MLVC: The Madonna Podcast

This week MLVC welcomes Jeff Nelson aka JeffreyMixed! Jeff curates a gloriously nostalgic and campy Instagram account AND happens to be a Madonna fan with an an affinity for her song "Causing A Commotion." We chat about what inspired Jeff to start his IG account and find out what prompted his #JusticeForCausingACommotion crusade with a deep dive on the song.  Follow Jeff on Instagram: @JeffreyMixe...

This Week in Ciccone we talk about the recent photo of Madonna working in the studio alongside Swedish songwriter & producer Max Martin! We discuss our hopes and dreams for their collaboration, discuss M's upcoming appearance on the album from Christine & the Queens, and also chat a bit about our MLVC merch, "I'll see you later at the function." Get your MLVC merch on our Redbubble shop   Follow M...

This week we are joined by Paul Kirkland, who danced with Madonna on her Reinvention and Sticky & Sweet tours! We discuss his experiences dancing with Madonna on those shows as well as his years on tour with Christina Aguilera, performing in movies like La La Land and Burlesque and his creative production company 8&1Creative. Follow Paul on IG: @paulkirklandcreative and learn more about 8&1Creativ...

MLVC celebrates Madonna's Ray of Light bonus track "Has To Be" which finally saw its release on digital and streaming platforms! In addition to our deep dive on this gorgeous song, we have "This Week In Ciccone" to discuss the recent Celebration Tour teaser videos, and a chat about potential tour merchandise. Follow MLVC on Instagram: @mlvcpodcast Subscribe to MLVC on our  YouTube channel Donate t...

MLVC does a deep dive on Madonna's song "Skin" from her Ray of Light album. We have a healthy debate about where it ranks amongst the other songs on the album and also give the song a small homage. We discuss the possibility of a new Madonna documentary and chat about Beautiful Stranger and Drowned World/Substitute For Love. So put your hand on my skin and join the party b*tches... Follow MLVC on...

It's the 25th anniversary of Madonna's "Ray of Light" and MLVC goes live to discuss the songs, videos, performances and more with listeners -- including a controversial discussion about "Skin." We also chat about the recent Celebration tour rehearsal photos Madonna has posted and the upcoming American Life EP being released for Record Store day. Follow MLVC on Instagram: @mlvcpodcast Subscribe to...

This week we are joined by Ron Radvinsky, one of the founding members of Madonna's official fan club! What started out as Like A Fanzine, eventually became ICON, and Ron tells us the origin story for both the magazine and the official fan club. He also talks about his multiple run-ins with Madonna, auditioning for the Blond Ambition tour, attending the Truth or Dare premiere, working as a PA for D...

This week MLVC is joined by Madonna look-a-like Bella Vlasis, otherwise known as "Madonna Double." Bella first started impersonating Madonna back in 1985 and has made a successful career out of it, working consistently to this very day working both as 'Madonna' and WITH the real Madonna on various projects throughout the years. We hear some wonderful stories about Bella's up-close encounters with...

Madonna's Celebration Tour is shaping up to be THE concert event of 2023 (and beyond)! We discuss the newly added dates, theorize about more dates in 2024, and wonder about the likelihood of Madonna including her song Rescue Me on the setlist. We also celebrate MLVC podcast's Queerties nomination at this year's Queerty Awards in the Best Podcast category! Vote for free every day until February 21s...

MLVC goes LIVE for the first time of Season Five to talk about some very important things! Namely, the challenges of dealing with Ticketmaster while trying to get Madonna tour tickets... We also take calls from listeners to ask everybody what songs they are desperately seeking on the upcoming Celebration tour setlist. Follow MLVC on Instagram: @mlvcpodcast Subscribe to MLVC on our  YouTube channel...

MLVC returns for our fifth year of podcasting! And what better way to begin the season than by talking about Madonna's new tour! We discuss all the details over the Celebration Tour from the announcement video with Amy Schumer, Lil Wayne and others playing Truth or Dare with M, to the dates of the tour and what shows we are attending, to the artwork for the tour and more! Welcome to the party b*tc...

This week, MLVC is celebrating the end of our fourth year of podcasting about Madonna! We have a big ol chat about the SEX book reissue and the party at Art Basel, discuss some other pressing topics on "This Week In Ciccone" and commemorate the festive time of year with a special MLVC poem. Join us and Mistress Dita for our final podcast episode of 2022! (and don't worry... we'll be back for seaso...

This week on the show we are joined by YouTuber HBK Luke! Luke became a fan of Madonna's music, videos and tours after he began recording YouTube reaction videos last year. We talk about Luke's Madonna journey, hear about his love for her energy and dazzling live performances, and learn how Madonna's artistry still can entice new fans even today! Visit Luke on YouTube and on IG: @hbkluke23 Follow...

This week we are joined by actor and writer Artie O'Daly whose recent YouTube sketch "Do you speak Madonna?" has garnered global acclaim amongst Madonna fans. We speak to him about the inspiration behind the sketch and the experience fans have with the Madonna of "then" versus "now." We also have a chat about Artie's experience on Gilmore Girls and squeeze in a small "And Just Like That" discussio...

This Week In Ciccone we discuss the Queen's latest reinvention and the official welcome of Auburndonna! Madonna has been busy voting, dressing as royalty for Halloween, taking in the latest Kendrick Lamar show in London, and causing controversy with a dog bowl -- and we talk about all of it! We also discuss Evan Rachel Wood as M in the Weird Al biopic and the new EP from daughter Lourdes. Follow M...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be on set for a Madonna music video? This week MLVC welcomes Avery Jackman, who was one of the background actors for Madonna's Hung Up remix video with Tokischa! Avery tells us all about being up close and personal with the Queen while filming into the wee hours of the morning in Washington Heights. Follow Avery on Instagram: @aver_ray Follow MLVC on Instag...

MLVC welcomes back to the podcast songwriter & music producer Stephen Bray for a solo interview! We had so many questions about Stephen's work with Madonna that he graciously agreed to join us again for another talk. We discuss the music he did with Madonna, do a deep dive on all of the unreleased songs that he's collaborated on with her, and also ask about his work on the award-winning Color Purp...

We have a bonus "This Week In Ciccone" for you with Jim Gormley, an MLVC listener and recent Tiktok star of a viral video about Madonna being his gay awakening. Stefan and Jim discuss Madonna's recent Tiktok live with Terri Jo (and her love for wine & Balenciaga), and about Jamie King joining Madonna to review what appears to be a stage layout for M's 2023 tour! Follow MLVC on Instagram and Twitte...

Madonna's Erotica album is turning 30 years old and MLVC is paying musical tribute! We wish Mistress Dita a very happy 'dirty thirty' with cover songs from Niki Haris & Donna De Lory, and Australian cabaret artist Aaron Collis present some gorgeous covers, and our very own Liberty King & Stefan work their audio production magic to get in on the fun as well. "Give it up, do as I say," and enjoy the...

We speak with Australian Aaron Collis about his forthcoming cabaret show titled "Madonna Made Me Gay" which will premiere next month in Adelaide, Australia. And there is a special bonus "This Week In Ciccone" to discuss what appears to be our first listen at the Madonna & Sickick collaboration! We discuss this Madonna Pop Emergency and dissect the 9-second clip M posted on Instagram as well as how...

This Week In Ciccone we get together to discuss the latest music video from Madonna! Tokischa joins M in an all-out party on the streets of Washington Heights with lots of gyrating and tongue-kissing to boot. We also discuss the fun Pinkdonna had at fashion week and the various musicians she's been seen cavorting alongside. Follow MLVC on Instagram and Twitter: @mlvcpodcast Donate to the podcast:...

We are thrilled to be joined by the members of Breakfast Club: Dan Gilroy, Ed Gilroy, Gary Burke and Stephen Bray! Madonna got her start playing drums in this band;  we discuss how that happened, how the band evolved after M left to pursue her solo career and about the release of the bands first new song in 35 years! You'll be right on track after this conversation... Follow them on Instagram @bre...

On today's show we are joined by special guest Jamal Story! Jamal landed one of the coveted spots to be a dancer for Madonna's Drowned World Tour and he tells us all about his experience on the road with her. We also discuss his many tours dancing with Cher, performing on Broadway with the Color Purple musical, and hear about how he became a published author.  You can find more about Jamal at Jama...

It's a special day for MLVC: Tony is back from sabbatical! And we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than to have a conversation about Madonna's Finally Enough Love 50 remix compilation. We chat about M's impressive chart stats, our favorite remixes on the album and more. Follow MLVC on Instagram and Twitter: @mlvcpodcast Donate to the podcast: https://venmo.com/mlvcpodcast or on our Crow...

"This Week In Ciccone" we discuss the return of Pinkdonna! And not only is Madonna experimenting with her hair color -- she's also bleached her eyebrows again! We discuss M's 50 Questions video, her filming a music video for the Hung Up remix with Tokischa, and so much more! Follow MLVC on Instagram and Twitter: @mlvcpodcast Donate to the podcast: https://venmo.com/mlvcpodcast or on our Crowdfundi...