PASSION PROJECT: Encyclopedia Madonnica feat. Matthew Rettenmund
Release Date: 01/09/2023
S9 E255: Tailoring Gender w/ Matt Adore
WEBurlesque the Podcast
Chicago’s compact Casanova Matt Adore is on the line with Viktor Devonne and they're talking drag kings, things, and more. From stripping to identiity, on-stage presentations, local scenes, binders, being sparkly, the perfect moustache, and the state of the world, we're going in. This chat was recorded on May 28, 2025. Give love to the folks… Matt on IG: More Matt: More Viktor: More WEBurlesque: FOOTCLOTHES! Get 10% off your order with the code VIKTORDEVONNE at FOOTCLOTHES.COM Tonight On Murder She Wrote with Viktor and Petra:
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The WEView Ep 6: Pride Month Queer Chat
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Take a listen to the 5th episode of "The WEView" panel discussion show featuring: Coco Rose: & Warumono, featured panelist: Mr. Valdez: Harpy L'Amour: Pistol Holliday: The Sweet Siren: Produced by Viktor Devonne for the WEBurlesque Podcast Network Session 6 features burlesque entertainers talking about their original queer roots, how their identities reflect and effect their stage personas, and how pride gets things right and wrong. On the block: drag kings, Target, intersex representation, and Ryan Phillipe's butt. Want advice, submit a question for discusison, or...
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S9 E254: Stompy and Thigh Slappy with Whisper De Corvo
WEBurlesque the Podcast
Whisper De Corvo and Viktor Devonne reconnect for the pod after sharing a stage at the Kiss My Grits burlesque festival in Atlanta. We chat about origins from print fetish modeling, stagework, the controversy of asking for money, being goth, and the present state of things. This chat was recorded on May 12, 2025. Give love to the folks… Whisper on IG: https://www.instagram.com/whisper_de_corvo/ More Whisper: https://linktr.ee/whisperdecorvo More Viktor: More WEBurlesque: FOOTCLOTHES! Get 10% off your order with the code VIKTORDEVONNE at FOOTCLOTHES.COM Tonight On Murder...
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S9 E253: The Accidental Pin-Up w/ Susie Dahl
WEBurlesque the Podcast
We enter the Dahlhouse with Susie Dahl, and she talks with Viktor Devonne about her Heaving Bosom (her romance novel inspired NYC revue), learning from Jo Weldon, being the main character, fashion, TeaserFest, and the before and after times. This chat was recorded on May 12, 2025. Give love to the folks… Susie on IG: More Susie: More Viktor: More WEBurlesque: FOOTCLOTHES! Get 10% off your order with the code VIKTORDEVONNE at FOOTCLOTHES.COM
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S9 E252: A Last Ride w/ Bobbie Burlesque
WEBurlesque the Podcast
Bobbie Burlesque of LA talks about his lengthy career in burlesque from fan to producer, from influential Los Angeles shows in the 2000s to the Exquisite Burlesque Festival. After a hiatus, Bobbie is taking on stages again to take on ambitions not yet realized. He and Viktor Devonne talk cat dad, gay voice, theatrical administrative roles, peacocks, business, and putting on a show. This chat was recorded on May 8, 2025. Give love to the folks… Bobbie on IG: & & More Bobbie: More Viktor: More WEBurlesque: FOOTCLOTHES! Get 10% off your order with the code...
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Music That Made WE #67 Miss Brawling Beauty (Side B feat. Heart, Bob Marley, Queen; more)
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The Music That Made WE volume 5 continues with Miss Brawling Beauty of Utah and Nevada. She's chosen 10 songs that make up her story, with a soundtrack that includes Madonna, Ella Fitzgerald, Suicidal Tendencies, and more. + Stick around for Viktor’s hidden bonus track. Brawling's links: https://www.instagram.com/thebrawlingbeauty & https://linktr.ee/missbrawlingbeauty 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...
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Music That Made WE #67 Miss Brawling Beauty (Side A feat. Jim Croce, Madonna, Steve Miller Band; more)
WEBurlesque the Podcast
The Music That Made WE volume 5 continues with Miss Brawling Beauty of Utah and Nevada. She's chosen 10 songs that make up her story, with a soundtrack that includes Sarah McLachlan, Heart, Ella Fitzgerald, and more. + Stick around for Viktor’s hidden bonus track. Brawling's links: https://www.instagram.com/thebrawlingbeauty & https://linktr.ee/missbrawlingbeauty 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...
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S9 e251: Never Doing Anything in Half Measures w/ Dinah Dare
WEBurlesque the Podcast
Viktor Devonne speaks with Dinah Dare based out of the Central Belt of Scotland. We talk cultural differences, aggressively complimentary behavior, trapeze, what is classic, the royal family, and (post-)covid (tw: eating disorder talk at 32-38 minute mark). This chat was recorded on April 29, 2025. Give love to the folks… Dinah on IG: More Dinah: 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 #66 Purris Stilton (Side B feat. Alice in Chains, Hole, Whitney; more)
WEBurlesque the Podcast
The Music That Made WE volume 5 continues with Purris Stilton of Nebraska. She;s chosen 10 songs that make up her story, with a soundtrack that includes Luther Vandross, RuPaul, Teena Marie, and more. + Stick around for Viktor’s hidden bonus track. Purris' links:https://www.instagram.com/purrisstilton/ 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...
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Music That Made WE #66 Purris Stilton (Side A feat. RuPaul, Karen Clark, Teena Marie; more)
WEBurlesque the Podcast
The Music That Made WE volume 5 continues with Purris Stilton of Nebraska. She;s chosen 10 songs that make up her story, with a soundtrack that includes Hole, Whitney, Foxy Brown, and more. + Stick around for Viktor’s hidden bonus track. Purris' links:https://www.instagram.com/purrisstilton/ 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...
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
– For more on WEBurlesque Podcast Network, visit weburlesquepodcast.com and @weburlesque @viktordevonne everywhere
Passion Project is a production by WEBurlesque Podcast Network and Viktor Devonne; all original material property to Viktor Devonne; all non-original material property to those copyright holders. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.