Best Yhane Washington Smith Podcasts (2025)

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Yhane talks with Jana Naomi Smith creator of "Red for Revolution". 39:08

23d ago39:08

39:08

I am so glad to share with you my conversation with Jana Naomi Smith creator of Red for Revolution. Jana and I discuss providing a platform for "undertold" stories. I could ALWAYS use your help to make these incredible stories. Become a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/c/harlemqueen OR Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/yhanewashingtonsm…

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red for revolution 36:09

23d ago36:09

36:09

Radiotopia Presents: Red for Revolution is an audio drama centering intergenerational stories of Black women, queer love, and liberation. The heart of the story follows the passionate love affair between jazz singer Lorraine Giovanni and activist Ella Ali. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of Jazmine, an 18-year-old grappling with her q…

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We're All Ancestors in Training. Yhane talks with Nichole Hill of Our Ancestors Were Messy. 40:36

2M ago40:36

40:36

I am so glad to share with you my conversation with Nichole Hill of The Our Ancestors Were Messy podcast. Nichole and I talk about the history and value of Black newspapers and how we use them to make our shows. I had no idea there were so many! I could ALWAYS use your help to make these incredible stories. Become a patron at: https://www.patreon.c…

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Part 2 of William Sutphin (Booker and Olivia) and Yhane have a sit down. 36:32

2M ago36:32

36:32

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 patro…

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William Sutphin (Booker and Olivia) and Yhane have a sit down. 22:34

2M ago22:34

22:34

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/harlemqueen OR Make a one-time donation…

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We Have Main Character Energy. Yhane talks with Dominic Lawson of Black is America. 30:18

3M ago30:18

30:18

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 make these incredible stories. Become a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/c/harlemqueen OR Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/yhanewashingt…

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Stephanie St. Clair; Fact, Fiction, Myth, Legend - Pt. 2, Yhane and Isabelle Kerby-McGowan compare notes. 43:48

3M ago43:48

43:48

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 produc…

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Stephanie St. Clair; Fact, Fiction, Myth, Legend - Pt. 1, Yhane and Isabelle Kerby-McGowan compare notes. 34:20

3M ago34:20

34:20

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 produc…

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Episode 1 of "Bayou's Wrath" 16:32

6M ago16:32

16:32

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/harlemqueen If you would like to make a one time donation, her is my Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/yhanewashingtonsmith Thank you! In the meantime, check o…

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TRAILER of "What Happened in Skinner" 2:57

6M ago2:57

2:57

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. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Yhane Washington Smith

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TRAILER of "Bayou's Wrath" 2:33

6M ago2:33

2:33

"Bayou's Wrath" is here! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Yhane Washington Smith

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TRAILER of "Booker & Olivia" by William Sutphin 4:21

9M ago4:21

4:21

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/adchoicesBy Yhane Washington Smith

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S4 EP4 - Madame Stephanie St. Clair's Trial (Season Finale) 17:21

11M ago17:21

17:21

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 ou…

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S4 EP3 - Harlem Queen Live! Wilhemina Returns. 24:52

11M ago24:52

24:52

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 Adkins Kara Young Luke Slattery Ian Bell Karen Chmielnicki Ele Matelan our fole…

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S4 EP2 - We Meet Bunky 17:28

12M ago17:28

17:28

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 fe…

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S4 EP1 - We Meet JB (Josephine Baker) 16:41

12M ago16:41

16:41

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 Adkins Marie-Francoise Theodo…

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Check out "Auricle"! 3:03

12M ago3:03

3:03

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/harl…

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BONUS - ANOTHER SHOW BY YHANE - 1972 - We Are the Revolutionaries 5:17

3y ago5:17

5:17

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 Chisholm Jac'leen S…

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S3 EP3 - Revenge (Season Finale) 15:20

3+ y ago15:20

15:20

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,…

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S3 EP2 - Ready 19:01

4y ago19:01

19:01

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, P…

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S3 EP1 - Rapport 20:52

4y ago20:52

20:52

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 …

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Harlem Queen Season Three Sneak Listen 3:49

4y ago3:49

3:49

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/adchoicesBy Yhane Washington Smith

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S1EP2 - Love is Simple. 22:23

4y ago22:23

22:23

CONTENT WARNING: Gunfighting, physical fighting, reference to American slavery. Mona and Zekial start their journey. Mona learns about love. Thank you for listening! Brandon Micheal Hall as Zekial Montgomery Gabrielle Adkins as Mona Mae Christophe Luke Slattery as Conners Jocelyn O' Toole as Lucille Conners Joshua Gold as Williams Conners D. Rubin …

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Introducing: The Courtship of Mona Mae - We Must Be Practical 20:19

4y ago20:19

20:19

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 Montgomery Gabrielle Adkins as Mona Mae Chr…

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S1EP1 - We Must Be Practical 20:49

4y ago20:49

20:49

CONTENT WARNING: Gun fighting, language and reference to American slavery. 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 Montgomery Gabrielle Adkins as Mon…

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S1 - Trailer - The Courtship of Mona Mae 2:22

4+ y ago2:22

2:22

In the 1870s, pioneers Mona Mae Christophe and Zekial Montgomery search for Mona's mother, Clara. Mona must recall a past long forgotten in order to survive so that she can find her mother, love and create a secure way of life for herself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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S2 EP4 - Discovered! (Season Finale) 22:33

5y ago22:33

22:33

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 Thurman Gabrielle Adki…

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Harlem Queen

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The Courtship of Mona Mae

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Yhane talks with Jana Naomi Smith creator of "Red for Revolution". 39:08

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red for revolution 36:09

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We're All Ancestors in Training. Yhane talks with Nichole Hill of Our Ancestors Were Messy. 40:36

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Part 2 of William Sutphin (Booker and Olivia) and Yhane have a sit down. 36:32

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William Sutphin (Booker and Olivia) and Yhane have a sit down. 22:34

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We Have Main Character Energy. Yhane talks with Dominic Lawson of Black is America. 30:18

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Stephanie St. Clair; Fact, Fiction, Myth, Legend - Pt. 2, Yhane and Isabelle Kerby-McGowan compare notes. 43:48

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Stephanie St. Clair; Fact, Fiction, Myth, Legend - Pt. 1, Yhane and Isabelle Kerby-McGowan compare notes. 34:20

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Episode 1 of "Bayou's Wrath" 16:32

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TRAILER of "What Happened in Skinner" 2:57

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TRAILER of "Bayou's Wrath" 2:33

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TRAILER of "Booker & Olivia" by William Sutphin 4:21

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S4 EP4 - Madame Stephanie St. Clair's Trial (Season Finale) 17:21

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S4 EP3 - Harlem Queen Live! Wilhemina Returns. 24:52

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S4 EP2 - We Meet Bunky 17:28

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S4 EP1 - We Meet JB (Josephine Baker) 16:41

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Check out "Auricle"! 3:03

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BONUS - ANOTHER SHOW BY YHANE - 1972 - We Are the Revolutionaries 5:17

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S3 EP3 - Revenge (Season Finale) 15:20

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S3 EP2 - Ready 19:01

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S3 EP1 - Rapport 20:52

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Harlem Queen Season Three Sneak Listen 3:49

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S1EP2 - Love is Simple. 22:23

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Introducing: The Courtship of Mona Mae - We Must Be Practical 20:19

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S1EP1 - We Must Be Practical 20:49

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S1 - Trailer - The Courtship of Mona Mae 2:22

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S2 EP4 - Discovered! (Season Finale) 22:33

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