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
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
MLVC went live in honor of the 20th anniversary of Madonna's "American Life" album! Here is part two of our album deep dive where we discuss the songs Nothing Fails, Intervention, X-Static Process, Mother and Father, Die Another Day, and Easy Ride, as well as experience our very first Podbean live crank phone call.
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Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
It's the 20th anniversary of Madonna's "American Life" album and MLVC goes LIVE to take calls from our listeners and discuss the era and each track on the album.
This is part one of our album deep dive where we discuss the album artwork, the title track (with listener Jack who expertly does the rap!), Hollywood, I'm So Stupid, Love Profusion and Nobody Knows Me.
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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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