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The Cut - Snap Classic

When the man in charge of a small, insular northern Ohio town wreaks havoc on his followers, a young Amish boy with a passion for good hair tries to clean up the mess.Produced by Shaina Shealy, original score by Renzo Gorrio. Season 17 - Episode 10 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

When Doves Cry / Fever

An ecologist in Maine fears she must be crazy because she communicates with animals. Then a tiny, collared Dove told her he could read her mind. And – a man in Alaska hears a rumor about the elusive blue bear. He never gave it much thought until a friend convinced him to search for one. We're wrapping up the FEVER series this week! Tune in. STORIESWhen Doves CryAn ecologist in Maine fears she must be crazy because she communicates with animals. Then a tiny, collared Dove told her he could read her mind. Thank you Sara and Lily B for sharing your story with us!Produced by Anna Sussman, original score by Nicholas Marks. The Blue BearLynn Schooler grew up in Alaska hearing rumor after rumor about the elusive blue bear. He never gave it much thought until a friend convinced him they go out searching for one. What Lynn ended up finding was, of course, something much different.Thanks Lynn for sharing your story with Snap! For more on Lynn Schooler's work check out his Facebook page.Produced by Nancy Lopez, sound design by Renzo Gorrio and Davey Kim.Season 17 - Episode 9 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The Crate Escape / Fever

From puppy love to stolen moments to the thrill of the chase... their relationship made headlines.A huge thank you to Toby Dorr for sharing her story with Snap!Toby is an author, speaker and criminal justice reform advocate. She’s also the founder of the Fierce Grace Movement, a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting women impacted by incarceration  through storytelling and mentorship. There's so much that we were not able to share about Toby’s experience... to find out more, check out Toby’s memoir “Living With Conviction” Produced by Bo Walsh, edited by Anna Sussman, original score by Nicholas Marks.Season 17 - Episode 8 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Loves Actually / Fever

Could you choose a lover for the love of your life? Our Fever Series continues with more stories from the heart -- of the heart.STORIES Loves ActuallyA Colorado couple explore uncharted territory when their idyllic marriage gets hit with a curve ball.Thank you to Mil and Jan Markle for sitting down with Snap, opening up your hearts and sharing your story!Produced by Regina Bediako, edited by Anna Sussman, original score by Renzo Gorrio.Love RivalsAfter a whirlwind romance, Brian and Vanessa get married and move to Kinshasa. Everything is going well until she shows up.Thank you Vanessa Woods for sharing your story! Produced by Mira Burt-Wintonick, Cristal Duhaime and Jodie Taylor. This story comes to us from CBC's Love Me. Listen to more Love Me on any podcast platform. Season 17 - Episode 7 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

How Will I Know? / Fever

Your eyes may deceive you, your ears can betray you, but when it comes to love the nose knows. Plus - a reflection on life’s sliding doors and how we can never truly know all the versions of the people we love. This week on Snap, we kick off our FEVER series! Four weeks full of love stories that are not your typical romances... We love you Snap Nation! Catch the Fever.STORIESSmell Ya LaterAfter 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?This supernatural story comes to us from our evil twin podcast, Spooked. Spooked drops weekly, listen on any podcast platform! Thank you, Laura Packer, for sharing this special story. Laura’s a storyteller in Minneapolis. Learn more about Laura at her website.Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Leon Morimoto.My Dead Mother’s Italian Lover Not long after Peter’s mother Mara dies, a stranger messages him on Facebook. His name is Francesco and he says that before she met Peter’s dad, Mara was the love of his life. Francesco starts sending Peter poetry and links to love songs, describing his romance with Peter’s mom in more and more detail. And the woman in his stories is nothing like the mother Peter knew. So Peter reaches out to Francesco for a phone call. A reflection on life’s sliding doors and how we can never truly know all the versions of the people we love. This story comes to us from Love Me, from CBC. It was produced by Peter Lang-Stanton, Cristal Duhaime and Mira Burt-Wintonick. Sound design by Cristal Duhaime. Mix engineered by Michelle MACK-lem . Featuring original music by David Drury. To hear more stories about the messiness of human connection, check out Love Me wherever you get your podcasts. Season 17 - Episode 6  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices