MLVC goes live for the first time on YouTube to discuss Popular, the latest collaboration with Madonna, The Weeknd and Playboi Carti. And let's just say, things turn into a very lively debate between the Liberty, Ben and Stefan! (don't worry, we still love each other...). Buckle up for a no-holds-barred "This Week In Ciccone" discussion... Follow MLVC on Instagram: @mlvcpodcast Subscribe to MLVC on our YouTube channel Donate to the podcast on Venmo: mlvcpodcast Listen to more episodes on Spotify...
Jun 04, 2023•39 min•Season 5Ep. 18
MLVC wraps up the 20th anniversary of Madonna's American Life album with a look at the companion EP released in November 2003: "Remix & Revisited." We discuss the highlight offering of that EP, "Your Honesty," as well as the MTV VMAs performance with Britney, Christina and Missy Elliot. We also briefly chat about the hardships of being a non-wealthy Madonna fan traveling to Vancouver for the opening night of the Celebration Tour. Follow MLVC on Instagram: @mlvcpodcast Subscribe to MLVC on ou...
May 25, 2023•28 min•Season 5Ep. 17
This Week In Ciccone we have a plethora of Madonna moments to discuss: French fries with Julia Garner, Vogue being honored at Beyonce's Renaissance tour, Steven Meisel partnering with Madonna on SEX book prints for auction, and the forthcoming 80s-tinged song from M and Max Martin! Follow MLVC on Instagram: @mlvcpodcast Subscribe to MLVC on our YouTube channel Donate to the podcast: https://venmo.com/mlvcpodcast or on our Crowdfunding page: https://patron.podbean.com/mlvcpodcast Listen to more e...
May 18, 2023•49 min•Season 5Ep. 16
MLVC welcomes Madonna Impersonator Melissa Totten to the show this week! Now in her 31st year of impersonating Madonna professionally, Melissa has performed in over 30 countries around the world, sings 100% live, and has been creating her Madonna outfits and costumes for the stage. We chat with Melissa about what it takes to recreate the Queen of Pop onstage and hear some stories about being mistaken for M during filming for A League of Their Own, partying with the Sticky & Sweet crew on a b...
May 11, 2023•55 min•Season 5Ep. 15
MLVC went live in honor of the 20th anniversary of Madonna's "American Life" album! Here is part two of our album deep dive where we discuss the songs Nothing Fails, Intervention, X-Static Process, Mother and Father, Die Another Day, and Easy Ride, as well as experience our very first Podbean live crank phone call. Follow MLVC on Instagram: @mlvcpodcast Subscribe to MLVC on our YouTube channel Donate to the podcast: https://venmo.com/mlvcpodcast or on our Crowdfunding page: https://patron.podbea...
May 04, 2023•59 min•Season 5Ep. 14
It's the 20th anniversary of Madonna's "American Life" album and MLVC goes LIVE to take calls from our listeners and discuss the era and each track on the album. This is part one of our album deep dive where we discuss the album artwork, the title track (with listener Jack who expertly does the rap!), Hollywood, I'm So Stupid, Love Profusion and Nobody Knows Me. Follow MLVC on Instagram: @mlvcpodcast Subscribe to MLVC on our YouTube channel Donate to the podcast: https://venmo.com/mlvcpodcast or...
Apr 27, 2023•56 min•Season 5Ep. 13
It's the 15th anniversary of Madonna's Hard Candy album and MLVC is ready to do a deep dive on all things M-Dolla! We discuss our favorite (and not-so-favorite) tracks on the album, and talk about the collaborators Timbaland, Pharrell, and Justin Timberlake, as well as the videos and more! See my booty get down like... Follow MLVC on Instagram: @mlvcpodcast Subscribe to MLVC on our YouTube channel Donate to the podcast: https://venmo.com/mlvcpodcast or on our Crowdfunding page: https://patron.po...
Apr 17, 2023•56 min•Season 5Ep. 12
This week MLVC welcomes Jeff Nelson aka JeffreyMixed! Jeff curates a gloriously nostalgic and campy Instagram account AND happens to be a Madonna fan with an an affinity for her song "Causing A Commotion." We chat about what inspired Jeff to start his IG account and find out what prompted his #JusticeForCausingACommotion crusade with a deep dive on the song. Follow Jeff on Instagram: @JeffreyMixed Follow MLVC on Instagram: @mlvcpodcast Subscribe to MLVC on our YouTube channel Donate to the podca...
Apr 06, 2023•48 min•Season 5Ep. 11
This Week in Ciccone we talk about the recent photo of Madonna working in the studio alongside Swedish songwriter & producer Max Martin! We discuss our hopes and dreams for their collaboration, discuss M's upcoming appearance on the album from Christine & the Queens, and also chat a bit about our MLVC merch, "I'll see you later at the function." Get your MLVC merch on our Redbubble shop Follow MLVC on Instagram: @mlvcpodcast Subscribe to MLVC on our YouTube channel Donate to the podcast:...
Mar 30, 2023•53 min•Season 5Ep. 10
This week we are joined by Paul Kirkland, who danced with Madonna on her Reinvention and Sticky & Sweet tours! We discuss his experiences dancing with Madonna on those shows as well as his years on tour with Christina Aguilera, performing in movies like La La Land and Burlesque and his creative production company 8&1Creative. Follow Paul on IG: @paulkirklandcreative and learn more about 8&1Creative on their website: https://8and1creative.com Follow MLVC on Instagram: @mlvcpodcast Sub...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 9
MLVC celebrates Madonna's Ray of Light bonus track "Has To Be" which finally saw its release on digital and streaming platforms! In addition to our deep dive on this gorgeous song, we have "This Week In Ciccone" to discuss the recent Celebration Tour teaser videos, and a chat about potential tour merchandise. Follow MLVC on Instagram: @mlvcpodcast Subscribe to MLVC on our YouTube channel Donate to the podcast: https://venmo.com/mlvcpodcast or on our Crowdfunding page: https://patron.podbean.com/...
Mar 09, 2023•51 min•Season 5Ep. 8
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... Follow MLVC on Instagram: @mlvcpodcast Subscribe to MLVC on our YouTube channel Donate to the podcast: https://venm...
Mar 02, 2023•51 min•Season 5Ep. 7
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. Follow MLVC on Instagram: @mlvcpodcast Subscribe to MLVC on our YouTube channel Donate to the podcast: https://venmo.com/mlvcpodcast or on our Crowdfund...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 5Ep. 6
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! Follow MLVC on Instagram: @mlvcpodcast Subscribe to MLVC on our YouTube chan...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 5
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 . Follow ML...
Feb 09, 2023•52 min•Season 5Ep. 4
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. Follow MLVC on Instagram: @mlvcpodcast Subscribe to MLVC on our YouTube channel Donate to t...
Feb 02, 2023•32 min•Season 5Ep. 3
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. Follow MLVC on Instagram: @mlvcpodcast Subscribe to MLVC on our YouTube channel Donate to the podcast: https://venmo.com/mlvcpodcast or on our Crowdfunding page: https://patron.pod...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 5Ep. 2
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... Follow MLVC on Instagram: @mlvcpodcast Subscribe to MLVC on our YouTube channel Donate to the...
Jan 19, 2023•42 min•Season 5Ep. 1
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...) Follow MLVC on Instagram: @mlvcpodcast Subscribe to MLVC on our YouTube channel D...
Dec 15, 2022•41 min•Season 4Ep. 47
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 Follow MLVC on Instagram: @mlvcpodcast Subscribe to MLVC on our YouTube channel Donate to the podcast: http...
Dec 08, 2022•38 min•Season 4Ep. 46
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 Follow MLVC on In...
Nov 29, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 45
This Week In Ciccone we discuss the Queen's latest reinvention and the official welcome of Auburndonna! Madonna has been busy voting, dressing as royalty for Halloween, taking in the latest Kendrick Lamar show in London, and causing controversy with a dog bowl -- and we talk about all of it! We also discuss Evan Rachel Wood as M in the Weird Al biopic and the new EP from daughter Lourdes. Follow MLVC on Instagram: @mlvcpodcast Donate to the podcast: https://venmo.com/mlvcpodcast or on our Crowdf...
Nov 17, 2022•47 min•Season 4Ep. 44
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be on set for a Madonna music video?This week MLVC welcomes Avery Jackman, who was one of the background actors for Madonna's Hung Up remix video with Tokischa! Avery tells us all about being up close and personal with the Queen while filming into the wee hours of the morning in Washington Heights. Follow Avery on Instagram: @aver_ray Follow MLVC on Instagram and Twitter: @mlvcpodcast Donate to the podcast: https://venmo.com/mlvcpodcast or on our Crowdfun...
Nov 03, 2022•28 min•Season 4Ep. 43
MLVC welcomes back to the podcast songwriter & music producer Stephen Bray for a solo interview! We had so many questions about Stephen's work with Madonna that he graciously agreed to join us again for another talk. We discuss the music he did with Madonna, do a deep dive on all of the unreleased songs that he's collaborated on with her, and also ask about his work on the award-winning Color Purple Broadway musical (and forthcoming major motion picture adaption). Follow Stephen on IG & ...
Oct 28, 2022•59 min•Season 4Ep. 42
We have a bonus "This Week In Ciccone" for you with Jim Gormley, an MLVC listener and recent Tiktok star of a viral video about Madonna being his gay awakening. Stefan and Jim discuss Madonna's recent Tiktok live with Terri Jo (and her love for wine & Balenciaga), and about Jamie King joining Madonna to review what appears to be a stage layout for M's 2023 tour! Follow MLVC on Instagram and Twitter: @mlvcpodcast Donate to the podcast: https://venmo.com/mlvcpodcast or on our Crowdfunding page...
Oct 21, 2022•26 min•Season 4Ep. 41
Madonna's Erotica album is turning 30 years old and MLVC is paying musical tribute! We wish Mistress Dita a very happy 'dirty thirty' with cover songs from Niki Haris & Donna De Lory, and Australian cabaret artist Aaron Collis present some gorgeous covers, and our very own Liberty King & Stefan work their audio production magic to get in on the fun as well. "Give it up, do as I say," and enjoy the Erotica celebration. Follow MLVC on Instagram and Twitter: @mlvcpodcast Donate to the podca...
Oct 17, 2022•20 min•Season 4Ep. 40
We speak with Australian Aaron Collis about his forthcoming cabaret show titled "Madonna Made Me Gay" which will premiere next month in Adelaide, Australia. And there is a special bonus "This Week In Ciccone" to discuss what appears to be our first listen at the Madonna & Sickick collaboration! We discuss this Madonna Pop Emergency and dissect the 9-second clip M posted on Instagram as well as how Sickick seemingly confirmed the clip's legitimacy by retweeting our tweet. Follow Aaron on Inst...
Oct 13, 2022•27 min•Season 4Ep. 39
This Week In Ciccone we get together to discuss the latest music video from Madonna! Tokischa joins M in an all-out party on the streets of Washington Heights with lots of gyrating and tongue-kissing to boot. We also discuss the fun Pinkdonna had at fashion week and the various musicians she's been seen cavorting alongside. 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 Li...
Oct 06, 2022•48 min•Season 4Ep. 38
We are thrilled to be joined by the members of Breakfast Club: Dan Gilroy, Ed Gilroy, Gary Burke and Stephen Bray! Madonna got her start playing drums in this band; we discuss how that happened, how the band evolved after M left to pursue her solo career and about the release of the bands first new song in 35 years! You'll be right on track after this conversation... Follow them on Instagram @breakfast.club.official and make sure to watch their videos on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/BreakfastCl...
Sep 30, 2022•49 min•Season 4Ep. 37
On today's show we are joined by special guest Jamal Story! Jamal landed one of the coveted spots to be a dancer for Madonna's Drowned World Tour and he tells us all about his experience on the road with her. We also discuss his many tours dancing with Cher, performing on Broadway with the Color Purple musical, and hear about how he became a published author. You can find more about Jamal at JamalStory.com Follow MLVC on Instagram and Twitter: @mlvcpodcast Donate to the podcast: https://venmo.co...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 36
