GOD DAMN INDEPENDENT | S1 E5

Using listener-submitted questions, the production supervisor of SNAPPED interviews Lucy about the early phases of the podcast, moments of regret, and a cease and desist from Alpha Phi that left the team scrambling. Follow @snappedthepodcast on Instagram & Tik Tok Use code "SNAPPED" for $20 off your first order on SeatGeek #ad 🍑patreon.com/snapped🔗snappedthepodcast.com🫰MERCHTopics covered (in order)Who is Meg? How Lucy and Meg metMeg Helps Lucy Escape the Sorority House The Early Stages of SNAPPEDSeason 4?Lucy’s Controversial Social Media ConductSinging Allegations Meg is Banned from Sorority Reddit Are Business Frats Safe?What to Tell Someone Who Is Considering Rushing How to Deal with the Aftermath of DroppingCEASE AND DESIST from Alpha PhiDid Lucy have any Positive Moments in her Sorority? Any regrets?Mentioned:Slut The PlayTerror, Love, and Brainwashing by Alexandra SteinThe SNAPPED Recruitment SpecialAphi’s alleged racist recruitment practicesOpen Letter to Alpha Phi International Executive Board about Recruitment StrategyThe First AmendmentAnti SLAPP lawsSNAPPED PatreonMusic:Intro by Sienna SherrerOutro by Beats by MattHannah Montana Transition Clip

Don't miss the #snappedthepodcast REUNION episode, airing on Tuesday, November 21st at 5 am EST. Unlock early access by joining our Patreon as a "GDI" or "DISMANTLER."In this bonus episode, Meg, the production supervisor of SNAPPED, takes the hosting reins as Lucy finds herself in the hot seat. Meg interviews Lucy, delving into listener-submitted questions that lead to a conversation about the early phases of SNAPPED, moments of regret, and a cease and desist that left Lucy scrambling.🍑patreon.com/snapped🔗snappedthepodcast.com

James, the self-proclaimed 'token gay' of the fraternity, is elected as social chair. Lucy revisits past interviewees to explore the concluding chapters of their Greek life journeys, and whether or not they disaffiliated. 20% OFF your first Olive and June nail system <3Use code "SNAPPED" for $20 off your first order on SeatGeekFREE Audible Trial 🫰 SNAPPED MERCH!!!!🍑patreon.com/snapped🔗snappedthepodcast.comMentioned:SNAPPED PatreonTerror, Love, and Brainwashing by Alexandra SteinThe SNAPPED Recruitment Special Cultish by Amanda MontellSNAPPED CrewneckSNAPPED Tote BagNDA RedditNDA Greekchat Aphi’s alleged racist recruitment practices The First Amendment Anti SLAPP laws Music:Flashback SoundEpidemic Sound Purple PlanetIntro by Sienna SherrerOutro by Beats by Matt

On February 2, 2017, 19-year-old Tim Piazza accepted a bid to join the Beta Theta Pi fraternity at Penn State. His first night of pledging would be the last of his life. In this episode, we’ll talk to Tim’s mom, Evelyn Piazza, and former Beta brother Kordel Davis to uncover the abuse, negligence, and cultic dynamics that resulted in Tim’s death, and the cover up that came next. 🔗snappedthepodcast.com🫰Support This Work🍑patreon.com/snappedFollow SNAPPED on IG and Tik Tok Mentioned:Grand Jury ReportCBS MorningsThe H Word (Part One)Death at a Penn State Fraternity by Caitlin Flanagan Grand Jury Presentment Beta Theta Pi Permanently BannedDeleted Camera Footage- The Daily CollegianCourtroom, NY TimesInside Edition News ClipTim BreamNo Hazing Deaths in 2020Penn State President|TODAYThe content shared in this episode may contain copyrighted material used in accordance with the principles of fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research, without the intention of infringing upon the rights of the copyright owner.Music:Epidemic Sound Intro by Sienna SherrerOutro by Beats by Matt

Lucy travels to fraternity world to try and understand the inner workings behind their notorious induction process. AKA Hazing.🫰 Shop SNAPPED🍑patreon.com/snapped🔗snappedthepodcast.comMentioned:Terror, Love and Brainwashing Nick Syrett Grand Jury ReportReddit Pledge MasterMusic:Epidemic Sound Purple PlanetIntro by Sienna SherrerOutro by Beats by Matt

Lucy asks a question that no one seems to have a clear answer to: where does all the money go? If your strat dues were $500, donating $5 to SNAPPED is 1% of your dues🫰 Shop SNAPPED🍑patreon.com/snapped🔗snappedthepodcast.comMentioned:“Why fraternities need to be abolished”2017 Alpha Phi New Member Finance Presentation Alpha Phi Financial AgreementHousing Powerpoint Alpha Phi’s WebsiteBama Rush FeeZeta websiteZeta biennial reportNonprofitsSNAPPED discordZTA embezzlementZTA embezzlement Cullinane Law GroupIRSZeta Foundations Website The Tax Law of Colleges and UniversitiesInside Higher EdJezebelABC News Fraternity and Sorority Political Action CommitteeFraternity and Sorority PAC Video 2Fordham Observer Safe Campus Act Inside Higher EdAmanda Marcotte of SlateFratPAC Wikipedia pageWomen of Discriminating TasteDavid Glovin of BloombergMJ Insurance The Daily Mississippian The College of William and Mary’s student newspaperRich Jungman from Holmes MurphyDeath at a Penn State Fraternity Caitlin Flannagan with NPRBeware Greek Organizations Bearing Insurance CoverageThe content shared in this episode may contain copyrighted material used in accordance with the principles of fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research, without the intention of infringing upon the rights of the copyright owner.Music:Flashback SoundEpidemic Sound Purple PlanetIntro by Sienna SherrerOutro by Beats by Matt

Spotted: Sororities caught in a 2020 dilemma as protests take center stage over recruitment. Undeterred, they called for an emergency rebranding.20% off your first Olive and June nail system! FREE Audible Trial 🍑patreon.com/snapped🔗snappedthepodcast.com#SNAPPEDTHEPODCASTMentioned: SNAPPED S2 E2Terror, Love and Brainwashing Women of Discriminating TasteFraternities Without BrotherhoodZigziggy7 Reddit PostThe Daily Northwestern Jail n’ Bail responseADPI DEI Tri delt DEISNAPPED S3 E1https://kirstenhernandez.com/margaretlfreeman.comSNAPPED contains advertising and affiliate links. Sponsors, and affiliate links make SNAPPED possible. I do receive compensation for purchases made from clicking on affiliate links. Thank you for supporting SNAPPED!Music:Flashback SoundBensound.com Trump Sound effect The Star Spangled Banner by MoodMode / The Star Spangled BannerZigziggy7 Voice ActingPurple Planet

Roofying, r*pe, and hospital visits are the norm for an away weekend. As long as the frat doesn’t get in trouble.Use code SNAPPED for $20 off your first order on SeatGeek🫰Shop SNAPPED🍑patreon.com/snapped🔗snappedthepodcast.comMentioned:Lizzie’s FULL Interview The Dark Power of FraternitiesAcquaintance Rape: The hidden crime Women of Discriminating TasteAquaintance Rape of College Students Callisto One in FiveSNAPPED contains advertising and affiliate links. Sponsors, and affiliate links make SNAPPED possible. I do receive compensation for purchases made from clicking on affiliate links. Thank you for supporting SNAPPED!

A visible bra strap on Facebook? That’s low on the classy meter. Thank god we have our sisters to hold us accountable in the comments. KD Julie navigates her chapter’s rules around dating other sorority sisters.Use code SNAPPED for $20 off your first order on SeatGeekShop SNAPPED🍑patreon.com/snapped🔗snappedthepodcast.com@snappedthepodcast on Instagram & Tik Tok Mentioned: New Member LetterWomen of Discriminating TasteAphi Recruitment Expose Terror, Love and Brainwashing Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism.Pledged into Harm: Sorority and Fraternity Members Face Increased Risk of Sexual Assault and Sexual HarassmentMusic: purple-planet.comTheme Song by Sienna SherrerOutro Tune by Scored By MattSNAPPED contains advertising and affiliate links. Sponsors, and affiliate links make SNAPPED possible. I do receive compensation for purchases made from clicking on affiliate links. Thank you for supporting SNAPPED!

Erika’s sorority’s sisterhood is put to the test when a hook-up in the living room of the chapter house leads to a vote on whether to expel one of their own. Lucy learns about sleeping porches and bed checks.20% off your first Olive and June nail system! FREE Audible Trial NEW MERCH🍑patreon.com/snapped🔗snappedthepodcast.com@snappedthepodcast on Instagram & Tik Tok Mentioned:Women of Discriminating TasteFraternities Without BrotherhoodTerror, Love and Brainwashing SNAPPED S2 E12017 Financial Agreement Music: purple-planet.comTheme Song by Sienna SherrerOutro Tune by Scored By MattSNAPPED contains advertising and affiliate links. Sponsors, and affiliate links make SNAPPED possible. I do receive compensation for purchases made from clicking on affiliate links. Thank you for supporting SNAPPED!