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As promised OK shared the second version of The Tallhatchie Hound which is actually the original version of the story. Tune in to hear the first draft of this story marked with rage, pain and familial duty and how the overall narrative had evolved. We hope you enjoy. Follow us at Petrol Labs on IG and feel free to follow our host OK. To watch this episode on Youtube click here. Copyright ©2021 Petrol Labs All Rights Reserved Any unauthorized use of this content including but not limited to the distribution for profit or gain will be pursuant toward persecution under state and federal law.

It's spooky szn! OK shares a short story born out of a competition and inspired by Lovecraft Country. The Tallahatchie Hound is a tale of hate and rage made manifest in a creature of such loathsome features it is seemed born out of hell itself. Listen as the story unfolds! We hope you enjoy. Follow us at Petrol Labs on IG and feel free to follow our host OK. To watch this episode on Youtube click here. Copyright ©2021 Petrol Labs All Rights Reserved Any unauthorized use of this content including but not limited to the distribution for profit or gain will be pursuant toward persecution under state and federal law.

On the heels of Nigeria's 61st Independence Day, OK shares a short story about a revolutionary event with global ramifications that takes place in Nigeria and the discourse a mother and son have about their fundamental beliefs in what it would take for their beloved country to be relieved of the scourage of corruption. We hope you enjoy. Follow us at Petrol Labs on IG and feel free to follow our host OK. To watch this episode on Youtube click here. Copyright ©2021 Petrol Labs All Rights Reserved Any unauthorized use of this content including but not limited to the distribution for profit or gain will be pursuant toward persecution under state and federal law.

Back with another original short story, OK shares Wayfinder. A tale of a young man who is brought face to face with magnificence of creation and called to finish the task started by his ancestors. However due to the beauty of what creation offers, the young man is confronted with the daunting question of if humanity was worthy of the gift creation has to offer. We hope you enjoy. Follow us at Petrol Labs on IG and feel free to follow our host OK. To watch this episode on Youtube click here. Copyright ©2021 Petrol Labs All Rights Reserved Any unauthorized use of this content including but not limited to the distribution for profit or gain will be pursuant toward persecution under state and federal law.

Our host OK shares a few updates from events that transpired since our last episode, recalling the Lox vs Dipset legendary verzuz and other events. OK also breaks down the purpose and vision behind this podcast, recalling his long history of merging storytelling and music for a new narrative expression and thoughts on the science fiction convention. We hope you enjoy. Follow us at Petrol Labs on IG and feel free to follow our host OK. To watch this episode on Youtube click here. Copyright ©2021 Petrol Labs All Rights Reserved Any unauthorized use of this content including but not limited to the distribution for profit or gain will be pursuant toward persecution under state and federal law.

On this episode of Tired of Dreaming, we have a special guest, Nathan. He joins us to share his expertise on Lupe Fiasco's The Cool and the storytelling journey it takes us through. Nathan and OK also Rift, creating a new story of sorts on the spot, developing a narrative about the anti-hero origin story of Kanye West and his reverse-telepathic abilities. We hope you enjoy. Follow us at Petrol Labs on IG and feel free to follow our host OK. To watch this episode on Youtube click here. Copyright ©2021 Petrol Labs All Rights Reserved Any unauthorized use of this content including but not limited to distribution for profit or gain will be pursuant toward persecution under state and federal law.

On this episode OK shares a short story he wrote for a competition where the story had to be set in a dystopian future and feature a heart-shaped locket. Listen to hear OK's take on this story prompt with two siblings who make a discovery that would have life-altering ramifications for them and what remains of humankind. We hope you enjoy. Follow us at Petrol Labs on IG and feel free to follow our host OK. To watch this episode on Youtube click here. Music provided via Streambeats by Harris Heller Copyright ©2021 Petrol Labs All Rights Reserved Any unauthorized use of this content including but not limited to distribution for profit or gain will be pursuant toward persecution under state and federal law.

We're back celebrating Juneteenth with a little excerpt from Virginia Hamilton's - The People Could Fly. Join us as we share our thoughts on this historic day, its significance, and the story we selected to share to commemorate the fact. We hope you enjoy. Follow us at Petrol Labs on IG and feel free to follow our host OK. To watch this episode on Youtube click here. Music provided via Streambeats by Harris Heller Copyright ©2021 Petrol Labs All Rights Reserved Any unauthorized use of this content including but not limited to distribution for profit or gain will be pursuant toward persecution under state and federal law.

We're back with a new short story creating a mythological narrative around an aspect of the black experience. Our host OK shares the Sickled Ones, an insight into the origins of the sickle cell disease and the circumstances of how it came to be. We hope you enjoy. Follow us at Petrol Labs on IG and our feel free to follow our host OK. To watch this episode on Youtube click here. Music provided via Streambeats by Harris Heller Copyright ©2021 Petrol Labs All Rights Reserved Any unauthorized use of this content including but not limited to distribution for profit or gain will be pursuant toward persecution under state and federal law.

In this episode of Tired of Dreaming, Host OK shares a short story about the mythology behind the durag inspired by Baby Keem's recent release, "Durag Activity". Join us as we explore the legacy behind the waves, dips and spins that adorn our heads and how close we were to losing that gift. We hope you enjoy. Follow us at Petrol Labs on IG and our feel free to follow our host OK. To watch this episode on Youtube click here. Music provided via Streambeats by Harris Heller Copyright ©2021 Petrol Labs All Rights Reserved Any unauthorized use of this content including but not limited to distribution for profit or gain will be pursuant toward persecution under state and federal law.

We have so much to cover in this episode of Tired of Dreaming. Host OK shares several movie and show titles we've been keeping our eyes on, some that are coming out as soon as the 29th of April 2021 and some that don't even have a date yet. We cover: Night of the Kings, Zero, Yasuke, Without Remorse, & Sylvie's Love along with highlighting the US release of Bolu Babalola's Love in Color and a semi-in-depth review of Tracy Deonn's Legendborn. We hope you enjoy. Follow us at Petrol Labs on IG and our feel free to follow our host OK. To watch this episode on Youtube click here. Copyright ©2021 Petrol Labs All Rights Reserved Any unauthorized use of this content including but not limited to distribution for profit or gain will be pursuant toward persecution under state and federal law.

In exciting news we unpack the return of Bobby Shmurda's New York Knicks hat, what it means for New York, the Fables of DaBaby as the Niggler and share our thoughts on Michael B Jordan's directorial debut with the release of Creed 3. We hope you enjoy. Follow us at Petrol Labs on IG and our feel free to follow our host OK. To watch this episode on Youtube click here. Copyright ©2021 Petrol Labs All Rights Reserved Any unauthorized use of this content including but not limited to distribution for profit or gain will be pursuant toward persecution under state and federal law.