Rephonic
Artwork for The Original Doll

The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Iconography Britney Spears

James Rodriguez
Britney Spears
Music Production
Backstreet Boys
NSYNC
Janet Jackson
Christmas Music
Pop Music
In the Zone
Michael Jackson
Jive Records
R&B
Charity Work
Grammy Awards
The Hook Up
Billie Eilish
Domestic Abuse
Cinderella
Toxic
Taylor Swift
Winter Holidays

🎧 The Original Doll: Where Music Meets Meaning Remember the song that got you through your first breakup? Or the album that defined your college years? Iconography is a podcast that dives deep into the emotional and cultural power of music—how it shapes us, inspires us, and brings us together. Hosted by James Rodriguez, this series features in-depth conversations with iconic artists, songwriters,... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes324Founded5 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
MusicMusic History

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Original Doll

Latest Episodes

James Rodriguez, on the importance of Lily Allen's album WEST END GIRL. A track by track on one of the most talked about albums of 2025.

“Touch of My Hand” arrived in November 2003 on Britney’s fourth album, In the Zone, a project that deliberately pivoted from teen-pop image to adult autonomy.

Songwriters and producers, Jimmy Harry and Shep Solomon unpackaged this fan favorite trac... more

Picture a scene: a raucous jungle party… animals swinging from vines and suddenly a thunderous pop-rock break erupts! Phil Collins is leading the charge… behind him is one of the biggest boy bands on earth. That collision of generations & styles is “... more

Steve Lunt, Britney Spears' A&R, answers the questions:

Was Outrageous suppose to be the lead single?

Was it going to be the lead single because of CATWOMAN?

Was it going to be a second single?

Steve on having a meeting with Britney Spears about ... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Pop Pantheon
Pop PantheonDJ Louie XIV
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen YangBig Money Players Network and iHeartPodcasts

Recent Guests

Vince deGiorgio
A&R from RCA, involved with *NSYNC
RCA Records
Episode: Phil Collins & *NSYNC - Trashin the Camp (commentary)
Steve Anderson
Music producer, songwriter
Episode: Britney Spears - Breathe On Me (Track Commentary)
Alan Rich
Songwriter known for his work on Nsync's 'I Drive Myself Crazy'.
Episode: *NSYNC - I Need Love, I Want You Back, Everything I Own, Thinking Of You (I Drive Myself Crazy) - Track Commentary
Alex Greggs
Producer and remixer associated with *NSYNC's tracks.
Episode: *NSYNC - I Need Love, I Want You Back, Everything I Own, Thinking Of You (I Drive Myself Crazy) - Track Commentary
Dave Novik
A true industry veteran with a global career in music production and A&R.
Episode: Untangling *NSYNC Ep 2 - Who Is Dave Novik and Track By Track
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
Bob Donnelly
Attorney and entertainment law specialist with extensive experience representing music industry clients
Fox Rothschild
Episode: From Rock Icons To Grammy Winners, The Lawyer Who's Seen It All!
John Philip Shenale
Composer, arranger, musician, producer, comedian, novel reader, and traveler.
Episode: Janet Jackson - Dream Street - The Making Of with John Philip Shenale
Jason Blume
Songwriter known for working with Britney Spears
Episode: Britney Spears - Dear Diary (Making of) Songwriter Jason Blume

Host

James Rodriguez
Host of The Original Doll, engaging with various artists, producers, and songwriters about their pivotal roles in the music industry and the stories behind iconic songs.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 250 ratings
  • Great episode on MC

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EmanLikeWhoa
    United States3 months 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 Zealand4 months 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 States6 months ago
  • Love music. Love this.

    Cannot recommend this enough. James Rodriguez knows what he is talking about and the guests are top tier.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    esdemona
    United States6 months ago
  • Original Guru

    Absolutely love James’ podcast. Such attention to detail in the research - a true love of the artists unpacked in every podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Claireasheena
    Australia7 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the podcast for its deep respect and exploration of music history.
The engaging commentary and insider anecdotes from industry professionals are highlighted as key strengths of the show.
Some listeners express frustration with stylistic elements in presentation but acknowledge the informative content as a major plus.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Britney Spears - Breathe On Me (Track Commentary)
Q: What ultimately did this song add to the album and kind of what are your thoughts about the sequencing of it?
It felt right to have Breathe On Me follow after Me Against the Music; it added a trancey, late-night feel which complemented the album's diverse sound.
Britney Spears - Early Morning (Track Commentary)
Q: How did the creative process work with Moby and what were your expectations?
I was looking for something creative without restricting Moby's input; the goal was to capture the best of what he does.
Britney Spears - Early Morning (Track Commentary)
Q: What did Early Morning bring to the In The Zone album?
It combined different styles of music, merging R&B and soul elements, creating a unique sonic balance that's essential to the album.
Britney Spears - (I Got That) Boom Boom - Track By Track Commentary
Q: When you're working on this, do you know as soon as it's the song really comes together, do you know, okay, we got something special?
When they got behind the mic and they just started jamming on stuff and doing ad libs and just messing around and having fun, I said, this is definitely going to work.
Karan Ashley - Power Ranger and Jam & Lewis artist...
Q: How did you see yourself as a young artist?
Karan felt a strong desire to put on an energetic stage performance, aspiring to emulate pop icons like Janet Jackson.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Original Doll

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

Focusing on music and its profound cultural impact, this podcast offers listeners an exploration of iconic tracks and artists that have shaped the landscape of pop music. Through in-depth conversations with seasoned industry figures including songwriters, producers, and artists, it introduces untold narratives that lie behind chart-topping hits and the creative processes that turn inspiration into memorable songs. The emphasis on influential figureheads, particularly in connection with significant artists like Britney Spears and *NSYNC, provides a deep dive into the emotional resonance of music throughout different eras, delineating how it connects with listeners on a personal level.

Where can I find podcast stats for The Original Doll?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Original Doll. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Original Doll and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Original Doll get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Original Doll, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Original Doll?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Original Doll, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Original Doll have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Original Doll has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Original Doll?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Original Doll:

1. Pop Pantheon
2. What's Your Issue?
3. Good Hang with Amy Poehler
4. Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
5. Beyond The Blinds

How many episodes of The Original Doll are there?

The Original Doll launched 5 years ago and published 324 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Original Doll?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Original Doll?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Original Doll from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Original Doll?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Original Doll. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Original Doll?

Recent guests on The Original Doll include:

1. Vince deGiorgio
2. Steve Anderson
3. Alan Rich
4. Alex Greggs
5. Dave Novik
6. Dave Aude
7. Bob Donnelly
8. John Philip Shenale

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days