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Toxic
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🎧 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

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Every Tuesday, a new Janet Jackson song or album. Answering the question why Janet isn't credited on the Hot 100 for her collaboration with Herb Alpert and Lisa Keith. The important years of 1987 - 1989, after CONTROL and before RHYTHM NATION 1814.

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đŸ”„ Madonna Mondays A must listen dive into the iconography of Madonna. Join The Original Doll host ⁠⁠⁠⁠James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠every Monday for an irresistible journey track by track
album by album through Madonna’s ICONIC career. From chart toppers to h... more

In The Zone and the songs from the album should get more recognition for the genre pushing sonics. All 14 tracks explained.

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Spear-itual Sundays, honoring Britney Spears on Sundays.

Host: ⁠⁠James Rodriguez⁠⁠

Guest: Steve Lunt (JIVE A&R)

Rewind back to 1999, *NSYNC became involved in one of the music industry’s most public legal battles involving management, record labels and artists’ rights. Steve Lunt on the tumultuous year, ... more

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Recent Guests

Steve Lunt
British-born songwriter, producer, and music executive who played a significant role in shaping the careers of major pop acts.
Jive Records
Episode: No Strings Fridays - JIVE POV *NSYNC 1999 lawsuits
Darren Hayes
Australian singer-songwriter and former frontman of the band Savage Garden.
Episode: Truly Madly Thursdays - Darren Hayes - SPIN Side 2 Track Commentary
Dave Novik
A seasoned A&R executive who shaped the careers of major artists and influenced music industry talent development.
RCA Records
Episode: No Strings Fridays - RCA POV *NSYNC 1999 lawsuits
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
Vince DeGiorgio
Canadian-born DJ, songwriter, and record producer known for signing NSYNC to their first American deal.
Chapter 2 Productions, RCA Records
Episode: Vince DeGiorgio commentary on the US *NSYNC debut
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 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

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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.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 251 ratings
  • Great episode on MC

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EmanLikeWhoa
    United States4 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 Zealand6 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 States7 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 States7 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
    Australia9 months ago

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Control Tuesdays - Janet Jackson - Dream Street album, the importance
Q: Did you work on any other songs for Janet Jackson?
I participated in other songs for Janet and co-wrote the title track, Dream Street.
Control Tuesdays - Janet Jackson - Dream Street album, the importance
Q: How did you get involved in the Janet Jackson project?
I was contacted by Giorgio Moroder who had this project coming up, and I had previously worked with him, so I returned to work with Janet.
Control Tuesdays - Janet Jackson debut album, why it matters
Q: Did you ever buy this album? Did you ever have a copy of it?
Listeners are encouraged to share their experiences with Janet Jackson's debut album.
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.

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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.

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