What if your sister -- the one your parents raised you with, the one that shared your toys -- what if she didn’t just have different hair, or a slightly different nose, but was an entirely different species altogether? Hannah Friedman experiences the Law of the Jungle firsthand in the (dis)comfort of her family home.

STORIES

Monkey Sister

A huge thank you to Hannah Friedman and her parents Alison Pascoe & Dean Friedman for sharing their story with Snap!

Hannah is a tv and film writer, producer and composer based in Los Angeles. To find out more about her life growing up with Amelia the monkey, check out Hannah’s memoir “Everything Sucks”

Produced by Bo Walsh, edited by Regina Bediako, original score by Renzo Gorrio. Photo courtesy of Alison Pascoe.

The Gift Horse

Tim Snyder thought he knew horses. He’d been around horses his entire life. Then he was introduced to a disabled horse that completely changed his life.

Thanks Tim for sharing your story! Check out Tim's book "The Ghost Horse"

Produced by Anna Sussman, sound design by Renzo Gorrio.

Season 17 - Episode 3

A dolphin named Dr. Spock is in danger and NBA star Clifford Ray is the only man big enough to lend a hand. Plus, torrential rain is ripping through the Appalachians and the people of the mountain are all looking for Plan B.

STORIES

Just Another Day for Big Clifford Ray

A dolphin named Dr. Spock is in danger and NBA star Clifford Ray is the only man big enough to lend a hand.

A huge thank you to Clifford Ray and Mary O’Herron for sharing their story with the Snap!

This year, Big Cliff and Author Laynie D. Weaver teamed up to bring Clifford and Dr. Spock’s story to life in an illustrated Children’s book titled “Big Clifford Ray Saves The Day.” Want more Big Cliff? Follow him on Instagram or X.

Produced by Bo Walsh, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff , artwork by Teo Ducot

Plan B

Snap Storyteller, Dr. Ray Christian, found himself trapped by the rising floodwaters of hurricane Helene, he knew he had to flee. But he also knew that meant leaving behind all of his animals, including his favorite goat.

Thank you, Ray, for sharing your story with us!

Ray has shared some resources for hurricane Helene recovery: The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation and The Rock.

For a world of Southern-baked personal narratives, interwoven with Black American history, listen to Ray’s podcast: What’s Ray Saying?

Produced by Anna Sussman, original score by Derek Barber

Snap Classic - Season 17 – Episode 2

Can the dreaded Alligator Death Roll actually save your life? One man risks life and limb in the Florida swamplands.

Thank you, Eric Merda, for sharing his story with us!

Eric has been sharing his experience on stage doing stand-up comedy and also as a motivational speaker. Check him out on Instagram!

Produced by Bo Walsh, edited by Anna Sussman, original score by Nick Marks.

Season 17 - Episode 1