Inside The Groove - Madonna’s Music

Madonna Get Together for World AIDS Day

Recorded in London in November 2023, a special episode in partnership with the National AIDS Trust where we gathered fans to discuss Madonna's commitment in the fight against AIDS. We raised £5000 that day - hear it now.

Live from London - the Celebration Tour

Recorded at the RVT on 21 October 2023, the podcast hosts discuss the recent dates by Madonna for the first London leg of the tour. Joined by special guests on the stage and with a live link up to New York and LA, we tell it like it is as Madonna launches her 40th anniversary tour.

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The final episode - live from London - Madonna’s all time streaming top 20

The final (for now!) episode comes live from London with an audience of 250 Madonna fans. Join Edward, Peter and Jonathan as they chat with Lucy O'Brien, screen Artie O'Daley's brilliant movie and reveal the Top 20 most streamed Madonna songs of all time!

Deep Dive - Like A Prayer

The penultimate episode of the podcast explores the making of Madonna's most loved (probably!) song, with details of the recording and the live performances.

Deep Dive - Crazy For You / Gambler

Released in 1985, the movie Vision Quest featured two new Madonna songs, one of which would become her first ballad to be released as a single. But what of the third song? Hear the story of Madonna's moment in the movie, along with the original demo version of the song and find out why Gambler hasn't made it on to streaming. 

Deep Dive - This Used To Be My Playground

Madonna's theme for the movie A League of Their Own is also one of her biggest hits, despite not being part of the Erotica project which came a few months later. Hear the story of Madonna's song, her part in the movie, who complained about the video and also an acapella or the verse from the unreleased, 7-minute version of the song.

Album Deep Dive - 20 Finally Enough Love

We discuss the music, the remixes and the artwork to Madonna's latest release, plus a contribution from a Madonna fan who has been thinking about his own re-releases. 

Deep Dive -Frozen

The story behind the lead single from Madonna's Ray of Light album. Hear the original demo of the song along with demos of other tracks written with Patrick Leondard. Hear a breakdown of the musical parts and get the story behind the SickKick remix from 2021.

Deep Dive - Express Yourself (Remixed & Revisited)

A chance to hear this episode once more. It's certainly not reductive.

Deep Dive - Borderline (Remixed & Revisted)

A chance to hear this episode again, originally the fifth episode aired and telling the story of this classic track by Madonna.

Deep Dive - Music (Remixed & Revisted)

A chance to hear a revisited version of this early episode about Madonna's huge hit from 2000.

Deep Dive - Vogue (Remixed & Revisited)

A chance to hear a revised version of the very first episode of this podcast telling the story of Madonna's huge hit from 1990.

Album Deep Dive - 19 - Madame X

The story of Madonna's most recent studio album, inspired by living in Portugal and which saw Madonna reuniting with producer Mirwais. 

Album Deep Dive - 18 - Rebel Heart

Songwriting sessions, leaks and re-recordings to get this album where it needed to be. Enjoy hear the story behind Madonna's thirteenth studio album.

Album Deep Dive - 17 - MDNA

Madonna's 2012 EDM album may not be a fan favourite, but there's a story to be told. Hear the original writers demos behind many of the songs that made the final album, plus the story of the fantastic atwork. 

Live from London - Album Deep Dive - 16 - Celebration

From the RVT in London - a live episode - with no edits - our panel and fans discuss the 2009 Greatest Hits package by Madonna. 

Countdown to Celebration

A mini episode to tell you how to listen to the next episode live and what to expect if you'll be joining us for the live event in London on Saturday 21 May. 

Album Deep Dive - 15 Hard Candy

The most marmite of Madonna albums - everyone has an opinion on this one, not least of all the Steven Klein artwork. Find out how that was shot and the changes made to it afterwards, plus hear some unreleased gems from the archives and the story behind the album's third single, Miles Away.

Album Deep Dive - 15 - Hard Candy

The most marmite of Madonna albums - everyone has an opinion on this one, not least of all the Steven Klein artwork. Find out how that was shot and the changes made to it afterwards, plus hear some unreleased gems from the archives and the story behind the album's third single, Miles Away.

Song by song: Interview with author Marc Andrews

An interview with the author of a brilliant new book - Madonna: Song by Song - almost like this podcast in written form! Marc is a huge fan and has immense insight - and reveals some of his new discoveries in this very episode. 

Album Deep Dive - 14 - Confessions On A Dancefloor

Madonna's disco-inspired album goes under the spotlight including the story behind some of the unused songs recorded for a musical project, the Steven Klein photoshoot and how Pet Shop Boys influenced the project. 

Album Deep Dive - 13 - American Life

Hear about the recording of this album including unreleased tracks, the demo of Nothing Fails, individual elements from Love Profusion and, of course, the very distinctive album artwork. 

Album Deep Dive - 12 - Music

Madonna's first album for the 2000s brought a huge sonic change to her music and a fantastic new look for the design. This episode also put special focus on the song American Pie which was included in some territories and had quite a significant effect on Madonna's plans. 

Album Deep Dive - 12 - Music

Madonna's first album for the 2000s brought a huge sonic change to her music and a fantastic new look for the design. This episode also put special focus on the song American Pie which was included in some territories and had quite a significant effect on Madonna's plans. 

Album Deep Dive - 11 - Ray of Light

The story behind one of Madonna's most important releases. As well as the beautiful artwork and Testino photoshoot, the story of Power of Goodbye is also told. 

Album Deep Dive - 10 - Something To Remember

The story behind Madonna's third compilation LP, including the songs I Want You and You'll See. Plus you can hear some unreleased tracks from that period and find out all the info on the beautiful Testino cover... plus, what was the original title and plan for this album?

Album Deep Dive -9 - Bedtime Stories

The story behind Madonna's 1994 dip into R&B mid-tempo pop and a special focus on the songs Take A Bow and I'd Rather Be Your Lover.

Album Deep Dive - 8b Erotica part 2 - the Sex Book

Find out more about this provocative book and also hear some of the unreleased songs from the Erotica album. 

Album Deep Dive - 8 - Erotica (part1)

The story behind Madonna's 1992 album - in part one, we discuss the record's main producer, Shep Pettibone, talk about the artwork and throw focus on the song Rain.

Album Deep Dive - 7 - The Immaculate Collection

The story behind Madonna's first greatest hits package, with details about Q Sound, Blond Ambition, The Herb Ritts photography, and a special focus on Rescue Me.

Deep Dive - 7 - The Immaculate Collection

The story behind Madonna's first greatest hits package, with details about Q Sound, Blond Ambition, The Herb Ritts photography, and a special focus on Rescue Me.

Album Deep Dive - 6 - I‘m Breathless

The story behind the recording of Madonna's album which was inspired by her character in Dick Tracy

Album Deep Dive - 5 - Like A Prayer

The story behind t he recording of Madonna's seminal album, with details of the photoshoot, the singles and a focus on Oh Father. 

Album Deep Dive - 4 You Can Dance

The story behind Madonna's first remix album with special focus on the song Spotlight - plus additional infor about Who's That Girl

Album Deep Dive - 3 True Blue

The story behind Madonna's third album. With the history of its making, the photoshoot, the design, and special focus on the song Papa Don't Preach.

Album Deep Dive - 2 Like A Virgin

The story behind Madonna's second album. With the history of its making, the photoshoot, the design, and special focus on the song Material Girl

Album Deep Dive - 1 Madonna

The story behind Madonna's 1983 debut album. With the history of its making, the photoshoot, the design and special focus on the song Lucky Star. 

Special Episode - Madonna Covers (with Darren Hayes)

Who has covered her with Golden Kisses and when did Madonna do it better? This episode focusses on a new album of Madonna covers and also talks about the best and not so best covers of Madonna songs from over the years with special guest Darren Hayes.

Deep Dive - Don‘t Tell Me

Yee-haw! Get ready to line dance in celebration of that folky piece of electronica. But also to hear some of the songs which didn't make the final cut for the Music album on its release in 2000.

Special Episode -Deeper & Deeper Remixed & Revisited

This episode was first released in February 2021 with part 2 only available to patrons. Now you can listen to both episodes together as a gift on Madonna's birthday. Remember to check out the new merchandise at https://merchify.me/insidethegroove/ 

Special Episode - Who's That Girl

Revisiting all four songs from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, discussing the movie with the MLVC podcast, talking about the Who's That Girl World Tour with the Immaculate Podcast plus special guests Graham Gremore from Queerty and Rod Thomas of Bright Light Bright Light who plays his cover of Causing A Commotion. Also included are brand new - exclusively for this podcast - covers of other 1987 Madonna tracks by Graingerboy, Kavana, and Darren Hayes. A celebration of Madonna for her ...

Special Episode - Who‘s That Girl

Revisiting all four songs from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, discussing the movie with the MLVC podcast, talking about the Who's That Girl World Tour with the Immaculate Podcast plus special guests Graham Gremore from Queerty and Rod Thomas of Bright Light Bright Light who plays his cover of Causing A Commotion. Also included are brand new - exclusively for this podcast - covers of other 1987 Madonna tracks by Graingerboy, Kavana, and Darren Hayes. A celebration of Madonna for her ...

Deep Dive - 4 Minutes

A tonal shift for Madonna with a song which was not only a massive hit for the singer, but brought lots of new fans on board. But it's a divisive track and era with certain fans. I'll be discussing this, telling the story of the recording and mixing and also exploring its use in the TV show Glee.

Deep Dive - Burning Up

This was Madonna's second single, but it didn't have a global release so is not known as widely as some of her bigger hits, despite being a complete banger! Hear the story of its earliest versions plus how Madonna was styled, how the video was made, the special artwork by her friend Martin Burgoyne and much more!

Deep Dive - Evita (part 3) with The Honest Vocal Coach

The final part of the set of episodes about Evita is a discussion with the Honest Vocal Coach about Madonna's voice as we compare it to the other famous actors to have played the role of Eva Peron.

Deep Dive - Evita (part 2)

The second part of three episodes discussing Madonna's role in this movie and the accompanying soundtrack.

Deep Dive - Evita (part 1)

In the first of three episodes, we discover the history of the musical from concept album to stage show and on to film. You'll find out how Madonna first became involved in the mid 1980s, only to be dropped from the part but, of course, rehired for the final version. You'll get to hear some early versions of the songs by Madonna as well as excerpts from the original album and a rare remix of Buenos Airies.

Guest Episode - Ace of Base 'All That She Wants'

No new Groove episode right now, but don't go without - have an episode from the sister podcast - all about this huge 90s hit from Sweden.

Deep Dive - Beautiful Stranger

The lead single from the soundtrack to the second Austin Powers movie - The Spy Who Shagged me. A popular radio hit and a number one in 4 territories. We discuss the song's origin, its video and the other song Madonna recorded at the same time, with Latin singer Ricky Martin