The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney Spears and more

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Spear-itual Sundays - Britney Spears - Got To Get To Give Feb 15, 2026

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Steve Lunt, Britney Spears former A&R from Jive Records on the creation of this IN THE ZONE unfinished demo. Sometimes the chemistry just isn't there in that moment. Often credited as "Get it", exclusive about the collaboration of Britney Spears and DFA Records. A quick history of DFA Records.

No Strings Fridays - Who is Alex Greggs (Riprock N Alex G)? Feb 13, 2026

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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. Producer Alex Greggs was hard at work remixing a string of hits by *NYSNC and began collaborating on the groundwork for the NO STRINGS ATTACHED album. This is what was happening behind the scenes....

Truly Madly Thursdays - The Tension And The Spark Side 2 - Darren Hayes Feb 12, 2026

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James Rodriguez⁠⁠⁠ and recording artist, songwriter, producer Darren Hayes go through track by track of Darren's debut album, The Tension and The Spark side two. Part of the weekly series, Truly Madly Thursdays. Every week an album from Savage Garden and Darren Hayes unpackaged by James Rodriguez and Darren Hayes.

Why would an artist sell their music catalog? Feb 11, 2026

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This episode was to be released in Jan 2026.

host: James Rodriguez

Control Tuesdays - Janet Jackson - Miss You Much - Track Commentary Feb 10, 2026

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Every Tuesday, a new Janet Jackson song or album. Janet Jackson's MISS YOU MUCH released in 1989, was a globally hit, and is an important part in the foundation of the empress of pop. Here is why...

Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠James Rodriguez

Madonna Mondays - Flowers for Spotlight Feb 09, 2026

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🔥 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 curious about her impact, the series unpacks the meaning, magic and moments that made Madonna LEGENDARY. Take a listen and rediscover pop history one song at a time! 🎧💥 Let us know why this song matters to you.

Spear-itual Sundays - Britney Spears - Don't Hang Up with KNS Josh Feb 08, 2026

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Josh KNS Schwartz returns! Chatting one of IN THE ZONE producer/songwriter about the bonus track DON'T HANG UP and BRAVE NEW GIRL from Britney Spears' 4 studio album. Host: ⁠⁠⁠James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠

No Strings Fridays - Preproduction No Strings Attached *NSYNC Feb 06, 2026

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Rewind back to Jan 2000, *NSYNC public legal battles came to a end in December 1999, the next two months would be nonstop work. Steve Lunt on the quick turn around JIVE had to release the highly anticipated new *NSYNC album.

Truly Madly Thursdays - Darren Hayes - The Tension and The Spark Track Commentary Feb 05, 2026

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James Rodriguez⁠⁠⁠ and recording artist, songwriter, producer Darren Hayes go through track by track of Darren's much loved album, The Tension and The Spark. Part of the weekly series, Truly Madly Thursdays. Every week an album from Savage Garden and Darren Hayes unpackaged by James Rodriguez and Darren Hayes.

Control Tuesdays - Janet Jackson - Why she isn't credited on Diamonds on Hot 100 Feb 03, 2026

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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.

Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠James Rodriguez

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