Snap Judgment

A ghost seeks forgiveness from beyond the grave and some photos make a woman question reality. It's time to summon the Shadow... This week on Snap, we're featuring supernatural stories from our evil-twin podcast, Spooked: true-life stories told by people who can barley believe it happened themselves. You can listen to Spooked on any podcast platform... Be afraid.STORIESSpooked LIVE: Glynn Washington x John BlakeGlynn's brother pays him a visit. And Journalist, John Blake, shares his family story about a ghost that sought forgiveness from beyond the grave. These stories were told at Spooked LIVE at the haunted Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. Thanks, John, for sharing your story with us! To learn more about John's story reconciling with his mother’s family, be sure to check out his amazing memoir — More Than I Imagined: What  A Black Man Discovered About the White Mother He Never Knew. You can also follow his work on his website.This story was produced by Zoë Ferrigno and Davey Kim. The original score was created and performed live by Doug Stuart and Brijean Murphy. Picture PerfectWhen Susiy and her family visit a new town, they have no idea who they’ll be running into.Suisy, thank you for sharing your story with us.Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Lalin St. Juste, artwork by Teo Ducot.Spooked has a Youtube Channel! Subscribe now for a new scary story each week.Season 15 - Episode 46 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

You go all the way or YOU DON’T GO. Thank you to Murf Meyer for not dying. To Matt Mayer, for being our backflipping guru. And to Chris Gethard, for letting this whole sorry mess happen in the first place. We thank you.You can listen to Chris Gethard’s Beautiful/Anonymous and New Jersey Is the World wherever you get your podcasts. Zak Rosen produces the show Best Advice. Listen here.Produced by Zak Rosen with help from John Fecile. Original score by Renzo Gorrio. Artwork by Teo Ducot.Season 15 - Episode 45 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The Southern heat is turned up high as one man faces a filthy flock of sheep, a nonstop chatterbox, and an angry ram, all in a super explosive little shack. Plus, a story where an anarchist and an Amish family come together.STORIESSheep ShearerThe Southern heat is turned up high as one man faces a filthy flock of sheep, a nonstop chatterbox, and an angry ram, all in a super explosive little shack. Thank you, Brian Lee Knopp, for telling your story! Brian is a retired Private Investigator and sheep shearer. He’s currently working on a collection of personal essays. Produced by David Exumé, original score by Renzo Gorrio.Chaotic GoodMalaclypse was part of a dangerous anarchist group. They stole, they killed, they escaped, until one day when Malaclypse could run no further…Dan has been playing and organizing LARPs for 20 years. He posts bad LARP advice on Twitter at LarpTips.Produced by Jazmin Aguilera, original score by Renzo Gorrio.Season 15 - Episode 44 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

When Umid is trapped behind enemy lines, he gets help... from two of the world’s most dangerous men. And a glitch in time brings mayhem to a man’s life day after day… no matter how many times he resets his clocks.This episode contains some strong language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.STORIESThe League of ImpersonatorsWhen Umid Isabaev is trapped behind enemy lines, he gets help… from two of the world’s most dangerous men.Thank you, Umid, for sharing your story with Snap!Thanks to Ethan Herschenfeld who voiced Umid’s words, and to, Mars Lipowski, who was the voice of Steve Poland. BIG thanks as well to our translators for this piece, Muhitdin Ahunhodjaev and Magdalena Balz.The three fake heads of state reunited recently in Poland for a magazine photo shoot! This photo will also be on our social media accounts.Want more from the Kim Jong Un Look-alike? Check out his Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Trying to hear from the Putin Look-alike? Visit his website.Produced by John Fecile & Anne Ford, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot.Time GlitchJoel Gheen is out of the military, newly married, and in college. His new life is going great… if he could just catch the damn bus.Thank you, Joel, for sharing your story with us!If you’re hungry for more details about Joel’s experience with a real-life glitch in the matrix, check out his website. Joel also has a fun podcast that covers weird topics from a Biblical perspective. Listen to hear all the paranormal stuff that never gets discussed from a traditional church pulpit or Bible study.Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff.Season 15 – Episode 43 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Four comics score a sweet gig in the Deep South. It’s champagne, a Benz, and maybe even a Kevin Hart appearance. But their dream of life behind the velvet rope is about to get a rude awakening. Plus, do we take the Honolulu ghost tour with Lopaka, or the big time wresting match with Johnny All Black? You only get one double life on the latest Snap.STORIESWe Have A ProblemComics, Lamarr Todd, Matt Black, and Ken Jones, score a sweet gig in the Deep South. It’s champagne, a Benz, and maybe even a Kevin Hart appearance. But their dream of life behind the velvet rope is about to get a rude awakening. BIG thanks to, Lamarr Todd, for sharing his story with Snap! Lamarr is a standup comedian and a featured judge at First Person Arts in Philadelphia. Find out about his tour dates and current exploits on Instagram and X.Matt Black and Ken Jones are also lighting up comedy stages around the country! Find Matt on Instagram. Find Ken on Instagram and X. Produced by Justin Kramon, original score by Clay Xavier.Double BookedDo we take the Honolulu ghost tour with Lopaka, or the big time wresting match with Johnny All Black? You only get one double life on the latest Snap.Thank you, Lopaka, for sharing your story! Lopaka still leads ghost tours in Honolulu today. Want to hear some of Lopaka’s stories from the dark side? Head on over to our evil twin sister show, Spooked... you can listen on any podcast platform.Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot.Season 15 - Episode 42 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Lupita Nyong'o, an acclaimed actress and advocate, explores the multifaceted concept of home from an African perspective. She reflects on her own journey of navigating accents and cultures while emphasizing the universal quest for belonging. With heartfelt stories, musicians share their struggles and triumphs, highlighting the power of authenticity. The podcast weaves together personal narratives that illuminate the broader African experience, inviting listeners to appreciate the beauty of vulnerability and creative collaboration.

Two boys hunting for crystals in the forest learn something out there is also on the hunt for them. And one wrong turn out on the road leads a group of friends to the most sinister encounter of their lives. Snap presents a ritual as old as our treachery, “Campfire Tales: Season of the Wolf.” Journey into the void while you still can... before this gate slams shut. This Spooked Spectacular features supernatural stories told by people who can barely believe it happened themselves. Spooked has a new season starting Friday the 13th of September! Brand new episodes will drop each and every week until All Hallows' Eve. Be afraid. Cross over and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and podcast platforms everywhere 9/13/24.STORIESThe Woods Have EyesNate and Keith love to explore the forests in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, hunting for stones and crystals to add to their collection. But something out there is also on the hunt… for them. Thank you, Nate, for sharing your story with Spooked!Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Doug Stuart.Buffer Night One wrong turn leads Kyan and his friends to the most sinister encounter of their lives.Thanks to Kyan Bond for sharing his story. If you know what’s up with Buffer Night, drop us a line.Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff.Season 15 - Episode 40 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Cheyenne Brady knew next to nothing about the US census when she was given the job of counting everyone on her reservation. Writer Julian Brave Noisecat follows her through the ups and downs of the 2020 census, culminating in the first-ever Census Powwow.This story features descriptions of genocide and historical trauma, sensitive listeners please be advised.A big, big thank you to everyone on the Fort Berthold Reservation. Especially Cheyenne Brady and her family: Novi Runs Above, Holy Rope, Tayvin, Poncho, Tookie, Uncle Thomas, and Grandma Florence.Thank you also to Charlie Moran, Tavares Fimbres, Gabrielle Wilkinson, and Braedyn Taft, and Jazz Bearstail. Thanks to our friends at KMHA radio: Anne Morsette, Will Maguire, Ricky Raine, and Shelley Krueger for administering a rapid COVID test.And big thanks to the whole Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation.Sincerest thanks to Dr. Cheryl Ann Kary, Cheryl Keepseagle, Logan Davis, Barb Anguino, D’Vera Cohn,  Byard Duncan, David Rodriguez, and Lycia Ortega Maddocks.This story was produced in partnership with Type Investigations.The original score was by Cheflee and Pat Mesiti-MillerThis story was produced and reported by Julian Brave NoiseCat and John FecileIt was written by Julian Brave NoiseCatSnap Classic - Season 15 – Episode 39 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Chase the storm until it chases you. Tornadoes! They don’t look like they do in the movies. When you’re in the path of one, all you’ll see is a wall of black wind. This week, Snap is heading directly into the monster’s maw to chase storms that should be left alone.Big thanks to Craig Wolter! Thank you, Windom High School... especially Sarah, Benny, and Danielle. Crystal Frank, another student on the trip, shared her home video with us. This story would not have been possible without her.Many thanks also to Sue, for sharing your story with us. Sue’s memoir is titled The Lake Turned Upside Down. Produced by John Fecile, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot.If you listened to our radio broadcast and want to find out what happened to the 24 people that shut themselves in a beer cooler to wait out one of the strongest tornadoes in recorded history, you can listen to the full length version of the "Eye of the Storm" story here. Season 15 - Episode 38 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Amateur treasure hunters race to uncover $100,000 in gold and silver after a man buries his entire jewelry store around the state of Michigan. Hunters are given clues and left to explore the woods.This episode contains strong language, sensitive listeners please be advised.BIG thanks to Johnny & everyone out on the hunt for sharing your story with us! Learn more about Johnny and his treasure quest on his website and Facebook.Produced by Will McCarthy, original score by Derek Barber, artwork by Teo DucotSnap Classic Season 15 – Episode 37 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices