Snap Judgment

Snap Judgment

Snap Judgment mixes real stories with beats to produce cinematic, dramatic audio. 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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March 24, 2026 15 mins

A call from the Philadelphia Phillies brings a big league opportunity to a pitcher holding out hope.

Thank you, Brian Mazone, for sharing your story with the Snap! After retiring from baseball in 2010, Brian started a new career in medical supply sales in the San Diego area. To read more about Brian’s journey in baseball, check out the article from the Washington Post by Dave Sheinin which inspired this story.

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A Los Angeles radio show prank-calls random French citizens and unintentionally reach le président. A hotheaded comedian gets into a fight. Plus, a seven-year parking spot war. 

This episode contains strong language, sensitive listeners please be advised.

The French Connection

A Los Angeles radio show prank-calls random French citizens and unintentionally reach le président. 

A very big thank you to Ralph Garman & Kevin Ry...

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March 12, 2026 40 mins

When 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.

Produced by Shaina Shealy, original score by Renzo Gorrio. 

Season 17 - Episode 10

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March 5, 2026 50 mins

An ecologist in Maine fears she will be criticized because she "communicates with animals." Then a tiny, collared Dove told her he could read her mind. And – a man in Alaska hears a rumor about the elusive blue bear. He never gave it much thought until a friend convinced him to search for one. We're wrapping up the FEVER series this week! Tune in. 

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When Doves Cry

An ecologist in Maine fears she must be crazy because s...

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February 26, 2026 49 mins

From puppy love to stolen moments to the thrill of the chase... their relationship made headlines.

A huge thank you to Toby Dorr for sharing her story with Snap!

Toby is an author, speaker and criminal justice reform advocate. She’s also the founder of the Fierce Grace Movement, a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting women impacted by incarceration  through storytelling and mentorship. 

There's so much that we were n...

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February 19, 2026 44 mins

Could you choose a lover for the love of your life? Our Fever Series continues with more stories from the heart -- of the heart.

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Loves Actually

A Colorado couple explore uncharted territory when their idyllic marriage gets hit with a curve ball.

Thank you to Mil and Jan Markle for sitting down with Snap, opening up your hearts and sharing your story!

Produced by Regina Bediako, edited by Anna Sussman, original score by...

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February 12, 2026 53 mins

Your eyes may deceive you, your ears can betray you, but when it comes to love the nose knows. Plus - a reflection on life’s sliding doors and how we can never truly know all the versions of the people we love. 

This week on Snap, we kick off our FEVER series! Four weeks full of love stories that are not your typical romances... We love you Snap Nation! Catch the Fever.

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Smell Ya Later

After Laura’s husband gets a fatal...

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February 5, 2026 49 mins

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 tow...

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January 29, 2026 50 mins

An Iranian American professor is on a date in the hills outside Tehran. She hears the thunder of galloping, and what comes over the crest will ignite an unbridled passion in her -  defining her future and explaining her past. Plus, an urban legend about a chicken that turns out to be true.

This is our final week of the Tooth & Claw series -- stay tuned next month for our collection of love stories in February... Fever. ...

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January 22, 2026 49 mins

What if your sister -- the one your parents raised you with, the one that shared your toys -- what if she didn’t just have different hair, or a slightly different nose, but was an entirely different species altogether? Hannah Friedman experiences the Law of the Jungle firsthand in the (dis)comfort of her family home. 

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Monkey Sister

A huge thank you to Hannah Friedman and her parents Alison Pascoe & Dean Friedman f...

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January 15, 2026 56 mins

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.

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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.

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January 8, 2026 44 mins

Can the dreaded Alligator Death Roll actually save your life? One man risks life and limb in the Florida swamplands.

Thank you, Eric Merda, for sharing his story with us!

Eric has been sharing his experience on stage doing stand-up comedy and also as a motivational speaker. Check him out on Instagram!

Produced by Bo Walsh, edited by Anna Sussman, original score by Nick Marks.

Season 17 - Episode 1

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January 1, 2026 52 mins

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.

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December 25, 2025 49 mins

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.

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The Christmas Tree Mafia

Scott Lechner is the king of Christmas trees in Manhattan, nicknamed the “Pontiff of Soho.” But whe...

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December 18, 2025 48 mins

German and his family are stuck behind the walls of a rusty old pencil factory in the jungle. When a Youtuber stumbles onto the scene with a camera, he may be their only hope.

Thank you, to German, Eva, and Sasha. Thanks also to Julia Neusner.

You can see more of Caya’s documentaries about tech and society on his Youtube channel “Slide Bean.”

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December 11, 2025 31 mins

It’s the dawn of hip-hop and 15-year-old Roxanne Shanté is the best battle rapper in Queensbridge NYC. She spits out a hit record in the time it takes for her laundry to dry, for real. She’s bold, controversial and everyone wants to take her down at the “MC Battle for World Supremacy.”

This story contains explicit language, sensitive listeners please be advised.

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December 9, 2025 18 mins

A woman wakes up in a hospital bed with no idea why she’s there. Her perception of reality is questionable. A doctor discovers a possible source for her delusions and what follows is her journey to recovery and back to herself. 

Thank you to Susannah Cahalan for sharing your story with us! Susannah tells the full tale of her descent into madness and rise out of it in her international bestselling memoir Brain on Fire.  She'...

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December 4, 2025 48 mins

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. 

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Code Yellow

A teenage hacker inspired by “Mr. Robot” takes on his principal, teachers, and the Board of Education.

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November 27, 2025 49 mins

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. Plus, Don Reed transports himself to 1970.

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.

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November 20, 2025 49 mins

Jen Angel is a beloved cupcake baker whose life was taken in a smash and grab gone wrong. Now a young man accused of the crime has his future hanging in the balance. Cries for justice, retribution and reason all collide as everyone tries to figure out “What Would Jen Do?”

This episode contains graphic imagery and strong language. Please take care while listening.

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