Snap Judgment

Weed brownies, firefighting, and friendship. It’s a 4/20 Snap Special! 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

In other parts of the world, the concept of lockdown isn’t new at all — being forced to stay inside a room, a building, or a closed territory is a familiar experience. What can we learn from people who have been under lockdown before, whether in a war zone, in prison or another setting? During quarantine, Team Snap is bringing you pieces of wisdom, hope, and defiance from people who have experienced lockdown. Gaza Majd Waheidi has lived through war and siege in Gaza. She found a way to drown out the sounds of rockets with her own voice. Myanmar Nandar is from a village in Shan State, in Northern Myanmar. At fourteen, she was sent to a menstruation hut when she got her first period. Her lockdown lasted five days, but changed her forever. To learn more about Nandar’s activism in Myanmar, check out her organization Purple Feminist Group. At Sea Martin Machado works on container ships and is at sea for up to six months at a time. Old tarps and messages in bottles are just a few things Martin uses to stay creative. Thank you, Majd Waheidi, Nandar, and Martin Machado, for sharing your stories with us! Produced by Shaina Shealy, Naomi Zeveloff, Liz Mak, and Anna Sussman Music by Renzo Gorrio, additional production by Pat Mesiti-Miller Artwork by Sanaa Khan Season 11 - Episode 9 The beat doesn’t happen without YOU. Support Snap storytelling... stories you won't hear anywhere else.

As our world contracts, will our dreams get smaller? Or do they become even more beautiful? Score and Sound Design by Pat Mesiti-Miller

When Heidi Shin had her first baby, she took an entire year to care for her daughter full-time. For the most part, she loved it. But she also felt like she was losing part of herself to motherhood. So she decides to take a work trip to an island off the coast of South Korea. She comes away with an unexpected discovery about motherhood and herself. Listen to Heidi's full story for PRI, "Diving with the last generation of Korea’s Mermaids." Produced by Heidi Shin and Shaina Shealy, original score by Renzo Gorrio Season 11 - Episode 8

Blair can’t see his hands in front of his face. He can’t see the ground beneath his feet. He’s not in the dark: he’s in a thick cloud of fog. And then a stranger’s voice emerges from the mist, guiding him… can he trust her? This story comes to us from Australia, the original Upside Down. Thank you, Blair, for sharing your story with Spooked. Produced by Greta Weber, original score by Lauryn Newson Artwork by Sanaa Khan Spooked Season 4 - Episode 4 Spooked Season IV is ALIVE. Our Spring season has 10 new episodes, each released weekly. We have another 22 coming for you in the Fall. Select episodes will be available across streaming platforms but ALL will be exclusively on Luminary. Download the Luminary mobile app or go to Luminary.link/spooked

A well-mannered math kid becomes a first-class hustler through an ancient carnie tradition. Thank you, Pete, for sharing your story with us! Check out Pete’s book, Eyeing the Flash: The Making of a Carnival Con Artist Produced by Davey Kim, original score by Leon Morimoto and Davey Kim

When the scariest man in town is arrested for murder, only one lawyer is willing to represent him. Produced by Joe Rosenberg, original score by Renzo Gorrio

When Glynn becomes a crossing guard, it isn't all it's cracked up to be. Score and Sound Design: Pat Mesiti-Miller

When the scariest man in town is arrested for murder, only one lawyer is willing to represent him. And a well-mannered kid becomes a first-class hustler through an ancient carnie tradition. Snap Judgment presents, “Dirty Work.” Amazing stories from real people who roll up their sleeves and get down to it STORIES Crossing Guard Blues When Glynn becomes a crossing guard, it isn't all it's cracked up to be. Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller The Writing is on the Wall When the scariest man in town is arrested for murder, only one lawyer is willing to represent him. Produced by Joe Rosenberg, original score by Renzo Gorrio The Indiana Bust-Out A well-mannered math kid becomes a first-class hustler through an ancient carnie tradition. Thank you, Pete, for sharing your story with us! Check out Pete’s book, Eyeing the Flash: The Making of a Carnival Con Artist Produced by Davey Kim, original score by Leon Morimoto and Davey Kim Snap Classic: Season 6 - Episode 30

Glynn's mom finds the devil in her house. Performed by Glynn Washington at Snap LIVE. Original Score composed and performed by Alex Mandel and the Snap Judgment Playaz (Tim Frick and David Brandt). Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller

Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr. had a complicated relationship with his mother. But after she passed, he traveled across the world to try and make things better. This story comes from Transom.org and was produced by Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr. and Jay Allison Additional production by Pat Mesiti-Miller Special thanks to Kadijatu Suma, Haja Suma, Fatima Rahman, Alimamy Conteh, Sheri Rickson, Lynn Levy and Gimlet Media. Thomas King, Brima Thomas, and Jartu Tejan-Thomas. Thanks also to Milo, Mason and Melissa Allison, Viki Merrick, Samantha Broun, Sydney Lewis, Rob Rosenthal, and WCAI and Atlantic Public Media in Woods Hole Massachusetts.

Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr. traveled across the world to heal a rift and save the memory of his mother. And Glynn's mom finds the devil in her house. STORIES Borders Between Us Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr. had a complicated relationship with his mother. But after she passed, he traveled across the world to try and make things better. This story comes from Transom.org and was produced by Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr. and Jay Allison Additional production by Pat Mesiti-Miller Special thanks to Kadijatu Suma, Haja Suma, Fatima Rahman, Alimamy Conteh, Sheri Rickson, Lynn Levy, and Gimlet Media. Thomas King, Brima Thomas, and Jartu Tejan-Thomas. Thanks also to Milo, Mason and Melissa Allison, Viki Merrick, Samantha Broun, Sydney Lewis, Rob Rosenthal, and WCAI and Atlantic Public Media in Woods Hole Massachusetts. Burning Books Glynn's mom finds the devil in her house. Performed by Glynn Washington at Snap LIVE. Original Score composed and performed by Alex Mandel and the Snap Judgment Playaz (Tim Frick and David Brandt). Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller

Glynn speaks with Patti Ragan from the Center for Great Apes. Thank you, Patti, for sharing your wisdom. Produced by John Fecile and Pat Mesiti-Miller Interested in protecting Great Apes? Learn more at the CenterforGreat Apes.org

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. Thank you, Carson Vaughan, for sharing your story with Snap! Read more about Zoo Nebraska in Carson's book, Zoo Nebraska: The Dismantling of an American Dream. Additional thanks to Patti Ragan from the Center for Great Apes. Produced by John Fecile and Carson Vaughan, original score by Renzo Gorrio Additional production by Jesse Dukes and Pat Mesiti-Miller Interested in protecting Great Apes? Learn more at the Center for Great Apes Season 11 - Episode 6

Glynn meets a chimpanzee for the first time at the Detroit Zoo. Sound Design by Pat Mesiti-Miller

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. Thank you, Carson Vaughan, for sharing your story with Snap! Read more about Zoo Nebraska in Carson's book, Zoo Nebraska: The Dismantling of an American Dream. Additional thanks to Patti Ragan from the Center for Great Apes. Produced by John Fecile and Carson Vaughan, original score by Renzo Gorrio Additional production by Jesse Dukes and Pat Mesiti-Miller Interested in protecting Great Apes? Learn more at the Center for Great Apes Season 11 - Episode 6

Betsy keeps seeing a young girl at night in her room. She stands at the end of Betsy’s bed and stares at her. She comes back, over and over: night after night; year after year. Betsy knows she wants something, but she has to figure out what. Snap Judgment Presents: Spooked. Be afraid. Thank you, Betsy, for sharing your story with us. Betsy is a #Spooked listener and reached out to us to share her story. If you have a frightening tale you'd like to share, email us: [email protected] Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Leon Morimoto Artwork by Sanaa Khan A whole new season of Spooked has RISEN. The Spring season has 10 new episodes, each released weekly starting 3/13/20. There will be another 22 coming for you in the Fall. Select episodes will be available across streaming platforms but ALL will be exclusively on Luminary. Download the Luminary mobile app or go to luminary.link/Spooked #SpookedPod

A young teacher's daily struggles provide the backdrop for this harrowing reflection on the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Snap spotlights the amazing "Have You Heard George's Podcast?" from BBC Sounds. #HYHGP In a move from journalism to drama, George departs with the documentary-style narration of previous episodes to deliver a heart-wrenching story of resilience and neglect in London's inner city. Enlisting the help of rising star Jade Alleyne, poet Sophia Thakur, as well as his own brothers, Freddie, Michael and Kenny Mpanga, George, introduces a small universe of characters whose witty exchanges offer insight into their respective environments. BIG thanks to George the Poet, Benbrick, and BBC sounds for sharing this story with us! Written by George the Poet, original score by Benbrick. Produced by Benbrick and George The Poet. Additional music by Pat Mesiti-Miller. Featured songs: Chika Dole - Touch Abi Ocia - Running

A young, penniless student arrives at UCLA with no place to stay and is forced to improvise. Performed by Don Reed at Snap LIVE in San Francisco, CA. Music composed by Alex Mandel, performed by the Snap Judgment Players: Alex Mandel, David Brandt, and Tim Frick

A young teacher's daily challenges provide the backdrop for a poetic re-imagining of a public tragedy in London. And a penniless student arrives at UCLA with no place to stay and is forced to improvise. STORIES A Grenfell Story A young teacher's daily struggles provide the backdrop for this harrowing reflection on the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Snap spotlights the amazing "Have You Heard George's Podcast?" from BBC Sounds. #HYHGP In a move from journalism to drama, George departs with the documentary-style narration of previous episodes to deliver a heart-wrenching story of resilience and neglect in London's inner city. Enlisting the help of rising star Jade Alleyne, poet Sophia Thakur, as well as his own brothers, Freddie, Michael and Kenny Mpanga, George, introduces a small universe of characters whose witty exchanges offer insight into their respective environments. BIG thanks to George the Poet, Benbrick, and BBC sounds for sharing this story with us! Written by George the Poet, original score by Benbrick. Produced by Benbrick and George The Poet. Additional music by Pat Mesiti-Miller. Featured songs: Chika Dole - Touch Abi Ocia - Running The Kipling Hotel - Don Reed LIVE A young, penniless student arrives at UCLA with no place to stay and is forced to improvise. Performed by Don Reed at Snap LIVE in San Francisco, CA. Music composed by Alex Mandel, performed by the Snap Judgment Players: Alex Mandel, David Brandt, and Tim Frick Snap Spotlight - Season 11, Episode 5

A black detective in Colorado Springs infiltrates the KKK and finds himself face-to-face with David Duke, the Grand Wizard. Thank you, Detective Ron Stallworth for sharing your epic story with Snap. You can read more about Ron's story in his book, Black Klansman: A Memoir. Produced and scored by Davey Kim

Daryl Davis is a boogie-woogie pianist who's played with Bill Clinton, Bruce Hornsby and Chuck Berry. But we wanted to talk to him about another group of his friends... Big thanks to Daryl Davis. Check out Daryl's book about his experiences called "Klandestine Relationships: A Black Man's Odyssey in the Klu Klux Klan". Produced by Nick van der Kolk, original score by Leon Morimoto

A black detective in Colorado Springs infiltrates the KKK and finds himself face-to-face with David Duke, the Grand Wizard. And Daryl Davis is a boogie-woogie pianist who's played with Bill Clinton, Bruce Hornsby and Chuck Berry. But we wanted to talk to him about another group of his friends... This story contains strong language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. STORIES The Real Black Klansman A black detective in Colorado Springs infiltrates the KKK and finds himself face-to-face with David Duke, the Grand Wizard. Thank you, Detective Ron Stallworth for sharing your epic story with Snap. You can read more about Ron's story in his book, Black Klansman: A Memoir. Produced and scored by Davey Kim The Silver Dollar Lounge Daryl Davis is a boogie-woogie pianist who's played with Bill Clinton, Bruce Hornsby and Chuck Berry. But we wanted to talk to him about another group of his friends... Big thanks to Daryl Davis. Check out Daryl's book about his experiences called "Klandestine Relationships: A Black Man's Odyssey in the Klu Klux Klan". Produced by Nick van der Kolk, original score by Leon Morimoto. Snap Classic - Season 8 Episode 9

A violent altercation from a trip a long time ago leaves Glynn wondering who his hero really was. Sound Design by Pat Mesiti-Miller

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, violence, and contains strong language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. We can’t thank Anna Bill and Jim and Eunice Bryan enough for sharing their stories with us. We also want to thank Cathy Moses and the Mountain Village Tribal Council for their time and patience. Additional thanks to Francine Chiklak, Johanna Eurich, Steve Hiemel, Shane Iverson, Anna Rose MacArthur, Lori Townsend, and Anna Walters. In addition to Anna Bill’s work, Mountain Village is tackling its suicide and public safety crises with grassroots community programs, as well as a tribal court system that focuses on restorative justice. A version of this story was first reported for NPR affiliate KYUK in Bethel, Alaska in 2018. If you’re interested in learning more about rural Alaska and its public safety crisis, we recommend following KYUK and KNBA’s coverage, as well as ProPublica’s Lawless series. Produced by Teresa Cotsirilos, original score by Renzo Gorrio If you or a loved one is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255. Season 11 - Episode 4

Alaska is America’s last frontier. And by now, we know that the frontier was built on top of someone else. Score and Sound Design: Pat Mesiti-Miller

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, violence, and contains strong language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. We can’t thank Anna Bill and Jim and Eunice Bryan enough for sharing their stories with us. We also want to thank Cathy Moses and the Mountain Village Tribal Council for their time and patience. Additional thanks to Francine Chiklak, Johanna Eurich, Steve Hiemel, Shane Iverson, Anna Rose MacArthur, Lori Townsend, and Anna Walters. In addition to Anna Bill’s work, Mountain Village is tackling its suicide and public safety crises with grassroots community programs, as well as a tribal court system that focuses on restorative justice. A version of this story was first reported for NPR affiliate KYUK in Bethel, Alaska in 2018. If you’re interested in learning more about rural Alaska and its public safety crisis, we recommend following KYUK and KNBA’s coverage, as well as ProPublica’s Lawless series. Produced by Teresa Cotsirilos, original score by Renzo Gorrio If you or a loved one is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255. Season 11 - Episode 4

It’s Senior Year and Alex, Damaris, and Brantin have been waiting for the day they get to leave Mission High and enter adulthood. Snap follows the three students for a whole year as their dreams turn into reality. A very special thank you to our heroes: Brantin, Damaris and Alex. Thank you also to Mission High School Principal Eric Guthertz, everyone in the Wellness Center and our guide Chandra Shivakumar. Produced by: Adizah Eghan, Liz Mak, Eliza Smith, Anna Sussman, and Mark Ristich. Original Score: Pat Mesiti-Miller and Renzo Gorrio

A young, newlywed couple on their honeymoon around the world is faced with a choice. Either take the airplane back to where they came from and miss their dream of seeing the Amazon River, wait three months in a threadbare town for the next boat, or do what the man in the white suit suggests, which is to take a raft by themselves down the river. They take the raft. What could go wrong? Find out on the Ruthless River. Thank you, Holly Fitzgerald, for sharing your story with us! Read more about Holly's epic romance in her memoir, Ruthless River. Produced by Nikka Singh, original score by Renzo Gorrio Season 11 - Episode 3 The beat doesn’t happen without YOU. Support Snap storytelling... stories you won't hear anywhere else (https://www.patreon.com/snapjudgment)

It turns out that six hours in a car with someone... is a lot of hours. Whenever you go on a road trip with your special someone, always play Snap Judgment. Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller

A young, newlywed couple on their honeymoon around the world is faced with a choice. Either take the airplane back to where they came from and miss their dream of seeing the Amazon River, wait three months in a threadbare town for the next boat, or do what the man in the white suit suggests, which is to take a raft by themselves down the river. They take the raft. What could go wrong? Find out on the Ruthless River. Thank you, Holly Fitzgerald, for sharing your story with us! Read more about Holly's epic romance in her memoir, Ruthless River. Produced by Nikka Singh, original score by Renzo Gorrio Season 11 - Episode 3 The beat doesn’t happen without YOU. Support Snap storytelling... stories you won't hear anywhere else. (https://www.patreon.com/snapjudgment)

What happens when boy meets girl and… fungus? This is a story about love and spores, from one of our favorite podcasts, Love Me. Be sure to check out producer Jonathan Zenti’s podcast, Meat. Produced by Mira Burt-Wintonick, Cristal Duhaime, and Jonathan Zenti

Did you ever think that you missed a moment of history? A moment you were made for? Glynn explores an era that had a spark. Score and Sound Design by Pat Mesiti-Miller

Mary needed to get away from her husband. A handsome stranger offered her a way out. All she had to do was participate in the strangest group experiment of all time. Thank you, Mary Gidley, for sharing your story with Snap. Mary just released a memoir titled Point to Point. You can learn more about the Acali experiment in the incredible documentary The Raft. Hear from Mary and other participants as they relive the experiment on a life-size recreation of the raft. The Raft opened in theaters in the U.S. in 2019 and begins streaming on digital platforms in the U.S. on May 19, 2020. Special thanks to director Marcus Lindeen. Produced by John Fecile, original score by Leon Morimoto Artwork by: Sanaa Khan

Eleven attractive, young people set sail across the Atlantic in a raft as part of a radical group experiment. And a boy falls in love with a girl... and her fungus. STORIES Vintage Spirit Did you ever think that you missed a moment of history? A moment you were made for? Glynn explores an era that had a spark. Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller Raft of Passion Mary needed to get away from her husband. A handsome stranger offered her a way out. All she had to do was participate in the strangest group experiment of all time. Thank you, Mary Gidley, for sharing your story with Snap. Mary just released a memoir titled Point to Point. You can learn more about the Acali experiment in the incredible documentary The Raft. Hear from Mary and other participants as they relive the experiment on a life-size recreation of the raft. The Raft opened in theaters in the U.S. in 2019 and begins streaming on digital platforms in the U.S. on May 19, 2020. Special thanks to director Marcus Lindeen. Produced by John Fecile, original score by Leon Morimoto Artwork by: Sanaa Khan Linda, Loretta, and Me What happens when boy meets girl and… fungus? This is a story about love and spores, from one of our favorite podcasts, Love Me. Be sure to check out producer Jonathan Zenti’s podcast, Meat. Produced by Mira Burt-Wintonick, Cristal Duhaime, and Jonathan Zenti

In one of soccer's most legendary fairy tales, manager Harry Redknapp once plucked a hardcore fan from the crowd and put him to the test for West Ham United. What happens next made the fan a legend. Thank you, Steve Davies, for sharing your story with the Snap. A special thanks to Jeff for bringing us that story. Produced by Davey Kim

A Chicago newspaper establishes an undercover bar to catch officials in the act of corruption. They soon acquire a cast of characters looking for more than just a drink. Snap presents, "Night at The Mirage." The story of the famous undercover Chicago Sun bar, as told by two reporters posing as bartenders. Produced by Joe Rosenburg and Anna Sussman, original score by Leon Morimoto

A Chicago newspaper establishes an undercover bar to catch officials in the act of corruption. And a hardcore soccer fan from the crowd is put to the test in a game… what happens next made him a legend. STORIES Night at the Mirage A Chicago newspaper establishes an undercover bar to catch officials in the act of corruption. They soon acquire a cast of characters looking for more than just a drink. Snap presents, "Night at The Mirage." The story of the famous undercover Chicago Sun bar, as told by two reporters posing as bartenders. Produced by Joe Rosenburg and Anna Sussman, original score by Leon Morimoto The Legend Of Steve Davies In one of soccer's most legendary fairy tales, manager Harry Redknapp once plucked a hardcore fan from the crowd and put him to the test for West Ham United. What happens next made the fan a legend. Thank you, Steve Davies, for sharing your story with the Snap. A special thanks to Jeff for bringing us that story. Produced by Davey Kim Snap Classic - Season 9 Episode 21

A secret artist, an art world sensation, a family scandal. Thank you, Ron, for sharing your story with us. Produced by Andrew Stelzer with additional support from Anna Sussman

There’s something special about the small town of Montrose, surrounded by the majestic mountains and quiet mesas of western Colorado. One night, an explosion in the night sky brings townspeople out to search for something more. Something bigger. Something… out of this world. Special thanks to Brendan Borrell for his original reporting in Montrose and Delta, Colorado. You can read more about the continuing fall out between Steve Curry and Blaine Reed in his article in The Verge. Additional thanks to Blaine and his brother Blake Reed, Ryan Brown, Zillamay at Mountain of the West, Paul Paladino, Dave Lehman, and Duane Renfrow. Produced by Shaina Shealy and Jazmín Aguilera, original score by Renzo Gorrio

The chicken that causes the most trouble... gets cooked. Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller

An explosion in the night sky of western Colorado brings townspeople out to search for something more, something… out of this world. And a secret artist creates an art world sensation. STORIES Pecking Order The chicken that causes the most trouble... gets cooked. Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller Space Rocks There’s something special about the small town of Montrose, surrounded by the majestic mountains and quiet mesas of western Colorado. One night, an explosion in the night sky brings townspeople out to search for something more. Something bigger. Something… out of this world. Special thanks to Brendan Borrell for his original reporting in Montrose and Delta, Colorado. You can read more about the continuing fall out between Steve Curry and Blaine Reed in his article in The Verge. Additional thanks to Blaine and his brother Blake Reed, Ryan Brown, Zillamay at Mountain of the West, Paul Paladino, Dave Lehman, and Duane Renfrow. Produced by Shaina Shealy and Jazmín Aguilera, original score by Renzo Gorrio The Art of the Con A secret artist, an art world sensation, a family scandal. Thank you, Ron, for sharing your story with us. Produced by Andrew Stelzer with additional support from Anna Sussman Season 11, Episode 1

Neal Brennan writer, director, comedian and co-creator of Chappelle's Show is in the studio telling a story from his one-man show, "3 Mics". Performed by Neal Brennan, produced by Lina Misitzis and Mark Ristich Artwork by Pierce Thiot

Pimps beware! Gina Gold is on superhero duty. Performed live at Snap LIVE! in Oakland's Paramount Theater Music composed by Alex Mandel, music performed by Alex Mandel, David Brandt, and Tim Frick

Cassandro is an up-and-coming luchador, a professional Mexican wrestler. He wants to get to the big arenas. He's got the talent, no doubt. But because he's also one of the only openly gay fighters, he's got an uphill battle to get the crowd and the press on his side. Produced by Eliza Smith, original score by Leon Morimoto

Glynn's good luck charm goes missing. Produced by Mark Ristich

An openly gay luchador full of talent faces an uphill battle to get the crowd and the press on his side. A woman takes on superhero duty, serving as a heroine of the streets. And Neal Brennan rocks three mics. Snap Judgment presents, “The Performers.” Exploring the magic behind the stagecraft. Magic Lamp Glynn's good luck charm goes missing. Produced by Mark Ristich Cassandro El Exotico Cassandro is an up-and-coming luchador, a professional Mexican wrestler. He wants to get to the big arenas. He's got the talent, no doubt. But because he's also one of the only openly gay fighters, he's got an uphill battle to get the crowd and the press on his side. Produced by Eliza Smith, original score by Leon Morimoto The Lusty Lady - Gina Gold Pimps beware! Gina Gold is on superhero duty. Performed live at Snap LIVE! in Oakland's Paramount Theater Music composed by Alex Mandel, music performed by Alex Mandel, David Brandt, and Tim Frick Three Mics - Neal Brennan Neal Brennan writer, director, comedian and co-creator of Chappelle's Show is in the studio telling a story from his one-man show, "3 Mics". Performed by Neal Brennan, produced by Lina Misitzis and Mark Ristich Snap Classic - Season 7 Episode 10 The beat doesn’t happen without YOU. Support Snap storytelling... stories you won't hear anywhere else: https://www.patreon.com/snapjudgment

Tom was a cop. Jason was a teenager in a gang. One night in 1997, they had a violent encounter that Tom describes as “inevitable.” Tom and Jason relate the story of that night and the series of events that unfolded in the years afterward. Snap Judgment presents, “Tell Christy I Love Her,” a special spotlight on the Ear Hustle Podcast, from PRX’s Radiotopia. Content Advisory: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence. Listener discretion is advised. Thank you to those who shared their stories with Ear Hustle for this episode: Jason Samuel and Tom & Christy Morgan. A BIG thanks and so much love to the Ear Hustle crew! Also, thanks to Jason Cohen and CNN for letting Ear Hustle use audio from their episode, “Officer Down” from the program, The Redemption Project. This story wouldn't have been possible without Martina Lutz Schneider from the restorative justice group, Ahimsa Collective. Be sure to visit www.EarHustleSq.com to hear more stories, see pictures from episodes, and follow everything Ear Hustle. Listen to the full song from Antwan Banks Williams, “Powerful”. 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, David Jassy, Rhashiyd Zinnamon, Lee Jaspar and Matt Glasbey. Senior Producer Curtis Fox, Digital Producer Erin Wade, and Executive Producer Julie Shapiro. Artwork by: Antwan Williams

After traumatic experiences underwater, a diver falls in love with the ocean again by building a secret kingdom for seahorses. BIG thanks to Roger Hanson. Roger’s writing a children’s book, called “A Seahorse of a Different Color,” about a unique seahorse who was born different. It comes out in June. Roger has previously been covered by the LA Times and Spectrum Channel 1, which called him the “world’s foremost expert on the Pacific Seahorse.” Seahorse Update: In September, pregnant Deep Blue stopped showing up. Roger thinks he was eaten by an octopus. He’s moved any remaining octopuses in the area and resettled them elsewhere. Produced by Liz Mak, original score by Leon Moriomoto Season 10 Episode 36

A survivor of criminalization and state violence takes the stage as a means of healing. African Americans work with LA-based director - and Black Lives Matter co-founder - Patrisse Khan-Cullors to tell stories about traumatic encounters with law enforcement. This was included in the live Seattle production of Power: From the Mouths of the Occupied. BIG thanks to Luzviminda Uzuri Carpenter for sharing your story with Snap. Produced by Patrisse Cullors and C. Davida Ingram