Harlem Queen
37 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 128 ratings"Harlem Queen" is a Black historical fiction audio drama based on the life and times of Black, woman, "gangster" Madame Stephanie St. Clair during the Harlem Renaissance (the story takes place around 1926-28). Madame St. Clair had a powerful impact on building the Harlem community underground and aboveground and defining the Harlem Renaissance. Our goal is for you to be entertained, educated, empowered and uplifted after hearing this amazing story! Written and independently produced by Yhane Washington Smith an A' Lelia Bundles Scholar at Columbia University. You can follow on Instagram: @Yhane.Writes.Audio, Twitter: @AudioHarlem, our web site: HarlemQueen.org. [email protected]. or our newsletter: https://harlemqueen.substack.com/
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Episodes
The Grio's Harlem and Moscow
April 02, 2024 16:15 - 1 hourWhile we are putting the finishing touches on Season 4 of "Harlem Queen" check out "Harlem and Moscow". I had the opportunity to speak with the writer of the series, Alle Mims. We had a lovely chat about the people of the Harlem Renaissance who traveled to Russia to make this ill-fated Russian propaganda film, the Russian creatives of this film as well as a little about researching and writing historical fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
More Episodes are on the Way!
March 04, 2024 03:53 - 3 minutesThank you for listening to Harlem Queen! We have more episodes in the works! Write to me! Instagram: Yhane.Writes.Audio Subscribe: https://harlemqueen.substack.com/ Listen to my other shows: 1972 and The Courtship of Mona Mae Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cthulu Podfriends!
September 17, 2022 17:12 - 49 minutesI like to listen to Cthulu Mysteries when I am in betweewn making my shows! Check out their latest episode Night at Howling House! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1972 - We Are the Revolutionaries
May 31, 2022 22:58 - 5 minutesIn 1972 we hear the powerful voices of Professor and activist Angela Davis and Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. We witness the series of events that put Davis on the F.B.I. most wanted list and we join Chisholm on her campaign trail for president of the United States. Starring: Ebonie Ellington as Shirley Chisholm Jac'leen Smith as Angela Davis Emilio Smith as Jonathan Jackson Sound Designer - Xperience J. Producer, Audio Engineer and Editor - T.H. Ponders Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
BONUS - NEW SHOW BY YHANE - 1972 - We Are the Revolutionaries
May 31, 2022 22:58 - 5 minutesTHANK YOU for listening! In 1972 we hear the powerful voices of Professor and activist Angela Davis and Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. We witness the series of events that put Davis on the F.B.I. most wanted list and we join Chisholm on her campaign trail for president of the United States. Starring: Ebonie Ellington as Shirley Chisholm Jac'leen Smith as Angela Davis Emilio Smith as Jonathan Jackson Sound Designer - Xperience J. Producer, Audio Engineer and Editor - T.H. Ponders Written, dir...
S3 EP3 - Revenge (Season Finale)
August 03, 2021 00:35 - 15 minutesTHANK YOU for listening! Gabrielle Adkins as Stephanie St. Clair, Ian Bell as Dutch Schultz, Journey Brown-Saintel as Ruby and Gwendolyn Bennett, Karen Chmielnicki, Denese Duran as Rita, Joshua Gold as Matteo, Driver and Gunman, Steven Hylton as Bunky and Langston Hughes, Peter Killy as Lucky Luciano, Jocelyn O'Toole as Ida, Luke Slattery as Manos, Nina Smith as Michele Mondesir, Michelle Washington Wilson as Evelyn Carson, Kara Young as Wilhemina. Sound Design by XPerience J. Written, produ...
S3 EP2 - Ready
July 20, 2021 00:22 - 19 minutesTHANK YOU for listening! Stephanie, Rita and Wilhemina join forces to take down Schultz and Luciano. Gabrielle Adkins as Stephanie St. Clair, Ian Bell as Dutch Schultz, Journey Brown-Saintel as Ruby and Gwendolyn Bennett, Karen Chmielnicki, Denese Duran as Rita, Joshua Gold as Matteo, Driver and Gunman, Steven Hylton as Bunky and Langston Hughes, Peter Killy as Lucky Luciano, Jocelyn O'Toole as Ida, Luke Slattery as Manos, Nina Smith as Michele Mondesir, Michelle Washington Wilson as Evelyn ...
S3 EP1 - Rapport
July 05, 2021 15:02 - 20 minutesTHANK YOU for listening! Michele decides to build a rapport with her estranged mother. Gabrielle Adkins as Stephanie St. Clair, Ian Bell as Dutch Schultz, Journey Brown-Saintel as Ruby and Gwendolyn Bennett, Karen Chmielnicki, Denese Duran as Rita, Joshua Gold as Matteo, Driver and Gunman, Steven Hylton as Bunky and Langston Hughes, Peter Killy as Lucky Luciano, Jocelyn O'Toole as Ida, Luke Slattery as Manos, Nina Smith as Michele Mondesir, Michelle Washington Wilson as Evelyn Carson, Kara Y...
Harlem Queen Season Three Sneak Listen
June 22, 2021 20:42 - 3 minutesTHANK YOU for listening! Here is a sneak listen of season three episode one of Harlem Queen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Elixir
June 21, 2021 20:33 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBWhile we are putting together season three of Harlem Queen, check out another show in the Fable and Folly Network titled Elixir. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Wanderer
May 03, 2021 22:13 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBThe Wanderer is a predominantly single-narrator queer fairy tale audio drama about being separated from the ones you love to keep them safe, to bring them home. It will delight fantasy fans and audio fiction fans alike, especially those who enjoy books like Silver in the Woods, ad podcasts like Old Gods of Appalachia and The Far Meridian. Each episode also features an original folk song and score.
Deadbeats, Inc. and The Forgiven Podcast Trailers
April 29, 2021 23:41 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MBPlease take a moment to check out these podcasts: Deadbeats, Inc. and The Forgiven and Past Due Audio Series.
Introducing: The Courtship of Mona Mae - We Must Be Practical
February 28, 2021 14:50 - 20 minutesTHANK YOU for listening! CONTENT WARNING: Gun fighting, language. In the 1870s, pioneers Mona Mae Christophe and Zekial Montgomery search for Mona's mother, Clara. Mona must recall long forgotten memories in order to find her mother, love and a secure life for herself. Cast: Brandon Micheal Hall as Zekial Montgomery Gabrielle Adkins as Mona Mae Christophe Luke Slattery as Conners D. Rubin Green as Tump TJ Washington as Hayes Sound Designer - Xperience Jay Art design by Saramit Morales Mona M...
Presenting SCP Archives
January 04, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBThis week, we present an episode from a podcast that we love – and we think you'll love it too. SCP Archives is a weekly, full-cast production of the most popular stories from scp-wiki.com and the remarkable community that spawned them, some may scare you, some may make you laugh, some may make you question your place in this world, some may even make you [REDACTED]. But you’ll have to listen for yourself to find out! SCP-5005: "Lamplight" What's done in the dark… CW: Mention of...
S2 EP4 - Discovered! (Season Finale)
July 14, 2020 21:16 - 22 minutesTHANK YOU! To our new patrons: Amara! Donald! Morris! Fran S.! Chris M.! Danielle C.! Sara N.! Your support is invaluable and helps to keep us going. HUGS and GRATITUDE To the best cast a hotsty totsy (that's me) could ever ask for! Michele returns and is discovered. Special Guest Appearance by Brandon Micheal Hall as Wallace Thurman Gabrielle Adkins - Madame Stephanie St. Clair Ukachi Arinzeh - Countee Cullen, Announcer Ian Bell - Dutch Schultz, Charles DuPont, Reynolds Journey Brown-Sain...
S2 EP3 - Bailed!
July 07, 2020 17:58 - 17 minutesTHANK YOU! To our new patrons: Amara! Donald! Morris! Fran S.! Chris M.! Danielle C.! Sara N.! Your support is invaluable and helps to keep us going. Michele has to make her way back home. Eugene questions Holstein's motives. Wallace Thurman asks for Madame St. Clair's patronage. Special Guest Appearance by Brandon Micheal Hall as Wallace Thurman Gabrielle Adkins - Madame Stephanie St. Clair Ukachi Arinzeh - Countee Cullen, Announcer Ian Bell - Dutch Schultz, Charles DuPont, Reynolds Journ...
S2 EP2 - Busted!
June 16, 2020 20:55 - 12 minutesTHANK YOU! To our new patrons: Amara! Donald! Morris! Fran S.! Chris M.! Danielle C.! Sara N.! Your support is invaluable and helps to keep us going. Madame Stephanie St. Clair continues to pay a heavy price to search for Michele. Content Warning: This episode includes a reference to rape, lynching and racial slurs. Gabrielle Adkins - Madame Stephanie St. Clair Ukachi Arinzeh - Countee Cullen Ian Bell - Dutch Schultz, Charles DuPont Journey Brown-Saintel - Shirley D. Rubin Green - Floyd J....
S2 EP1 - Kidnapped!
May 25, 2020 04:00 - 15 minutesTHANK YOU for listening! Madame Stephanie St. Clair searches for Michele. Content Warning: This episode includes a reference to rape, lynching and racial slurs. Gabrielle Adkins - Madame Stephanie St. Clair Ukachi Arinzeh - Countee Cullen Ian Bell - Dutch Schultz, Fella D. Rubin Green - Floyd J. Calvin, WEB DuBois, Holstein Melissa Green - Ruby Washington Steven Hylton - Bunky Peter Killy - Lucky Luciano Jocelyn O'Toole - Ida Andrietta Sims - Mrs. Glover Luke Slattery - Manos Nina Smith -...
Kidnapped!
May 07, 2020 22:30 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBThank you for listening! CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes a reference to rape, lynching and racial slurs. Madame Stephanie St. Clair searches for Michele. Gabrielle Adkins - Madame Stephanie St. Clair Ukachi Arinzeh - Countee Cullen Ian Bell - Dutch Schultz, Fella D. Rubin Green - Floyd J. Calvin, WEB DuBois, Holstein Melissa Green - Ruby Washington Steven Hylton - Bunky Peter Killy - Lucky Luciano Jocelyn O'Toole - Ida Andrietta Sims - Mrs. Glover Luke Slattery - ...
Harlem Queen Season 2 - Trailer
April 02, 2020 17:16 - 3 minutes - 2.86 MBWe are excited to present to you season two of Harlem Queen! In a few more weeks we will have more episodes! In the meantime, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts so that you don't miss out! Check out our Instagram for a fun "Tour of the Harlem Renaissance". Instagram @HarlemQueenAudioDrama Twitter @AudioHarlem You can also listen to episode on our Web site: HarlemQueen.org
Harlem Queen Season Two Trailer
April 02, 2020 17:16 - 4 minutesWe are excited to present to you season two of Harlem Queen! Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts so that you don't miss new episodes. Instagram: @Yhane.Writes.Audio Twitter: @AudioHarlem Web site: HarlemQueen.org YhaneWashingtonSmith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus Episode Two - Inspired
August 06, 2019 18:25 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBBonus Episode Two Inspired Yhane talks to her daughter, Nina, about what inspired her to create Harlem Queen. "Harlem Queen" features: Gabrielle Adkins, Ian Bell, Journey Brown-Saintel, Nia Calloway, D. Rubin Green, Melissa Green, Steven Hylton, Peter Killy, Isaiah James Mueller, Jocelyne O'Toole, Damien Paris, Luke Slattery, Emerald Toller. Created and Written by Yhane Smith Directed by Shawn Regruto Theme music by Jason Moran Sound Design by Peter Kohl Recorded at The ...
S1 EP4 - Season Finale - Opportunity
April 05, 2019 23:07 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBStephanie strikes back. Content Warning: This episode may contain gun violence and racial and ethnic slurs. Featuring: Gabrielle Adkins Ian Bell Journey Brown-Saintel Nia Calloway D. Rubin Green Melissa Green Steven Hylton Peter Killy Isaiah James Mueller Jocelyne O'Toole Damien Paris Luke Slattery Emerald Toller Created and Written by Yhane Smith Directed by Shawn Regruto Theme music by Jason Moran Sound Design by Peter Kohl Recorded at The Buddy Project Produ...
Episode 4 - Season Finale - Opportunity
April 05, 2019 23:07 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBStephanie strikes back. Content Warning: This episode may contain gun violence and racial and ethnic slurs. "Harlem Queen" features: Gabrielle Adkins, Ian Bell, Journey Brown-Saintel, Nia Calloway, D. Rubin Green, Melissa Green, Steven Hylton, Peter Killy, Isaiah James Mueller, Jocelyne O'Toole, Damien Paris, Luke Slattery, Emerald Toller. Created and Written by Yhane Smith Directed by Shawn Regruto Theme music by Jason Moran Sound Design by Peter Kohl Recorded at The Buddy Projec...
S1 EP4 - Opportunity (Season Finale)
April 05, 2019 23:07 - 18 minutesTHANK YOU for listening! Stephanie strikes back. Content Warning: This episode may contain gun violence and racial and ethnic slurs. Featuring: Gabrielle Adkins - Madame Stephanie St. Clair Ian Bell - Dutch Schultz Journey Brown-Saintel - Ruby Washington Nia Calloway - Betty D. Rubin Green - Calvin J. Floyd Melissa Green - Zora Neale Hurston, Ruby Washington Steven Hylton - Bunky, Holstein, Langston Hughes Peter Killy - Lucky Luciano Isaiah James Mueller - Eugene Washington Jocelyne O'Too...
S1 EP3 - You'd Have to Do More than Spit a Bullet Against My Hip to Get Rid of Me.
March 26, 2019 23:12 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MBStephanie plans her retaliation. Content Warning: This episode may contain gun violence and racial and ethnic slurs. "Harlem Queen" features: Gabrielle Adkins, Ian Bell, Journey Brown-Saintel, Nia Calloway, D. Rubin Green, Melissa Green, Steven Hylton, Peter Killy, Isaiah James Mueller, Damien Paris, Luke Slattery Created and Written by Yhane Smith Directed by Shawn Regruto Theme music by Jason Moran Sound Design by Peter Kohl Recorded at The Buddy Project Please join us in mak...
Episode 3 - You'd Have to Do More than Spit a Bullet Against My Hip to Get Rid of Me.
March 26, 2019 23:12 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MBStephanie plans her retaliation. Content Warning: This episode may contain gun violence and racial and ethnic slurs. "Harlem Queen" features: Gabrielle Adkins, Ian Bell, Journey Brown-Saintel, Nia Calloway, D. Rubin Green, Melissa Green, Steven Hylton, Peter Killy, Isaiah James Mueller, Damien Paris, Luke Slattery Created and Written by Yhane Smith Directed by Shawn Regruto Theme music by Jason Moran Sound Design by Peter Kohl Recorded at The Buddy Project Please join us in mak...
S1 EP3 - You'd Have to Do More than Spit a Bullet Against My Hip to Get Rid of Me.
March 26, 2019 23:12 - 14 minutesTHANK YOU for listening! Stephanie plans her retaliation. Content Warning: This episode may contain gun violence and racial and ethnic slurs. Featuring: Gabrielle Adkins - Madame Stephanie St. Clair Ian Bell - Dutch Schultz Journey Brown-Saintel - Ruby Washington Nia Calloway - Betty D. Rubin Green - Calvin J. Floyd Melissa Green - Zora Neale Hurston and Ruby Washington Steven Hylton - Bunky, Holstein, Langston Hughes Peter Killy - Lucky Luciano Isaiah James Mueller - Eugene Washington Dam...
Bonus Episode One - No Rest for the Weary Ma Cherie.
March 21, 2019 22:28 - 6 minutes - 9.53 MBA behind the scenes talk with Gabrielle Adkins about creating the character Madame Stephanie St. Clair. And a sneak peek of our next episode! "Harlem Queen" features: Gabrielle Adkins, Ian Bell, Journey Brown-Saintel, Nia Calloway, D. Rubin Green, Melissa Green, Steven Hylton, Isaiah James Mueller, Damien Paris, Luke Slattery Written by Yhane Smith Directed by Shawn Regruto Theme music by Jason Moran Sound Design by Peter Kohl Recorded at The Buddy Project Please join us in m...
Episode 2 - Know Your Onions.
March 05, 2019 21:09 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBStephanie demands the respect she deserves. Content Warning: This episode may contain gun violence and racial and ethnic slurs. Featuring: Gabrielle Adkins, Ian Bell, Journey Brown-Saintel, Nia Calloway, D. Rubin Green, Steven Hylton, Isaiah James Mueller, Damien Paris, Luke Slattery Created and Written by Yhane Smith Directed by Shawn Regruto Edited by Chris Manley Sound Design by Peter Kohl Recorded at The Buddy Project Please join us in making this series by contributing to ...
S1 EP2 - Know Your Onions.
March 05, 2019 21:09 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBStephanie demands the respect she deserves. Content Warning: This episode may contain gun violence and racial and ethnic slurs. Featuring: Gabrielle Adkins, Ian Bell, Journey Brown-Saintel, Nia Calloway, D. Rubin Green, Steven Hylton, Isaiah James Mueller, Damien Paris, Luke Slattery Created and Written by Yhane Smith Directed by Shawn Regruto Edited by Chris Manley Sound Design by Peter Kohl Recorded at The Buddy Project Please join us in making this series by contributing to ...
S1 EP2 - Know Your Onions.
March 05, 2019 21:09 - 11 minutesTHANK YOU for listening! Stephanie demands the respect she deserves. Content Warning: This episode may contain gun violence and racial and ethnic slurs. Featuring: Gabrielle Adkins - Madame Stephanie St. Clair Ian Bell - Dutch Schultz Journey Brown-Saintel - Ruby Washington Nia Calloway - Betty D. Rubin Green - Calvin J. Floyd Steven Hylton - Bunky, Holstein, Langston Hughes Isaiah James Mueller - Eugene Washington Damien Paris - Rene, Gunman Luke Slattery - Manos Created and Written by Yh...
Episode 1 - You Know Who I Work For?
February 24, 2019 22:27 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBA numbers war begins in 1920s Harlem. Content Warning: This episode may contain gun violence and racial and ethnic slurs. Featuring: Gabrielle Adkins Ian Bell Journey Brown-Saintel Nia Calloway D. Rubin Green Steven Hylton Isaiah James Mueller Damien Paris Luke Slattery Created and Written by Yhane Smith Directed by Shawn Regruto Edited by Chris Manley Sound Design and Editor by Peter Kohl Recorded at The Buddy Project Please join us in making this series by contributi...
S1 EP1 - You Know Who I Work For?
February 24, 2019 22:27 - 14 minutesTHANK YOU for listening! Content Warning: This episode contains gun violence and racial and ethnic slurs. A numbers war begins in 1920s Harlem (during the Harlem Renaissance) between gangsters Dutch Schultz and Madame Stephanie St. Clair. Stephanie is shot. Starring: Gabrielle Adkins - Madame Stephanie St. Clair Ian Bell - Dutch Schultz Journey Brown-Saintel - Ruby Washington Nia Calloway - Betty D. Rubin Green - Calvin J. Floyd Steven Hylton - Bunky, Holstein, Langston Hughes Isaiah Jame...
Harlem Queen - Trailer
February 10, 2019 16:00 - 2 minutes - 3 MB"Harlem Queen" an audio drama based on Madame Stephanie St. Clair, top gangster in Harlem during the 1920s. Featuring: Gabrielle Adkins Ian Bell Journey Brown-Saintel Nia Calloway D. Rubin Green Steven Hylton Isaiah James Mueller Damien Paris Luke Slattery Created and Written by Yhane Smith Directed by Shawn Regruto
Harlem Queen Season 1 - Trailer
February 10, 2019 16:00 - 2 minutes - 3 MB"Harlem Queen" an audio drama based on Madame Stephanie St. Clair, top gangster in Harlem during the 1920s. Featuring: Gabrielle Adkins Ian Bell Journey Brown-Saintel Nia Calloway D. Rubin Green Steven Hylton Isaiah James Mueller Damien Paris Luke Slattery Created and Written by Yhane Smith Directed by Shawn Regruto
Harlem Queen Season One - Trailer
February 10, 2019 16:00 - 3 minutesTHANK YOU for listening! "Harlem Queen" an audio drama based on Madame Stephanie St. Clair, top gangster in Harlem during the 1920s. Featuring: Gabrielle Adkins Ian Bell Journey Brown-Saintel Nia Calloway D. Rubin Green Steven Hylton Isaiah James Mueller Damien Paris Luke Slattery Created and Written by Yhane Washington Smith Directed by Shawn Regruto Edited by Chris Manly Sound Design by Pete Kohl Recorded at The Buddy Project Studios in Queens, NY HarlemQueen.org YhaneWashingtonSmith.com ...