Two women set sail on a tiny boat, embarking on a journey to freedom that takes them across the globe. And a Hungarian composer dreams of changing the world… he did.

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From Russia With Love

Two women, a tiny boat, the wide-open ocean… and kismet.

Elena has written a book about their adventure, called Talking to the Moon. You can read the story on the couple’s website.

This story contains scenes of violence against a same-sex couple, sensitive listeners please be advised.

Produced by Liz Mak, original score by Leon Morimoto

Gloomy Sunday

Hungarian composer Rezso Seress dreamed of changing the world with his music… he did.

This story discusses suicide, sensitive listeners please be advised.

Produced and scored by Davey Kim

Artwork by Teo Ducot

Season 8 Episode 28

Kismet

Hungarian composer Rezső Seress dreamed of changing the world with his music. He did.

Producer: Davey Kim

Gloomy Sunday

Two women, a tiny boat, the wide open ocean...and kismet.  

Elena has written a book about their adventure, called Talking to the Moon. You can read the story on the couple’s website, http://www.cadenza.ca/index.php/en/talking-to-the-moon-en/

You can learn more about Elena and Meg’s journey at their other website, anticruise.online.

Producer: Liz Mak

Original Score: Leon Morimoto

Snap Judgment

From Russia With Love

From Russia With Love

Two women, a tiny boat, the wide open ocean...and kismet.  

Elena has written a book about their adventure, called Talking to the Moon. You can read the story on the couple’s website, http://www.cadenza.ca/index.php/en/talking-to-the-moon-en/

You can learn more about Elena and Meg’s journey at their other website, anticruise.online.

Producer: Liz Mak

Original Score: Leon Morimoto

 

Gloomy Sunday

Hungarian composer Rezső Seress dreamed of changing the world with his music. He did.

Producer: Davey Kim

Listen to the entire Snap Judgment episode "Kismet"

Snap Judgment is a weekly storytelling radio show and podcast, hosted by Glynn Washington. Snap mixes real stories with killer beats to produce cinematic, dramatic, kick-ass radio. Snap’s raw, musical brand of storytelling dares listeners to see the world through the eyes of another. This is storytelling… with a BEAT!!  Snap first aired on NPR stations nationwide in July 2010. Snap Judgment is now aired on over 400 public radio stations.