(Feat. X)
(Feat. X)
Josh Hale & DeeJay Rolison
(Feat. X) is a laid-back music history and pop culture podcast that dives into the industry's most interesting and unlikely collaborations. Featuring discussions from composer Josh Hale and writer DeeJay Rolison, (Feat. X) focuses on collaborations from some of the music industry's biggest acts; from genre-bending juggernauts to global icons, (Feat. X) is sure to feature something for everyone.
BTS X Various Artists (feat. Courtney Williams)
For this week's episode, Josh and DeeJay are joined by boyband superfan Courtney Williams to discuss the worldwide domination of BTS and their variety of collaborations from artists like Coldplay, Megan Thee Stallion & Juice WRLD.  Check out this episode and more from (Feat. X) with new episodes every other Sunday; don't forget to follow us on Twitter, too! Podcast: @featxpodcast Josh: @joshchale DeeJay: @deejayrolison Courtney: @court_williams3 Songs featured in this episode: "A Brand New Day" BTS & Zara Larsson "All Night" BTS & Juice WRLD "Boy With Luv" BTS & Halsey "Butter (Remix)" BTS & Megan Thee Stallion "Dream Glow" BTS & Charli XCX "My Universe" Coldplay & BTS
Dec 20, 2021
1 hr 13 min
Bonus Episode: Pop Culture Update
This week we take a step back from our regular format and take a chance to do some coverage on recent events in popular music.  We discuss the triumphant end to Britney Spears's conservatorship, new music from Adele, Silk Sonic & Taylor Swift, and the tragedy that happened at Astroworld in November.  Check out this episode and more from (Feat. X) with new episodes every other Sunday; don't forget to follow us on Twitter, too! Podcast: @featxpodcast Josh: @joshchale DeeJay: @deejayrolison
Dec 6, 2021
50 min
Gotye X Kimbra
For this week's episode of (Feat. X), Josh and DeeJay are taking a look at the #1 collaboration "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye and Kimbra following its 10-year anniversary. They also dive into the topic of one-hit wonders and DeeJay tests Josh's chart knowledge.  Check out this episode and more from (Feat. X) with new episodes every other Sunday; don't forget to follow us on Twitter, too! Podcast: @featxpodcast Josh: @joshchale DeeJay: @deejayrolison Songs featured in this episode: "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye & Kimbra "A Thousand Miles" by Vanessa Carlton "Cameo Lover" by Kimbra "Coming Back" by Gotye "Did I Ever Stand a Chance" by The Basics "Don't Worry, We'll Be Watching" by Gotye "Eyes Wide Open" by Gotye "Gone" by Son Lux & Kimbra "Harlem Shake" by Baauer "Hearts a Mess" by Gotye "Hey Mickey" by Toni Basil "I Feel You" by Depeche Mode "I Knew I Loved You" by Savage Garden "Learnalilgivinanlovin" by Gotye "Look What You Made Me Down" by Taylor Swift "Settle Down" by Kimbra "Seville" by Luiz Bonfa "State of the Art" by Gotye "Top of the World" by Kimbra & Snoop Dogg "Trust Me Baby" by Empress Of "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles "Way 2 Sexy" by Drake, Future & Young Thug "90s Music" by Kimbra
Nov 1, 2021
1 hr 11 min
Dolly Parton X Kesha (feat. Hailey Brown)
For this week's episode, we are joined by blogger and music superfan Hailey Brown as we discuss two of Tennessee's premiere female artists: Dolly Parton and Kesha. We look into the cover of Dolly's 1980 solo track "Old Flames (Can't Hold a Candle to You)" from Kesha's Rainbow album and find out how the two came together for such a collaboration. Check out this episode & more from (Feat. X) with new episodes every other Sunday! Follow us on Twitter! Podcast: @featxpodcast Josh: @joshchale DeeJay: @deejayrolison & follow Hailey on Instagram (@haileyhbrown) Songs featured in this episode: "Old Flames (Can't Hold a Candle to You)" by Dolly Parton feat. Kesha "Old Flames (Can't Hold a Candle to You)" by Dolly Parton "Old Flames (Can't Hold a Candle to You) - Deconstructed Mix" by Kesha "9 to 5" by Dolly Parton "Puppy Love" by Dolly Parton "Better Get to Livin'" by Dolly Parton "Here You Come Again" by Dolly Parton "I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton "Jolene" by Dolly Parton "Put It Off Until Tomorrow" by Dolly Parton "Tik Tok" by Kesha "Praying" by Kesha "Stephen" by Kesha "My First Kiss" by 3OH!3 feat. Kesha "Right Round" by Flo Rida feat. Kesha "Till The World Ends" by Britney Spears feat. Kesha & Nicki Minaj "Timber" by Pitbull feat. Kesha "The Last Thing On My Mind" by Dolly Parton & Porter Wagoner "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston "The Downfall of Us All" by A Day to Remember
Sep 5, 2021
1 hr 27 min
Bonus Episode: Britney Spears X Freedom?
Have you heard about the #FreeBritney movement, but can't make heads or tails of what's going on?  In this special episode of (Feat. X), DeeJay takes us through all the dirty details of one of the most prolific celebrity cases of the century and what it means for the Princess of Pop, while Josh takes the role of composer and sound engineer to a whole new level, to create a unique storytelling experience.  Follow us on Twitter! Podcast: @featxpodcast Josh: @joshchale DeeJay: @deejayrolison Tracks used in this episode: "Toxic" by Britney Spears "Gimme More" by Britney Spears "Piece of Me" by Britney Spears "Womanizer" by Britney Spears "Circus" by Britney Spears  "3" by Britney Spears "I Wanna Go" by Britney Spears "Work Bitch" by Britney Spears "Slumber Party" by Britney Spears feat. Tinashe "Bad" by Michael Jackson "Memories" by Barbra Streisand
Aug 22, 2021
45 min
Elle King X Miranda Lambert
For the second episode of this season, Josh and DeeJay are discussing two of music's most badass women: Elle King and Miranda Lambert. They talk about King's famous dad, Lambert's infamous reality tv stint and how the two of them ended up working together.  Check out this episode & more from (Feat. X)! New episodes every other Sunday! Follow us on Twitter! Podcast: @featxpodcast Josh: @joshchale DeeJay: @deejayrolison Tracks used in this episode: "Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home)" by Elle King & Miranda Lambert "Ex's & Oh's" by Elle King "Good to Be a Man" by Elle King "Kerosene" by Miranda Lambert "Gunpowder and Lead" by Miranda Lambert "The House That Built Me" by Miranda Lambert "Over You" by Miranda Lambert "Vice" by Miranda Lambert "Bluebird" by Miranda Lambert "Somethin' Bad" by Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood "Fooled Around and Fell In Love" by Miranda Lambert feat. Elle King, Caylee Hammack, Tenille Townes, Ashley McBryde & Maren Morris "The Upside" by Lindsey Stirling feat. Elle King "Hell on Heels" by Pistol Annies  "Lonely Boy" by The Black Keys "Dry The River" by Shaker Hymns "Hey Brother" by Avicii "Little Talks" by Of Monsters And Men
Aug 9, 2021
59 min
Bruno Mars X Anderson .Paak
For the season 2 premiere of (Feat.X), Josh and DeeJay are back to discuss the cultural R&B phenomenon that is the Bruno Mars/Anderson .Paak collaborative brainchild: Silk Sonic. The duo released their debut single under the name of Silk Sonic earlier this year, but have yet to release anything else, and that has fans wondering: what's next? Listen along as Josh and DeeJay dissect and discuss all things Silk Sonic on this week's episode of (Feat.X)! Follow us on Twitter! Podcast: @featxpodcast Josh: @joshchale DeeJay: @deejayrolison Tracks used in this episode: "Leave The Door Open" by Silk Sonic "Bubblin'" by Anderson .Paak "Come Down" by Anderson .Paak "Might Be" by Anderson .Paak "Seven Nation Army" by Anderson .Paak "Lockdown" by Anderson .Paak "Just The Way You Are" by Bruno Mars "Locked Out of Heaven" by Bruno Mars "That's What I Like" by Bruno Mars "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars "Animals" by Dr. Dre feat. Anderson .Paak "Blank Face" by ScHoolboy Q feat. Anderson .Paak "Nothin' On You" by B.o.B feat. Bruno Mars "Nightwalker" by Breezy Lovejoy feat. DFD "Oh My!" by Haley Reinhart feat. B.o.B  "All I Ask" by Adele "Yoü and I" by Lady Gaga
Jul 25, 2021
1 hr 7 min
Lil Nas X X Billy Ray Cyrus
In the final episode of season 1 of (Feat. X) Josh and DeeJay journey through the new and unique world of Lil Nas X and how he managed to pluck a '90s country superstar known as Billy Ray Cyrus out of Tennessee. The two remix and created one of the biggest songs of all time, so it only seems fitting to bring the first season of (Feat. X) to a close.  Stay tuned for information on season 2! Follow us on Twitter! Podcast: @featxpodcast Josh: @joshchale DeeJay: @deejayrolison
May 9, 2021
1 hr 25 min
Carrie Underwood X Ludacris
For part two of the 3-part season finale, Josh and DeeJay examine the captivating collaboration that brought the queen of modern country and one of ATL's finest rappers together.  The NFL-anthem "The Champion" surprised everyone with its early 2018 release and now it's time for a deep dive into the history of one of the most unique collaborations of the past 10 years.  Follow us on Twitter! Podcast: @featxpodcast Josh: @joshchale DeeJay: @deejayrolison
May 2, 2021
1 hr 39 min
Nelly X Tim McGraw
In part one of the 3-part season finale, Josh and DeeJay delve into the dynamic country/hip hop collaboration "Over and Over" by Nelly and Tim McGraw. (Feat. X) is ending their premiere season with a look into hip hop and country music's biggest collaborations of the 21st century.  Find out why Josh and DeeJay claim Nelly and Tim are two of the early-2000s horniest artists (hint: "Hot In Herre" by Nelly and "Breathe" by Faith Hill). Follow us on Twitter! Podcast: @featxpodcast Josh: @joshchale DeeJay: @deejayrolison
Apr 25, 2021
1 hr 27 min
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