Harlem Queen

Harlem Queen

Yhane Washington Smith

"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 1926-32). 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...

Part 2 of William Sutphin (Booker and Olivia) and Yhane have a sit down.

Part 2 of William Sutphin (Booker and Olivia) and Yhane have a sit down.

Part two of the talk. Yhane has a sit down with William Sutphin creator of the "Booker and Olivia" audio drama. Yhane and William discuss creating Black historical fiction. William breaks down crafting his favorite scene.You can follow William on Instagram @audio_auteur.I could ALWAYS use your help to make these incredible stories.Become a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/c/harlemqueenORMake a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/yhanewashingtonsmithThank you!Keep in touch by subscribing to my

Feb 19, • 36:32

William Sutphin (Booker and Olivia) and Yhane have a sit down.

William Sutphin (Booker and Olivia) and Yhane have a sit down.

Yhane has a sit down with William Sutphin creator of the "Booker and Olivia" audio drama. Yhane and William discuss creating Black historical fiction.You can follow William on Instagram @audio_auteur.I could ALWAYS use your help to make these incredible stories.Become a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/c/harlemqueenORMake a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/yhanewashingtonsmithThank you!Keep in touch by subscribing to my newsletter! https://harlemqueen.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad

Feb 12, • 22:34

We Have Main Character Energy

We Have Main Character Energy

Yhane talks with Dominic Lawson of the "Black is America" Podcast. Yhane and Dominic talk about 'standing in the gap' - making sure that we learn and share our stories.I could ALWAYS use your help to pay the folks who help me make these incredible stories.Become a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/c/harlemqueenORMake a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/yhanewashingtonsmithThank you!Keep in touch by subscribing to my newsletter! https://harlemqueen.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choic

Feb 5, • 30:18

Stephanie St. Clair; Fact, Fiction, Myth, Legend - Pt. 2

Stephanie St. Clair; Fact, Fiction, Myth, Legend - Pt. 2

Isabelle and I compare notes about Stephanie St. Clair who spoke loud and clear when it came to self publicity and marketing. Stephanie was known to "indulge" when discussing her place of birth, age, income, etc. Isabelle and I try to discern what is fact and what is fiction, but conclude with even more questions.Isabelle Kerby-McGowan is a producer at Goat Rodeo, her series, Queens of the Underworld, was an invaluable source for my research to write Harlem Queen.The books Isabelle and I refer t

Jan 29, • 43:48

Stephanie St. Clair; Fact, Fiction, Myth, Legend - Pt. 1

Stephanie St. Clair; Fact, Fiction, Myth, Legend - Pt. 1

Isabelle and I compare notes about Stephanie St. Clair who spoke loud and clear when it came to self publicity and marketing. Stephanie was known to "indulge" when discussing her place of birth, age, income, etc. Isabelle and I try to discern what is fact and what is fiction, but conclude with even more questions.Isabelle Kerby-McGowan is a producer at Goat Rodeo, her series, Queens of the Underworld, was an invaluable source for my research to write Harlem Queen.The books Isabelle and I refer t

Jan 22, • 34:20

Episode 1 of "Bayou's Wrath"

Episode 1 of "Bayou's Wrath"

Hi!I am researching and writing new episodes of "Harlem Queen" AND raising money to make a full season. Yay!If you would like to become a Patreon Patron, here is the link:https://www.patreon.com/c/harlemqueenIf you would like to make a one time donation, her is my Ko-Fi:https://ko-fi.com/yhanewashingtonsmithThank you!In the meantime, check out this series that I helped produce! titled "Bayou's Wrath". Thank you!Bayou's Wrath by Anita WilliamsWhen an unexpected visitor and a cryptic coin

Nov 3, 2024 • 16:32

TRAILER of "What Happened in Skinner"

TRAILER of "What Happened in Skinner"

Hi!While I am working on more episodes of "Harlem Queen", you may enjoy listening to this series that I enjoy listening to titles, "What Happened in Skinner". whathappenedinskinner.com.AND be sure to Vote.Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 2024 • 2:57

TRAILER of "Bayou's Wrath"

TRAILER of "Bayou's Wrath"

"Bayou's Wrath" is coming October 30. Get ready. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 19, 2024 • 2:33

6th Annual Afros & Audio Podcast Festival!

6th Annual Afros & Audio Podcast Festival!

The 6th Annual Afros & Audio Podcast Festivalis October 18-20at the Reginald F. Lewis MuseumBaltimore, MDVisit www.afrosandaudio.com to secure your ticket today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 14, 2024 • 2:31

TRAILER of "Booker & Olivia" by William Sutphin

TRAILER of "Booker & Olivia" by William Sutphin

While I am putting together more episodes of "Harlem Queen", please enjoy listening to "Booker & Olivia" by William Sutphin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 23, 2024 • 4:21

S4 EP4 - Madame Stephanie St. Clair's Trial  (Season Finale)

S4 EP4 - Madame Stephanie St. Clair's Trial (Season Finale)

This episode tells the tale of Stephanie's trial.This season’s special sponsor is Harlem Brewing headed by the first black woman beer brewer, Celeste Beatty. Get ready for Harlem Brewing’s Harlem themed taproom in Brixton. That’s Brixton in London.This episode was edited by Jordan Kauling, sound designed by Xperience J., Emanie White -Heard is our audio engineer. "Harlem Queen" theme music composed by Jason Moran. Produced, written and directed by Yhane Washington Smith.This episode fea

Jun 2, 2024 • 17:21

S4 EP3 - Harlem Queen Live! Wilhemina Returns.

S4 EP3 - Harlem Queen Live! Wilhemina Returns.

This is the recording of our live show!!In this episode Stephanie and Wilhemina hatch a plan that will put Dutch Schultz six feet under.Original music by Jason Moran and produced, edited, written and directed by Yhane Washington Smith.This episode featured:Gabrielle AdkinsKara YoungLuke SlatteryIan BellKaren ChmielnickiEle Matelan our foley artist.If you are able, please donate to my Patreon: Patreon.com/harlemqueen OR if you would rather make a one-time contribution, here is my Zelle:

May 19, 2024 • 24:52

S4 EP2 - We Meet Bunky

S4 EP2 - We Meet Bunky

CONTENT WARNING: A lynching is discussed.In this episode, Stephanie escapes tragedy and meets Bunky. Stephanie explains to Josephine how she built her numbers empire.This episode was edited by Jordan Kauwling. Sound designed by Xperience J. original music by Jason Moran and produced, written and directed by Yhane Washington Smith.This episode featured:Gabrielle AdkinsMarie-Francoise TheodoreJulie AtwellEmilio SmithTom SmithIf you are able, please donate to my Patreon: patreon.com/harlem

May 12, 2024 • 17:28

S4 EP1 - We Meet JB (Josephine Baker)

S4 EP1 - We Meet JB (Josephine Baker)

In this episode, Stephanie St. Clair escapes jail in New York City, lands in France and recounts her tale of arrival to "America" to her friend Josephine Baker. Around 1915, Stephanie arrives in “America”, young, pregnant, alone and gets to work building a life for herself and her baby.This episode features:Gabrielle AdkinsMarie-Francoise TheodoreOkema T. MooreJocelyn O’TooleMarcus GrantTom SmithEmilio Smith If you are able, please donate to my Patreon: patreon.com/harlemqueen OR if you

May 5, 2024 • 16:41

New episodes of "Harlem Queen" start on May 5! In the meantime, check out "Auricle"!

New episodes of "Harlem Queen" start on May 5! In the meantime, check out "Auricle"!

Hi!We are ready to drop new episodes of "Harlem Queen" about our very gangster and philanthropic Madame Stephanie St. Clair during the Harlem Renaissance.In the meantime, check out the promo to a show that I listen to for inspiration titled "Auricle"!Help us make more episodes of "Harlem Queen" by becoming a patron!:https://www.patreon.com/harlemqueenAND/OR subscribe to my newsletter!:https://harlemqueen.substack.com/Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi

Apr 27, 2024 • 3:03

The Grio's Harlem and Moscow

The Grio's Harlem and Moscow

While 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

Apr 2, 2024 • 1:00:38

More Episodes are on the Way!

More Episodes are on the Way!

Thank 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

Mar 4, 2024 • 3:59

BONUS - NEW SHOW BY YHANE - 1972 - We Are the Revolutionaries

BONUS - NEW SHOW BY YHANE - 1972 - We Are the Revolutionaries

THANK 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 ChisholmJac'leen Smith as Angela DavisEmilio Smith as Jonathan JacksonSound Designer - Xperience J.Producer, Audio Engineer and Editor - T.H. PondersWritten, direc

May 31, 2022 • 5:17

S3 EP3 - Revenge (Season Finale)

S3 EP3 - Revenge (Season Finale)

THANK 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, p

Aug 3, 2021 • 15:20

S3 EP2 - Ready

S3 EP2 - Ready

THANK 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 Evel

Jul 20, 2021 • 19:01

S3 EP1 - Rapport

S3 EP1 - Rapport

THANK 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, Kar

Jul 5, 2021 • 20:52

Harlem Queen  Season Three Sneak Listen

Harlem Queen Season Three Sneak Listen

THANK 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

Jun 22, 2021 • 3:49

Elixir

Elixir

While 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.

Jun 21, 2021 • 37:34

The Wanderer

The Wanderer

The 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.

May 3, 2021 • 11:49

Deadbeats, Inc. and The Forgiven Podcast Trailers

Deadbeats, Inc. and The Forgiven Podcast Trailers

Please take a moment to check out these podcasts: Deadbeats, Inc. and The Forgiven and Past Due Audio Series.

Apr 29, 2021 • 9:47

Introducing: The Courtship of Mona Mae - We Must Be Practical

Introducing: The Courtship of Mona Mae - We Must Be Practical

THANK 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 MontgomeryGabrielle Adkins as Mona Mae ChristopheLuke Slattery as ConnersD. Rubin Green as TumpTJ Washington as HayesSound Designer - Xperience JayArt design by Saramit MoralesMona Mae's T

Feb 28, 2021 • 20:19

Presenting SCP Archives

Presenting SCP Archives

This 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 Suicide,

Jan 4, 2021 • 45:17

S2 EP4 - Discovered! (Season Finale)

S2 EP4 - Discovered! (Season Finale)

THANK 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 ThurmanGabrielle Adkins - Madame Stephanie St. ClairUkachi Arinzeh - Countee Cullen, AnnouncerIan Bell - Dutch Schultz, Charles DuPont, ReynoldsJourney Brown-Saintel

Jul 14, 2020 • 22:33

S2 EP3 - Bailed!

S2 EP3 - Bailed!

THANK 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 ThurmanGabrielle Adkins - Madame Stephanie St. ClairUkachi Arinzeh - Countee Cullen, AnnouncerIan Bell - Dutch Schultz, Charles DuPont, ReynoldsJourney

Jul 7, 2020 • 17:50

S2  EP2 - Busted!

S2 EP2 - Busted!

THANK 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. ClairUkachi Arinzeh - Countee CullenIan Bell - Dutch Schultz, Charles DuPontJourney Brown-Saintel - ShirleyD. Rubin Green - Floyd J. Cal

Jun 16, 2020 • 12:09

S2 EP1 - Kidnapped!

S2 EP1 - Kidnapped!

THANK 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. ClairUkachi Arinzeh - Countee CullenIan Bell - Dutch Schultz, FellaD. Rubin Green - Floyd J. Calvin, WEB DuBois, HolsteinMelissa Green - Ruby WashingtonSteven Hylton - BunkyPeter Killy - Lucky LucianoJocelyn O'Toole - IdaAndrietta Sims - Mrs. GloverLuke Slattery - ManosNina Smith - Yolande D

May 25, 2020 • 15:51

Harlem Queen Season Two Trailer

Harlem Queen Season Two Trailer

We 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.AudioTwitter: @AudioHarlem Web site: HarlemQueen.orgYhaneWashingtonSmith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 2, 2020 • 4:37

S1 EP4 - Opportunity (Season Finale)

S1 EP4 - Opportunity (Season Finale)

THANK 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. ClairIan Bell - Dutch SchultzJourney Brown-Saintel - Ruby WashingtonNia Calloway - BettyD. Rubin Green - Calvin J. FloydMelissa Green - Zora Neale Hurston, Ruby WashingtonSteven Hylton - Bunky, Holstein, Langston HughesPeter Killy - Lucky LucianoIsaiah James Mueller - Eugene WashingtonJocelyne O'Toole - IdaDa

Apr 5, 2019 • 18:17

S1 EP3  - You'd Have to Do More than Spit a Bullet Against My Hip to Get Rid of Me.

S1 EP3 - You'd Have to Do More than Spit a Bullet Against My Hip to Get Rid of Me.

THANK 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. ClairIan Bell - Dutch SchultzJourney Brown-Saintel - Ruby WashingtonNia Calloway - BettyD. Rubin Green - Calvin J. FloydMelissa Green - Zora Neale Hurston and Ruby WashingtonSteven Hylton - Bunky, Holstein, Langston HughesPeter Killy - Lucky LucianoIsaiah James Mueller - Eugene WashingtonDamien Paris

Mar 26, 2019 • 14:19

S1 EP2 - Know Your Onions.

S1 EP2 - Know Your Onions.

THANK 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. ClairIan Bell - Dutch SchultzJourney Brown-Saintel - Ruby WashingtonNia Calloway - BettyD. Rubin Green - Calvin J. FloydSteven Hylton - Bunky, Holstein, Langston HughesIsaiah James Mueller - Eugene WashingtonDamien Paris - Rene, GunmanLuke Slattery - ManosCreated and Written by Yhane Washin

Mar 5, 2019 • 11:29

S1 EP1 - You Know Who I Work For?

S1 EP1 - You Know Who I Work For?

THANK 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. ClairIan Bell - Dutch SchultzJourney Brown-Saintel - Ruby WashingtonNia Calloway - BettyD. Rubin Green - Calvin J. FloydSteven Hylton - Bunky, Holstein, Langston HughesIsaiah James Muelle

Feb 24, 2019 • 14:33

Harlem Queen  Season One - Trailer

Harlem Queen Season One - Trailer

THANK YOU for listening!"Harlem Queen" an audio drama based on Madame Stephanie St. Clair, top gangster in Harlem during the 1920s.Featuring:Gabrielle AdkinsIan BellJourney Brown-SaintelNia CallowayD. Rubin GreenSteven HyltonIsaiah James MuellerDamien ParisLuke Slattery Created and Written by Yhane Washington SmithDirected by Shawn RegrutoEdited by Chris ManlySound Design by Pete KohlRecorded at The Buddy Project Studios in Queens, NYHarlemQueen.orgYhaneWashingtonSmith.comPlease join us

Feb 10, 2019 • 3:40

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