About

From the producer of the top 1% globally ranked Club KERRY NYC (CKNYC) podcast, Kerry John Poynter presents: Like A Muse - Madonna Remixes Culture. Title borrows from the lyrics of Like A Prayer: "Just like a muse to me, ... you are not what you seem, just like a prayer, your voice can take me there!"

The podcast aims in part to honor and document the international subculture of remixing Madonna's songbook. This is accomplished in part by interviews with remixers & producers that have Madonna as a muse. Content includes behind the remix interviews, DJ continuous mixes, exclusive remix premiers, & beat synced visualizers. The podcast launched in early 2023, debuted at #19 on the U.S. iTunes Music Commentary Chart, and boasts top 100 rankings in multiple countries (Media Kit) on every continent. It’s beginnings trace back to 2022 when the CKNYC podcast spawned a test run of 14 episodes for Madonna Remixers United. A new feed would be born.

Like A Muse audio episodes are available worldwide on your favorite player! Video visualizer versions available on YouTube. Add the feed to your player if needed: https://feeds.libsyn.com/473805/rss

Produced, mixed, and hosted by Kerry John Poynter. Artwork by Nurmemägi Designs. Sponsored by MK Games Art & Visuals - Vythm Music Visualizer app. Submit remixes for consideration via kerrypoynter1@gmail.com, Facebook Messenger, or Insta. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/kerrypoynter

Reviews

Amazing job, extreme entertainment and extremely pro work! - Cleitus T (Review, January 2025)

Listeners rave about the podcast's high-quality production and compelling storytelling, citing the "iconic" Dubtronic episode, the “In Remembrance” episode to trailblazer remixer Idaho, who passed in 2022, and the emotionally resonant “Cleo Nasser” episode (few Women in the industry, overcoming personal tragedies) as highlights. The "Mashed Potatoes” mashups series and the "Heartbreak Beats" episode, are praised for their masterful remixes and creative tributes. Many reviewers also express their enjoyment of the accompanying visualizers, enhancing the overall listening experience.

Recognition

  • Nominated: 50 Over 50 Podcast Award (March 2025)
  • Listed a "Best Megamixes Podcast" on Player FM April 2025.
  • Listed among “the best Madonna podcasts” on Player FM.

Producer

Kerry John Poynter is an audio engineer, veteran podcast producer, and was nominated for a 50 Over 50 Podcaster Award in 2025. He is celebrating the 16th Anniversary of the Club Kerry NYC (CKNYC) podcast in January of 2025. The podcast boasts over 400 episodes full of Madonna and many others and is ranked a top 1% global reach podcast, out of 3.5 million worldwide, by Listen Score, a top podcast metrics company. CKNYC is honored by Goodpods as the #1 all time podcast on the Indie Dance chart since 2023 and top 5 on the dance chart. CKNYC Media Kit at https://www.clubkerrynyc.com/about/.

Apple Podcast Chart Rankings

April 2025:

  • #2 Brazil (Music Interviews), #31 (Music)
  • #3 Italy (Music Interviews), #35 (Music)
  • #3 Columbia (Music Interviews), #13 (Music)
  • #14 Netherlands (Music Interviews), #98 (Music)
  • #18 Germany (Music Interviews), #153 (Music)
  • #19 New Zealand (Music Interviews), #143 (Music)
  • #22 Canaeda (Music Interviews), #152 (Music)
  • #26 South Africa (Music Interviews)
  • #49 Spain (Music Interviews)
  • #52 Ireland (Music Interviews)
  • #73 Norway (Music Interviews)
  • #77 USA (Music Interviews)

January 2025:

  • #2 New Zealand (Music Interviews)
  • #13 New Zealand (Music)
  • #22 Australia (Music)
  • #53 Spain (Music Interviews)
  • #107 France (Music Interviews)
  • #108 Brazil (Music Interviews)
  • #121 Hungary (Music Interviews)
  • #218 Norway (Music Interviews)
  • January 11 - #13 Average Chart Ranking (Music) (Podkite)
  • January 16 Ranked #102 Average Chart Rating (Music Interviews) (Podkite)
  • Madonna’s Mashed Potatoes 5 download stats are an increase of over 100% in the first 7 days! The First 7 days more than double the downloads compared to the previous four episodes and already has surpassed the 60 day download stats of the previous four episodes!

June - July 2024:

  • Streams/downloads increased 183% in July 2024.
  • #1 Panama - Music Interviews (Apple Podcasts)
  • Debuted in USA #19 - Music Interviews (Apple Podcasts)
  • Canada #166 - Music Interviews (Apple Podcasts)
  • France #9 - Music Interviews (Apple Podcasts)
  • Germany #44 - Music Interviews (Apple Podcasts)
  • UK #45 - Music Interviews (Apple Podcasts)
  • Italy #31 - Music Interviews (Apple Podcasts)
  • Norway #22 - Music Interviews (Apple Podcasts)
  • Papa New Guinea #45. - Music Interviews (Apple Podcasts)
  • Spain #110 - Music Interviews (Apple Podcasts)
  • Sweden #37 - Music Interviews (Apple Podcasts)
  • Switzerland #80 - Music Interviews (Apple Podcasts)

YouTube Podcast Visualizer Videos 

  • New subscribers up 999%  - September 2024
  • Views up 572% than previous 28 days  - September 2024
  • Watch time up 685% than previous 28 days. - September 2024
  • 34% increase over previous month - December 2024 
  • 24% increase over October 2024 - November 2024

Artwork

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