thank you, Ray, for sharing your story with us!  Ray has shared some resources for hurricane Helene recovery: [The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation] (https://www.boonechamber.com/foundation?) and [The Rock] (https://www.therockboone.church/giving) .  For a world of Southern-baked personal narratives, interwoven with Black American history, listen to Ray's podcast: [What's Ray Saying?] (https://drraychristian.com/the-podcast) Produced by Anna Sussman, original score by Derek Barber Season 15 - Episode 49 ... Read more

07 Nov 2024

56 MINS

56:22

07 Nov 2024

#436

Chasing Thunder - Snap Classic

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. This story contains explicit language, sensitive listeners please be advised. 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] (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/538736/the-outlaw-ocean-by-ian-urbina/) , [Amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/Outlaw-Ocean-Journeys-Untamed-Frontier/dp/0451492943) , 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] (https://www.brickcitytv.com/) & Mark Benjamin for sharing the audio from their documentary, Ocean Warriors: Chasing the Thunder. You can see a trailer of the film [here] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Guje_qFj0Js) . Produced by Nikka Singh, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot Season 15 – Episode 48 – Snap Classic ... Read more

31 Oct 2024

49 MINS

49:10

31 Oct 2024

#435

Howl

An engineer is stranded in Alaska's North Slope during a fierce blizzard. He and his crew encounter something out in the snow that they truly can’t explain. Plus, the story of a man who discovers that if you love someone enough, they never truly leave you.  'Tis the season... and in dark celebration we're featuring supernatural stories from our evil-twin podcast, [Spooked] (https://spookedpodcast.org/) : true-life stories told by people who can barley believe it happened themselves. You can listen to Spooked on any podcast platform!  STORIES Northern Frights As an engineer, Forrest is used to being able to solve problems and find solutions. But while working in the remote North Slope of Alaska, he learns that there are things in this world that just can’t be explained. A big thanks to Forrest for sharing his story. Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot.  The Bull Ring Todd discovers that if you love someone enough, they never truly leave you... Thank you, Todd Narron, for sharing your story with us. If you want more stories from Todd, check out his books: [Country Stories of Ghosts and Bad Men] (https://www.amazon.com/Country-Stories-Ghosts-Bad-Men/dp/1514759187) and [Country Stories of Ghosts and Bad Men: Series 2 - The Dead Ones] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LMDX587/ref=redir_mob) .  Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Renzo Gorrio. Spooked has a Youtube Channel! [Subscribe now] (https://youtube.com/@spookedpodcast) for a new scary story each week. Season 15 - Episode 47 ... Read more

24 Oct 2024

49 MINS

49:39

24 Oct 2024

#434

The Conjuring

A ghost seeks forgiveness from beyond the grave and some photos make a woman question reality. It's time to summon the Shadow...  This week on Snap, we're featuring supernatural stories from our evil-twin podcast, [Spooked] (https://spookedpodcast.org/) : true-life stories told by people who can barley believe it happened themselves. You can listen to Spooked on any podcast platform... Be afraid. STORIES Spooked LIVE: Glynn Washington x John Blake Glynn's brother pays him a visit. And Journalist, John Blake, shares his family story about a ghost that sought forgiveness from beyond the grave. These stories were told at Spooked LIVE at the haunted Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles.  Thanks, John, for sharing your story with us! To learn more about John's story reconciling with his mother’s family, be sure to check out his amazing memoir — [More Than I Imagined: What  A Black Man Discovered About the White Mother He Never Knew] (https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Imagined-Discovered-Mother/dp/0593443047) . You can also follow his work on his [website] (https://johnkblake.com/) . This story was produced by Zoë Ferrigno and Davey Kim. The original score was created and performed live by [Doug Stuart] (https://open.spotify.com/artist/31rKKCEt98VDAxC4nxNHY1?si=j3kXL3R7QdelYPFUaV1lRw) and [Brijean] (https://open.spotify.com/artist/2TRNyrjoKJnqSc9G8jCZfb?si=hOGwhw7uRZWTWYzQs1iB9A) Murphy.  Picture Perfect When Susiy and her family visit a new town, they have no idea who they’ll be running into. Suisy, thank you for sharing your story with us. Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Lalin St. Juste, artwork by Teo Ducot. Spooked has a Youtube Channel! [Subscribe now] (https://youtube.com/@spookedpodcast) for a new scary story each week. Season 15 - Episode 46 ... Read more

17 Oct 2024

50 MINS

50:40

17 Oct 2024

#433

Flipped Out!

You go all the way or YOU DON’T GO.  Thank you to Murf Meyer for not dying. To Matt Mayer, for being our backflipping guru. And to Chris Gethard, for letting this whole sorry mess happen in the first place. We thank you. You can listen to Chris Gethard’s [Beautiful/Anonymous] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beautiful-stories-from-anonymous-people/id1090147504) and [New Jersey Is the World ] (https://www.newjerseyistheworld.com/) wherever you get your podcasts. Zak Rosen produces the show Best Advice. Listen [here] (https://bestadvice.show/) . Produced by Zak Rosen with help from John Fecile. Original score by Renzo Gorrio. Artwork by Teo Ducot. Season 15 - Episode 45 ... Read more

15 Oct 2024

12 MINS

12:26

15 Oct 2024

#432

Bonkers

The Southern heat is turned up high as one man faces a filthy flock of sheep, a nonstop chatterbox, and an angry ram, all in a super explosive little shack. Plus, a story where an anarchist and an Amish family come together. STORIES Sheep Shearer The Southern heat is turned up high as one man faces a filthy flock of sheep, a nonstop chatterbox, and an angry ram, all in a super explosive little shack.  Thank you, Brian Lee Knopp, for telling your story! Brian is a retired Private Investigator and sheep shearer. He’s currently working on a collection of personal essays.  Produced by David Exumé, original score by Renzo Gorrio. 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… Dan has been playing and organizing LARPs for 20 years. He posts bad LARP advice on Twitter at [LarpTips] (https://twitter.com/larptips/media) . Produced by Jazmin Aguilera, original score by Renzo Gorrio. Season 15 - Episode 44 ... Read more

10 Oct 2024

36 MINS

36:58

10 Oct 2024

#431

The League of Impersonators - Snap Classic

When Umid is trapped behind enemy lines, he gets help... from two of the world’s most dangerous men. And a glitch in time brings mayhem to a man’s life day after day… no matter how many times he resets his clocks. This episode contains some strong language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. STORIES The League of Impersonators When Umid Isabaev is trapped behind enemy lines, he gets help… from two of the world’s most dangerous men. Thank you, Umid, for sharing your story with Snap! Thanks to Ethan Herschenfeld who voiced Umid’s words, and to, Mars Lipowski, who was the voice of Steve Poland. BIG thanks as well to our translators for this piece, Muhitdin Ahunhodjaev and Magdalena Balz. The three fake heads of state reunited recently in Poland for a [magazine photo shoot!] (https://snapjudgment.org/?attachment_id=6565) This photo will also be on our social media accounts. Want more from the Kim Jong Un Look-alike? Check out his [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/KimJongUnLookAlike/) , [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/KimJongUnDouble) , and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/kimjongunlookalike/) . Trying to hear from the Putin Look-alike? Visit his [website] (http://putinlookalike.com/) . Produced by John Fecile & Anne Ford, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot. Time Glitch Joel Gheen is out of the military, newly married, and in college. His new life is going great… if he could just catch the damn bus. Thank you, Joel, for sharing your story with us! If you’re hungry for more details about Joel’s experience with a real-life glitch in the matrix, check out his [website. ] (https://missingdimensionclub.quora.com/Have-you-noticed-anything-that-you-perceived-to-be-a-glitch-in-the-universe-with-a-significant-degree-of-certainty-11) Joel also has a fun [podcast] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mystery-bible-on/id1642569367) that covers weird topics from a Biblical perspective. Listen to hear all the paranormal stuff that never gets discussed from a traditional church pulpit or Bible study. Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff. Season 15 – Episode 43 ... Read more

03 Oct 2024

42 MINS

42:30

03 Oct 2024

#430

We Have A Problem

Four comics score a sweet gig in the Deep South. It’s champagne, a Benz, and maybe even a Kevin Hart appearance. But their dream of life behind the velvet rope is about to get a rude awakening. Plus, do we take the Honolulu ghost tour with Lopaka, or the big time wresting match with Johnny All Black? You only get one double life on the latest Snap. STORIES We Have A Problem Comics, Lamarr Todd, Matt Black, and Ken Jones, score a sweet gig in the Deep South. It’s champagne, a Benz, and maybe even a Kevin Hart appearance. But their dream of life behind the velvet rope is about to get a rude awakening.  BIG thanks to, Lamarr Todd, for sharing his story with Snap! Lamarr is a standup comedian and a featured judge at [First Person Arts] (https://firstpersonarts.org/) in Philadelphia. Find out about his tour dates and current exploits on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/lamarr_todd/) and [ X] (https://x.com/LamarrTodd) . Matt Black and Ken Jones are also lighting up comedy stages around the country! Find Matt on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/mattblacklol/) . Find Ken on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/kenjonescomedy/?hl=en) and [X] (https://x.com/kenjonescomedy) .  Produced by Justin Kramon, original score by Clay Xavier. Double Booked Do we take the Honolulu ghost tour with Lopaka, or the big time wresting match with Johnny All Black? You only get one double life on the latest Snap. Thank you, Lopaka, for sharing your story! Lopaka still leads [ghost tours] (https://www.mysteries-of-hawaii.com/) in Honolulu today.  Want to hear some of Lopaka’s stories from the dark side? Head on over to our evil twin sister show, [Spooked] (https://spookedpodcast.org/) ... you can listen on any podcast platform. Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot. Season 15 - Episode 42 ... Read more

26 Sep 2024

49 MINS

49:24

26 Sep 2024

#429

The Sound of Home from Mind Your Own

Snap Studios introduces an epic collaboration years in the making... "Mind Your Own." A new storytelling show hosted and produced by Lupita Nyong'o, that navigates what it means to belong all from an African perspective. Lupita Nyong’o knows what home feels like. But where exactly is it? In Mexico, where she was born? Kenya, where she grew up? Or the States, where she’s spent the past 20 years? Like Lupita, millions of Africans are spread out across the globe following family, searching for love, building futures and creating stories. It's these stories – wild and messy, intimate and joyous – that she wants to hear.  Join Lupita as she shares tales of her own and dives into the lives of real people finding their way in new worlds of every kind. Episode 1: The Sound of Home Sound travels in all directions, but your feet can only follow in one. “Losing My Accent”: Lupita takes on an American accent when she becomes an actor-in-training at Yale. Original score by [Ian Hughes Pelton AKA Tofu Jack] (https://linktr.ee/Tofujack) . “Obaa Sima”: How long can a song stay in your heart? A musical journey from Ghana to Germany to Canada transports Yaw Atta-Owusu from the toy store to the dance floor. Big thanks to [Yaw] (https://www.instagram.com/atakakofficial/?hl=en) for sharing his story with us! Check out the [Obaa Sima album] (https://atakak.bandcamp.com/album/obaa-sima) featured in this episode. Thanks as well to [Awesome Tapes From Africa] (https://awesometapes.com/) for sharing Yaw’s music with us. Produced by Marisa Dodge and Regina Bediako with assistance from Bo Walsh. Original score by [Clay Xavier] (https://www.clayxavier.games/) , with additional music from [Sandu Ndu] (https://linktr.ee/marlakether?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareMarla Kether</a> and Ata Kak. Original Mind Your Own theme song by Sandra Lawson-Ndu AKA <a href=) x [ Peachcurls] (https://www.peachcurls.com/) ft. [ Ehiorobo] (https://www.ehiorobo.us/music) . This episode also featured the song [Show My Side] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrc3c-9GvLE) by CKay ft. Amaarae. Executive Producers: Glynn Washington and Mark Ristich Managing Editor: Regina Bediako Director of Production: Marisa Dodge Series Producers: David Exumé and Priscilla Alabi Music Supervisor: Sandra Lawson-Ndu Story Scouts: Ashley Okwuosa, Fiona Nyong’o, Jessica Kariisa, Lesedi Oluko Moche Editors: Nancy López and Anna Sussman Engineering: Miles Lassi Operations Manager: Florene Wiley Story Consultant: John Fecile Graphic Design: Jemimah Ekeh Original Artwork: Mateus Sithole Special Thanks: Allan Coye, Jake Kleinberg, Samara Still, Sarah Yoo, Warner Music Group, and [Afripods] (https://afripods.africa/) . Episode transcripts can be found [here.] (https://lemonadamedia.com/show/mind-your-own-with-lupita-nyongo/) Mind Your Own is a production of [KQED] (https://www.kqed.org/) ’s Snap Studios, with sales and distribution by [Lemonada Media] (https://lemonadamedia.com/) . Hosted and produced by Lupita Nyong’o.  ... Read more

19 Sep 2024

49 MINS

49:52

19 Sep 2024

#428

Campfire Tales: Season of the Wolf

Two boys hunting for crystals in the forest learn something out there is also on the hunt for them. And one wrong turn out on the road leads a group of friends to the most sinister encounter of their lives.  Snap presents a ritual as old as our treachery, “Campfire Tales: Season of the Wolf.” Journey into the void while you still can... before this gate slams shut. This [Spooked] (https://spookedpodcast.org/) Spectacular features supernatural stories told by people who can barely believe it happened themselves.  Spooked has a new season starting Friday the 13th of September! Brand new episodes will drop each and every week until All Hallows' Eve. Be afraid. Cross over and listen on [Apple Podcasts] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spooked/id1279361017) , [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/76571Rfl3m7PLJQZKQIGCT?si=86a7f5b220ac4c70) , and podcast platforms everywhere 9/13/24. STORIES The Woods Have Eyes Nate and Keith love to explore the forests in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, hunting for stones and crystals to add to their collection. But something out there is also on the hunt… for them.  Thank you, Nate, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Doug Stuart. Buffer Night  One wrong turn leads Kyan and his friends to the most sinister encounter of their lives. Thanks to Kyan Bond for sharing his story. If you know what’s up with Buffer Night, drop us a line. Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff. Season 15 - Episode 40 ... Read more

12 Sep 2024

49 MINS

49:32

12 Sep 2024

#427

The Census Powwow - Snap Classic

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, and Jazz Bearstail. 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 Maddocks. This story was produced in partnership with [Type Investigations.] (https://www.typeinvestigations.org/) The original score was by [Cheflee] (https://cheflee.bandcamp.com/) and Pat Mesiti-Miller This story was produced and reported by Julian Brave NoiseCat and John Fecile It was written by Julian Brave NoiseCat Snap Classic - Season 15 – Episode 39 ... Read more

05 Sep 2024

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:27

05 Sep 2024

#426

The Black Wind

Chase the storm until it chases you. Tornadoes! They don’t look like they do in the movies. When you’re in the path of one, all you’ll see is a wall of black wind. This week, Snap is heading directly into the monster’s maw to chase storms that should be left alone. Big thanks to Craig Wolter! Thank you, Windom High School... especially Sarah, Benny, and Danielle. Crystal Frank, another student on the trip, shared her home video with us. This story would not have been possible without her. Many thanks also to Sue, for sharing your story with us. Sue’s memoir is titled [The Lake Turned Upside Down.] (https://www.duganbooks.com/product/physical-book-the-lake-turned-upside-down-by-sue-dugan-moline/1)   Produced by John Fecile, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot. If you listened to our radio broadcast and want to find out what happened to the 24 people that shut themselves in a beer cooler to wait out one of the strongest tornadoes in recorded history, you can [listen to the full length version of the "Eye of the Storm" story here. ] (https://snapjudgment.org/story/eye-of-the-storm-snap-615-caught-up/) Season 15 - Episode 38 ... Read more

29 Aug 2024

45 MINS

45:15

29 Aug 2024

#425

The King's Ransom - Snap Classic

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] (https://www.johnnystreasurequest.com/) and [Facebook.] (http://facebook.com/johnnystreasurequest) Produced by [Will McCarthy,] (https://willmccarthy.net/) original score by Derek Barber, artwork by Teo Ducot Snap Classic Season 15 – Episode 37 ... Read more

22 Aug 2024

48 MINS

48:32

22 Aug 2024

#424

The Country Doctor - Snap Classic

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.] (https://www.amazon.com/Love-Thy-Neighbor-Doctors-Struggle/dp/0525577203) Produced by Nancy Lopez, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot Snap Classic - Season 15 – Episode 36 ... Read more

15 Aug 2024

58 MINS

58:35

15 Aug 2024

#423

Double Trouble - Snap Classic

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 15 – Episode 35 ... Read more

08 Aug 2024

41 MINS

41:10

08 Aug 2024

#422

The Bone Reader - Snap Classic

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 Snap Classic - Season 15 – Episode 34 ... Read more

01 Aug 2024

52 MINS

52:50

01 Aug 2024

#421

Feelabeelia: One-Hit Wonder?

Hold onto your mullets! British drummer Nick Murphy and his band are overjoyed after signing a record deal with THE Quincy Jones in 1984. That is, until a chance encounter with one of the biggest stars in the world changes everything. And the story of a talented luchador who has an uphill battle to get the crowd and the press on his side. STORIES  Feelabeelia: One-Hit Wonder? Hold onto your mullets! British drummer Nick Murphy and his band are overjoyed after signing a record deal with THE Quincy Jones in 1984. That is, until a chance encounter with one of the biggest stars in the world changes everything.  Major thanks to Nick Murphy for sharing your story with Snap. Nick still lives in Leicester today and he’s continuing to make his dreams come true as one of the oldest students at De Montfort University, where he studies music technology.  Produced by Regina Bediako, original score by Clay Xavier. 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. This story contains graphic imagery regarding suicide. Please take care while listening.  Thank you for sharing your story, Cassandro! Produced by Eliza Smith, sound design by Leon Morimoto Artwork by Teo Ducot Season 15 - Episode 33 ... Read more

25 Jul 2024

49 MINS

49:36

25 Jul 2024