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Madonna Songbook Podcast

Giulio Mazzoleni
Madonna
Erotica
Music
Music Industry
Grief and Loss
Justify My Love
Into the Groove
Take a Bow
This Used To Be My Playground
Family Relationship
Artistic Expression
Latin Music
Sexuality
Oh Father
Promise To Try
Dance Music
Cultural Impact
Holiday
Medellín
La Isla Bonita

Giulio Mazzoleni, author of the highly popular book Madonna Songbook, takes you on a musical journey to discover all about Madonna’s songs, the true core of her astonishing artistic career. Find out about the secrets, the contents, the stories, the meanings and the making of some of the 500 titles delivered by an exceptional songwriter and producer: Madonna! Her musical talent is often overshadowe... more

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“Into the Groove” is back in the UK Top 20 thanks to a TikTok trend – but how did this song even happen, and why does it still work on dancefloors today? In this episode of Madonna Songbook, host Giulio Mazzoleni sits down w ith legendary songwriter ... more

Guitarist and songwriter Paul Pesco joins Madonna Songbook host Giulio Mazzoleni to share his story of working with Madonna from her earliest days in music to their world tours together. Paul recalls Madonna’s 1979 audition for Patrick Hernandez, her... more

A very rare, candid interview with producer Andre Betts, who made with Madonna the mega hit Justify My Love and some songs from the Erotica album in 1990, 1991 and 1992. Find out all the secrets behind the making of songs like Justify My Love with Le... more

Madonna’s song Thief of Hearts is at the center of a TikTok trend bringing the 1992 song back to life. Host Giulio Mazzoleni analyzes the background of the song and the making of the album Erotica. With guest Graham Gremore from QUEERTY, he discusses... more

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Stephen Bray
Musical maestro and songwriter/producer who worked with Madonna
Independent collaborator to Madonna
Episode: Stephen Bray on Madonna’s Into the Groove: From Kitchen Demo to TikTok Hit
Paul Pesco
Guitarist who played with Madonna
Madonna's band (early career)
Episode: Inside Madonna’s Rise: guitarist Paul Pesco on Demos, Tours, and Determination
Graham Gremore
Editor at Queerty and fan of Madonna's music
Queerty
Episode: The new life of MADONNA'S THIEF OF HEARTS - with QUEERTY's GRAHAM GREMORE
Donna De Lory
Singer-songwriter and legendary backup vocalist for Madonna
Episode: Belting out with Donna De Lory - singer songwriter and legendary Madonna backup vocalist
Tomi Martin
Guitarist who worked with Madonna during the Bedtime Stories sessions.
Episode: Bedtime Stories with Tomi Martin
Keith Caulfield
Managing Director of Charts and Data Operations at Billboard
Billboard Magazine
Episode: The Cover Songs - with Keith Caulfield
Steve Blame
Former MTV Europe News host and news editor, award-winning screenwriter, and podcaster.
Pop The History Makers
Episode: The Seduction Songs - with Steve Blame
Diego Alejandro Parri
Argentine DJ, actor, and audiovisual editor
Episode: The Latin Songs - with Parri and Augustine from SantaMadonna
Augustina Aguirre
Argentinian actor and sound designer
Episode: The Latin Songs - with Parri and Augustine from SantaMadonna

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Bruno

    Great Guilio!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ferb Bruno
    United States3 months ago
  • Amazing!!!!

    Great book and great conversation with awesome behind the scenes stories celebrating Madonna the musician!!! Can’t wait for more!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eric Boderick
    United Statesa year ago

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Shows a thoughtful, well-researched approach to pop history
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Engaging insider perspectives on Madonna's tracks

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Stephen Bray on Madonna’s Into the Groove: From Kitchen Demo to TikTok Hit
Q: What role did technology and equipment play in developing the track?
Sequencing and synths like the Oberheim DSX and various keyboards allowed Bray to program and shape parts he couldn't physically play, expanding the sonic palette and enabling a more dynamic, club-friendly sound.
Stephen Bray on Madonna’s Into the Groove: From Kitchen Demo to TikTok Hit
Q: How did the kitchen session influence the final version of Into the Groove?
The kitchen session gave the track its immediacy and spontaneity; Madonna's instinct to finish rather than perfect became a central principle, and the low-tech setup actually enabled a fresh, tactile energy that translated into a lasting pop groove.
The real story: Madonna’s Justify My Love + Erotica. Producer André Betts speaks!
Q: How was the atmosphere as she was writing the song and putting down the first vocals?
Betts noted that Madonna has a unique way of delivering emotions and that her feelings come through strongly during the recording process.
The Cover Songs - with Keith Caulfield
Q: What do you think of Madonna as a songwriter?
Keith feels that Madonna is often overlooked as a songwriter, especially because some of her earlier hits weren't solely written by her, yet she's been proven to be the primary lyricist.
The Cover Songs - with Keith Caulfield
Q: What are your memories of first hearing Madonna's music?
Keith recalls first becoming aware of Madonna around the 'Who's That Girl' era, with significant memories from the 'Like A Prayer' album, which changed everything for him.

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What is Madonna Songbook Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on deep-dives into Madonna's catalog, with insiders, collaborators, and industry observers sharing first-hand stories about songwriting, production, and the cultural moments surrounding iconic tracks. Episodes commonly explore the origins of specific songs, the evolution of her sound across eras, behind-the-scenes studio dynamics, and how hits intersect with dance floors, film, and fashion. A notable angle is how tech, remixes, and media coverage shaped reception over time, often linking older work to modern audiences through contextual anecdotes and archival perspectives. The lineup of guests tends to include long-time collaborators, musicians, producers, and music journalists, which makes the conversations rich in both t... more

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2. Paul Pesco
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4. Donna De Lory
5. Tomi Martin
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7. Steve Blame
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