Podcast

MLVC: The Madonna Podcast

Music, Music Commentary, Music Interviews

MLVC: the Madonna Podcast is your place for all things Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone. Hosted by Stefan Mreczko, Liberty King, Tony Trius & Ben Kline, each episode features an in-depth look at a different aspect of the Queen of Pop’s iconic career. We discuss everything from music, videos, movies & tours, and through various interviews, also take a look at her profound and lasting influence in popular culture and to her millions of fans around the world.

Episodes
343
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr 4 min
On air since
2019
Latest episode
2 weeks ago

Episodes

343 episodes, newest first

  1. Madonna's Confessions 2 Studio Sessions

    Season 8, Episode 37

    Show notes

    MLVC chats about Madonna's Confessions 2 Studio Session videos -- and what a gift those videos are! M is seen with Stuart, Stromae, Andrew Watt, Arca, Feid and Parisi, and we deep dive on all the moist nuggets of info in each, especially the first listen we get of the unheard Arca collab, tentatively titled "What Will Save Me." Grab your chocolate and pistachio and enjoy this lively discussion!

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    #mlvcpodcast #madonnapodcast #madonna #confessions2 #stuartprice #stromae #andrewwatt #arca #feid #parisi

    1 hr 6 min
  2. Madonna, Danceteria & more VMA performance appreciation

    Season 8, Episode 37

    Show notes

    This Week In Ciccone we talk about Danceteria becoming Madonna's tenth No. 1 on the Dance Airplay chart, M's new real estate purchase in LA, her UK Video Music Awards nominations, the possibility of Grammy nominations, further appreciation of her iconic VMA performance and what could be next for the Confessions 2 era. Friend of the podcast Jike joins us for a lively chat!

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    #mlvcpodcast #madonnapodcast #madonna #confessions2 #vmas

    1 hr 7 min
  3. Madonna opens the 2026 MTV VMAs

    Season 8, Episode 35

    Show notes

    Madonna opened the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards and became the most awarded artist of the night, and MLVC is gonna talk about, talk about all of it. We discuss the staging, the song selection, the spectacle, the special guests, the award speeches and reminisce about the heyday of MTV VMAs and music videos in general. Party in the bush, party in the park.

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    #mlvcpodcast #madonnapodcast #madonna #confessions2 #vmas

    1 hr 10 min
  4. Madonna's Confessions 2: MLVC’s Deep Dive Part 3

    Season 8, Episode 34

    Show notes

    MLVC's deep dive on Confessions 2 wraps up with our part 3 where we discuss the final songs on the album: My Sins Are My Savior, Betrayal, The Test, LES Girl, plus bonus song Hot Sauce and the several remixes we’ve gotten from the era. "Thanks for coming" on this look at Madonna's latest magnum opus!

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    #mlvcpodcast #madonnapodcast #madonna #confessions2 #albumreview

    1 hr 21 min
  5. Madonna's Confessions 2: MLVC’s Deep Dive part 2

    Season 8, Episode 33

    Show notes

    In part 2 of MLVC's Confessions 2 deep dive, we look at the second six songs off the album: Everything, Love Sensation, Love Without Words, Bizarre, School and Fragile. Stefan, Liberty, Tony and Ben each give their thoughts on every song and have a lively discussion! Please come in, come in to love...

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    #mlvcpodcast #madonnapodcast #madonna #confessions2 #albumreview

    1 hr 25 min
  6. Madonna's Confessions 2: MLVC’s Deep Dive part 1

    Season 8, Episode 32

    Show notes

    In part 1 of MLVC's Confessions 2 deep dive, we look at the first six songs off the album: I Feel So Free, Good For The Soul, One Step Away, Bring Your Love, Danceteria, and Read My Lips. Stefan, Liberty, Tony and Ben each give their thoughts on every song and have a lively discussion! Thanks for coming...

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    #mlvcpodcast #madonnapodcast #madonna #confessions2 #albumreview

    1 hr 24 min
  7. Madonna Confessions 2 fan review with Oliwer Kubiak

    Season 8, Episode 31

    Show notes

    On a special bonus episode this week, MLVC chats with TV host, author and MLVC podcast listener Oliwer Kubiak about all things Confessions 2! We discuss the album, the era, Love Sensation with Kylie and our birthday wishes for Madonna.

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    #mlvcpodcast #madonnapodcast #madonna #confessions2 #fanreview

    50 min
  8. Madonna & Kylie Minogue “Love Sensation” Afterhours mix

    Season 8, Episode 30

    Show notes

    MLVC has a get together to discuss the moment we've all been waiting: the collaboration between Madonna and Kylie Minogue! We herald the arrival of the duo's Love Sensation" Afterhours mix, talk the two mix versions, the single cover, the lyric video and more!

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    #mlvcpodcast #madonnapodcast #madonna #confessions2 #kylieminogue

    55 min
  9. Madonna & Kylie Minogue at Club Confessions in Amsterdam

    Season 8, Episode 29

    Show notes

    Madonna is joined by Kylie Minogue at Club Confessions in Amsterdam! MLVC discusses this monumental occasion, the remix of Love Sensation that they performed, and a myriad of other topics -- a joint M & Kylie tour, the return of the purple jacket that was lost at Coachella, some Drowned World Tour love and so much more.

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    #mlvcpodcast #madonnapodcast #madonna #confessions2 #kylieminogue

    56 min
  10. MLVC x Madonna Australia

    Season 8, Episode 28

    Show notes

    MLVC welcomes Nicole and Matt, the team behind Madonna Australia! We talk about their experience as Madonna fans in Australia, Nicole's moment onstage with M as her Unapologetic B*tch, Matt's superb collection of M items and their thoughts on Confessions 2!
    Follow Madonna Australia on IG: @ MadonnaAustralia

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    #mlvcpodcast #madonnapodcast #madonna #confessions2

    1 hr 15 min
  11. MLVC x Today In Madonna History

    Season 8, Episode 27

    Show notes

    MLVC talks with Aaron who runs Today In Madonna History on IG & YouTube! Aaron tells us about how he became a Madonna fan, what prompted him to start TIMH and then we discuss Madonna's Confessions II album and Aaron gives us his top five tracks of the moment from that album.

    Follow Today In Madonna History on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwj4NXv_dfaoS7dbWKSUb0A

    or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/today.in.madonna.history

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    #mlvcpodcast #madonnapodcast #madonna #confessions2

    1 hr 9 min
  12. Madonna’s Confessions 2 Album Launch Party in London

    Season 8, Episode 26

    Show notes

    MLVC has a get together with London listeners Kelly and Joe who were lucky enough to attend Madona's album launch party for Confessions 2! Hear all about their experience and also about their first thoughts on the new album.

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    #mlvcpodcast #madonnapodcast #madonna #confessions2

    44 min
  13. Madonna's Confessions 2 album: MLVC’s first thoughts

    Season 8, Episode 25

    Show notes

    MLVC celebrates the release of Madonna's Confessions II album! We give our first thoughts on the entire album and then talk about what are current top five songs are. There's joy, there's tears and more!
    Today's episode is sponsored by Late Night Gallery. Check out their website to order your merch: https://thelatenightgallery.com/

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    #mlvcpodcast #madonnapodcast #madonna #confessions2

    1 hr 5 min
  14. Madonna, Graham Norton, Kylie & Vogue Italia

    Season 8, Episode 24

    Show notes

    MLVC discusses Madonna's latest appearance on Graham Norton's show, where she & Stuart discuss the album and Kylie Minogue makes a brief appearance to tease a possible collab with M. We also deep dive on the new Vogue Italia photos and interview and prepare for the release of Confessions II this week!!!

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    #mlvcpodcast #madonnapodcast #madonna #confessions2 #grahamnorton

    1 hr
  15. Madonna, YSL, Charli XCX & Interview Magazine

    Season 8, Episode 23

    Show notes

    Madonna is keeping MLVC busy! We discuss her week in Paris at the YSL show, after parties with Charli XCX and Arca, the premiere of Read My Lips on streaming, the reveal of M and Kylie Minogue performing a skit on Graham Norton's show and M's 11th appearance on the cover of Interview Magazine with an amazing interview with her and Mel Ottenberg and photos by Nadia Lee Cohen, with her character Dee Dee.

    This episode of MLVC is sponsored by Coffeeville Company. Order your coffee & tea needs at their site: https://www.coffeevilleco.com/ (U.S. shipping only).

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    #mlvcpodcast #madonnapodcast #madonna #confessions2 #charlixcx #ysl

    1 hr 4 min
  16. Madonna's Bizarre with Martin Garrix

    Season 8, Episode 22

    Show notes

    MLVC gets together to discuss the live premiere of Madonna's song "Bizarre" at the Martin Garrix show in NYC. We also discuss the music video premiere for "Bring Your Love", and her collabs with makeup brand Kiko Milano and Absolut vodka. Friend-of-the-podcast Ange joins us while Liberty and Tony are away this week.

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    #mlvcpodcast #madonnapodcast #madonna #confessions2 #martingarrix

    1 hr 4 min
  17. Madonna’s Confessions 2 Film Premiere

    Season 8, Episode 21

    Show notes

    MLVC discusses Madonna's amazing new Confessions 2 film! We talk the music, the visuals, the easter eggs, the talk back at the premiere in NYC and more!
    Resident hairstylist Jason Lee joins us while Liberty is away on sabbatical.

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    #mlvcpodcast #madonnapodcast #madonna #confessions2

    1 hr 4 min
  18. Madonna performs in Times Square

    Season 8, Episode 20

    Show notes

    MLVC was on the scene in Times Square to witness Madonna perform! Friend of the podcast Troy joins us (Tony & Liberty are away this week) as we go song by song and deep dive on this instantly iconic moment -- including her resurrecting Get Together for the first time in 20 years!

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    #mlvcpodcast #madonnapodcast #madonna #confessions2 #grindr #timessquare #gettogether

    1 hr 13 min
  19. Madonna, Bilt, Gymskin, and Grindr

    Season 8, Episode 19

    Show notes

    This Week In Ciccone was quite busy! MLVC discusses Madonna's recent collaboration with Bilt and Grindr (where she mentions her love affair with JFK, Jr.) and also her visit from Gymskin to her London home where they dance to Into The Groove!

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    #mlvcpodcast #madonnapodcast #madonna #confessions2 #grindr #intothegroove #gymskin

    50 min
  20. Madonna's Confessions 2 Tracklisting

    Season 8, Episode 18

    Show notes

    MLVC discusses the 16 song titles for the Confessions 2 deluxe album, the FIFA Half Time Show announcement, our plans for listening to the album when it drops and the possibility of a C2 Tour.

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    #mlvcpodcast #madonnapodcast #madonna #confessions2

    1 hr 1 min