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
Mar 2, 2023
Mar 2, 2023
50 min
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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Feb 22, 2023
Feb 22, 2023
1hr 22 min
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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Feb 16, 2023
Feb 16, 2023
1hr 9 min
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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Feb 9, 2023
Feb 9, 2023
51 min
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.
Follow Bella on Facebook or Instagram.
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Feb 2, 2023
Feb 2, 2023
31 min
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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Jan 26, 2023
Jan 26, 2023
1hr 17 min
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.
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Jan 19, 2023
Jan 19, 2023
41 min
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*tches...
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Dec 15, 2022
Dec 15, 2022
40 min
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 season five in 2023...)
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Dec 8, 2022
Dec 8, 2022
37 min
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
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Nov 29, 2022
Nov 29, 2022
39 min
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" discussion too.
Follow Artie on Instagram: @artieodaly and visit his website ArtieODaly.com
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