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The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney Spears and more

James Rodriguez

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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00:30:16

468) Madonna and Massive Attack - I Want You

The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney... ·

2026/08/31

Could this cover be one of Madonna's most underrated songs of all time? Let's rewind back....Host: Artist Archivist: James Rodriguez

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00:04:02

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The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney... ·

2026/08/29

Get ready!

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00:28:01

466) Darren Hayes - Nothing

The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney... ·

2026/08/27

"an ending that does not try to tie pain up with a bow neatly..." Darren Hayes gives a track by track of his entire career, from Savage Garden to Solo.Host: James Rodriguez

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00:17:55

465) Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston and Britney Spears...

The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney... ·

2026/08/26

One Song. Three Icons.The Thread.Host: James Rodriguez

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01:13:17

464) The Development and Signing of Britney Spears

The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney... ·

2026/08/24

A must listen for any Britney Spears fan. Britney's A&R from Jive Records, Steve Lunt on the developing and signing of the Princess of Pop. The archives are filled with Britney Spears producers, songwriters and more on The Original Doll with James Rodriguez.Host: James Rodriguez

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00:18:13

463) Darren Hayes - Wrecking Ball

The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney... ·

2026/08/20

"It's much more than a song about someone desperate to say 'I Love You'. Darren Hayes turns himself into a wrecking ball to break down the walls to get someone someone. The rejection fuels him and gives him momentum".More on the Secret Codes and Battleships bonus track, Wrecking Ball. Host: James Rodriguez

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00:24:06

462) Janet Jackson - You Know and You Want This

The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney... ·

2026/08/14

Interludes get a bad rap, but on this album, they are the connective tissue for the story of janet. Honoring every Janet Jackson song ever made.Host: ⁠James Rodriguez

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00:20:11

461) Darren Hayes - Tiny Little Flashlights

The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney... ·

2026/08/13

"Darren Hayes can take a cinematic image and use it to describe something so intimate..."Host J⁠ames Rodriguez⁠ Darren Hayes spent time giving a track by track of his entire career, including this Secret Codes and Battleships B-Side/Bonus Track.

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00:31:16

460) Britney Spears - Why Soda Pop matters....

The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney... ·

2026/08/11

(Rewind back to this chat from 2022) Know the importance of SODA POP by Britney Spears? This song changed the trajectory of her future debut album. Joined by her A&R Steve Lunt, who has given us a track by track of her songs from 1997 - 2005. I’m ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and on my show, The Original Doll, I’m diving deep into the stories behind the music that shaped our lives. I’m not just talking about the hits...I’m sitting down with the songwriters, producers, and

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00:22:19

459) William Orbit Passing and Madonna Drowned World...

The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney... ·

2026/08/10

Sometimes... the greatest producers aren't the ones who simply know how to make a hit...sometimes they are the people who can hear a possibility that nobody else has heard yet.Honoring William Orbit and Madonna's Drowned World/ Substitute For Love. James Rodriguez honors iconic songs, one at a time, giving flowers to the artists, songs and albums that changed the world.

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00:25:07

458) Darren Hayes - Perfect (Bonus)

The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney... ·

2026/08/06

"When Darren sings, never, evermore....he is giving the listeners a feeling that this in fact, is the finale...the ending..." Host James Rodriguez Darren Hayes spent time giving a track by track of his entire career, including this Secret Codes and Battleships B-Side/Bonus Track.

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00:24:35

457) Janet Jackson - Morning (Interlude) & That's The...

The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney... ·

2026/08/03

Choosing to open an album with a 31 second interlude was a risky artistic choice...but for the janet. album it introduced the listeners to Janet, the woman.Honoring every Janet Jackson song ever made.Host: James Rodriguez

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00:18:02

456) Madonna - True Blue (Song)

The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney... ·

2026/08/01

"What makes True Blue feel different is that it became her most personal song up until that point."🔥 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 hidden gems, uncover why every song matters … to her albums, her legacy and the very fabric of pop music itself. Whether you’re a die hard fan or just

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00:21:51

455) Ariana Grande - petal and why it deserves as...

The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney... ·

2026/07/31

"This albums isn't about losing someone....it's about finding yourself again after so many things have tried to change you...."Ever wonder why some songs just stick with us forever?I’m ⁠⁠⁠James Rodriguez⁠⁠⁠, and on my show, The Original Doll, I’m diving deep into the stories behind the music that shaped our lives. I’m not just talking about the hits—I’m sitting down with the songwriters, producers, and collaborators who were actually in the room when the magic happened. It’s all

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00:20:33

454) Janet Jackson - Young Love

The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney... ·

2026/07/30

Flowers for Janet Jackson's YOUNG LOVE.Ever wonder why some songs just stick with us forever?I’m ⁠⁠James Rodriguez⁠⁠, and on my show, The Original Doll, I’m diving deep into the stories behind the music that shaped our lives. I’m not just talking about the hits—I’m sitting down with the songwriters, producers, and collaborators who were actually in the room when the magic happened. It’s all about giving these artists their flowers while they’re still here to receive them.

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00:16:47

453) Darren Hayes - Explode (Bonus)

The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney... ·

2026/07/30

"EXPLODE isn't about destruction..it's about transformation"Guest: Darren HayesEver wonder why some songs just stick with us forever? I’m ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and on my show, The Original Doll, I’m diving deep into the stories behind the music that shaped our lives. I’m not just talking about the hits...I’m sitting down with the songwriters, producers, and collaborators who were actually in the room when the magic happened. It’s all about giving these artists

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00:29:11

452) Madonna & Darren Hayes - Angel

The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney... ·

2026/07/23

Many artists have chosen to cover Madonna, one being Darren Hayes. To understand why he chose to cover this 1984 song, we must rewind back to the origin story of ANGEL. Ever wonder why some songs just stick with us forever? I’m ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and on my show, The Original Doll, I’m diving deep into the stories behind the music that shaped our lives. I’m not just talking about the hits...I’m sitting down with the songwriters, producers, and collaborators who were actually in

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00:18:39

451) Luther Vandross & Janet Jackson - The Best...

The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney... ·

2026/07/21

James Rodriguez was able to ask Jimmy (Jam and Lewis) Jam about the creation of this song and give flowers to a song that is important in the careers of Luther and Janet!Ever wonder why some songs just stick with us forever?I’m ⁠James Rodriguez⁠, and on my show, The Original Doll, I’m diving deep into the stories behind the music that shaped our lives. I’m not just talking about the hits—I’m sitting down with the songwriters, producers, and collaborators who were actually in the room when the magic

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00:20:18

450) Britney Spears - Flowers for Over To You Now (E)

The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney... ·

2026/07/19

Could this be one of Britney Spears' most explicit songs she ever released? Why was this song not included on IN THE ZONE? Find out more from Britney Spears A&R Steve Lunt about Over To You Now. Ever wonder why some songs just stick with us forever?I’m James Rodriguez, and on my show, The Original Doll, I’m diving deep into the stories behind the music that shaped our lives. I’m not just talking about the hits—I’m sitting down with the songwriters, producers, and collaborators who were

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01:20:59

449) Lucy Woodward - More To Life

The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney... ·

2026/07/18

Guest; Lucy Woodward is the kind of artist who refuses to be put in a box. A singer, songwriter, and performer with remarkable vocal range, she moves effortlessly between pop, soul, jazz, blues, rock, and global music, bringing warmth, power, and unmistakable personality to everything she sings. Whether delivering a soaring vocal or a quiet, intimate moment, Lucy has a rare ability to make every song feel deeply personal.She first caught the world's attention with her 2003 Atlantic Records

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