12 episodes

OBSIDIAN is a speculative fiction podcast based in Afrofuturism. Driven by a deep, untapped interest in science fiction, we desire to take hold of the narratives nearest to us. By Adetola Abdulkadir and Safiyah Cheatam

OBSIDIAN Realm

    • Fiction
    • 4.3 • 59 Ratings

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OBSIDIAN is a speculative fiction podcast based in Afrofuturism. Driven by a deep, untapped interest in science fiction, we desire to take hold of the narratives nearest to us. By Adetola Abdulkadir and Safiyah Cheatam

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    DNA Data Storage: The Rescue

    DNA Data Storage: The Rescue

    The long journey comes to an end...Tariq finds himself in a bind and there appears to be no way out. Check out the thrilling conclusion to the DNA Data Storage phase!


    Written and produced by Safiyah Cheatam and Adetola Abdulkadir with Jason James (aka Chocolate County) as the Sound Designer. This episode was narrated by Angum Check as Alicia, Aziz Sanusi as Adam, Jamar Jennings as Vaughn, Tracey Turner as Victor, Travis Case as Tariq, and Adeola Abdulkadir as the Newscaster. Our theme song was created by YANJU.

    This project is supported by a 2019 Rubys Artist Grant, which is a program of the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation @ https://www.rwdfoundation.org
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    • 16 min
    DNA Data Storage: The Chase

    DNA Data Storage: The Chase

    The search for Tariq continues on the road. But for how long can Alicia and Adam put up with each other on the way?

    Written and produced by Adetola Abdulkadir and Safiyah Cheatam with Jason James (aka Chocolate County) as the Sound Designer. This episode was narrated by Angum Check as Alicia, Aziz Sanusi as Adam, Jamar Jennings as Vaughn, Tracey Turner as Victor, Travis Case as Tariq, Adetola Abdulkadir as the Automated Concierge and Driver, Ademola Abdulkadir as the Agent, and Adeola Abdulkadir as the Newscaster. Our theme song was created by YANJU.

    This episode’s music included “Picture Perfect” by Yung Kartz.

    This project is supported by a 2019 Rubys Artist Grant, which is a program of the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation @ https://www.rwdfoundation.org
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    • 20 min
    DNA Data Storage: The Kidnapping

    DNA Data Storage: The Kidnapping

    A brother calls on the assistance of a Private Investigator to find his missing sibling, a DNA data mule.

    Written and produced by Safiyah Cheatam and Adetola Abdulkadir with Jason James as the Sound Designer. This episode was narrated by Angum Check as Alicia, Aziz Sanusi as Adam Williams, Aliyah Khalifa as Tiffany, Precious Abujana as the Neighbor, and Jamar Jennings as Vaughn. Our theme song was created by YANJU.

    This episode’s music included “Picture Perfect” by Yung Kartz and “Wonton Soup” by Audiobinger

    This project is supported by a 2019 Rubys Artist Grant, which is a program of the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation @ https://www.rwdfoundation.org
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    • 21 min
    Episode 4 Recap

    Episode 4 Recap

    Previously on OBSIDIAN....
    Episode 5 is coming out this Monday, April 5th!
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    • 3 min
    Kilamanjaro Collection: "They Ate the Sun" by Kosi Dunn

    Kilamanjaro Collection: "They Ate the Sun" by Kosi Dunn

    Killamanjaro Collection Story: "They Ate the Sun". Written and narrated by Kosi Dunn. “When the Brighteaters came and took away our lights, we ran inward and cried and wondered why.”

    Follow Kosi on instagram and twitter @notkosi. Our theme song was created by NABURU.

    This episode’s sounds included the following: “Clocks” by Veaceslav Draganov (AudioJungle), “Waves of Indigo” by Daniel Birch (Free Music Archive), and “Footsteps sound effect walking in hallway on concrete floor” by Calming Sounds (Youtube).

    This project is supported by a 2019 Rubys Artist Grant, which is a program of the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation @ https://www.rwdfoundation.org
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    • 12 min
    Kilamanjaro Collection: "Bodies of Matter" by M.C. Tapera

    Kilamanjaro Collection: "Bodies of Matter" by M.C. Tapera

    Killamanjaro Collection Story: "Bodies of Matter". Written and narrated by M.C. Tapera. Finding herself in amidst a crisis, Zora strives for something that causes her to look upwards, towards the stars.

    Follow Marisha on instagram @mcrituli. Our theme song was created by YANJU.

    This project is supported by a 2019 Rubys Artist Grant, which is a program of the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation @ https://www.rwdfoundation.org

    This episode’s sounds included the following: “Ambience, Night Wildlife, A.wav” by InspectorJ, “Wooden Door.wav” by vero.marengere, “Walking” by 13GPanska_Taborsky_Radovan, “SFX 2_02.wav” by Grim13, “slow deep breath and sharp intake of breath (breathing).wav” by Tac_333, “Fluffing A Blanket”by HeyHeyHHere, “ Typing message on a mobile phone” by zachrau, “Lying on bed” by avakas, “Bed creak.wav” by MootMcnoodles, “sleeping on couch.wav” by bwav, “Water + ice cube 2” by giddster, “double_cough_01.wav” by joedeshon, “Pouring water into glass” by FillSoko, and “ Cough.wav” by Harris85. All on Freesound.org
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    • 11 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
59 Ratings

59 Ratings

mogli3 ,

Ignore the bad reviews

They’re all from people who think that telling black stories is “reverse racist”

What a joke

Anoй ,

Fantastic

Love the diversity of genres and that the themes aren’t too bleak. Can’t wait for more!

AP iPhone ,

Hyper focused on inputting racial issues.

Huge fan of network. Tried to give this show a fair shake. It’s a bit difficult to listen to the divide among characters strictly based on race, directly from the beginning. I proceeded through that, and then the political ads started. I’ll remain a fan of network; however this show just isn’t for me.

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