Best wparkermusic Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 64: Traumadonna - Podcast Crossover 🎙️ 59:40

1h ago59:40

59:40

We are back from a loooong break and the long awaited Season 3 finale and it is a podcast crossover with Nick Koperski from the Traumadonna podcast. We talk about his work for Marvel television and the never-ending connection to Madonna and her contribution to Marvel's Deadpool and Wolverine with Like A Prayer, which celebrated its 35th anniversary…

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Episode 63: MDNA Tour 🪞 41:39

6M ago41:39

41:39

The MDNA tour turns up the radio on promoting the album of the same name and we talk about our favorite performed songs and sections of the tour. We also get down and dirty on Madonna's influence over our livelyhood and how it influenced us and social culture. Enjoy our conversation about the MDNA tour. Guest: Lauren Wickline IG: /lauren_wickywicky…

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Episode 62: Free of Mine - MDNA pt 2 🪽 50:31

6M ago50:31

50:31

We fall free as we finish discussing MDNA and get deep and get pure. We don’t give a…as we talk about what I find to be the most ridiculous lyric of all of Madonna’s songs, but also we share different perspectives on the lyrics of songs that make us appreciate the significance of this album and its impact on both of us. Also, how many Madonna songs…

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Episode 61: Bang Bang - MDNA pt1 💊 57:49

7M ago57:49

57:49

We're gonna act like a bitch out of order and push all of the letters to the front of our mouths to talk about the 2012 Madonna album MDNA - the first Madonna album of the 2010 decade. We talk Superbowl, Gaga, and Justin Timberlake. Licensed therapist, and my friend, Lauren Wickline join me to talk about this period of time, post Guy Richie, and ho…

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Episode 60: No Crying In Baseball - Erin Carlson 📖 1:26:49

9M ago1:26:49

1:26:49

It's more than a podcast, it's an attitude. Get ready for some dirt in the skirt as I speak with Erin Carlson, author of "No Crying in Baseball:'' the new book all about the making of the film "A League of Their Own," co-starring our one and only, Madonna. We talk about the extensive research done for the film and of course Mo & Ro's Summer with La…

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Episode 59: Club Kerry NYC - Kerry Poynter 🗽 47:03

10M ago47:03

47:03

For this podcast crossover, we speak with Kerry Poynter of Club Kerry NYC and Like A Muse: Madonna Remixes podcasts. We talk about his Madonna fan journey, his podcast journey as he gets ready to celebrate 15 years of podcasting. We also get a first listen to the mashup “Drained Alone With You” Madge vs. Agents of Time. Guest: DJ Kerry Poynter webs…

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Episode 58: EXCLUSIVE - Hey, Mr. DJ Fan Remixer LUKESAVANT 🎧 1:14:39

10M ago1:14:39

1:14:39

Contains an exclusive unreleased new remix of "You'll See" And when the music starts…Fan remixer, LUKESAVANT joins our show where we showcase his Madonna remixes he has completed over the years and let's us know what new projects he has in the works. Also, he giving fans a first listen of his new remix of "You'll See" exclusive to the podcast. Gues…

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Episode 57: SPOILERS... CELEBRATION Opening Night Report 🎉 35:49

10M ago35:49

35:49

Starts with no spoilers...I let you know before spoilers startBy wparkermusic

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Episode 56: A Rebel Life - Mary Gabriel 📖 57:04

11M ago57:04

57:04

I speak with Mary Gabriel about her new Madonna biography titled “Madonna: A Rebel Life” published by Little Brown Book Group. Mary talks me through the 5 year process of writing this book, the research she performed, how it is different from other Madonna biographies, and why I think it is a unique take that I think all Madonna fans will enjoy. Gu…

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Episode 55: Sticky & Sweet Tour 🍯 w/Stephen Andrews 24:24

12M ago24:24

24:24

Let’s get sticky and sweet as we round out our Hard Candy discussion by talking about, of course, the tour. We say what we like and do what we feel by pinpointing highlights and lowlights of the tour. Thank you to the ever amazing Stephen Andrews for making a special appearance on the show again. Guest: Stephen Andrews IG: /itssteveandrews /@theimm…

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Episode 54: Pimp Your Style - Hard Candy pt 2 🍭 w/Stephen Andrews 31:09

12M ago31:09

31:09

There ain’t no time to lose and the time is right now as Stephen and I go on and on, just as the beat goes. Our love for Prince has us bond over the best name drop on a Madonna song and we also agree on an overlooked missing bonus track from this album. So, get down, beep beep and join us as we wrap up our discussion of M-Dolla’s Hard Candy album. …

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Episode 54: One Stop - Hard Candy pt 1 🍬 w/Stephen Andrews 54:37

12M ago54:37

54:37

We’re gonna take you to the candy shop and miles away to discuss my least favorite album, but I brought a Madonna podcasting legend from The Immaculate Podcast, Stephen Andrews, to help be the voice of reason. We will go track by track and dive into each song selection and I get to tell you my disdain for Justin Timberlake. Come get stupid with us.…

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Episode 53: ICONIC - Ron Radvinsky 🌟 1:13:17

1y ago1:13:17

1:13:17

I’ve brought on an ICON, in more ways than one, to help me with this episode. Ron Radvinsky is a founding member of Madonna’s official fan club and fanzines “Like A Fanzine” and “ICON.” He shares his Madonna journey, his almost dance career after a dance audition for Blond Ambition, and his chance run-ins with the queen herself. Run also gets “vulg…

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Episode 52: Stand in the Back - Background Screens 🎞️ 1:37:42

1y ago1:37:42

1:37:42

You’ll see, somehow, someday or perhaps already that Madonna’s use of background video screens for her tours have evolved, even if we go deeper and deeper back to The Virgin Tour and Who’s That Girl Tour. I welcome Beaureguarde Von Hoffman of the Von Hoffman Picture Company to talk me through some of our favorites that come alive for us. He also ta…

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Episode 51: Confessions Tour 🐎 44:20

1+ y ago44:20

44:20

The night is young, and the show…well, you know the rest. We have disco fever as we discuss Madonna’s Confessions tour, with one of the best intros of all of her tours. Come on check it out with me and Rehan as we jump in the saddle and tell each other our favorite performances from each section. Guest: Rehan Iqbal Music Credits: "Glamorous Etoile"…

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Episode 50: BONUS EPISODE - ¿que lo qué? 🍑 15:43

1+ y ago15:43

15:43

Oopsie! We had an accident. Since we didn't discuss the Tokischa remix of Hung Up, nor the Blondish remix of Sorry, we have no regrets and we say why in this bonus episode of The Madonna Get Together. I get Rehan back on the borderline before they hang up so we can talk about these two additions to Madonna's TikTok era. Guest: Rehan Iqbal Music Cre…

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Episode 49: Keep On Pushin’ 🚩 - COADF part 2 59:26

1+ y ago59:26

59:26

We haven't got much time to waste, so here is the conclusion to the Confessions on a Dancefloor discussion. Now we can tell you about the rise and the fall as we keep the fighting spirit to go through the rest of the tracks off of this dance masterpiece. The sound is still a little wonky (still waiting for someone who knows about sound to come up a…

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Episode 48: Can We Get Together? 🪩 - COADF part 1 1:29:47

1+ y ago1:29:47

1:29:47

It’s no illusion, we are getting together for the namesake of this podcast to discuss Confessions on a Dancefloor album. I really - really wanted to be with my friend and next guest, Rehan, for an in-person discussion, which I haven’t done since the first episode - and speaking of the first episode, the audio is giving very first episode vibes. We …

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Episode 47: Back That Up ⏱️ 1:12:06

1+ y ago1:12:06

1:12:06

We are getting back into the groove for our season 3 opener and backing that up to the beat to catch up on all the Madonna news since the end of the last season. I welcome model, image consultant, and host of Idol Worship, Ruben Zambrano, to the podcast to talk about the Celebration tour, new music on streaming, Madonna's appearance on the Grammys …

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Episode 46: Station K-U-N-T 22 Wrapped 📻 27:01

1+ y ago27:01

27:01

22 episodes for 2022! Our season finale is an acoustic tribute to our queen to celebrate the many milestones this year. From her 40th anniversary of her very first single, "Everybody," up through MDNA's 10 year anniversary. Come turn up the radio with me and my guitarist friend, Forrest Link, and hear us play a different take on some classics and w…

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Episode 45: To The Test - Shanghai Surprise & Who’s That Girl 🎬 55:49

1+ y ago55:49

55:49

We are causing a commotion in this episode as we talk about the 1986 and 1987 double feature for Madonna, which was unfortunately a double whammy at the box office, but they are beloved by fans nonetheless. I bring back actor and former guest, Cabe Thompson, and put his love to the test by quizzing him on what he really knows about Gloria Tatlock a…

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Episode 44: MLVC - The Madonna Podcast Crossover 🎙️ 59:29

1+ y ago59:29

59:29

MLVC: The Madonna Podcast stops by to chat. Liberty, Stefan, and Tony have been showing us where the party is for 4 seasons and while they're with me, free their souls to share each of their Madonna journeys and what their podcasting experience has been like. We find a way to make the good times last and talk through their dream guests and some who…

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Episode 43: BONUS EPISODE - Whatcha Know About SEX? 😉 👉👌 33:24

1+ y ago33:24

33:24

The SEX book celebrated its 30th anniversary in Miami for Art Basel, but what about this book is a guiding light in our darkest hour? I've brought on, not a witch, but a love technician to talk through the impact of this book for the past three decades. Cultural producer and journalist, Rodolfo Abreu put together 2 books that celebrate and truly re…

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Episode 42: Willie Wanker 🤫 49:44

1+ y ago49:44

49:44

Listen in on a secret while I speak to fan icon, Willie Wanker, who was featured in Madonna’s I’m Going to Tell You a Secret. He has a tale to tell about being interviewed by Guy Richie (Madonna’s former husband) and we also discuss his overall love for Madonna, goth & punk music, and his DJ career in Puerto Rico. So, come celebrate and join us as …

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Episode 41: Re-Invention Tour 🪖 1:01:24

2y ago1:01:24

1:01:24

Get ready to ‘Re-Invent Yourself’! Marvyn is back to help discuss the Re-Invention Tour and I’m Going to Tell You a Secret documentary. Come listen to us as our buns fall out to tell our secret on which live performances stand out to us. We got to give it up and say how we feel about both of these important projects in Madonna’s career. We also let…

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Episode 40: Someone to Admire 🇬🇧 - American Life part 2 44:12

2y ago44:12

44:12

We know that love will change us forever and keep us together, but we’ll sleep much better at night knowing that we feel closer to the light on this easy ride of a discussion to conclude our chat about the American Life album. We also get in the zone to talk about Remixed and Revisited and we lament over and over about the artwork for the albums an…

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Episode 39: Not Just a Fuzzy Dream 🇺🇸 - American Life part 1 1:17:04

2y ago1:17:04

1:17:04

We tried to be a mess and we tried to be the best and I hope we didn't get it wrong. We shine our light now, on the 2003 album, American Life, which remains to be a fan favorite as it continues to make it in the neighborhood almost 20 years later. Join us as we attempt to make you feel, make you know, and make you shine - until hopefully, you get i…

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Episode 38: Encyclopedia Madonnica - Matthew Rettenmund 📖 1:27:50

2y ago1:27:50

1:27:50

There's no greater power than the power of Madonna fan royalty. Listen as I get together with Matthew Rettenmund, author of Encyclopedia Madonnica. He shares his fan journey, the genesis of this project and how it has evolved to its newest 3rd edition almost 30 years later, celebrating Madonna's 40 years in the music business. He talks about Liz Ro…

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Episode 37: Hey Mr. DJ - Fan Remixer ODM 🎧 1:19:08

2y ago1:19:08

1:19:08

And when the music starts…Fan remixer, ODM (aka D'Luxe DJ) make his debut appearance on our show where we showcase his Madonna remixes he has completed over the years and was also more recently featured on Madonna’s Instagram, sans grill and sans credit. Take some time to celebrate and listen to ODM take us on his emotional remixed and revisited jo…

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Episode 36: Superpop - Women in Pop Magazine Paul Mitchell ♀️ 1:00:35

2y ago1:00:35

1:00:35

We welcome Paul Mitchell, Founder and Editor of Women in Pop Magazine to take us down below and down under with how he created Australia's magazine dedicated and devoted only to women artists, with the most recent issue dedicated to our queen, Madonna, and her celebration of 40 years in the music industry. Come join the party...yeah!Guest Co-Host: …

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Episode 35: To The Test - Desperately Seeking Susan 🎬 43:56

2y ago43:56

43:56

This episode is dedicated to 80s classic film, Desperately Seeking Susan. We speak with returning guest, Michael, and put his love to the test by quizzing him on what he really knows about Susan, Roberta, Dez, and Jimmy Jimmy. Live out your fantasies here with us, or live them out in 80s New York City, or even Ft. Lee, New Jersey where the Spa King…

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Episode 34: Bonus Episode - WOW! Madonna’s NYC Pride Performance 🏳️‍🌈 20:17

2y ago20:17

20:17

Madonna Women Of the World (WOW) Finally Enough Love Pride Performance at Terminal 5 in NYC was a private event, exclusive only to WOW NFT owners. I traveled down my own road over 280 miles with no NFT, no way to get in, and absolutely no regrets! Take a listen to my experience and how a certain stranger helped get me into the event of a lifetime. …

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Episode 33: Drowned World Tour 👩‍🎤👨‍🎤 1:13:37

2y ago1:13:37

1:13:37

FUCK OFF MOTHERFUCKERS!!!! New tour, new costumes, new band, and new songs...ALL new songs - a greatest hits tour this is not. I bring back two former guests (and friends), Zorian and Eric, to challenge them in a timed debate for each of their favorite performance from each act of the show. We also think about the stepmom that Madonna seems to neve…

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Episode 32: Unlike the Others - Marc Andrews 📚 1:07:51

2y ago1:07:51

1:07:51

We go deeper and deeper with the author of Madonna: Song by Song, Marc Andrews. He has a tale to tell to take us through his xStatic process of writing his book and shares his vision quest through music journalism over the past 30+ years. We are the luckiest stars by far to be joined by Marc. Come with me and let's forget your problems in the evide…

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Episode 31: Hey Mr. DJ - Fan Remixer Felix Meow 🎧 55:48

2y ago55:48

55:48

Put a record on…for the very first time, we are featuring Madonna fan remixers from all across the world. Our first guest though feels more like home. From Hollywood, Florida, Felix Meow has been remixing for 20+ years with over 700 remixes. Do you like to boogie woogie? Well, then come join the party and check out our latest episode. Also featurin…

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Episode 30: BONUS EPISODE - Selling Out 🎤- Music part 3 9:34

2+ y ago9:34

9:34

Turns out that selling out might actually be my thing. Found deep in archives, in my secret garden, I discovered old recordings of me singing "Don't Tell Me" and "Gone." Please enjoy this bonus episode of The Madonna Get Together. Music Credits: "Glamorous Etoile" by Kinemesis MusicBy wparkermusic

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Episode 29: Nothing Equals Nothing 🤠 - Music part 2 1:16:29

2+ y ago1:16:29

1:16:29

Tell us everything we're not, but don't tell us to stop talking about Madonna's Music album. Eric and I open up our mouths to speak and do our best to conclude our thoughts on this album. Cool we are to also talk about her promo tour, demos, and a b-side that is a paradise meant for us. Letting go is not our thing, but we'll never lose our faith in…

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Episode 28: Come Together 🎵 - Music part 1 48:35

2+ y ago48:35

48:35

Music makes the people come together and brings my friend, Eric, and I together to review and react to Madonna's 1st album of the new millennium. 2000's Music album takes us to a universe full of stars and puts us in a trance as we try to do our best to give our take on this collection of songs, cause there's nothing to forget - It's worth it. Oooh…

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Episode 27: BONUS EPISODE - No Such Thing 🎼 - Ray of Light part 3 (Demos) 28:00

2+ y ago28:00

28:00

They say things come in threes and there are three fingers pointing back at you. We take our judgements and let them go…sort of. Zorian and I get together once more to discuss the demos and unreleased tracks from the Ray of Light album. Guest Co-Host: Zorian Cross IG: @ajnajog Music Credits: "Glamorous Etoile" by Kinemesis Music…

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Episode 26: Awakening the Happiness 🕉️ - Ray Of Light part 2 1:18:15

2+ y ago1:18:15

1:18:15

Never forget who you are and we’ll never forget this album. We conclude our discussion about the Ray of Light album. There is no one at all to break our fall into the musical landscape of this masterpiece. We won’t waste your time with hate and regret as we talk more about Madonna’s appearances and performances during this era - We follow our heart…

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Episode 25: And I Feel...☀️ - Ray of Light part 1 1:30:16

2+ y ago1:30:16

1:30:16

Nothing makes the darkness go, like the light - We are back!!! The Ray of Light album was first released in Japan on February 27, 1998…24 years ago. I pass the crooked old mailbox to catch up with my friend, Zorian Cross, who ties the red string around our wrists and helps let the water rush over us as we discuss this watershed album for Madonna. G…

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Episode 24 - Don’t Keep Your Distance 🇦🇷 - Evita part 2 41:33

2+ y ago41:33

41:33

So we chose freedom on our final broadcast for the 1st season of The Madonna Get Together, by finishing our lament on Santa Evita, both the soundtrack and movie. Rainbow high and high flying, adored - Join me and Alejandro for our take on Evita part 2. Also, goodnight and thank you for a wonderful 1st season. I keep my promise that I will be back f…

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Episode 23: Scrèw the Middle Classes 🖕 - Evita part 1 1:08:03

2+ y ago1:08:03

1:08:03

It's a new Argentina and a new episode where Alejandro and I unpack our suitcase in another hall to talk about Peron's Latest Flame...aka EVITA EVITA EVITA!!!! One of Madonna's most pivotal film roles in her career and the impact it had on us as fans and how it transformed her vocals from this point forward into music that came after this. Join us …

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Episode 22: BONUS EPISODE - Dis-Moi La Vérite 📖 - Bedtime Stories part 3 21:47

2+ y ago21:47

21:47

In this epilogue to Bedtime Stories, Greg and I let down our guard and reveal our honesty about the leftover tracks that didn't make the album. Join us as we say goodbye - for real this time. Guest Co-Host: Greg Lazzaro IG: @greglazzaro Music Credits: Madonna - Get Together (Bosich Remix) by Victor Bosich…

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Episode 21: I‘ll Never Explain Again 🌻 - Bedtime Stories part 2 1:01:29

2+ y ago1:01:29

1:01:29

In this final chapter, we're not sorry as Greg and I finish discussing the second half of the Bedtime Stories album. Our souls will not draw back because this half of the album gives us the remaining 3 singles off of this album, including the chart topping #1 Take A Bow, the imaginable video for Bedtime Story, and Human Nature, which has become a s…

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Episode 20: No Risk, No Glory 💪 - Bedtime Stories part 1 1:00:30

2+ y ago1:00:30

1:00:30

A little up and down and all around - It's all about survival. We are joined by Greg and he's found a way to touch our souls with his Madonna knowledge as we give back the paradise that is the 1994 Madonna album, Bedtime Stories. No secrets here - We tell you whatch ya want, tell you whatch ya need, and in our case, that's counting how many times w…

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Episode 19: The Greatest Show on Earth 🎭 - The Girlie Show 1:00:16

3y ago1:00:16

1:00:16

We've got men that breathe fire and we have women that will perform daredevil acts for you this evening - we even have the bearded lady. Actually, we have none of those things, and ironically, The Girlie Show has none of those things either, but it is still one of Madonna's most profound tours of her career. Peter stuck around for another hour to d…

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Episode 18: How Can I Explain To Them?🌹 - Erotica part 2 33:30

3y ago33:30

33:30

Peter and I do it, take it, screw it, but won’t fake it as we finish discussing the Erotica album. As the album winds down, we wonder where our place is and where our face is. So, come on and bring your love, sing your love, wear your love and share your love for the conclusion of Erotica. Guest Co-Host: Peter St. Eloi IG: @dirrtypete Music Credits…

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Episode 17: I‘ll Teach You How To...⛓️ - Erotica part 1 1:29:35

3y ago1:29:35

1:29:35

Finally, enough love and enough waiting - The Madame X concert film experience is released. I do a quick chat with my partner Oz about the show. Then, me and my guest, Peter hand our heart out and push ourselves into your mind - We're not gonna hurt you, so just close your eyes and listen as we provide a certain satisfaction with our review on Erot…

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Episode 16: My Sisters and Me 👭 53:50

3y ago53:50

53:50

The only thing you can depend on is your family, and I’ve got all my sisters and me to discuss what it was like growing up with me as a Madonna fan. We get to unpack the Blond Ambition tour/NKOTB ticket fiasco that I mentioned in my previous episode and talk about the Madonna videos we tried to make. Join me, Kristina, and Stephanie as look back on…

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