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Black Women Are Scary

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

Episodes

LAST EP: A Change Goin’ Come

Two Blerds steal science. Inspired by the article: https://www.sciencealert.com/cannabis-use-linked-to-epigenetic-changes-study-finds Written & Performed by Wi-Moto Nyoka Produced by Dusky Projects Music by Dusky Diana

Feb 28, 20257 min

SZN 4, EP 8: Mini Moon

A second moon says goodbye. Inspired by the article: https://www.earth.com/news/its-official-earth-now-has-two-moons-captured-asteroid-2024-pt5/ Written & Performed by Wi-Moto Nyoka Produced by Dusky Projects Featured song “Beautiful” by Ikwe & “Don’t Push” by Community Education featuring Dusky Diana...

Feb 28, 20256 minSeason 4Ep. 8

SZN 4, Bonsu Ep: The Love Gene

A woman finds the love she’s been searching for. Inspired by the article: https://scitechdaily.com/neuroscience-surprise-different-types-of-love-light-up-different-parts-of-the-brain/ Written & Performed by Wi-Moto Nyoka Produced by Dusky Projects Music by Dusky Diana...

Feb 21, 20255 min

SZN 4, EP 7: Justified

Mother monkey gives testimony. Inspired by the article: https://www.newsweek.com/monkey-kill-dogs-puppies-revenge-india-captured-1660998 Written & Performed by Wi-Moto Nyoka Produced by Dusky Projects Music by Dusky Diana Featured song “Hacked In” by Community Education featuring Dusky Diana...

Feb 21, 20255 minSeason 4Ep. 7

SZN 4, Ep 6: Rewriting Destiny

A daughter pledges to alter her family’s destiny at any cost. Inspired by the article: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20240809/Columbia-study-reveals-bacteria-create-free-floating-genes-challenging-genetic-code-norms.aspx Written & Performed by Wi-Moto Nyoka Produced by Dusky Projects Music by Dusky Diana...

Feb 14, 20258 minSeason 4Ep. 6

SZN 4, EP 5: Date Night

A divorced woman considers buying a sex doll with a bionic penis. Inspired by the article: https://metro.co.uk/2018/01/08/male-sex-robots-unstoppable-bionic-penises-coming-year-7213306/ Written & Performed by Wi-Moto Nyoka Produced by Dusky Projects Music by Dusky Diana...

Feb 07, 20257 minSeason 4Ep. 5

SZN 4, EP 4: I'm Every Woman

The clone of an overachiever plans her prison break. Inspired by the article: https://www.psypost.org/2021/09/psychologists-have-uncovered-a-new-uncanny-phenomenon-called-the-clone-devaluation-effect-61846 Written & Performed by Wi-Moto Nyoka Produced by Dusky Projects Music by Dusky Diana Feature song “A Kind of Interlude” by Dusky Diana...

Jan 31, 20257 minSeason 4Ep. 6

SZN 4, EP 3: Windows '24

A teacher tries to navigate going to the bathroom. Inspired by the article: https://www.pennlive.com/news/2024/10/central-pa-school-district-installs-surveillance-windows-in-gender-inclusive-bathrooms.html?outputType=amp Written & Performed by Wi-Moto Nyoka Produced by Dusky Projects Music by Dusky Diana Featured Song ‘Fake Bech” by Ikwe...

Jan 24, 20256 minSeason 4Ep. 1

SZN 4, EP 2: If These Trees Could Talk

Eco-terrorists risk their lives to set a forest free. Inspired by the article: https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-studying-earths-trees-issue-a-stark-warning-to-humanity Written & Performed by Wi-Moto Nyoka Produced by Dusky Projects Music by Dusky Diana With additional scoring by Burgh Records...

Jan 17, 202511 minSeason 4Ep. 4

SZN 4, EP 1: Single Life

A woman tries to have a good date. Inspired by the article: https://www.science.org/content/article/cocaine-sharks-found-waters-brazil Written & Performed by Wi-Moto Nyoka Produced by Dusky Projects Music by Dusky Diana Featured song “Messin’ Around” by Ikwe Additional song “Dark Tension” by Mattia Cupelli...

Jan 10, 20256 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Happy Halloween!

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...

Oct 31, 20231 hr

Season 3 Final Friday!

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

May 29, 202356 min

Flash Fiction Frenzy: Future Ancestors

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

May 19, 202347 min

Flash Fiction Frenzy: After Disaster

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

May 12, 202347 min

Flash Fiction Frenzy: Land and Place

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

May 05, 202359 min

Flash Fiction Friday: Tracy Cross

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

Apr 28, 202358 min

Feature Friday: Akhim Alexis

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

Apr 21, 202333 min

S3 EP7: The Lexicographer and One Tree Island part 2

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.

Apr 14, 202322 min

S3 EP7: The Lexicographer and One Tree Island part 1

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.

Apr 07, 202326 min

Flash Fiction Friday pt 2: Surprise guest!

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 

Mar 24, 202318 min

Flash Fiction Friday pt 1: Richard Larson

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 

Mar 17, 202331 min

Feature Friday: Ebele Mogo

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 

Mar 10, 202357 min

S3 EP6: Omaliyi

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. 

Mar 03, 202334 min

Flash Fiction Friday: Ep 5

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 ...

Feb 17, 202348 min

Feature Friday: Nadine Tomlinson

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 

Feb 09, 202348 min

S3 EP5: The Metamorphosis of Marie Martin

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.

Feb 02, 202340 min

Final Friday : Amin Chehelnabi

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

Dec 23, 202248 min

Flash Fiction Friday: Ep 4

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 ...

Dec 15, 202249 min

S3 EP4: Wandjina (part 2)

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...

Dec 08, 202222 min

S3 EP4: Wandjina (part 1)

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...

Dec 01, 202234 min
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