TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Audio Comedy
TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Audio Comedy

TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Audio Comedy

TwentyOne21 Podcast

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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!

Recent Episodes

BONUS: An Awarddddddd?!
APR 11, 2024
BONUS: An Awarddddddd?!

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?!)

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1 MIN
S1E8 - Hot Girl Summons
NOV 9, 2023
S1E8 - Hot Girl Summons

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.

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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 

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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

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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)

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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
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21 MIN
S1E7 - Cost-Played
NOV 2, 2023
S1E7 - Cost-Played

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.

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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 

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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

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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)

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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
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22 MIN
S1E6 - VIP and Shayo
OCT 26, 2023
S1E6 - VIP and Shayo

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.

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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 

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This episode presented by:

IgboLingo - Uniting cultures through language with their West African flashcards!

Instagram: @igboflashcards

[email protected]

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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

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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
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16 MIN
S1E5 - Flick of the Grits
OCT 19, 2023
S1E5 - Flick of the Grits

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.

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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 

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This episode presented by:

Naija Grille Spice Mix - The Perfect Blend of Heat & Flavor in a Spice Mix

Instagram: @naijagrillespicemix

[email protected]

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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 

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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
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14 MIN