MLVC: The Madonna Podcast

DJ Lina Bradford: Music, Style and Madonna

This week we speak to the inimitable DJ Lina Bradford, who has been a staple of the NYC scene since she performed at Wigstock back in 1994. We delve into her career as an International DJ, Nightlife Visionary, Talk Show Host and Queer Icon.

She shares stories from the dance floor and beyond as well as some Madonna close encounters.

Find Lina at DJLina.com or on Instagram: @thelinabradford

Madonna Fan Party's Neil Symons

Join us this week for a fun and cheeky chat as we welcome Neil Symons to the podcast all the way from London. Neil is the promoter of the long standing Madonna Fan Party at G.A.Y. and has attended over 200+ Madonna concerts and events.

Neil tells us how his extremely popular and long-running Madonna Fan Party got started and shares with us some of his fondest Madonna memories, including recent up-close encounters like purchasing a polaroid and sharing a beer with M during the Madame X tour.

Find Neil on Instagram: @nsph0t0s

Songwriter Sarah Hudson on Katy Perry, Dua Lipa and Madonna

This week we are joined by Grammy-nominated songwriter Sarah Hudson. Sarah is an artist, songwriter and social producer who has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry -- Katy Perry, Camila Cabello, Iggy Azalea, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Erika Jayne, Years and Years and most recently Dua Lipa.

We chat about her solo career as a singer, her time in the electro-group Ultraviolet Sound and helping define the pop music landscape with her songwriting.

We also get into her multiple close encounters with Madonna, including a Madame X tour prayer circle with Katy Perry!

 

You can find Sarah on Instagram: @sarahhudsonxx or Twitter: @SarahHudsonuvs

 

Nadya Ginsburg: Being Madonna

It's an 'Impression Instant' this week as we welcome actor, comedian and writer Nadya Ginsburg to the podcast.

Known for her blend of impressions (Madonna, Cher, Winona Ryder and more!) and stand-up comedy stylings, we have a fun and hilarious conversation about her ascent from the NYC comedy scene to her smash-hit sold-out run in London of her solo show "Anxious & Dangerous!" and, of course, her wonderful YouTube series "Madonnalogues."

Find her on Instagram: @nadyaginsburg and the web: nadyaginsburg.com

Donna De Lory: From Madonna To Mantra

We are beyond excited to be joined by the iconic Donna De Lory this week!

In this extended episode we talk with Donna (IG: @donnadelory) about working with Madonna on six world tours, providing vocal support on many of her albums, Vogue and of course, Truth or Dare.

She also shares her recollections of the long standing partnership/friendship with Niki Haris from the Who's That Girl Tour to their most recent collaboration with Bright Light Bright Light on the single "This Was My House."

Donna's newly released single titled “Diamonds in the sun/We shine” was released on April 16th.

Visit DonnaDeLory.com for more information.

Bright Light Bright Light

On this week's episode we welcome singer-songwriter Rod Thomas, AKA Bright Light Bright Light (IG: @brightlightx2).

Rod shares with us the behind-the-scenes story of his new single "This Was My House" featuring Niki Haris, Donna DeLory & Initial Talk from his forthcoming new album FUN CITY.

Also, Rod tells us all about collaborating with Elton John, Scissor Sisters, Alan Cumming and touring with Cher. Of course, we get into his love of all things Madonna and his weekly gig in NYC-- "Romy and Michele's Dance Party" at Club Cumming (IG: @romymichelenyc) which has now gone virtual.

Kevin Stea: That Rogue Romeo

This week, we speak with Kevin Stea (IG: @kevinstea), an acclaimed dancer/choreographer, actor, singer, director and model who rose to prominence as dance captain and back-up dancer for Madonna's Blond Ambition tour and documentary "Truth or Dare." We talk about his storied career working alongside some of the biggest names in popular music, as well as being featured in movies, television shows and commercials. We get into into it all: Madonna, Showgirls, Strike A Pose, Austin Powers, and his side project as vocalist 'That Rogue Romeo,' and so much more.

 

Madonna's Quarantine Diaries

This week, we discuss Madonna and her Quarantine Diaries with our guest and Friend Of The Podcast, Liberty Rentrop, plus tips on how to get through these crazy times. Also, the MDNA album anniversary gives us a chance to talk about one of Madonna's most recent album releases. And, Liberty gives us a special guitar performance of a deep-cut from Madonna's catalog.

Luis Xtravaganza: From Madonna's Blond Ambition to Werque!

This week is our exclusive interview with Luis Xtravaganza (IG: 1luisxtrava), co-host of the Werque podcast, member of the legendary House of Xtravaganza and of course one of the iconic dancers in Madonna's Blond Ambition Tour, that was also featured in the rock documentary Truth or Dare.

In this enjoyable and revealing conversation, Luis shares his evolution from the Vogue balls in NYC to international recognition as a choreographer and dancer on Madonna's game changing Blond Ambition Tour and beyond.

Luis also tells all about his latest project as co-host of the Werque podcast currently airing wherever podcasts are heard.

Madonna, Like A Love Story

Hold Tight, we've got a packed episode for you!

First, we speak with Academy Award Nominated producer and Prize Winning Novelist Abdi Nazemian (IG: @abdaddy).He's got a lot to say about his love for Madonna and his newest literary offering "Like A Love Story." We talk to Abdi about his Madonna journey and how that inspired his latest novel.

Then, we catch up with Friend Of The Podcast Jonathan Pert (IG: @jonnop) calling in from the UK with his first-hand impressions of the Madame X shows in Lisbon and London.