Snap Judgment

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The Bear, The Goose and The Whale (Part 1) Sep 22, 2017

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Luna The Whale

In 2004, a lost baby orca named Luna swam towards Vancouver Island and tried to befriend humans. Then the First Nations and the Department of Oceans and Fisheries got involved.

To learn more about Luna's story, check out Michael Parfit and Suzanne Chisholm's documentary.

Producer: Davey Kim

Season 8 Episode 20

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The Performer Sep 15, 2017

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The hardest character to play is the character without a script.

Magic Lamp

Glynn's good luck charm goes missing.

Producer: Mark Ristich

Cassandro El Exotico

Cassandro is an up-and-coming luchador, a professional Mexican wrestler. He wants to get to the big arenas. He's got the talent, no doubt. But because he's also one of the only openly gay fighters, he's got an uphill battle to get the crowd and the press on his side.

Producer: Eliza SmithSound Design: Leon Morimoto

Gina Gold - The Lusty Lady

Pimps beware! Gina Gold is on superhero duty.

Performed live at Snap LIVE! in Oakland's Paramount TheaterMusic composed by Alex Mandel and performed by Alex Mandel, David Brandt, and Tim Frick

Neal Brennan - Three Mics

Neal Brennan writer, director, comedian and co-creator of Chappelle's Show is in the studio telling a story from his one-man show Three Mics.

Performed by: Neal BrennanProducer: Lina Misitzis and Mark Ristich

Season 7 Episode 10

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Spooked Sneak Peek Sep 12, 2017

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Supernatural Storytelling. Experience Snap's new haunted podcast, "Spooked!"

Featuring "Houdini’s Promise" and "The Night Mother."

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Campfire Tales IV - Primal Sep 07, 2017

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BOO! Get the NEW Spooked Podcast now at SpookedPodcast.org.

Border Bogeyman

Rocky Elmore used to work down by the border during long pitch-black nights in the desert. It was so dark you never knew who or what was out there.

Rocky’s previous story with Snap Judgment was The Phantom Border Patrol Agent.

For more stories of natural and supernatural happenings on the border, be sure to check out Rocky’s book, Out On Foot: Nightly Patrols and Ghostly Tales of A U.S. Border Patrol Agent and his website, RockyElmore.com

Tooki Man

Trekking in Indonesia, Ian and Stuart wander off the beaten path. There, a broken man tells them he knows the way to magic . . .

The Trail of Polaroids

After arriving home from work, Douglas Leach saw a Polaroid lying on his front step. He picked it up. He shouldn't have. . .

Past Life Detective

Detective Bob Snow could never have imagined that the toughest case of his entire career, would be an investigation into his own past....life. Check out Bob Snow’s books here.

Season 8 Episode 19

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The Promise Sep 01, 2017

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Promises. Some of them are worthless, and some of them have infinite value, and some you will never know how much they are worth... until you have to cash them in.

Season 7 Episode 7

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On The Mat Aug 25, 2017

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Amazing people wrestling with tough opponents and big decisions. Featuring Anthony Robles, the grappler that could take you down with one leg, and the Von Erich wrestling family whose glitz and fame was riddled with pain and sacrifice.

Season 8 Episode 18

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High Crimes and Misdemeanors Aug 18, 2017

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When your back is against the wall and you're all out of options, you don't want to break the law...but it wants to break you. Featuring the story of an imprisoned Iranian fiancee and a personal story from the Daily Show's Hasan Minhaj.

Season 7 Episode 1

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Transcendent Aug 11, 2017

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Amazing stories from people pushing the limits of their own mortality. Featuring the story of a skeptical journalist turned mountain climber.

Season 8 Episode 17

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The Mercenary Aug 04, 2017

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Fantastic stories from people paid to do our dirty work.

Season 5 Episode 6

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The Cadillac Hotel - Snap Special Jul 28, 2017

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At the Cadillac Hotel, an SRO in San Francisco’s Tenderloin District, a resident has gone missing. Her long time lover and best friend won’t rest until she is found.

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