Marlon's next radio show

 Hello Marlifers

This article was first published by GCN - Gay Community News Publishing.

After his strenuous success interviewing Gloria Estefan, Marlon says his adrenaline has not stopped. To this day he keeps saying “I can’t still believe I interviewed one of my idols”. He has, however, put that disbelief to good use by celebrating one of his other idols, 

Madonna.Madonna’s birthday was on August 16 and prior to her big day, Marlon was working on his show “Happy Birthday Madonna”. He was nearly halfway through putting together the format to celebrate the Queen of Pop when he was contacted by Kevin Murnane about interviewing Gloria. So as you can imagine, he had to put everything on hold.

Marlon is a big fan of Madge. He knows most of her songs, knows about her life and has followed her career since he was living in Venezuela. He fondly remembers that when he came to Ireland he went to The George and that night they were celebrating Madonna’s birthday by playing her music for the entire night. He couldn’t believe it and he says he felt like he was in heaven. He danced and sweated the night away.

So he is now over the moon to be able to celebrate Madonna in his own way as part of The Power Of Dreams Show at Dublin South 93.9FM. When he pitched the idea to his producer, Marian Shanley, she immediately said yes as she is very well-aware of how crucial Madonna’s music is to the LGBT+ community and beyond.

Marlon confessed to me, in his very own Marlon’s style, “After interviewing Gloria Estefan I thought I could contact Madonna’s management to interview her, but I never got a reply. I contacted them over and over again, but I was totally ignored, god bless me”.

Me nerves! Ah well, God loves a trier and I am convinced Marlon’s perseverance will open many doors for him because he is not afraid of rejection. He actually uses rejection as a way to incentivise his determination and drive.

He also confessed to me that he struggled to create the format to celebrate Madonna because she has so many hits that it was difficult to pick just ten songs. So he asked some people which Madonna song was their favourite and he is going to dedicate those songs to those he spoke to.

Marlon said the Madonna show is going to be “amazing, very queery and very queeny and very entertaining”.

You can tune in to The Power Of Dreams Show on Wednesday, September 2 at 12 noon on Dublin South 93.9 FM and there will be a repeat on Friday, September 5 also at 12 noon.

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Marlon/Marlife

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Some of the reasons

Hi Marlifers

In a more and more interconnected world, due to the massive advance of technology, SM has become part of our lives, in one way or another. 

In my case, I feel SM has given me a voice and I’d like to think I have to put that voice to good use. My voice and my message have reached corners of the world I would have not been able to if it wasn’t for SM. Also, SM has been pivotal to promote my ideas, what I believe in and my work.

For instance when I have checked my #GoogleAnalytics, I have realised my blog #marlife www.marlifeblog.com has been accessed by people in countries like Russia, Canada and India. Now my radio show for the The Power Of Dreams Show on Dublin South 93.9 FM has been listened in counties like Australia and the USA - thanks to SM.

I always try to spread positivity and good feelings, however I have also said things and behaved on SM in a way I am not proud of, but I am not sorry either. Why? Because I have learnt lessons. And to me once a lesson is learned, I take it, treasure it and quickly move on. Simple!

Thanks to SM I have reconnected with family members & friends scattered in different parts of Latin America and the rest of world. 

I can honestly say that SM is an extension of who I am. I have always been consistent and have never regretted my interactions online. And if I have, again I’ve moved on very quickly 👍

I love SM. It is my platform and my place from where I can make my voice heard ❤️ and I will continue using it because I simply love it!

Feel free to connect with me and I will connect back with you: FB Marlon Jimenez-Compton - IG @marlife16 - Twitter @jimenezmarlon72 - LinkedIn Marlon Jimenez-Compton and my Podcast MarlonDublinSouthFM.

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 Marlon/Marlife

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Gloria Estefan Talks to Marlon - Podcast

Hello Marlifers

First of all, thank you for your unconditional support. It is very encouraging.

I recently had the opportunity and privilege to interview one of my idols, Gloria Estefan, for the radio show I am happy to say I am part of "The Power Of Dreams Show" at "Dublin South 93.9 FM.

The show was produced by Marian Shanley and Kevin Murnane and sound engineered by Allison James. And sponsored by the Dublin Gazette.

It was an amazing experience for me and a dream come true. You can listen to the full show HERE or on the image below.

Thank you so much.

Marlon/Marlife