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SNAP JUDGMENT

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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.

  1. The Battle

    11 HR AGO

    The Battle

    World class runner Shelby Houlihan goes on trial and a bad burrito is her smoking gun. Plus, what do you do when you look just like figure skating’s supervillain?  STORIES The Burrito Theory  World class runner Shelby Houlihan goes on trial and a bad burrito is her smoking gun. Thank you Shelby, for sharing your story with us! Produced by John Fecile, original score by Clay Xavier. Tonya for Hire 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 business, Gold Comedy, that teaches comedy to teenage girls. You can find her performing on stage as Tonya Harding here. Produced by Liz Mak, original score by Leon Morimoto. Season 16 - Episode 30 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    49 min
  2. End of the Rainbow - Snap Classic

    10 JUL

    End of the Rainbow - Snap Classic

    A young girl’s fantastic dream to be a doctor sends her into the middle of political realities of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Plus – the story of the first dog to travel around the world and the hottest alien takeover of all time. 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 sharing your story with us! You can read more about MJ’s childhood in Haiti in her memoir: “A Sky the Color of Chaos” And she’s working on a book series that uplifts Black women and girls – check out all that and more at badassblackgirl.com Produced by David Exumé, original story score by Lalin St. Juste. Music and sound design for opening story by Druuvy. The Dog that Went Around the World  The story of the first dog to travel around the world (and refuse a free steak). Produced by Joe Rosenberg, original score & sound design by Leon Morimoto. Bionic Blondes The hottest alien takeover of all time.  This story was originally written by Kelly Link, and comes from her collection, Stranger Things Happen. It was adapted, directed, and produced by Mark Ristich and Eliza Smith. Voice ActorsL Glynn Washington and Joyce Lee. Season 16 - Episode 29 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    50 min
  3. The Awakening

    3 JUL

    The Awakening

    When Michelle moves into The Gearbox on the Caribbean island of Montserrat, she meets a new dance partner. And in Yauco, the mountain is alive. It knows you. It is aware of you. And when you pass, it will not let you leave unforgotten.   This story comes to us from our evil-twin, Spooked! You can listen to Spooked on any podcast platform, episodes drop weekly. If you want more supernatural fun, check out Spooked on YouTube. The Gearbox  When Michelle moves into The Gearbox on the Caribbean island of Montserrat, she meets a new dance partner.  Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Doug Stuart. Spirit of the Mountain In Yauco, the mountain is alive. It knows you. It is aware of you. And when you pass, it will not let you leave unforgotten.   Thank you Adam, for sharing your story with us. Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot. Season 16 - Episode 28 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    45 min
  4. Super Bowl Rick

    26 JUN

    Super Bowl Rick

    He’s slick, slippery, sweet-talking his way past the guards and straight into a superfan’s dream. He’s the stuff of legends, he’s Super Bowl Rick. And meet his counterpart… Tom Garvey. The man who lived inside the walls of his favorite stadium, Phantom-of-the-Opera style. It’s Pittsburgh vs Philly in an epic sports story-off. This episode contains explicit language, sensitive listeners please be advised.  STORIES Super Bowl Rick He’s slick, slippery, sweet-talking his way past the guards and straight into a superfan’s dream. He’s the stuff of legends, he’s Super Bowl Rick.  Thank you Rick Steigerwald for telling us your story!  When Rick returned home following the Super Bowl , he shared his story with the Pittsburgh Press - check out the 1979 article! Rick retired after a 39 year career in steamfitting and now serves as the Pennsylvania Boxing Commissioner. He’s a three time former Golden Gloves Boxing champion and longtime referee, and was just inducted into the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame this past year.  Big thanks as well to Ryan O’Shea who originally interviewed Rick and the late Steeler Jack Deloplaine on his Youtube channel.  Produced by Bo Walsh, edited by Anna Sussman, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff. A Vet in the Vet  For years, Tom Garvey lived every sports fan’s secret dream: he lived inside the walls of his favorite stadium, Phantom-of-the-Opera style. Thanks Tom, Jud Bertholf, and John Grossman! Read Tom’s story in his memoir The Secret Apartment and his autobiographical novel Many Beaucoup Magics. Produced by John Fecile, edited by Nancy Lopez, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff. Season 16 - Episode 27 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    49 min
  5. The Hired G.U.N. - Snap Classic

    19 JUN

    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 made him a legend will also lead to his downfall. This story contains drug references and offensive language, sensitive listeners please be advised. 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. Produced by John Fecile. This story featured the music of David Rocha, the original score is by Renzo Gorrio. Artwork by Teo Ducot. Snap Classic – Season 16 – Episode 26 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    49 min
  6. The Mack Daddy

    12 JUN

    The Mack Daddy

    In the Big Top, the Ringmaster wows the crowd in his top hat and sparkly jacket. But underneath the glitz is a feeling that only a father can lay to rest. And what do you do when your family’s big moment on national TV turns into a total disaster? ...Happy Father's Day y'all!  Ringmaster In the Big Top, the Ringmaster wows the crowd in his top hat and sparkly jacket. But underneath the glitz is a question that only a father can lay to rest.  Thank you Jonathan Lee Iverson for sharing your story with us! Jonathan is a Ringmaster to this day, you can find him touring up and down California.   Produced by Anna Sussman. Original score by Derek Barber. Photo credit: Wednesday Aja. The Angry Marriage?  What do you do when your family’s big moment on national TV turns into a total disaster? A huge thank you to Charles, Linda and Rebecca Kraus for sharing your story with Snap! You can find all things Charles the Clown including  videos, songs, magic tricks, puppet routines and even book Charles for your next event in the Bay Area.  Dr. Bonnie Maslin and The Today Show did not respond to our requests for comment about this story. Produced by Bo Walsh. Original score by Dirk Schwartzhoff. Edited by Regina Bediako & Anna Sussman.  Season 16 - Episode 25 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    50 min
  7. Jorge, Gina y Dante - Snap Classic

    5 JUN

    Jorge, Gina y Dante - Snap Classic

    This week on Snap, we go to Guadalajara, Mexico where Dante meets Jorge. As they start to understand each other they soon discover that what brings them together also sets them apart. This episode contains sexual references, sensitive listeners please be advised. Thank you, Dante and Jorge, for sharing your story! The Spanish version of this episode is available at CUIR: Historias Disidentes, a non-fiction podcast that showcases stories from the Latinx LGBTQ+ community and from people who challenge the way we think about love, identity, sex and pleasure. You can listen to more CUIR episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts and on the CUIR website: https://estonoesradio.mx/programas/cuir Jorge was voiced by Terry Holiday, one of the most prominent trans actresses in Mexico. You can read more about Terry in this Vice article (in Spanish). Produced by Erick Yáñez, edited by Nancy López. Reported by Dante Ureta. Original score by Renzo Gorrio. Art by Teo Ducot. Snap Classic - Season 16 – Episode 24 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    50 min
  8. The Wedding Guest - Snap Classic

    29 MAY

    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 events that happened to a child soldier, including graphic scenes inside a prison camp, listener discretion is advised. 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 on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 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 album “Rockets” available on cassette, vinyl, and digitally on Bandcamp. Snap Classic – Season 16 – Episode 23 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    49 min
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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.

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    Snap Judgment and PRX
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    2008 - 2025
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