Podcast appearances and mentions of leon morimoto

Stacy knows that her daughter, Mabry, is seeing “a lady” in her room at night. But she doesn't know just how terrifying that lady is.Thank you, Stacy & Mabry, for sharing your story with Spooked!Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Leon Morimoto. Artwork by Teo Ducot.

If you received an omen of your own death, would you heed it? Or push it aside as a hallucination or a paranoid, passing fancy?Big thanks to our storyteller! Want to share your story of the unexplained? Email us: spooked@snapjudgment.orgProduced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot.

When a dark shadow keeps appearing around Milton's house, he knows what he must do… fight to protect one of the people he loves most in the world.Thank you, Milton, and your amazing family for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Greta Weber, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot.

A young filmmaker documents a political showdown between an authoritarian president and a brave Ugandan pop singer. When he aims his lens, he has no idea the shot he's about to take. And – the story of people who come face-to-face one night in the Canyonlands of southern Utah. STORIESThe ShotA young filmmaker documents a political showdown between an authoritarian president and a brave Ugandan pop singer. When he aims his lens, he has no idea the shot he's about to take.Huge thanks to the amazing Moses Bwayo! Moses's film ‘The People's President' was nominated for an Academy Award, for best documentary. It received a ten minute standing ovation at its premier at the Venice film festival. Produced by Anna Sussman and John Fecile. Original score by Renzo Gorrio, edited by Nancy Lopez, artwork by Teo Ducot.The Incident at Poison Spider MesaThe story of two men who come face to face one night in the canyonlands of southern Utah.Thank you, Brody, for sharing your story. Brody Young is a Utah State Park Ranger and motivational speaker, helping people figure out how to survive the unsurvivable. To find out more about his story, be sure to check out his website.Produced by Joe Rosenberg, original score by Leon Morimoto.Season 16 - Episode 13 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Chris Lundy has always wanted to figure out why his family took him to see a Vodou priest and how this treatment made him better. And a group paratroopers go on a trip with their Sergeant that's out of this world.STORIESMagic Potion VodouChris Lundy has always wanted to figure out why his family took him to see a Vodou priest and how this treatment made him better.There is one explicit word in this story. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.Big thanks to Chris Lundy for sharing your story! Chris is a storyteller who's performed at First Person Arts, RISK!, USA Today's Storytellers Project, and more.Major thanks to WHYY's The Pulse, who originally aired this story. Their podcast features stories about people and places at the heart of health and science. Check it out!!This story was produced and reported by Chris Lundy and Justin Kramon. It was edited by Maiken Scott and Lindsay Lazarski. Sound design by Maiken Scott. Engineering by Charlie Kaier. Special thanks to Dieu Nalio Chery for his help on the story.Acid JumpWhen morale was low among the paratroopers in his company, Sergeant Ray Christian takes them on a trip.Thanks Ray for telling us your story! Check out Ray's podcast, What's Ray Saying, and follow him on Twitter.Original score by Leon Morimoto, produced by Adizah Eghan.Artwork by Teo DucotSeason 16 - Episode 7 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dan is a hunter. His favorite place in the world is his deer stand: a platform 20 feet up in an ancient tree. One day, Dan is sitting up in the tree when he sees something that changes his life forever.This story discuss suicide, please take care while listening.Thank you, Dan, for sharing your story with us here at Spooked.Produced by Annie Nguyen and Eliza Smith, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Sanaa Khan.

Two stories from the mountains full of holiday spirit(s). It's the Nightmare before New Year's with a very Spooky episode from Snap… where guardian angels don't get snow days. Snap Judgment presents, “The Don't Look Back! Special.” Amazing stories from the land of the unexplained from our evil-twin podcast, Spooked.Spooked, features supernatural stories told by people that can barely believe it happened themselves. Want more Spooked? Episodes drop weekly -- listen on any podcast platform! STORIESCliffhangerBill is home from college, on his way to meet his girlfriend, when his car swerves off the road.This story contains one brief scene of graphic material.Big thanks to Bill Love for sharing your story with us!Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Leon Morimoto.Cowboy GhostValerie is lost in a snowstorm in rural Montana. She thinks she might not be able to get out, when she sees two headlights coming to her through the storm. Help is on the way – she hopes.Thank you Valerie for sharing your story. Valerie's story comes to us from the book “Trucker Ghost Stories” edited by Annie Wilder.Produced by Eliza Smith, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot.Snap Classic - Season 15 – Episode 57

Have you ever had that instant connection with someone where you know you are somehow part of their story? When Connie meets “Geneva” at an old retreat center in California their lives start to become "entangled."This story contains mention of drug use, graphic imagery, and maternal mortality. Please take care while listening.Thank you, Connie, for sharing your story with Spooked!Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot.

Amy is a nurse's assistant in a progressive care unit. One day, one of Amy's patients says to her: “The tall man in the hat doesn't like you.” Later that day, the woman passes away. Then, a few months later, the exact same thing happens. And then it happens again… and again… and again… Thank you, Amy, for sharing your story with Spooked!Produced by Zoe Ferrigno, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot

While Dan is at the compound of good friends and prominent members of the Blackfeet Traditional Medicine community, the Heavyrunner family, he learns just how important it is to practice good medicine.Thanks to Dan SaSuweh Jones for sharing your story with us! Learn more about Dan.Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot 

Identical twin sisters Melissa and Michelle Macedo are inseparable. They're each other's “own little world.” But the new girl… wants to change all that.Big thanks to Melissa and Michelle Macedo for sharing your story with the Spooked! Melissa and Michelle aren't just Spooksters. They have their own band, called Macedo… check it out!! www.macedomusic.comProduced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot

A Ray story produced by Snap judgment: When morale is low among the paratroopers in his company, Sergeant Ray Christian takes them on an unexpected trip. Produced by Adizah Eghan, original score by Leon Morimoto. For more incredible stories from around the world -- listen to Snap Judgment whenever you get your podcasts, or go to SnapJudgment.org to learn more about the show.

Ray Christian hated being a paperboy. Bad pay, hard route, rude customers. But there was one customer in particular who was different from the rest, and Ray didn't quite know why. Thank you, Dr. Ray Christian, for sharing your story with us. Check out more of Ray's stories on his podcast, What's Ray Saying? Produced by Liz Mak, original score Leon Morimoto, art by Teo Ducot

Sarah and her dad are hearing the same noise. It's coming from somewhere upstairs, from somewhere in the wall. It sounds like someone's talking, whispering, murmuring. Thank you, Sarah and Richard Benkin for sharing your story. If you want more scary stories from Sarah, check out her horror anthologies, Then It Was Dark and Built on Strange Ground. Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score Leon Morimoto

When Elizabeth was 19, she got a job as an au pair for an 11-year-old girl named Amy. The girl and her parents lived on a horse farm in rural Georgia - it was remote and beautiful. But at night, when the house got dark and quiet, someone moved through the halls, waiting, and watching for Elizabeth.  Thanks, Elizabeth, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Greta Weber, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot

We're getting spooky again this week with a quirky haunting from the Monterey Bay Aquarium and a tale from a girl who escapes a ghostly force through astral projection. Be afraid… this Halloween special features supernatural stories from our evil twin podcast, Spooked, told by people who can barely believe it happened themselves. You can listen to Spooked for free on any podcast platform! Episodes drop weekly. STORIES Night at the Aquarium On Kevin's night shift at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, things get wet, wild, and very very weird. BIG thanks to Kevin Wright and the magical Monterey Bay Aquarium. Thanks also to KAZU Radio in Monterey, California for its assistance. Original score by Yari Bundy & Renzo Gorrio, produced by Anne Ford Out of Body Tiyi just wants to get away from the man in the closet. What happens next changes her life forever. Thank you, Tiyi Schippers, for sharing your story with us! You can find more of her creepy tales on YouTube. Original score by Leon Morimoto, produced by Anne Ford Artwork by Teo Ducot Season 14 - Episode 45

Some folks live in haunted houses. The ghosts get cozy, they move in and they don't move out. But what if your whole neighborhood is haunted? Thank you so much, Caroline Liu, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot

Chris Lundy always wanted to figure out why his family took him to see a Vodou priest and how this treatment made him better. And a group paratroopers go on a trip with their Sergeant that's out of this world. STORIES Magic Potion Vodou Chris Lundy has always wanted to figure out why his family took him to see a Vodou priest and how this treatment made him better. There is one explicit word in this story. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. Big thanks to Chris Lundy for sharing your story! Chris is a storyteller who's performed at First Person Arts, RISK!, USA Today's Storytellers Project, and more. Major thanks to WHYY's The Pulse, who originally aired this story. Their podcast features stories about people and places at the heart of health and science. Check it out!! This story was produced and reported by Chris Lundy and Justin Kramon. It was edited by Maiken Scott and Lindsay Lazarski. Sound design by Maiken Scott. Engineering by Charlie Kaier. Special thanks to Dieu Nalio Chery for his help on the story. Acid Jump When morale was low among the paratroopers in his company, Sergeant Ray Christian takes them on a trip. Thanks Ray for telling us your story! Check out Ray's podcast, What's Ray Saying, and follow him on Twitter. Original score and sound design by Leon Morimoto, produced by Adizah Eghan Artwork by Teo Ducot Season 14 - Episode 38

There are some stories we are afraid to tell. Some truths only happen after dark. And some secrets can only be shared around the fire. We proudly present, “Campfire Tales X.” An annual tradition featuring supernatural stories from our evil-twin podcast, Spooked. STORIES Smell Ya Later After 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? Original score by Leon Morimoto, produced by Anne Ford Paper Route Premonition Alyssa is taking over her friend's paper route for the week. It's a fun way to make a little money. There's just this one house that's freaking her out … Original score by Yari Bundy, produced by Anne Ford Stormwalker When Roberta is a little girl, there's nothing scarier than the thought of being caught out in a big storm. One day, her worst fear comes true … and then someone shows up Original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff, produced by Anne Ford Artwork by Teo Ducot Season 14 - Episode 37

Diana knows that the little girl she keeps seeing in her house is a ghost. But what she doesn't know is if this ghost means her family any harm. Thank you, Diana, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot

Pati is really young when she loses her best friend and isn't sure she'll ever see him again. Until one day, he shows up, asking to play. Thank you, Pati, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot

Tiyi just wants to get away from the man in the closet. What happens next changes her life forever. Thank you, Tiyi Schippers, for sharing your story with us! You can find more of her creepy tales on YouTube. Original score by Leon Morimoto, produced by Anne Ford, artwork by Teo Ducot Spooked episodes drop weekly! Featuring brand new stories -- along with episodes previously available only by subscription. Listen for free wherever you get your podcasts!

A man sages houses in his Southern Cheyenne community to rid them of unwanted powers and spirts. But when he encounters a stubborn entity he must step into his own power. And a work retreat in the jungle brings a doctor face-to-face with its protector. This week on Snap, we're bringing you supernatural stories from our evil twin podcast, Spooked. For more stories from the other side of the veil — listen to Spooked for free on any podcast platform! STORIES Always Be Polite John Henson regularly smokes off houses for his friends and family. He's learned to do it through years of observing family members.  Now he is trusted by his Native Southern Cheyenne community to do it for others.He comes in, prays for the home, and goes on his way. But when he encounters a very stubborn entity outside his friend's home, he has to step into his own power and get it to go, all while being polite. BIG thanks to, John Henson, for sharing your story with us! Original score by Leon Morimoto, produced by Chris Hambrick & Anne Ford Pee Afraid Dr. Aammton Alias has a work retreat in the jungle. And when he gets there … he's gotta go. Thank you, Dr. Aammton, for sharing your story! Original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff, produced by Anne Ford Artwork by Teo Ducot Season 14 - Episode 27

After 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? Thank you, Laura Packer, for sharing this special story with Spooked. Laura's a storyteller in Minneapolis. You can learn more about Laura at her website. Original score by Leon Morimoto, produced by Anne Ford, artwork by Teo Ducot Episodes now drop weekly on Fridays. Featuring brand new stories -- along with episodes previously available only by subscription. Listen for free wherever you get your podcasts.

Amaryllis was fast on track to become an established journalist when her mentor was kidnapped and killed by a terrorist group. She decided she had to give up the transparency of journalism if she wanted to truly help curb terror, and instead joined the shadow world of the CIA. But the shadow world had its own cost. A big thanks to Amaryllis Fox for sharing her story with us. You can buy her book on Knopf, Amazon, or anywhere books are sold. Produced by Nikka Singh, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot Snap Classic – Season 10, Episode 31

This week on Snap Judgment… it's the tough jobs, the rough jobs, the roll up your sleeves and get it done jobs. When the oddest man in town is arrested for murder, only one lawyer steps up to represent him. Plus misadventures under the Not-So-Big Top. STORIES The Writing Is On The Wall When the scariest man in town is arrested for murder, only one lawyer volunteers to represent him... Produced by Joe Rosenberg, sound design by Renzo Gorrio Corrections: In a previous version, McCracken Poston is referred to as both a state senator and state representative.  He was a state representative, not a state senator.  Also, Virginia Ridley is described as having last been seen in public in 1980, 17 years before the events described in this story.  In fact it was in 1970, 27 years before. The Indiana Bust-Out How does a well-mannered math kid become a first-class hustler? Through the ancient carnie tradition of "The Indiana Bust-Out." Check out Pete's book -- Eyeing the Flash: The Making of a Carnival Con Artist Produced by Davey Kim, sound design by Leon Morimoto and Davey Kim Artwork by Teo Ducot Season 14 - Episode 20

Jen wakes up in a strange hospital with mysterious caretakers. Her only way out? The shot. Thank you, Jen and Robin, for sharing your story with the Spooked! Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot Spooked episodes now drop weekly on Fridays. Featuring brand new stories -- along with episodes previously available only by subscription. Listen for free wherever you get your podcasts.

John Henson, a Southern Cheyenne Native American, is the go-to person when friends and family need their homes smoked off. But when he encounters a stubborn and angry cat-like entity, he has to dig deeper than ever before — all while being polite. For Spooked, and for the first time for a non-native audience, John shares his story. Episodes now drop every week on Friday! Featuring brand new stories -- along with episodes previously available only by subscription. Listen for free on any podcast platform. Be afraid. Thanks so much to John Henson for sharing your story with us. Original score by Leon Morimoto, produced by Chris Hambrick + Anne Ford, artwork by Teo Ducot

Sometimes what you want to say, what you mean, and what comes out of your mouth are entirely different things. STORIES I Love You Dadbot James Vlahos wanted to keep his dad around for as long as possible, so he saved the best part about him in the best way he knew how. Vlahos is also working on a book, Talk To Me, about Silicon's Valley's quest to create conversation-making A.I.s. Check out his article about Dadbot in Wired Magazine. Follow James on Twitter. Original Score by Renzo Gorrio, produced Jazmin Aguilera Date With The Devil When he was younger, Greg Stone was always a good boyfriend. Or, he tried to be. Greg Stone is a comedian living in New York. You can also hear him on his podcast, The Rad Dude Cast. Check out Greg's website. Original Score by Leon Morimoto, produced by Liz Mak My Big Pee Break Actress Diona Reasonover was on the brink of her big break. But she never expected it to happen while she was on her vacation. Diona Reasonover is an actress who lives in LA, you can check out her writing on “I Love You America” with Sarah Silverman on Hulu. Produced by Adizah Eghan Sherlock Hound Kirby Verret's grandpa was a Houma who just wanted to hunt and be free on the Louisiana bayou. He couldn't be bothered by anyone...except for his best friend, Brown the dog. Produced by Stephanie Foo Artwork by Teo Ducot Season 14 - Episode 16

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. Thank you, Matt Hay, for sharing your story! A version of this story aired on KQED's Q'ed Up. Produced by April Dembosky Sound Design by April Dembosky, Leon Morimoto & Renzo Gorrio Artwork by Mark Fiore Snap Classic – Season 13 - Episode 56

Matt is calm, peaceful, and very chill, but his apartment has a dark past. On one rainy night in Birmingham, his flat mate finally makes herself known, and her story unfolds. Produced by Greta Weber, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot Spooked Season 7 is RISEN!!! 26 brand NEW episodes are coming for you. To listen to all episodes of Spooked as they're released regularly through next Spring, subscribe to the Luminary Channel on Apple Podcasts, or directly on Luminary, https://luminary.link/spooked Season 7 - Episode 3

Saulo knows the stories about the mischievous creatures who lurk in the forests and beaches of Oaxaca. But one night a hunt for turtle eggs becomes a search for the truth. Thank you, Saulo, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Erick Yañez, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot Erick doesn't just work for Spooked, he is also the producer of a horror fiction podcast that you are gonna love. Check out Psicofonías wherever you get your podcasts. Spooked Season 7 is RISEN!!! 26 brand NEW episodes are coming for you. To listen to all episodes of Spooked as they're released regularly through next Spring, subscribe to the Luminary Channel on Apple Podcasts, or directly on Luminary, https://luminary.link/spooked Season 7 - Episode 1

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. STORIES 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

A group of all-native girls with a lot to prove, take on the future of their high school lacrosse team. And an ENT doctor learns to be comfortable outside her comfort zone. STORIES The Medicine Game A group of all-native girls with a lot to prove, take on the future of their high school lacrosse team. This story contains racially insensitive language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. Thank you, Jacelyn, for sharing your story with us! Jacelyn now plays lacrosse for Virginia Tech. We first heard about Jacelyn’s story from the film, Keepers of the Game, which follows the Salmon River Girls lacrosse team during the 2015 season. Big thanks and love to “The Halluci Nation” formerly known as “A Tribe Called Red” for letting us use their song “Stadium Pow Wow” in this story. Also special thanks to the film’s director Judd Ehrlich. Some of the audio in this story comes from the Keepers of the Game documentary and was aired courtesy of the Dicks Sporting Goods Foundation. Produced by Shaina Shealy, special thanks to Regina Bediako Original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot Rhino Rocket Otolaryngologist Tina Munjal tells a story about learning to be comfortable outside of her comfort zone. This story was told live at The Nocturnists' live show Out of the Comfort Zone, at the Grey Area Theater in San Francisco on October 18, 2020. Original theme music by Yosef Munro, additional music from Blue Dot Sessions This story comes to us from The Nocturnists, a San Francisco-based medical storytelling live show, and podcast where healthcare workers share stories of joy, sorrow, and self-discovery. It was created and hosted by physician Emily Silverman. For more stories from the world of medicine, check out The Nocturnists wherever you get your podcasts or visit their website. Listen and subscribe right now! Season 12 - Episode 8

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? Big thanks and big love to Brittany for sharing her story with Spooked!  Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Leon Morimoto Artwork by Sanaa Khan Season 5 - Episode 18 Listen to Spooked on Luminary! 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.

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?  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 Season 5 - Episode 14 Listen to Spooked on Luminary! 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.

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 to SHAMEBOOTH and subscribe to the podcast! SHAMEBOOTH’s creator and host is Paula Williams. The podcast is produced by the fine folks at SOUND MADE PUBLIC: Tania Ketenjian, Philip Wood, and Katie McCutcheon. Production assistance was by Snap’s Regina Bediako. “Quiet is Best” - Snap Classic 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. Thank you, Julie, for sharing your story with Snap! A version of this story was originally produced for the podcast Kind World. For more, please make sure to check out Julie Lindahl’s book, The Pendulum: A Granddaughther’s Search for Her Family’s Forbidden Nazi Past. Produced by Erika Lantz, original score by Leon Morimoto with production assistance by Liz Mak Season 11 - Episode 28

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

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… Grab your seat by the fire Spooksters, it's time to get warmed up for Season V! 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, original score by Clay Xavier Artwork by Teo Ducot Season 5 of Spooked drops 8/21/20 & will have 22 brand new episodes, each released weekly on Mondays & Fridays. Select episodes will be available across streaming platforms, but you can find ALL the new episodes only on Luminary. Visit LuminaryPodcasts.com to start listening!

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.  Thank you, Betsy, for sharing your story with us. Betsy is a #Spooked listener and reached out to us to share her story. If you have a frightening tale you'd like to share, email us: spooked@snapjudgment.org  Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Leon Morimoto Artwork by Sanaa Khan A whole new season of Spooked has RISEN. The Spring season has 10 new episodes, each released weekly starting 3/13/20. There will be another 22 coming for you in the Fall. Select episodes will be available across streaming platforms but ALL will be exclusively on Luminary. Download the Luminary mobile app or go to LuminaryPodcasts.com #SpookedPod Season 4 - Episode 1

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. Thank you, Betsy, for sharing your story with us! Betsy is a #Spooked listener and reached out to us to share her story. If you have a frightening tale you'd like to share, email us: spooked@snapjudgment.org  Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Leon Morimoto Artwork by Sanaa Khan Happy Friday the 13th, Spooksters! A whole new season of Spooked has risen. Our Spring season has 10 new episodes, each released weekly starting 3/13/20. We have another 22 coming for you in the Fall. Select episodes will be available across streaming platforms but ALL will be exclusively on Luminary. Download the Luminary mobile app or go to LuminaryPodcasts.com #Spookedpod Season 4 - Episode 1

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... This story contains strong language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.  STORIES The Real Black Klansman A black detective in Colorado Springs infiltrates the KKK and finds himself face-to-face with David Duke, the Grand Wizard. Thank you, Detective Ron Stallworth for sharing your epic story with Snap. You can read more about Ron's story in his book, Black Klansman: A Memoir. Produced and scored by Davey Kim The Silver Dollar Lounge 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... Big thanks to Daryl Davis. Check out Daryl's book about his experiences called "Klandestine Relationships: A Black Man's Odyssey in the Klu Klux Klan". Produced by Nick van der Kolk, original score by Leon Morimoto. Snap Classic - Season 8 Episode 9  The beat doesn’t happen without YOU. Support Snap storytelling... stories you won't hear anywhere else.

Best of the Best is Third Coast’s annual ode to audio storytelling, taking listeners on a journey through the full breadth of what’s possible in stories made from sound. This episode showcases two of the winning stories from the 19th annual Third Coast / Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Competition: the Best Documentary Honorable Mention, Bronze & Silver Award winners, plus a behind-the-scenes interview with producer Neena Pathak.A Sense of Quietness [Excerpt], produced by Eleanor McDowall for Lights Out, a Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4.Winner of the 2019 Best Documentary: Bronze AwardIn a beautifully flowing narrative, the stories of four unrelated women in the UK and Ireland connect in unexpected ways, as they discover the quiet power and hidden dangers of speaking out about abortion. Listen to the full piece here.ROW-cub, produced by Neena Pathak.Winner of the 2019 Best Documentary: Honorable Mention AwardAfter Aaji innocently asks if her granddaughter, Mithu, is bringing her "friend" home for the holidays, Mithu struggles to translate her heartache. [Note that this story is bilingual, but it can still be understood by non-Marathi speakers - to view a subtitled version of ROW-cub, go to RadioAtlas.org]This Is Not A Drill, produced by Jazmín Aguilera with Anna Sussman for Snap Judgment from WNYC. With co-producers John Fecile, Erika Lantz, Nancy López, and Eliza Smith; original score by Renzo Gorrio; sound design by Renzo Gorrio, Leon Morimoto, and Pat Mesiti-Miller; edited by Anna Sussman and Mark Ristich; with executive producer Glynn Washington.Winner of the 2019 Best Documentary: Silver AwardFor exactly 38 minutes on January 13th, 2018, the state of Hawaii was thrown into a state of panic. This story recounts what it was like for residents on that unforgettable morning as they tried to wrestle with impending doom, death and destruction. You can hear all the winning stories from the 2019 Competition at ThirdCoastFestival.org.The program is made possible with support from the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation and distributed to public radio stations by PRX.Music in this hour by Pablo Torri (“Retorno” & “Volta”), Skill Borrower (“Heartstring Hotel”), VicthorA3 (“Los Derechos Se Consiguen En La Calle”), and Aviscerall (“Sanctuary”). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. Thank you, Mary Gidley, for sharing your story with Snap. Mary just released a memoir titled Point to Point.  You can learn more about the Acali experiment in the incredible documentary The Raft. Hear from Mary and other participants as they relive the experiment on a life-size recreation of the raft. The Raft opened in theaters in the U.S. in 2019 and begins streaming on digital platforms in the U.S. on May 19, 2020. Special thanks to director Marcus Lindeen. Produced by John Fecile, original score by Leon Morimoto Artwork by: Sanaa Khan Season 11 - Episode 2 The beat doesn’t happen without YOU. Support Snap storytelling... stories you won't hear anywhere else. 

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 reporters posing as bartenders.  Produced by Joe Rosenburg and Anna Sussman, original score by Leon Morimoto Snap Classic - Season 9 Episode 21 The beat doesn’t happen without YOU. Support Snap storytelling... stories you won't hear anywhere else. 

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. Happy Holidays to all!  STORIES A Little Time  Glynn and his son stumble upon an incredible creature in the woods.  Produced by Lauryn Newson My Best Friend  In his first appearance on the Snap Judgment stage, Ise Lyfe delivers a devastating portrait of the relationship that made him who he is today. Performed at Snap LIVE. Original Music by Alex Mandel, music performed by Alex Mandel and the Snap Judgment Players (Tim Frick and David Brandt), re-recording mix by Pat Mesiti-Miller Produced by Glynn Washington and Mark Ristich The Incident At Poison Spider Mesa The story of two men who come face to face one night in the canyonlands of southern Utah. Brody Young is a Utah State Park Ranger and motivational speaker, helping other people figure out how to survive the unsurvivable.  To find out more about his story, be sure to check out his website. Produced by Joe Rosenberg, original score by Leon Morimoto Chaotic Good Malaclypse was part of a dangerous anarchist group. They stole, they killed, they escaped, until one day when Malaclypse could run no further... Dan has been playing and organizing LARPs for 20 years. He posts bad LARP advice on Twitter at LarpTips. Produced by Jazmin Aguilera, original score by Renzo Gorrio  Season 10 Episode 37

Amaryllis was fast on track to become an established journalist when her mentor was kidnapped and killed by a terrorist group. She decided she had to give up the transparency of journalism if she wanted to truly help curb terror, and instead joined the shadow world of the CIA. But the shadow world had its own cost.  Snap presents, "The Lamb, the Lion, and the Fox." A big thanks to Amaryllis Fox. You can buy her book on Knopf, Amazon, or anywhere books are sold.  Produced by Nikka Singh, original score by Leon Morimoto Season 10, Episode 31  

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. Happy Halloween week! Enjoy this Spooked tale... and don't turn out the lights. Produced by Chris Hambrick Original score by Leon Morimoto Artwork by Sanaa Khan Want more Spooked? There are 26 new episodes of Spooked coming this season each week through Halloween and into a spooky November. To listen to them all, download the Luminary mobile app or go to LuminaryPodcasts.com. 

Lopaka and his adopted father don’t get along. That is, until forces from beyond the veil intervene.  We travel to Hawaii to bring you this very special Spooked tale. Thank you, Lopaka Kapanui for sharing your story with us. Want more stories from Lopaka? Check out the "Mysteries of Hawaii" on his YouTube Channel and website. There's even more ghostly goodness on his blog, Ghosts Next Door. Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Leon Morimoto Artwork by Sanaa Khan Season 3 Episode 20 Want more Spooked? There are 26 new episodes of Spooked being released this season each week through Halloween and into a spooky November. To listen to them all, download the Luminary mobile app or go to LuminaryPodcasts.com.   

It's Halloween Season and Snap is here to bring you Spooked stories from the dark of night!  When supernatural forces come for her kids, Curtis’s mom stands strong. Mrs. Hagstrom may be one of the meanest ghosts yet. Be afraid.  Curtis’s memoir is Shadow of Fear.  Produced by Anna Sussman, original score by Leon Morimoto Artwork by Sanaa Khan Snap Season 10 Episode 27 Want more Spooked? There are 26 new episodes of Spooked coming this season each week through Halloween and into a spooky November. To listen to them all, download the Luminary mobile app or go to LuminaryPodcasts.com. And remember, don't turn out the lights...

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. Produced by Chris Hambrick Original score by Leon Morimoto Artwork by Sanaa Khan Happy Friday the 13th! There are 26 new episodes of Spooked coming this season each week through Halloween and into a spooky November. To listen to them all, download the Luminary mobile app or go to LuminaryPodcasts.com.  Season 3 Episode 7

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 Sound Design: Davey Kim, Leon Morimoto Season 6 Episode 8

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 Original Score and Sound Design:  Leon Morimoto and Pat Mesiti-Miller

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. For more of Bob Favor’s exploits as a Texas Ranger, make sure to grab a copy of his book: My Rangering Days.  For more of Luke Quinton’s work check out his website: http://brighttypewriter.tumblr.com Producer: Luke Quinton Sound Design: Leon Morimoto

On January 13th, 2018, at exactly 8:07 in the morning, one text message turned the state of Hawaii into a state of emergency. From panic and fear to acceptance and joy, Snap Judgment explores the 38 minutes when the people of Hawaii faced an incoming ballistic missile threat. Lead Producer: Jazmin Aguilera Editor: Anna Sussman Producers: Eliza Smith, Erika Lantz, John Fecile Additional production assistance: Nancy Lopez Original score and Sound design: Renzo Gorrio and Leon Morimoto Season 10 Episode 1

Cheryl and her kids move into a new home, and notice a mysterious presence.  First they pretend it doesn’t exist. Then, they try to befriend it. And finally, they run from it. Cheryl’s memoir is Hot Dog Wars, Family Skeletons, and a Ghost. Producer: Erika Lantz Original Score: Leon Morimoto  

La Posada What happens when great-great-granddaughter of one of America’s most famous ghosts goes looking for answers?  Find out more about the ghost and the life of Julia Staab in Hannah’s book American Ghost. Producer: Anna Sussman and Hannah Nordhaus.Original Score: Renzo Gorrio   You’re Gonna Get Scratched Alex, Ryan, and AJ break into an abandoned house… and realized the place was never truly vacated. This story was produced by Josh Swartz and the rest of the team at Endless Thread. Endless Thread is a podcast from WBUR and Reddit that tells stories found on the so-called “front page of the internet.” The Endless Thread team includes Ben Brock Johnson, Amory Sivertson, Josh Swartz, and Paul Vaitkus. You can visit their website or subscribe to their show here for more. Producer: Ben Brock JohnsonOriginal Score: Leon Morimoto

It's that time of year again. Snap Judgment proudly presents "Spooked IX: Trapped." THE IRON GATE An American sniper shooter takes over an empty house in Baghdad and encounters the one threat he is powerless against. 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. Producer: Anna Sussman Original Score: Leon Morimoto Get 13 all-new episodes of Spooked Season 2 at Spookedpodcast.org. Season 9 Episode 30  

The Mine: California is gold country. Gold miner Shannon Poe has been in a lot of scary situations. He’s run headlong towards a cougar, fallen out of trees, and been caught in a shootout. But nothing quite compares to what he experienced in an abandoned gold mine last fall. See the Ghost Mine video here and here. Producer: Adizah Eghan Original Score: Leon Morimoto The Mission: An empty old church. An open door. A sight no one will believe. Jenni realizes that history is still very much alive when visiting an old mission just outside of Los Angeles.  Jenni Prange Boran is a screenwriter living in Tacoma, WA. She is currently compiling a book of paranormal stories from her personal experiences. You can find her on Twitter at @jenprange. Producer: Eliza Smith Original Score: Leon Morimoto  

The Visage: A man is hired to do remodel work on a notorious haunted house. But something inside the house doesn’t want anything to change. Producer: Anna Sussman Original Score: Leon Morimoto   Decorations:  Paintings start appearing on the walls. Dark, odd, and disturbed. All Nic knows is, something sinister is at work. Producer: John Fecile Original Score: Leon Morimoto  

The Birds As a little boy in Richmond, Virginia, Ray Christian raised pigeons. One summer those pigeons led him to a little boy who wasn’t able to speak, yet somehow spoke volumes.   Producer: Anna Sussman Original Score: Leon Morimoto   The Taxidermist Santa Cruz Taxidermist Tracey Margaret Barrow can stomach just about anything when she's working with a dead animal, except when it starts to move on its own... You can learn more about Tracey’s adventures in roadkill on her Instagram and Facebook: @TMB.taxidermy Producer: Jazmin Aguilera Original Score: Leon Morimoto  

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. Producer: Anna Sussman Original Score: Leon Morimoto

The Curse of Mr. Smith: Every time Randi’s grandma looked out her kitchen window, she’d see him, standing on the lawn: Mr. Smith. Who was Mr. Smith? What did he want? And why was he so sad? This story comes to us from a listener, Randi Skaggs. Producer: Eliza Smith Original Score: Leon Morimoto   The Angel of Death: When Ron was working at Overbrook, one of New Jersey’s oldest and most notorious asylums, he knew the place was… off. Little did he know that he would see something there that would change his life forever. Producer: Eliza Smith Original Score: Leon Morimoto      

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. CREDITS: "Counted: An Oakland Story" was produced by Adizah Eghan, Anna Sussman, Shaina Shealy, Jonathan Jones, Pat Mesiti-Miller, Nancy Lopez, Jazmin Aguilera, Eliza Smith, and Pendarvis Harshaw. Co-hosts of "Counted: An Oakland Story" are Adizah Eghan and Daryle Allums Senior Producer Anna Sussman Original Concept by Jonathan Jones Original Score by Pat-Mesiti-Miller, Leon Morimoto, and Renzo Gorrio Photography by Cinque Mubarak Artwork by Abner Hauge, Teo Ducot, and Shaina Shealy Additional production by Teo Ducot and Liz Mak Special thanks to Fantastic Negrito who contributed music from the album “The Last Days of Oakland” Website by Teo Ducot, Jeremy Rue, and Shaina Shealy   Executive Producers: Mark Ristich and Glynn Washington Season 9 Episode 9

Ben Lerman, an emergency medicine physician, describes how his ability to empathize with his patients deteriorated throughout his medical training, and how a chance encounter with a patient outside the hospital helped set him back on track. Special thanks to Leon Morimoto. Illustrations by Stephanie Muscat. Learn more and support us at thenocturnists.com. Thank you!

Stories:  "Cowboy Whiteout" - Valerie is lost in a snowstorm in rural Montana. She thinks she might not be able to get out, when she sees two headlights coming to her through the storm. Help is on the way--she hopes. Valerie’s story comes to us from the book Trucker Ghost Stories, edited by Annie Wilder. Production: Eliza SmithOriginal Score: Leon Morimoto "Flesh-Eating Bacteria" - An apprentice mortician spends his first night alone with a body and finds out how the dead can possess the living. A true story by the writer and performer Kyle Bowen.Kyle Bowen is a real-life graduate of the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science and has worked as a mortician for over 15 years. He now writes and performs in Chico, CA. Production: Jamie DeWolfOriginal Score: Pat Mesiti-Miller  "Big Al" - Before he went to medical school, Don Clark worked with developmentally-delayed patients in a group home in Philly. That job opened his eyes and challenged everything he believed about life and death. Production: Eliza SmithOriginal score: Leon Morimoto  

Witch Cage: A woman buys a medieval jail… and tries to make it her home. To hear more about her experiences, check out Vanessa Mitchell’s book, Spirits of the Cage: True Accounts of Living in a Haunted Medieval Prison, co-written with Richard Estep. Vanessa’s also written a second book, in her own words. Secrets of the Cage, which delves deeper into the history of the prison, comes out soon. The Cage Medieval Prison, as featured in this piece, is up for sale. For direct inquiries, contact Vanessa at vanessa56roman at hotmail.co.uk Find out more about Vanessa Mitchell and The Cage Medieval Prison on Twitter and Facebook. Production: Liz Mak Original Score: Renzo Gorrio   Phantom Border Agent: A border agent encounters rumors that his long-dead colleague is working his old patrol in the middle of the desert. When Rocky Elmore became a Border Patrol Agent along the US-Mexico border, he knew it would be a scary job … just not this scary. 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 (https://www.amazon.com/Out-Foot-Nightly-Patrols-Ghostly/dp/0692488383) and his website (http://rockyelmore.com/). Score: Renzo Gorrio, Leon Morimoto, Pat Mesiti-Miller

In this episode of Serendipity, a sleeping girl wakes up to a world dominated by youth, and Martin tries to stitch together his memories of Ann while imagining their future. Featuring the piece "Sleeping Girl" which was written and produced by Eliza Smith and Mark Ristich of NPR's Snap Judgment. Learn more about the show at snapjudgment.org  "Sleeping Girl"  was voiced by Katie Mingle and Eliza Smith. Leon Morimoto composed the score. Serendipity and The Sarah Awards is an initiative of  Sarah Lawrence College.  "Sleeping Girl" was inspired by The Sarah Awards' Very, Very, Short, Short Stories Contest. You can make stories, too.  Find out how by going to thesarahawards.com. There, you can learn more about Serendipity, The Sarah Awards, and how to join the... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.