Red for Revolution - Happy Anniversary!
From Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the Wiz by Radiotopia
February 5, 2026 · 47 min · Season 15
About this episode
This special bonus episode celebrates the anniversary of Red for Revolution by revisiting its origins and featuring unreleased audio scenes.
To celebrate the anniversary of Red for Revolution ’s Radiotopia debut, we’re dropping a special bonus episode. Join members of the cast and creative team as they revisit the story's earliest seeds, its unexpected turns, and the beautiful collaboration. You’ll also hear exclusive, unreleased audio scenes from the cutting‑room floor. Part reflection, part celebration, and part revelation, this episode invites listeners into the room where the revolution truly began. Red for Revolution is created, written, and directed by Jana Naomi Smith with Musical Direction by Tammy L. Hall and Sound Design by Collin Gerald Thomas. Original Music by Tammy L. Hall and Jana Naomi Smith and performed by Renée Wilson, Loretta Devine, and Jordan Hull featuring the Red for Revolution band, Tammy L. Hall on piano, Kofy Brown on electric Bass, Ruth Davies on acoustic Bass, Ruthie Price on drums, Kristen Strom on saxophone and flute, and Vicki Randle on percussion. Cover art by Shefon N. Taylor. The series is executive produced by Renée Wilson, Jana Naomi Smith, and Meta Mana Media with associate producers Jordan Hull, Adrian Snegg, and Vanessa E. Williams. All episodes produced by Liz McBee. The Red…
Topics covered
- anniversary
- collaboration
- creative process
- audio scenes
Keywords
- Red for Revolution
- Radiotopia
- Jana Naomi Smith
- Tammy L. Hall
- Collin Gerald Thomas
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Radiotopia, Red for Revolution
Books & works: Red for Revolution -, Red for Revolution ’s, Red for Revolution, Revolution
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