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This is the first of series of stories from a new partnership between The Huffington Post and NPR's new hit storytelling program, "Snap Judgment," hosted by Glynn Washington.

And it's a good one.

In this clip from Snap Judgment Live, 15-year-old storyteller Noah St. John describes the trials and tribulations of growing up the son of two lesbian mothers.

"There are too many reasons that my mamas love each other's presence," says St. John. "There are too many moments when we are unbreakable, and in this moment, we are one family."

Watch St. John's story, with live accompaniment from Alex Mandel and the Snap Judgment Playaz, Tim Frick and David Brandt.

The Disney marketing machine is geared up and in full throttle for next month’s debut of Pixar’s Brave. The focus this week appears to be on the music for the film.

Take a look at “Freedom Broch” – 19 Classic Bagpipe Hits in One Compilation!

Click here to view the embedded video.

Then check out this press release regarding the soundtrack:

Burbank, Calif. (May 21, 2012) – Disney•Pixar’s epic fantasy adventure Brave harnesses the magic of ancient Scotland, weaving the rich natural setting throughout the story and bringing it to life with sophisticated filmmaking and extraordinary performances. But it’s the music of Brave that ties it all together, elevating the authenticity with a fresh and contemporary approach to Oscar®-nominated composer Patrick Doyle’s score, as well as two original songs performed by lauded Scottish Gaelic singer Julie Fowlis. A third original song plays during the film’s epilogue and...

Sounds Of The Highlands

Disney.Pixar.s .Brave. Transports Moviegoers to

Ancient Scotland with Oscar®-Nominated Composer Patrick Doyle,

Plus Performers Julie Fowlis and Birdy [with Mumford & Sons]

Disney.Pixar.s epic fantasy adventure .Brave. harnesses the magic of ancient Scotland, weaving the rich natural setting throughout the story and bringing it to life with sophisticated filmmaking and extraordinary performances. But it.s the music of .Brave. that ties it all together, elevating the authenticity with a fresh and contemporary approach to Oscar®-nominated composer Patrick Doyle.s score, as well as two original songs performed by lauded Scottish Gaelic singer Julie Fowlis. A third original song plays during the film.s epilogue and is performed by UK singing sensation Birdy with British folk rock band Mumford & Sons. Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, and produced by Katherine Sarafian, .Brave. hits theatres on June 22, 2012. The film.s soundtrack from Walt Disney Records...