Black pop culture and unspoken rules? Original music across a variety of genres? And episodic adventures? Created by Uzo Chijioke and Courtney Marie Simpson, with additional production/songwriting by Donnell "DWeezy" 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 JR Zamora-Thal and AJ Thal. Connect on social media @TwentyOne21Podcast!
The TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Audio Comedy podcast is an absolute gem in the world of comedy podcasts. From start to finish, this show had me laughing out loud and eagerly awaiting each new episode. The combination of a talented writer and a fantastic ensemble cast truly brings this hilarious script to life, making it a must-listen for fans of comedy.
One of the best aspects of The TwentyOne 21 is its original content. The writing is clever, witty, and perfectly captures the essence of modern-day Black culture. The dialogue between the characters feels authentic and relatable, often delving into topics that many listeners can identify with. Additionally, the voice actors deliver their lines flawlessly, showcasing their comedic timing and ability to bring each character's personality to life. This combination results in a podcast that truly stands out among others in the genre.
Another standout aspect of this podcast is the music. The soundtrack featured throughout each episode is not only enjoyable, but it also adds an extra layer of excitement and energy to the show. Whether it's setting the tone for a comedic scene or intensifying a dramatic moment, the music enhances every aspect of the storytelling.
While it's difficult to find any major flaws in The TwentyOne 21, one minor criticism could be that at times, certain jokes or references may not resonate with all listeners. Comedy can be subjective, so what may be hilarious to some might not land as well with others. However, this minor issue does not detract from the overall quality and entertainment value of the podcast.
In conclusion, if you're looking for a laugh-out-loud comedy podcast that showcases Black culture with authenticity and humor, look no further than The TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Audio Comedy podcast. With its brilliant writing, talented voice actors, and infectious music, this show has all the ingredients for success. I eagerly await each new episode and highly recommend this podcast to anyone in need of a good laugh.
TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Audio Comedy has been nominated for a WEBBY AWARD! People's Voice voting is now live until April 18th! So, please go to vote.webbyawards.com and bless us with a vote in the Best Indie Podcast - Limited Run category! Thank you! (And dang, an animated version of the show would be nice, wouldn't it?!)
The Season One finale! It's hot AF outside and inside too because the AC broke down in The Complex. Temperatures, and tempers, are flaring! And when a musty tenant rubs Cici and Funks the wrong way, they have a few choice words for her. But what they don't know is that there's a new law on the books that protects people like this and now the girls, and the entire building are in danger of losing it all! Warning: This episode contains graphic language. ~~~~~~ TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Comedy was created by Uzo Chijioke and Courtney Marie Simpson Join the conversation on Instagram! @TwentyOne21Podcast Executive Producers: Uzo Chijioke, Courtney Marie Simpson, Donnell Robinson Associate Producers: Jozef Divit, Gayle Tuckett, Leerie Simpson ~~~~~~ This episode presented by: A One Heating and Air - Your DMV area solution to all of your HVAC needs! Instagram: @aoneheatingandair For a free estimate: 301-297-4244 ~~~~~~ Sound editing is provided by Ninth Way Media, with effects sourced from Zapsplat and Pixabay. "BelievHers" - Performed by J'Shon Twine, Courtney Marie Simpson and Tola Lawal (Songwriter: Donnell Robinson) ~~~~~~ Cast: Courtney Marie Simpson - Cici, Housekeeper Tola Lawal - Funks, Mary Musté Uzo Chijioke - Mr. Callahan Donnell Robinson - Judge Bro-Nuff, Bailiff, Big Keesh, Delivery Person Dayana Byrnes - Ms. Producer, Mina Chris Sakyi - Fabian, News Reporter #1, Pastor Kwame J'Shon Twine - Cuzman Chinemerem Akujobi - Abigail, News Reporter #2 Rasheed Oridedi - Lose, Funk Daddy Production Assistance: Jasmine Whittington Justin Ferguson
An anime cosplay brunch hit DC and the girls just HAVE to be there! Especially because they'll get the chance to meet actors from their favorite anime show, Last Night I Dreamed of a Milky Way Galaxy and Turned Into a Booger! But after some high-priced drinks and questionable decisions, while partying, it looks like those Milky Way dreams have turned into nightmares! Warning: This episode contains graphic language. ~~~~~~ TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Comedy was created by Uzo Chijioke and Courtney Marie Simpson Join the conversation on Instagram! @TwentyOne21Podcast Executive Producers: Uzo Chijioke, Courtney Marie Simpson, Donnell Robinson Associate Producers: Jozef Divit, Gayle Tuckett, Leerie Simpson ~~~~~~ This episode presented by: A Tale of Renown - A fantasy fiction graphic novel series written by Uzo Chijioke and illustrated by Lelo Alves. Published by Smashed Studios. Instagram: @SmashedStudios ~~~~~~ Sound editing is provided by Ninth Way Media, with effects sourced from Zapsplat and Pixabay. "Broke Girls" - Performed by Sara Crane, Courtney Marie Simpson and Tola Lawal (Songwriters: Uzo Chijioke) ~~~~~~ Cast: Courtney Marie Simpson - Cici, Nakai Tola Lawal - Funks Uzo Chijioke - The Manager / Insane Membrane Donnell Robinson - Restaurant Patron Dayana Byrnes - Xandra F. / CyclopSis Chris Sakyi - Eduardo G. / Violet Flame Rasheed Oridedi - Security Guard Production Assistance: Jasmine Whittington Justin Ferguson
The most biggest Afrobeats concert in the world has come to town! But Cici and Funks didn't get tickets on time so they're hoping to win some. Somehow, arriving early for their chance scores them some backstage VIP access... but at what cost? Warning: This episode contains graphic language. ~~~~~~ TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Comedy was created by Uzo Chijioke and Courtney Marie Simpson Join the conversation on Instagram! @TwentyOne21Podcast Executive Producers: Uzo Chijioke, Courtney Marie Simpson, Donnell Robinson Associate Producers: Jozef Divit, Gayle Tuckett, Leerie Simpson ~~~~~~ This episode presented by: IgboLingo - Uniting cultures through language with their West African flashcards! Instagram: @igboflashcards contact@igbolingo.com ~~~~~~ Sound editing is provided by Ninth Way Media, with effects sourced from Zapsplat and Pixabay. "Soft Life" - Performed by ForTune. Written by Fortune Ezemobi and Uzo Chijioke "Melody" - Performed by 'Kechi "3:45" - Performed by OnyiAka ~~~~~~ Cast: Courtney Marie Simpson - Cici Tola Lawal - Funks Uzo Chijioke - DJ J Chinemerem Akujobi - Tangie Dayana Byrnes - Radio voice, Machine Chris Sakyi - Random African guy J'Shon Twine - Security Guard Rasheed Oridedi - Funk Daddy Fortune Ezemobi - Self Femi Olaniyi - Random African guy Production Assistance: Jasmine Whittington Justin Ferguson
Mr. Callahan is being... nice to Cici and Funks? Ah, of course, he wants them to accompany him to a new southern-style restaurant in a rough part of DC. But when Funks makes a special request to the waiter... let's just say it's a battle of who has the better taste in food. Warning: This episode contains graphic language. ~~~~~~ TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Comedy was created by Uzo Chijioke and Courtney Marie Simpson Join the conversation on Instagram! @TwentyOne21Podcast Executive Producers: Uzo Chijioke, Courtney Marie Simpson, Donnell Robinson Associate Producers: Jozef Divit, Gayle Tuckett, Leerie Simpson ~~~~~~ This episode presented by: Naija Grille Spice Mix - The Perfect Blend of Heat & Flavor in a Spice Mix Instagram: @naijagrillespicemix naijagrille@gmail.com ~~~~~~ Sound editing is provided by Ninth Way Media, with effects sourced from Zapsplat and Pixabay. "Showdown at Bubba's" - Performed and Written by Donnell Robinson and Courtney Marie Simpson ~~~~~~ Cast: Courtney Marie Simpson - Cici, Jordan Hamsey Tola Lawal - Funks, Subway Rider Uzo Chijioke - Mr. Callahan Donnell Robinson - Demontre Dayana Byrnes - Restaurant Patron Chris Sakyi - Chef Bubba, Fabian J'Shon Twine - Restaurant Patron Rasheed Oridedi - Restaurant Patron Production Assistance: Jasmine Whittington Justin Ferguson
Dang! The Complex is losing money and needs some new marketing to attract new tenants! And no new tenants means Mr. Callahan will have to sell the building to a greedy businesswoman and Cici and Funks will have to go find employment (and housing) elsewhere. Maybe a viral dance video would help! But wait, Funks can't dance! Oh lawd... maybe Mr. Callahan's annoying son can help out. Warning: This episode contains graphic language. ~~~~~~ TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Comedy was created by Uzo Chijioke and Courtney Marie Simpson Join the conversation on Instagram! @TwentyOne21Podcast Executive Producers: Uzo Chijioke, Courtney Marie Simpson, Donnell Robinson Associate Producers: Jozef Divit, Gayle Tuckett, Leerie Simpson ~~~~~~ Sound editing is provided by Ninth Way Media, with effects sourced from Zapsplat and Pixabay. "Twist Like This" - Performed by Chi Majesti (songwriter: Donnell Robinson) ~~~~~~ Cast: Courtney Marie Simpson - Cici, Kids Tola Lawal - Funks Uzo Chijioke - Mr. Callahan Donnell Robinson - Lil N Dayana Byrnes - Noprah, Kids Chris Sakyi - Fabian Chinemerem Akujobi - Janet Jackdaughter, Kids J'Shon Twine - Kids Rasheed Oridedi - Kids Production Assistance: Jasmine Whittington Justin Ferguson
Cici finds herself a new boo-thang from Baltimore, but when his hard-to-understand lingo gets her in hot water on a game show, Funks must figure out how to use it to their advantage and save Cici from a really bad contract. But seriously, can anyone translate what this guy is saying? And what on earth is a "jikkuhl?!" Warning: This episode contains adult content and graphic language. ~~~~~~TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Comedy was created by Uzo Chijioke and Courtney Marie SimpsonJoin the conversation on Instagram! @TwentyOne21PodcastExecutive Producers: Uzo Chijioke, Courtney Marie Simpson, Donnell RobinsonAssociate Producers: Jozef Divit, Gayle Tuckett, Leerie Simpson~~~~~~This episode presented by: Woodsy Loves Da Kids - A non-profit created by the NFL's Josh Woods ~~~~~~Sound editing is provided by Ninth Way Media, with effects sourced from Zapsplat and Pixabay."Lor Dummy" - Performed by Nnamdi (songwriters: Uzo Chijioke, Bradley Enwezor)~~~~~~Cast: Courtney Marie Simpson - Cici Tola Lawal - Funks Uzo Chijioke - Mr. Callahan Donnell Robinson - The Judge Dayana Byrnes - Ms. Producer Chris Sakyi - Random PA Chinemerem Akujobi - Bellie J'Shon Twine - Jack Saypat, Bhristopher Rasheed Oridedi - Lose Production Assistance: Jasmine Whittington Justin Ferguson
Cici and Funks plan a small kickback with some old friends from school to blow off some steam... as long as Funks doesn't have to drink her least favorite drink, Henny, that is! However, their night is hijacked by the mean girls of school years past. Suddenly, all goes haywire when Funks is forced to embrace her deepest fantasies, and her Henny aversion, while trapped in the closet with her crush for a game of "7 minutes of Heaven." Warning: This episode contains adult content and graphic language. ~~~~~~ TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Comedy was created by Uzo Chijioke and Courtney Marie Simpson Join the conversation on Instagram! @TwentyOne21Podcast Executive Producers: Uzo Chijioke, Courtney Marie Simpson, Donnell Robinson Associate Producers: Jozef Divit, Gayle Tuckett, Leerie Simpson ~~~~~~ This episode presented by: North of Thirty Co - Luxury candles within reach, because you deserve it. (Promo Code: "Twentyone21" for discount) Northofthirtyco@gmail.com Instagram: @NorthofThirtyCo ~~~~~~ Sound editing is provided by Ninth Way Media, with effects sourced from Zapsplat and Pixabay. "Truth or Dare" - Performed by Tola Lawal and Chris Sakyi (Songwriters: Uzo Chijioke, Donnell Robinson) "Outside Slide" - Performed by Jeeda and Ratchet Rome "All of Me" - Performed by Bobbie Michelle "Waves" - Performed by Deuce Caliber ~~~~~~ Cast: Courtney Marie Simpson - Cici Tola Lawal - Funks Donnell Robinson - Big Keesh Dayana Byrnes - Mina Chris Sakyi - Fabian, MC HennDawg J'Shon Twine - Clerk Rasheed Oridedi - Random Partygoer Production Assistance: Jasmine Whittington Justin Ferguson
In the series premiere, best friends, roommates, and co-workers, Cici and Funks, unknowingly unlock their magically melanated powers on their 21st birthdays. They become highly sensitive to Black-folk phenomena and are transported to a dimension where they must battle to keep their Black Cards via a game of Spades. Warning: This episode contains adult content and graphic language. ~~~~~~TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Comedy was created by Uzo Chijioke and Courtney Marie SimpsonJoin the conversation on Instagram! @TwentyOne21PodcastExecutive Producers: Uzo Chijioke, Courtney Marie Simpson, Donnell RobinsonAssociate Producers: Jozef Divit, Gayle Tuckett, Leerie Simpson~~~~~~This episode presented by:Rendezvenue Studios - A luxury event space located in Bethesda, Maryland.Rendezvenuestudios@gmail.comInstagram: @RendezvenueStudios~~~~~~Sound editing is provided by Ninth Way Media, with effects sourced from Zapsplat and Pixabay."Just Turnt 21" - Performed by Courtney Marie Simpson and Tola Lawal (Songwriters: Courtney Marie Simpson, Donnell Robinson)"Run The Table" - Performed by GB~~~~~~Cast: Courtney Marie Simpson - Cici, Maybelle Tola Lawal - Funks Uzo Chijioke - Mr. Callahan, Leroy Donnell Robinson - The Judge Dayana Byrnes - Neighbor 2 Chris Sakyi - Neighbor 1, Fabian Chinemerem Akujobi - Abigail J'Shon Twine - Big Cuz Rasheed Oridedi - Defendant Production Assistance: Jasmine Whittington Justin Ferguson
In a podcast world filled with interview shows and drama, we're presenting something...different! TwentyOne 21 is a narrative fiction sci-fi comedy about two best friends, Cici and Funks, who unknowingly unlock a life of magical melanated adventure on their 21st birthdays. Singing dogs? Country cook-offs? Subscribe to hear more! Side note: our Seed & Spark successfully closed OVER our funding goal! Instagram Page
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