The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Iconography Britney Spears

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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, and producers who've left their mark on the industry. You'll hear the untold stories behind the hits, explore the creative journey behind the music (yes, even those underrated B-sides...

  1. Madonna Mondays - Take A Bow

    20H AGO

    Madonna Mondays - Take A Bow

    🔥 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.

    21 min
  2. Spear-itual Sundays - Britney Spears - Shadow, Drama Mama, Speed Seduction Demos (Track Commentary)

    1D AGO

    Spear-itual Sundays - Britney Spears - Shadow, Drama Mama, Speed Seduction Demos (Track Commentary)

    Guest: Lauren Christy - Recording Artist, Producer and Songwriter Steve Lunt - Recording Artist, Songwriter, Producer and A&R Honors: Britney Spears, Hilary Duff, Miranda Cosgrove and more Songs: See Below. Host: Music Historian James Rodriguez  Iconography is a show that celebrates music and the impact it has on people around the world. The show features artists, songwriters, and producers who have made a lasting impact on the music industry and helps to raise awareness for important causes.  One unique aspect of the show is the reading of "letters of love" from fans to the guests, which serves to highlight the emotional connection that fans have with their favorite music. The show also delves into the creative process behind making music, from worldwide smash hits to more obscure album tracks and B-sides. In addition to celebrating music and the people behind it, Iconography takes a strong stance against audio ripping, stealing, and leaking, emphasizing the importance of respecting the work of artists and creators. By promoting ethical practices and supporting those in need, Iconography showcases the power of music to inspire and unite people from all walks of life. http://www.instagram.com/The.Original.Doll  ⁠http://www.theoriginaldoll.com⁠ Track List: 1) Avril Lavigne 2) Jason Mraz "Remedy (I Won't Worry) 3) Akon "Tonight (I'm loving you) 4) Miranda Cosgrove "FYI" and "Beautiful Mess" 5) Lillix "It's About Time" and "Dirty Sunshine" 6) Hilary Duff "So Yesterday" 7) Hilary Duff "The Math" and "How did it go right?" 8) Britney Spears "Drama Mama", "Speed Seduction" and "Shadow"

    1h 19m
  3. No Strings Friday - Gloria Estefan and *NSYNC - Music Of My Heart (Making of)

    3D AGO

    No Strings Friday - Gloria Estefan and *NSYNC - Music Of My Heart (Making of)

    A song that captured the spirit of late 1990s pop music “Music of My Heart,” a duet by Gloria Estefan and *NSYNC. Released in 1999, this track isn’t just a catchy pop ballad...it’s a heartfelt reflection on inspiration, growth, and the emotional power of music itself.  *NSYNC's AnR Vince Degiorgio on the making of Music of My Heart. Host: James Rodriguez

    22 min
  4. Truly Madly Thursdays - Savage Garden Debut

    4D AGO

    Truly Madly Thursdays - Savage Garden Debut

    This isn’t just about hits it’s about storytelling. Album by album, song by song, James Rodriguez will be breaking down why these records mattered, what they meant at the time and how they continue to resonate today.  0:00 – 29:00 Darren Hayes interview 29:01 – 1:05:00 Debut album Commentary

    1h 6m
  5. Britney Spears - The Hook Up - Jive A&R Steve Lunt track commentary

    12/21/2025

    Britney Spears - The Hook Up - Jive A&R Steve Lunt track commentary

    Exclusive Interview: Steve Lunt, Britney Spears former A&R from Jive Records on the creation of this song and the collaboration between Britney and Penelope Magnet. Iconography unpackages music with artists, songwriters and producers as well as helping those in need. On the show James read “letters of love” from worldwide fans to the guests. The show exists to let the creatives know that their music still has an impact on many. From worldwide smash hits to album cuts, bonus tracks and B-sides. The show unpackages it all! Audio ripping, stealing, and leaking is prohibited in every country in the world.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Instagram.com/The.Original.Doll⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TheOriginalDoll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Twitter.com/JamesRodriguez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Patreon.com/TheOriginalDoll⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TikTok.com/@TheJamesRodriguez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    39 min
  6. *NSYNC and Backstreet Boys - Christmas with Veit Renn

    12/19/2025

    *NSYNC and Backstreet Boys - Christmas with Veit Renn

    *NSYNC's and Backstreet Boy producer and songwriter Veit Renn on making Christmas music with these iconic groups. The Making of... Host:⁠ James Rodriguez

    13 min
  7. Lily Allen - West End Girl (Commentary and the importance of)

    12/16/2025

    Lily Allen - West End Girl (Commentary and the importance of)

    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.

    31 min
  8. Britney Spears - Touch Of My Hand - Making Of

    12/14/2025

    Britney Spears - Touch Of My Hand - Making Of

    “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 track. www.instagram.com/the.original.doll

    30 min
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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, and producers who've left their mark on the industry. You'll hear the untold stories behind the hits, explore the creative journey behind the music (yes, even those underrated B-sides...

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