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The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney Spears and more

James Rodriguez
Britney Spears
Madonna
Janet Jackson
Darren Hayes
Savage Garden
Pop Music
Aaliyah
In the Zone
R&B
NSYNC
Control
Music Industry
Rhythm Nation 1814
Jive Records
*NSYNC
True Blue
The Tension and the Spark
Like A Virgin
Billboard Hot 100
Secret Codes and Battleships

Artist archivist James Rodriguez takes you inside the music. Unpackaging the stories behind the songs with the creatives and studio minds who helped bring them to life. Along the way, he gives flowers to the tracks that may not have been the biggest hits from the icons you love, but still deserve their moment in the spotlight. Because every song has a story...and James is here to share it.

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Guest: Josh Schwartz (KNS)

Honors: Britney Spears

Songs: Before The Goodbye

Host: Artist Archivist James Rodriguez

Breaking down the importance of Britney Spears' album BRITNEY bonus track Before The Goodbye with music producer and songwriter, ... more

Guest: Josh Schwartz (Songwriter, Producer, Background Vocalist)

Host: Artist Archivist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Josh KNS Schwartz talks about the making of LONELY by Britney Spears and the influence of Janet Jackson's What About. Reup 2022.

Guest: Tommy Parker (Songwriter, Producer, Background Vocalist)

Host: Artist Archivist ⁠⁠⁠⁠James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠

Tommy Parker on working with Janet Jackson on Unbreakable and more. James asks Tommy what happened to the Black Diamond album. Reup 2022... more

Guest: Darren Hayes

Host: Artist Archivist ⁠⁠⁠James Rodriguez ⁠⁠

On the song A Little Death from Homosexual, Darren Hayes said "..the film La La Land...that is what you hope for...."

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Recent Guests

Dave Aude
Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, and remixer of 'I'm a Slave 4 U'
Episode: Britney Spears - I'm A Slave 4 U - The Making Of
Lucy Woodward
Singer-songwriter, performer
Independent artist; previously Atlantic Records, Verve
Episode: 449) Lucy Woodward - More To Life
Bryan Todd
Multi-platinum Grammy producer, remixer and songwriter; former recording artist
Independent, Warner Chappell connection through early career
Episode: 446) Bryan Todd (Ashley Tisdale, Big Time Rush, Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus and more)
Walter Afanasiev
Co-writer of Roses with Darren Hayes
Walter Afanasiev (co-writer)
Episode: 435) Darren Hayes - Flowers For Roses
Mark Shoolery
Creative director behind iconic marketing campaigns
Warner Bros, Walt Disney Studios, Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures, MGM, Paramount Pictures
Episode: 401) Mark Shoolery is a creative director behind some of Hollywood’s most iconic marketing campaigns (including the princess of pop Britney Spears)
Renée Neufeld
writer of Are You Ready? for the Sunset Park soundtrack
Jeanee
Episode: More Than A Wednesday - Aaliyah - Are You Ready? - Why This Song Matters
Vince Degiorgio
Canadian music industry veteran; songwriter and producer; longtime RCA Records executive
RCA Records (former), Power Records, Chapter 2 Productions
Episode: No Strings Fridays - *NSYNC RCA preproduction of No Strings Attached with Vince DeGiorgio
John Philip Chanel
Producer and musician who worked on Janet Jackson's Dream Street album
Episode: Control Tuesdays - Janet Jackson - Dream Street album, the importance
Joshua Schwartz
A music producer and songwriter who collaborated with Britney Spears
Episode: Spear-itual Sundays - Britney Spears - Brave New Girl with Steve Lunt

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James Rodriguez
Host of The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney Spears and more; renowned music archivist and interviewer exploring artist catalogs and production stories.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 263 ratings
  • Excellent

    Love this podcast! Loved the Darren Hayes episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nas 176
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • MADONNA: Confessions II

    Confessions II has had such an unexpected impact on me. It’s effortlessly climbed into my Top 3 Madonna albums alongside Erotica and Ray of Light. More than anything, it brought back that feeling I had as a kid hearing a new Madonna album at 6, 12, or 15 years old and being completely consumed by it. “Bizarre,” “Love Without Words,” and “Good for the Soul” are already lifelong favorites. Forty-five years into her career, and she still has the rare ability to awaken that same excitement and remin... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tommee Boom
    United States3 months ago
  • Great episode on MC

    Excellent summary and reflection on Mariah Carey’s “Here for it All”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EmanLikeWhoa
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love the content, hot mess to listen to

    “And I’ll tell you about that in a second!” Every thirty seconds gets very infuriating to listen to. Constant teasing, never following up, chopping and changing, horribly misplaced promos partway through sentences. Really a shame because the actual content is so interesting and well researched. Just a nightmare to listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Rob90nz
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Great show! Super fun.

    Jame knows his stuff. Love listening to his podcast, new stiff all the time, very entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Canolyb1
    United Statesa year ago

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Fans enjoy candid, insightful interviews with artists and collaborators.
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485) Darren Hayes - Do You Remember?
Q: What makes Do You Remember a pivotal moment in Darren Hayes's career?
It marks a shift from coded storytelling to explicit honesty, reclaiming past memories and presenting them with ownership, humor, and unapologetic sexuality within a broader narrative of his Homosexual album.
460) Britney Spears - Why Soda Pop matters....
Q: When would there be a point where you would say like, this is Britney Spears featuring artist X?
The decision depends on brand impact and the potential to elevate Britney's stature; with a bigger name, featuring is more likely, whereas with lesser-known collaborators the track might be credited more modestly.
436) Britney Spears - Flowers For Mona Lisa and more information on "The Original Doll" album
Q: How did you then handle the transition when working with an adult, a wife, and potential mother in terms of career planning and contract decisions?
The discussion highlights a shift to longer-term career strategy, balancing Britney's evolving image with label realities, while ensuring collaboration stayed creative and not merely a puppet for producers.
436) Britney Spears - Flowers For Mona Lisa and more information on "The Original Doll" album
Q: Would you say that the final version fit where you would have been at sonically at that point?
Steve explains it didn't fully align with the initial sonic plan, but the final Mona Lisa fit the broader artistic direction and benefited from Bloodshy & Avant's production to breathe new life into it.
429) Darren Hayes - Flowers for God Walking Into The Room
Q: What is your connection to the song and how did it influence the way you approached it?
Darren Hayes discusses writing the song with religious imagery as a metaphor for awe and reverence in love, and notes that it was intended to be a universal expression of devotion rather than a devotional or doctrinal piece, while highlighting its role as a pivot toward hope on the album.

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What is The Original Doll about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners tune in for meticulous explorations of pop music history, with a focus on storytelling behind songs, production choices, and the people who shaped iconic tracks. Episodes cover era-defining moments, deep-dives into catalog entries, and nuanced discussions of collaboration, arrangement, and context, often weaving historical background with intimate artist anecdotes. The show tends to spotlight tracks that aren't the biggest hits but are rich in craft and narrative, offering a thoughtful angle for fans, music historians, and industry professionals curious about the creative process.

A standout is the consistent emphasis on unpackaging the craft behind beloved songs, including production roles, sequencing, and the cultural resonance... more

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