Best Black Women Are Scary Podcasts (2024)

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Couples Transitioning from Monogamy to Polyamory - with Adrian Martin 47:33

1d ago47:33

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For many people, polyamory offers a host of benefits, like sexual and emotional freedom, deep connections with multiple people, and an abundance of love. However, it’s not without challenges, like balancing time between partners and managing jealousy and expectations. The transition from monogamy to polyamory can be rocky for people new to an idea …

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Negotiation and Boundaries in BDSM and Porn - with Hazel Havoc 47:06

8d ago47:06

47:06

When filming porn or exploring kink, like impact play, bondage, or humiliation, consent becomes more complex and nuanced than off-camera or vanilla sex. Hazel Havoc, a long-time pro-domme, pornstar and personal life kinkster, explains methods to ensure that all participants are experiencing BDSM and porn in a way that is positive and desirable. Haz…

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Eroticizing Trauma, Fear and Jealousy 24:08

15d ago24:08

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Please note that this episode includes discussion of rape and sexual assault. Everyone processes relationship jealousy and traumatic experiences, like sexual assault, differently. Some people find that avoiding situations that cause jealousy and avoiding situations that remind them of their past experiences of assault help them remain emotionally h…

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Pursuing Loving Relationships with Slutty Women - with Orion Pax 47:20

22d ago47:20

47:20

Society’s dominant cultural narratives suggest that most couples would prefer the security of monogamous marriage. However, the explosive popularity of hotwife and swinger porn genres makes it clear that many couples, even straight married couples, have an interest in exploring more slutty, open relationship styles. Orion Pax takes us on his journe…

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Surviving Conservative Rural America as a Closeted Queer Teenager - with T.Max 37:45

29d ago37:45

37:45

Coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer was a lot harder several decades ago. Many people coped with the fear of unsafety by staying in the closet, resulting in the less often discussed experience of coming out in middle age or later in life. While there’s more acceptance and support of queer lives today that makes it a little ea…

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10 Wicked Hot Ways to Wait Out an STI 29:20

1M ago29:20

29:20

It’s super important to discuss regular testing and easy access to treatment for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), but conversation about STIs usually stops there. Common medical advice usually directs you to abstain from sex for the treatment period. What they should really be saying is abstaining from genital-to-genital and genital-to-mouth…

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The Underground World of Anonymous Gay Sex - with Orion Pax 35:54

1M ago35:54

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Self-reported studies suggest that less than 5% of men identify as either gay or bisexual. However, these studies depend on men openly communicating about their homosexual desires. Real-world experience indicates that there’s a much greater proportion of the male population interested in or actively engaged in sucking or fucking other men, despite …

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Doing Porn with your Romantic Partner - with Hazel Havoc and her Husband 33:55

2M ago33:55

33:55

It’s a common misconception that starting porn - whether that’s performing in professional shoots or producing your own content - is a death toll for romantic relationships or future dating prospects. Like any new relationship experience, stepping into porn can require some emotional work and communication, but it can also be a great source of inti…

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Queer Inclusion in Sex-Positive Community - with Adrian Martin 44:14

2M ago44:14

44:14

Beautiful social movements have seen the growth of positive social spaces for both queer and swinger or polyamorous communities. While many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer spaces are sexually open, not all sex-positive swinger or polyamorous spaces feel safe and welcoming to queer participants. In this episode, Adrian Martin, a long-t…

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Undoing the Shame Attached to Masturbation - with Orion Pax 34:04

2M ago34:04

34:04

Everybody’s doing it, almost nobody’s talking about it, and when it is discussed, it’s rarely in a positive light. Yet, science confirms what common sense suggests: masturbation is beneficial for physical and emotional health, as well as sex and intimacy with others. Unfortunately, the shame and silence surrounding masturbation can turn this health…

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Light Me Up - Energy and Impact Play - with Hazel Havoc 31:19

2M ago31:19

31:19

Impact play is a sexual kink that involves hitting someone with hands or instruments like flogs, whips, or paddles to cause consensual pain or sensation. Although this is a well-known form of BDSM, representations of this kink often leave out the complex energy exchange that takes place between participants and the mental and emotional health benef…

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Walking Through Fear and Shame to Share Your Truth 17:57

3M ago17:57

17:57

You can fit in the box society gives us, conforming to expectations about how we should love, have sex, raise families, work, dress, and behave. Or, if you dare to step outside the box, and you continue accepting yourself when other people tell you to get back in the box, you might find that there’s so much more room to play, room for freedom, expl…

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Trailer 4:14

4M ago4:14

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Life presents enough challenges, from inevitable death and illness to man-made strife like poverty, inequality, and war. In the face of human suffering, sexuality is an incredible outlet for joy, healing, pleasure and connection. Yet, social norms make accessing this simple joy harder than it needs to be. In this podcast, we unpack junk narratives …

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Happy Halloween! 1:00:27

8M ago1:00:27

1:00:27

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. S…

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S8E8: This is Goodbye (ish) & Thank You! 28:48

8M ago28:48

28:48

8 seasons, 51 raw, awkward & brave conversations later, we've arrived at our finale. This is definitely not the end of us using our voices to speak up against injustice & work for radical change, just the end of our podcast. We are so grateful for all of you being with us in this work; listening, learning and acting. Be brave & keep it up ya’ll. Li…

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S8E7: Healing Generational Trauma & Breaking from "Stable Misery" with Dr. Lynyetta Willis 57:48

8M ago57:48

57:48

“Neither you nor your family are broken, you just have habits that need to be.” Today we are joined by Dr. Lynyetta Willis; psychologist, family empowerment coach, speaker, and award-winning author, who helps frustrated families break free from Stable Misery® and unhelpful parenting and partnership patterns. We’re asking; what are the unhelpful sto…

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S8E6: Book Bans in Schools: The What and The Why 45:24

8M ago45:24

45:24

Book bans are increasing at a rapid pace in school districts around the United States. What’s really going on here? Today we are unpacking the motivations for book banning, which books are being banned, and what this means for our communities moving forward. We dive into the challenges of navigating content ‘appropriateness’ as a parent, and the ro…

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S8E5: Building Trust in Organizations 42:00

9M ago42:00

42:00

“Fear and trust are the core challenges of our time” - Sage It’s time we talked about trust. Today we explore why Erica & I first decided to trust each other, and how these same principles can be applied to building trust in organisations. This is such an important topic, when we don’t feel safe it’s extremely hard to move forward and create meanin…

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S8E4: Systematic Racism 32:06

9M ago32:06

32:06

“You cannot heal what you have not diagnosed. You cannot repair what you do not see.” - Isabel Wilkerson Today we’re bringing it back to basics. What do we mean when we refer to “systematic racism”, and how is this different than racism on the individual level? Join us today as we unpack the realities of ‘racism by design’, and what are we really g…

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S8E3: Using Somatics to Reclaim Our Agency. With Maria-Victoria Albina. 50:52

9M ago50:52

50:52

Today we are joined by the outstanding María-Victoria Albina; Master Certified Somatic Life Coach, UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner and Breathwork Meditation Guide. In this lively conversation, we dive into the nature of the oppressive systems we live in, how they require us to disconnect us from our bodies and why it is such a radical act to…

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S8E2: Hope Against All Odds 33:07

9M ago33:07

33:07

Are you finding it hard to stay optimistic lately? Our positivity has been having a beatdown too. In this episode, Sage reaches out to Erica for support and guidance through a difficult time, and we discuss strategies for restoring a sense of hope and agency amidst times that can feel quite disempowering. Listen to hear us talk about What does it t…

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S8E1: Black Hair and Black History Month 28:24

10M ago28:24

28:24

Welcome back to Race, Culture & Beyond. Get ready for a whole new season of awkward, fun and courageous conversations. Today we’re sharing what we’ve been noticing and thinking about in our break from the show, and setting the scene for some of the incredible guests we’ll have on the show this season. Listen to hear us talk about Hair and race Bein…

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Season 3 Final Friday! 56:23

1y ago56:23

56:23

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

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Flash Fiction Frenzy: Future Ancestors 47:08

1y ago47:08

47:08

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 EducationAdditional music by Private Hell Productions & Mattia Cupelli…

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Flash Fiction Frenzy: After Disaster 47:14

1y ago47:14

47:14

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 w…

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Flash Fiction Frenzy: Land and Place 58:52

1y ago58:52

58:52

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 Pro…

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Flash Fiction Friday: Tracy Cross 58:29

1y ago58:29

58:29

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 Pro…

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Feature Friday: Akhim Alexis 33:20

1y ago33:20

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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

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S3 EP7: The Lexicographer and One Tree Island part 2 22:11

1y ago22:11

22:11

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 T…

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S3 EP7: The Lexicographer and One Tree Island part 1 26:13

1y ago26:13

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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 T…

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Men lie more than women, but a women's lies are more deadly and severe 9:09

1y ago9:09

9:09

Men lie more than women, but a women's lies are more deadly and severe.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-cohens/support

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Flash Fiction Friday pt 2: Surprise guest! 17:32

1y ago17:32

17:32

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

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Flash Fiction Friday pt 1: Richard Larson 31:10

1+ y ago31:10

31:10

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

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Feature Friday: Ebele Mogo 57:20

1+ y ago57:20

57:20

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

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Why U.S. companies should pay their employees a living wage 4:54

1+ y ago4:54

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Why U.S. companies should pay their employees a living wage.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-cohens/support

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S3 EP6: Omaliyi 34:12

1+ y ago34:12

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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…

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Flash Fiction Friday: Ep 5 48:22

1+ y ago48:22

48:22

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 …

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Feature Friday: Nadine Tomlinson 47:38

1+ y ago47:38

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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…

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S3 EP5: The Metamorphosis of Marie Martin 40:03

1+ y ago40:03

40:03

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 Gir…

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Final Friday : Amin Chehelnabi 47:47

1+ y ago47:47

47:47

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

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Flash Fiction Friday: Ep 4 48:55

1+ y ago48:55

48:55

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

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Are off duty cops legally or morally obligated to stop a crime in progress that they witness. 10:25

1+ y ago10:25

10:25

Are off duty cops legally or morally obligated to stop a crime that they witness.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-cohens/support

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S3 EP4: Wandjina (part 2) 21:55

1+ y ago21:55

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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 Produce…

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S3 EP4: Wandjina (part 1) 33:45

1+ y ago33:45

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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 Produce…

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Final Friday: Taiyo Fujii 30:42

1+ y ago30:42

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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

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Flash Fiction Friday: Ep 3 59:11

1+ y ago59:11

59:11

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

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The 3 main problems with American voters. One issue voter, uninformed and uneducated voter 10:18

1+ y ago10:18

10:18

The 3 main problems with American voters are the one issue voter, the uninformed and uneducated voter and the stupid voter--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-cohens/support

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S3 EP3: Becoming Martians 20:46

1+ y ago20:46

20:46

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…

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Final Friday: Wi-Moto Nyoka w/ guest hosts Nightmare on Fierce Street 49:18

1+ y ago49:18

49:18

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

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Top Ten Tuesday my 10 favorite songs with a evil, scary, or supernatural theme to it. 15:32

1+ y ago15:32

15:32

Top Ten Tuesday my 10 favorite songs with a evil, scary, or supernatural theme to it.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-cohens/support

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