The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney Spears and more

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

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

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.

Guest: Darren Hayes
Host: 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.

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 gems in her catalog…this is one story you don’t want to miss.
Host: ⁠James Rodriguez