Episode 4 Recap

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Previously on OBSIDIAN.... Episode 5 is coming out this Monday, April 5th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Killamanjaro Collection Story: "When The Buildings Began to Bleed". Written by Vanessa Taylor and narrated by Ellen Chamberlain. "At the end of the day, their mistake was simple: they sent her body to the masjid" Follow Vanessa on twitter @bacontribe . 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: "Wind Chime, Gamelan Gong, A.wav" and "Door, Wooden, Close, A (H1).wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk), "Wooden Door - Closing" by angelkunev, "Wind blowing through castle tower" by Astounded, "Light Rain.mp3" by babuababua, "sssh.wav" by elliedixon, "Shhhhh.wav" by PlumForestPodcast, and "Shush Better.wav" by ymyogev. All on Freesound.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Details on what the Kilimanjaro Collection is and how COVID-19 is affecting the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us as we discuss Phase 1 with three guests; Vanessa Taylor (@bacontribe) as a community commentator, Simone Ebongo-Bayehe (@SimonesFiasco) as an Episode 2 cast member, and Jason Charney (@jcharney) as the Episode 3 Sound Designer. We address some questions submitted by fans. And we end with announcing the title of Phase 2!This project is supported by a 2019 Rubys Artist Grant, which is a program of the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation @ https://www.rwdfoundation.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A young man is ostracized by his people for his ability to speak to...them. Written and produced by Adetola Abdulkadir and Safiyah Cheatam, with Jason Charney as the Sound Designer. This episode was narrated by Kosi Dunn as Seda, Tolani Abdulkadir as Professor/Mother, and Adegboyega Abdulkadir as Father. All Zoor sounds made by Jason Charney. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices