Black Women Are Scary

Two Blerds steal science.Inspired by the article: https://www.sciencealert.com/cannabis-use-linked-to-epigenetic-changes-study-findsWritten & Performed by Wi-Moto NyokaProduced by Dusky ProjectsMusic 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 

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

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 

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 

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 NyokaProduced by Dusky ProjectsMusic by Dusky Diana