Madonna Songbook Podcast

Welcome back to Madonna Songbook. In this episode, Giulio Mazzoleni explores Madonna’s new album Confessions II in depth, focusing on its sound, collaborators, and the stories behind three key songs: Danceteria, Love...

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...

​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...

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...

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...

In this episode of Madonna Songbook, Giulio Mazzoleni welcomes legendary DJ, producer, and remixer Tracy Young for a deep conversation about Madonna’s music, creative process, and the power of reinvention. Tracy...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In this episode host Giulio Mazzoleni discusses with singer, songwriter and legendary Madonna backup vocalist Donna De Lory about recording sessions with Madonna. The conversation highlights Madonna's leadership in the...

In this podcast episode, Giulio Mazzoleni discusses Madonna's new song 'La Bambola' and her collaboration with Dolce & Gabbana. The episode provides insights into the background of the song, its significance, and the...

In this engaging conversation with host Giulio Mazzoleni, Tomi Martin shares his experiences working with Madonna, delving into the creative process behind her music, particularly the Bedtime Stories album and the...

In this final episode of Madonna Songbook Podcast’s season 1, host Giulio Mazzoleni celebrates Madonna's cover songs with special guest Keith Caulfield from Billboard Magazine. The conversation delves into specific...

In this episode, Giulio Mazzoleni and Steve Blame – former MTV Europe News Editor and podcaster of Pop The History Makers – delve into Madonna's seduction songs, exploring iconic tracks like 'Justify My Love', 'Erotica'...

In this episode, Giulio Mazzoleni and guests Parri and Augustine from Aregentinian podcast SantaMadonna explore Madonna's Latin songs, focusing on 'La Isla Bonita' and 'Medellín'. They discuss the cultural significance...

In this episode, host Giulio Mazzoleni and guest Edward Russell from Inside The Groove delve into Madonna's iconic dance songs, focusing on 'Vogue' and 'I Don't Search, I Find.' They explore the cultural significance of...

In this episode of Madonna's Songbook, host Giulio Angelo Mazzoleni and guest Guy Guido ivestigate the emotional depths of Madonna's music, focusing on her songs that explore family themes. They analyze 'Promise to Try'...

In this episode with guest Stefan Mreczko from MLVC The Madonna Podcast, host Giulio Mazzoleni discusses the songs Madonna has dedicated to having fun and getting together, from Holiday to Celebration, through a whole...

Giulio Mazzoleni and Madonna biographer Lucy O' Brien explore Madonna's evolution as an artist through her ballads. The focus is on This Used to Be My Playground and Take a Bow, with brief moments on other ballads like...

In the first episode of Madonna Songbook, host Giulio Mazzoleni and guest Matthew Rettenmund delve into the world of Madonna's soundtrack songs, focusing on iconic tracks like 'Into the Groove' and 'Causing a...