the Shango Diaries by m. madison
by Monica Madison
Flashback to 2007 when online dating was starting to gain some traction. We meet Monica and Shango, two seasoned Black professionals trying to navigate the dating jungle. We're introduced to the interview dance of questions but these two have a twist of sorts and not adhering to the norm. Let's see how this goes!
Episodes
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EP31: Rollercoaster Week
Monica and Shongo find themselves standing on the edge of a truth they’ve both been avoiding. The silences between them feel louder than the words they manage to speak, and every glance holds questions neither dares to ask. Shongo, steady yet vulnerable, reveals pieces of himself he’s kept locked...
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EP30: Confessions in the Dark
Monica and Shango navigate the messy, beautiful chaos of real love—the kind that tests you, teaches you, and sometimes breaks you before it makes you whole. Under the cover of night, secrets surface, truths spill out, and both are forced to face what it really means to love without limits.
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Messy, Magic, US
Monica stands on emotional ledges—tears at Port Authority, dreams that won’t quit, and love letters dripping with truth. Shango’s voice is her calm in the chaos, her anchor in the storm. From lust-soaked confessions to quiet moments that say everything, This is love in its most human form—messy,...
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the Shango Diaries by m. madison - Week 28
"Love Ain't Always Loud" - Monica sits in the tension between freedom and connection. The tears? Real. The joy? Earned. And the intimacy? Quiet but powerful. She’s not choosing between lust or longing anymore — she’s learning to hold both… with grace. Press play. Let’s talk about what it means to...
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the Shango Diaries by m. madison - Week 27
“And Then He Said It” She wasn’t expecting him to say it. Not like that. Not in the middle of everything. But Shango's words hit like thunder—clear, deep, and damn near dangerous. Now Monica’s got a choice: believe the moment… or brace for the aftermath. This is the shift.
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the Shango Diaries by m. madison - Week 26
Love, Business and Family Dreams: Monica’s inbox is a whole vibe—flirty and full of feels. While Shango’s in L.A. working on an audiobook project, she’s in Brooklyn juggling puppy drama, business moves, and late-night emails that hit like kisses, oh and daring a heffer to call! Love’s getting...
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the Shango Diaries by m. madison - Week 25
Monica dives headfirst into one of the most emotionally charged weeks of her situationship with Shango — a fiery mix of steamy late-night emails, business negotiations, puppy parenting, and passive-aggressive love notes wrapped in sarcasm and seduction. It's May 2008, and while Shango's in L.A....
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the Shango Diaries by m. madison - Week 24
Infatuation has matured into something deeper. A morning gaze, a sermon in church, a sudden jolt in a sleeping body—all became signs. She wasn’t scared anymore. Monica wanted all of it. Him. Shango. The man who taught her patience, discipline...and how to love louder. But in true Shango Diaries...
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the Shango Diaries by m. madison - Week 23
Monica and Shango aren’t just negotiating furniture—they’re negotiating the future. A simple worktable becomes a metaphor for clashing visions: hers, rooted in function and the moment; his, stretching toward legacy and the dream. While Monica’s day spirals with missing tapes and an impromptu…
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the Shango Diaries by m. madison - Week 22
“The Tapes, The Truth, and Ol’ Girl” Monica’s week was already a mess — now the network’s in crisis, the tapes are missing, and execs are breathing down her neck. But nothing hits harder than what she just found out about Shango. Ol’ Girl? She’s real. She’s bold. And she just found out that…
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the Shango Diaries by m. madison - Week 21
Turning Points and Exit Plans - Monica’s star is rising—but the cost is steep. Investor deals, legal drama, and a love unraveling. Looking For Mr. Big is hot. Iron Ring is on fire. Shango still lingers. Still tangled in the sheets, still looming in the shadows—loving her, challenging her, pushing...
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the Shango Diaries by m. madison - Week 20
Monica navigates a shift in her relationship with Shango, as they take a "pause" amid growing tension and uncertainty. While she reassesses her love life, Monica remains focused on her career, wrapping up a project and pitching a reality show idea, all while relying on the support of her friend...
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the Shango Diaries by m. madison - Week 19
Monica is juggling lawsuits, TV drama, motherhood, and a man who disappears like he’s allergic to consistency. In Episode 19 of The Shango Diaries, we ride shotgun through her chaotic world—where one minute she’s bossing up at work, and the next she’s spiraling over a text that never came. Todd’s...
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the Shango Diaries by m. madison - Week 18
Week 18 of The Shango Diaries... Monica’s still holdin’ it down—torn between passion and pressure, deadlines and desire. She’s juggling a love that burns hot and cold, a job that’s countin’ down to zero, and a network tryna strong-arm the whole operation. But with Todd in her corner, a sharp…
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the Shango Diaries by m. madison - Week 17
Monica’s juggling work deadlines, job hunting, and the ever-complicated pull of her relationship with Shango. Passion runs high, old friends like Darryl resurface, and co-parenting tensions linger in the background. With Mal and Todd keeping her grounded, she’s trying to make sense of it all—but…
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the Shango Diaries by m. madison - Week 16
Monica's scent lingers in the sheets. Her heels are scattered across the floor. Lipstick in the medicine cabinet. Shango sees her everywhere... and he knows exactly what she needs. But Monica has her own realizations—connections she never saw before, and a new way to handle Shango. Emails fly,...
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the Shango Diaries by m. madison - Week 15
Episode 15: Mixed Signals & Hard Choices Late-night messages keep coming, but is Monica holding onto something real or just playing herself? With Todd and Kyle in her corner, she’s got some big decisions to make. One wrong move could change everything. Tune in for the latest chapter of The Shango...
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the Shango Diaries by m. madison - Week 14
Monica finally has a moment to breathe after wrapping Iron Ring, but when it comes to love, downtime just means more time to overthink. She and Shango are caught in the same push-and-pull—one minute, she’s all in, the next, she’s questioning if he ever will be. And while Shango keeps her close,...
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the Shango Diaries by m. madison - Week 13
Episode 13: Pressure & Passion Monica’s juggling act is getting real—too real. Work deadlines are relentless, co-parenting is a battlefield, and Shango? He’s pulling her deeper into something she can’t quite define. In this episode, her inbox is flooded with high-stakes production demands, tense...
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the Shango Diaries by m. madison - Week 12
Monica’s juggling it all—running the reality TV game, holding it down with Shango, and navigating co-parenting with her son’s dad. In Episode 12 of The Shango Diaries, her inbox is full of unfiltered truths—love, lust, late-night reflections, and the never-ending hustle. It’s messy, it’s real…
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the Shango Diaries by m. madison - Week 11
Monica’s juggling act continues—single mom life, high-stakes reality TV drama, and the kind of romance that leaves you breathless. Through old emails and letters, we dive deeper into her electric connection with Shango, the late-night confessions, and the heated moments that still linger. But…
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the Shango Diaries by m. madison - Week 10
Monica’s world is a rollercoaster of love, drama, and career hustle. Between producing reality TV, handling her kids, and managing complicated relationships, she barely has time to breathe. And then there’s Shango—her undeniable, magnetic, sometimes frustrating soulmate. Her diary captures it…
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the Shango Diaries by m. madison - Week 9
Monica and Shango are two months in, and the heat is all the way up! Between love letters, deep confessions, and steamy emails, their connection is only getting stronger. But it’s not all sweet—Monica’s juggling work stress and co-parenting drama. As she tries to balance it all, one question...
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the Shango Diaries by m. madison - Week 8
Brooklyn, Babies, and Big Drama This week on The Shango Diaries, Monica’s inbox is spilling tea hotter than her morning coffee. From baby talks to Brooklyn to navigating messy ex drama with Coach, life is coming at her fast. Oh, and don’t forget her grind as a reality TV associate…
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the Shango Diaries by m. madison - Week 7
Monica’s life is popping off! From steamy late-night emails with Shango to planning her son’s birthday bash and leveling up her career, she’s living in a whirlwind of love, ambition, and a whole lot of drama. But when the flames of a rekindled romance start to burn brighter, the lines between...
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the Shango Diaries by m. madison - Week 6
Holiday Hustle & Heart Step into December 2007 as The Shango Diaries takes you behind the scenes of Monica’s fast-paced life. She's rubbing elbows with stars, and chasing deadlines. By night, she’s navigating family time, co-parenting challenges, and fiery romantic entanglements. These email...
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the Shango Diaries by m. madison - Week 5
Step into the fire of passion, chaos, and unfiltered truth with The Shango Diaries—the podcast that’s sexy, messy, and oh-so-relatable. Monica is a boss—career on point and living her truth. Shango? He’s the guy who keeps showing up... and shaking things up. Their love story is like your favorite...
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the Shango Diaries by m. madison - Week 4
It’s December 2007, and their passionate connection is heating up—but so are the arguments. Between intense chemistry, emotional vulnerability, and serious communication breakdowns, things are about to get messy. As secrets unfold, Monica’s past with a guy named “Big” comes back to haunt her, and...
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the Shango Diaries by m. madison - Week 3
In Week 3 of The Shango Diaries, Monica and Shango's electrifying romance intensifies through a series of steamy emails. Their chemistry sizzles with passionate love notes and fiery clashes, revealing Monica's swift dive into commitment—complete with talks of starting a family and hashing out…
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the Shango Diaries by m. madison - Week 2
Monica and Shango redefine vulnerability in the digital age. Their unfiltered emails expose the challenges and triumphs of honest communication, setting boundaries, and building a connection in the early days of online dating. With her support system, led by Todd, Monica takes a leap of faith....
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the Shango Diaries by m. madison - Week 1
Take a nostalgic dive into the email inbox of 2007 with Monica & Shango. This podcast captures the evolution of a connection—from playful, flirty exchanges to heartfelt discussions on love, life, and growth. Monica opens up about her hopes for real partnership while Shango shares his dreams and...
About this show
Flashback to 2007 when online dating was starting to gain some traction. We meet Monica and Shango, two seasoned Black professionals trying to navigate the dating jungle. We're introduced to the interview dance of questions but these two have a twist of sorts and not adhering to the norm. Let's see how this goes!
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