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- real-life storytelling
- cinematic audio experiences
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- true stories with beats
- dramatic audio storytelling
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- 524 episodes produced
- active for 8 years
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- available on major podcast platforms
- potentially broad audience
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Estimated from 47 chart positions in 47 markets.
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- 🇺🇸US · Performing Arts#51M to 3M
- 🇩🇪DE · Performing Arts#15300K to 1M
- 🇨🇦CA · Performing Arts#16300K to 1M
- 🇦🇺AU · Performing Arts#16300K to 1M
- 🇬🇧GB · Performing Arts#23100K to 300K
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864K to 2.7M🎙 Daily cadence·524 episodes·Last published yesterday - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
2.9M to 9.1M🇺🇸33%🇩🇪11%🇨🇦11%+44 more - Active Followers
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1.2M to 3.6M
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Kismet - Snap Classic
Jun 11, 2026
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Something Sacred
Jun 4, 2026
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The Real Fleetwood Mac - Snap Classic
May 28, 2026
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Silence Speaks
May 21, 2026
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Heavyweight
May 14, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/11/26 | ![]() Kismet - Snap Classic | Two women set sail on a tiny boat embarking on a journey to freedom that takes them across the globe. And a Hungarian composer dreams of changing the world… he did. This episode contains strong language, violence, and mentions suicide. Sensitive listeners please be advised.From Russia With LoveTwo women, a tiny boat, the wide-open ocean… and kismet.Elena has written a book about their adventure, called Talking to the Moon. You can read the story on the couple’s website.Produced by Liz Mak, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot.Gloomy SundayHungarian composer Rezső Seress dreamed of changing the world with his music. He did.Produced and scored by Davey Kim.Season 17 Episode 27 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices | — | ||||||
| 6/4/26 | ![]() Something Sacred | A Coast Guardsman scans the dark, starry horizon with a pair of night vision goggles. He’s looking for hazards in the water and other ships. But nothing can prepare him for what he’s about to see. And -- in Hilo, Hawaii, hula sisters are about to take the stage at the 1986 Merrie Monarch Festival. They’ve been practicing for months. But the gods have other plans. This supernatural story comes to us from our evil-twin, Spooked! You can listen to Spooked on any podcast platform, episodes drop weekly. Coast Guard HauntsIt’s midnight in the middle of the Atlantic ocean and Jordan is standing watch on board a Coast Guard cutter ship, scanning the dark, starry horizon with a pair of night vision goggles. He’s looking for hazards in the water and other ships. But nothing can prepare him for what he’s about to see.Jordan, thank you, for sharing your story with us!Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Lauryn Newson.Merrie MonarchIt’s a spring night in Hilo, Hawaii. Lei-Ann and her hula sisters are about to take the stage at the 1986 Merrie Monarch Festival. They’ve been practicing for months. But the gods have other plans.Thank you, Lei-Ann, for sharing your story. The 2026 Merrie Monarch Festival was in April.Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Clay Xavier, scouted by Ixchel Lopez, artwork by Teo Ducot.Season 17 - Episode 26 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices | — | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | ![]() The Real Fleetwood Mac - Snap Classic | Elmer Gantry gets an offer to join a notoriously unstable rock n’ roll band on a tour of the US. What could possibly go wrong? And the infamous Pine Tar Game of baseball superstar George Brett… told by the bat boy.STORIESThe Real Fleetwood MacElmer Gantry gets an offer to join a notoriously unstable rock n’ roll band on a tour of the US. What could possibly go wrong?Thanks, Elmer, for sharing your story with us! Learn more about Elmer Gantry’s music in this blog post that producer John Fecile wrote for Aquarium Drunkard.Kirby Gregory still performs with the band Curved Air.Read an extensive history of Elmer Gantry’s Velvet Opera from the magazine Ugly Things.Listen to a 10-song Spotify playlist that we put together of Elmer’s songs and other tunes from the story.Special thanks to Mike Stax, Anja Stax, and David Prest.Original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff, produced by John Fecile, artwork by Teo Ducot.The Bat Boy And The Pine Tar BatEvery baseball fan has heard of the superstar hitter George Brett and his infamous Pine Tar Game…but have you heard of the bat boy’s version?For more info, check out Daniel Barbarisi’s story in the Wall Street Journal.Sound design by Renzo Gorrio, produced by Davey Kim.Season 17 – Episode 25 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices | — | ||||||
| 5/21/26 | ![]() Silence Speaks | You don't always need words to speak up.Silence SpeaksIn a time when words were dangerous, Grigory found a way to speak up using silence. Mimes. Robots. Mermaids. You’ll only hear a story like this on Snap Judgment.Thank you Grigory for sharing your story! Check out Grigory’s work on his Youtube...watch Man and the Sea, The Acrobats, Jungle, and Black Square, recorded by Grigory before he left the Soviet Union.Produced by John Fecile, original score by Renzo Gorrio.Marcel on the TrainDuring WWII, a young Marcel Marceau helped rescue children from the Nazis. How he did so became the basis of his art.Thanks Marshall for speaking with us! You can find more info about Marshall Paillet’s work here. Produced by John Fecile, original score by Renzo Gorrio.The Kiss - LIVE at Story FestIn high school, Nimisha Ladva was used to keeping her head down and her test scores up. But she surprises everyone by getting a lead in the school play -- well, that role it comes with a chance to do something she'd never done before: kiss a boy. A huge thank you to Nimisha Ladva. She's a playwright and college essay coach. You can find her at theessayadvantage.com and on instagram @nimishaladva Nimisha Ladva performed this story live at Story Fest. If you haven't heard of Story Fest, it's a national show that finds amazing local writers, journalists, and performing artists to perform their work LIVE on stage. Read about the work they do, see what cities they are coming to, and get tickets at storyfest.org. Season 17 - Episode 24 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices | — | ||||||
| 5/14/26 | ![]() Heavyweight | At 101 years old, Deborah discovered a box she'd stashed away a lifetime ago. What was inside reignited an old love and turned her life upside down.This is an episode from a podcast we love, Heavyweight. We are so excited to share it with you! Heavyweight, hosted by Jonathan Goldstein, creates space for difficult conversations and resolving long-standing regrets and unanswered questions. Balancing humor and empathy, host Jonathan Goldstein helps his subjects pinpoint the moment things went wrong and joins them on a quest to make them right. Find Heavyweight wherever you get your podcasts! Or connect on Instagram: @pushkinpods, @heavyweightpodcastSeason 17 - Episode 23 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices | — | ||||||
| 5/7/26 | ![]() Fire Escape: Worthy EP6✨ | reentryprison+4 | Amika Mota | Snap StudiosKQED+3 | — | prison releasefamily reunion+4 | — | 34m 08s | |
| 5/5/26 | ![]() Fire Escape: Release EP5✨ | wildland firesincarcerated firefighters+4 | Amika Mota | Snap StudiosKQED+2 | — | Californiawildfires+5 | — | 33m 20s | |
| 4/30/26 | ![]() Fire Escape: Reckoning EP4✨ | firefightingemergency response+5 | Amika Mota | Snap StudiosKQED+3 | — | firefightersrescue+5 | — | 35m 40s | |
| 4/28/26 | ![]() Fire Escape: Caught EP3✨ | firehouseemergency+4 | Amika Mota | Snap StudiosKQED+2 | — | fire escapeSnap Judgment+5 | — | 32m 02s | |
| 4/23/26 | ![]() Fire Escape: Escape EP2✨ | incarcerationmental health+4 | Amika Mota | Snap StudiosKQED+1 | San Francisco | incarcerationmental health+6 | — | 31m 06s | |
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| 4/21/26 | ![]() Fire Escape: The Crash EP1✨ | prisonmotherhood+4 | Amika Mota | Snap JudgmentPRX+2 | — | Amika Motaprison+8 | — | 33m 53s | |
| 4/16/26 | ![]() The Ledge - Snap Classic✨ | mountain climbingsurvival+3 | — | The LedgeThe Next Everest | Mt. RainierNepal | climbingsurvival story+3 | — | 49m 02s | |
| 4/10/26 | ![]() Announcing Snap+✨ | subscriptionmembership program+3 | — | Snap JudgmentPRX | — | Snap+subscription+3 | — | 1m 03s | |
| 4/9/26 | ![]() Nora Holt: The Lives and Loves of Harlem's Legendary Blonde Bombshell✨ | Harlem Renaissancemusical history+4 | Natalie TullochChristabel Nsiah-Buadi | Our Ancestors Were MessySnap Judgment+1 | — | Nora HoltHarlem+6 | — | 50m 38s | |
| 4/2/26 | ![]() Last Paper Standing✨ | independent journalismTaliban+4 | Zaki DaryabiFatima | The EtilaatrozThe New York Times | Kabul | EtilaatrozKabul+6 | — | 51m 50s | |
| 3/26/26 | ![]() The Wave - Snap Classic✨ | cheerleadingsports history+3 | Krazy George Henderson | San Jose StateSan Jose Earthquakes+1 | Oakland Coliseum | Krazy Georgecheerleading+3 | — | 36m 56s | |
| 3/24/26 | ![]() Rained Out Rook✨ | baseballcareer change+3 | Brian Mazone | Philadelphia PhilliesWashington Post | — | baseballpitcher+5 | — | 15m 16s | |
| 3/19/26 | ![]() Bros Being Bros✨ | prank callscomedy+3 | Moshe KasherDC Benny | 800 Pound Gorilla MediaSnap Judgment+1 | — | prank callscomedy+3 | — | 42m 16s | |
| 3/12/26 | ![]() The Cut - Snap Classic✨ | Amish culturesmall town dynamics+4 | — | Snap JudgmentPRX | Ohionorthern Ohio | Amish boyOhio town+5 | — | 40m 59s | |
| 3/5/26 | ![]() When Doves Cry / Fever | An ecologist in Maine fears she will be criticized because she "communicates with animals." Then a tiny, collared Dove told her he could read her mind. And – a man in Alaska hears a rumor about the elusive blue bear. He never gave it much thought until a friend convinced him to search for one. We're wrapping up the FEVER series this week! Tune in. STORIESWhen Doves CryAn ecologist in Maine fears she must be crazy because she communicates with animals. Then a tiny, collared Dove told her he could read her mind. Thank you Sara and Lily B for sharing your story with us!Produced by Anna Sussman, edited by John Fecile, original score by Nicholas Marks. The Blue BearLynn Schooler grew up in Alaska hearing rumor after rumor about the elusive blue bear. He never gave it much thought until a friend convinced him they go out searching for one. What Lynn ended up finding was, of course, something much different.Thanks Lynn for sharing your story with Snap! For more on Lynn Schooler's work check out his Facebook page.Produced by Nancy Lopez, sound design by Renzo Gorrio and Davey Kim.Season 17 - Episode 9 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices | — | ||||||
| 2/26/26 | ![]() The Crate Escape / Fever | From puppy love to stolen moments to the thrill of the chase... their relationship made headlines.A huge thank you to Toby Dorr for sharing her story with Snap!Toby is an author, speaker and criminal justice reform advocate. She’s also the founder of the Fierce Grace Movement, a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting women impacted by incarceration through storytelling and mentorship. There's so much that we were not able to share about Toby’s experience... to find out more, check out Toby’s memoir “Living With Conviction” Produced by Bo Walsh, edited by Anna Sussman, original score by Nicholas Marks.Season 17 - Episode 8 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices | — | ||||||
| 2/19/26 | ![]() Loves Actually / Fever | Could you choose a lover for the love of your life? Our Fever Series continues with more stories from the heart -- of the heart.STORIES Loves ActuallyA Colorado couple explore uncharted territory when their idyllic marriage gets hit with a curve ball.Thank you to Mil and Jan Markle for sitting down with Snap, opening up your hearts and sharing your story!Produced by Regina Bediako, edited by Anna Sussman, original score by Renzo Gorrio.Love RivalsAfter a whirlwind romance, Brian and Vanessa get married and move to Kinshasa. Everything is going well until she shows up.Thank you Vanessa Woods for sharing your story! Produced by Mira Burt-Wintonick, Cristal Duhaime and Jodie Taylor. This story comes to us from CBC's Love Me. Listen to more Love Me on any podcast platform. Season 17 - Episode 7 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices | — | ||||||
| 2/12/26 | ![]() How Will I Know? / Fever | Your eyes may deceive you, your ears can betray you, but when it comes to love the nose knows. Plus - a reflection on life’s sliding doors and how we can never truly know all the versions of the people we love. This week on Snap, we kick off our FEVER series! Four weeks full of love stories that are not your typical romances... We love you Snap Nation! Catch the Fever.STORIESSmell Ya LaterAfter Laura’s husband gets a fatal diagnosis, he promises to contact her from beyond the grave. But how will she know it’s really him?This supernatural story comes to us from our evil twin podcast, Spooked. Spooked drops weekly, listen on any podcast platform! Thank you, Laura Packer, for sharing this special story. Laura’s a storyteller in Minneapolis. Learn more about Laura at her website.Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Leon Morimoto.My Dead Mother’s Italian Lover Not long after Peter’s mother Mara dies, a stranger messages him on Facebook. His name is Francesco and he says that before she met Peter’s dad, Mara was the love of his life. Francesco starts sending Peter poetry and links to love songs, describing his romance with Peter’s mom in more and more detail. And the woman in his stories is nothing like the mother Peter knew. So Peter reaches out to Francesco for a phone call. A reflection on life’s sliding doors and how we can never truly know all the versions of the people we love. This story comes to us from Love Me, from CBC. It was produced by Peter Lang-Stanton, Cristal Duhaime and Mira Burt-Wintonick. Sound design by Cristal Duhaime. Mix engineered by Michelle MACK-lem . Featuring original music by David Drury. To hear more stories about the messiness of human connection, check out Love Me wherever you get your podcasts. Season 17 - Episode 6 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices | — | ||||||
| 2/5/26 | ![]() In Search of a Black Utopia - Snap Classic | Adizah Eghan noticed an interesting trend on social media: everyone seemed to be living it up in Tulum, Mexico. Some were flocking there to have a good time, while others were seeking something much deeper: they wanted to escape racism and seek refuge with like-minded people. Adizah traveled to Mexico to experience the vibes of Tulum for herself — and also dig into why Black people are seeking refuge in a small fishing town south of Cancun.This piece comes to us from our friends at VICE News Reports. VICE has so many amazing stories, make sure you check out their podcast!This episode contains explicit language, sensitive listeners please be advised.Special thanks to Nubia Younge, Patricia Talley, and all those in Tulum!This episode was produced by Adizah Eghan and edited by Kate Osborn and James T. Green with help from Annie Aviles and Stephanie Kariuki. The original score is by Kyle Murdock.Snap Classic - Season 17 – Episode 5 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices | — | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | ![]() Free Reign - Tooth & Claw | An Iranian American professor is on a date in the hills outside Tehran. She hears the thunder of galloping, and what comes over the crest will ignite an unbridled passion in her - defining her future and explaining her past. Plus, an urban legend about a chicken that turns out to be true.This is our final week of the Tooth & Claw series -- stay tuned next month for our collection of love stories in February... Fever. Do not miss it.No ReinsAn Iranian American professor is on a date in the hills outside Tehran. She hears the thunder of galloping, and what comes over the crest will ignite an unbridled passion in her - defining her future and explaining her past.This story contains state brutality and sexual situations, sensitive listeners please be advised.Thank you Pardis for speaking with Snap! Check out her book --Book of Queens -- all about her time on horseback in Iran. Produced by Anna Sussman, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff. Headless ChickenSome schoolyard stories are true, and so are some urban legends.This story contains descriptions of a chicken without a head, please take care while listening.For more information about Mike The Headless Chicken, including Fruita, Colorado’s annual Mike The Headless Chicken Festival, check out miketheheadlesschicken.orgProduced by Joe Rosenberg, original score by Renzo Gorrio with additional instrumentation by Andrew Vickers.Season 17 - Episode 4 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices | — | ||||||
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