OBSIDIAN - Safiyah Cheatam & Adetola Abdulkadir

OBSIDIAN - Safiyah Cheatam & Adetola Abdulkadir

Author: Elena Fernández Collins | Hug House Productions September 22, 2021 Duration: 41:40

Why are we afraid of the novel, the new--and how do we handle that fear? What can we learn about Afrofuturism through a non-Western lens? Who are we as parents, and what does being a parent mean? Host Elena Fernandez Collins discusses these questions and more with Safiyah Cheatam & Adetola Abdulkadir of OBSIDIAN.

Like what you hear? Us too. You can support OBSIDIAN on their website.

Learn more about how to support Radio Drama Revival on our website.

This episode was recorded in the unceded territory of the Akimel O’odham people. Colonizers named this place Mesa, Arizona.

If you are looking for ways to support or donate to Native communities, the Quileute are fundraising to move their at-risk community to higher ground, and out of the tsunami zone, so that their culture and heritage can thrive for generations to come. Their first objective is to move the Quileute Tribal School, which is currently located right next to the beach, endangering the lives of children and the future of the Quileute tribe. You can learn more and donate at https://mthg.org/.


For years, Radio Drama Revival has served as a curated gateway into the expansive world of crafted audio stories. This isn't just a playlist; it's an ongoing conversation about the art form itself. Each installment presents a complete audio drama episode from independent creators across the globe, spanning genres from intimate character studies to sweeping science fiction. What follows is just as vital: a thoughtful discussion hosted by Elena Fernández Collins of Hug House Productions, where the minds behind the story unpack their creative choices. You'll hear about inspiration, sound design, narrative hurdles, and the unique alchemy that turns voice and effect into vivid worlds. As one of the internet's most enduring series of its kind, this podcast champions the incredible range and energy found in modern audio fiction, offering listeners not only a story to get lost in but also a deeper appreciation for how it was made. Tune in to discover your next favorite show and understand the craft that brought it to life.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Radio Drama Revival
Podcast Episodes
Fred's Students: A Celebration of New Fiction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:46:53
This week, we have something special for you. Host Emeritus Fred Greenhalgh presents the graduating class of his free online audio drama training course, “So You Wanna Make Audio Drama?” in partnership with the amazing f…
How We Work: RDR [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:26
In this very extremely special episode, the RDR team breaks down how we make an episode from start to finish, as inspired by our listener Leslie Joyce. Then, we talk some big, exciting changes for RDR's upcoming season.…
Rose Drive -  Raul Vega [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:37
The final interview of the season! Hear David talk to the wonderful Raul Vega about his background in music, his similarities and differences to characters in Rose Drive, and making his first written work. We'll see you…
Rose Drive - 'It's Quiet Uptown' & 'The Lost Child' [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:50
This week, join us for a strange, surreal journey down Rose Drive. It's a story about memory, conspiracy, truth, and lies, from the perspective of an unreliable narrator returning to his Northern California home. About R…
Mabel -  Becca De La Rosa and Mabel Martin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:21
It's time for Ely's interview with the creators of Mabel, Becca De La Rosa and . . . (squints to read more closely) Mabel Martin? Yes pals, that's right. Mabel Martin. Like what you hear? Us too. You can support Mabel on…
Mabel - 'The Letters' & 'Really Red' [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:06
It's the chilling story of identity, the unknown, and a love that flourishes despite the odds--it's the story of Mabel. Join this episode's host, Elena Fernández Collins, for our showcase of this spooky tale. Like what y…
Timestorm - Dania Ramos and Michael Aquino [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:56
This week, hear David interview Dania Ramos and Michael Aquino of Timestorm. Topics of discussion include: Puerto Rican history The choice to not change history Colonization as a natural disaster The spirit of Puerto Ric…
Timestorm -  "The Storm" "...Will Change Everything", and "Atabey" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:56
Journey back in time for a story about family, history, memory, and the lives of two kids in Newark with Puerto Rican heritage. This week, we're listening to Timestorm by Cocotazo Media and PRX. Cocotazo Media: https://w…
The Ordinary Epic - Jordan Stillman and Brandon M. Crose [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:42
It's stories on stories this week as David interviews Jordan Stillman and Brandon M. Crose of The Ordinary Epic. Hear them discuss: How they met Their histories with RPGs, and inspirations for the OE characters Brandon's…
The Ordinary Epic - 'The Group' and 'The Dip' [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:25
It's an actual play in an audio drama! Here's our showcase of The Ordinary Epic, a story about the stories we make together in tabletop roleplaying games. Like what you hear? Us too. You can support The Ordinary Epic by…