Your daddy is a bank robber, the world is on fire, and grandmas last dress is in stitches. Theres got to be some way out of this... Chasing the Rainbow. STORIES Salmon Daddy After being fed up with life in rural Virginia, 15-year-old Deni Bchard calls his estranged father with one request: I want to go live with you. His dad, he found out, was a bank robber and Deni wanted a life right out of a crime novel. But when he finally gets to Vancouver, he finds out his dad doesnt quite live up to the l...
Jul 11, 2024•49 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast A womans life changes forever when she decides to tell a secret that shes kept for 23 years. The first all-woman race car driving team in the Middle East is forced to find the center of gravity on and off the track. And a young boy makes waves in his family. STORIES Racing Harold Glynn races a rival for the ultimate prize. Score and Sound Design by Pat Mesiti-Miller The Secret Life of Katherine Ann Power What happens when you decide to keep a secret for a really long time...And then, you decide ...
Jul 04, 2024•50 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast Jen is about to start an internship at a museum. But this isnt a typical museum its built inside two old, historic mansions. By this time, the original owners of these two old homes are long goneor are they? And a night nurse dedicated to his job loves to help people. But when spirits of former patients reach out to him, hes not sure if he can care for them. We proudly present supernatural stories our evil-twin podcast, Spooked . Spooked features stories told by people that can barely believe it...
Jun 27, 2024•47 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast Do you remember the moment you saw your first love? Rodney Hines sure does. He was 13 years old, and it was the 4th of July. His parents took him to their friends house where he saw Shani Browning. For the next two decades, their lives each resembled a rollercoaster ride with dramatic ups and downs. One day on the yard at Solano State Prison, Hines was recounting the details of how the relationship with his childhood crush transformed into a tragic love affair. Uncuffed producer Anthony Ivy real...
Jun 25, 2024•13 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast Carol dreamt of being the best elephant trainer in the world. When Carol met Tarra, a baby Asian elephant, she fell in love and wanted to teach her everything. As their friendship grew, Tarra became Carol's most important teacher. BIG thanks to Carol for sharing her story with us! Carol bought a piece of land and created a refuge for Tarra -- The Elephant Refuge North America, in Attapulgus, Georgia. Produced by Shaina Shealy, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot Season 15 - Epis...
Jun 20, 2024•38 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast A woman recounts her Aunts fairytale love story while searching for her own Modern Romance. An African princess learns she is truly beautiful. And a precocious eight-year-old finds himself on the brink of a revolution. STORIES Modern Romance In the second half of her life, Stephanie found her classic Hollywood romance. Now she attempts to understand the strange and confusing world of dating apps to help her niece and the shows host Nichole find her happily ever after. This story comes to us from...
Jun 13, 2024•35 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast Four hairstylists compete to win the Bronner Bros Hair Battle , a one-of-a-kind hairstyling showdown. Winning this competition doesn't just represent a feather in one's cap, it's a stepping stone to getting celebrity clients. Big hair. Big personalities. BIG thanks to all the stylists who shared their stories with us! Ashley Payne , the bob queen, moved her salon to a new location, a private, appointment-only, suite. She suffered some health blows and started a gofundme to help pay for a liver t...
Jun 06, 2024•49 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast Drama Club is the happy, safe space for Lee and Parker until their school play becomes a homophobic middle school meltdown. The lights get turned up to 10, the adults are in a media frenzy, and the kids are just trying to figure it all out. STORIES Don't Say Gay Dads Drama Club is the happy, safe space for Lee and Parker until their school play becomes a homophobic middle school meltdown. The lights get turned up to 10, the adults are in a media frenzy, and the kids are just trying to figure it ...
May 30, 2024•51 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast Two sisters, Magi and Memo, track down an American man accused of sexual abuse at a childrens home in Kenya. Its a story spanning two continents following those who give everything to make things right. This episode is a 2024 Gracie Award Winner. This story, while not graphic, does involve child abuse, including sexual abuse, and the death of a child. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. Thank you so much to everyone in this story. To Magi and Memo, for sharing your lives with us over the pas...
May 23, 2024•53 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast Raymond Christian is back with a story that gives whole new meaning to the phrase rear infantry. Thanks, Ray, for sharing this story! Listen to Ray's show Whats Ray Saying wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by John Fecile, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot Season 15 - Episode 22 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices...
May 21, 2024•15 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast Its the 70s, two young girls are caught up in the allure of smoking, and the whole scene is about to blow. And a veteran clown knows one thing dont bleed in front of the children. STORIES Smoke Rings Back in the 70s, smoking was cool. Angie was not. Thank you to Angie and her mom Marita for sharing this story. Produced by John Fecile, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff Charles the Clown When it's time to put on a good face... sometimes you just gotta improvise. A huge thank you to the one and on...
May 16, 2024•37 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast When twin rovers named Spirit and Opportunity landed on Mars twenty years ago, they were only supposed to last 90 Martian days. But years passed, they were still alive, and engineers kept taking care of them... We proudly present a This is Love Spotlight a story from out of this world, about two robots on Mars who just would not die. And the people whose job it was to check on them every day, who started to think about them as family. This story Tau = 10.8, is from the podcast This is Love , par...
May 09, 2024•47 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast In sweet home Alabama, from the heart of Libya, comes a renegade candidate with a boombox and a head scarf. The cheerleaders, the geeks, the dweebs and the freaks are about to send a message the country needs right after 9/11. A very big thank you to Yasmin! Yasmin is a comedian and storyteller. You can follow her on Instagram @yasminelhahahady or TikTok @yasmin_elhady. She first told a version of this story at Story District in Washington, DC. Produced by Justin Kramon, original score by Renzo ...
May 02, 2024•45 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast Shes stunning grey, sleek as a race car, and stronger than all the boys. Her name is Winning Colors and for Dino and Miami shes the long shot of a lifetime. This story contains strong language and includes descriptions of gambling, sensitive listeners please be advised. If gambling has become a problem for you or for someone you know, you can call 1-800-GAMBLER (426-2537) to seek free, confidential, 24/7 problem gambling assistance. A huge thank you to Mark Miami Paul for sharing his story with ...
Apr 25, 2024•50 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast Some roads are long and some roads wind. Some roads show you things youd never think youd find This week were featuring stories from our evil twin podcast Spooked ! You can listen to Spooked for free on any podcast platform. Be afraid. STORIES Demon Dog A mysterious wolf creature hunts Chuck and his family on winding mountain roads. Chuck can hardly believe it was real, until he finds an old legend that confirms it. Thank you, Chuck, for sharing your story! Produced by Greta Weber and Chris Hamb...
Apr 18, 2024•49 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast Melissa McFadden always saw police officers as protectors. But when she became an officer, she found herself with almost no one to protect her. This episode contains strong language, sensitive listeners please be advised. Thank you, Lt. McFadden for sharing your story with us! Check out McFaddens book: Walking the Thin Black Line Funding for this episode was provided by UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center , as part of its " Expanding Awareness of the Science of Intellectual Humility " init...
Apr 11, 2024•49 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast Things go horribly wrong for a safari guide on the Zambezi River when he comes face-to-face with a rogue hippo. And Dr. Ray Christian breaks the first rule about Fight Club and tells us all about it. This episode contains graphic imagery. Please take care while listening. STORIES Belly of the Beast 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 Templers memoir, Whats...
Apr 04, 2024•45 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast A man fights freezing temperatures and extreme altitude while ascending Mt. Kilimanjaro, to search for answers to lifes questions. And when a resident of the Cadillac Hotel goes missing, her longtime lover and best friend wont rest until she is found. STORIES Rockys Best Life Glynn remembers the fond memories of a childhood friend, Rocky. Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller The Enlightenment Trap Askepticaljournalist fights freezing temperaturesalongside a fitness guru to testhis limits. Read more abo...
Mar 28, 2024•49 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Three fanboys and a dead-sexy wax Burt Reynolds are on a mission. They are Eastbound and Down on a road trip from Cali to Florida State and the troopers are hot on their heels. A huge thank you to Mike Carano, Matt Leuthe, and Steve Millunzi for sharing their experience! Mike originally told a version of this story in conversation with Christine Blackburn on the Storyworthy podcast . Check out their collection of amazing stories! Produced by Bo Walsh, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff, artwork ...
Mar 21, 2024•51 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast A Chicago newspaperestablishes an undercover bar to catch officials in the act of corruption.And a hardcore soccer fan from the crowd is put to the test in a game what happens next made him a legend. STORIES Night At The Mirage 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 presents, Night at The Mirage.The story of the famous undercover Chicago Sun bar, as told by two ...
Mar 14, 2024•49 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast Cell Double L is the final cell in Oklahoma State Penitentiary. It is the cell you occupy before your execution. We speak to three men and their loved ones as they move through death watch row. This episode includes references to penal executions and strong language. Please take care while listening. Huge enormous thanks to Bigler Stouffer, Wade Lay, and Donald Grant for sharing your stories. Also major thanks to the loved ones, on the outside, for allowing us inside their lives. Produced by Ell...
Mar 07, 2024•49 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Were going back to college with Ronald Young Jr., where he couldnt wait to explore a world beyond the watchful gaze of his churchgoing parents. He meets an amazing girl, but their story would not be a love story because of their weight. This story comes to us from Weight For It, a production of Oh Its Big Ron Studios and is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX . This podcast series was a Tribeca Official Selection. It was also picked by the New York Times as one of the best podcasts of the year...
Feb 29, 2024•49 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Armored trucks spew clouds of cash into the sky and the people who happen upon it are faced with an unexpected moral dilemma. And a kid from Harlem becomes the biggest heroin dealer in upstate New York. He soon learns what it will take for him to turn his back on a mountain of cash. STORIES Money Truck Six people, six different times and places, but they all find themselves in the same predicament, asking the same question, should they stop or should they go? This episode contains strong languag...
Feb 23, 2024•47 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Two correctional officers pay a high price for exposing corruption and abuse by their fellow officers, in the most dangerous prison in CaliforniaNew Folsom. This incredible episode is from On Our Watch , an investigative podcast series from our friends at KQED . This story touches on intense topics including substance use, state violence, and self harm. Please take care while listening. If you need support, there are resources below. On Our Watch is a story about broken promises and unwritten ru...
Feb 21, 2024•51 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast When a reporters love story hits a dead end, she turns to a Palestinian couple for answers. A pretty ugly Photoshop project explodes and a man comes out to his motherrepeatedly. STORIES Photo Session When a reporters love story hits a dead end, she turns to a Palestinian couple for answers. Thank you Rayan, Samih, and Anna! Two years after their engagement, Rayan and Samih got married and moved to a flat just outside the camp and they still work there as journalists. Our storyteller Anna and her...
Feb 15, 2024•50 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast From the heart of Waziristan, the legend of Genghis Khan is being rewritten... on the squash court. Maria Toorpakai Wazir was raised as a boy, and took on everyone and everything - neighborhood bullies, Peshawar weightlifters, and all the rules about who should be able to compete. This story contains references to violence. Please take care while listening. Thank you, Maria Toorpakai Wazir, for sharing your story with Snap. In 2011, Maria moved to Toronto to train with Jonathon Power, a world ch...
Feb 08, 2024•48 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast A newlywed couple travels down a South American River into the thick of the Amazon jungle on a raft alone. Their romantic adventure soon turns into the ultimate test for survival. Thank you,Holly Fitzgerald, for sharing your story with us!Read moreabout Hollys epic romance in her memoir, Ruthless River. Produced by Nikka Singh, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot Snap Classic - Season 15 - Episode 5 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices...
Feb 01, 2024•48 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast A small plastic boat bobs helpless in the Aegean Sea, overwhelmed and overloaded. A young father from Mogadishu must take the helm to save everyone on board -- but will he lose his family because of it? And a boy on a top-secret mission tries to win over the most elusive, electrifying student in his 7th-grade class. STORIES Hanad & Faysa A small plastic boat bobs helpless in the Aegean Sea, overwhelmed and overloaded. A young father from Mogadishu must take the helm to save everyone on board...
Jan 25, 2024•49 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Hyphy, the legendary youth culture movement from the Bay. Uptempo music, oversized airbrushed T-shirts, stunna shades and candy painted cars doing donuts in intersections. It was an unbridled, livewire, communal celebration. The people fueled the music, and the music moved the people. But beneath it all? Thats where it gets real. Plus, a big story from a little boxer. STORIES Hyphy Kids Got Trauma from KQED This week on Snap, we have a special story to share from our friends at KQEDs Rightnowish...
Jan 18, 2024•49 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast A rock band from Zimbabwe becomes the voice of a revolution. And a New York Rabbi has his faith tested when he takes a job helping a member of the KKK. STORIES Fault Lines Glynn goes on a date...and things get shaky. Sound design by Pat Mesiti-Miller Zim Heavy: Rock and Revolution in Zimbabwe Before there was Zimbabwe, there was the Heavy scene. In the 1970s, Rock music rang out from the black townships in Rhodesia. One band, Wells Fargo, became the voice of the people. Founding members Ebba Chi...
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