

Snap Judgment
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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.
Episodes
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Sep 7, 2017 • 51min
Campfire Tales IV - Primal
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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
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Sep 1, 2017 • 23min
The Promise
Promises. Some of them are worthless, and some of them have infinite value, and some you will never know how much they are worth... until you have to cash them in.
Season 7 Episode 7
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Aug 25, 2017 • 32min
On The Mat
Amazing people wrestling with tough opponents and big decisions. Featuring Anthony Robles, the grappler that could take you down with one leg, and the Von Erich wrestling family whose glitz and fame was riddled with pain and sacrifice.
Season 8 Episode 18
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Aug 18, 2017 • 50min
High Crimes and Misdemeanors
When your back is against the wall and you're all out of options, you don't want to break the law...but it wants to break you. Featuring the story of an imprisoned Iranian fiancee and a personal story from the Daily Show's Hasan Minhaj.
Season 7 Episode 1
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Aug 11, 2017 • 30min
Transcendent
Amazing stories from people pushing the limits of their own mortality. Featuring the story of a skeptical journalist turned mountain climber.
Season 8 Episode 17
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Aug 4, 2017 • 51min
The Mercenary
Fantastic stories from people paid to do our dirty work.
Season 5 Episode 6
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Jul 28, 2017 • 22min
The Cadillac Hotel - Snap Special
Exploring the history and mystery of the missing resident at the Cadillac Hotel. A touching journey to fulfill a final wish near Fisherman's Wharf. A deep dive into death rituals and fear of dying in the Tenderloin. Vivid recollections of Mo's bold character and unique style. An emotional journey of closure and remembrance for a loved one. Reflective storytelling and promotion of the Snap Judgment podcast.

Jul 21, 2017 • 51min
Artificial Intelligence (A.I.)
Remarkable stories from real people battling a digital future.
Season 5 Episode 1
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Jul 14, 2017 • 36min
Bad Medicine
You take the pills, you exercise regularly, and yet, still something or perhaps someone is wrong...
Season 8 Episode 16
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