MLVC: the Madonna Podcast is your place for all things Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone. Hosted by Stefan Mreczko, Liberty King, Tony Trius & Ben Kline, each episode features an in-depth look at a different aspect of the Queen of Pop’s iconic career. We discuss everything from music, videos, movies & tours, and through various interviews, also take a look at her profound and lasting influence in popular culture and to her millions of fans around the world.
Episodes
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
It's the 15th anniversary of Madonna's Hard Candy album and MLVC is ready to do a deep dive on all things M-Dolla! We discuss our favorite (and not-so-favorite) tracks on the album, and talk about the collaborators Timbaland, Pharrell, and Justin Timberlake, as well as the videos and more! See my booty get down like...
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Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
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.
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Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
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."
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Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
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.
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Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
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.
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Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
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...
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Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
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.
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Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
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 Dangerous Game and more!
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Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
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 M, and about life in Hollywood as an impersonator.
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Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
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 21st, 2023.
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