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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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00:31:52

489) Janet Jackson - Unbreakable album and Black...

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2026/10/05

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.

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00:22:51

488) Darren Hayes - A Little Death

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2026/10/01

Guest: Darren HayesHost: 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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00:53:35

487) Jon Shave - Britney Spears, Iggy Azealia, The...

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2026/09/28

Jon Shave is a twice Grammy-nominated and Ivor Novello Award-nominated songwriter and music producer whose work has generated over 23 billion cross-platform streams and millions of record sales worldwide. Jon breaks down the making of Iggy Azelealia's debut album the collaboration Pretty Girls with Britney Spears and his recent work with The Sugababes. Host: James Rodriguez

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00:30:25

486) What does an artist "lose" when they sell their...

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2026/09/25

"YOUR FAV artist sells catalogue", but what does that mean? Online chatter, "don't stream the old albums that artist is not making music from it" but that is not true...This episode is important to understand why your favorite artist might sell their catalogue and what that means for performance rights and more!Host: Artist Archivist ⁠⁠⁠James Rodriguez ⁠⁠

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00:19:56

485) Darren Hayes - Do You Remember?

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2026/09/24

Guest: Darren HayesHost: Artist Archivist ⁠⁠James Rodriguez ⁠About the second single from Homosexual, Darren Hayes said "when does artist get to chance to write about the same person (Chained To You) from a different point of view..."

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00:15:42

484) Janet Jackson - Throb

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2026/09/22

Might be overlooked by some, this house inspired track adds so much to the legacy of Janet Jackson, Jam and Lewis's legacy. Explaining why THROB deserves its flowers. Host: Artist Archivist ⁠⁠James Rodriguez

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00:18:58

483) Madonna - Give Me All Your Luvin

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2026/09/21

Often overlooked and dismissed, Madonna's lead single from MDNA helped Madonna achieve more chart success that separated her from everyone. It also primed Madonna for her Super Bowl halftime performance. Flowers for Give Me All Your Luvin featuring Nicki Minaj and M.I.A.Host: Artist Archivist ⁠James Rodriguez

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00:46:44

482) Britney Spears - Overprotected

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2026/09/19

Honoring the 25th anniversary of Britney Spears third studio album, Britney. Steve Lunt, Jive Records A&R at the time on the making of Britney's Overprotected. Guest: A&R Steve Lunt.Host: Artist Archivist James Rodriguez

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00:16:48

481) *NSYNC - It Makes Me Ill

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2026/09/18

Host: Artist Archivist ⁠⁠James Rodriguez ⁠*NSYNC's 2000 album No Strings Attached had many gigantic hits but an album track may have had the longest most interesting evolution...that track is It Makes Me Ill.

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00:23:45

480) Darren Hayes - Let's Try Being In Love

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2026/09/17

Guest: Darren HayesHost: Artist Archivist ⁠James Rodriguez The film Call Me By Your Name influenced Darren Hayes on his eagerly anticipated solo song, Let's Try Being In Love. The concept album Homosexual would feature truth in an unexpected way that only Darren Hayes could deliver.

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00:15:03

479) Madonna - Rescue Me

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2026/09/16

Ever wonder how one of Madonna’s most underrated tracks came to life? In this episode, we’re diving into the making of “Rescue Me”…a song tucked inside her iconic 1990 greatest hits album The Immaculate Collection, yet powerful enough to create its own legacy.This isn’t just another dance track.We’ll break down how it was created, the impact it had on U.S. radio, and why it still resonates decades later.If you grew up with Madonna as the soundtrack to your youth…or you’re just now rediscovering the

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00:17:26

478) Darren Hayes - Homosexual

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2026/09/10

The reviews for Darren Hayes solo return were glowing! Let us rewind back to honor Homosexual. Host: Artist Archivist James Rodriguez

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00:20:23

477) Aaliyah, Missy Elliot, Magoo and Timbaland - Up...

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2026/09/09

Honoring the importance of Magoo and how he helped create a friendship and community that would change music.Host: James Rodriguez Artist Archivist

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00:13:36

476) Janet Jackson and Kathleen Battle This Time

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2026/09/09

This song could have been a mess a song by featuring an opera singer... Going out of the box, is exactly what Janet, Jam and Lewis have been able to do for their entire careers. The impact and legacy of THIS TIME.Host: James Rodriguez Artist Archivist

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00:18:09

474) Madonna - La Isla Bonita, the importance of the...

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2026/09/07

Madonna's La Isla Bonita, truly helped changed mainstream radio....Host: James Rodriguez, Artist Archivist.

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00:32:14

473) Britney Spears - B In The Mix with Steve Lunt

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2026/09/06

B In The Mix: The Remixes is often overlooked by the public, but fans of Britney Spears legacy understand that this compilation was a tractional bridge between In the Zone and Blackout. Emphasis on moody, vibe electronic...Guest: Steve Lunt (Jive Records A&R)Host: James Rodriguez (Artist Archivist)

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00:15:38

472) *NYSNC - Just Got Paid

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2026/09/04

"The cover serves a purpose on *NSYNC's 2000 album NO STRINGS ATTACHED" and shows you can reinterpret a song and not rely on imitating it."Flowers for JUST GOT PAIDHost: James Rodriguez

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00:21:46

471) Darren Hayes - Glorious A Tribute to Michael...

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2026/09/03

Darren Hayes said Michael Jackson was the reason her became an entertainer. Following the death of The King Of Pop, Darren wrote a song honoring Michael Jackson, this is the story.Host: James Rodriguez

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00:15:18

470) Aaliyah - 4 Page Letter

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2026/09/02

"...and she was 17 years old when she recorded it. 17. Yet somehow, she delivered a performance that sounds completely timeless..."Breaking down the importance of Aaliyah's song 4 Page Letter.Host: James Rodriguez

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00:15:03

469) Janet Jackson - Be A Good Boy and if

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2026/09/01

"Why are these interludes important?"and"Why did Janet decide against if being the lead single for janet.?" Host: ⁠James Rodriguez

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