It's a special day for MLVC: Tony is back from sabbatical! And we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than to have a conversation about Madonna's Finally Enough Love 50 remix compilation. We chat about M's impressive chart stats, our favorite remixes on the album and more. Follow MLVC on Instagram and Twitter: @mlvcpodcast Donate to the podcast: https://venmo.com/mlvcpodcast or on our Crowdfunding page: https://patron.podbean.com/mlvcpodcast Listen to more episodes on Spotify/Apple/Amazo...
Sep 14, 2022•24 min•Season 4Ep. 35
"This Week In Ciccone" we discuss the return of Pinkdonna! And not only is Madonna experimenting with her hair color -- she's also bleached her eyebrows again! We discuss M's 50 Questions video, her filming a music video for the Hung Up remix with Tokischa, and so much more! Follow MLVC on Instagram and Twitter: @mlvcpodcast Donate to the podcast: https://venmo.com/mlvcpodcast or on our Crowdfunding page: https://patron.podbean.com/mlvcpodcast Listen to more episodes on Spotify/Apple/Amazon/Goog...
Sep 08, 2022•41 min•Season 4Ep. 34
We conclude our Madonna Summer Movie Series with another quintessential Madonna film, the 1987 classic "Who's That Girl." We do a deep dive into the movie, hear from Coati Mundi himself (aka Raoul) who tells us a never heard story from on set, and also act out a scene from the imaginary sequel -- "Who's That Girl: Nikki's Revenge." So grab your tutu and fire engine red lipstick, hop in Mommy's Rolls and take a trip back to Nikki Finn's world. Follow MLVC on Instagram and Twitter: @mlvcpodcast Do...
Aug 31, 2022•41 min•Season 4Ep. 33
We are thrilled to be joined this week by director James Foley! James has directed amazing film and tv, but for Madonna fans, he'll be known as the man who directed her "Who's That Girl" movie as well as her music videos for Live To Tell, Papa Don't Preach and True Blue. We talk about James' experience on set of those music videos, about his time directing Sean Penn in "At Close Range" and of course, what it was like working with Madonna and a cougar on the streets of NYC for WTG. Follow James F...
Aug 25, 2022•58 min•Season 4Ep. 32
We are thrilled to welcome Vincent Paterson, the legendary choreographer and director who has worked with Madonna, Michael Jackson, Bjork, Diana Ross, Whitney Houston, and within the movie and tv commercial industries. We talk all about Vincent's work choreographing M's Pepsi Commercial, her Express Yourself video, the Blond Ambition tour, the Vogue VMA's performance, the Evita film, and about his forthcoming book detailing his stories from working with some of the biggest legends in entertainme...
Aug 18, 2022•51 min•Season 4Ep. 31
It's MLVC's 4th annual Madonna Birthday Tribute episode! And we are packed with amazing contributions from some very talented people. Join Niki Haris, Donna De Lory, Kiley Dean, Bobby Blue, Steph Amoroso, Ruby the Rabbitfoot, and Madonna Fan Party Leader Neil Symons as they pay homage to Madonna for her very special day. Follow these wonderful artists on Instagram for more information about them and their upcoming projects: @nikiharisoffical, @donnadelory, @bobbybluemusic, @stephamoroso, @rubyth...
Aug 15, 2022•27 min•Season 4Ep. 30
Finally Enough Skate! Madonna laced up her roller skates and hit the DiscOasis rink in NYC, and MLVC was there in-person to enjoy all the Confessions-style realness. Stefan speaks with fellow attendees Chris, Eduardo and Michael about trying not to break an arm while roller skating alongside the Queen and legendary music producer Nile Rodgers! Get your disco Vogue on with bonus installment of This Week In Ciccone. Follow MLVC on Instagram and Twitter: @mlvcpodcast Donate to the podcast: https://...
Aug 12, 2022•30 min•Season 4Ep. 29
This Week In Ciccone we are talking about the pop culture moment that just occurred: Madonna collaborating with Beyoncé on a remix of Break My Soul. Madonna lent her song Vogue to be used in an amazing remix of Beyoncé's new single and fans were gagging! We were also treated to a studio version of Madonna's collaboration with Saucey Santana titled "Material Gworrllllll!" Makeup artist and hairstylist joins Stefan to discuss, so enjoy our chat about Queen Muthadonna and Queen B! Follow MLVC on In...
Aug 08, 2022•21 min•Season 4Ep. 28
For the second film of our Madonna Summer Movie Series we get together to discuss "Shanghai Surprise" from 1986! The movie sees Madonna teaming up with then-husband Sean Penn in an action-adventure comedy set in 1930s Shanghai. We talk all about the movie, the lackluster critical reception to the film and all of the drama that took place behind the cameras as well! Follow MLVC on Instagram and Twitter: @mlvcpodcast Donate to the podcast: https://venmo.com/mlvcpodcast or on our Crowdfunding page:...
Jul 26, 2022•42 min•Season 4Ep. 27
This week on the show we welcome Paul Mitchell who is the founder and editor of Women In Pop magazine and has worked in the media in Australia and the UK for over twenty years. Women In Pop was born out of Paul's frustration of how female musicians are regularly sidelined by the media, the industry and the public with their spectacular talent, creativity and ability to shape the society around us routinely ignored in favor of their looks, fashion or personal lives. Madonna is making her second a...
Jul 19, 2022•49 min•Season 4Ep. 26
This week we are joined by special guest Nick Adams! Nick is an actor, singer, dancer who originated the role of Adam/Felicia in the Broadway musical "Priscilla Queen of the Desert" where his character -- who was obsessed with Madonna -- sang several iconic songs from the Queen. We talk about his life on the Broadway stage, discuss filming his new movie "Fire Island" (now streaming on Hulu), what it's like singing Lucky Star in your underwear, and more! Follow Nick on IG: @thenickadams Follow ML...
Jul 07, 2022•52 min•Season 4Ep. 25
Madonna sashayed her way back onto the stage at Terminal 5 in NYC to kick off Pride weekend and officially launch the 16-track release of her "Finally Enough Love" remix compilation. It was a wonderful performance from the Queen and Stefan speaks with three people who attended the show that night to recap everything that went down, including new reworks of two of her classics, Hung Up and Material Girl. And speaking of Material Girl, make sure to stick around until the end of the episode... Foll...
Jun 29, 2022•43 min•Season 4Ep. 24
We kick off our "Madonna Summer Movie Series" with THE definitive Madonna movie: Desperately Seeking Susan! We do a deep dive into all things DSS with a look at the cast, the fashion, the music and of course, the quotes! Grab your pyramid jacket, Nefertiti earrings and a bag of cheese puffs and take a stroll down St Marks Place in 1985 with us, Susan and Roberta! Follow MLVC on Instagram and Twitter: @mlvcpodcast Donate to the podcast: https://venmo.com/mlvcpodcast or on our Crowdfunding page: h...
Jun 22, 2022•52 min•Season 4Ep. 23
Comedian, Actor and Madonna Impersonator Nadya Ginsburg returns to the podcast for a fun "This Week In Ciccone." We chat about Madonna attending the wedding of Britney Spears, the announcement of Julia Garner as M for the forthcoming biopic, and a bit about Lola, Rocco and the struggle Madonna faces as a woman in pop music. Follow Nadya on IG: @nadyaginsburg and visit her Linktree for more information: https://linktr.ee/nadyaginsburg Donate to the podcast: https://venmo.com/mlvcpodcast or become...
Jun 14, 2022•44 min•Season 4Ep. 22
This week we are joined by singer, poet and actor Cyndi Dawson. Cyndi had the opportunity to be Madonna's stand-in during the filming of the "Who's That Girl" movie back in 1987! We talk all about her experience on-set during the movie, how Madonna influenced and inspired Cyndi in her own career as a singer and performer, and also hear Cyndi's thoughts on women in music, and so much more! You can find Cyndi's music on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCynz and follow her on Twitter: @CyndiCy...
Jun 09, 2022•56 min•Season 4Ep. 21
Madonna recently went "live" on TikTok for the very first time with DJ Sickick, so we decided to get together for another "This Week In Ciccone" to discuss everything that went down. We chat about their Frozen on Fire release, Sickick's desire to remix other Madonna songs, the possibility of the two creating an original song, and the news that M is performing in NYC for Pride 2022! Finally enough love! Follow MLVC on Instagram and Twitter: @mlvcpodcast Donate to the podcast: https://venmo.com/ml...
May 26, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Get your blockchains ready! This Week In Ciccone we get together to discuss Madonna's NFT collaboration with artist Beeple titled "Mother of Creation." We do a deep dive on each of the one-minute films, discussing the content and the controversy the pieces have generated, as well as the charities to which Madonna is donating all the proceeds. We also chat about Madonna's Twitter hangout and her rare emotional moment during that interview. Follow MLVC on Instagram and Twitter: @mlvcpodcast Donate...
May 18, 2022•31 min•Season 4Ep. 19
This week we welcome Akasia Ruthy Inchaustegui to the podcast! Akasia danced with Madonna on both the Girlie Show and the Drowned World Tour, and also in the music video for Human Nature. She tells us all about her time dancing alongside M and other iconic artists, and about her life in movement and choreography. Follow Akasia Ruthy on IG: @akasia.ruthy Follow MLVC on Instagram and Twitter: @mlvcpodcast Donate to the podcast: https://venmo.com/mlvcpodcast or on our Crowdfunding page: https://pat...
May 13, 2022•54 min•Season 4Ep. 18
This Week In Ciccone we get together to discuss Madonna performing with Maluma in Medellin! Liberty, Tony and Stefan chat about the late night experience watching Papi Juancho in his hometown in Colombia and the surprise guest appearance of Madame X to sing and dance alongside him. Follow MLVC on Instagram and Twitter: @mlvcpodcast Donate to the podcast: https://venmo.com/mlvcpodcast or on our Crowdfunding page: https://patron.podbean.com/mlvcpodcast Listen to more episodes on Spotify/Apple/Amaz...
May 05, 2022•40 min•Season 4Ep. 17
This week we welcome Australian Drag Queen Royalty Maxi Shield! Maxi was on the very first season of Drag Race Down Under and also had the distinct honor of being the very last Unapologetic Bitch for Madonna's Rebel Heart Tour in Australia. We chat about Maxi's early beginnings in drag, about her Madonna experiences throughout the years, and also about her time on Drag Race Down Under. You can find Maxi online at maxidragqueen.com or on Instagram: @maxishield Follow MLVC on Instagram and Twitter...
Apr 29, 2022•57 min•Season 4Ep. 16
MLVC goes live to celebrate four years of podcasting about Madonna! We take some calls from listeners, chat about the Queen, and feature the world premiere of our original song "We Love Madonna" produced by co-host Stefan, featuring lead vocals by Liberty King and some spoken word by Michael Politakis. Lyrics by Liberty & Stefan. Thanks to everyone for joining us in our podcasting journey these past four years! Here's to many more! Follow MLVC on Instagram and Twitter: @mlvcpodcast Donate to...
Apr 18, 2022•57 min•Season 4Ep. 15
This week we welcome writer Marc Andrews to the show! Marc worked for Smash Hits (both in Australia and the UK) between 1988-1995 and has been writing for DNA Magazine for the last 20 years. His recent book Madonna: Song by Song is an analysis of every Madonna song from the beginning of her career until present. Quite an undertaking! We discuss the book and Marc's many in-person Madonna encounters. And there's also a special Vogue-tastic treat in store for everyone! Visit Marc's blog at: http://...
Apr 14, 2022•59 min•Ep. 42
This Week In Ciccone: Liberty, Tony and Stefan get together to discuss the latest Frozen remix installment starring Madonna and 070 Shake. The Frozen remix project has created quite the stir amongst the fan community. What is Madonna doing with all of these various remix videos? Will there be more? Let's discuss... Follow MLVC on Instagram and Twitter: @mlvcpodcast Donate to the podcast: https://venmo.com/mlvcpodcast or on our Crowdfunding page: https://patron.podbean.com/mlvcpodcast Listen to m...
Apr 06, 2022•20 min•Season 4Ep. 13
This week we are joined by renowned photographer Amy Arbus! Amy's work for the "On The Street" style section of NYC's Village Voice led her to a chance encounter with Madonna back in 1983, on the eve of M's very first album release. We have a wonderful chat about that brief, but iconic photo session, about Amy's other photography projects, and photography in general. You can find Amy on social: @amyarbus or on her website: amyarbus.com Follow MLVC on Instagram and Twitter: @mlvcpodcast Donate to...
Mar 30, 2022•58 min•Season 4Ep. 12
On another installment of "This Week In Ciccone," we get together to discuss Madonna's Frozen remix video with Fireboy! Capitalizing on the Tiktok success of the Sickick remix of her 1998 hit Frozen, Madonna has delivered her first music video in three years and it's a visual treat! Liberty, Tony and Stefan do a deep dive on the video and also have a chat about Madonna Bootcamp. Follow MLVC on Instagram and Twitter: @mlvcpodcast Donate to the podcast: https://venmo.com/mlvcpodcast or on our Crow...
Mar 17, 2022•29 min•Season 4Ep. 10
It's another Madonna podcast crossover event! Mark Snyder and Kenny Finkle of the "All I Want To Do Is Talk About Madonna" podcast join us to discuss podcasting about the Queen, Madonna's music, her impact and so much more! It's always a pleasure speaking with other Madonna fans and these gentlemen were a delight to have on the show. We hope you enjoy the conversation. Find Mark and Kenny on Instagram: @markbsnyder2022 @mynameisfinkle And their podcast: @alliwant2doistalkaboutmadonna Follow MLVC...
Mar 10, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 40
"Madonna Fans Do It Better" is the new fanthology book from actors/comedians Heather Turman and LeeAnn Tooker, and we are happy to welcome them to the show this week to talk all about their book! We discuss their Madonna journeys, the common thread that connects all Madonna fans and why they decided to compile a book about those fans. Get your copy of the book on Amazon or Kindle and check out their merch shop on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MadonnaFanShop Follow Heather and LeeAnn on IG: @he...
Mar 03, 2022•58 min•Season 4Ep. 8
This week we welcome actor Matthew Risch to the show! Matthew is not only a Madonna fan, but an actor whose career spans across tv, film and the Broadway stage. He discusses his Madonna journey as well as his experiences on television shows such as Modern Family and Looking, and what it was like being part of the original cast of Broadway's Legally Blonde the Musical. You can find Matthew on IG: @matthewrisch_ Follow MLVC on Instagram and Twitter: @mlvcpodcast Donate to the podcast: https://venm...
Feb 24, 2022•55 min•Season 4Ep. 7
It's another Madonna podcast crossover event! This week we are happy to welcome Wayne Parker who hosts the Madonna Get Together podcast. Wayne tells us about his Madonna journey, what eventually led him to become a Madonna podcaster, and about that one time he spoke to Madonna's publicist Liz Rosenberg on the telephone. You can find Wayne's Madonna Get Together podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. He is also on Instagram: @wparkermusic & @madonnagettogether Follow MLVC on Instagram and T...
Feb 17, 2022•52 min•Season 4Ep. 5
MLVC goes "live" for the first time of our fourth season! We kick off with "This Week in Ciccone" featuring friend-of-the-podcast Liberty, where we talk about the possibility of a Madonna and Britney Spears joint tour. Then we take some callers for a deep dive discussion on what Madonna might be planning for her forthcoming Dance Remix project. Follow MLVC on Instagram and Twitter: @mlvcpodcast Donate to the podcast: https://venmo.com/mlvcpodcast or on our Crowdfunding page: https://patron.podbe...
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 4
