Boiling River, Snap #712 – Shangri La

Boiling River, Snap #712 – Shangri La

Boiling River, Snap #712 – Shangri La

April 29, 2016
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Andres Ruzo tried to track down a legendary he’s heard his grandfather talk about in stories when he was a little boy. He found the stuff of legends, and then was faced with the choices, and burdens of knowing a valuable secret. Find out more in Andres Ruzo’s book, The Boiling River.

 

Check out the Boiling River Project, the TED talk, and TED book.

Producer: Anna Sussman

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Nikko, Snap #711 – Throwback

Nikko, Snap #711 – Throwback

Nikko, Snap #711 – Throwback

April 22, 2016
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While walking in San Francisco one day, Delfin Vigil noticed the name “Nikko” etched into the sidewalk. Then Delfin saw the name again. And again. And again. Delfin had to know, “Who is Nikko?”

Read Delfin’s chapbook, Nikko: Concrete Commando.

Produced by Stephanie Foo

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Nikko, Snap #711 – Throwback

Homeboy Sandman: Survival of the Freshest, Snap #711 – Throwback

Homeboy Sandman: Survival of the Freshest, Snap #711 – Throwback

April 22, 2016
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Stones Throw Hip Hop artist Homeboy Sandman remembers when he first decided to take his music full time. When the rhymes don’t cover the rent, the New York emcee finds himself deep in the red and facing eviction.

Homeboy Sandman’s new album, “First of A Living Breed,” is out now on Stones Throw Records. It was listed as one of the top 50 albums of 2012 by NPR. Check it out!
Also, be on the look out for his writing for The Huffington Post.

www.HomeboySandman.com

Producer: Pat Mesiti-Miller

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Nikko, Snap #711 – Throwback

Get Right WIth Your God, Snap #711 – Throwback

Get Right WIth Your God, Snap #711 – Throwback

April 22, 2016
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Donald Cabana thought he understood his job as prison warden, but never knew it would cost so much . . . Producer: Anna Sussman

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Jheri Curl Money, Snap #711 – Throwback

Jheri Curl Money, Snap #711 – Throwback

Jheri Curl Money, Snap #711 – Throwback

April 22, 2016
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Glynn’s brother is the gloved one who can turn him into “The King” for a day.

Producer: Mark Ristich

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