Snap Judgment
649 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10.8K ratingsSnap 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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The Promised Land
April 05, 2019 16:00The 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 Season 10 Episode 10
Don Reed "Cardboard Boxes" at Snap LIVE! in Brooklyn
April 02, 2019 16:00Snap Favorite Don Reed takes the stage with a heartfelt homage to his father's dreams for his son. Performed live by Don Reed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music Music composed and performed by Bells Atlas Season 10 Episode 9
Don Reed "Cardboard Boxes" at Snap LIVE! in Brooklyn
April 02, 2019 16:00 - 32 minutes - 33.5 MBSnap Favorite Don Reed takes the stage with a heartfelt homage to his father's dreams for his son. Performed live by Don Reed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music Music composed and performed by Bells Atlas Season 10 Episode 9
Jen Kober "Skydiving" at Snap LIVE! in Brooklyn
March 29, 2019 16:00 - 18 minutes - 20.5 MBSnap comedy queen Jen Kober thought having an adventurous date meant trying a new restaurant... little did she know she would be free falling into a pretty crappy situation. Original Music by Bells Atlas Performed Live at Brooklyn Academy of Music Get the video at snapjudgment.org Season 10 Epsiode 8
Jen Kober "Skydiving" at Snap LIVE! in Brooklyn
March 29, 2019 16:00Snap comedy queen Jen Kober thought having an adventurous date meant trying a new restaurant... little did she know she would be free falling into a pretty crappy situation. Original Music by Bells Atlas Performed Live at Brooklyn Academy of Music Join Snap Nation and Get The Video at snapjudgment.org Season 10 Episode 8
Texas Ranger - Snap Classic
March 22, 2019 16:00Back 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 case that kept getting away from him. For more of Bob Favor’s exploits as a Texas Ranger, make sure to grab a copy of his book: My Rangering Days. For more of Luke Quinton’s work check out his website: http://brighttypewriter.tumblr.com Producer: Luke Quinton Sound Design: Leon Morimoto
Texas Ranger - Snap Classic
March 22, 2019 16:00 - 19 minutes - 21.6 MBBack 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 case that kept getting away from him.
Love Me's "Meet Cute"
March 15, 2019 16:00 - 24 minutes - 29 MBJohn Cotrocois is obsessed with meet-cutes, but he always falls for the wrong men. Will his dream of a fairy-tale romance come true? Season 10 Episode 7
Love Me's "Meet Cute"
March 15, 2019 16:00John Cotrocois is obsessed with meet-cutes. The problem is, he often falls for the wrong men and winds up in one mind-boggling situation after another. Will his dream of a fairy-tale romance come true? Producers: Mira Burt-Wintonick and Cristal Duhaime Sound Design: Cristal Duhaime Season 10 Episode 7
Peace Of Mind with Bhi Bhiman - Snap Spotlight
March 08, 2019 17:00Snap 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.
Peace Of Mind with Bhi Bhiman - Snap Spotlight
March 08, 2019 17:00 - 31 minutes - 32 MBSnap spotlights "Peace of Mind" with Bhi Bhiman. In the inaugural episode, Bhi interviews Glynn Washington, bestselling author Dave Eggers, and renowned psychologist Lee Ross.
Reckonings - Snap Spotlight
March 01, 2019 17:00 - 27 minutes - 32.3 MBAfter 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. Season 10 Episode 6
Reckonings - Snap Spotlight
March 01, 2019 17:00After 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 fin...
I'm Your Man
February 22, 2019 17:00 - 49 minutes - 56.1 MBThe voicemail message says someone from your past needs your help. Would you respond, if it meant getting involved in a murder trial? Season 10 Episode 5
I'm Your Man
February 22, 2019 17:00The voicemail message says someone from your past needs your help. Would you respond, if it meant getting involved in a murder trial? Season 10 Episode 5
Kismet
February 15, 2019 17:00 - 49 minutes - 56.3 MBTwo women, a tiny boat, the wide open ocean...and kismet. Season 8 Episode 28
The Border Hacker
February 08, 2019 17:00 - 49 minutes - 56.2 MBA computer hacker tries to make his way home through two countries, a dense jungle and a seemingly endless string of technical challenges. Season 10 Episode 4
The Border Hacker
February 08, 2019 17:00A computer hacker tries to make his way home through two countries, a dense jungle and a seemingly endless string of technical challenges. Season 10 Episode 4
Heaven's Gate
February 01, 2019 17:00 - 36 minutes - 37.1 MBIt was both a tragedy and a punchline. The story behind a cult that changed the world. Season 10 Episode 3
Heaven's Gate
February 01, 2019 17:00A Snap Judgment special presentation of "Heaven's Gate." The story of the cult that left 39 dead in a quest for spiritual salvation. Season 10 Episode 3
One Wrong Lie
January 25, 2019 17:00 - 10 minutes - 13.2 MBWhen a man is falsely accused of kidnapping a police officer, he tells a lie to set himself free. But that lie comes at an enormous cost. Season 10 Episode 2
One Wrong Lie
January 25, 2019 17:00Nick 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 Ni...
The North Pond Hermit - Snap Classic
January 18, 2019 17:00There 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. Producer: Joe Rosenberg Original Score: Renzo Gorrio and Andrew Vicars
This Is Not A Drill
January 11, 2019 17:00On 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 S...
This Is Not A Drill
January 11, 2019 17:00 - 34 minutes - 35.5 MBBallistic missile threat inbound to Hawaii. Seek immediate shelter. A very special presentation of the day the world almost ended. Season 10 Episode 1
The Other Secret Weapon
January 04, 2019 17:00A 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. Content Advisory: This story details a war situation involving both people and animals, Listener Discretion Is Advised. Season 9 Episode 38
The Other Secret Weapon
January 04, 2019 17:00 - 23 minutes - 28.9 MBA 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. Content Advisory: This story details a war situation involving both people and animals, Listener Discretion Is Advised. Season 9 Episode 38
Boxed In
December 28, 2018 17:00When you feel the walls coming closer and closer, where do you go? Where do you hide?
Boxed In
December 28, 2018 17:00 - 50 minutes - 56.3 MBWhen you feel the walls coming closer and closer, where do you go? Where do you hide?
The Look Back Special
December 20, 2018 17:00 - 49 minutes - 55.9 MBA special presentation just for you... "Look Back 2018." Coming to terms with events that have happened, but that you don’t want to believe. Featuring some favorite Snap stories from the vault. Season 9 Episode 37
The Look Back Special
December 20, 2018 17:00Wonderboy 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 The Blue Bicycle Hasan is just a kid who just wants to pop a wheelie on a bad ass BMX bike. Is that too much to ask? ...
Ear Hustle's The Big No No - Snap Spotlight
December 14, 2018 17:00Snap 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.
Ear Hustle's The Big No No - Snap Spotlight
December 14, 2018 17:00 - 28 minutes - 29.4 MBSnap Judgment spotlights the amazing podcast Ear Hustle: The Big No No, stories from San Quentin State Prison.
48 Hours In Syria
December 06, 2018 17:00Kassem 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. Fin...
48 Hours In Syria
December 06, 2018 17:00 - 32 minutes - 37.2 MBKassem 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. Season 9 Episode 35
One Way Mission
November 29, 2018 17:00 - 30 minutes - 35.3 MBThe story of a young man sent out alone on a dark and deadly mission to save the world. Season 9 Episode 34
One Way Mission
November 29, 2018 17:00When Jack Boyles signed up for the Navy in the early 1960s he was excited to work aboard the USS Shangri-La. As the ship’s only yeoman he had access to top secret information so he knew before most people why the ship was docked off of Cuba. But little did he know what was in store for him. Producer: Nancy López Original Score: Leon Morimoto Season 9 Episode 34
The 2018 Gratitude Special
November 22, 2018 17:00THE 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 chi...
The 2018 Gratitude Special
November 22, 2018 17:00 - 50 minutes - 56.8 MBHeroes come in all shapes and sizes: little girls, traveling dogs and men who save strangers from disaster... on the Snap Judgment 2018 Gratitude Special. Season 9 Episode 33
The Cut
November 16, 2018 17:00 - 40 minutes - 44.2 MBWhen the man in charge of a small, insular northern Ohio town wreaks havoc on his followers, a young Amish boy with a passion for good hair tries to clean up the mess. Season 9 Episode 32
The Cut
November 16, 2018 17:00When the man in charge of a small, insular northern Ohio town wreaks havoc on his followers, a young Amish boy with a passion for good hair tries to clean up the mess. Producer: Shaina Shealy Sound Design: Renzo Gorrio Season 9 Episode 32
The Fire Tapes Special
November 13, 2018 17:00 - 13 minutes - 15.7 MBWhat 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 Fire Tapes Special
November 13, 2018 17:00What 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
Counted: An Oakland Story
November 09, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBCounted: An Oakland Story is the story of 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. Season 9 Episode 9
Counted: An Oakland Story
November 09, 2018 17:00Counted: An Oakland Story is the story of the people lost to Oakland’s violence last year. 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. Producers: Adizah Eghan, Anna Sussman, Shaina Shealy, Jonathan Jones, Pat Mesiti-Miller, Nancy Lopez, Jazmin Aguilera, Eliza Smith, and Pendarvis Harshaw. Score: Leon Morimoto, Pat Mesiti-Miller, Renzo Gorrio,...
Snap LIVE! in NYC
November 02, 2018 16:00 - 50 minutes - 56.9 MBLegendary "Snap LIVE! in NYC" at RadioLoveFest featuring Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter from The Roots and The Tonight Show, comedian Jen Kober, and Snap favorite Josh Healey. Season 7 Episode 3
Snap LIVE! in NYC
November 02, 2018 16:00Glynn Washington - Friday Night Lockdown Glynn's father has a strict rule for Friday nights...the Second Coming. Performed live by Glynn Washington at the Brooklyn Academy of Music Jen Kober - Girl Scout Cookies 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 of Music. Josh Healey - Barbara and Esther...
Creepy Crawly - Spooked IX
October 25, 2018 16:00 - 49 minutes - 56.1 MBThe 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. 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. 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. Season 9 Episod...
Creepy Crawly - Spooked IX
October 25, 2018 16:00The 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 ho...
Trapped - Spooked IX
October 19, 2018 16:00 - 31 minutes - 35.4 MBGet 13 all-new episodes of Spooked Season 2 at Spookedpodcast.org. THE IRON GATE 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. Season 9 Episode 30