PASSION PROJECT: Encyclopedia Madonnica feat. Matthew Rettenmund
Release Date: 01/09/2023
S9 E249: The Moustache and the Makeup w/ Bert Shaffer
WEBurlesque the Podcast
Fresh from the RVA Burlesque Festival, Bert Shaffer joins Viktor Devonne to talk about masculinity in burlesque, the word boylesque, his origins in burlesque, from harnesses to fringe, whether he has one of 'those websites,' and whether the eyeshadow is compulsory when playing a toy cowboy. This chat was recorded on April 28, 2025. Give love to the folks… Bert on IG: and https://linktr.ee/bert.shaffer More Viktor: More WEBurlesque: FOOTCLOTHES! Get 10% off your order with the code VIKTORDEVONNE at FOOTCLOTHES.COM
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Music That Made WE #65 Luna DeLyte (Side B feat. Janelle Monae, Ibeyi, B-52's; more)
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The Music That Made WE volume 5 continues with Luna DeLyte of Washington. They've chosen 10 songs that make up their story, with a soundtrack that includes Jill Scott, Cascada, Anna Nalick, and more. + Stick around for Viktor’s hidden bonus track. Luna’s links:https://www.instagram.com/lunadelyte/ The Music That Made WE is a creation of WEBurlesque Podcast Network, produced by Viktor Devonne. For the extended VIDEO version of this presentation, please visit our — all episodes of this series are available under the $1 threshold. that’s patreon dot com slash we...
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Music That Made WE #65 Luna DeLyte (Side A feat. Jill Scott, Cascada, Sa-Rac; more)
WEBurlesque the Podcast
The Music That Made WE volume 5 continues with Luna DeLyte of Washington. They've chosen 10 songs that make up their story, with a soundtrack that includes Bishop Briggs, Twenty One Pilots, Anna Nalick, and more. + Stick around for Viktor’s hidden bonus track. Luna’s links:https://www.instagram.com/lunadelyte/ The Music That Made WE is a creation of WEBurlesque Podcast Network, produced by Viktor Devonne. For the extended VIDEO version of this presentation, please visit our — all episodes of this series are available under the $1 threshold. that’s patreon dot...
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S9 E248: Ballet and Burlesque, w/ Ivy Faerie
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Ivy Faerie joins Viktor Devonne freshly from her visit at the Maximum Burlesque Festival in Rome. We talk about Colorado, choreography, faerie queens, performing with Lovey Goldmaine as "Uh Uh" for their Cell Block Tango at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender in 2024, and what she brings to a zombie apocalypse team. This chat was recorded on March 27, 2025. Give love to the folks… Ivy on IG: & More Viktor: More WEBurlesque: FOOTCLOTHES! Get 10% off your order with the code VIKTORDEVONNE at FOOTCLOTHES.COM
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The WEView Ep 4: Bitchy Backstages, Change or Complain, Tip Pool Fauxpas
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Take a listen to the 4th episode of "The WEView" panel discussion show featuring: Joona Bae moderator: & Ginger Snaps, featured panelist: & Lady Legs: & Bebe Demure: & Produced by Viktor Devonne for the WEBurlesque Podcast Network Session 4 features a review on the footwear ableism question from last time, diving into backstage banter that can be viewed as bitter or uncomfortable for others; Ginger opens the floor to discuss whether we as a community and industry seek restorative justice or just want to complain about it; finally, a listener shares a story of how...
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S9 E247: Life Science Student of the Year, Quinn Dixie
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Quinn Dixie of Oklahoma talks with Viktor Devonne about military service, parenting, adoption, joining burlesque in one's 30s, traveling, plus the impending Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender where she is to debut in Movers, Shakers, and Innovators. All this and and how to bump it with a trumpet accordingly, so grab yer brass. This chat was recorded on April 6, 2025. Give love to the folks… Quinn on IG: More Viktor: More WEBurlesque: FOOTCLOTHES! Get 10% off your order with the code VIKTORDEVONNE at FOOTCLOTHES.COM
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Music That Made WE #64 Xochii de la Noche (Side B feat. Chiodos, Alabama Shakes, Tove Lo; more)
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The Music That Made WE volume 5 continues with Xochii de la Noche of Los Angeles. She’s chosen 10 songs that make up her story, with a soundtrack that includes Metric, Selena, Trans-X, and more. + Stick around for Viktor’s hidden bonus track. Xochii’s links: https://www.instagram.com/xochii_noche/ & https://xochii.com The Music That Made WE is a creation of WEBurlesque Podcast Network, produced by Viktor Devonne. For the extended VIDEO version of this presentation, please visit our — all episodes of this series are available under the $1 threshold. that’s patreon dot...
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Music That Made WE #64 Xochii de la Noche (Side A feat. Selena, My Chemical Romance, Julie Andrews; more)
WEBurlesque the Podcast
The Music That Made WE volume 5 continues with Xochii de la Noche of Los Angeles. She’s chosen 10 songs that make up her story, with a soundtrack that includes Alabama Shakes, Seven Lions, Metric, and more. + Stick around for Viktor’s hidden bonus track. Xochii’s links: https://www.instagram.com/xochii_noche/ & https://xochii.com The Music That Made WE is a creation of WEBurlesque Podcast Network, produced by Viktor Devonne. For the extended VIDEO version of this presentation, please visit our — all episodes of this series are available under the $1 threshold. that’s...
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S9 E246: Manic Pixie Autism Girl w/ Twen Peeks
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Twen Peeks joins Viktor Devonne to talk about burlesque from Memphis to New Orleans, ADHD and autism, the truth about the name (David Lynch? Elfquest?), Coyote Ugly, being gentle with your past self, and delegating to your future self. This chat was recorded on March 25, 2025. Give love to the folks… Twen on IG: & & More Viktor: More WEBurlesque: FOOTCLOTHES! Get 10% off your order with the code VIKTORDEVONNE at FOOTCLOTHES.COM
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The WEView Ep 3: Social Media Realness, Travel Ups and Downs, Footware Ableism
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Take a listen to the 3rd episode of "The WEView" panel discussion show featuring: Twen Peeks, moderator: and Texas TeaCake$, featured panelist: and Lakota Shekhar: Nami Flare: and Mae December: and Produced by Viktor Devonne for the WEBurlesque Podcast Network Session 3 features a review on the OnlyFans question from last time, diving into how personal to make your social media when it comes to political opinions and thoughts on social justice; Texas opens the floor to discuss traveling tips and concerns as we continue to be in a scary world of flights and financnes; finally, a...
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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