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Three epic romances, but only one of them makes it into the time capsule. Nichole, Zakiya, and Emmanuel must choose the best Black Love story for the world of the future.This week on Snap, we're featuring an episode from our friends at Our Ancestors Were Messy.Our Ancestors Were Messy, is a podcast covering the gossip, scandals, and pop culture that made headlines in the Black newspapers of segregated communities during the pre-Civil Rights era. On each episode, host Nichole Hill and her guests follow the story of an ancestor in search of opportunity, adventure, love, and a way to beat Jim Crow. Hill and her guests learn the mess - and eventual history - their ancestors make along the way.   You can listen to this incredible show on any podcast platform!Our Ancestors Were Messy is hosted by Nichole Hill (@nicholewthanh). This episode feautres Emmanuel Dzotsi (@newsmanual_) and Zakiya Gibbons (@zak_sauce). Executive Producer A.A. Hernandez. Sound design by Helena de Groot. Story Producer Martina Abrahams Ilunga (@m_tina). Research Producer Chioke I'Anson. Story Editing by Shonte Hill. Show Art by Aseloka Smith.Season 16 - Episode 21 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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: Mother of Eagles.” A Canadian love story.This episode discusses the subject of death and contains strong language, sensitive listeners please be advised.Thank you, Murdo Messer, for sharing your story with us! And all of us here at Snap are thinking fondly of the late Dr. Helene Van Doninck, wherever you are, thank you.Learn more about the Cobequid Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre! Check out animal photos and videos on their Facebook and Twitter.Produced by Nikka Singh, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot.Snap Classic - Season 16 – Episode 20 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

A young woman wakes up in her Beijing dorm room to a call. A strange voice, a man she barely remembers, is asking her a question that will change her destiny. And a doctor hears one of her classical music idols play one of the greatest serenades of all time.STORIESPingA young woman wakes up in her Beijing dorm room to a call. A strange voice,  a man she barely remembers, is asking her a question that will change her destiny.Thank you, Wang Ping, for sharing your story with us! Wang Ping is a poet, writer, photographer, performance and multimedia artist. Want to learn more about her? Check out her website.Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Daniel Riera, artwork by Teo Ducot.“Dying to Tchaikovsky”Family medicine physician Catherine Sonquist Forest listens to one of her classical music idols serenade a dying loved one in the hospital.This story came to us from The Nocturnists podcast, it was told by Catherine Forest, MD. The Nocturnists are a vibrant community of healthcare workers who are celebrating their humanity through storytelling. They have live performances, a podcast, and so much more. Listen & subscribe now!Hosted by Emily Silverman. Produced by Emily Silverman and Marina Poole. Story Development by Adelaide Papazoglou. Sound Engineering by Alberto Hernandez. Assistant Producing by Kirk Klocke. Original theme music by Yosef Munro, additional music by Blue Dot Sessions.Snap Classic - Season 16 – Episode 19 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Outside of Mumbai, in the middle of nowhere, is a beautiful river. One side of the river is cursed. But which side is it?This episode contains strong language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.This story comes to us from our evil-twin, Spooked! You can listen to Spooked on any podcast platform. If you want more supernatural fun, check out Spooked on YouTube.Produced by Anne Ford. Original score by Nicholas Marks. Artwork by Teo Ducot.Season 16 - Episode 18  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In a quiet Ugandan village, Jocelyn waits for her older siblings to sneak back from a forbidden disco, only to hear a sinister night dancer casting enchantments outside her home. When illness strikes her brother, Jocelyn’s family decides to take matters into their own hands. This story comes to us from our evil-twin, Spooked. You can listen to Spooked on any podcast platform! If you want more supernatural fun, check out Spooked on YouTube.Thank you so much, Jocelyn, for sharing your family’s story. Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Clay Xavier, scouted and narrated by Lulu Jemimah, artwork by Teo Ducot.Season 16 - Episode 17 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Carol Shaben, journalist and author of "Into the Abyss," shares a gripping tale inspired by her father's survival of the Wapiti Flight 402 crash. Joined by Erik Vogel, the young pilot, they delve into the chaos of the crash in Northern Canada, revealing emotional struggles and the bonds formed by survivors. The podcast explores survival against freezing temperatures, the weight of guilt, and the powerful connections forged in moments of despair. Through their stories, listeners witness a harrowing journey of loss, resilience, and the extraordinary will to endure.

Krazy George Henderson, a former wood-shop teacher turned professional cheerleader, shares his journey of inventing 'The Wave' and igniting crowds at sporting events. At 80, George still energizes fans for the San Jose Earthquakes. Merritt Riley recounts his thrilling experience as a New York Yankees bat boy during the infamous Pine Tar Game, filled with tension and unexpected emotions. Together, their stories explore the passion and legacy of sports culture, revealing how one man's idea reshaped crowd engagement forever.

Love is sweeter than reason... Lupita Nyong'o asks, "How far would you go for family?" Her cousins and her sister spill the tea on a legendary nursing mishap, and a Nigerian barrister pours her love into a signature dish for a delivery across the globe. This week on Snap, we're featuring stories from our limited series Mind Your Own!STORIES"Sister Trouble"Lupita, her sister Fiona, and cousins Kitt, Tawi, and Mich get together to recount a legendary nursing mishap.Produced by David Exumé, with assistance from Fiona Nyong’o. Original score by Clay Xavier."Oha Soup"Joan, a Nigerian barrister, pours all her love into her signature dish just so she can hand-deliver it for her daughter’s graduation in New York.Produced by Priscilla Alabi and David Exumé. Original score by Jeremy Uwah.Many thanks to Kitt, Tawi, Mich, and Fiona for joining us! And to Joan Okwuosa and her daughter (and Story Scout!) Ashley Okwuosa for sharing their story.Original Mind Your Own theme song by Sandra Lawson-Ndu AKA Sandu Ndu x Peachcurls ft. Ehiorobo. "Sister Trouble" and "Oha Soup" come from Mind Your Own, a storytelling show hosted and produced by Lupita Nyong'o, that navigates what it means to belong all from an African perspective. You can listen to all ten episodes of Mind Your Own on any podcast platform! Managing Editor: Regina Bediako. Director of Production: Marisa Dodge. Series Producers: David Exumé and Priscilla Alabi. Music Supervisor: Sandra Lawson-Ndu. Story Scouts: Ashley Okwuosa, Fiona Nyong’o, Jessica Kariisa, Lesedi Oluko Moche. Editors: Nancy López and Anna Sussman. Engineering: Miles Lassi. Operations Manager: Florene Wiley. Graphic Design: Jemimah Ekeh. Original Artwork: Mateus Sithole.Mind Your Own is a production of KQED’s Snap Studios, with sales and distribution by Lemonada Media. Special Thanks: Allan Coye, Jake Kleinberg, Samara Still, Sarah Yoo, Warner Music Group, and Afripods."Time Traveler"Jacoby Cochran walks through a Chicago neighborhood and into a time machine. That's where the story begins...Sensitive listeners, please note this story contains explicit language and references racial violence.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 & Anna Sussman, original score by Clay Xavier.Season 16 - Episode 14 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

A young filmmaker documents a political showdown between an authoritarian president and a brave Ugandan pop singer. When he aims his lens, he has no idea the shot he’s about to take. And – the story of people who come face-to-face one night in the Canyonlands of southern Utah. STORIESThe ShotA young filmmaker documents a political showdown between an authoritarian president and a brave Ugandan pop singer. When he aims his lens, he has no idea the shot he’s about to take.Huge thanks to the amazing Moses Bwayo! Moses’s film 'Bobi Wine: The People's President' was nominated for an Academy Award, for best documentary. It received a ten minute standing ovation at its premier at the Venice film festival.Produced by Anna Sussman and John Fecile. Original score by Renzo Gorrio, edited by Nancy Lopez, artwork by Teo Ducot.The Incident at Poison Spider MesaThe story of two men who come face to face one night in the canyonlands of southern Utah.Thank you, Brody, for sharing your story. Brody Young is a Utah State Park Ranger and motivational speaker, helping people figure out how to survive the unsurvivable. To find out more about his story, be sure to check out his website.Produced by Joe Rosenberg, original score by Leon Morimoto.Season 16 - Episode 13 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Join writer Brian Boucher, who shares his wild experience of living with a mysterious ghostwriter turned diamond thief, which he later recounted in New York Magazine. He dives into the unexpected tensions that arise when trust is shattered. Meanwhile, storyteller Don Reed recounts his time at the Kipling Hotel, where he encounters a resourceful student navigating life at UCLA. The blend of humor and real-life drama creates a captivating exploration of the roommate experience that’s anything but ordinary.