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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...
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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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.comwww.Twitter.com/JamesRodriguez www.Patreon.com/TheOriginalDollwww.TikTok.com/@TheJamesRodriguez
*NSYNC's and Backstreet Boy producer and songwriter Veit Renn on making Christmas music with these iconic groups. The Making of...Host: James Rodriguez
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.
“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
Picture a scene: a raucous jungle party… animals swinging from vines and suddenly a thunderous pop-rock break erupts! Phil Collins is leading the charge… behind him is one of the biggest boy bands on earth. That collision of generations & styles is “Trashin’ the Camp”! the Disney Tarzan song that paired Phil Collins with *NSYNC, and became a loud, playful footnote in both of the artists’ late 1990s stories. *NSYNC's RCA A&R, Vince Gegiorgio unpacks this Disney album cut, the possible PEANUTS collab that never came to fruition, and how Emily In Paris star Lily Collins played an instrumental part in the creation of this joint venture. Host: James Rodriguez
Steve Lunt, Britney Spears' A&R, answers the questions:Was Outrageous suppose to be the lead single?Was it going to be the lead single because of CATWOMAN?Was it going to be a second single?Steve on having a meeting with Britney Spears about the fate of this R Kelly written song. Host: James Rodriguez
Guest: Vince Degiorgio, International A&R VP at RCA Records who helped break NSYNC in the US. A deep dive into the NSYNC's HOME FOR CHRISTMAS. The decisions to have more original songs than covers. The moment Vince knew that JC and Justin were going to be amazing pop writers. Also, the terrible edit of Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and why it shouldn't be remixed. #NSYNCHost: James Rodriguez
Honoring more of *NSYNC's debut album with special guests!Vince DeGiorgio, International A&R VP at RCA Records who helped break NSYNC in the US. Here is a deep dive into the decisions for including certain songs on the US release of *NSYNC's debut album. #NSYNCHost: James Rodriguez
Our series honoring Britney Spears' eras of In The Zone, My Prerogative and Chaotic. Dive into the global hit, TOXIC with arranger and JIVE Records AnR Executive Steve Lunt joins us for this series honoring the princess of pop from 2003-2006. Host: James Rodriguez
Our series honoring Britney Spears' eras of In The Zone, My Prerogative and Chaotic. Dive into the Moby assisted production and how RedZone was able to create such a vibe. JIVE Records AnR Executive Steve Lunt joins us for this series honoring the princess of pop from 2003-2006. Host: James Rodriguez
Our series honoring Britney Spears' eras of In The Zone, My Prerogative and Chaotic. Breathe On Me is considered by many to be one of Britney's best songs...ever. Songwriter and programmer Steve Anderson on making this In The Zone track. JIVE Records AnR Executive Steve Lunt joins us for this series honoring the princess of pop from 2003-2006. Host: James Rodriguez
Honoring more of *NSYNC's debut album with special guests!RCA A&R Dave Novik, Songwriter Alan Rich, Producer and Songwriter Veit Renn, Songwriter and Producer Alex Greggs.Host: www.instagram.com/the.original.doll
Our series honoring Britney Spears' eras of In The Zone, My Prerogative and Chaotic. Learn about one of the most important creators in pop music... Cathy Dennis and another collaboration for Britney called SHOWDOWN. JIVE Records AnR Executive Steve Lunt joins us for this series honoring the princess of pop from 2003-2006. Host: James Rodriguez
Our series honoring Britney Spears' eras of In The Zone, My Prerogative and Chaotic. We learn about the collaboration with Ying Yang Twins and how Boom Boom came to be.JIVE Records AnR Executive Steve Lunt joins us for this series honoring the princess of pop from 2003-2006. Host: James Rodriguez
Side 1: Dave Novik (A&R RCA) and his time in the music industry.Side 2: (54:00) Dave Novik tracks 2-6 ; Veit Renn on For The Girl Who Has Everything. Host: James Rodriguez
Our series honoring Britney Spears' eras of In The Zone, My Prerogative and Chaotic. We learn about the collaboration with RedZone that started with Pop Culture **ore and how a "no" would help create Me Against The Music. JIVE Records AnR Executive Steve Lunt joins us for this series honoring the princess of pop from 2003-2006. Host: James Rodriguez
We begin our series honoring Britney Spears' eras of In The Zone, My Prerogative and Chaotic with an episode explaining where Britney was prior to releasing her album, and clearing up the misinformation about what the lead single options were.JIVE Records AnR Executive Steve Lunt joins us for this series honoring the princess of pop from 2003-2006. Host: James Rodriguez
The origin story of *NSYNC as told from court records. Guest Dave Novik (A&R RCA) on the transition from Germany to the US, and why it was important to re-configure the debut album. Diving into the charts, impact and legacy of debut album opener .Tearin' Up My Heart.Host: James Rodriguez
Rewinding back to honor Madonna's first top 5 hit in the US, diving into why this single needs more attention and helped build a foundation from club kid to global pop star. Host: James Rodriguez
Taylor Swift has done it again but this time she's taking center stage in her most cinematic self aware and emotionally fearless album yet the life of a showgirl this isn't just another pop record it's a confession A spectacle and a love letter to the highs and heart breaks of fame from glitter covered heart breaks to songs that might just be very real people in her orbit Taylor invites us behind the curtain and nothing here feels accidental in this episode we're going to track by track diving to the stories behind each song the hidden meetings the rumors and what Taylor herself has revealed about its inspiration. So whether you're a diehard Swiftie or just curious how she keeps reinventing herself 19 years into her career stay tuned this is the life of a showgirl and this time the spotlight tells the truth. Host James Rodriguez You can find more Taylor Swift honors at The Iconography of Taylor Swift.
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this is a great podcast !