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Black Women Are Scary

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a radio-dramatic podcast that celebrates and produces short horror stories by BIPOC authors. Ignyte Award Winner 2023

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United States

Description:

a radio-dramatic podcast that celebrates and produces short horror stories by BIPOC authors. Ignyte Award Winner 2023

Language:

English


Episodes
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Happy Halloween!

10/31/2023
Tune in to our special Halloween episode with Steven Broadnax III, author of the Black horror play "Bonez", as we discuss magic, men, and Black folx. Stream this incredible play at People's Light until Nov. 3rd and check out the supporting podcast The Boneyard. This amazing work is part of the Queerways Residency hosted at People's Light Theater. Shout out to Andrew, Nora, and Brent! Music by Community Education Produced by Dusky Projects

Duration:01:00:27

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Season 3 Final Friday!

5/29/2023
We conclude our third season with a Ariell R Johnson, owner of Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse. Tune in as we talk about longevity, community, and the ups and downs of making your lane. Music by Community Education Additional Music by Private Hell Productions

Duration:00:56:23

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Flash Fiction Frenzy: Future Ancestors

5/19/2023
This week we talk to Sumiko Saulson and Kenya Moss-Dyme of Black Women In Horror about Afro-Surrealism, tech billionaires, and why you don't need to be good or famous to be a future ancestor. Check out their work at blackwomeninhorror.org Music by Community Education Additional music by Private Hell Productions & Mattia Cupelli

Duration:00:47:08

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Flash Fiction Frenzy: After Disaster

5/12/2023
We continue with our Flash Fiction Frenzy where each week we feature a new guest, talk about the season, and share short spooky stories. Our guests this Friday are Sara and Monika of Bitches on Comics. Tune in as we talk about water rats, building community in the apocalypse, and why dead beat dads are in all the disaster movies. Check out Sara's work at saracentury.com and Monika on IG @audres.revenge.film Music by Community Education Additional track by ⁠Private Hell Productions

Duration:00:47:14

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Flash Fiction Frenzy: Land and Place

5/5/2023
We're doing something special this month with a Flash Fiction Frenzy, where we talk to new guest every week and read short spooky stories inspired by the season. This week we discuss our season theme "Land/Place" with Sharai of Nightmare on Fierce Street and Ryan aka Brother Ghoulish. Music by Community Education Additional track by Private Hell Productions

Duration:00:58:52

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Flash Fiction Friday: Tracy Cross

4/28/2023
Tracy Cross is a BWAS alumni turned Flash Fiction guest and we're thrilled to have her. We talk about legacy, monkey butlers on deserted islands, and why horror writers are normal people. Follow Tracy on Twitter @Tracycwrites, IG @Tracycrosswriters or just check out her website here. Music by Community Education Additional Music by Private Hell Productions

Duration:00:58:29

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Feature Friday: Akhim Alexis

4/21/2023
Tune in for our Feature Friday episode with author Akhim Alexis as we discuss language death, saving the culture you love, and why dictionaries matter. Follow him on Twitter @akhimalexis1 Music by Community Education Additional music by⁠ Private Hell Productions

Duration:00:33:20

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S3 EP7: The Lexicographer and One Tree Island part 2

4/14/2023
After an “oceanic rapture,” a lone survivor adapts to his new reality in ways both mental and physical. Written by Akhim Alexis, voiced by Bethany Harris, sound design by Gabe Castro, produced by Dusky Projects. Special thanks to: Scribe Video Center, WPEB, Support Our Creatives, Bitches on Comics, The Last Girls Club Magazine, Kathryn Hoist, and The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy in Philadelphia.

Duration:00:22:11

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S3 EP7: The Lexicographer and One Tree Island part 1

4/7/2023
After an “oceanic rapture,” a lone survivor adapts to his new reality in ways both mental and physical. Written by Akhim Alexis, voiced by Bethany Harris, sound design by Gabe Castro, produced by Dusky Projects. Special thanks to: Scribe Video Center, WPEB, Support Our Creatives, Bitches on Comics, The Last Girls Club Magazine, Kathryn Hoist, and The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy in Philadelphia.

Duration:00:26:13

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Flash Fiction Friday pt 2: Surprise guest!

3/24/2023
Tune in as we continue with part 2 of our Flash Fiction Friday episode with a very special guest. Music by Community Education Additional music by Private Hell Productions

Duration:00:17:32

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Flash Fiction Friday pt 1: Richard Larson

3/17/2023
Tune in as we speak with Richard Larson about memory, identity, and rivers vs. oceans. Find him on IG: @richlarsonwrites or learn more about his work at patreon.com/richlarson. Music by Community Education

Duration:00:31:10

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Feature Friday: Ebele Mogo

3/10/2023
Join us as we speak featured author Ebele Mogo about Nollywood horror films, how spooky the sound of high heels are and our love/hate relationships with social media. Follow her on Twitter @ebyral Music by Community Education Additional music by Private Hell Productions

Duration:00:57:20

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S3 EP6: Omaliyi

3/3/2023
A young woman finds herself called back to her home, to help protect a river that nourished her and her community. Written by Ebele Mogo, performed by Nancy Marie, sound design by Gabe Castro, and produced by Dusky Projects. Special thanks to: Scribe Video Center, WPEB, Support Our Creatives, Bitches on Comics, The Last Girls Club Magazine, Kathryn Hoist, and The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy in Philadelphia.

Duration:00:34:12

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Flash Fiction Friday: Ep 5

2/17/2023
Join us as we talk with Nicole Shawan Junior, counter-storyteller and founder of SeaSalted Honey andRoots. Wounds. Words., and deputy director of Prison and Justice Writing at PEN America. We reflect on why water is a portal, looking at the future with hope, and mermaids. You can find out more about Nicole's work at NicoleShawanJunior.com Music by Community Education Additional music by Private Hell Productions

Duration:00:48:22

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Feature Friday: Nadine Tomlinson

2/9/2023
Join us as we speak with our featured author Nadine Tomlinson about Caribbean vampires, the importance of metamorphosis, and how writing heals. Follow her on IG and Mastadon @nadinestorying to learn about her upcoming projects. Music by Community Education Additional music by Private Hell Productions

Duration:00:47:38

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S3 EP5: The Metamorphosis of Marie Martin

2/3/2023
A Jamaican woman takes more than she gives, until the sea teaches her a valuable lesson with implications for everyone around her. Written by Nadine Tomlinson, performed by Bethany Harris, sound design by Gabe Castro, and produced by Dusky Projects. Special thanks to: Scribe Video Center, WPEB, Support Our Creatives, Bitches on Comics, The Last Girls Club Magazine, Kathryn Hoist, and The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy in Philadelphia.

Duration:00:40:03

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Final Friday : Amin Chehelnabi

12/23/2022
Take a listen to our conversation with our featured author of the month Amin Chehelnabi (Twitter @TheGodintheBowl and IG @amin_chehelnabi01 ) as we discuss chosen family, the pros and cons of culture and community, and who is really gonna save us. Music by Community Education

Duration:00:47:45

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Flash Fiction Friday: Ep 4

12/15/2022
Join us as we gab with Kat, co-host of The Ghouls Next Door, about living in fire, who we think will save the planet, and why this story needs six seasons and a movie. Music by Community Education Additional Music by Infraction SFX contributions by Private Hell Productions

Duration:00:48:48

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S3 EP4: Wandjina (part 2)

12/8/2022
When the crew of a mobile rescue unit in a future Australia decide to break the law it’s a countdown for who will reach the sanctuary first; our heroes, the police, or the fire. We continue with our theme of Land & Place with part 2 of Wandjina by Amin Chehelnabi. Performed by Nancy Marie Sound design by Gabe Castro Directed by Hannah Simms Produced by Dusky Projects Special thanks to: Scribe Video Center, WPEB, Support Our Creatives, Bitches on Comics, The Last Girls Club Magazine, Kathryn Hoist, and The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy in Philadelphia.

Duration:00:21:55

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S3 EP4: Wandjina (part 1)

12/1/2022
When the crew of a mobile rescue unit in a future Australia decide to break the law it’s a countdown for who will reach the sanctuary first; our heroes, the police, or the fire. We continue with our theme of Land & Place with part 1 of Wandjina by Amin Chehelnabi. Performed by Nancy Marie Sound design by Gabe Castro Directed by Hannah Simms Produced by Dusky Projects Special thanks to: Scribe Video Center, WPEB, Support Our Creatives, Bitches on Comics, The Last Girls Club Magazine, Kathryn Hoist, and The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy in Philadelphia.

Duration:00:33:45