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You get up every morning and go through the motions, but do you ever stop to wonder what you're leaving behind? When a brilliant inventor was robbed of his life’s work, his son did the only reasonable thing: he became a robber. Walter produced a film called "The Unknowns: Talent is Colorblind." The film tells the incredible true story of “The Highway,” a group of self-taught African-American painters living in the Jim Crow South who, when no one was looking, invented a whole new style of art. To learn more about the life of Walter Shaw Sr. and his inventions, be sure to check out Walter Jr.’s memoir, "License To Steal", and the documentary "Genius On-Hold". Producer: Joe Rosenberg Sound Design and Score: Leon Morimoto Snap Classic: Season 8 Episode 10

Cursed cat bones. Dead dogs. A haunted pond. Master storyteller Todd Narron is our tour guide as we explore the mysterious, spooky American South. Todd’s memoir is Country Stories of Ghosts and Bad Men. STORIES "Barbara Nichols Pond" Ever since a little girl died a watery death, the kids in Johnston County steer clear of the pond. Years later, Todd thinks that she might just be avenging her untimely end. Producer: Anna Sussman Original Score: Renzo Gorrio "The Cat Bone Curse" Todd’s uncle was one mean son of a biscuit. But long after he’s dead and gone, his descendants worry that his meanness might rub off on them. Producer: Anna Sussman Original Score: Renzo Gorrio Artwork by: Sanaa Khan Season 3 Episode 4 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, download the Luminary mobile app or go to LuminaryPodcasts.com. And remember, don't turn out the lights...

Martin is a paramedic. He has a gift for saving peoples' lives. He also has another, darker, gift--one that he doesn’t want to use. Thank you, Martin Moseley, for sharing your story with us. Martin is a longtime Spooked listener. 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, download the Luminary mobile app or go to LuminaryPodcasts.com. And remember, don't turn out the lights...

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. Episode Art: Zoe Van Dijk

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! Sound Designer: DJ Clay Xavier

Glynn starts dating a smart, beautiful girl in college and people around him don't seem to know how he got such a catch.

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.

For two years, ISIS fought to take over the city of Mosul, killing 40,000 civilians. A group of men and women from around the world flew into Iraq and made their way to Mosul, to try their hand at fighting ISIS. Snap proudly presents a Classic, "The Badlands." Producer: Anna Sussman Original Score: Renzo Gorrio Check out more from the Free Burma Rangers: https://www.freeburmarangers.org/

Glynn goes to the donut shop at 3 am and ends up playing a few games of chess. He sees a challenge but will he see the board?

It's the 1950s in San Francisco. 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. Lee is a courage-based leadership trainer and consultant. He’s now completing his eighth book, "Courage Is a Verb." Producer: Liz Mak Original Score: Renzo Gorrio Season 10 Episode 21

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. This story contains explicit language, sensitive listeners are advised. A big thanks to Joe Sivick & producer Deena Prichep Producer: John Fecile Original Score: Renzo Gorrio Season 10 Episode 21

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

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. Content Advisory: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence. Listener discretion is advised. A big thanks to John “Yahya” Johnson, David Ditto, Talib Brooks, Louis Brackett and Jeff Atkins for sharing their experiences inside Prison Reception. Artwork by: Antwan 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.

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. Content Advisory: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence. Listener discretion is advised. 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: https://continentalcutty.bandcamp.com/releases Artwork by: Antwan 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.

Snap leaves San Quentin State Prison with the Ear Hustle podcast and then goes back behind the walls 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 also to John “Yahya” Johnson, David Ditto, Talib Brooks, Louis Brackett, and Jeff Atkins for sharing their experiences inside Prison Reception. Artwork by: Antwan 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.

In a dark and fictional world, we meet the best Hollywood trainer money can buy. A trainer who specializes in the human body, but one body in his gym... isn't breathing. Snap spotlights The Truth podcast. We're proud to present Part One from their five-part series, “The Body Genius.” Starring: Chris Cafero as Evan Written by: Hunter Nelson Produced by: Jonathan Mitchell & Davy Gardner Artwork by: Clement Bolla To hear all five episodes & see the full list of credits, visit http://www.thetruthpodcast.com/story/2019/4/3/the-body-genius. Season 10 Episode 20

A night-shift doctor shares a story of life after death. This story comes to us from the podcast, The Nocturnists (http://thenocturnists.com/podcast) and was performed live. Special thanks to: Emily Silverman, Ana Adlerstein, Ali Block, Adelaide Papazolou, Marina Poole, and the storyteller, Joe Sills Season 10 Episode 19

Game is NOT over...get ready to respawn! A teenage hacker inspired by “Mr. Robot” takes on his principal, teachers, and the Board of Education. This piece was adapted from the podcast, Darknet Diaries (https://darknetdiaries.com). Produced by: Jack Rhysider & Nancy Lopez Sound Design: Renzo Gorrio Season 10 Episode 19

A teenage hacker inspired by “Mr. Robot” takes on his principal, teachers, and the Board of Education. And a night-shift doctor shares a story of life after death. Season 10 Episode 19

Some mysteries must be solved for the good of our own consciences…two men set out to bring a war criminal to justice and a college student engages her assailant in a series of complicated conversations.

In the small Croatian town of Vukovar, some 200 people went missing. Years later, a group of investigators with The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia set out on an impossible task to find out who was responsible for these missing people. For more about finding justice in the Balkans check out: The Investigator by Vladimir Dzuro The Butcher’s Trial by Julian Borger Produced by: Shaina Shealy, Liz Mak, Adizah Eghan Original Score: Renzo Gorrio Season 10 Episode 18

THE LEGEND OF SWEETFOOT Comedian Dino Archie gets into a bar fight that blossoms into a bromance. The bond with his soulmate ripens over crab trapping, bankruptcy, and the Ghost of Christmas Future. CAMP EXORCIST Comedian James Judd falls in love with a human hair blanket and performs a church camp exorcism…you know, the kind with googly-eyed sock puppets. Original Music by Bells Atlas Season 10 Episode 17

THE LEGEND OF SWEETFOOT Comedian Dino Archie gets into a bar fight that blossoms into a bromance. The bond with his soulmate ripens over crab trapping, bankruptcy, and the Ghost of Christmas Future. Original Music by Bells Atlas Season 10 Episode 17

CAMP EXORCIST Comedian James Judd falls in love with a human hair blanket and performs a church camp exorcism…you know, the kind with googly-eyed sock puppets. Original Music by Bells Atlas Season 10 Episode 17

The story behind the photo of the Syrian refugee boy who died while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea. Katie Leavitt takes to the Snap stage to share the story of a job that’s impossible to feel good about, and Snap spotlights the Seven Minute Stories podcast.

Katie Leavitt takes to the Snap stage to share the compelling story of a job that’s impossible to feel good about. Music by Bell's Atlas

The story behind the photo of the Syrian Refugee boy who died while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea. Katie Leavitt takes to the Snap stage to share the story of a job that’s impossible to feel good about, and Snap spotlights the Seven Minute Stories podcast.

Stories of family secrets that bring us together, and family secrets that tear us apart. One woman seeks to find the truth about her grandfather’s military past. Glynn keeps his family’s business private to protect his mother’s pride.

Stories of family secrets that bring us together, and family secrets that tear us apart. One woman seeks to find the truth about her grandfather’s military past. Glynn keeps his family’s business private to protect his mother’s pride.

Young Glynn is trying to keep up appearances at school, despite his family’s hardships. Then his house goes up in flames. Performed live in Portland at Revolution Hall. Music composed and performed: BELL'S ATLAS

When Julie Lindahl discovered that her grandfather had been an active member of the German SS, she decided to return to the scene of his crimes. But her grandmother made things difficult. Julie Lindahl has written a book about her experience: The Pendulum: A Granddaughter's Search for her Family's Forbidden Nazi Past. A version of this story was originally produced for the podcast Kind World, which tells stories about the effect a single act can have on our lives. You can find Kind World in any podcast app. Producer: Erika Lantz Production Assistance: Liz Mak Original Score and Sound Design: Leon Morimoto

When Roderick turns 18, he gets a special gift from his mom... for the one thing about him, she does not love. Sound Design & Score: Leon Morimoto Produced: Shaina Shealy, Mark Oppenheimer and the team at Unorthodox.

Comic Jen Kober tells the story of the mother she never expected to find, on a journey she never expected to take.

School shootings and their tragic aftermath have become an all too common story. But here’s one side of it that you probably haven’t heard. This story takes place at a high school in Portland, Oregon, where officials fear the next school shooter might be a teenage boy in their midst. Bethany Barnes originally reported this story for The Oregonian - Targeted: A Family and the Quest to Stop the Next School Shooter. She is now an investigative reporter for the Tampa Bay Times. Producer: Nancy López Original Score: Renzo Gorrio

A tiny, pirate radio station broadcasts to the thousands of families trapped in ISIS-controlled Mosul. When listeners start calling in, something remarkable happens. Producer: Anna Sussman Original Score and Sound Design: Leon Morimoto and Pat Mesiti-Miller

Snap LIVE! At The Paramount featuring Glynn Washington, Don Reed and Joyce Lee.

Snap LIVE! At The Paramount featuring Glynn Washington, Don Reed and Joyce Lee.

Snap LIVE! At The Paramount featuring Glynn Washington, Don Reed and Joyce Lee.

Niagara Falls Glynn’s trip to Niagara Falls starts in the Tunnel of Love with a taboo first kiss. Performed live by Glynn Washington. Don Reed - Things You Wouldn't Normally Do When Don Reed got accepted into UCLA he was ecstatic; problem was he was broke and had nowhere to live. Performed live by Don Reed Joyce Lee - The Wolf Whistle All her life she’d been taught she was a prize to be won. Then she decided she was going to pick her prize. Performed live by Joyce Lee. All music composed and performed by Bell's Atlas

The story of a small Christian hill town in Palestine, and the 18 cows that kind of, almost, but never really, changed the course of its future. Producer: Shaina Shealy Original Score: Leon Morimoto

Jen Kober "Skydiving" / Snap LIVE! in Brooklyn - Snap 1008 by Snap Judgment

Back in the 1970's Bob Favor signed up to be a Texas Ranger. He helped local police solve some of their toughest cases. But there was one outlaw that kept getting away from him.

John Cotrocois is obsessed with meet-cutes, but he always falls for the wrong men. Will his dream of a fairy-tale romance come true?

Snap spotlights the smart new podcast "Peace of Mind" with Bhi Bhiman. In the inaugural episode, Bhi interviews Glynn Washington, bestselling author Dave Eggers, and renowned social psychologist, Lee Ross. The soundtrack to the episode is “Brother, Can You Spare Some Peace of Mind?” Listen + subscribe here: https://fanlink.to/PeaceofMind. And check out peaceofmindpod.com for music and bonus content.

On the border of North Korea in the DMZ, Ray Christian served with a tight group of men united in cause until they were divided by race. If you want to hear more about the world of Ray Christian check out his podcast "What's Ray Saying" Producer: Mark Ristich and Davey Kim

After a college party, Anwen* and Sameer* went back to a dorm room. What happened that night was confusing and horrible. But in this story we get the rare opportunity to hear both of them grapple with what happened in a way that is both surprising and meaningful. Warning, this story contains graphic descriptions of sexual violence. *Names have been changed. This piece was adapted from the podcast, Reckonings, produced by Stephanie Lepp, and found online at www.reckonings.show. You can find a link to the full story, called A Survivor and Her Perpetrator Find Justice, here. http://www.reckonings.show/episodes/21 Producer: Stephanie Lepp Original Score: Leon Morimoto

When April’s ex-boyfriend commits an unthinkable crime, she is forced to re-evaluate everything she thought she knew, and make a high stakes decision.

The voicemail message says someone from your past needs your help. Would you respond, if it meant getting involved in a murder trial?

From Russia With Love Two women, a tiny boat, the wide open ocean...and kismet. Elena has written a book about their adventure, called Talking to the Moon. You can read the story on the couple’s website, http://www.cadenza.ca/index.php/en/talking-to-the-moon-en/ You can learn more about Elena and Meg’s journey at their other website, anticruise.online. Producer: Liz Mak Original Score: Leon Morimoto Gloomy Sunday Hungarian composer Rezső Seress dreamed of changing the world with his music. He did. Producer: Davey Kim

A computer hacker tries to make his way home through two countries, a dense jungle and a seemingly endless string of technical challenges.