A tiny, pirate radio station broadcasts to the thousands of families trapped in ISIS-controlled Mosul. A man’s fingers fly across the keys with ease when he sits down at a piano for the first time. And a young kid learns a lesson in friendship.
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Mixed up Mixtape
Glynn tries to front as an angsty mixtape master, and it's got him all mixed up.
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller
Good Morning Mosul
A tiny, pirate radio station broadcasts to the thousands of families trapped in ISIS-controlled Mosul. When listeners start calling in, something remarkable happens.
This story contains graphic depictions of war, sensitive listeners please be advised.
Produced by Anna Sussman
Original score & sound design by Leon Morimoto & Pat Mesiti-Miller
Sudden Savant
Although most musicians spend decades honing their craft, musical genius Derek Amato never had to practice a day in his life. One day, he just sat down at the piano and his fingers began to fly across the keys with ease.
As an immediate musical genius, Derek is one of the few people on Earth diagnosed with Acquired Musical Savant Syndrome. Derek takes us into the inner workings of his amazing gift.
Produced by Anna Sussman & Pat Mesiti-Miller
Original score & sound design by Pat Mesiti-Miller
DK and DJ
Back when Urkel and Beanie Babies ruled the world, Snap Judgment producer Davey Kim was trying to keep his ‘frenemyship’ with his neighbor afloat.
This story contains a racial slur, sensitive listeners please be advised.
For more of Davey’s radio stories, check out his website -- daveykim.com
Producer and Sound Design by Davey Kim
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 12 - Episode 26
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Thick Blue Line
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