Snap Judgment

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Snap Judgment (Storytelling, with a BEAT) 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.

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Chaotic Good - Snap Classic

06.01.2023

Today on Snap, we join a notorious anarchist organization in the midst of chaos and travel to the Syrian desert to meet a monk. STORIES Chaotic Good Malaclypse was part of a dangerous anarchist group. They stole, they killed, they ...

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06.01.2023 Chaotic Good - Snap Classic Today on Snap, we join a notorious anarchist organization in the midst of chaos and travel to the Syrian desert to meet a monk. STORIES Chaotic Good Malaclypse was part of a dangerous anarchist group. They stole, they killed, they ...
05.30.2023 Duality - Snap Classic When Tameer gets hit in the head as a kid, he inherits an entire new lifetime of memories. Original score by Renzo Gorrio, producer by Shaina Shealy, artwork by Teo Ducot Season 14 - Episode 22
05.25.2023 The Lion, The Lamb, And The Fox - Snap Classic 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, ...
05.18.2023 Dirty Work - Snap Classic This week on Snap Judgment… it's the tough jobs, the rough jobs, the roll up your sleeves and get it done jobs. When the oddest man in town is arrested for murder, only one lawyer steps up to represent him. ...
05.11.2023 Road to Boito Two sisters, Magi and Memo, track down an American man accused of sexual abuse at a children's home in Kenya. It’s a story spanning two continents… following those who give everything to make things right. This story, while not graphic, ...
05.05.2023 Lost In Vegas The first time someone says I love you could be the same moment you never see them again… Liz and John are lost in the chaos and struggling to find their way to safety when a country music concert in ...
04.27.2023 Fortress of Solitude - Snap Classic Jay J. Armes was a real life superhero... until real life intruded. And after living in darkness for decades, a man’s life changes forever when someone suddenly switches the lights on. STORIES Jay J. Armes, Private Eye Jay J. Armes ...
04.25.2023 Girl Scout Cookies - Snap Classic As a littler 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 all together. Performed Live by Jen Kober at the Brooklyn Academy ...
04.21.2023 Tongue Tied - Snap Classic Sometimes what you want to say, what you mean, and what comes out of your mouth are entirely different things. STORIES I Love You Dadbot James Vlahos wanted to keep his dad around for as long as possible, so he ...
04.17.2023 Cat Bone Curse from Spooked 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. Master storyteller Todd Narron is our tour guide as we explore the mysterious, ...
04.14.2023 The Haunting of Radio Centro from Spooked Everyone who works at Radio Centro knows it’s haunted. But Guillermo, the host on the station’s paranormal show “Tell it Tonight,” is about to discover that he has psychic powers that make him susceptible to the station’s haunts. This story ...
04.07.2023 Whip Law from The Wind The supersonic crack of a whip echoes through downtown Reno. It’s an art form to some, a concern to others, and for one person it’s the start of their search for Nando, the master whip-maker. This episode was produced by ...
04.06.2023 Snappas Make Snap Snap at SnapJudgment.org We need you. I need you. Go to SnapJudgment.org and show your support for Snap. Give what you can at whatever level is comfortable for you. Let’s Keep Snap Snappin' -- Glynn
03.31.2023 Watching Over Mountain Village - Snap Classic 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 ...
03.23.2023 Winning Colors She’s stunning grey, sleek as a race car, and stronger than all the boys. Her name is Winning Colors and for Dino and Miami she’s the long shot of a lifetime. This story contains strong language and includes descriptions of ...
03.16.2023 Boricua en la Luna from WNYC Studios & Futuro Studios “Boricua En La Luna” is a classic anthem about a young man born outside Puerto Rico, who dreams of going back to his parents’ home but never does. Based on a poem written by Juan Antonio Corretjer, the song vividly ...
03.09.2023 The Border Hacker - Snap Classic 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 ...
03.03.2023 Not So Tiny Dancer On the frozen tundra, a polar bear guide wakes up to a loud THUMP on the side of his ice buggy. It’s his 1,000 pound buddy, Dancer. And he wants a cup of coffee. Thank you, Dennis Comparye, for sharing ...
02.24.2023 The Baton When a tsunami wipes out everything Rizal’s ever known, he has to find a way to survive on his own. Thanks so much to, Rizal Sahputra, who spoke with us over the course of several years for this story! Learn ...
02.17.2023 The Turning: Room of Mirrors In every ballet studio, there is a wall of mirrors. It reflects the people within. They’re part of a closed, elite group that asks for sacrifice and devotion from its members. This insular community produces iconic artists. It’s founded on ...
02.10.2023 Rivals - Snap Classic A suitcase filled with old audiotapes ignites a woman’s imagination. A doppelgänger finds out that she looks like one of the most famous people in the country - who everybody hates. And a whirlwind romance goes south. STORIES Dueling Dads ...
02.03.2023 Into the Abyss A rookie pilot, a prominent politician, a cop, and a criminal find themselves enduring freezing temperatures in the remote wilderness after their plane crashes in Northern Canada. A huge thank you to Erik Vogel, the late Larry Shaben, and his ...
01.27.2023 Pt 2: The Search for No Name Aporva - Snap Classic 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 ...
01.20.2023 Pt 1: The Search for No Name Aporva - Snap Classic 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 Danielle and Annaporva Green for sharing your story with ...
01.12.2023 This Is Uncomfortable from Marketplace Toying with criminals is a dangerous game. This week, Marketplace brings Snap a chain-smoking internet detective who plays to win. A version of this story originally aired on Marketplace’s This Is Uncomfortable, a show about life and how money messes ...
01.05.2023 Beautiful - Snap Classic 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 ...
12.29.2022 Mummers Day A centuries old tradition. A history of racism. What’s it take to get a little love in the City of Brotherly Love? This episode contains strong language, sensitive listeners please be advised. Thank you to the Mummers Parade and everyone ...
12.23.2022 The 2022 Look Back Special A prison librarian thought he just had to keep track of books until he started reading between the lines. And a young girl in San Francisco discovers something about her mother that turns a secret she's keeping into a burden. ...
12.15.2022 The Christmas Tree Mafia - Snap Classic 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 ...
12.08.2022 The Repertoire “I kept seeing pieces with this name at the top… I wasn’t looking for him, he was almost looking for me.” This week on Snap, Nicholas McCarthy immerses himself in left-hand only piano compositions and gets lost in the world ...
12.02.2022 The Negotiators from Foreign Policy This week on Snap, we drop into the world of a hostage negotiator as he attempts to free an American journalist being held captive. Big thanks, Mickey Bergman, for sharing this story! Mickey’s book about his negotiations will be published ...
11.24.2022 The 2022 Gratitude Special It’s time people. We all need to push the chair back from the supper table, look around and remember who we are grateful for. This week on Snap, when a pillar of the community goes missing, the people rally to ...
11.17.2022 Jorge, Gina y Dante Dante is just looking for a haircut in Guadalajara and then he meets Jorge. He's always wanted to meet a trans person… older than him. But once they start talking, Dante can't believe his ears. This episode contains sexual references, ...
11.10.2022 The Soundtrack of Silence - Snap Classic 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 ...
11.07.2022 The League of Impersonators When Umid Isabaev is trapped behind enemy lines, he gets help… from two of the world’s most dangerous men. This story contains some strong language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. Thank you, Umid, for sharing your story with Snap! Thanks ...
11.03.2022 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 ...
10.30.2022 The Sinkhole - Spooked One day, while out landscaping his yard, Moses reaches into the dirt and pulls out a handful of bones. He wants to find out who they belong to. But that might not be such a good idea. Happy Halloween! We’re ...
10.27.2022 Hotel Hell - Spooked Kimberly was expecting a luxurious hotel room. Someone in it… was expecting her. It’s Spooky Season and we are bringing you Spooked tales from the other side of the veil! BIG thanks to Kimberly and Colin for sharing your story! ...
10.26.2022 Pali Lookout - Spooked It’s March 1980, and best friends Lopaka and Sean decide to ditch class and head to the Pali Lookout, a tourist destination just outside of Honolulu on the island of Oahu. They’re hanging out, taking in the sights… but nothing ...
10.20.2022 Dolly - Spooked Some dolls are pretty, some dolls are nice, some dolls are waiting for you... in the night. Oh, yes! It's time for Spooked. BIG thanks, Mary, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Ella ...
10.13.2022 The Hired G.U.N. - Snap Classic 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 ...
10.06.2022 Finn and the Bell This is a story about a boy called Finn who loved to fish, play baseball, write poetry, and embroider… and what happens to a small Vermont community as it staggers forward after an unspeakable tragedy. This incredible Peabody award-winning story ...
10.04.2022 Round Trip A young girl's fantastic dream to be a doctor sends her into the middle of political realities of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. This story contains scenes of domestic abuse and gun violence, please take care while listening. Thank you, MJ Fièvre, for ...
09.29.2022 Dear Poetry A person with a "situation" turns to poetry for some advice. This week on Snap, we dive into an epic poem to solve a problem with Luisa Beck from Audible’s “Dear Poetry” podcast. This episode is uncensored and contains strong ...
09.22.2022 The Five Senses There are sounds you long to hear, smells you can’t unsmell, and tastes you forget about entirely when you’re in prison. Five San Quentin residents go deep in the SEASON 10 PREMIERE of Ear Hustle. And what does it mean ...
09.15.2022 Thin Ice - 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. And everyone in the city of Pumpkintown is hunting for Sasquatch, including the only man who knows ...
09.09.2022 Birdzilla - Snap Classic 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 ...
09.02.2022 How I Made a Snap Story from Sound School Podcast Producer, Ruby Schwartz, pitched us a story. We said yes. But then Ruby had a new problem: how do you turn a 320-page memoir into a radio story? This feature pulls back the curtain on how this week’s Snap episode, ...
08.30.2022 The Wedding Guest - 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. This episode recounts real ...
08.25.2022 Campfire Tales IX: Dad and the Three Caskets from Spooked Spooked’s own Annie Nguyen shares her family’s ghost story. When her father got the call from his siblings and cousins back in Vietnam, asking him to help them find their ancestors’ missing caskets, he got on the first plane out ...

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Snap Judgment episodes:

Chaotic Good - Snap Classic

Duality - Snap Classic

The Lion, The Lamb, And The Fox - Snap Classic

Dirty Work - Snap Classic

Road to Boito

Lost In Vegas

Fortress of Solitude - Snap Classic

Girl Scout Cookies - Snap Classic

Tongue Tied - Snap Classic

Cat Bone Curse from Spooked

The Haunting of Radio Centro from Spooked

Whip Law from The Wind

Snappas Make Snap Snap at SnapJudgment.org

Watching Over Mountain Village - Snap Classic

Winning Colors

Boricua en la Luna from WNYC Studios & Futuro Studios

The Border Hacker - Snap Classic

Not So Tiny Dancer

The Baton

The Turning: Room of Mirrors

Rivals - Snap Classic

Into the Abyss

Pt 2: The Search for No Name Aporva - Snap Classic

Pt 1: The Search for No Name Aporva - Snap Classic

This Is Uncomfortable from Marketplace

Beautiful - Snap Classic

Mummers Day

The 2022 Look Back Special

The Christmas Tree Mafia - Snap Classic

The Repertoire

The Negotiators from Foreign Policy

The 2022 Gratitude Special

Jorge, Gina y Dante

The Soundtrack of Silence - Snap Classic

The League of Impersonators

Time Glitch

The Sinkhole - Spooked

Hotel Hell - Spooked

Pali Lookout - Spooked

Dolly - Spooked

The Hired G.U.N. - Snap Classic

Finn and the Bell

Round Trip

Dear Poetry

The Five Senses

Thin Ice - Snap Classic

Birdzilla - Snap Classic

How I Made a Snap Story from Sound School Podcast

The Wedding Guest - Snap Classic

Campfire Tales IX: Dad and the Three Caskets from Spooked

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