Black Women Are Scary

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 the Creative Economy in Philadelphia. 

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 

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 

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.

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

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 

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.

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.

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

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

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, and The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy in Philadelphia.

Join Shirai and Trent of Nightmare on Fierce Street as they guest host our Final Friday episode. They talk about complicated black female protagonists, annoying family members, and how ghosts can be mean.  Music by Community Education

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 

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 Creatives, Bitches on Comics, The Last Girls Club Magazine, Kathryn Hoist, and The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy in Philadelphia.

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

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 

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 Magazine, Kathryn Hoist, and The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy in Philadelphia. 

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!

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 

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.

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 provided by the Independence Public Media Foundation and the Wyncote Foundation.

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

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.

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 funds provided by the Independence Public Media Foundation and the Wyncote Foundation.

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

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

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 the Wyncote Foundation.

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

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 

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 and the Wyncote Foundation.

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

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

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 

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

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 MacLeod Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeod Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod Blue Sizzle by Kevin MacLeod Echoes of Time by Kevin MacLeod Hush by Kevin MacLeod Asian Drums by Kevin MacLeod Featured Music (Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License): The Chamber Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Drums of the Deep Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) 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

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 from the FlashFrights podcast.  Flash fiction by Kimberly M. Munsamy Music by Community Education SFX contributions by Private Hell Productions and Sound Effect

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 Visual Arts

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

Season 2 premieres with a double feature with forests, frights, and fast food.  Written by Michele Tracey Berger Performed by Kristina Hill Directed by Kennedy Allen of Women At Warp Sound Design by Gabe Castro of The Ghouls Next Door Sound fx provided by "Female Horror Screams & Fear" by AmeAngelofSin 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

This month’s episode features work published in midnight & indigo as part of their Twenty-two Speculative Stories by Black Women Writers, edited by Ianna A. Small. Written by Lynn Brown Performed by your humble host, Wi-Moto Nyoka Sound Design by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions  And last but never least, our director and co-producer, the incredible Gineiris Garcia

This month’s episode features work published in midnight & indigo as part of their Twenty-two Speculative Stories by Black Women Writers, edited by Ianna A. Small. Content Warning: In this episode, topics of disease are discussed. It’s important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions include listening while you’re in a healthy headspace or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset.  Written by Tracy Cross Performed by Ebboney Wilson of 6 Feet Forever Sound Design by Gabe Castro of The Ghouls Next Door Director and co-producer is the incredible Gineiris Garcia And last but never least, your humble host, Wi-Moto Nyoka

This month’s episode features work published in midnight & indigo as part of their Twenty-two Speculative Stories by Black Women Writers, edited by Ianna A. Small. Content Warning: In this episode, instances of specific violence are discussed. It’s important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions include listening while you’re in a healthy headspace or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. By contacting the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673, you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to help. Written by Alifah Omar Performed by Alverneq Lindsay Sound Design by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Featuring Guitar Music by Tri-Tachyon - https://soundcloud.com/tri-tachyon/albums Director and co-producer is the incredible Gineiris Garcia And last but never least, your humble host, Wi-Moto Nyoka

This month’s episode features work from the vampire noire anthology, Slay, published by Mocha Memoirs Press.  Written by Lynette S. Hoag Performed by Kennedy Allen Sound Design by Bailey Trierweiler of Uptown Works NYC Director and co-producer is the incredible Gineiris Garcia And last but never least, your humble host, Wi-Moto Nyoka

This month’s episode features work from the vampire noir anthology, Slay published by Mocha Memoirs Press.  Written by Alicia McCalla Performed by Maribel Martinez Sound Design by Gabe Castro of The Ghouls Next Door Music featured includes Round Drums, Magic Forest and Rite of Passage by Kevin MacLeod. Director and co-producer is the incredible Gineiris Garcia And last but never least, your humble host, Wi-Moto Nyoka Special 20% code for any item in Alicia's Emporium created especially for Black Women Are Scary Listeners. If Listeners spend $100, they will receive free shipping, Alicia McCalla is so pleased and excited with the radio dramatic podcast of her short story, The Last Vampire Huntress, that she'll donate 10% of the Net Sales to BWAS.  Click here for your huntress/hunter supplies!  Discount code: bwas Coupon Expires on December 23, 2020

A scary story double feature in honor of Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos. Written by Shirley Pesto Performed by Xavier Rodney Sound Design by Twi McCallum Director and co-producer is the incredible Gineiris Garcia And last but never least, your humble host, Wi-Moto Nyoka

Loretta Ives is not a hero and would rather be sleeping. Unfortunately, she can’t seem to get a restful night due to her sleepwalking condition. Oh, and the monsters. Trigger Warning: In this episode, instances of sexual violence are discussed. It’s important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions include listening while you’re in a healthy headspace or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. By contacting the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673, you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to help. Written by Wi-Moto Nyoka Performed by Elinor T. Vanderburg Sound design by Nirana Singh Hosted, directed and co-produced by Gineiris Garcia

After ten years hunting those responsible for her daughter's disappearance, Paula's chance at revenge comes in the form of a possessed girl. For Paula, the devil is the truth and Hell is her shotgun. Written by Malissa White Performed by Cherrye J. Davis Sound design by Gabe Castro Director and co-producer is the incredible Gineiris Garcia And your humble host, Wi-Moto Nyoka

A woman cooks the most dangerous meal of her life for a world renowned chef; her sister. Written by Sheyenne Javonne Brown  Performed by Liz Morgan Sound design by Twi McCallum  Director and co-producer is the incredible Gineiris Garcia And your humble host, Wi-Moto Nyoka