PASSION PROJECT: Encyclopedia Madonnica feat. Matthew Rettenmund
Release Date: 01/09/2023
The WEView Ep 19 Hispanic Heritage Month w/ Chola Magnolia, Jacqueline Boxx, Veronica Yune & Sonia Rita
WEBurlesque the Podcast
The conversation continues in the WEView panel, with Veronica Yune, Jacqueline Boxx, Sonia Rita, and Chola Magnolia talking about heritage, representing cultures in burlesque, production, assimilation, intersectionality, bad emcee moments, and big wins. Take a listen to the 18th session of "The WEView" panel discussion show featuring: CHOLA MAGNOLIA: + SONIA RITA: + JACQUELINE BOXX: + VERONICA YUNE: + Produced by Viktor Devonne for the WEBurlesque Podcast Network Want advice, submit a question for discusison, or get consensus if you're the asshole? Submit...
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ARCHIVES: S1E4 Falana Fox (2-12-2018)
WEBurlesque the Podcast
Note from Viktor: This is a reupload from the WEBurlesque archives and features references to shows or events that were specific for the time of original release. Originally released: February 12, 2018 ; recorded: February 3, 2018 On the fourth episode of WEBurlesque The Podcast, Viktor sits down and chats with a singer, actor, and burlesque performer. Falana won "Quality Kitten" at the Silver Tusk Awards. Give love to the folks… Falana: More Viktor: @viktordevonne More WEBurlesque: http://www.weburlesquepodcast.com
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The WEView Ep 18 Hispanic Heritage Month w/ Qu'in de la Noche, Bella Sin & Christy Belladonna
WEBurlesque the Podcast
The conversation continues in the WEView panel, with Qu'in de La Noche, Christy Belladonna, and Bella Sin talking about heritage, representing cultures in burlesque, production, archiving artists, moms, and goth. Take a listen to the 18th session of "The WEView" panel discussion show featuring: BELLA SIN: + CHRISTY BELLADONNA: + QU'IN DE LA NOCHE: + Produced by Viktor Devonne for the WEBurlesque Podcast Network Want advice, submit a question for discusison, or get consensus if you're the asshole? Submit a letter from the audience: Feedback and...
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ARCHIVES: S1E3 Anja Keister (2-5-2018)
WEBurlesque the Podcast
Note from Viktor: This is a reupload from the WEBurlesque archives and features references to shows or events that were specific for the time of original release. Originally released: February 5, 2018 ; recorded: January 30, 2018 On this episode of WEBurlesque The Podcast, Viktor talks to , burlesque performer and producer of D20 Burlesque as well as 2018 Silver Tusk Geek of All Media award winner. Give love to the folks… Anja: https://www.instagram.com/anjakeister/ More Viktor: @viktordevonne More WEBurlesque: http://www.weburlesquepodcast.com
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The WEView Ep 17 Hispanic Heritage Month 1:1 w/ Xochii de la Noche and Dionysia
WEBurlesque the Podcast
The conversation continues in the WEView panel, with a special 1:1 discussion between Kenosha's Dionysia and Long Beach's Xochii de la Noche discussing cultural exchange in burlesque. Take a listen to the 15th session of "The WEView" panel discussion show featuring: XOCHII DE LA NOCHE: + DIONYSIA: + Produced by Viktor Devonne for the WEBurlesque Podcast Network Want advice, submit a question for discusison, or get consensus if you're the asshole? Submit a letter from the audience: Feedback and Curiosities: (this conversation was recorded on 9-20-2026)... all...
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ARCHIVES: S1E2 Lewd Alfred Douglas (1-29-2018)
WEBurlesque the Podcast
Note from Viktor: This is a reupload from the WEBurlesque archives and features references to shows or events that were specific for the time of original release. Originally released: January 29, 2018; recorded: January 28, 2018 On the second episode of WEBurlesque The Podcast, Viktor meets with burlesque performer, illustrator, and cosplayer . Give love to the folks… Lewd Alfred: + More Viktor: More WEBurlesque:
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ARCHIVES: S1E1 Lillian Bustle (1-23-2018)
WEBurlesque the Podcast
Note from Viktor: This is a reupload from the WEBurlesque archives and features references to shows or events that were specific for the time of original release. Originally released: January 23, 2018; recorded: January 6, 2018 On the inaugural episode of WEBurlesque The Podcast, Viktor Devonne talks to the “Titties from Jersey City” , burlesque performer, actress, and fat acceptance advocate. Give love to the folks… Lillian: + More Viktor: More WEBurlesque:
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S10 E300: Lillian Bustle and Viktor Devonne, 300 Later (Season 10 Finale)
WEBurlesque the Podcast
Lillian Bustle (Jersey City, NJ) returns to the pod to celebrate 300 episode of WEBURLESQUE on your feed. Lillian was the first guest on the show, which aired January 23 (ignore all Viktor's references to 2017, he doesn't know what he's talking about.) Since then, the world ended, sort of came back, has changed somewhat where what fires are and the entrances to hell have shifted gently. Lillian is now co-producing BOUNCE HOUSE with Abby Fantastic, and shares with Viktor an adjustment of priorities, what we've both learned since Back Then, and what's to come. This chat...
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PASSION PROJECT: FRANTASTIC, part 2 feat. Marcus Heslop
WEBurlesque the Podcast
Viktor Devonne presents: PASSION PROJECT, a series devoted to artists and creators behind really neat stuff. The latest episode is FRANTASTIC PART 2, with the author Marcus Heslop, who's Fran Fullenwider biography has just been published. Learn more about Fran's work in THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, HOUSE OF THE SPIRITS, and THE MONSTER CLUB. From the press release:"Actress, cult icon and unapologetic trailblazer, Fran Fullenwider lived life on her own terms. From The Rocky Horror Picture Show, to classic British comedies such as The Two Ronnies and Worzel Gummidge, to working as...
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S10 E299: Seven Minutes in Heaven w/ Eight People at Ohio Burlesque Festival
WEBurlesque the Podcast
Viktor Devonne was at the Ohio Burlesque Festival and snagged seven minutes with eight different performers at the Ohio Burlesque Festival: Daddea D’Vicious, Lady Za Za, Lucy Boheme, Lady Mabuhay, Kopycat, Thee HBIC, Elle EssDee, and Standing Room Luke. Find out more about Ohio Burlesque and the corresponding academy and festival, These chats was recorded on August 14 and 15, 2026. Give love to the folks… Our Guests: @miss__daddea @marktheshark66_brr @lucy.boheme @ladymabuhay @itskopycat @thee.hbic, @elle.essdee @standing_room_luke More Viktor: More...
info_outlineViktor Devonne presents: PASSION PROJECT, a series devoted to artists and creators behind really neat stuff. The latest episode is ENCYCLOPEDIA MADONNICA, with the author Matthew Rettenmund, who published his first edition in 1995, and then again in 2005, and the latest September of 2022.
A literal a-z on the subject of global superstar Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone, born in Bay City Michigan and subsequent queen of the pop world (and one of our last remaining icons who began their domination in the 1980s), the book is a mammoth collection of trivia, fascinating factoids, speculation, and commentary on the star's body of work, love life, activism, narcissism, fragility, strengths, and missteps along the way. One of the most "fun" icons to be a fan of, there are just as many heights (Blond Ambition! Evita! Hung Up!) as fails (Sean Penn! Body of Evidence! TikTok?) and projects that must be re-evaluated (Bloodhounds of Broadway! Sex! Bedtime Stories!) after loads of criticism was heaped upon them during their initial run. Rettenmund is one of the great masters behind maintaining perspective on Madonna's legacy whilst keeping a clear head on the present day.
The result in the definitive encyclopedic compendium, in the latest and greatest form with exclusive interviews, culled quotes, forgotten lore, and necessary snark.
Matt talks about how the initial publication almost never happened, his favorites and less favorites (what beloved M track is he less than delighted by? You may gasp.), and how he managed to get a snapshot with the legend herself (and what she said to him!) during the tour and press events he experienced and compares notes with Viktor on whether or not she really should try another movie.
Video version of this conversation is available here: https://weburlesque.wordpress.com/passion-project
You can buy your own copy here: https://linktr.ee/boyculture
- Matt's blogs of all things queer and pop: https://www.boyculture.com/ and https://gr8erdays.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattrett
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