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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 488
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Cat Bone Curse from Spooked
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. Master storyteller Todd Narron is our tour guide as we ex…
00:16:08 |
Mon 17 Apr 2023
The Haunting of Radio Centro from Spooked
Everyone who works at Radio Centro knows it’s haunted. But Guillermo, the host on the station’s paranormal show “Tell it Tonight,” is about to discover that he has psychic powers that make him suscep…
00:31:52 |
Fri 14 Apr 2023
Whip Law from The Wind
The supersonic crack of a whip echoes through downtown Reno. It’s an art form to some, a concern to others, and for one person it’s the start of their search for Nando, the master whip-maker.
This …
00:50:24 |
Fri 07 Apr 2023
Snappas Make Snap Snap at SnapJudgment.org
We need you. I need you. Go to SnapJudgment.org and show your support for Snap. Give what you can at whatever level is comfortable for you. Let’s Keep Snap Snappin' -- Glynn
00:02:46 |
Thu 06 Apr 2023
Watching Over Mountain Village - Snap Classic
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 perf…
00:49:19 |
Fri 31 Mar 2023
Winning Colors
She’s stunning grey, sleek as a race car, and stronger than all the boys. Her name is Winning Colors and for Dino and Miami she’s the long shot of a lifetime.
This story contains strong language an…
00:49:35 |
Thu 23 Mar 2023
Boricua en la Luna from WNYC Studios & Futuro Studios
“Boricua En La Luna” is a classic anthem about a young man born outside Puerto Rico, who dreams of going back to his parents’ home but never does. Based on a poem written by Juan Antonio Corretjer, t…
00:35:47 |
Thu 16 Mar 2023
The Border Hacker - Snap Classic
A computer hacker tries to make his way home through two countries, dense jungle, and a seemingly endless string of technical challenges.
Produced by Adizah Eghan + Levi Vonk, original score by Ren…
00:49:50 |
Thu 09 Mar 2023
Not So Tiny Dancer
On the frozen tundra, a polar bear guide wakes up to a loud THUMP on the side of his ice buggy. It’s his 1,000 pound buddy, Dancer. And he wants a cup of coffee.
Thank you, Dennis Comparye, for sha…
00:33:10 |
Fri 03 Mar 2023
The Baton
When a tsunami wipes out everything Rizal’s ever known, he has to find a way to survive on his own.
Thanks so much to, Rizal Sahputra, who spoke with us over the course of several years for this st…
00:33:40 |
Fri 24 Feb 2023
The Turning: Room of Mirrors
In every ballet studio, there is a wall of mirrors. It reflects the people within. They’re part of a closed, elite group that asks for sacrifice and devotion from its members. This insular community …
00:49:03 |
Fri 17 Feb 2023
Rivals - Snap Classic
A suitcase filled with old audiotapes ignites a woman’s imagination. A doppelgänger finds out that she looks like one of the most famous people in the country - who everybody hates. And a whirlwind r…
00:49:33 |
Fri 10 Feb 2023
Into the Abyss
A rookie pilot, a prominent politician, a cop, and a criminal find themselves enduring freezing temperatures in the remote wilderness after their plane crashes in Northern Canada.
A huge thank you…
00:45:49 |
Fri 03 Feb 2023
Pt 2: The Search for No Name Aporva - Snap Classic
A woman arrives in India only to discover that the baby she’s there to adopt has just been rescued from an orphanage tied to a child trafficking ring. Listen to Part Two of this amazing journey.
B…
00:29:40 |
Fri 27 Jan 2023
Pt 1: The Search for No Name Aporva - Snap Classic
When 14-year-old Annaporva finally decides to ask her mother about her biological family a story so unexpected unravels – there’s kingpins, death threats, and Maneka Gandhi.
A HUGE thank you to Dan…
00:49:40 |
Fri 20 Jan 2023
This Is Uncomfortable from Marketplace
Toying with criminals is a dangerous game. This week, Marketplace brings Snap a chain-smoking internet detective who plays to win.
A version of this story originally aired on Marketplace’s This Is …
00:42:46 |
Thu 12 Jan 2023
Beautiful - Snap Classic
Lawrence “Binkey” Tolefree gets a phone call about a huge opportunity. But it’s the next call from his mom that leads to the most surprising performance of his career. And Nygel Turner shares what it…
00:44:36 |
Thu 05 Jan 2023
Mummers Day
A centuries old tradition. A history of racism. What’s it take to get a little love in the City of Brotherly Love?
This episode contains strong language, sensitive listeners please be advised.
Th…
00:44:53 |
Thu 29 Dec 2022
The 2022 Look Back Special
A prison librarian thought he just had to keep track of books until he started reading between the lines. And a young girl in San Francisco discovers something about her mother that turns a secret sh…
00:44:20 |
Fri 23 Dec 2022
The Christmas Tree Mafia - Snap Classic
Scott Lechner is the king of Christmas trees in Manhattan, nicknamed the “Pontiff of Soho.” But when his business runs afoul of the mob, he gets an offer that he can’t refuse. And a covert operative …
00:50:00 |
Thu 15 Dec 2022
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