Black Women Are Scary

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

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  

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

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

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

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

 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

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

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

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

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 B...

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

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

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.re...

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

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

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 

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 Econom...

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 Econom...

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 

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 

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 

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...

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 Priv...

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