DeepSummary
The episode begins with a story about a woman named Kathy who moved with her two children from Southern California to a cabin in the redwood forest to live off-the-grid. Strange occurrences start happening, like objects being misplaced and lamps blowing out randomly, leading Kathy to believe the cabin is haunted by the ghost of a former occupant named Evan. After several intense supernatural encounters, Kathy ultimately asks Evan to leave.
The second story features poet Shane Koyczan recounting how his grandfather used to fearlessly confront the monsters under Shane's bed and in his closet when he was a child suffering from night terrors. Shane describes his grandfather's brash and loud method of vanquishing these imaginary creatures, instilling a sense of security. Shane reflects on his grandfather's patience and courage in helping him through those terrifying experiences.
The podcast Snap Judgment blends first-person storytelling with sound-rich audio production. This particular episode, titled 'The Stormy Night', features two personal narratives with supernatural themes - one about a haunted cabin and another about a grandfather battling his grandson's nightmares.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Manifestations of the supernatural, whether ghosts or childhood nightmares, can significantly impact people's lives.
- The act of storytelling allows people to share personal experiences and perspectives in a vivid, relatable way.
- Having a supportive family member or loved one can help people endure frightening or traumatic experiences.
- Confronting one's fears and insecurities directly is often necessary to overcome them.
- Treasured memories of loved ones live on through personal anecdotes shared with others.
- Audio production techniques like sound effects and music can enhance the emotional impact of oral storytelling.
- The Snap Judgment podcast provides a creative platform for diverse personal narratives.
- Both rational explanations and supernatural interpretations can coexist when accounting for strange phenomena.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Not everyone has the courage to say or do nothing when a child is screaming, dreaming of eternity in a room with no doors, no floors to keep you from falling further into panic, each one small fear suddenly titanic in its implications.“ by Shane Koyczan
- “And every night from for more than four years, my granddad took boogeymen by their ears and threw them out on their asses, dragged the carcasses of dead monsters out of my room, grabbed a broom, and swept what was left of my nightmares into a dustpan, emptied them into a trash can, then turned around to say, sweet dreams, my boy.“ by Shane Koyczan
- “But on night number six, the kicks against the bedroom wall made thunderstorm down the hall once more. He stood in the doorway, ready to wage war, ready to restore light to darkness, to dismiss shadows, to land heavy handed blows.“ by Shane Koyczan
- “We tread our own fear because we somehow thought it was better off being kept secret.“ by Shane Koyczan
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Episode Information
Snap Judgment
Snap Judgment and PRX (paloma.orozco@prx.org)
12/28/23
A family leaves their busy life in Southern California to live in a little cabin in the woods, without electricity. But then, strange things start happening… it seems this family aren’t the only occupants of the cabin. And a story about a grandfather who makes monsters tremble. Snap Judgment presents, “The Stormy Night.” Real stories from people fighting for their loved ones.
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Northspur Storm
Kathy and her kids leave a busy life in Southern California to live in a little cabin in the woods, without electricity. But then, strange things start happening. It seems Kathy and her children aren’t the only occupants of the cabin.
Thank you, Kathy Bolte, for sharing your story with Spooked!
Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Renzo Gorrio
Shayne Koyczan’s Monsters LIVE
Night creatures tremble in fear of Shane Koyczan's grandfather, until powers fail.
This story contains explicit language. Sensitive listeners please be advised.
This story was told by Shane at Snap LIVE in Los Angeles. Original Music by Alex Mandel, performed by Alex Mandel, Tim Frick, and David Brandt.
Shane Koyczan is an award winning Canadian Poet, Author and Performer. He is also a TED Talks speaker. Shane's influential, anti-bullying, "To This Day Project" video went viral in early 2013 and currently has over 10 million views and counting.
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 14 - Episode 54