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S1, E35 - Who's That Girl soundtrack/film
Season 1 Episode 35
Mark and Kenny bust out prison and unpack the comedic misfire 1987 film Who’s That Girl? as well as the four Madonna songs on what remains a spotty s…
6 years ago
S1, E34 - True Blue The Fade Out
Season 1 Episode 34
Kenny and Mark wrap up the True Blue album with a discussion of death and mortality, imagery as an artistic (and promotional) tool, Herb Ritts (and K…
6 years ago
S1, E33 - Love Makes the World Go Round
Season 1 Episode 33
Kenny and Mark examine the first Madonna message song, the sentimental decision-making of Pat Leonard, charity records, tambourines, and the challeng…
6 years ago
S1, E32 - Jimmy Jimmy
Season 1 Episode 32
Another deep-cut gets the kudos it deserves. Kenny and Mark discuss quirky keyboards, the influences of Stephen Bray, classic 50s girl group shout-o…
6 years ago
S1, E31 - La Isla Bonita
Season 1 Episode 31
Kenny and Mark celebrate the ultimate yearning Madonna song. Topics include the power of haircuts and wigs, the influence and courting of the Latin …
6 years ago
S1, E30 - True Blue
Season 1 Episode 30
The title track proves its mettle and lasting power as Kenny and Mark discuss Sean Penn continuing presence, Debi Mazar and Erica Bell, a quickie vid…
6 years, 1 month ago
S1, E29 - Where's the Party
Season 1 Episode 29
Kenny and Mark search for the Party on side two of True Blue. Madonna’s average work week, block parties in Harlem, Melanie Griffith, and creative S…
6 years, 1 month ago
S1, E28 - Live to Tell
Season 1 Episode 28
How many classic songs can one side of one album have? Kenny and Mark celebrate this legendary (and shocking first single) ballad. Can a man REALLY…
6 years, 1 month ago
S1, E27 - White Heat
Season 1 Episode 27
Jimmy Cagney gets the pop song treatment on this deep-cut track. Topics discussed: Old School Hollywood, the prestige of living with Sean Penn, Rich…
6 years, 1 month ago
S1, E26- Open Your Heart
Season 1 Episode 26
Kenny and Mark break down the perfect second pop song on True Blue. Topics discussed: Pat Leonard, Madonna as pursuer, the texture of backing vocals…
6 years, 2 months ago