Madonna Songbook Podcast

Giulio Mazzoleni
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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 overshadowed by the visual output and the bruhaha on her charismatic personality. Let’s give the music the credit it deserves! Let the music take control! And if you are intrested in purchasing the book, look it up on www.lnk.bio/MadonnaSongbook!

  1. 56 mins ago

    Confessions II: Madonna Album Preview and Songs Analysis

    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 deluxe tracklist, this episode explores the songs, collaborators, meanings, and sonic clues behind Madonna’s new era. In this track-by-track preview, you’ll find the albums mood, the dance-floor concept, the spiritual and political layers, and the key songs already revealed, including “I Feel So Free,” “Good for the Soul,” “One Step Away,” “Bring Your Love,” “Danceteria,” “Read My Lips,” “Love Sensation,” “Love Without Words,” “Bizarre,” “Fragile,” “My Sins Are My Savior,” “What Will Save Me,” and “LES Girl”. We also look at reported collaborators including Stuart Price, Arca, Sabrina Carpenter, Feid, Martin Garrix, Stromae, and Lola. Madonna Songbook is about music analysis without the gossip, songwriting, production details, context, and first reactions from the community. Watch more Madonna Songbook episodes with Donna DeLory, Stephen Bray, André Betts, Tracy Young, Tomi Martin and Paul Pesco on this channel. 🔔 Subscribe to get notified when new deep‑dive interviews on Madonna’s music go live. Find out ALL about Madonna’s music, all of her 500 songs in the book MADONNA SONGBOOK – limited edition: www.lnk.bio/MadonnaSongbook

    40 min

  2. 4 June

    Madonna in the Studio: Tony Shimkin Talks Vogue, Erotica and Shep Pettibone

    ​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, explains how Madonna’s remixes became new productions, and reflects on the creative energy behind her early 1990s work. The conversation also covers Soundworks Studio, the New York remix scene, the making of Vogue, Bye Bye Baby, Words, Why’s It So Hard and Goodbye to Innocence, remarking Madonna’s fearless approach to creativity. If you’re interested in Madonna’s music, 90s dance history, and the people behind the records, this episode goes deep into the studio process.   Madonna Songbook is about music analysis without the gossip, songwriting, production details, context, and first reactions from the community. Watch more Madonna Songbook episodes with Donna DeLory, Stephen Bray, André Betts, Tracy Young, Tomi Martin and Paul Pesco on this channel. 🔔 Subscribe to get notified when new deep‑dive interviews on Madonna’s music go live. Find out ALL about Madonna’s music, all of her 500 songs in the book MADONNA SONGBOOK – limited edition: www.lnk.bio/MadonnaSongbook

    57 min

  3. 1 May

    Madonna's Bring Your Love Breakdown: Sabrina duet, lyrics, sound, production & Confessions 2 previews!

    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. The episode also discusses the rollout of Confessions 2, the earlier teaser “I Feel So Free,” the Coachella performance, streaming momentum, BBC Radio 1 support, and the possibility of future club gigs and live appearances. If you want Madonna analysis without the gossip, this is the place for songwriting, production details, context, and first reactions from the community. Watch more Madonna Songbook episodes with Donna DeLory, Stephen Bray, André Betts, Tracy Young, Tomi Martin and Paul Pesco on this channel. 🔔 Subscribe to get notified when new deep‑dive interviews on Madonna’s music go live. Find out ALL about Madonna’s music, all of her 500 songs in the book MADONNA SONGBOOK – limited edition: www.lnk.bio/MadonnaSongbook

    35 min

  4. 25 Apr

    Madonna’s New Era Begins: I Feel So Free, and the Confessions II Campaign

    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, sampling references, streaming response, and what the release may tell us about the upcoming album. Giulio also explores the role of Stuart Price, Arca, the connection to Future Lovers and I Feel Love, and why this release feels like a carefully built teaser rather than a standard single. Plus a few hints on the other album preview, the Sabrina Carpenter collaboration Bring Your Love / I Did It All For Love, If you love Madonna’s music, songwriting, and production history, this episode goes deep into the details behind the sound and the strategy. ​ Watch more Madonna Songbook episodes with Donna DeLory, Stephen Bray, André Betts, Tracy Young, Tomi Martin and Paul Pesco on this channel. 🔔 Subscribe to get notified when new deep‑dive interviews on Madonna’s music go live. Find out ALL about Madonna’s music, all of her 500 songs in the book MADONNA SONGBOOK – limited edition: www.lnk.bio/MadonnaSongbook

    34 min

  5. 14 Apr

    Tracy Young on remixing Madonna: she can tell What It Feels Like For a Girl!

    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 reflects on her path from radio and club DJing to becoming one of Madonna’s most important remix collaborators, sharing stories behind Music, Don’t Tell Me, What It Feels Like for a Girl, Nothing Fails, Easy Ride, Hung Up, 4 Minutes, Revolver, Crave, I Rise, and more. Find out about the mysterious remix of Over and Over and the other unreleased tracks: Gang Bang and Come Alive. The conversation also explores women’s place in dance music, and why Madonna’s songwriting and production remain so central to her legacy.If you love Madonna’s remixes, dance-pop history, and the craft behind reworking a song, this episode is for you. ​ Watch more Madonna Songbook episodes with Donna DeLory, Stephen Bray, André Betts, Tomi Martin and Paul Pesco on this channel. 🔔 Subscribe to get notified when new deep‑dive interviews on Madonna’s music go live. Find out ALL about Madonna’s music, all of her 500 songs in the book MADONNA SONGBOOK – limited edition: www.lnk.bio/MadonnaSongbook

    46 min

  6. 22 Mar

    Stephen Bray on Madonna’s Into the Groove: From Kitchen Demo to TikTok Hit

    “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 and producer Stephen Bray, who created the song with Madonna, to revisit the low‑tech kitchen recording that became one of Madonna’s most loved tracks after it “accidentally” became the soundtrack song of Desperately Seeking Susan.​ Bray generously talks about how the song was originally written for another artist, and why having “no pressure” gave the song its lightness and joy. He remembers Madonna singing in a tiny apartment with no headphones, and explains why Madonna refused to re‑record the vocal because she knew it was already done. The conversation dives into Madonna’s instinct for knowing when a track is finished, her spontaneous songwriting process with simple tools, and the contrast between her meticulous visual work and her instinctive, fast music‑making. You will also find out about unreleased songs like First There’s a Kiss, Warning Signs, Desperately Seeking Susan and the art of sequencing albums. If you care about Madonna’s music, pop songwriting craft, and how old hits find new lives in the algorithm era, this episode is for you. ​ Watch more Madonna Songbook episodes with Donna DeLory, André Betts, Tomi Martin and Paul Pesco on this channel. 🔔 Subscribe to get notified when new deep‑dive interviews on Madonna’s music go live. Find out ALL about Madonna’s music, all of her 500 songs in the book MADONNA SONGBOOK – limited edition: www.lnk.bio/MadonnaSongbook

    1hr 9min

  7. 13 Mar

    Inside Madonna’s Rise: guitarist Paul Pesco on Demos, Tours, and Determination

    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 rise from New York’s club scene, and his role in shaping early recordings like “Everybody,” “Aint No Big Deal,” “Burning Up,” and “Lucky Star.” He also performed with her on The Virgin Tour, Live Aid, and The Girlie Show, playing guitar on the “Erotica” album and songs like “Deeper and Deeper,” and “Why’s It SO Hard,”witnessing firsthand her drive and creative evolution. In this in-depth conversation, Paul reflects on collaborating with such a legendary artist and the shared perseverance and adaptability that defined both his and Madonna’s journeys. An interview with Paul Pesco is also available on the book Madonna Songbook : www.lnk.bio/MadonnaSongbook

    55 min

  8. 21 Feb

    The real story: Madonna’s Justify My Love + Erotica. Producer André Betts speaks!

    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 Lenny Kravitz, The Beast Within, Where Life Begins, Waiting, Secret Garden, Did You Do It and the unreleased track Dear Father. Betts discusses his journey from a young producer in the Bronx to collaborating with one of the biggest pop stars in history. He reflects on the creative process behind the song, the challenges faced during production, and the significance of Madonna's artistic decisions. In this engaging conversation, Andre Betts discusses the creative process behind the songs, the collaborative dynamics, and the humorous moments that defined their working relationship. From the prank that led to the song 'Did You Do It?' to the emotional depth of 'Waiting' and the unreleased track 'Dear Father,' Betts provides a unique insight into the music industry and the artistry of one of pop's greatest icons. Remixes, songwriting, house parties, studio time in the middle of the night, union contracts, trust, rats in the studio and much more. Find out about the book Madonna Songbook at www.lnk.bio/MadonnaSongbook

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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 overshadowed by the visual output and the bruhaha on her charismatic personality. Let’s give the music the credit it deserves! Let the music take control! And if you are intrested in purchasing the book, look it up on www.lnk.bio/MadonnaSongbook!

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  • Creator
    Giulio Mazzoleni
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
    Madonna Songbook Podcast

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