MLVC: The Madonna Podcast

Remixing Madonna: DJ Dan De Leon

In this episode we are joined by DJ Dan Leon!

We talk to Dan about what it's like to have produced one of the official remixes of "Crave" plus he his work as a sought after international DJ, event promoter and founder of Pump Records.

Dan goes in depth as he shares his Madonna Journey and some close encounters as well.

Check out Dan's work here:

DAN DE LEON (IG TW SNAP @djdandeleon)
PUMP Records (IG TW FB @pumprecords)

YouTube: video.PUMPRECORDS.us

Beatport: shop.PUMPRECORDS.us

https://soundcloud.com/dan-de-leon

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6d0KiI59Uuu3H7LyQyUT9E

 

Alex Magno: Choreographing Madonna

This week we welcome Alex Magno to the podcast!

Alex is a Brazilian born, International director, choreographer and producer who has choreographed two of Madonna's most iconic tours: the Girlie Show and the Drowned World Tour.

Tune in to hear Alex share some amazing stories and insights on what it was like to work with M and how he created some of the amazing dance numbers we all know and love from those shows. 

You can find Alex on Instagram: @alexmagnoofficial or online at alexmagno.com.

Sadonna: Melancholy Madonna Music

This week on the podcast we are joined by Miguel Gutierrez, a choreographer, artist and instructor who's created a transcendent musical project titled Sadonna. 

Sadonna is exactly what it sounds like: sad versions of Madonna songs. We talk with Miguel about how he became a fan of La Ciccone and what inspired him to create his musical homage to the Queen. We also showcase his amazing musical renditions of two of Madonna's classic hits.

For more on Miguel and Sadonna visit https://www.miguelgutierrez.org/sadonna

Find him on Instagram: @aboylikethat 

 

 

The Night I Danced With Madonna

Ever wonder what it's like to dance with Madonna? Well, we finally have Stefan tell his tale!

In this very-special bonus installment of the podcast, guest host Sean Kennedy (a content creator for The History Channel and SyFy), interviews Stefan for the premiere episode of Sean's new web series "My Crush with Fame."

Listen as Stefan reminisces about the magical night he went onstage as the 'Unapologetic Bitch' during Madonna's Rebel Heart Tour, which happened back on September 24th, 2015.

Stefan's experience shows that it's always good to dream big.

To watch the video interview, visit: https://youtu.be/LEXs6EJ8Ivk

To read Stefan's blog post about the night, visit: https://bit.ly/3kyNuVN

Madonna & The Biopic

Tony is back from visiting Madonna's house in London and Stefan has taken his Madame X tour jacket for its first strut of the fall season.

What better reason to get together for a catch-up! 

This week on the podcast we have a chat about Madonna and her upcoming biopic. She's hard at work with Academy-award winning screenplay writer Diablo Cody and they recently revealed all the details on Instagram Live. We also commemorate the one-year anniversary since the beginning of the Madame X tour and the 20th anniversary of the MUSIC album. 

So kick off your cowboy boots, pour yourself a cuppa tea and enjoy!

Madonna's SEX Book

This week we're traveling back in time to one of the most titillating releases in Madonna's career: the SEX book. Published in 1992, with photography by Steven Meisel, SEX depicted a rarely clothed Madonna in various sexual situations alongside a who's who of guest stars -- and the book was a runaway success. Though its release did not go without controversy and backlash, to this day, SEX remains the fastest selling coffee-table book and is one of the most sought-after, out-of-print books in the country. 

So get your riding crop, crack open your spiral bound metal covers and take an unclothed walk down memory lane with us and, of course, Dita Parlo. 

Christian Vincent: Cowboys, Choreography & Madonna

We are thrilled to welcome multi-talented performer Christian Vincent to the podcast!

Christian was the dance captain for Madonna's Drowned World Tour and also appeared in the iconic "Don't Tell Me" video. We talk about becoming a dancer, appearing in movies, off-Broadway and television, including the ground-breaking show Noah's Arc, getting to be one of the first men of color to appear in a Hallmark Christmas movie, and what happens when Madonna tells you to go country line dancing. 

He has choreographed many projects, including the upcoming LIfetime original movie about Salt n Pepa, and has been educating the next generation of dancers in master classes around the world.

You can find Christian on Instagram: @christian.jd.vincent and on the web: christianvincentonline.com

 

The Art of Dance, Hard Candy Fitness and Training Madonna with Marlyn Ortiz

This week, we are excited to welcome Marlyn Ortiz to the podcast!

A New York native, Marlyn is a dancer, choreographer, and aerialist for the stage and screen as well as functioning as Madonna's personal fitness trainer for several years.

We talk about her career-defining roles in De La Guarda, Fuerza Bruta, plus Disney's Tarzan on Broadway, creating fitness regimens for Hard Candy Fitness and what it's like to have danced with Madonna on two of her most enduring tours- Drowned World and Reinvention.

You can visit Marlyn's website: marlynortiz.com and you can work up a sweat with her weekly on her Instagram Live work out sessions- @marlynortiz

Madonna, Poetry & Interstellar Travel with Ben Kline

Prepare yourself for an impressive instant this week, when poet Ben Kline joins us on the podcast.

We discuss Ben's Madonna Journey, how he got into writing poetry and he graces us with a very special Madonna-centric poem titled "Waiting for a Drowned World I Find (a Cento)."

Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Ben, a lifelong Madonna fan, took up yoga before M made it cool and will fight you over the artistic merit of American Life.

His chapbook SAGITTARIUS A* will be published in fall 2020 by Sibling Rivalry Press. 

Read more at https://benklineonline.wordpress.com/ and follow him on Instagram @bentheauthor. 

 

 

Madonna's Birthday

It's Madonna's birthday and there's no better way to celebrate than to get together with an illustrious assortment of special guests paying homage to the Queen of Pop.

 

Donna De Lory sings a mashup of her single "Praying for Love" & Madonna's "I Rise," Bright Light Bright Light covers "Take A Bow," Liberty King goes acoustic on "Amazing," Nadya Ginsburg adds her perfect blend of humor in a special "Madame X Quarantine Diary" Madonnalogue, and songwriter Sarah Hudson joins us to chat about her lyrical contributions to Dua Lipa's "Levitating" remix with Madonna and Missy Elliot.

Come join the party!

 

Donna De Lory

Instagram:@donnadelory

Web: DonnaDeLory.com

 

Bright Light Bright Light

IG: @brightlightx2

Web: brightlightx2.com

 

Nadya Ginsburg

IG: @nadyaginsburg 

Web: nadyaginsburg.com

 

Sarah Hudson

IG: @sarahhudsonxx

Twitter: @SarahHudsonuvs

 

Liberty King

IG: @soveryliberty