Album Deep Dive - 5 - Like A Prayer
The story behind t he recording of Madonna's seminal album, with details of the photoshoot, the singles and a focus on Oh Father.
Nov 24, 2021•58 min•Season 4Ep. 116
Inside The Groove - Madonna’s Music
The story behind Madonna’s most famous songs
Each episode focuses on a particular track or era and discusses the creative process and how the song was received.
With reference to the videos and live performances, the episode often plays snippets from the song’s multitrack session.
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Episodes
Album Deep Dive - 4 You Can Dance
The story behind Madonna's first remix album with special focus on the song Spotlight - plus additional infor about Who's That Girl
Nov 11, 2021•40 min•Season 4Ep. 114
Album Deep Dive - 3 True Blue
The story behind Madonna's third album. With the history of its making, the photoshoot, the design, and special focus on the song Papa Don't Preach.
Oct 29, 2021•40 min•Ep. 111
Album Deep Dive - 2 Like A Virgin
The story behind Madonna's second album. With the history of its making, the photoshoot, the design, and special focus on the song Material Girl
Oct 15, 2021•28 min•Ep. 109
Album Deep Dive - 1 Madonna
The story behind Madonna's 1983 debut album. With the history of its making, the photoshoot, the design and special focus on the song Lucky Star.
Oct 01, 2021•42 min•Season 4Ep. 106
Special Episode - Madonna Covers (with Darren Hayes)
Who has covered her with Golden Kisses and when did Madonna do it better? This episode focusses on a new album of Madonna covers and also talks about the best and not so best covers of Madonna songs from over the years with special guest Darren Hayes.
Sep 10, 2021•46 min•Season 3Ep. 102
Deep Dive - Don‘t Tell Me
Yee-haw! Get ready to line dance in celebration of that folky piece of electronica. But also to hear some of the songs which didn't make the final cut for the Music album on its release in 2000.
Sep 01, 2021•25 min•Season 3Ep. 99
Special Episode -Deeper & Deeper Remixed & Revisited
This episode was first released in February 2021 with part 2 only available to patrons. Now you can listen to both episodes together as a gift on Madonna's birthday. Remember to check out the new merchandise at https://merchify.me/insidethegroove/
Aug 16, 2021•36 min•Season 3Ep. 98
Special Episode - Who‘s That Girl
Revisiting all four songs from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, discussing the movie with the MLVC podcast, talking about the Who's That Girl World Tour with the Immaculate Podcast plus special guests Graham Gremore from Queerty and Rod Thomas of Bright Light Bright Light who plays his cover of Causing A Commotion. Also included are brand new - exclusively for this podcast - covers of other 1987 Madonna tracks by Graingerboy, Kavana, and Darren Hayes. A celebration of Madonna for her 63rd...
Aug 14, 2021•56 min•Season 3Ep. 96
Deep Dive - 4 Minutes
A tonal shift for Madonna with a song which was not only a massive hit for the singer, but brought lots of new fans on board. But it's a divisive track and era with certain fans. I'll be discussing this, telling the story of the recording and mixing and also exploring its use in the TV show Glee.
Jul 31, 2021•24 min•Ep. 95
Deep Dive - Burning Up
This was Madonna's second single, but it didn't have a global release so is not known as widely as some of her bigger hits, despite being a complete banger! Hear the story of its earliest versions plus how Madonna was styled, how the video was made, the special artwork by her friend Martin Burgoyne and much more!
Jul 18, 2021•28 min•Season 3Ep. 92
Deep Dive - Evita (part 3) with The Honest Vocal Coach
The final part of the set of episodes about Evita is a discussion with the Honest Vocal Coach about Madonna's voice as we compare it to the other famous actors to have played the role of Eva Peron.
Jun 30, 2021•24 min•Ep. 91
Deep Dive - Evita (part 2)
The second part of three episodes discussing Madonna's role in this movie and the accompanying soundtrack.
Jun 23, 2021•20 min•Ep. 89
Deep Dive - Evita (part 1)
In the first of three episodes, we discover the history of the musical from concept album to stage show and on to film. You'll find out how Madonna first became involved in the mid 1980s, only to be dropped from the part but, of course, rehired for the final version. You'll get to hear some early versions of the songs by Madonna as well as excerpts from the original album and a rare remix of Buenos Airies.
Jun 12, 2021•21 min•Ep. 87
Guest Episode - Ace of Base 'All That She Wants'
No new Groove episode right now, but don't go without - have an episode from the sister podcast - all about this huge 90s hit from Sweden.
Jun 05, 2021•19 min•Ep. 85
Deep Dive - Beautiful Stranger
The lead single from the soundtrack to the second Austin Powers movie - The Spy Who Shagged me. A popular radio hit and a number one in 4 territories. We discuss the song's origin, its video and the other song Madonna recorded at the same time, with Latin singer Ricky Martin
May 23, 2021•20 min•Season 3Ep. 83
Deep Dive - Hollywood
The second single from the American Life album is a much-loved track by fans and especially for its video and MTV performance. However, it failed to chart in the US, following controversy around the singer. The video also drew criticism and a lawsuit and then there was the Britney kiss. An interesting time in Madonna's career that overshadows what an incredible pop song it is.
May 08, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 81
Deep Dive - Everybody
Madonna’s very first single was the template for all that was to come. With a two-song deal, she recorded it in Chelsea, Manhattan. 39 years later, she is the richest female music artist in the world. Hear the original demo, the multitrack breakdown, and more in this episode which celebrates one year of podcasting.
Mar 29, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 78
Deep Dive - Secret
The first single frrom Madonna's sixth album and a big change in direction for the artist with a laid back launch to the new era. Here's the story of how it came about, along with details of the video and launch promo campaign.
Mar 20, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 76
Something To Remember - Kavana
With multiple Top 40 UK singles including two Top Ten hits, Kavana spent the 1990s working the music business and was also a huge, huge Madonna fan. Recalling stories of their "near miss" and also working with Patrick Leonard, he has some very interesting tales to tell.
Mar 14, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 74
Interview - The Honest Vocal Coach
You may be aware of Georgina aka The Honest Vocal Coach who runs a very popular YouTube channel designed to analyse the vocal styles - good and bad - of many popular singers. This episode takes a fascinating look into how Madonna's voice has developed over her career. Not to be missed!
Mar 04, 2021•32 min•Ep. 72
Something To Remember - H from Steps
An interview with Ian Watkins - aka H from the UK band Steps - he's a big Madonna fan and we talk about how she's touched his life over the years.
Feb 26, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 70
Deep Dive - Deeper and Deeper (part1)
One of Madonna's most loved songs, from its origin on a cassette played to Madonna in Chicago, through to being a high;ight of the Erotica album. This episode discusses everything from Castanets to Plagiarism, via a record shop in Paris.
Feb 15, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 68
Interview - Donna De Lory (part 2)
Starting with Donna's stories of recording the Erotica album in New York, 1992, through to the Girlie Show and beyond - right up until the Madame X era, Donna takes us on her own personal Madonna journey.
Feb 05, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Interview - Donna De Lory (part 1)
An exclusive interview with Madonna's background singer and dancer, Donna Delory. This part explores the era from the Who's That Girl tour to Blond Ambition and Donna's first solo LP.
Jan 30, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 64
Guest Episode - Deee-Lite 'Groove Is In The Heart'
There's no new Madonna episode this week. In its absence, here's an episode from our other podcast, Inside The Hits.
Jan 23, 2021•21 min•Ep. 63
Guest Episode - Pet Shop Boys 'It's A Sin'
There's no new Madonna episode this week. In its absence, here's an episode from our other podcast, Inside The Hits.
Jan 23, 2021•22 min•Ep. 62
Deep Dive - Madonna Against The Music
Since her career began, Madonna has contributed her distinctive vocals to other people's songs and even given away some of her unreleased gems, earning big hits by proxy. With features on hits by Brtiney Speaks, Dua Lipa and Ricky Martin not to mention having the likes of Kylie Minogue, Gary Barlow and Nick Kamen take care of her cast-offs, this episode explores 20 such songs.
Jan 16, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Deep Dive - Bitch I'm Madonna
Love it or hate it - 'Bitch I'm Madonna' was the third single from Madonna's 'Rebel Heart' album in 2015. Hear how it was developed, along with the original demo before Scottish artist Sophie added her own touches to it. There's also discussion about other tracks from the album which changed drastically over time.
Jan 09, 2021•22 min•Ep. 58
Deep Dive - Keep It Together
Released as a single in 1990 and performed as the closing song for Madonna's Blond Ambition tour, it's the single-that-never-was for many territories where it was held back in favour of Vogue. Nonetheless, Keep it Together is one of the highlights from the Like A Prayer album and now we learn more about its recording and hear those individual instruments clearer than ever before.
Jan 03, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 57
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