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Madonna Songbook Podcast

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

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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Madonna is finally almost here with Confessions 2, and in this episode Giulio Mazzoleni breaks down all info available about the new album. From the studio reunion with Stuart Price to the evolving campaign, Easter eggs, previews, features, and the d... more

​In this episode of Madonna Songbook, the guest is Tony Shimkin, co-writer and studio collaborator with Madonna and Shep Pettibone on songs like Vogue, Rescue Me, Erotica, Deeper and Deeper, and BadGirl. Tony shares rare stories from the studio, expl... more

In this episode of Madonna Songbook Podcast, Giulio Mazzoleni breaks down Madonna’s new single “Bring Your Love”, looking at the sound, the credits, the duet with Sabrina Carpenter, and the club-ready energy that connects it to Madonna’s dance legacy... more

Madonna is back with I Feel So Free, a thrilling new track that opens the conversation around the next era, Confessions on a Dance Floor 2. In this episode, Giulio Mazzoleni breaks down the song’s lyrics, dance-floor imagery, production credits, samp... more

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Tony Shimkin
Co-writer with Madonna and Shep Pettibone
New York, USA
Episode: Madonna in the Studio: Tony Shimkin Talks Vogue, Erotica and Shep Pettibone
Tracy Young
Pioneer DJ, artist, LGBTQ rights activist, Madonna remix partner
Madonna remixer
Episode: Tracy Young on remixing Madonna: she can tell What It Feels Like For a Girl!
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

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Giulio Mazzoleni
Host of Madonna Songbook Podcast; author of Madonna Songbook.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Bruno

    Great Guilio!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ferb Bruno
    United States5 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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Excellent guest variety from musicians to journalists.
Insightful behind-the-scenes anecdotes for Madonna fans.
High production depth with gear and craft details.
Strong narrative around the era-defining tracks and campaigns.

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Madonna in the Studio: Tony Shimkin Talks Vogue, Erotica and Shep Pettibone
Q: When did you first experience Madonna personally and musically, and how did that shape your early work together?
Shimkin describes growing up in New York, being drawn into Madonna's orbit through the club and remix scene, and how those early experiences led to a collaborative workflow at Soundworks Studio, where experimentation and the blending of genres became the norm.
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.

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A show focused on Madonna's catalog, production, and cultural impact through in-depth conversations with longtime collaborators, remix artists, and industry commentators. Episodes center on the creation of classic tracks, production methods, remix culture, and the campaign and marketing context around Madonna's releases, with a strong emphasis on behind-the-scenes storytelling and historical context. A standout element is the breadth of guests—from guitarists and producers to journalists and remix specialists—providing a well-rounded view of Madonna's artistic ecosystem. Listeners seeking detailed production anecdotes, industry insights, and music-history perspectives will likely find it especially engaging.

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1. Tony Shimkin
2. Tracy Young
3. Stephen Bray
4. Paul Pesco
5. Graham Gremore
6. Donna De Lory
7. Tomi Martin
8. Keith Caulfield

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