TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Audio Comedy

TwentyOne21 Podcast

Black pop culture and unspoken rules? Original music across a variety of genres? And episodic adventures? Executive Produced by Courtney Marie Simpson and Donnell 'D Weezy' Robinson, TWENTYONE 21 is a sci-fi comedy narrative fiction podcast that follows Cici and Funks: two friends, co-workers, and roommates who share the same birthday and believe that they'll unlock mystical, melanated powers on 12/21 (or at least that's what Cici read on "Black Twitter"). Audio editing by Keith Davenport of Studio Next Door. Connect on social media @TwentyOne21Podcast!

  1. S2E6 Part 2: Attack on ORGEN

    10 SEPT

    S2E6 Part 2: Attack on ORGEN

    Episode 6 Part 2: Attack on ORGEN Finally on Orgen, the Complex Crew must do battle with Queen Columbus and her army in hopes of saving Fabian and the Orgenites. Will they be successful, or will Queen Columbus finally figure out the secret that has been plaguing her for ages? Warning: This episode contains graphic language. ~~~~~~  TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Comedy Season 2 Episode 6 Part 2: Attack on ORGEN Written by Donnell ‘D Weezy’ Robinson Executive Producers: Courtney Marie Simpson, Donnell 'D Weezy' Robinson Associate Producer: Felicia Thompson Producer: Chris Sakyi Join the conversation on Instagram! @TwentyOne21Podcast ~~~~~~ This episode is presented by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you ready to be OUTSIDE?! WORLWIDE?!  Ready to take your education beyond the classroom? ADA Global Studies offers culturally immersive study abroad programs across 10+ global destinations, rooted in the African Diaspora. Explore the world, connect with your roots, and earn credit while you do it.  Visit www.adaglobalstudies.org and use code GLOBEFAM for a special offer just for our podcast listeners. Let’s go outside—worldwide. ~~~~~~  “TwentyOne 21 Theme Song” - performed by Donnell ‘D Weezy’ Robinson “Threw Me in the Fire” - performed by BNikki “Call U Back” - performed by JAYE ~~~~~~  Cast: Courtney Marie Simpson - Cici, Compassion, Beta 2.0 Tola Lawal - Funks, Faith Nichole Chimere - Queen Columbus Dayana Byrnes - Ms. Cassandra, Jerk Chicken 1 Rasheed Oridedi - Quintavius, Jerk Chicken 2, Funk Daddy Donnell Robinson - Judge, Baby Zim, Adult Zim, Narrator Chris Sakyi - Fabian Christian Tait- Bradley, Raphael Tyra Joy Smith - Mina  Chanda Mapp - Mommy Bee ~~~~~~  Production Assistance provided by Jasmine Whittington, Justin Ferguson, Moriah Ray, and Cai Diggs Sound editing provided by Keith Davenport of Studio Next Door, with effects sourced from Zapsplat and Pixabay

    25 min
  2. S2E6 Part 1: A Dash of Danger

    10 SEPT

    S2E6 Part 1: A Dash of Danger

    Episode 6 Part 1: A Dash of Danger In the Season 2 Finale Part 1, Cici and Funks discover one of their favorite coworkers has been kidnapped by an evil galactic conqueror. The Complex Crew is forced to make a decision that may put their lives in danger.  Warning: This episode contains graphic language. ~~~~~~  TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Comedy Season 2 Episode 6 Part 1: A Dash of Danger Written by Donnell ‘D Weezy’ Robinson Executive Producers: Courtney Marie Simpson, Donnell 'D Weezy' Robinson Associate Producer: Felicia Thompson Producer: Chris Sakyi Join the conversation on Instagram! @TwentyOne21Podcast ~~~~~~ This episode is presented by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you ready to be OUTSIDE?! WORLWIDE?!  Ready to take your education beyond the classroom? ADA Global Studies offers culturally immersive study abroad programs across 10+ global destinations, rooted in the African Diaspora. Explore the world, connect with your roots, and earn credit while you do it.  Visit www.adaglobalstudies.org and use code GLOBEFAM for a special offer just for our podcast listeners. Let’s go outside—worldwide. ~~~~~~  “TwentyOne 21 Theme Song” - performed by Donnell ‘D Weezy’ Robinson “Away” - performed by JAYE “Not Like Them” - performed by Montray Jones and Courtney Marie Simpson. Written by Donnell ‘D Weezy’ Robinson ~~~~~~  Cast: Courtney Marie Simpson - Cici Tola Lawal - Funks, Faith Nichole Chimere - Queen Columbus Dayana Byrnes - Ms. Cassandra Rasheed Oridedi - Quintavius, Snowball Chris Sakyi - Fabian, MC Hendawg Christian Tait- Bradley Tyra Joy Smith - Mina Donnell Robinson - Judge Montray Jones - Jerome  Chinemerem Akujobi - Beta 1.0 J'Shon Twine - Big Cuz, Aux Rapper, YN Video Gamer ~~~~~~  Production Assistance provided by Jasmine Whittington, Justin Ferguson, Moriah Ray, and Cai Diggs Sound editing provided by Keith Davenport of Studio Next Door, with effects sourced from Zapsplat and Pixabay

    21 min
  3. S2E5: Read Me For Filth

    20 AUG

    S2E5: Read Me For Filth

    Cici and Funks’s book-ish daydreams collide with reality when a heated debate in the office spirals out of control. A few tequila shots bring their fantasies to life. Now the girls must ask- when dreamboats turn into disasters, who’s really getting read for filth? Warning: This episode contains graphic language. ~~~~~~  TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Comedy Season 2 Episode 5: Read Me For Filth Written by Courtney Marie Simpson Executive Producers: Courtney Marie Simpson, Donnell 'D Weezy' Robinson Associate Producer: Felicia Thompson Producer: Chris Sakyi Join the conversation on Instagram! @TwentyOne21Podcast ~~~~~~ This episode is presented by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you ready to be OUTSIDE?! WORLWIDE?!  Ready to take your education beyond the classroom? ADA Global Studies offers culturally immersive study abroad programs across 10+ global destinations, rooted in the African Diaspora. Explore the world, connect with your roots, and earn credit while you do it.  Visit www.adaglobalstudies.org and use code GLOBEFAM for a special offer just for our podcast listeners. Let’s go outside—worldwide. ~~~~~~  “TwentyOne 21 Theme Song” - performed by Donnell ‘D Weezy’ Robinson “Eye Contact” - performed by AYYTONE “Men Don’t Cheat” - performed by Wallz “Come Tell Me” - performed by Chris Sakyi and Christian Tait. Written by Courtney Marie Simpson ~~~~~~  Cast: Courtney Marie Simpson - Cici, Ms. Freakum Tola Lawal - Funks, Ms. Smexy, Nadine Dayana Byrnes - Ms. Cassandra, Audiobook, Lead FMC, Tenant 1 Chris Sakyi - Fabian, Fabian 2.0, Reign Christian Tait- Bradley, Bradley 2.0 Tyra Joy Smith - Mina  J'Shon Twine - Ferdinand Montray Jones- Supply Manager ~~~~~~  Production Assistance provided by Jasmine Whittington, Justin Ferguson, Moriah Ray, and Cai Diggs Sound editing provided by Keith Davenport of Studio Next Door, with effects sourced from Zapsplat and Pixabay

    25 min
  4. S2E4: Ain't N.O. Way

    20 AUG

    S2E4: Ain't N.O. Way

    Cici and Funks run into a sworn nemesis while on a trip to NOLA. Now a trio, here's hoping they keep their beads and their sanity while turnt on Bourbon Street! Warning: This episode contains graphic language. ~~~~~~  TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Comedy Season 2 Episode 4: Ain’t N.O. Way Written by Courtney Marie Simpson Executive Producers: Courtney Marie Simpson, Donnell 'D Weezy' Robinson Associate Producer: Felicia Thompson Producer: Chris Sakyi Join the conversation on Instagram! @TwentyOne21Podcast ~~~~~~ This episode is presented by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dating on the Move: Hey, hey, hey....Need help starting or maintaining a relationship with experts in the field, come join us & participate in some dope conversations at a fun & exciting venue on 4th Fridays. We'd love to hear from you. Follow us on IG @datingonthemove for details. ~~~~~~  “TwentyOne 21 Theme Song” - performed by Donnell ‘D Weezy’ Robinson “Vegas” - performed by Sofa City “NO Misfortune” - performed by Chinemerem Akujobi, Courtney Marie Simpson, Tola Lawal, and Tyra Joy Smith. Written by Courtney Marie Simpson ~~~~~~  Cast: Courtney Marie Simpson - Cici Tola Lawal - Funks Dayana Byrnes - Ms. Cassandra Chris Sakyi - Fabian, Concierge Christian Tait - Bradley Donnell Robinson - Claudius, Flight Attendant Nichole Chimere- Adella J'Shon Twine - Ferdinand Tyra Joy Smith - Mina  Rasheed Oridedi - Flyer Guy Montray Jones - Random Street Guy Chinemerem Akujobi - Madame Delphine ~~~~~~  Production Assistance provided by Jasmine Whittington, Justin Ferguson, Moriah Ray, and Cai Diggs Sound editing provided by Keith Davenport of Studio Next Door, with effects sourced from Zapsplat and Pixabay

    25 min
  5. S2E3: Hell Hath No Flurry

    12 AUG

    S2E3: Hell Hath No Flurry

    Mother’s from the East, Father’s from the West- unexpected rivalry puts Cici and Funks to the test! When Mommy and Funk Daddy arrive, their feuds escalate to global proportions and as temperatures rise will the girls be able to cool things down or will everyone be left out in the cold? Warning: This episode contains graphic language. ~~~~~~  TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Comedy Season 2 Episode 3: Hell Hath No Flurry Written by Courtney Marie Simpson Executive Producers: Courtney Marie Simpson, Donnell 'D Weezy' Robinson Associate Producer: Felicia Thompson Producer: Chris Sakyi Join the conversation on Instagram! @TwentyOne21Podcast ~~~~~~ This episode is presented by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dating on the Move: Hey, hey, hey....Need help starting or maintaining a relationship with experts in the field, come join us & participate in some dope conversations at a fun & exciting venue on 4th Fridays. We'd love to hear from you. Follow us on IG @datingonthemove for details. ~~~~~~  “TwentyOne 21 Theme Song” - performed by Donnell ‘D Weezy’ Robinson “All My Life” - performed by Fortune Gon’ Be Alright - performed and written by Donnell ‘D Weezy’ Robinson ~~~~~~  Cast: Courtney Marie Simpson - Cici Tola Lawal - Funks Rasheed Oridedi - Funk Daddy Mommy Bee - Chanda Mapp Dayana Byrnes - Ms. Cassandra Chris Sakyi - Fabian Donnell Robinson - Radio Host Tyra Joy Smith - Mina  Montray Jones - Random Street Guy Chinemerem Akujobi - Diana J'Shon Twine - My Lord ~~~~~~  Production Assistance provided by Jasmine Whittington, Justin Ferguson, Moriah Ray, and Cai Diggs Sound editing provided by Keith Davenport of Studio Next Door, with effects sourced from Zapsplat and Pixabay

    23 min

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Black pop culture and unspoken rules? Original music across a variety of genres? And episodic adventures? Executive Produced by Courtney Marie Simpson and Donnell 'D Weezy' Robinson, TWENTYONE 21 is a sci-fi comedy narrative fiction podcast that follows Cici and Funks: two friends, co-workers, and roommates who share the same birthday and believe that they'll unlock mystical, melanated powers on 12/21 (or at least that's what Cici read on "Black Twitter"). Audio editing by Keith Davenport of Studio Next Door. Connect on social media @TwentyOne21Podcast!