Have you ever wanted something so badly you’d do anything to make it happen? Sixteen-year-old Mohamed decides to dig deep in his religion to take the next step with his crush. There’s no love like young love… especially when it’s a secret. This story contains strong language, discusses sexuality, and mentions corporal punishment. Please take care while listening. BIG thanks to Mohamed Ali for sharing his story with us! Mohamed is an artist and comedian, he just got back to Canada after spending the last few years working and performing in Southeast Asia. Check out his Instagram! Special thanks to Zahra Noorbakhsh. Big thanks as well to Zaiba Hasan &amp; her crew from the podcast Mommying While Muslim. Produced by Regina Bediako, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot Snap Music Spotlight: “Honest” by Jada Imani (produced by Dakim) Jada Imani is an East St. Louis-born, Bay Area-raised Hip-Hop R&amp;B artist and organizer. In addition to a whole bunch of great music, Jada recently launched a new product line called “Good For The Soul”. Be sure to check out her Patreon and follow her on social media! This song comes to us from the compilation Water For The Town Vol. 4, a project series from SmartBomb created to raise mutual aid and awareness for various organizations and grassroots movements doing vital work right here in Oakland. The song is produced by Dakim, be sure to check out more of Dakim’s music and follow them on Instagram! Snap Classic - Season 14 - Episode 34

Have you ever wanted something so badly you’d do anything to make it happen? Sixteen-year-old Mohamed decides to dig deep in his religion to take the next step with his crush. There’s no love like young love… especially when it’s a secret. This story contains strong language, discusses sexuality, and mentions corporal punishment. Please take care while listening. BIG thanks to Mohamed Ali for sharing his story with us! Mohamed is an artist and comedian, he just got back to Canada after spending the last few years working and performing in Southeast Asia. Check out his <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mohamed.a.ali/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram!</a> Special thanks to Zahra Noorbakhsh. Big thanks as well to Zaiba Hasan &amp; her crew from the podcast <a href="https://mommyingwhilemuslim.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mommying While Muslim</a>. Produced by Regina Bediako, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot Snap Music Spotlight: <a href="https://smartbomboakland.bandcamp.com/album/water-for-the-town-v-4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Honest”</a> by Jada Imani (produced by Dakim) <a href="https://www.jadaimani.info/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jada Imani</a> is an East St. Louis-born, Bay Area-raised Hip-Hop R&amp;B artist and organizer. In addition to a whole bunch of great music, Jada recently launched a new product line called <a href="https://jadaimani.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Good For The Soul”</a>. Be sure to check out her <a href="http://patreon.com/JadaImani510" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> and follow her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jadaimani510/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">social media</a>! This song comes to us from the compilation <a href="https://smartbomboakland.bandcamp.com/album/water-for-the-town-v-4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Water For The Town Vol. 4</a>, a project series from <a href="http://smartbomboakland.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SmartBomb</a> created to raise mutual aid and awareness for various organizations and grassroots movements doing vital work right here in Oakland. The song is produced by <a href="https://ddustdirect.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dakim</a>, be sure to check out more of Dakim’s music and follow them on <a href="http://instagram.com/dddakim" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>! Snap Classic - Season 14 - Episode 34

The Loophole - Snap Classic

Nelufar grew up with a Muslim upbringing, and she’s about to dig into a ritual that’s at the center of her religion: the daily call to prayer. It’s a practice uniting 1.8 billion Muslims around the world. But, for a lot of reasons, Nelufar never felt completely comfortable responding to that call. So Nelufar, she tries a slightly different approach. This episode comes to us from our friends at Ritually. It’s Nelufar Hedayat’s new podcast, from Brazen Media. And In each episode, she tries out a new spiritual or wellness ritual to find out if practicing it can actually make you feel better. Want to hear more? Listen to Ritually wherever you get your podcasts! BIG thanks to the entire Ritually team over there for their work on this beautiful piece: Sarah Kendal, Susie Armitage, Clair Urbahn, Troy Holmes, Bradley Hope, Tom Wright, Mariangel Gonzales, Lucy Woods, Charlotte Cooper, Francesca Gilardi Quadrio Curzio, Nour Abdel Latif, Megan Dean, Ryan Ho, and Julien Pradier. Ritually’s theme music is by Amaroun. Original music is by Jay Brown. Artwork by Ryan Ho and Julien Pradier Season 14 - Episode 33

Nelufar grew up with a Muslim upbringing, and she’s about to dig into a ritual that’s at the center of her religion: the daily call to prayer. It’s a practice uniting 1.8 billion Muslims around the world. But, for a lot of reasons, Nelufar never felt completely comfortable responding to that call. So Nelufar, she tries a slightly different approach. This episode comes to us from our friends at <a href="https://www.ritually.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ritually</a>. It’s Nelufar Hedayat’s new podcast, from <a href="https://projectbrazen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brazen Media.</a> And In each episode, she tries out a new spiritual or wellness ritual to find out if practicing it can actually make you feel better. Want to hear more? Listen to <a href="https://www.ritually.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ritually </a>wherever you get your podcasts! BIG thanks to the entire Ritually team over there for their work on this beautiful piece: Sarah Kendal, Susie Armitage, Clair Urbahn, Troy Holmes, Bradley Hope, Tom Wright, Mariangel Gonzales, Lucy Woods, Charlotte Cooper, Francesca Gilardi Quadrio Curzio, Nour Abdel Latif, Megan Dean, Ryan Ho, and Julien Pradier. Ritually’s theme music is by Amaroun. Original music is by Jay Brown. Artwork by Ryan Ho and Julien Pradier Season 14 - Episode 33

A Feminist Call to Prayer from Ritually

Two comic story tellers, Dino Archie and James Judd, bring you love, bromance and a summer camp exorcism with sock puppets. This episode contains explicit language. STORIES The Legend of Sweet Foot Comedian Dino Archie got into a bar fight that blossomed into a bromance. The bond with his soulmate ripens over crab trapping, bankruptcy, and the Ghost of Christmas Future. Camp Exorcist Comedian James Judd dreams of being kidnapped, falling in love with a human hair blanket, and a church camp exorcism…you know, the kind with googly-eyed sock puppets. Original Music by Bells Atlas  Artwork by Teo Ducot Snap Classic - Season 14 - Episode 32

Two comic story tellers, Dino Archie and James Judd, bring you love, bromance and a summer camp exorcism with sock puppets. This episode contains explicit language. STORIES The Legend of Sweet Foot Comedian <a href="http://www.dinoarchie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dino Archie</a> got into a bar fight that blossomed into a bromance. The bond with his soulmate ripens over crab trapping, bankruptcy, and the Ghost of Christmas Future. Camp Exorcist Comedian <a href="https://jamesbjudd.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">James Judd</a> dreams of being kidnapped, falling in love with a human hair blanket, and a church camp exorcism…you know, the kind with googly-eyed sock puppets. Original Music by <a href="https://www.bellsatlas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bells Atlas </a> Artwork by Teo Ducot Snap Classic - Season 14 - Episode 32

The Social Experiment - Snap Classic

Strapped in a harness, on the edge of a mountain, the snow bridge lets out a hollow crack as it gives way. The story of two climbers whose fates are intertwined by a length of rope. Big thanks to Jim Davidson for sharing his story! Jim wrote a book with Kevin Vaughan about surviving the fall on Mt. Rainier, called The Ledge. He also wrote a book about his experiences during and after the Nepal earthquake called The Next Everest. Check them out! Original score by Renzo Gorrio, produced by Justin Kramon, artwork by Teo Ducot Season 14 - Episode 31

Strapped in a harness, on the edge of a mountain, the snow bridge lets out a hollow crack as it gives way. The story of two climbers whose fates are intertwined by a length of rope. Big thanks to Jim Davidson for sharing his story! Jim wrote a book with Kevin Vaughan about surviving the fall on Mt. Rainier, called <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ledge-Inspirational-Story-Friendship-Survival/dp/0345523202/ref=asc_df_0345523202/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=312034012759&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=5860551383633895181&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9031107&amp;hvtargid=pla-569606112944&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Ledge. </a>He also wrote a book about his experiences during and after the Nepal earthquake called <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Next-Everest-Surviving-Mountains-Resilience/dp/1250272297/ref=asc_df_1250272297/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=475810642005&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=11216118860422015186&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9031107&amp;hvtargid=pla-1038062125175&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Next Everest.</a> Check them out! Original score by Renzo Gorrio, produced by Justin Kramon, artwork by Teo Ducot Season 14 - Episode 31

The Ledge

Weed brownies, firefighting, and friendship. Amazing stories by friends, about the friend you did not expect. STORIES Weed Brownies At school, Alia Volz was a weird kid without a lot of friends. She had a secret... after school, she’d go home and help her mom make and sell weed brownies all over San Francisco. But one day, Alia discovered something about her mom’s business that turned her secret into a burden that was far more painful than she could have imagined. Thank you, Alia, for sharing your story with Snap! Produced by Shaina Shealy, original score by Doug Stuart Up in Smoke Firefighting runs through Nyge’s bloodline. But he had no idea what it would cost to pursue this family dream. This story was produced by YR Media's Adult ISH podcast. Adult ISH is a culture, advice, and storytelling show about #adulting, that is produced entirely by folks who are "almost adults". It’s distributed by PRX’s Radiotopia. Listen to more episodes of Adult ISH and subscribe! Produced by Nyge Turner and Davey Kim, sound design by Clay Xavier, Marcel Angelo, and Davey Kim Letters from Lockdown Thank you to all of our storytellers from around the world for sharing your stories with us! Artwork by Teo Ducot Season 14 - Episode 30

Weed brownies, firefighting, and friendship. Amazing stories by friends, about the friend you did not expect. STORIES Weed Brownies At school, Alia Volz was a weird kid without a lot of friends. She had a secret... after school, she’d go home and help her mom make and sell weed brownies all over San Francisco. But one day, Alia discovered something about her mom’s business that turned her secret into a burden that was far more painful than she could have imagined. Thank you, Alia, for sharing your story with Snap! Produced by Shaina Shealy, original score by Doug Stuart Up in Smoke Firefighting runs through Nyge’s bloodline. But he had no idea what it would cost to pursue this family dream. This story was produced by YR Media's Adult ISH podcast. Adult ISH is a culture, advice, and storytelling show about <a href="https://soundcloud.com/tags/adulting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#adulting</a>, that is produced entirely by folks who are "almost adults". It’s distributed by PRX’s Radiotopia. Listen to more episodes of Adult ISH and subscribe! Produced by Nyge Turner and Davey Kim, sound design by Clay Xavier, Marcel Angelo, and Davey Kim Letters from Lockdown Thank you to all of our storytellers from around the world for sharing your stories with us! Artwork by Teo Ducot Season 14 - Episode 30

Buds - Snap Classic

Yohance Lacour is writing plays and selling weed on the south side of Chicago in the 90's. When a young black boy nearby is attacked in "the wrong part of town" Yohance knows he must respond not just with words, but action. Sensitive listeners should know that this story references a racist hate crime and contains racist language. You Didn’t See Nothin’ is a production of the Invisible Institute and USG Audio. The podcast is written and reported by Yohance Lacour with Bill Healy, Dana Brozostkelleher, Erisa Apantaku and Sarah Geis. Sound design, mixing, and music supervision by Steven Jackson and Phil Dmochowski at the Audio Non-Visual Company. Original music by Taka Yasuzawa and Alex Sugiura. Executive produced by Alison Flowers and Jamie Kalven for the Invisible Institute, and Josh Bloch for USG Audio. Production support by Jennifer Sears. Fact-checking by Angely Mercado. Archival audio used in this episode is from C-Span, CBS Evening News, NPR, MSNBC, NBC News, WBEZ, Dateline, CNN, WTTW, Universal Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Youtube, CBS Chicago, The Today Show, WMag, and Conus. Listen to the rest of You Didn't See Nothin’ wherever you get your podcasts or at usgaudio.com Season 14 - Episode 29

Yohance Lacour is writing plays and selling weed on the south side of Chicago in the 90's. When a young black boy nearby is attacked in "the wrong part of town" Yohance knows he must respond not just with words, but action. Sensitive listeners should know that this story references a racist hate crime and contains racist language. <a href="https://www.usgaudio.com/podcast/you-didnt-see-nothin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You Didn’t See Nothin’</a> is a production of the <a href="https://invisible.institute/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Invisible Institute</a> and <a href="https://www.usgaudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">USG Audio</a>. The podcast is written and reported by Yohance Lacour with Bill Healy, Dana Brozostkelleher, Erisa Apantaku and Sarah Geis. Sound design, mixing, and music supervision by Steven Jackson and Phil Dmochowski at the Audio Non-Visual Company. Original music by Taka Yasuzawa and Alex Sugiura. Executive produced by Alison Flowers and Jamie Kalven for the Invisible Institute, and Josh Bloch for USG Audio. Production support by Jennifer Sears. Fact-checking by Angely Mercado. Archival audio used in this episode is from C-Span, CBS Evening News, NPR, MSNBC, NBC News, WBEZ, Dateline, CNN, WTTW, Universal Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Youtube, CBS Chicago, The Today Show, WMag, and Conus. Listen to the rest of <a href="https://www.usgaudio.com/podcast/you-didnt-see-nothin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You Didn't See Nothin’</a> wherever you get your podcasts or at <a href="https://www.usgaudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">usgaudio.com</a> Season 14 - Episode 29

Young Black Male from You Didn't See Nothin' 

A man walks off the side of a California highway, deep into the patchy grassland, to build a life away from the rest of the world. And a storyteller travels through a Chicago neighborhood with his grandmother… into a time machine. STORIES The Hitchhiker's Guide To America A man walks off the side of a California highway, deep into the patchy grassland, to build a life away from the rest of the world. Sensitive listeners should know that this story contains a description of a car accident. Thank you, Gregory, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Tessa Paoli, original score by Derek Barber Time Traveler A few weeks ago, writer and performer Jacoby Cochran walked through a Chicago neighborhood and into a time machine. That’s where the story begins… This story contains explicit language and references racial violence. Please take care while listening. Thank you, Jacoby, for sharing your story with us! For more of Jacoby’s work, please head on over to jacobycochran.com. Produced by Regina Bediako &amp; Anna Sussman, original score by Clay Xavier Artwork by Teo Ducot

A man walks off the side of a California highway, deep into the patchy grassland, to build a life away from the rest of the world. And a storyteller travels through a Chicago neighborhood with his grandmother… into a time machine. STORIES The Hitchhiker's Guide To America A man walks off the side of a California highway, deep into the patchy grassland, to build a life away from the rest of the world. Sensitive listeners should know that this story contains a description of a car accident. Thank you, Gregory, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Tessa Paoli, original score by Derek Barber Time Traveler A few weeks ago, writer and performer Jacoby Cochran walked through a Chicago neighborhood and into a time machine. That’s where the story begins… This story contains explicit language and references racial violence. Please take care while listening. Thank you, Jacoby, for sharing your story with us! For more of <a href="https://twitter.com/Coby_Cochran" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jacoby’s</a> work, please head on over to <a href="http://jacobycochran.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jacobycochran.com</a>. Produced by Regina Bediako &amp; Anna Sussman, original score by <a href="https://clayxavier.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clay Xavier</a> Artwork by Teo Ducot

The Hitchhiker's Guide To America - Snap Classic

A man sages houses in his Southern Cheyenne community to rid them of unwanted powers and spirts. But when he encounters a stubborn entity he must step into his own power. And a work retreat in the jungle brings a doctor face-to-face with its protector. This week on Snap, we’re bringing you supernatural stories from our evil twin podcast, Spooked. For more stories from the other side of the veil — listen to Spooked for free on any podcast platform! STORIES Always Be Polite John Henson regularly smokes off houses for his friends and family. He’s learned to do it through years of observing family members.  Now he is trusted by his Native Southern Cheyenne community to do it for others.He comes in, prays for the home, and goes on his way. But when he encounters a very stubborn entity outside his friend’s home, he has to step into his own power and get it to go, all while being polite. BIG thanks to, John Henson, for sharing your story with us! Original score by Leon Morimoto, produced by Chris Hambrick &amp; Anne Ford Pee Afraid Dr. Aammton Alias has a work retreat in the jungle. And when he gets there … he’s gotta go. Thank you, Dr. Aammton, for sharing your story! Original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff, produced by Anne Ford Artwork by Teo Ducot Season 14 - Episode 27

A man sages houses in his Southern Cheyenne community to rid them of unwanted powers and spirts. But when he encounters a stubborn entity he must step into his own power. And a work retreat in the jungle brings a doctor face-to-face with its protector. This week on Snap, we’re bringing you supernatural stories from our evil twin podcast, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snap-judgment-presents-spooked/id1279361017" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spooked.</a> For more stories from the other side of the veil — listen to Spooked for free on any podcast platform! STORIES Always Be Polite John Henson regularly smokes off houses for his friends and family. He’s learned to do it through years of observing family members.  Now he is trusted by his Native Southern Cheyenne community to do it for others.He comes in, prays for the home, and goes on his way. But when he encounters a very stubborn entity outside his friend’s home, he has to step into his own power and get it to go, all while being polite. BIG thanks to, John Henson, for sharing your story with us! Original score by Leon Morimoto, produced by Chris Hambrick &amp; Anne Ford Pee Afraid Dr. Aammton Alias has a work retreat in the jungle. And when he gets there … he’s gotta go. Thank you, Dr. Aammton, for sharing your story! Original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff, produced by Anne Ford Artwork by Teo Ducot Season 14 - Episode 27

Smoke and Water

Some of the best storytellers around have gathered to tell stories. Not for a huge audience -- but for each other. Snap presents, “Backstage III.” An episode made of love and laughter featuring Glynn Washington, Shannon Cason, Dino Archie, Joyce Lee, Don Reed, and Dr. Ray Christian! This episode contains explicit language and discusses firearms. Sensitive listeners please be advised. Thank you to all the amazing storytellers! Dino Archie is tearing up the comedy world with a brand new special on YouTube, Toxic But Safe. Joyce Lee's got a book coming out. Don Reed is touring his one man performance, The Never Too Late Show. Dr. Ray Christian is combining forces with The Moth for the return his podcast, What's Ray Saying. You can hear more of Shannon Cason’s brutally honest storytelling on his podcast, Homemade Stories. Produced by Mark Ristich. The original Backstage episodes were produced by Nikka Singh. Season 14 - Episode 26

Some of the best storytellers around have gathered to tell stories. Not for a huge audience -- but for each other. Snap presents, “Backstage III.” An episode made of love and laughter featuring Glynn Washington, Shannon Cason, Dino Archie, Joyce Lee, Don Reed, and Dr. Ray Christian! This episode contains explicit language and discusses firearms. Sensitive listeners please be advised. Thank you to all the amazing storytellers! <a href="https://twitter.com/DinoArchie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dino Archie</a> is tearing up the comedy world with a brand new special on YouTube, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KcIgSjRm74" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Toxic But Safe</a>. Joyce Lee's got a book coming out. <a href="https://twitter.com/donreedwow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Don Reed</a> is touring his one man performance, <a href="https://www.theatermania.com/shows/san-francisco-theater/the-never-too-late-show-starring-don-reed-2022-2023-berkeley_403852/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Never Too Late Show</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/WhatsRaySaying" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Ray Christian</a> is combining forces with <a href="https://themoth.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw7aqkBhDPARIsAKGa0oLOE75LAm2sfR7Mks2wSQUtmUXtUeA6_uBh7IrtS4rEehP4nTP-h8kaAmpZEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Moth</a> for the return his podcast, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-ray-saying/id1097310592" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What's Ray Saying</a>. You can hear more of Shannon Cason’s brutally honest storytelling on his podcast, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shannon-casons-homemade-stories/id344499708" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homemade Stories.</a> Produced by Mark Ristich. The original Backstage episodes were produced by Nikka Singh. Season 14 - Episode 26

Backstage III

As kids many of us dreamt of building and playing in a tree house. For Donald Vaughn, also known as “fish”, that became his everyday reality… but it was far from a dream. Cold, hungry and all alone, Vaughn was kicked out of his house at 11 years old, and built a makeshift treehouse in order to survive. Anthony Ivy, an Uncuffed producer at Solano State prison, asked Vaughn to share his nightmare of being unloved, unkept and isolated. Thank you, Donald Vaughn, for sharing your story! This piece comes from our friends at Uncuffed. You can listen to KALW’s Uncuffed, for more stories produced inside California state prisons, wherever you get your podcasts. Follow @WeAreUncuffed on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. To learn more, sign up for Uncuffed news, and support the program at www.weareuncuffed.org Produced by Anthony Ivy Sound design by Eric "Maserati-E" Abercrombie Edited by Andrew Stelzer and Sonia Paul Artwork by Teo Ducot Uncuffed’s work in prisons is supported by the California Arts Council, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and donations from listeners. The producers fact-check content to the best of their ability. Content is approved by an information officer. Season 14 - Episode 25

As kids many of us dreamt of building and playing in a tree house. For Donald Vaughn, also known as “fish”, that became his everyday reality… but it was far from a dream. Cold, hungry and all alone, Vaughn was kicked out of his house at 11 years old, and built a makeshift treehouse in order to survive. Anthony Ivy, an Uncuffed producer at Solano State prison, asked Vaughn to share his nightmare of being unloved, unkept and isolated. Thank you, Donald Vaughn, for sharing your story! This piece comes from our friends at <a href="https://www.kalw.org/projects/uncuffed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Uncuffed</a>. You can listen to <a href="https://www.kalw.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KALW</a>’s <a href="https://www.kalw.org/projects/uncuffed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Uncuffed</a>, for more stories produced inside California state prisons, wherever you get your podcasts. Follow @WeAreUncuffed on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/we.are.uncuffed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/weareuncuffed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/weareuncuffed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. To learn more, sign up for Uncuffed news, and support the program at <a href="http://www.weareuncuffed.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.weareuncuffed.org</a> Produced by Anthony Ivy Sound design by Eric "Maserati-E" Abercrombie Edited by Andrew Stelzer and Sonia Paul Artwork by Teo Ducot Uncuffed’s work in prisons is supported by the California Arts Council, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and donations from listeners. The producers fact-check content to the best of their ability. Content is approved by an information officer. Season 14 - Episode 25

The Kid Who Built An Urban Tree House To Survive from Uncuffed

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.

Great pod, really enjoyed the 4/1/20 ep 👍👍 keep it up you rock!!  🙂💯

Great pod

I always enjoy Snap but this one is special.

Best so ever?

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.

Snap Judgment

A good samaritan pulls over to the side of the road to help a family in distress. A few weeks later, he realizes something is wrong. This episode contains some graphic imagery and strong language, sensitive listeners please be advised. BIG love and thanks so much to Dr. Ray Christian for sharing his story with us. If you loved his story he’s got plenty more on his podcast “What’s Ray Saying.” Produced by Nikka Singh, original score by Lauryn Newson Sound design by Pat Mesiti-Miller Artwork by Teo Ducot Season 11 - Episode 39

A good samaritan pulls over to the side of the road to help a family in distress. A few weeks later, he realizes something is wrong. This episode contains some graphic imagery and strong language, sensitive listeners please be advised. BIG love and thanks so much to <a href="https://twitter.com/WhatsRaySaying" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Ray Christian</a> for sharing his story with us. If you loved his story he’s got plenty more on his podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-ray-saying/id1097310592" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“What’s Ray Saying.”</a> Produced by Nikka Singh, original score by Lauryn Newson Sound design by Pat Mesiti-Miller Artwork by Teo Ducot Season 11 - Episode 39

The Crossroad

The human mind can play tricks on you... A father of five and devout Mormon is dragged into a world that upends everything he knows to be true. And a young man comes to terms with his mother’s profound mental illness. STORIES "Tracy: My Ride-or-Die" When Adult ISH host Nyge Turner turned 17, he became the caretaker for his ride-or-die: Tracy. His mom. This story was produced by YR Media's Adult ISH podcast (Mom ISH episode). Adult ISH is a culture, advice, and storytelling show about #adulting, that is produced entirely by folks who are "almost adults." It’s distributed by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to subscribe and listen here! "A Short Stay In Hell" A father of five and devout Mormon is dragged into a world that upends everything he knows to be true. This story comes to us from Believable, a new podcast from Narratively about how our stories define who we are. Each episode dives into a personal, eye-opening story where narratives conflict and different perspectives about the truth collide.

The human mind can play tricks on you... A father of five and devout Mormon is dragged into a world that upends everything he knows to be true. And a young man comes to terms with his mother’s profound mental illness. STORIES "Tracy: My Ride-or-Die" When <a href="https://yr.media/adult-ish/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adult ISH</a> host Nyge Turner turned 17, he became the caretaker for his ride-or-die: Tracy. His mom. This story was produced by <a href="https://yr.media/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YR Media</a>'s <a href="https://yr.media/adult-ish/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adult ISH</a> podcast (Mom ISH episode). Adult ISH is a culture, advice, and storytelling show about #adulting, that is produced entirely by folks who are "almost adults." It’s distributed by PRX’s <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>. Be sure to subscribe and listen <a href="https://yr.media/adult-ish/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>! "A Short Stay In Hell" A father of five and devout Mormon is dragged into a world that upends everything he knows to be true. This story comes to us from <a href="https://narratively.com/podcasts/believable/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Believable</a>, a new podcast from <a href="https://narratively.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Narratively</a> about how our stories define who we are. Each episode dives into a personal, eye-opening story where narratives conflict and different perspectives about the truth collide.

Head Games

A headless chicken proves sometimes urban legends are true, playground bullies expose dark secrets during a “pantsing” epidemic, and a young man comes out to his parents. We are grateful to tell stories and we are so so thankful for you Snappas! For all the love and support you have shown this crazy ridiculous enterprise that is Snap Judgment, thank you. Season 10 Episode 33

A headless chicken proves sometimes urban legends are true, playground bullies expose dark secrets during a “pantsing” epidemic, and a young man comes out to his parents. We are grateful to tell stories and we are so so thankful for you Snappas! For all the love and support you have shown this crazy ridiculous enterprise that is Snap Judgment, thank you. Season 10 Episode 33

The 2019 Gratitude Special

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 she responds to a call that changes everything. This story discusses suicide and violence. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. Season 11 - Episode 4

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 she responds to a call that changes everything. This story discusses suicide and violence. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. Season 11 - Episode 4

Watching Over Mountain Village

A woman’s voice changes forever, following a stroke-like episode. A man living in Alaska continues to hear rumors about the elusive blue bear. When he goes out searching for one, he ends up finding... something much different. And a girl gains magical powers that lead to an irreversible and terrible chain of events. 

A woman’s voice changes forever, following a stroke-like episode. A man living in Alaska continues to hear rumors about the elusive blue bear. When he goes out searching for one, he ends up finding... something much different. And a girl gains magical powers that lead to an irreversible and terrible chain of events.

Godsend - Snap Classic

What’s keeping you from feeling proud today? We’re exploring that question with a special Snap two-for-one: SHAMEBOOTH, a traveling art installation, hotline, and podcast featuring the voices of real people sharing their shame, and “Quiet Is Best,” a story from Julie Lindahl about her shocking discovery of a secret -- and shameful -- family legacy. Content advisory: These stories detail substances, violence/graphic images of Nazi Germany, and sexual assault. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. STORIES: SHAMEBOOTH Recordings SHAMEBOOTH explores the science &amp; psychology behind one of the most intense and isolating emotions a person can feel by capturing the voices of real people who step into a refurbished phone booth to speak their truths. It has become an art installation, podcast, hotline, live event space, and movement to help people get proud. A very big thank you to all of the brave people who stepped into the SHAMEBOOTH, baring their souls. For more, head on over to SHAMEBOOTH and subscribe to the podcast! SHAMEBOOTH’s creator and host is Paula Williams. The podcast is produced by the fine folks at SOUND MADE PUBLIC: Tania Ketenjian, Philip Wood, and Katie McCutcheon. Production assistance was by Snap’s Regina Bediako. “Quiet is Best” - Snap Classic When Julie Lindahl discovered that her grandfather had been an active member of the German SS, she decided to return to the scene of his crimes. But her grandmother made things difficult. Thank you, Julie, for sharing your story with Snap! A version of this story was originally produced for the podcast Kind World. For more, please make sure to check out Julie Lindahl’s book, The Pendulum: A Granddaughther’s Search for Her Family’s Forbidden Nazi Past. Produced by Erika Lantz, original score by Leon Morimoto with production assistance by Liz Mak Artwork by Teo Ducot Sound design by Pat Mesiti-Miller Season 11 - Episode 28

What’s keeping you from feeling proud today? We’re exploring that question with a special Snap two-for-one: <a href="https://shamebooth.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SHAMEBOOTH</a>, a traveling art installation, hotline, and podcast featuring the voices of real people sharing their shame, and “Quiet Is Best,” a story from Julie Lindahl about her shocking discovery of a secret -- and shameful -- family legacy. Content advisory: These stories detail substances, violence/graphic images of Nazi Germany, and sexual assault. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. STORIES: SHAMEBOOTH Recordings <a href="https://shamebooth.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SHAMEBOOTH</a> explores the science &amp; psychology behind one of the most intense and isolating emotions a person can feel by capturing the voices of real people who step into a refurbished phone booth to speak their truths. It has become an art installation, podcast, hotline, live event space, and movement to help people get proud. A very big thank you to all of the brave people who stepped into the SHAMEBOOTH, baring their souls. For more, head on over to <a href="https://shamebooth.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SHAMEBOOTH</a> and subscribe to the <a href="https://shamebooth.org/category/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcast</a>! SHAMEBOOTH’s creator and host is Paula Williams. The podcast is produced by the fine folks at <a href="https://www.soundmadepublic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SOUND MADE PUBLIC</a>: Tania Ketenjian, Philip Wood, and Katie McCutcheon. Production assistance was by Snap’s Regina Bediako. “Quiet is Best” - Snap Classic When Julie Lindahl discovered that her grandfather had been an active member of the German SS, she decided to return to the scene of his crimes. But her grandmother made things difficult. Thank you, Julie, for sharing your story with Snap! A version of this story was originally produced for the podcast <a href="https://www.wbur.org/kindworld" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kind World</a>. For more, please make sure to check out Julie Lindahl’s book, <a href="http://www.julielindahl.com/english.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Pendulum: A Granddaughther’s Search for Her Family’s Forbidden Nazi Past</a>. Produced by Erika Lantz, original score by Leon Morimoto with production assistance by Liz Mak Artwork by Teo Ducot Sound design by Pat Mesiti-Miller Season 11 - Episode 28

Shame 

A loan shark crusades against the dark side of the payday industry, after running a risky business. A student discovers a kid named Hitler at college orientation, leading to a search for more Hitler’s. And a survivor of criminalization and state violence performs as a means of healing.

A loan shark crusades against the dark side of the payday industry, after running a risky business. A student discovers a kid named Hitler at college orientation, leading to a search for more Hitler’s. And a survivor of criminalization and state violence performs as a means of healing.

Notorious - 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. 

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.

Pt 2: The Search for No Name Aporva

BOO! Get the NEW Spooked Podcast now at SpookedPodcast.org.  Border Bogeyman Rocky Elmore used to work down by the border during long pitch-black nights in the desert. It was so dark you never knew who or what was out there. Rocky’s previous story with Snap Judgment was The Phantom Border Patrol Agent. For more stories of natural and supernatural happenings on the border, be sure to check out Rocky’s book, Out On Foot: Nightly Patrols and Ghostly Tales of A U.S. Border Patrol Agent and his website, RockyElmore.com Tooki Man Trekking in Indonesia, Ian and Stuart wander off the beaten path.  There, a broken man tells them he knows the way to magic . . . The Trail of Polaroids After arriving home from work, Douglas Leach saw a Polaroid lying on his front step. He picked it up. He shouldn't have. . . Past Life Detective Detective Bob Snow could never have imagined that the toughest case of his entire career, would be an investigation into his own past....life.  Check out Bob Snow’s books here.  Season 8 Episode 19

BOO! Get the NEW Spooked Podcast now at <a href="http://SpookedPodcast.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpookedPodcast.org</a>.  Border Bogeyman Rocky Elmore used to work down by the border during long pitch-black nights in the desert. It was so dark you never knew who or what was out there. Rocky’s previous story with Snap Judgment was <a href="http://snapjudgment.org/phantom-border-patrol-agent-snap-728" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Phantom Border Patrol Agent</a>. For more stories of natural and supernatural happenings on the border, be sure to check out Rocky’s book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Out-Foot-Nightly-Patrols-Ghostly/dp/0692488383" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Out On Foot: Nightly Patrols and Ghostly Tales of A U.S. Border Patrol Agent</a> and his website, <a href="http://rockyelmore.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RockyElmore.com</a> Tooki Man Trekking in Indonesia, Ian and Stuart wander off the beaten path.  There, a broken man tells them he knows the way to magic . . . The Trail of Polaroids After arriving home from work, Douglas Leach saw a Polaroid lying on his front step. He picked it up. He shouldn't have. . . Past Life Detective Detective Bob Snow could never have imagined that the toughest case of his entire career, would be an investigation into his own past....life.  Check out Bob Snow’s books here.  Season 8 Episode 19

Campfire Tales IV - Primal

We're bringing you Spooked tales about ladies who lurk, haunt and aren't messing around. Be afraid. STORIES Barbara Nichols Pond Ever since a little girl died a watery death, the kids in Johnston County steer clear of the pond. Years later, Todd thinks that she might just be avenging her untimely end. Thank you, Todd Narron for being our tour guide in the mysterious American South. If you want more stories from Todd, check out his incredible books: Country Stories of Ghosts and Bad Men &amp;  Country Stories of Ghosts and Bad Men: Series 2 - The Dead Ones.  Produced by Anna Sussman, original score by Renzo Gorrio Room 324 A film producer visits one of the most iconic haunted places in the world: The Stanley Hotel. He doesn’t believe in ghosts at all. But he’s about to question reality. A big thanks to Daniel Noah for sharing this story with us. Daniel is the cohost of SpectreVision's Visitations Podcast, a Shudder Original. Produced by Eliza Smith, original score by Davey Kim Artwork by: Teo Ducot Snap Season 10 Episode 28 Want more Spooked? There are 26 new episodes of Spooked coming this season each week through Halloween and into a spooky November. To listen to them all, download the Luminary mobile app or go to LuminaryPodcasts.com. And remember, don't turn out the lights...

We're bringing you Spooked tales about ladies who lurk, haunt and aren't messing around. Be afraid. STORIES Barbara Nichols Pond Ever since a little girl died a watery death, the kids in Johnston County steer clear of the pond. Years later, Todd thinks that she might just be avenging her untimely end. Thank you, Todd Narron for being our tour guide in the mysterious American South. If you want more stories from Todd, check out his incredible books: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Country-Stories-Ghosts-Bad-Men/dp/1514759187" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Country Stories of Ghosts and Bad Men</a> &amp;  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LMDX587/ref=redir_mob" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Country Stories of Ghosts and Bad Men: Series 2 - The Dead Ones.</a> Produced by Anna Sussman, original score by Renzo Gorrio Room 324 A film producer visits one of the most iconic haunted places in the world: The Stanley Hotel. He doesn’t believe in ghosts at all. But he’s about to question reality. A big thanks to Daniel Noah for sharing this story with us. Daniel is the cohost of <a href="http://spectrevision.com/companyx/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpectreVision</a>'s <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/visitations-with-elijah-wood-and-daniel-noah/id1465141490" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visitations Podcast</a>, a <a href="https://www.shudder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shudder</a> Original. Produced by Eliza Smith, original score by Davey Kim Artwork by: Teo Ducot Snap Season 10 Episode 28 Want more Spooked? There are 26 new episodes of <a href="https://luminary.link/OF8c2ygBkZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spooked</a> coming this season each week through Halloween and into a spooky November. To listen to them all, download the Luminary mobile app or go to <a href="https://luminarypodcasts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LuminaryPodcasts.com</a>. And remember, don't turn out the lights...

Spooked - The Banshees

Martin is a paramedic. He has a gift for saving people’s lives. He also has another, darker, gift--one that he doesn’t want to use. Produced by: Eliza Smith Original Score: Renzo Gorrio Artwork by: Sanaa Khan Season III is ALIVE!! There are 26 new episodes of Spooked coming this season each week through Halloween and into a spooky November. To listen to them all just download the Luminary mobile app or go to LuminaryPodcasts.com Season 10 Episode 22

Martin is a paramedic. He has a gift for saving people’s lives. He also has another, darker, gift--one that he doesn’t want to use. Produced by: Eliza Smith Original Score: Renzo Gorrio Artwork by: <a href="https://sanaakhan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sanaa Khan</a> Season III is ALIVE!! There are 26 new episodes of <a href="https://luminary.link/OF8c2ygBkZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spooked</a> coming this season each week through Halloween and into a spooky November. To listen to them all just download the Luminary mobile app or go to <a href="https://luminarypodcasts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LuminaryPodcasts.com</a> Season 10 Episode 22

Campfire Tales VI - The Thin Place

In a small Croatian town of Vukovar, some 200 people went missing. Years later, a group of investigators with The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia set out on an impossible task to find out who was responsible for these missing people. Season 10 Episode 18

In a small Croatian town of Vukovar, some 200 people went missing. Years later, a group of investigators with The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia set out on an impossible task to find out who was responsible for these missing people. Season 10 Episode 18

Operation Little Flower

An Israeli Defense solider decides to speak out about his violent actions from the past and they come back to haunt him. Season 10 Episode 26

An Israeli Defense solider decides to speak out about his violent actions from the past and they come back to haunt him. Season 10 Episode 26

Turncoat

The story of a chimpanzee and a man whose dream brought disaster to a small American town. This story details violence against animals. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. Season 11 - Episode 6

The story of a chimpanzee and a man whose dream brought disaster to a small American town. This story details violence against animals. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. Season 11 - Episode 6

Zoo Nebraska

An aid worker is held hostage in Iraq, a detective’s toughest case turns out to be an investigation into his own past, and a hauntingly beautiful story of a simple piece of fruit. Snap Classic - Season 7 Episode 18

An aid worker is held hostage in Iraq, a detective’s toughest case turns out to be an investigation into his own past, and a hauntingly beautiful story of a simple piece of fruit. Snap Classic - Season 7 Episode 18

Leap of Faith - Snap Classic

A woman visits a faraway island to meet the last generation of Korea's mermaids. She comes away with an unexpected discovery about motherhood and about herself. Season 11 - Episode 8

A woman visits a faraway island to meet the last generation of Korea's mermaids. She comes away with an unexpected discovery about motherhood and about herself. Season 11 - Episode 8

Haenyeo

A woman revisits remote Indonesian islands where she and thousands of other Vietnamese refugees were once stranded without food, water, or shelter. She returns to this tiny place on the edge of the world... one last time.

A woman revisits remote Indonesian islands where she and thousands of other Vietnamese refugees were once stranded without food, water, or shelter. She returns to this tiny place on the edge of the world... one last time.

Return To Kuku Island - Snap Classic

When one couple learns that their teenage son has been identified as a potential school shooter, they do everything they can to prove that he’s not. Bethany Barnes originally reported this story for The Oregonian - Targeted: A Family and the Quest to Stop the Next School Shooter.  Producer: Nancy López Season 10 Episode 12

When one couple learns that their teenage son has been identified as a potential school shooter, they do everything they can to prove that he’s not. Bethany Barnes originally reported this story for The Oregonian - <a href="https://expo.oregonlive.com/news/erry-2018/06/75f0f464cb3367/targeted_a_family_and_the_ques.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Targeted: A Family and the Quest to Stop the Next School Shooter</a>.  Producer: Nancy López Season 10 Episode 12

No One Calls Me Shooter

It was both a tragedy and a punchline. The story behind a cult that changed the world.  Season 10 Episode 3

It was both a tragedy and a punchline. The story behind a cult that changed the world.  Season 10 Episode 3

Heaven's Gate

Quiet is Best When Julie Lindahl discovered that her grandfather had been an active member of the German SS, she decided to return to the scene of his crimes. But her grandmother made things difficult. Producer: Erika Lantz Like A House On Fire Young Glynn is trying to keep up appearances at school, despite his family’s hardships. Then his house goes up in flames. Performed live in Portland at Revolution Hall. Music composed and performed: BELL'S ATLAS Season 10 Episode 15

Quiet is Best When Julie Lindahl discovered that her grandfather had been an active member of the German SS, she decided to return to the scene of his crimes. But her grandmother made things difficult. Producer: Erika Lantz Like A House On Fire Young Glynn is trying to keep up appearances at school, despite his family’s hardships. Then his house goes up in flames. Performed live in Portland at Revolution Hall. Music composed and performed: <a href="https://www.bellsatlas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BELL'S ATLAS</a> Season 10 Episode 15

The Family Name

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