Snap Judgment

By: Snap Judgment and PRX
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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.

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  • Birdzilla: Mother of Eagles
    May 8 2025

    When the biggest baddest bird in the wild is on the brink of death, one couple will do anything to bring her back home. Snap presents, “Birdzilla: Mother of Eagles.” A Canadian love story.

    This episode discusses the subject of death and contains strong language, sensitive listeners please be advised.

    Thank you, Murdo Messer, for sharing your story with us! And all of us here at Snap are thinking fondly of the late Dr. Helene Van Doninck, wherever you are, thank you.

    Learn more about the Cobequid Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre! Check out animal photos and videos on their Facebook and Twitter.

    Produced by Nikka Singh, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot.

    Snap Classic - Season 16 – Episode 20

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    49 mins
  • Ping - Snap Classic
    May 1 2025

    A young woman wakes up in her Beijing dorm room to a call. A strange voice, a man she barely remembers, is asking her a question that will change her destiny. And a doctor hears one of her classical music idols play one of the greatest serenades of all time.

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    Ping

    A young woman wakes up in her Beijing dorm room to a call. A strange voice, a man she barely remembers, is asking her a question that will change her destiny.

    Thank you, Wang Ping, for sharing your story with us! Wang Ping is a poet, writer, photographer, performance and multimedia artist. Want to learn more about her? Check out her website.

    Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Daniel Riera, artwork by Teo Ducot.

    “Dying to Tchaikovsky”

    Family medicine physician Catherine Sonquist Forest listens to one of her classical music idols serenade a dying loved one in the hospital.

    This story came to us from The Nocturnists podcast, it was told by Catherine Forest, MD. The Nocturnists are a vibrant community of healthcare workers who are celebrating their humanity through storytelling. They have live performances, a podcast, and so much more. Listen & subscribe now!

    Hosted by Emily Silverman. Produced by Emily Silverman and Marina Poole. Story Development by Adelaide Papazoglou. Sound Engineering by Alberto Hernandez. Assistant Producing by Kirk Klocke. Original theme music by Yosef Munro, additional music by Blue Dot Sessions.

    Snap Classic - Season 16 – Episode 19

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    49 mins
  • Hello from the Other Side
    Apr 24 2025

    Outside of Mumbai, in the middle of nowhere, is a beautiful river. One side of the river is cursed. But which side is it?

    This episode contains strong language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.

    This story comes to us from our evil-twin, Spooked! You can listen to Spooked on any podcast platform. If you want more supernatural fun, check out Spooked on YouTube.

    Produced by Anne Ford. Original score by Nicholas Marks. Artwork by Teo Ducot.

    Season 16 - Episode 18

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    28 mins
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awesome stories about real life

Awesome stories about real life. A fantastic relatable narrator and host. worth listening to for hours.

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So glad I heard this snap

I know you can't hear me clapping but Sonya...I'm in my kitchen CLAPPING! You have ALWAYS been beautiful ❤

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Exquisite Storytelling

This is a beautiful, haunting, and poignant story. I have re-listened to it several times and each time its just as lovely as when I first heard it. Seamlessly told, a story about a point of view wholly different from others in the most complete sense, but a view that is takes mindfulness to a level beyond comprehension.

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Great reporting

snap judgement is amazing This particular episode Head Games is fantastic Beautiful music too

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Greatest podcast of all time

Well... maybe Spooked is? Either way- Glynn Washington has created amazing formats with both of these programs.

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best podcast ever!!! every episode a delight

no one tells stories quite like this.. I highly recommend you check it out

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