Best Monroejones Podcasts (2024)

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Chapter 33: Home 31:03

1y ago31:03

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Grand Finale. Original song: Long As I Got My Music, by Kandace Springs. “My Name Is Sheba,” is the twice monthly fictional saga of iconic jazz/R&B artist, Sheba Hawkins, who rose from obscurity as an orphan, to superstardom, and the music she created along the way. It’s also about the creative life, and the beautiful struggle… a different kind of …

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Chapter 32: My Name Is Sheba 27:55

1y ago27:55

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Sheba tours the album, and lands a performing slot at the Grammy Awards. Original song: My Name Is Sheba, Kandace Springs. “My Name Is Sheba,” is the twice monthly fictional saga of iconic jazz/R&B artist, Sheba Hawkins, who rose from obscurity as an orphan, to superstardom, and the music she created along the way. It’s also about the creative life…

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Chapter 31: Worlds Collide 25:20

1y ago25:20

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Sheba finishes her album, and crosses paths with Rusty. “My Name Is Sheba,” is the twice monthly fictional saga of iconic jazz/R&B artist, Sheba Hawkins, who rose from obscurity as an orphan, to superstardom, and the music she created along the way. It’s also about the creative life, and the beautiful struggle… a different kind of story. “My Name I…

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Chapter 30: All In 25:47

1+ y ago25:47

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Sheba meets her biological parents! “My Name Is Sheba,” is the twice monthly fictional saga of iconic jazz/R&B artist, Sheba Hawkins, who rose from obscurity as an orphan, to superstardom, and the music she created along the way. It’s also about the creative life, and the beautiful struggle… a different kind of story. “My Name Is Sheba” is written …

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Chapter 29: Second Chances 26:23

1+ y ago26:23

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Sylvia Rheem offers Sheba a deal, promising that, this time around, it will be different. They will call the shots together, and make the record Sheba wants to make. Now being the head of the label, Sylvia has the control she needs to see Sheba’s project through. Burg and Colette hear about this new artist “Sheba,” and have a hunch. Do they pursue …

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Chapter 28: I’m Big 24:04

1+ y ago24:04

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Sheba withdraws, and pours herself into her role as Creative Director at Branford. Although she continues to make music on her own, she works for years at the children’s home, convinced her shot at being an artist has passed her by…until she receives a text from Sylvia Rheem. “My Name Is Sheba,” is the twice monthly fictional saga of iconic jazz/R&…

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Chapter 27: The Benefit Of The Doubt 25:08

1+ y ago25:08

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All’s well on the date until, on the way home, Rusty decides to tell Sheba he knows who her biological parents are. He spills his heart to Sheba in a letter. Sheba shuts down. Rusty reveals to Birdie that he’s been offered a job at Boeing, in Virginia. “My Name Is Sheba,” is the twice monthly fictional saga of iconic jazz/R&B artist, Sheba Hawkins,…

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Intermission Short: Dystopian Love Song 11:00

1+ y ago11:00

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“World To Me” Song Link: https://vimeo.com/506272362 “My Name Is Sheba,” is the twice monthly fictional saga of iconic jazz/R&B artist, Sheba Hawkins, who rose from obscurity as an orphan, to superstardom, and the music she created along the way. It’s also about the creative life, and the beautiful struggle… a different kind of story. “My Name Is S…

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Chapter 26: The Pizza Spot 23:16

1+ y ago23:16

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Rusty and Sheba go out—It’s a date! “My Name Is Sheba,” is the twice monthly fictional saga of iconic jazz/R&B artist, Sheba Hawkins, who rose from obscurity as an orphan, to superstardom, and the music she created along the way. It’s also about the creative life, and the beautiful struggle… a different kind of story. “My Name Is Sheba” is written …

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Chapter 25: Where To Now? 24:17

1+ y ago24:17

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Sheba gets dropped from the label. It rocks her world, and sends her to a dark, introspective place. Rusty and Birdie are there to help her pick up the pieces. “My Name Is Sheba,” is the twice monthly fictional saga of iconic jazz/R&B artist, Sheba Hawkins, who rose from obscurity as an orphan, to superstardom, and the music she created along the w…

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The Story Behind The Story (Part 2) with Kandace Springs 31:57

1+ y ago31:57

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“My Name Is Sheba,” is the twice monthly fictional saga of iconic jazz/R&B artist, Sheba Hawkins, who rose from obscurity as an orphan, to superstardom, and the music she created along the way. It’s also about the creative life, and the beautiful struggle… a different kind of story. “My Name Is Sheba” is written around the original music from the a…

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Chapter 24: Feels Like Home 21:04

1+ y ago21:04

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Sheba visits Birdie and Rusty at the children’s home in Brooklyn. It’s the first time she’s been back to Branford since she was a little girl. She spends the day making the rounds, they hang in the cellar as Sheba reconnects with the old upright piano, then they go to Birdie’s house. “My Name Is Sheba,” is the twice monthly fictional saga of iconic…

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Chapter 23: So Close 22:55

1+ y ago22:55

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Sheba meets Burg! They end up working together in the studio, and collaborating on one of Sheba’s songs. Original song: Simple Things, by Kandace Springs. “My Name Is Sheba,” is the twice monthly fictional saga of iconic jazz/R&B artist, Sheba Hawkins, who rose from obscurity as an orphan, to superstardom, and the music she created along the way. I…

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Chapter 22: Simple Things 28:04

1+ y ago28:04

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Sheba finds herself at odds with her producer, Beat Vin, who keeps pushing for Sheba to be anyone other than who she really is. Sheba decides to humor him, and come up with the worst song she can think of on the spot. He loves it. Original song: Cat Fight, by Kandace Springs. “My Name Is Sheba,” is the twice monthly fictional saga of iconic jazz/R&…

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Chapter 21: Hello Luna 32:50

1+ y ago32:50

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Sheba graduates high school from Clearwood Academy, signs with RMLG, moves to New York, and begins work on her first album. They surround her with music industry veterans, who try to make Sheba conform to their vision of a “hit” artist. Original song: A Girl Could Get Used To This, by Kandace Springs. “My Name Is Sheba,” is the twice monthly fictio…

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The Story Behind The Story (Part 1) 28:21

1+ y ago28:21

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“My Name Is Sheba,” is the twice monthly fictional saga of iconic jazz/R&B artist, Sheba Hawkins, who rose from obscurity as an orphan, to superstardom, and the music she created along the way. It’s also about the creative life, and the beautiful struggle… a different kind of story. “My Name Is Sheba” is written around the original music from the a…

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Chapter 20: Good-bye Shelli 24:05

1+ y ago24:05

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Sheba and Sheila Dull have a major confrontation. Sheba now knows and accepts who she is, and the path ahead. They come to an understanding. Sylvia Rheem calls to say that the label meeting was a huge success. She’s got full support, and wants to plan for Sheba’s signing, and ascent as an artist. “My Name Is Sheba,” is the twice monthly fictional s…

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Chapter 19: Pinch Me 29:51

2y ago29:51

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Sheba, Tula, and Jay are chauffeured to New York, courtesy of RM Label Group. They spend the day wooing Sylvia Rheem, Paul Fairway, Don Latham, and the staff. Original song: I Don’t Want Love Anymore, by Kandace Springs. “My Name Is Sheba,” is the twice monthly fictional saga of iconic jazz/R&B artist, Sheba Hawkins, who rose from obscurity as an o…

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Chapter 18: Sylvia Rheem Makes Her Move 22:13

2y ago22:13

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Sheba meets Sylvia Rheem. Sylvia invites Sheba to New York to spend the day at the label. However, Sheila and Brad Dull do not approve of Sheba’s pursuit of music. So, she plots to skip school with her best friend Tula, and make the trip. “My Name Is Sheba,” is the twice monthly fictional saga of iconic jazz/R&B artist, Sheba Hawkins, who rose from…

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Chapter 17: Carter Meets Birdie 22:11

2y ago22:11

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Carter Baird goes snooping for the deeper story, landing at Branford, and meeting Birdie and Rusty. Sheba’s life and path start to emerge as she takes stock of her friends at school, J-Wax Records, reconnecting with Rusty and Birdie, and her growing fanbase. Sylvia Rheem reaches out. “My Name Is Sheba,” is the twice monthly fictional saga of iconic…

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Intermission Episode: LIFE OF WEEN 25:27

2y ago25:27

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In this, our second intermission episode we’re once again doing something a little different. It’s kind of a palette cleanser. I hope you like it. It’s a new concept for a series called, “I Had This…”, as in I had this house, this car, this one teacher. Or, in the case of this episode, “I Had This Dog.” We all have those quirky standout stories we …

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Chapter 16: Sweet Sixteen 24:54

2y ago24:54

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We check in with Burgundy and Blue on their world tour, as their G550 reaches cruising altitude. Burg reveals more to Carter Baird in a late night, off-the-record conversation. Sheba sells out a 3,000 seat amphitheater through tickets they sold at the record store, after grassroots marketing, and catches the attention of major label exec, Sylvia Rh…

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Chapter 15: A Shepherd's Heart 29:49

2y ago29:49

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Sheba, now a teenager working in a record store in Philadelphia, reconnects with Rusty after they catch up in a nearby diner. They talk until sunset, Rusty filling her in on Branford, and Sheba taking it all in. Both inwardly process the moment, and the fact that they are no longer kids, but young adults who are attracted to each other. Rusty strug…

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Chapter 14: The Dull Life 23:34

2y ago23:34

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Sheba settles into life with her adoptive family. But it quickly becomes evident that neither party is actually who the other thought them to be. As Sheba struggles to maintain her identity, she finds a quirky group of kids at school, who become her tribe. As the Dull’s basically leave Sheba to her own device, she begins writing, recording, and pos…

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Chapter 13: Exile 23:11

2y ago23:11

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We catch up with Sheba’s biological parents Burg and Colette, of Burgundy and Blue, through their Vanity Fair interview with Carter Baird. Burg and Colette, we find, have masked the pain of their loss, with the pursuit of success. By channeling their pain through the beauty of well-crafted words and melody, they’ve now reached the pinnacle of stard…

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Chapter 12: A Real Family 29:14

2y ago29:14

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Just as Sheba begins to find her way, and forge relationships with those who love her for the quirky little girl she is, she meets her adoptive family. Enter Brad And Sheila Dull. “My Name Is Sheba,” is the biweekly fictional saga of iconic jazz/R&B artist, Sheba Hawkins, who rose from obscurity as an orphan, to superstardom, and the music she crea…

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Chapter 11: What Goes Around 25:09

2y ago25:09

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After discovering Dr. Horowitz’s evil intent to make Sheba her experiment, Rusty, at great risk to himself and others, plots her downfall. “My Name Is Sheba,” is the biweekly fictional saga of iconic jazz/R&B artist, Sheba Hawkins, who rose from obscurity as an orphan, to superstardom, and the music she created along the way. It’s also about the cr…

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Chapter 10: Rusty Comes Home 25:32

2y ago25:32

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Rusty Decker, troubled kid, and a victim of the system, finds himself back in Branford for the fourth time, after living by his wits on the street. His friendship with Birdie, and fascination with Sheba, begin to warm Rusty’s heart, win his trust, and change his life. Rusty notices a concerning transformation happening from within: he’s beginning t…

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Chapter 9: Sheba Strikes A Chord 23:14

2y ago23:14

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Sheba begins to secretly explore her music on the old upright piano, as she sneaks in and out of the cellar. She learns to play the system, and appease the doctor, but unbeknownst to her, she’s discovered by the groundskeeper, John Bird. “My Name Is Sheba,” is the biweekly fictional saga of iconic jazz/R&B artist, Sheba Hawkins, who rose from obscu…

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Chapter 8: My Best Friend 28:32

2y ago28:32

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Dr. Vivian Horowitz, published child psychiatrist, emerges as Sheba’s full-blown antagonist, But by her pressure tactics, she unwittingly pushes Sheba into deeper self-discovery, and a knowledge of her path, when Sheba stumbles onto the old piano in the cellar. “My Name Is Sheba,” is the biweekly fictional saga of iconic jazz/R&B artist, Sheba Hawk…

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Chapter 7: Creative Life Beautiful Struggle 26:58

2+ y ago26:58

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Sheba’s early days at the orphanage. Her peculiarities, and the staff’s struggle to make her conform, and “fit in,” as a “normal” child. This chapter explores Sheba’s nature as a creative, how she sees the world, and the polarization that occurs when adults with opposing views, attempt to use Sheba to prove out their philosophical theories. “My Nam…

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Intermission: Doing Things That Might Not Work 12:26

2+ y ago12:26

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“My Name Is Sheba,” is the biweekly fictional saga of iconic jazz/R&B artist, Sheba Hawkins, who rose from obscurity as an orphan, to superstardom, and the music she created along the way. It’s also about the creative life, and the beautiful struggle… a different kind of story. “My Name Is Sheba” is written around the original music from the album …

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Chapter 6: At What Cost 32:03

2+ y ago32:03

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Burg and Colette receive a surprise visit from Child Protective Services rep, Laura Steward. Their discouragement and despair at an all-time high, Burg and Colette are convinced that they are unfit parents. Tearfully, they relinquish their baby, Sheba to Amanda Trensdale, at the Branford Home for Children. “My Name Is Sheba,” is the biweekly fictio…

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Chapter 5: Thank You Jewel 20:22

2+ y ago20:22

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Burg rushes to the airport after finding out about a plane crash involving a family member. Colette stays behind with Sheba. She holds her breath, and her baby, as they await word on the fate of their loved one. Could the traumatic events, and struggle to make ends meet, prove to be too much for the fledgling young family? “My Name Is Sheba,” is th…

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Chapter 4: Sheba Makes Three 21:05

2+ y ago21:05

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Burg finds himself in a major confrontation with his dad, when he shares the news about he and Colette, and their decision to pursue a career in music. Oh…and there’s something else that happens too. Tune in for the arrival of our protagonist, Sheba! “My Name Is Sheba,” is the twice monthly fictional saga of iconic jazz/R&B artist, Sheba Hawkins, w…

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Chapter 3: The Perfect Day 20:04

2+ y ago20:04

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Burg and Colette decide to pay a visit to Colette’s mom, Jewel, in Louisville. The three spontaneous creatives embark on an adventure that ends with a life-changing event. It’s a big step for Burg and Colette, and they are encouraged and eternally grateful for Colette’s mom being in their corner. “My Name Is Sheba,” is the twice monthly fictional s…

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Chapter 2: Love Is All We Have 20:45

2+ y ago20:45

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Burg gets carried away by a surprise visit from his college buddies, while Colette waits nervously for him to show up for their gig at Dizzy’s. He receives a revelation while out on a bender. Will he make it to the gig? More importantly, how will he explain it all to Colette? Original song in this chapter: Love Is All We Have, by Kandace Springs. “…

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Chapter 1: The Disease 19:46

2+ y ago19:46

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We open with Sheba, as she begins her interview with Carter Baird, of Vanity Fair. It’s an account of her life-story, starting with her parents, Burg Hawkins and Colette Blue, members of the duo, Burgundy and Blue. Chapter one chronicles the early days of her parents’ relationship: the meeting, the music, the relationship. Follow along as they navi…

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My Name Is Sheba Trailer 3:29

2+ y ago3:29

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“My Name Is Sheba,” is the twice monthly fictional story of iconic jazz/R&B artist, Sheba Hawkins, a young artist, who created a musical masterpiece. An album that sounds like the iconic records that become the soundtracks of our lives. Except, this one never saw the light of day—until now. In this story, her music’s finally being unearthed like bu…

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