
Snap Judgment
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.
Latest episodes

Sep 19, 2019 • 35min
I Sing the Body Electric
A man tries to cheat death with homemade technological body enhancements, but the world isn’t ready for his kind of lifestyle.
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Sep 15, 2019 • 24min
The Spy's Son - Snap Classic
The story of a lifetime falls into a reporter’s lap when he receives a tip about father-son co-conspirators who sell national secrets to Russia.
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Sep 12, 2019 • 23min
1865 "Sic Semper Tyrannis"
President Lincoln is mortally wounded. The nation is under attack. Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton takes control and tries to protect Vice President Andrew Johnson.
This story comes to us from 1865.
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Sep 5, 2019 • 28min
The Inventor and The Thief - Snap Classic
When a brilliant inventor was robbed of his life’s work, his son did the only reasonable thing: he became a robber.
Snap Classic: Season 8 Episode 10
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Aug 29, 2019 • 49min
Head Games
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.
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Aug 22, 2019 • 31min
Campfire Tales VI - The Thin Place
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
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Aug 15, 2019 • 50min
The Badlands - Snap Classic
For two years, ISIS fought to take over the city of Mosul, killing 40,000 civilians.
A mix of missionaries, mercenaries, and misfits from around the world pack their bags, fly to Iraq and voluntarily run into the line of fire to fight back.
Producer: Anna Sussman
Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
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Aug 8, 2019 • 48min
Gambit
A man inspired by joy writes a song, then he discovers it’s become a weapon. And a boy beat down by life learns to fight back, with the help of an upper-cut and milkshakes.
STORIES
Life On Easy Street
A musician writes a song so catchy, it takes over the world...then he finds out it's become a weapon. "Easy Street" turned into something it was never meant to be.
A big thanks to Joe Sivick & Producer Deena Prichep
Producer: John Fecile
Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
The Little Boxer
After getting beat one time too many, little Gus Lee decides to fight back.
A big thanks to Gus Lee. This story comes from his novel, “China Boy,” based on his childhood.
Producer: Liz Mak
Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
Season 10 Episode 21
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Aug 1, 2019 • 49min
Shangri-La - Snap Classic
Glynn unearths paradise. A geoscientist journeys deep into the Amazon Jungle, where rivers rage and legends come true. And a revolutionary living in exile does the unexpected. Snap presents a classic, "Shangri-La."
STORIES
"The Perfect Spot"
Backpackers are scouring Southeast Asia looking for the magical spot, but Glynn has the inside tip.
"Boiling River"
Andres Ruzo tried to track down a legendary he’s heard his grandfather talk about in stories when he was a little boy. He found the stuff of legends, and then was faced with the choices, and burdens of knowing a valuable secret.
Producer: Anna Sussman
"For Love and Revolution"
In the 1970’s Truman Capote interviewed Watani Stiner, a young revolutionary serving time in San Quentin for the death of two Black Panthers. Then... things got interesting.
Producer: Sukey Lewis and Mark Ristich
Season 7 Episode 12
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Jul 25, 2019 • 49min
Kissing the Concrete - Snap Spotlights "Ear Hustle"
Snap leaves San Quentin State Prison with the Ear Hustle Podcast and then goes back inside to hear stories from Prison Reception.
Content Advisory: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence. Listener discretion is advised.
STORIES
Kissing the Concrete
Snap finds freedom with Ear Hustle. Two men transition from prison back into society and find out who - or what - is waiting for them on the outside.
Excuse Me On The Tier
Snap goes under lock and key with Ear Hustle. Everyone entering the prison system must pass through Reception, to learn the ropes and discover what’s really behind the walls.
A big thanks to Tevin Fournette, aka Cutty, and Ronnie Young for sharing their stories about leaving prison with the team. You can hear more of Cutty’s music here. Thanks as well to John “Yahya” Johnson, David Ditto, Talib Brooks, Louis Brackett, and Jeff Atkins for sharing their experiences inside Prison Reception.
Artwork by: Atwan Williams
Be sure to visit www.EarHustleSq.com to hear more stories, see pictures from episodes, and follow everything Ear Hustle.
Ear Hustle comes to us from PRX’s Radiotopia and is produced by Earlonne Woods, Nigel Poor, Rhasaan “New York” Thomas, John “Yahya” Johnson, Pat Mesiti-Miller, and Bruce Wallace. This episode is scored with music from Antwan Williams and David Jassy. Senior Producer Curtis Fox, Digital Producer Erin Wade, and Executive Producer Julie Shapiro.
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