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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

Episodes

Final Friday: Taiyo Fujii

Tune in for our (early) Final Friday episode with featured author Taiyo Fujii as we speak about family, climate crisis, and why he writes sci-fi. We are honored to have "Becoming Martians" making its U.S. premiere on our podcast.  Music by Community Education

Nov 17, 202231 min

Flash Fiction Friday: Ep 3

Join us as we talk about space colonization, Octavia Butler, and what our lives on Mars would be like with Tira Adams, Mistress of the Imaginarium . Featuring flash fiction by Lii Xu . Music by Community Education SFX contributions by Private Hell Productions  Space Sounds by NASA...

Nov 10, 202259 min

S3 EP3: Becoming Martians

When the human colony Mars reaches a point of no return, a father must reveal a life changing secret to his son that will transform their family for generations to come. Written by Taiyo Fujii  Translated by by Toshiya Kamei  Performed by Kilusan Bautista Sound design by Gabe Castro Black Women Are Scary is now also airing Fridays @ 10pm on WPEB 88.1 FM Special thanks to: Scribe Video Center, WPEB, Support Our Creatives, Bitches on Comics, The Last Girls Club Magazine, Kathryn Hoist, a...

Nov 03, 202221 min

Flash Fiction Friday: Ep 2

Join us as we talk survival, creature features, and what's it like to be the last woman standing with sci-fi and horror film director Eunice Levis .  Music by Community Education & " Dark Tension Rising " by Mattia Cupelli SFX contributions by Private Hell Productions ...

Oct 20, 202254 min

S3 EP2: The Mountain

Diamond can't seem to die. No matter how hard she tries her dead best friend, Aida, won't let her rest until she destroys the monster that ruined their lives. But Diamond is no hero, just a survivor who wants nothing more than to pay her debt to the dead. No matter what it costs her. Written by Wi-Moto Nyoka Performed by Makeba Dixon-Hill Sound design by Gabe Castro Black Women Are Scary is now also airing Fridays @ 10pm on WPEB 88.1 FM Special thanks to: Scribe Video Center, WPEB, Support Our C...

Oct 06, 202250 min

Final Friday: Shweta Taneja

Join us as we speak with our featured author Shweta Taneja about Indian traditional storytelling, women in sci-fi, and why dolphins.  Music by Community Education

Sep 29, 20221 hr 1 min

Flash Fiction Friday: Ep 1

Join us for our first Flash Fiction episode of season 3 as we speak to Lakase Cousino, founder and editor of The Seelie Crow Magazine , about writing magic to find courage in real life situations, Indian storytelling festivals, and why dolphins.  Music by Community Education SFX contributions by Private Hell Productions 

Sep 16, 20221 hr 5 min

S3 EP1: The Songs Humanity Lost To Dolphins

In a near future where all the toddlers are called by the ocean, mothers all over the globe must come together to understand what’s happening to their children or risk losing them forever. Written by Shweta Taneja Performed by Joylyn Miller Additional voices by Gabe Castro and Wi-Moto Nyoka Sound design by Gabe Castro Black Women Are Scary is now also airing Fridays @ 10pm on WPEB 88.1 FM Special thanks to: Scribe Video Center, WPEB, Support Our Creatives, Bitches on Comics, The Last Girls Club ...

Sep 02, 202227 min

Season 2 Wrap Up!

Thank you for tuning in to Black Women Are Scary. Take a listen to what's on tap for the fall and please consider making a tax deductible contribution here. Your support will go towards production costs for season 3 where we will continue to celebrate BIPOC authors in the genre. See you in the fall!

May 26, 20222 min

Final Friday: Kim M. Munsamy

Join us for our Final Friday of season 2, as we discuss immigration, studying psychology while writing horror, and why we love monstrous women with our featured author Kim M. Munsamy. Music by Community Education 

May 19, 202236 min

Flash Fiction Friday Ep 8

Join us as we discuss late stage capitalism, supernatural pregnancies, and what makes a monstrous woman with special guest Sara Century, co-host of Bitches on Comics podcast. Featuring flash fiction written by myself and Sara, inspired by this month's story "Nature".  Music by Community Education SFX contributions by Private Hell Productions  and Burgh Records TW: episode contains discussions around unwanted pregnancy, adoption, and reproductive rights....

May 12, 20221 hr 1 min

S2E8: Nature

Rani’s pregnancy, though unwanted, seemed normal until a visit from a terrifying woman changed her future forever. Written by Kim M. Munsamy Performed by Alexa Gold Directed by Kennedy Allen Sound Design by Gabe Castro And your humble host, Wi-Moto Nyoka Project support by: The Velocity Fund administered by Philadelphia Contemporary with generous funding from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, and the Philadelphia Independent Media Fund administered by Scribe Video Center with funds...

May 05, 202227 min

Final Friday: Tracy Cross

Join us as we talk about growing up with ghosts, how to catch bad spirits, and Hoodoo with our featured author Tracy Cross. Music by Community Education

Apr 28, 202244 min

Flash Fiction Friday: Ep 7

Join us as we discuss what makes a good friend, the role of community in mental health, and magic black women with special guests Kat & Jazz of Girl, That's Scary , a horror & sci-fi podcast that covers sub-genres, series, movies franchises, and everything in between. Flash Fiction "Oh Baby" by Nadira X Rene   Music by Community Education SFX contributions by Private Hell Productions  TW: episode contains discussions around suicide, suicide prevention and healing....

Apr 07, 20221 hr 4 min

S2E7: One Drop

When Ava decides to embrace a family tradition to level up her love life, she ends up discovering just how terrifying getting what you want can be. Written by Tracy Cross Directed by Kennedy Allen Sound design by Gabe Castro And your humble host, Wi-Moto Nyoka Project support by: The Velocity Fund administered by Philadelphia Contemporary with generous funding from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, and the Philadelphia Independent Media Fund administered by Scribe Video Center with...

Mar 31, 202242 min

Final Friday: Alicia McCalla

For this month's Final Friday episode we interview our featured author Alicia McCalla. Join us as we talk about Gen X vs. Millennials, the joy in writing horror, and what's up with stalker romance. Music by Community Education

Mar 24, 20221 hr 3 min

Flash Fiction Friday: Ep 6

Join us as we talk about survival skills we learn from video games, our favorite bad horror movies, and what do you if you find out you're dating an alien with special guest Kathryn Hoist, horror movie reviewer and hair stylist extraordinaire. Featuring flash fiction by Kathryn and myself, inspired by this month's story "Superhero Baby Boy".  Music by Community Education SFX by Burgh Records...

Mar 10, 20221 hr

S2E6: Superhero Baby Boy

A story of gaming, resistance, and motherhood.  Written by Alicia McCalla Directed by Kennedy Allen Performed by Tiyana Smith Sound design by Gabe Castro And your humble host, Wi-Moto Nyoka Project support by: The Velocity Fund administered by Philadelphia Contemporary with generous funding from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, and the Philadelphia Independent Media Fund administered by Scribe Video Center with funds provided by the Independence Public Media Foundation and th...

Mar 03, 202217 min

Final Friday: Valjeanne Jeffers

For our first Final Friday episode we interview our featured author this month Valjeanne Jeffers. Join me and fellow misfit Gineiris Garcia, as we talk about Black folx in Speculative Fiction, the role of love in horror, and the cost of change.  Music by Community Education

Feb 24, 202239 min

Flash Fiction Friday: Ep 5

Join us as we talk about time traveling, what healing looks like, and when is black future month with special guest Monika Estrella Negra of Cinespeak & Audrey's Revenge Productions. Featuring flash fiction by Monika and yours truly, inspired by this month's episode "Outcasts".  Music by Community Education & Dusky Diana SFX contributions by Private Hell Productions ...

Feb 10, 20221 hr 14 min

S2E5: Outcasts

A Steamfunk story of liberation, magic, and love.  Written by Valjeanne Jeffers Performed by Tiyana Smith Directed by Kennedy Allen Sound design by Gabe Castro And your humble host, Wi-Moto Nyoka Project support by: The Velocity Fund administered by Philadelphia Contemporary with generous funding from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, and the Philadelphia Independent Media Fund administered by Scribe Video Center with funds provided by the Independence Public Media Foundation ...

Feb 03, 202240 min

Flash Fiction Friday: Ep 4

Join us was we talk about visiting haunted places, dark magic for good deeds, and dangerous mushrooms with special guest Abigail from the Lunatics Radio Hour podcast.  Flash fiction by Katherine Quevedo Music by Community Education & " Dark Tension Rising " by Mattia Cupelli SFX contributions by Private Hell Productions and Burgh Records...

Dec 09, 20211 hr 1 min

S2E4: The Witching Hour

Good witches are in unlikely places. Nommo Award Winner for Best Short Story Written by Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki Performed by Marguerite Nicholson-Schenk Directed by Kennedy Allen Sound design by Gabe Castro And your humble host, Wi-Moto Nyoka Project support provided by: The Awesome Foundation, The Velocity Fund administered by Philadelphia Contemporary with generous funding from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts...

Dec 03, 202129 min

Special Ep: Interview with Nuzo Onoh

Join me as I speak with our featured author of the month, Nuzo Onoh, and we talk about dying, how to keep the dead from rising, and global healing. TW: discussions regarding death, grief and Covid-19. Music by Community Education SFX contributions by Private Hell Productions ...

Nov 18, 202144 min

Flash Fiction Friday: Ep 3

Join us as we talk about monstrous women, how horror helps, and what justice could look like with Captain Nostalgia, host of the Victims and Villains podcast.  TW: episode contains discussions around sexual assault, suicide prevention and healing.  Flash fiction by Shirley Pesto Music by Community Education & Dark Tension Rising by Mattia Cupelli SFX contributions by Private Hell Productions and Free Sounds...

Nov 11, 202148 min

S2E3: Ogali

When the village gather to mourn Ogali and help her spirit pass into the spirit realm they have no idea that Ogali has other plans and won't be going anywhere.  TW: this episode contains subject matter involving sexual assault. Written by Nuzo Onoh Performed by Marguerite NIcholson-Schenk Directed by Kennedy Allen  Sound design by Gabe Castro And your humble host, Wi-Moto Nyoka Featured music ( Standard License ): Dreams Become Real by Kevin MacLeod Kalimba Relaxation Music by Kevin Ma...

Nov 04, 202147 min

Flash Fiction Friday: Ep 2

Join us as we talk about the art of pumpkin chunkin', horror for young adults, and spooky bathrooms with young adult horror author Ally Russell f rom the FlashFrights podcast.  Flash fiction by Kimberly M. Munsamy Music by Community Education SFX contributions by Private Hell Productions and Sound Effect...

Oct 08, 202147 min

S2E2: Best Friends

Growing up fae can be rough and Quiana knows this all too well. Even doing something as simple as giving your best friend their homework when they miss school can turn into a deadly adventure. Written & Directed by Kennedy Allen Performed by Kristina Hill Sound Design by Gabe Castro And your humble host, Wi-Moto Nyoka Project support provided by: The Awesome Foundation, The Velocity Fund administered by Philadelphia Contemporary with generous funding from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the V...

Oct 01, 202130 min

Flash Fiction Friday: Ep1

Join us as we talk horror, fast food, and what it's really like to be a librarian, with Candace and Ariel of Not Your Final Girl Podcast .  Flash fiction by your humble host Wi-Moto Nyoka SFX contributions by Private Hell Productions and Sound Effect...

Sep 09, 202156 min
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