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Snap Judgment (Storytelling, with a BEAT) mixes real stories with killer beats to produce cinematic, dramatic, kick-ass radio. Snap's raw, musical brand of storytelling dares listeners to see the world through the eyes of another.
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Brass Ring - Snap Classic
A fortune hunter searches for buried treasure in an Arizona silver mine but finds something he never expected. And a young boy learns how to hustle and survive in Brooklyn during a time when the mob ran the streets. STORIES Silver Mine W.C. Jameson has searched for a recovered buried treasure across the world. But on a search in Arizona, he found something he never expected. Find out more about W.C. Jameson's work and adventures at his website. Produced by Anna Sussman, original score by Leon Morimoto Number One Boy In Brooklyn, before it was hip, back in the days when Williamsburg was still rough and the mob ran Red Hook, this is where Lou Diaz learned how to hustle as a young boy. It was on these same streets that this hustle would be particularly handy in a totally different way than he ever expected. Check out Lou's book, Dancing with the Devil: Confessions of an Undercover Agent. Produced by Julia Dewitt, original score by Renzo Gorrio Artwork by Teo Ducot
41 min
Nov 20, 2020
The 2020 Gratitude Special
Glynn gets a new friend. A wolf in Yellowstone becomes a legend in her own time. And a woman's life changes forever when a hurricane heads towards her house full of birds. Snap Judgment presents, "The 2020 Gratitude Special." We are grateful to lift voices up, to tell stories, and we are so SO thankful for you Snap Nation! We appreciate each and every one of you Snappas… for all of the love and support you've shown us, thank you. STORIES Bardot Everyone needs a scratch behind the ears sometimes. Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller 06 Female In 2006, a wolf was born in Yellowstone who would become a legend in her own time. For more about the 06 Female and the debate surrounding wolves in Yellowstone, be sure to check out Jeff Hull's article in Outside Magazine and Nate Rott's special report for NPR. Produced by Joe Rosenberg, original score by Renzo Gorrio The Birds With a houseful of her favorite birds and a hurricane on the way, Nikki's whole life is about to be upturned. Find out more about Nikki's life story on her website, and in her book, "The Bird Market of Paris." Produced by Anna Sussman, original score by Renzo Gorrio Artwork by Teo Ducot
41 min
Nov 17, 2020
The Badder, The Better: Bobby Shmurda - "Louder Than A Riot" from NPR
Rhyme and punishment go hand in hand in America. This week, we are featuring Louder Than A Riot, an incredible new podcast from NPR Music. It reveals the interconnected rise of hip-hop and mass incarceration. From Bobby Shmurda to Nipsey Hussle, each episode explores an artist's story to examine a different aspect of the criminal justice system that disproportionately impacts Black America. STORY The Badder, The Better: Bobby Shmurda (Pt 1) Just like his legendary disappearing hat, Brooklyn rapper Bobby Shmurda's career was on the rise in 2014. But so was the evidence in a murder case against his crew, GS9. In the first of three episodes exploring Bobby's story, we look at his come-up through the eyes of former Epic Records exec Sha Money XL, who guided Bobby on his tightrope walk from the streets to superstardom. What happens when the industry capitalizes on a criminal persona? And do record execs have the juice to back Bobby up when things get too hot? Content Advisory: This story contains strong language and the mention of drug use and guns. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. Be sure to visit Louder Than A Riot to hear Part 2 and 3 of Bobby Shmurda's story and listen to more incredible episodes. Follow the show on Twitter @LouderThanARiot and subscribe! To hear the music in this episode, check out the Louder Than A Riot playlists on Apple Music & Spotify. Louder Than A Riot is hosted by NPR Music's Rodney Carmichael and Sidney Madden, this podcast is invested in power from all angles — the power the music industry wields over artists, the power of institutional forces that marginalize communities of color, the power of the prison industrial complex and the power dynamics deep-rooted in the rap game. Illustration by Dale Edwin Murray for NPR ©2020 National Public Radio, Inc.
51 min
Nov 12, 2020
Greetings, Prophet!
A mild-mannered theater professor attempts to stage a controversial play in a small East Texas town. This episode discusses drug use, sex, homophobia, and contains explicit language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. Thank you to Joseph Magee, Justin Adams, Jennifer Ann Handy, and the rest of the cast and crew of Angels in America Kilgore College, 1999. BIG love and thanks to Raymond Caldwell, who just retired after 54 years of teaching theater. This story was based on the Texas Monthly magazine article "When Angels in America Came to East Texas" by Wes Ferguson. Special thanks also to the Texas Shakespeare Festival, Matthew Simpson, Helena de Groot, Kyle Henry, and Katie Song. Produced by John Fecile, original score by Renzo Gorrio Artwork by Teo Ducot Season 11 - Episode 36
51 min
Nov 5, 2020
The Choice - Snap Classic
Nada Rothbart thought she'd have plenty of time to get her family out of Sarajevo. Suddenly, it was too late. This story originally aired on the Lucky podcast, listen to part two of Nada's story "The Choice" here. Produced by Briana Breen Artwork by Teo Ducot Snap Classic - Season 9 Episode 16
35 min
Oct 30, 2020
Spooked - 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. Snap presents a story crafted in the dark of night by Spooked. Thank you, Todd, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Anna Sussman, original score by Renzo Gorrio Artwork by Sanaa Khan Listen to Spooked on Luminary! Spooked season 5 has 22 all-new episodes to keep you up at night. You can get a Luminary subscription for as little as $2.99 a month with their annual plan, plus a 7-day free trial to get started. Not available in all markets. Terms apply. Visit luminarypodcasts.com to learn more.
16 min
Oct 27, 2020
Spooked - Don't Wanna Fright No More
When singer/songwriter and former frontwoman of the Alabama Shakes, Brittany Howard, comes up against a hostile spirit in her home, she has to decide: who's going to get to stay? Brittany... or the ghost? Snap proudly presents an amazing Spooked tale! Big thanks and big love to Brittany for sharing her story with us. Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Leon Morimoto Artwork by Sanaa Khan Listen to Spooked on Luminary! Spooked season 5 has 22 all-new episodes to keep you up at night. You can get a Luminary subscription for as little as $2.99 a month with their annual plan, plus a 7-day free trial to get started. Not available in all markets. Terms apply. Visit luminarypodcasts.com to learn more.
41 min
Oct 22, 2020
Spooked - Teacher's Pet
Kristen Cortez is a new teacher in beautiful Los Gatos, California. From her classroom window, she can see rolling, golden hills. Redwood trees. The sun is almost always shining. And yet… something lurks. Snap proudly presents a story crafted in the dark of night by Spooked. Thank you, Kristen, for telling us your terrifying tale! Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Richard Haig Artwork by Teo Ducot Listen to Spooked on Luminary! Spooked season 5 has 22 all-new episodes to keep you up at night. You can get a Luminary subscription for as little as $2.99 a month with their annual plan, plus a 7-day free trial to get started. Not available in all markets. Terms apply. Visit luminarypodcasts.com to learn more.
27 min
Oct 20, 2020
Spooked - Skinwalker
Lee's great grandfather, his grandfather, and his father have all seen him: the shapeshifter. They know this man has the power to curse them, to hurt them. Lee wonders: is this man coming for him too? Snap proudly presents a terrifying tale from Spooked. BIG thanks to, Lee, and his entire family for sharing their story with us! Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Leon Morimoto Artwork by Teo Ducot Listen to Spooked on Luminary! Spooked season 5 has 22 all-new episodes to keep you up at night. You can get a Luminary subscription for as little as $2.99 a month with their annual plan, plus a 7-day free trial to get started. Not available in all markets. Terms apply. Visit luminarypodcasts.com to learn more.
39 min
Oct 15, 2020
Some of the best stories are told when the show's over… Join us for our first-ever Snap Backstage! We bring together incredible storytellers from all over the country for a roundtable of stories about second-rate first class tickets, a racist dog, and baggy pants. This episode does contain strong language and the mention of drug use, sensitive listeners please be advised. BIG thanks to Dino Archie, Shannon Cason, Dr. Ray Christian, Joyce Lee, and Don Reed for spending some time with us Backstage! Special thanks to Snap's Flo Wiley for her help with this episode. Produced by Nikka Singh, original score by Pat Mesiti-Miller Artwork by Teo Ducot Season 11 - Episode 31
51 min
Oct 8, 2020
Texas Ranger - Snap Classic
Back in the 1970s, Bob Favor signed up to be a Texas Ranger. He proudly helped local police solve some of their toughest cases. But there was one case that kept getting away from him. For more of Bob Favor's exploits as a Texas Ranger, check out his book: My Rangering Days. Produced by Luke Quinton, original score by Leon Morimoto Snap Classic - Season 7 - Episode 8
20 min
Oct 1, 2020
Time Traveler
Just a few weeks ago, writer and performer Jacoby Cochran walked through a Chicago neighborhood and into a time machine. That's where the story begins… Sensitive listeners, please note this story contains explicit language and references racial violence. Thank you, Jacoby, for sharing your story with us! For more of Jacoby's work, please head on over to jacobycochran.com. Produced by Regina Bediako & Anna Sussman, original score by Clay Xavier Artwork by Teo Ducot Season 11 - Episode 30
18 min
Sep 29, 2020
The Hitchhiker's Guide to America
A man walks off the side of a California highway, deep into the patchy grassland, to build a life away from the rest of the world. Sensitive listeners should know that this piece does contain a description of a car accident. Thank you, Gregory, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Tessa Paoli, original score by Derek Barber Artwork by Teo Ducot Season 11 - Episode 29
29 min
Sep 24, 2020
Hold That Space - Snap Spotlights "Ear Hustle"
Four women share their stories of loving incarcerated men, and the challenges they face in maintaining their relationships, staying hopeful about an eventual reunion, and carrying on with their lives on the outside. We also hear from a man sentenced to Life without the possibility of parole. Snap Judgment presents, "Hold That Space," a special spotlight on the Ear Hustle Podcast, from PRX's Radiotopia. Content Advisory: This episode discusses sex and contains explicit language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. Thanks to Erica Olson, Loraine Serrano, Darlene Burke, Annette Shields, Raven Campbell, Raylene Ruiz, Theresa, Sutina Green, and Steven Green for sharing your stories for this episode. And BIG thanks + so much love to the entire Ear Hustle family! Be sure to visit www.EarHustleSq.com to hear more stories, see pictures from episodes, and follow everything Ear Hustle. They just dropped a new season! Ear Hustle comes to us from PRX's Radiotopia, this episode is p…
41 min
Sep 17, 2020
What's keeping you from feeling proud today? We're exploring that question with a special Snap two-for-one: SHAMEBOOTH, a traveling art installation, hotline, and podcast featuring the voices of real people sharing their shame, and "Quiet Is Best," a story from Julie Lindahl about her shocking discovery of a secret -- and shameful -- family legacy. Content advisory: These stories detail substances, violence/graphic images of Nazi Germany, and sexual assault. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. STORIES: SHAMEBOOTH Recordings SHAMEBOOTH explores the science & psychology behind one of the most intense and isolating emotions a person can feel by capturing the voices of real people who step into a refurbished phone booth to speak their truths. It has become an art installation, podcast, hotline, live event space, and movement to help people get proud. A very big thank you to all of the brave people who stepped into the SHAMEBOOTH, baring their souls. For more, head on over…
54 min
Sep 10, 2020
Respawn - Snap Classic
A teenager ends up with more than he bargained for when he hacks his principal's Twitter account. And a night-shift doctor shares a story of life after death. STORIES Code Yellow 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. Listen to the full story, called Finn. Produced by Jack Rhysider with assistance from Nancy Lopez, original score by Renzo Gorrio The Lazarus Effect A night-shift doctor shares a story of life after death. This story comes to us from the podcast, The Nocturnists, and was performed live in San Francisco in 2018. You can listen to the full story, called The Lazarus Effect. Special thanks to Emily Silverman, Ana Adlerstein, Ali Block, Adelaide Papazolou, Marina Poole, Kirk Klocke, and the storyteller, Joe Sills Artwork by Teo Ducot Snap Classic - Season 10 Episode 19
49 min
Sep 3, 2020
Bad Hair Cut - Snap Classic
When the man in charge of a small, insular northern Ohio town wreaks havoc on his followers, a young boy with a passion for good hair tries to clean up the mess. Produced by Shaina Shealy, original score by Leon Morimoto Snap Classic - Season 9 - Episode 32
41 min
Aug 27, 2020
The Golden Lure
A fisherman down on his luck finds gold at the bottom of the sea. It's only after his treasure hunt is underway that he discovers what is truly valuable deep down. BIG thanks to Joe Pennisi for sharing your story with Snap. This story would not have been possible if not for the amazing, on the ground reporting work of Tara Duggan, Jason Fagone, and Santiago Mejia who first told this incredible story for the San Francisco Chronicle. Produced by Nikka Singh, original score by Renzo Gorrio Artwork by Teo Ducot Season 11 - Episode 27
54 min
Aug 20, 2020
Soundtrack of Silence - Snap Classic
When a young man is told is he going deaf, he sets out on a challenge to memorize the songs that defined his life. He had no idea that those songs would come back to him in the most unexpected way. A version of this story aired on KQED's Q'ed Up. Produced by April Dembosky, Original Score by Renzo Gorrio Sound Design by Leon Morimoto & April Dembosky Artwork by Mark Fiore Snap Classic - Season 9 Episode 3
38 min
Aug 13, 2020
Campfire Tales VII
The last embers of the season. The final wander through the woods. The chill not yet hitting the air. That's when you know it's time… This week, experience the dark magic of Spooked on Snap. We proudly present, "Campfire Tales VII." STORIES Kapu If the sign at the mouth of the cave says "kapu," forbidden, you better take heed. Don't go searching for trouble. Thank you, Joe, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Greta Weber and Annie Nguyen, original score by Lauryn Newson Route 666 Michael Kilpatrick is coming home from the venue, celebrating a great show. He's taking a familiar road. But tonight, the conditions are bad: hard wind, rain, and… frogs? Thanks, Michael, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Leon Morimoto Widow's Walk Howling wind. Swirling fog. What lurks in the mist? To whom is the wind calling? Thank you, Bubba, for sharing your terrifying tale with us. Produced by Greta Weber & Gaylen Koch,…
51 min
Aug 6, 2020
A rowdy radio show. A sick listener. A Radio DJ who gets in way, way too deep. This story is a co-production between Snap Judgment Studios, Hi-Phi Nation with Barry Lamb, and our dear friends over at Love and Radio. Listen & subscribe to Hi-Phi Nation with Barry Lamb, the best story-driven philosophy podcast in the universe! Love and Radio also rules and comes to you from the incredible Luminary family. You can hear the original version of Gotcha from Love and Radio here. Learn more about Radio DJ Amber Petty and pre-order her new book, "This Is Not A Love Song" This story was produced by Barry Lam, Steven Jackson, Nick van der Kolk, Phil Dmochowski, Julia DeWitt, and John Fecile This story includes the voices of Amber Petty, Cory Kimm, Andrew 'Cosi' Costello, and Sarah The actors featured in this story are Aliya Pabani, Corey Layton, Robin Luckwaldt-Ross Special thanks to Diane Wu, Antimo Ianella, Ira Glass Artwork by John Garrison For a full list of music featured in…
1 hr 7 min
Jul 30, 2020
Easy Street - Snap Classic
A musician writes a song so catchy, it takes over the world…then he finds out it's become a weapon on the streets of Portland. "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 & Deena Prichep. Easy Street (Redux) single by The Occupy ICE PDX Alliance on Apple Music or iTunes. Original Score: Renzo Gorrio Producer: John Fecile
24 min
Jul 22, 2020
Outbreak at San Quentin
Team Snap brings you the story of the devastating COVID-19 outbreak at San Quentin State Prison, as told by people on the inside. STORIES Outbreak at San Quentin As the Coronavirus outbreak overwhelms San Quentin State Prison, one incarcerated person, Chanthon Bun, is awaiting his release on parole. Bun tries to protect himself from the virus, while incarcerated first responders and cleaning crews attempt to treat those who are collapsing and stop the spread of COVID-19. In this episode, we hear first-hand accounts from incarcerated people inside San Quentin trying to survive the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. This story contains graphic content, listener discretion is advised. At the time of this recording, 13 people from San Quentin have died due to coronavirus, bringing the total number of lives lost in California prisons to 40. Our hearts go out to them and theirs, sincerely. Find out how you can support people on the inside with care packages and more at Prison University Pro…
47 min
Jul 14, 2020
Belly of the Beast - Snap Classic
Things go horribly wrong for a safari guide on the Zambezi River when he comes face-to-face with a rogue hippo. Thank you, Paul, for sharing your story with Snap! Check out Paul Templer's memoir, What's Left of Me. Produced by Erika Lantz, original score by Renzo Gorrio Artwork by Teo Ducot Snap Classic - Season 9 - Episode 25
25 min
Jul 9, 2020
The Happening
The night of June 11, 2011, will forever be seared in Roger Stringer's memory. The night started off with a dinner of boiled shrimp with his two sons. The night ended with his family being torn apart. This story contains sensitive content and graphic imagery not suitable for young listeners. Listener discretion advised. A very big BIG thank you to Roger and Zac Stringer for sharing their story with us here at Snap! As of yet, Zac has not been exonerated. A post-conviction relief appeal to clear his name is stalled in a local circuit court. His civil lawsuit against Remington is currently in limbo. Zac is now 24. He goes to college full time. He's the first-ever convicted felon to be admitted to William Carey University in Mississippi. Produced by Nancy Lopez, original score by Renzo Gorrio Artwork by Teo Ducot Season 11 - Episode 23
55 min
Jul 2, 2020
Chasing Thunder
For 110 days Peter Hammarstedt and his group of ocean vigilantes hunted the most notorious poacher on the high seas, known as the Thunder. Their journey turns into an epic chase across 10,000 miles, two seas, and three oceans, through massive ice floors, violent clashes, and storms-tossed seas, where only one ship makes it home. Thank you so much to Peter Hammarstedt for sharing your story with us! Thanks as well to Ian Urbina. We first heard about this story thanks to his reporting. You can find his book, The Outlaw Ocean: Journeys Across the Last Untamed Frontier, on Knopf, Amazon, or anywhere books are sold. Ian has a great collection of stories and books about the lawless ocean. Also, BIG thanks to Brick City TV & Mark Benjamin for sharing the audio from their documentary, Ocean Warriors: Chasing the Thunder. You can see a trailer of the film here. Produced by Nikka Singh, original score by Renzo Gorrio Season 11 - Episode 22
49 min
Jun 26, 2020
Snap is Moving
This weekend we are moving our podcast feed. You will still be able to listen to Snap Judgment on the radio and wherever you get your podcasts, but we want to make sure you don't miss a beat. Make sure Snap stays in your feed by subscribing. Next week, check to see you have the new epic Snap episode, "Chasing Thunder." If you don't see it in your feed, please refresh or resubscribe!
1 min
Jun 24, 2020
The Gift
A young boy in a migrant worker farm camp gets a surprise present from his father. But the gift comes with certain expectations. Season 11 - Episode 21
21 min
Jun 18, 2020
Radio 77
A DJ hosts a radio show from a garden shed in his backyard. For over forty years… he had an audience of one. Season 11 - Episode 20
31 min
Jun 15, 2020
Letters from Lockdown - Sarajevo, Yangon, New Orleans, San Francisco
Team Snap brings you voices from four amazing people - some looking to the future, some looking at the past, and those who never emerged. Season 11 - Episode 19
19 min
Jun 11, 2020
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. Snap Classic - Season 10 Episode 4
50 min
Jun 3, 2020
Thick Blue Line
Police shootings, mistaken arrests, and growing up Black / Brown in America. Snap presents amazing stories from people facing our nation's original sin.
49 min
May 28, 2020
The Iron Curtain - Snap Classic
At the height of the Cold War, Ulrike Poppe just might have been the most surveilled woman in the world. But it was only after the wall fell that things really got interesting. Snap Classic - Season 9 Episode 15
38 min
May 21, 2020
The Country Doctor
A Muslim doctor moves his family to a small, rural, Midwestern town. To his surprise, they fit right in... and then came the 2016 presidential election. Season 11 - Episode 18
58 min
May 15, 2020
Lucky Penny - Snap Spotlights "The Truth"
A son tries to make contact with his dad, who's deteriorating in the throes of dementia. He makes new connections and discoveries, and as he says goodbye to his father, he is granted a long-awaited wish. Snap Judgment presents, "Lucky Penny," a special spotlight on The Truth Podcast, from PRX's Radiotopia.
32 min
May 13, 2020
Letters from Lockdown - Philippines, Greece, Michigan, Libya
Some stories that seem the furthest away hit closest to home. Team Snap presents more lockdown advice from around the world, even from the places you least expect. Listen to the fifth installment of "Letters from Lockdown." Season 11 - Episode 16
18 min
May 8, 2020
Modern Family - Mother's Day Special
When a little girl goes missing in the desert, one woman is driven to find her, no matter what. And a mother makes her own Ebola suit - MacGyver style - to save her son's life. Happy Mother's Day to all you Snap Moms!
38 min
May 6, 2020
Letters from Lockdown - Liberia, Columbus, Chicago
Who better to seek advice from than a mother? This week, Team Snap brings you the fourth installment of, "Letters from Lockdown," featuring moms around the world. Happy Mother's Day to all the Snap Moms out there! Season 11 - Episode 14
11 min
May 1, 2020
After Glow
V grew up hearing about her parent's love story... but she never knew about the song behind it. Season 11 - Episode 13
31 min
Apr 29, 2020
Letters from Lockdown - Jericho, Rwanda, Brooklyn
While most of the world continues to shelter-in-place, Team Snap brings you the third installment of, "Letters from Lockdown." STORIES Jericho Osama Iliwat spent days in solitary confinement inside an Israeli prison during the First and Second Palestinian Intifadas. Learn how peace reached him in the midst of conflict. Today, Osama runs a cell phone shop in Jericho, is a peace activist, and leads international tours in Israel and the Palestinian Territories. He advocates for dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians and speaks to international groups with an organization called Combatants for Peace. Rwanda In the 90s, Eric Murangwa was the star goalkeeper of Rwanda's most beloved football team, Rayon Sport. He was also a Tutsi - at the time when death squads were hunting Tutsis. Find out where - and with who - Eric took refuge. Eric now runs a charity called Ishami Foundation, which brings people together through sport. He's currently raising money for vulnerable families…
13 min
Apr 24, 2020
Letters from Lockdown - Guantánamo, Utah, and On the Run
Team Snap proudly presents the second installment of, "Letters from Lockdown," featuring stories from people around the world who have experienced lockdown before. Season 11 - Episode 11
13 min
Apr 22, 2020
The Enlightenment Trap - Snap Classic
A skeptical journalist fights freezing temperatures alongside a fitness guru to test the limits of his own mortality. Snap Classic: Season 8 - Episode 17
30 min
Apr 17, 2020
Weed brownies, firefighting, and friendship. It's a 4/20 Snap Special! Amazing stories by friends, about the friend you did not expect. Season 11 - Episode 10
37 min
Apr 15, 2020
Letters from Lockdown - Gaza, Myanmar, and at Sea
These people from all around the world share a common thread… this isn't their first lockdown. During quarantine, Team Snap is bringing you pieces of wisdom, hope, and defiance. Season 11 - Episode 9
12 min
Apr 9, 2020
A woman visits a faraway island to meet the last generation of Korea's mermaids. She comes away with an unexpected discovery about motherhood and about herself. Season 11 - Episode 8
35 min
Apr 3, 2020
Spooked - The Fog
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 voice emerges from the mist. This story comes to us from Australia, the original Upside Down. Select Spooked episodes will be available across streaming platforms but ALL will be exclusively on Luminary. Download the Luminary mobile app or go to LuminaryPodcasts.com.
27 min
Apr 1, 2020
The Writing is on the Wall - Snap Classic
When the scariest man in town is arrested for murder, only one lawyer is willing to represent him. Snap Classic: Season 6 - Episode 30
30 min
Mar 26, 2020
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 fromTransom.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. Season 11 - Episode 7 The beat doesn't happen without YOU. Support Snap storytelling... stories you won't hear anywhere else.
40 min
Mar 19, 2020
Zoo Nebraska
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. Season 11 - Episode 6
50 min
Mar 17, 2020
Spooked - Isabelle
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. All of the latest episodes are available only on Luminary. Download the Luminary mobile app or go to LuminaryPodcasts.com. Season 4 - Episode 1
34 min
Mar 11, 2020
A Grenfell Story - Snap Spotlights "Have You Heard George's Podcast?"
A young teacher's daily struggles provide the backdrop for a poetic re-imagining of a public tragedy in London. Snap spotlights the amazing "Have You Heard George's Podcast?" from BBC Sounds. Season 11, Episode 5
32 min
Mar 5, 2020
The Real Black Klansman - Snap Classic
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. Snap Classic - Season 8 Episode 9
40 min
Feb 27, 2020
Watching Over Mountain Village
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 and violence. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. Season 11 - Episode 4
49 min
Feb 20, 2020
Senior Year Mixtape - Snap Classic
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. Snap Classic - Season 9 Episode 4
52 min
Feb 13, 2020
The Pink Palace
When your plane crashes in the Amazon Jungle on your honeymoon, do you take a raft down a river to continue on… or turn back? This epic romance turns into the ultimate test of survival. Season 11 - Episode 3
49 min
Feb 6, 2020
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. Produced by John Fecile, original score by Leon Morimoto. Season 11 - Episode 2
36 min
Jan 30, 2020
Night at The Mirage - Snap Classic
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 Classic - Season 9 Episode 21
36 min
Jan 23, 2020
Space Rocks
One night, an explosion in the night sky of western Colorado draws townspeople out to search for something more. Something bigger. Something… out of this world. Season 11 - Episode 1
41 min
Jan 16, 2020
The Performers - Snap Classic
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 Chapelle's other half rocks three mics. Snap Judgment presents, "The Performers." Exploring the magic behind the stagecraft. Snap Classic - Season 7 Episode 10
51 min
Jan 9, 2020
Tell Christy I Love Her - Snap Spotlights "Ear Hustle"
Tom was a cop. Jason was a teenager in a gang. The two men tell the story of the one night in 1997 that changed who they both are now. Snap Spotlights Radiotopia's "Ear Hustle."
49 min
Jan 2, 2020
Notorious - Snap Classic
A loan shark crusades against the dark side of the payday industry, after running a risky business. A student discovers a kid named Hitler at college orientation, leading to a search for more Hitler's. And a survivor of criminalization and state violence performs as a means of healing.
50 min
Dec 26, 2019
The 2019 Look Back Special
A poet delivers a devastating portrait of the relationship that made him who he is today. Two men come face to face one night in the dark canyon-lands of southern Utah. And a dangerous anarchist steals, kills, and escapes, until one day when he can run no further. It's Snap's 2019 Look Back Special.. time to look back before we move forward.
49 min
Dec 23, 2019
Under Pressure
After traumatic experiences underwater, a diver falls in love with the ocean again by building a secret kingdom for seahorses. Season 10 Episode 36
20 min
Dec 19, 2019
Pt 2: The Search for No Name Aporva
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.
30 min
Dec 5, 2019
Leap of Faith - Snap Classic
An aid worker is held hostage in Iraq, a detective's toughest case turns out to be an investigation into his own past, and a hauntingly beautiful story of a simple piece of fruit. Snap Classic - Season 7 Episode 18
50 min
Nov 28, 2019
The 2019 Gratitude Special
A headless chicken proves sometimes urban legends are true, playground bullies expose dark secrets during a "pantsing" epidemic, and a young man comes out to his parents. We are grateful to tell stories and we are so so thankful for you Snappas! For all the love and support you have shown this crazy ridiculous enterprise that is Snap Judgment, thank you. Season 10 Episode 33
49 min
Nov 21, 2019
Diamonds in the Sky
Fans and journalists embark on a seven-show tour with Rihanna... in seven countries, over seven days, on a Boeing 777, to celebrate her seventh album in seven years. Did we mention this is the seventh anniversary of the tour?
34 min
Nov 14, 2019
Return To Kuku Island - Snap Classic
A woman revisits remote Indonesian islands where she and thousands of other Vietnamese refugees were once stranded without food, water, or shelter. She returns to this tiny place on the edge of the world... one last time.
50 min
Nov 7, 2019
The Lamb, the Lion, and the Fox
A former journalist turned CIA agent goes undercover to flip an international arms dealer and stop a terrorist bombing.
45 min
Oct 31, 2019
Godsend - Snap Classic
A woman's voice changes forever, following a stroke-like episode. A man living in Alaska continues to hear rumors about the elusive blue bear. When he goes out searching for one, he ends up finding... something much different. And a girl gains magical powers that lead to an irreversible and terrible chain of events.
50 min
Oct 29, 2019
Spooked - Sharp Tooth Boy
Bonnie Blagg and her two friends call for Bloody Mary in the mirror on her dresser during a middle school sleepover. Bonnie thinks nothing of it until a ghost boy with long, sharp, bloody teeth appears in her bedroom every single night after that.
30 min
Oct 24, 2019
Spooked - Santi
When Maribel loses her little brother Santi, her very best friend in the world, she learns that love is sometimes stronger than death. We travel to Mexico for this very special Spooked tale.
30 min
Oct 22, 2019
Spooked - The Banshees
We're bringing you Spooked tales about ladies who lurk, haunt and aren't messing around. Be afraid. 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. Thank you, Todd Narron for being our tour guide in the mysterious American South. Todd's memoir is Country Stories of Ghosts and Bad Men. Produced by Anna Sussman, original score by Renzo Gorrio Room 324 A film producer visits one of the most iconic haunted places in the world: The Stanley Hotel. He doesn't believe in ghosts at all. But he's about to question reality. A big thanks to Daniel Noah for sharing this story with us. Daniel is the cohost of SpectreVision's Visitations Podcast, a Shudder Original. Produced by Eliza Smith, original score by Davey Kim Artwork by: Teo Ducot Snap Season 10 Episode 28 Want more Spooked? There are 26 new episodes of Spooked coming th…
13 min
Oct 17, 2019
Spooked - Mrs. Hagstrom
It's Spooked Season! When supernatural forces come for her kids, Curtis's mom stands strong. Mrs. Hagstrom may be one of the meanest ghosts yet. Be afraid.
10 min
Oct 10, 2019
An Israeli Defense solider decides to speak out about his violent actions from the past and they come back to haunt him. Season 10 Episode 26
37 min
Oct 3, 2019
The Other Hand - Love + Radio
A mentor to a disabled little boy loses a piece of himself and discovers what is gained.
24 min
Sep 26, 2019
A teen's dad surprises him by taking him on his first slave plantation tour. And a girl realizes the computer version of herself, acts more like her than she does. Season 10 Episode 25
27 min
Sep 19, 2019
I Sing the Body Electric
A man tries to cheat death with homemade technological body enhancements, but the world isn't ready for his kind of lifestyle.
35 min
Sep 15, 2019
The Spy's Son - Snap Classic
The story of a lifetime falls into a reporter's lap when he receives a tip about father-son co-conspirators who sell national secrets to Russia.
24 min
Sep 12, 2019
1865 "Sic Semper Tyrannis"
President Lincoln is mortally wounded. The nation is under attack. Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton takes control and tries to protect Vice President Andrew Johnson. This story comes to us from 1865.
23 min
Sep 5, 2019
The Inventor and The Thief - Snap Classic
When a brilliant inventor was robbed of his life's work, his son did the only reasonable thing: he became a robber. Snap Classic: Season 8 Episode 10
28 min
Aug 29, 2019
Head Games
The human mind can play tricks on you... 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. STORIES "Tracy: My Ride-or-Die" 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! "A Short Stay In Hell" 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…
49 min
Aug 22, 2019
Campfire Tales VI - The Thin Place
Martin is a paramedic. He has a gift for saving people's lives. He also has another, darker, gift--one that he doesn't want to use. 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 just download the Luminary mobile app or go to LuminaryPodcasts.com Season 10 Episode 22
31 min
Aug 15, 2019
The Badlands - Snap Classic
For two years, ISIS fought to take over the city of Mosul, killing 40,000 civilians. A mix of missionaries, mercenaries, and misfits from around the world pack their bags, fly to Iraq and voluntarily run into the line of fire to fight back. Producer: Anna Sussman Original Score: Renzo Gorrio
50 min
Aug 8, 2019
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. STORIES Life On Easy Street 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. A big thanks to Joe Sivick & Producer Deena Prichep Producer: John Fecile Original Score: Renzo Gorrio The Little Boxer 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. Producer: Liz Mak Original Score: Renzo Gorrio Season 10 Episode 21
48 min
Aug 1, 2019
Shangri-La - Snap Classic
Glynn unearths paradise. A geoscientist journeys deep into the Amazon Jungle, where rivers rage and legends come true. And a revolutionary living in exile does the unexpected. Snap presents a classic, "Shangri-La." STORIES "The Perfect Spot" Backpackers are scouring Southeast Asia looking for the magical spot, but Glynn has the inside tip. "Boiling River" Andres Ruzo tried to track down a legendary he's heard his grandfather talk about in stories when he was a little boy. He found the stuff of legends, and then was faced with the choices, and burdens of knowing a valuable secret. Producer: Anna Sussman "For Love and Revolution" In the 1970's Truman Capote interviewed Watani Stiner, a young revolutionary serving time in San Quentin for the death of two Black Panthers. Then... things got interesting. Producer: Sukey Lewis and Mark Ristich Season 7 Episode 12
49 min
Jul 25, 2019
Kissing the Concrete - Snap Spotlights "Ear Hustle"
Snap leaves San Quentin State Prison with the Ear Hustle Podcast and then goes back inside 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 as well to John "Yahya" Johnson, David Ditto, Talib Brooks, Louis Brackett, and Jeff Atkins for sharing their experiences inside Prison Reception. Artwork by: Atwan Williams Be sure to visit www.EarHu…
49 min
Jul 18, 2019
The Body Genius - Snap Spotlights "The Truth"
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 "The Truth" podcast. Season 10 Episode 20
29 min
Jul 11, 2019
A teenage hacker inspired by "Mr. Robot" takes on his high school and gets personal with his principal's Twitter account. And night-shift doctor, Joe Sills, shares a story of life after death. STORIES Code Yellow 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. The Lazarus Effect A night-shift doctor, Joe Sills, shares a story of life after death. This story comes to us from the podcast, The Nocturnists. Season 10 Episode 19
49 min
Jul 4, 2019
On The Mat - Snap Classic
A one-legged high schooler wrestles with his identity and his weight class. A story featuring tough opponents and big decisions. The Wrestler With The Missing Leg Anthony Robles was born with one leg, but that didn't stop him from joining the wrestling team. If you want to learn more about Anthony's story and his career as a motivational speaker, check out his website and be sure to read his memoir, Unstoppable: From Underdog to Undefeated. Producer: Joe Rosenberg Sound Design: Renzo Gorrio Season 8 Episode 18 "On the Mat" - Snap Classic
32 min
Jun 27, 2019
Operation Little Flower
In a 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. Season 10 Episode 18
27 min
Jun 20, 2019
Quick Fix - Snap Classic
Mouth Of The Dragon When a small child is lost, it's up to Glynn to face the dragon. As The World Burns What happens when the world around you starts to burn? A Little White Lie Think your dating life is tough? Try being an Arab, Muslim man after 9/11 in New York City. Mortuary Assistant Required The wanted ad said "Mortuary Assistant Required. Prior Experience An Advantage, But Not Essential." No one bothered to apply, except for Simon... Season 6 Episode 16
50 min
Jun 13, 2019
Snap LIVE! The Social Experiment
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 dreams of being kidnapped, 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
49 min
Jun 6, 2019
Bloodsport - Snap Classic
Point guard Alex Owumi has just landed in North Africa to play basketball for his childhood hero. For more information, check out Alex's book -- Qaddafi's Point Guard. Producer: Davey Kim and Anna Sussman Season 6 Episode 8
25 min
May 30, 2019
The Boy On The Beach
Hear the story behind the influential photo of the Syrian boy who drowned while attempting to reach Europe. Read more in Tima Kurdi's book, The Boy on the Beach. Producer: Anna Sussman Season 10 - Episode 15
22 min
May 23, 2019
The Family Name
Quiet is Best 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. Producer: Erika Lantz Like A House On Fire 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 Season 10 Episode 15
1 hr 2 min
May 22, 2019
"The Choice" Josh Healey Live at BAM - Snap Classic
When Josh Healey learns some unexpected news from his girlfriend, his first thought...is of Grandma Barbara and Grandma Henrietta. Season 7 Episode 3
15 min
May 17, 2019
A Wives' Tale - Snap Classic
Five women, one husband and one goal in life... to get to the Celestial Kingdom. Producer: Tyler Measom & Adizah Eghan Original Score and Sound Design: Renzo Gorrio Season 8 Episode 15
30 min
May 12, 2019
Who's Your Mama? Pt 2 "Nose Job"
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. Season 10 Episode 14
22 min
May 9, 2019
Who's Your Mama - Pt 1 "#Waffle Woke"
Comic Jen Kober tells the story of the mother she never expected to find, on a journey she never expected to take. Performed live at The Paramount in Oakland. Music composed by Bells Atlas. Season 10 Episode 13
31 min
May 2, 2019
Tricknology - Snap Classic
When you're struggling and living in the margins, the powers that be want to keep you ... exactly where you are. Season 8 Episode 12
51 min
Apr 25, 2019
No One Calls Me Shooter
When one couple learns that their teenage son has been identified as a potential school shooter, they do everything they can to prove that he's not. Bethany Barnes originally reported this story for The Oregonian - Targeted: A Family and the Quest to Stop the Next School Shooter. Producer: Nancy López Season 10 Episode 12
51 min
Apr 18, 2019
Good Morning, Mosul - Snap Classic
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
28 min
Apr 12, 2019
Snap LIVE! At The Paramount
Snap LIVE! At The Paramount featuring Glynn Washington, Don Reed and Joyce Lee telling stories about subjects that are taboo, bizarre and humorous. Live Music by Bell's Atlas Season 10 Episode 11
52 min
Apr 2, 2019
Don Reed "Cardboard Boxes" at Snap LIVE! in Brooklyn
Snap Favorite Don Reed takes the stage with a heartfelt homage to his father's dreams for his son. Performed live by Don Reed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music Music composed and performed by Bells Atlas Season 10 Episode 9
33 min
Mar 29, 2019
Jen Kober "Skydiving" at Snap LIVE! in Brooklyn
Snap comedy queen Jen Kober thought having an adventurous date meant trying a new restaurant... little did she know she would be free falling into a pretty crappy situation. Original Music by Bells Atlas Performed Live at Brooklyn Academy of Music Get the video at snapjudgment.org Season 10 Epsiode 8
19 min
Mar 22, 2019
Texas Ranger - Snap Classic
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 case that kept getting away from him.
20 min
Mar 15, 2019
Love Me's "Meet Cute"
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? Season 10 Episode 7
25 min
Mar 8, 2019
Peace Of Mind with Bhi Bhiman - Snap Spotlight
Snap spotlights "Peace of Mind" with Bhi Bhiman. In the inaugural episode, Bhi interviews Glynn Washington, bestselling author Dave Eggers, and renowned psychologist Lee Ross.
31 min
Mar 1, 2019
Reckonings - Snap Spotlight
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. Season 10 Episode 6
28 min
Feb 15, 2019
Two women, a tiny boat, the wide open ocean...and kismet. Season 8 Episode 28
50 min
Feb 8, 2019
The Border Hacker
A computer hacker tries to make his way home through two countries, a dense jungle and a seemingly endless string of technical challenges. Season 10 Episode 4
50 min
Feb 1, 2019
Heaven's Gate
It was both a tragedy and a punchline. The story behind a cult that changed the world. Season 10 Episode 3
37 min
Jan 25, 2019
One Wrong Lie
When a man is falsely accused of kidnapping a police officer, he tells a lie to set himself free. But that lie comes at an enormous cost. Season 10 Episode 2
27 min
Jan 18, 2019
The North Pond Hermit - Snap Classic
There was a legend in central Maine, about a hermit who had lived in the woods, unseen, for 30 years. Then, in 2013, the police arrested a man named Christopher Knight.
37 min
Jan 11, 2019
This Is Not A Drill
Ballistic missile threat inbound to Hawaii. Seek immediate shelter. A very special presentation of the day the world almost ended. Season 10 Episode 1
35 min
Jan 4, 2019
The Other Secret Weapon
A young man has the chance to work on a very secret, very powerful weapon that could put an end to world war II. The project involves no toxins, no chemicals, no shrapnel and no bullets. Instead, the project involves lots and lots of flying mammals. Lots. Content Advisory: This story details a war situation involving both people and animals, Listener Discretion Is Advised. Season 9 Episode 38
24 min
Dec 20, 2018
The Look Back Special
A special presentation just for you... "Look Back 2018." Coming to terms with events that have happened, but that you don't want to believe. Featuring some favorite Snap stories from the vault. Season 9 Episode 37
50 min
Dec 14, 2018
Ear Hustle's The Big No No - Snap Spotlight
Snap Judgment spotlights the amazing podcast Ear Hustle: The Big No No, stories from San Quentin State Prison.
28 min
Dec 6, 2018
48 Hours In Syria
Kassem Eid had spent two years living in a city under siege. After he and his neighbors took part in the protests during the Arab Spring in 2011, Syrian President Bashar Al Assad began to punish towns like Kassem's. His forces bombed them, surrounded them, and starved them. That's when Kassem decided to fight back. Season 9 Episode 35
33 min
Nov 22, 2018
The 2018 Gratitude Special
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes: little girls, traveling dogs and men who save strangers from disaster... on the Snap Judgment 2018 Gratitude Special. Season 9 Episode 33
51 min
Nov 16, 2018
The Cut
When the man in charge of a small, insular northern Ohio town wreaks havoc on his followers, a young Amish boy with a passion for good hair tries to clean up the mess. Season 9 Episode 32
41 min
Nov 13, 2018
The Fire Tapes Special
What do you do when you are trying to give birth... in the middle of a wildfire? Nicole Veum is interviewed live by producer April Demobosky for "The Fire Tapes" The Fire Tapes is a collaboration between KQED's "The Bay" and Snap Judgment for the Coal + Ice Festival in San Francisco. Producers: Sukey Lewis, Mark Ristich and Jeremy Siegel
13 min
Nov 9, 2018
Counted: An Oakland Story
Counted: An Oakland Story is the story of the people lost to Oakland's violence. During 2017, a team of Snap Judgment producers, learned about Oakland's homicide victims, their families and communities. Visit oaklandstory.org for more interviews, photos and illustrations. Season 9 Episode 9
1 hr
Nov 2, 2018
Snap LIVE! in NYC
Legendary "Snap LIVE! in NYC" at RadioLoveFest featuring Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter from The Roots and The Tonight Show, comedian Jen Kober, and Snap favorite Josh Healey. Season 7 Episode 3
51 min
Oct 25, 2018
Creepy Crawly - Spooked IX
The Birds: As a little boy in Richmond Virginia, raising pigeons, Ray Christian made a friend with the same hobby. But there was something mysterious about Ray's new pal. The Taxidermist: When Tracey started doing taxidermy, she assumed all her subjects would be dead. Until she met a squirrel who didn't seem quite right. The Visage: A man is hired to do remodel work on a house with a haunted history. But something inside the house doesn't want anything to change. Season 9 Episode 31
50 min
Oct 19, 2018
Trapped - Spooked IX
Get 13 all-new episodes of Spooked Season 2 at Spookedpodcast.org. THE IRON GATE When Dallas Sanchez was stationed in Iraq, he saw danger every single day. But one night on patrol, when his small kill team took over a house in Baghdad, an unseen force had a message for them: Get. Out. Season 9 Episode 30
31 min
Sep 28, 2018
Love Lessons
How do you imagine falling in love when you know you might never get the chance to? A story from inside the walls of Guantanamo Bay Prison. Season 9 Episode 27
48 min
Sep 21, 2018
Beyond Faces of Death
In the mid-70s, Conan was hired to direct and produce a nature documentary. But he wanted to do something more ambitious. The film he made "Faces of Death" became one of the most infamous movies ever, but his success came with deadly consequences. Season 9 Episode 26
39 min
Sep 14, 2018
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Sometimes the only word you hear is "No." But what if you always said "Yes"? Snap Judgment proudly presents "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy". Forbidden Fruit An aspiring priest decides to experience all that the world has to offer. The Faith Healer Imagine putting your hands on someone, and curing whatever ails them. Charles Monroe Kane knows the feeling. The Insane Million Maker Master Counterfeiter What's the easiest way to make money? Make Money. And lots of it. Season 7 Episode 23
1 hr 19 min
Aug 30, 2018
Belly Of The Beast
When you're a safari guide on the Zambezi River, you always know that things could go horribly wrong. Season 9 Episode 25
25 min
Aug 24, 2018
The Real Black Klansman
Featuring a new story from the "Real Black Klansman" Detective Ron Stallworth...we're going face to face with "The Klan." Includes a bonus Snap Classic story from boogie-woogie pianist Daryl Davis, author of "Klan-Destine Relationships."
40 min
Aug 9, 2018
Talk Of The Town
After a salesman at Oakland's Lake Merritt disappears, journalist Tammerlin Drummond investigates what happened to him. Season 9 Episode 23
25 min
Aug 3, 2018
My Private Utopia - Snap Classic
Dylan Evans had hit a wall. Life was becoming too routine, too mundane. So he did something very few of us would do to change that. For more check out Dylan Evan's book: The Utopia Experiment Producer: Nancy Lopez Sound Design: Pat Mesiti-Miller
21 min
Jul 24, 2018
Return To Kuku Island
In the 1970s, thousands of Vietnamese refugees were left on the remote Anambas Islands in Indonesia. They were stranded without food, water, and shelter, forced to survive off the land. Now, almost 40 years later, one woman wants to go back to those distant islands, one last time. This story would not have been possible without their generous support of the International Women's Media Foundation. Season 9 Episode 22
51 min
Jul 19, 2018
Suitcase Of Love And Shame - Snap Classic
In 2009, Jane Gillooly came across an item on Ebay that piqued her imagination. The picture was of a suitcase filled with old audiotapes. The listing's title was "Suitcase of Love and Shame."
25 min
Jul 12, 2018
Night At The Mirage
The story of The Mirage, the famous undercover Chicago Sun bar, as told by two reporters posing as bartenders. Pam Zekman currently works as an investigative reporter for CBS 2 Chicago. You can find Zay Smith's book about The Mirage, his humor column and a his novel, at zaysmith.com. Season 9 Episode 21
36 min
Jul 5, 2018
Campfire Tales V
An all new season of Spooked, the podcast, is dropping early August. In this episode, we're featuring some of our favorite stories from Spooked, season one.
54 min
Jun 28, 2018
Fight Club
The first rule about fight club is you do not talk about fight club. Ray Christian breaks that rule. Season 9 Episode 19
21 min
Jun 21, 2018
Ear Hustle's "Thick Glass" - Snap Special
Snap Judgment joins the podcast Ear Hustle for a look at parenting from inside San Quentin State Prison. In this episode incarcerated fathers share their stories of striving to be present in their children's lives. One inmate reconnects with his son after 20 years. Another stays very involved through letters and visits. And a third gets the opportunity to give his teenage son a haircut.
50 min
Jun 14, 2018
06 Female - Snap Classic
In 2006, a wolf was born in Yellowstone who would become a legend in her own time. For more about the 06 Female and the debate surrounding wolves in Yellowstone, be sure to check out Jeff Hull's article in Outside Magazine and Nate Rott'sspecial report for NPR. Producer: Joe Rosenberg
20 min
May 31, 2018
Tin Man - Snap Classic
What if you don't have a heart? If I Only Had A Heart The sum of the parts cannot equal the hole in your heart. The Scientist And The Psychopath Neuroanatomist Dr. James Fallon studies the most dangerous kind of person: the psychopath. His job is to get up close and personal with the mind of the psychopath so that we can better understand what makes them tick. He treats their brains with the cold calculation of a scientist at work. But in the process things get mighty personal. About Face You've heard the saying, right? You can't see the forest for the trees. Well, imagine if your whole life all you could do, all you knew how to do, was see the trees, the details, the minutiae of the world. What would you miss out on. Let's take a walk in Tom Conces' shoes and find out. Chin-Kyll and Bo-Ok: Across the DMZ What happens when you are reunited with your North Korean sister for the first time in over five decades?
51 min
May 24, 2018
When the fight is over we still have to deal with the pieces of the battle that remain inside. Featuring The Warrior Box and Soul of a Soldier. Season 9 Episode 17
51 min
May 17, 2018
Secrets In The Stacks - Snap Classic
When Avi Steinberg became a prison librarian, he thought his job would be to keep track of the books. Then he started reading between the lines. Producer: Joe Rosenberg
26 min
May 11, 2018
Hear how one of Yugoslavia's top basketball players attempts to escape the Siege of Sarajevo and don't miss The Nocturnists late night meltdown at the morgue. "The Choice" from the Lucky Podcast Nada Rothbart thought she'd have plenty of time to get her family out of Sarajevo. Suddenly, it was too late. This story originally aired on Lucky podcast, listen to part two of Nada's story "The Choice" here. "Live At The Morgue" from The Nocturnists Podcast What do you do when the morgue has a total meltdown. Galen Laserson tells her story live at The Nocturnists. Its host and creator is Emily Silverman, MD, its executive producer is Ali Block, MD, and its podcast producer is Marina Poole. Season 9 Episode 16
51 min
May 4, 2018
Where No One Should Go - Snap Classic
In the desert of northern South Africa you come across a little puddle. If you dive down into that puddle, at the bottom there is a slot. This is the entrance to third largest freshwater cave in the world. This is where the adventure begins. Producer: Julia DeWitt
18 min
Apr 26, 2018
The Iron Curtain
At the height of the Cold War, Ulrike Poppe just might have been the most surveilled woman in the world. But it was only after the wall fell that things got really interesting. Producer: Luisa Beck with Production Assistance By Joe Rosenberg Original Score: Renzo Gorrio Season 9 Episode 15
39 min
Apr 19, 2018
The Badlands
For two years, ISIS fought to take over the city of Mosul, killing 40,000 civilians. This is a story about a group of men and women from around the world who packed up their bags, flew into Iraq, and made their way to Mosul to try their hand at fighting ISIS back. Season 9 Episode 14
50 min
Apr 12, 2018
Running Man
When a rising high school track star in Eritrea, East Africa, is arrested under the military dictatorship, he realizes he might have a way out....run. Season 9 Episode 13
27 min
Apr 6, 2018
26 Lives On Atlas Peak
On Atlas Peak there is one way in and one way out. When wildfire threatened their homes, the only escape route...was up. Check out KQED's fire investigation. Producer: Sukey Lewis Season 9 Episode 12
14 min
Mar 29, 2018
There is a line, draw it in the sand, shake on it, mark it in blood, but if you cross it... there is no going back. Season 6 Episode 12
51 min
Mar 22, 2018
Breakfast Of Champions
Stories of young people using every trick in their little arsenal to win praise and love, only to find themselves alone in the end. Season 9 Episode 11
50 min
Mar 16, 2018
Fargo - Snap Classic
Paul Berczeller examines the case of Takako Konishi, who died in a frozen forest on the North Dakota/Minnesota border looking for the treasure from the Coen Brother's film Fargo. Producer: Joe Rosenberg
20 min
Mar 9, 2018
The Trouble With Shannon Cason
KC was a rising star, improving Detroit's most troubled public schools. But to do that, she cut some legal corners that put her in prison. Season 9 Episode 10
50 min
Mar 1, 2018
Counted: An Oakland Story
Counted: An Oakland Story is a yearlong look at the people lost to Oakland's violence. During 2017, a team of Snap Judgment producers learned about Oakland's homicide victims, their families and communities. Visit oaklandstory.org for more interviews, photos, and illustrations. Season 9 Episode 9
59 min
Feb 26, 2018
Big Girls Don't Cry - Snap Classic
When the going gets tough, the tough make stuff happen. Featuring stories about rattlesnakes pageant queens, Apache orphans, and the legendary Xiao Xiao.
51 min
Feb 22, 2018
Avraham's story was included in a 12-part Hebrew webseries called Neviim: Operation Amramby Elad Ben Elul (@Eladbenelul) and Yossi Brauman. Read hundreds more testimonies like Avraham's at Amram's website. The Amram association has collected hundreds of saliva samples from people who connected to the kidnapping affair. Producer: Shaina Shealy Season 9 Episode 8
24 min
Feb 15, 2018
Quake City Hero
In 1989, an enormous earthquake struck the Bay Area. One of Oakland's major arteries, the Cypress Freeway, collapsed. And one man named Raven left his home and dove into the wreckage to save lives. This story comes from Liam O'Donoghue, host and producer of the podcast East Bay Yesterday. Producers: Liam O'Donoghue and Eliza Smith Original Score: Davey Kim Season 9 Episode 7
16 min
Feb 13, 2018
The Spelling Bee - Snap Classic
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6 min
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Monk Of Mokha
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43 min
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41 min
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52 min
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Soundtrack Of Silence
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33 min
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Linda, Loretta, and Me
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12 min
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32 min
Jan 10, 2018
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12 min
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23 min
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31 min
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29 min
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22 min
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36 min
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16 min
Nov 28, 2017
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30 min
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51 min
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51 min
Nov 10, 2017
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39 min
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30 min
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20 min
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50 min
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27 min
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Spoiler Alert:
I shall be lighting a fire under John Wick, examining it in a new light and waxing on about its darkness to see if it glows or is just a smokescreen. So read on only if you've already seen John Wick, or don't plan to.
0:01:21 OMFG, in the tradition of Behaving Badly and other films with a boring starting point, John Wick begins with a flash forward. The good news is, it seems John Wick (Keanu Reeves) is dying. Would it kill anyone — other than John — if this was the actual beginning of the film and not just a cheap short-cut to inject a modicum of action?
0:01:51 On his death bed pavement, he watches a selfie video he made of himself kissing his own girlfriend. WTF!?
0:02:17 The opening that was too boring to open with now begins in earnest and, they were right, it is boring.
0:03:16 His Significant Other (Bridget Moynahan as Helen) collapses for no reason. Maybe she's allergic to wooden things. Like Keanu's acting.
0:03:22 In the hospital, the doctor unplugs Helen's life support, making of her a truly ex-wife. That said, she's not the only one who's turned off.
0:07:34 WTF!? Helen sends him a puppy from beyond the grave? He should name it 'Jesus'.
0:11:16 Russians at a petrol station insult him in Russian, but he speaks Russian so he gets the last смеяться.
0:13:28 He drives a motorcar I'm meant to be impressed with on an airport runway. This film though, like his car, refuses to take off.
0:14:42 The Russians show up at his house in the middle of the night and beat him and his dog up. WTF!? It is at this precise moment I start praying the intrigue of this film is not based on a man's love for his dog and a bloody car.
0:24:14 Apparently John Wick was in the Russian Mafia but the Don's son and car thief / puppy murderer (Alfie Allen as Iosef Tarasov) didn't know this because of all the wiseguy WTF!? The Don's son just happened to steal a car from the most dangerous hired gun the Mafia has ever known!? It's a small underworld.
Viggo Tarasov (Michael Nyqvist): John wasn't exactly the bogeyman. He was the one you sent to kill the fucking bogeyman.
0:29:54 John wants to kill Iosef, the Don's son, so a plethora of Russian enforcers descend on John's house and he eliminates them all. He should've fought this hard the first time they came to his house.
0:31:32 As a hitman, he'd make a killing.
John [on the telephone]: This is Wick. John Wick, yes, that's right. I'd like to make a dinner reservation for twelve.
This is the code used in the film to order a clean up crew at a location. "Dinner reservation for twelve" means there are twelve bodies to be disposed of. John's not the only one with reservations, I've got some and they're quite serious.
0:36:23 Marcus (Willem Dafoe) agrees to kill John Wick for 2,000,000 dollars. It would seem they have history, but that chapter is over.
0:53:41 John kills every Mafioso in a Russian club. BTW, guess what colour the Mafia lackeys' shirts are. #Red
0:54:38 John gets shot and beaten in the club much worse than he ever did in his house, yet now he can still fight and he bounces right back. Perhaps he cares more about Russian dogs than his dead one.
0:56:42 The doctor makes a house call to the hotel room he's staying in and offers pain medication. John has a bottle of medicine already, and it starts with the letter 'whiskey'.
0:58:03 Ms Perkins (Adrianne Palicki), a hit-woman, interrupts John during his quiet time by shooting his bed and his walls and his floors. She's not very good at this business, unless her business is nailing furniture.
1:02:28 John goes into a church and, before he burns all the mob's money, he makes everyone holey.
1:04:36 Ms Perkins has a message for Directors the world over.
1:06:04 John kills Viggo's entourage until his other son gives him a lift with his car.
1:06:32 After capturing John, do the Mafia then kill him, which is what they've been trying to do for the last half an hour? No, they take him prisoner and ransom him for a stack of WTF!?
1:09:57 Viggo speaking to John Wick.
I've been saying this to myself over and over for the past hour.
1:11:08 Marcus takes out the only two guards on John after Viggo leaves. Marcus has only seemingly been hunting John; in fact, he's been watching over him. I wager Viggo will resent not seeing the killing through to Wick's end.
Viggo: SHIT!
Let the regretting commence.
1:14:11 Viggo exchanges his life for his son Iosef's location and cancelling the contract on John's life. John could call this an escape clause.
1:16:52 As John kills Iosef, I can't shake the feeling that the story of this film was already Taken.
1:19:30 Like Guardians of the Galaxy, the best part of this film is the soundtrack.
Viggo (to Marcus): While it [the contract] was open you had every chance, every opportunity to kill John Wick and if you had done your job my son would be still alive.
You could say the same thing to the mirror, you knob.
1:22:28 Viggo and Ms Perkins kill Marcus. At least this time Viggo actually killed someone rather than let him escape to exact revenge. It can learn.
1:24:12 Ms Perkins is executed in an idiot's firing squad for having broken the cardinal rule of the Continental Hotel, which is no fighting. She made her coffin, now she'll lie in it.
1:25:14 John absolutely has to return to rub out Viggo. After getting revenge for his dog and his car, of course he must have revenge for his friend. He can't let a good revenge go to waste.
1:31:53 Viggo dies and John walks off to the scene that began the film, way back when we were still awake.
1:33:51 Lol, he goes to the veterinary hospital (at the Docks!?) to lick his wounds because it hurts like a bitch.
1:34:26 Then he steals a puppy because it reminds him of his wife.
Roll credits
Produced by Eva Longoria.
Well, that explains the 'desperate' part.
Tally Ho'
- WTF!?'s: 9 burning ones
- When to Follow: A lot to do around the house but you still would like to watch a film? John Wick is the prefect background movie: it's at its best when you listen to the soundtrack and can't concentrate on the story.
- Where's This Found: I'm gobsmacked this film received as much positive attention as it did. The action is like Keanu's acting: there's a lot of it, but it's repetitive and limited in range. Out of a possible 10, I have 5 F's to give
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|Sat 30 Oct 2021
|Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
|Rome, the capital, and largest city of Italy, is full of unending possibilities. It can be reached from the port of Civitavecchia in approximately ninety minutes either by train or coach. Rome greets visitors with a multitude of faces, such as the Ancient City with ruins like: the Colosseum; the seven hills; the Roman Forum; and the Sacred Way, the path used for triumphal processions. There is Renaissance Rome, full of winding streets and sun-dappled piazzas, and the Vatican, home to the Pope. Also popular are the Sistine Chapel with Michaelangelo's famous Creation of Adam fresco, and his masterpiece, La Pieta, at St. Peter's Cathedral. more info
|Sun 31 Oct 2021
|Genoa, Italy
|Genoa is an important seaport in northern Italy. It is also known as 'the Superb One' due to its illustrious past. Today it rises from the sea, with two massive towers providing striking landmarks. It is a real mix of the old and the new with many grand palaces and modest houses with pastel-coloured terracotta-roofs next to each other. Add to this, numerous churches with a variety of architectural styles, lovely seaside villas, several luxurious boutiques, and streets filled with vendors and buyers, and one can understand why it is said: 'Colourful, noisy and busy, that's Genoa'. more info
|Mon 1 Nov 2021
|Marseille, France
|Located on the SE coast of France on the Mediterranean Sea, Marseille is France's largest commercial port, and is also the largest French city on the Mediterranean coast. It serves as a gateway to the lush fertile region of Provence and all its cultural contributions to gastronomic excellence, impressionistic art, and ancient architecture. This cosmopolitan city with 300 days of sunshine a year, clear blue skies and the down-to-earth warmth of its residents, boasts a trading history that goes back more than 2,500 years. It is renowned for its beaches, a wide range of water sports, and particularly teaching scuba diving. more info
|Tue 2 Nov 2021
|Barcelona, Spain
|Barcelona, located in Catalonia Spain, is Europe's largest metropolis on the Mediterranean coast, and one of the world's major global cities. Today, Barcelona balances itself on the cutting edge of architecture, intellectual life, and style. Indeed Barcelona won the 1999 RIBA Royal Gold Medal for its architecture, the first time that the winner has been a city, and not an individual architect. The 'Gothic Quarter' is the centre of the old city of Barcelona, where many of the buildings date as far back as the Roman settlement. The Art Nouveau architectural style has a great number of buildings listed as World Heritage Sites. more info
|Wed 3 Nov 2021
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|Fri 5 Nov 2021
|Palermo, Italy
|The capital of Sicily, Palermo is an historic city in southern Italy and is situated on the NW of the island right by the Gulf of Palermo in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The 2700 year-old city is noted for its rich history, culture and architecture. With Sicily's greatest concentration of sights, and the second biggest historic centre in Italy, Palermo is a complex, multilayered city that can be overwhelming if you try to see too much. However, not to be missed is a ride to the summit of Monte Pellegrino, which offers spectacular views of the capital itself, as well as surrounding mountains and the ocean. more info
|Sat 6 Nov 2021
|Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
|Rome, the capital, and largest city of Italy, is full of unending possibilities. It can be reached from the port of Civitavecchia in approximately ninety minutes either by train or coach. Rome greets visitors with a multitude of faces, such as the Ancient City with ruins like: the Colosseum; the seven hills; the Roman Forum; and the Sacred Way, the path used for triumphal processions. There is Renaissance Rome, full of winding streets and sun-dappled piazzas, and the Vatican, home to the Pope. Also popular are the Sistine Chapel with Michaelangelo's famous Creation of Adam fresco, and his masterpiece, La Pieta, at St. Peter's Cathedral. more info
Be spoiled on the MSC Fantasia experiencing 7 unforgettable nights aboard the MSC Fantasia cruise from Rome (Civitavecchia) return through the waters of Europe - Mediterranean. Your ship departs from Rome (Civitavecchia) with an itinerary that includes 5 ports in 3 countries before returning to Rome (Civitavecchia). This 4 star voyage from MSC Cruises has 13 forward departures. You can join this cruise today for as little as $81 per person/day, twin share. Book today and save... Call now and talk to a cruise specialist!
MSC Fantasia Overview
MSC Fantasia is one of the world's Top 10 Large Resort Ships (Berlitz 2018). From April to October each year MSCV Fantasia offers 7-night cruises of the Western Mediterranean. Join the ship at any port on the circular route. From December through to February MSC Fantasia sails the coasts of Brazil and Uruguay over 3 to 8 nights, mostly out of Rio de Janeiro. So brush up on your Portuguese and Spanish. Around November and March annually MSC Fantasia crosses the Atlantic, so consider visiting two continents and take an inexpensive and relaxing ocean crossing. MSC offers good affordable cruise vacations the Italian Way, filled with fun activities and having a wide appeal. MSC Cruises are family orientated, and children are very much catered for, filling the ship in school holidays. Children sail free on certain itineraries, sharing a cabin with two adults. Note that port calls may be short time-wise.
Of her 1,637 cabins, 80% have an ocean view, and as many have private balconies they are quite affordable. All cabins have single beds that can be converted into a double bed, air conditioning, bathroom with shower, interactive television, radio, telephone, internet connection (for a fee), minibar, and safe. All cabins and staterooms are modern, comfortable and very stylish. For all cabins continental breakfast is complimentary from 7.30 to 10 am, while room service snacks can be bought at other times. For suites a basket of fruit is provided at embarkation, and replenished daily.
Food and Dining
There are four main dining areas. The two-deck Il Cherchio d'Oro is set-table set-time venue with Mediterranean cuisine and always-available "slow food" – spaghetti, chicken breast, salmon fillets and vegetable of the day. Instead of paying for cold water in dining rooms, fill your own bottle in your cabin, chill it in the mini-bar, and bring it with you at meal times. For breakfast and lunch there is free seating, though be prepared to sit with guests using another language. The alternative restaurant Red Velvet is also traditional. For a ship of this size food outlets can be found everywhere. Casual breakfasts and lunches are available in a large self-serve buffet eatery. Sit and watch fellow passengers pass by at Il Cappuccino Coffee Bar with its coffees, teas and chocolates.
L'Avanguardia is a state-of-the-art 1600 seat venue and its twice-nightly productions have received high acclaim. Some productions may be short, just 30 minutes. Catch a movie in the 4D Cinema. Dance late at Club 33 Disco or have fun at the Casinò della Palme. For the young set there's the Graffitti Disco Teen and the video games room Virtual World.
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What's included?
- Service charge: Up to €0/USD12.50/AUD18 (12 & over) daily, child over 1 pay half. Ask about pre-payment.
- All main meals on-board
- Coffee, tea & milk 24 hrs
- Traditional/set time & multi-venue dining
- Captain's welcome cocktail party and Gala Evening
- In-cabin continental breakfast for higher classes
- Use of ship facilities - indoor & outdoor
- Entertainment - live music and/or shows, movies
- Activities - organised & individual
- Under 12s sharing cabin w/ 2 adults: ask about free travel (pay port dues)
- Kids clubs & teen programs (3-17 yrs)
- Cruise Director & all English speaking staff
- Butler & valet services (select cabins)
- Ship-shore-ship transfers
What's excluded?
- Airfares, accommodation & transfers not specified
- Shore & land excursions and meals not specified
- Alternate specialty dining venues (unless specified)
- Drinks, including water at restaurants
- Casino gaming, bar expenses
- Special dietary needs (pre-request, pay)
- Golf simulator, 4D Cinema, F1 simulator, bowling, video games
- Items & services of a personal nature
- Medical services, vaccination costs
- Laundry and/or valet charges
- Laundry, ironing, dry cleaning
- Wi-Fi, Internet, satellite/mobile phone & fax charges
- Passport & visa fees
- Insurances of all kinds
- Increases in third party charges or taxes
- UNICEF donation to children €1 or USD1.50 pp donation, optional
- Customary land tour gratuities are welcome
- Service charge (can be pre-paid; adjust with Guest Relations Manager) Embarking Europe, Antilles, Red Sea - € 6/7 pp/night, 14-17y 50%, under 14y free. Embarking outside Europe - USD 6/9/12 pp/night, 3-17y 50%, under 3y free.
- Service charge: food, drink, services not in fare 15%
What's onboard?
- Atrium social centre
- Shopping arcade
- Art arcade
- Five accommodation grades (Bella, Fantastica, Wellness, Aurea, Yacht Club)
- MSC Yacht Club suite area, restaurant
- Restaurants, various sitting options
- MSC Yacht Club dining
- Formal evenings
- Continental breakfast in cabin (Bella class pay)
- Children's menu, dining times
- Dietary requests (book ahead)
- Tex-Mex & Steakhouse
- El Sombrero (Mexican)
- Sports Bar à la carte
- Additional cabin meals, pizza (pay)
- YACHT CLUB DINING (Suites, complimentary)
- Silver Service Restaurant
- Top Sail Lounge (snacks, drinks)
- The One Sun Deck
- High English Tea
- CASUAL DINING (some charges)
- Cafeteria buffet (all meals)
- Grill, pizza, fast food, anytime
- Wine bar, bistro style
- Afternoon tea
- Coffee/chocolate café
- Ice Cream Bar (pay)
- Candy shop
- Drinks packages
- Show Theatre (shows, multilingual hosts)
- Live music, dancing
- Multiple bars
- Nightclub/Disco
- Cinema 4D (pay)
- Cinema outdoors
- Cigar Room
- Casino
- Swimming pools (4)
- Whirlpools (13)
- Top 18 Solarium
- Spa, salon, treatments
- Solarium
- Indoor games, quizzes, crafts, dance lessons
- Outdoor aerobics, exercise leaders
- Gym, fitness centre
- Jogging track
- Sports court
- Basketball
- Mini-golf
- Squash
- Tennis
- F1 simulator (pay)
- Internet (pay)
- Wi-Fi cabins & common areas (pay)
- Virtual reality centre
- Library. Card room
- Casino
- Poker Room
- Conference rooms
- Under 18s free (off-peak, pay port charges)
- Under 12s sail free (provisos)
- Baby Club (<3y)
- Mini Club (3-6y)
- Juniors Club (7-11y)
- Young Club (12-14y)
- Teenagers Club (15-17y)
- Child dining arrangements
- Teen's area & waterslide
- Child areas & pool
- Outdoor games, pool, LED wall
- Video games
- Child minding on ship while parents tour ashore (pay)
- Medical centre
- Daily Program newsletter
- Laundry service (pay)
- Elevators (14)
- Wheelchair access best
- Cabin current 110/220V
- Assistance animals (at booking)
You will then have the option to send us an enquiry or you can call us for FREE and speak to one of our Cruise Specialists who will check availability and find you the best possible price.
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|30 Oct 2021 (Sat)
$81 per day
$116 per day
$141 per day
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Prices are twin share per person in AUD, include all taxes and are subject to change.
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Alternative Departure Dates
|7 Aug 2021 (Sat)
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|14 Aug 2021 (Sat)
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|21 Aug 2021 (Sat)
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|28 Aug 2021 (Sat)
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|4 Sep 2021 (Sat)
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|11 Sep 2021 (Sat)
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|18 Sep 2021 (Sat)
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|25 Sep 2021 (Sat)
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|2 Oct 2021 (Sat)
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|9 Oct 2021 (Sat)
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|16 Oct 2021 (Sat)
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|23 Oct 2021 (Sat)
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