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Part 1 — The Case of the Missing Vaccine 48:45

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Medical advancements don’t just spring up—they happen by building on decades of previous discoveries. Today, one of these advancements might be on the verge of another breakthrough. But what had to happen first for it to exist? In this episode, co-hosts Dr. Raven Baxter and Dr. Ronald Gamble explore how a vaccine candidate for a deadly, once-mysterious bacterial disease came to be. The story takes them from one doctor’s groundbreaking connection in the 70s, all the way to a real lab where vaccines are being developed today. Featured Guests : – Carol Baker, Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist – Isis Kanevsky, Senior Director, Vaccines, Pfizer – Ksenia Krylova, Senior Director, Vaccines, Pfizer Dive into the episode here : 02:54 - Getting into the problem 05:11 - The basics of immunity and vaccine science 09:32 - What is a conjugate vaccine? 14:44 - Group B Strep: A case study 22:23 - Talking to a GBS pioneer 31:40 - A trip to the lab 43:08 - What's next, and closing thoughts Season 5 of Science Will Win is created by Pfizer and hosted by Dr. Raven Baxter and Dr. Ronald Gamble. It’s produced by Acast Creative Studios. Check out our social media platforms to take a deeper look into the labs and stories we discuss during the episodes: Instagram (@pfizerinc), TikTok (@pfizer) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

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The MJCast - A Michael Jackson Podcast

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183: Faking Michael Special 2:18:46

منذ 6 weeks2:18:46

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Damien Shields , Dan Villalobos , James Alay , and Jamon Bull join Charles Thomson for a deep dive into the history behind, and making of, the ‘ Faking Michael ‘ investigative podcast series. ‘Faking Michael’ took the Michael Jackson fan community (and beyond) by storm one year ago, as a bombshell true crime series which tells the full story of the fraudulent tracks–dubbed the ‘Cascio Tracks’–on the posthumous ‘Michael’ album released in 2010. Damien Shields and his team, including The MJCast, have been investigating this case since that time. The podcast series takes the listener through every dramatic detail of the scandal, including Vera Serova’s 2014 lawsuit against Cascio, Porte, their production company, Sony Music and Jackson’s estate, which resulted in the removal of the tracks in 2022. In this discussion, the guys tell the story behind the story, including how they worked together as a team, behind-the-scenes moments, the experience of researching the story and making the podcast, how the project has been received among fans and in the wider world, and what else is to come in the ‘Faking Michael’ journey. This episode was edited by Jamon Bull and Charlie Carter . Additional Links: • You can learn more at https://www.fakingmichael.com . Like this episode? • If you have the means, consider a donation in any amount through PayPal to help cover our costs of creating the show. All proceeds go towards online running costs, upgrading equipment, and occasional charity donations. • We also have an official merchandise shop . Support The MJCast and Michael Jackson all at the same time by buying some of our fun merch. • Learn all about the various ways you can support and engage with The MJCast through visiting our website . Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Bluesky • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • X • Threads • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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182: Akasha Richmond Special 1:08:35

منذ 7 weeks1:08:35

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Akasha Richmond joins Charles Thomson for a journey into the culinary and travel side of Michael Jackson’s life, as she relays stories from her years working for The King of Pop as his personal and concert tour chef. Akasha met Michael Jackson in the early 1980s, when she and Mani Niall worked at the Golden Temple, a vegetarian restaurant in Los Angeles. Mani became Jackson’s first personal chef, while Akasha was hired for special dinner parties, including events at Hayvenhurst with guests such as Elizabeth Taylor, Gregory Peck, Sophia Loren, and more. Eventually, Akasha also started stepping in as Jackson’s chef when he traveled, when Mani was not available. Akasha began traveling the world regularly with Jackson, cooking for him all across Europe, Asia, Australia, and beyond. She worked on both the BAD and the HIStory tours, and her mandate was to always keep The King of Pop healthy, with his favorite Mexican dishes and comfort food – always spicy! Not only did Akasha develop a deep friendship with Michael Jackson, but she got to see the world, and developed a love of travel, during her years of touring. In this chat, she shares amazing memories, insights into Jackson’s life, and discusses how her experiences eventually led her to found a beloved LA restaurant, Akasha, and also, more recently, to start a food-focused travel company, Travel by Akasha. This episode was edited by Charlie Carter . Additional Links • Akasha’s Culver City restaurant . • Akasha’s travel company . Like this episode? • If you have the means, consider a donation in any amount through PayPal to help cover our costs of creating the show. All proceeds go towards online running costs, upgrading equipment, and occasional charity donations. • We also have an official merchandise shop . Support The MJCast and Michael Jackson all at the same time by buying some of our fun merch. • Learn all about the various ways you can support and engage with The MJCast through visiting our website . Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Bluesky • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • X • Threads • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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181: They Put Salt in the Burger 2:13:43

منذ 16 weeks2:13:43

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Jamon Bull , Charles Thomson , and Charlie Carter join forces for a big catch-up on all the latest news in the world of Michael Jackson and the Jackson family. They discuss the major bombshell around Frank Cascio being revealed as the individual allegedly attempting to extort the Jackson Estate, Paris Jackson publicly questioning the Estate’s financial decisions, updates on MJ: The Musical in Australia, 3T’s European tour, Brad Sundberg’s fantastic HIStory 30 roundtable discussion, and Charlie’s exciting adventures in California. This episode was edited by Charlie Carter and Jamon Bull . Discussion Topics • Michael Madsen has died . • Frank Cascio revealed as individual allegedly attempting to extort Estate. • Paris Jackson has questioned the appropriateness of payouts made by the Estate. • “MJ: The Musical” is heading to Melbourne in September. • Brad Sundberg has released a collaborator roundtable for HIStory 30. • Lil Baby claims there will be a new Michael Jackson feature on his upcoming album. • 3T have commenced their European tour. • Teddy Riley is set to release his memoirs, titled “Remember the Times”. • Charlie’s adventures Finds of the Week • Charles Thomson – 1996 BRIT Awards story on Instagram . • Charlie Carter – On This Day in Michael Jackson History, July 4 and Stories in the Room podcast . • Jamon – The Bad World Tour’s Pensacola rehearsals . • Elise – Court TV has posted the entire Dr. Conrad Murray trial online. Like this episode? • If you have the means, consider a donation in any amount through PayPal to help cover our costs of creating the show. All proceeds go towards online running costs, upgrading equipment, and charity donations. • We also have an official merchandise shop . Support The MJCast and Michael Jackson all at the same time by buying some of our fun merch. • Learn all about the various ways you can support and engage with The MJCast through visiting our website . Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Bluesky • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • X • Threads • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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180: Vindication Day Special with Josephine Zohny 1:08:50

منذ 21 weeks1:08:50

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Charles Thomson welcomes first-time guest Josephine Zohny to the show for this year’s Vindication Day Special. Josie is a long-time Michael Jackson fan who became an important witness. In the early 2000s, she found herself in the same university music program as Michael Jackson’s first accuser, Jordan Chandler. What she witnessed him saying left her in shock – and when Michael found himself under arrest and facing trial months later, she ended up on the defense witness list. Josie was never called to the stand and remained silent for over a decade – until she was tracked down by journalist Danny Wu, who made her experiences of Jordan Chandler the narrative spine of his hit 2019 documentary, “Square One”. Her own quote defines the film: “Every allegation is built on the ’93 allegations”. In the most in-depth interview she has ever given, Josie tells Charles about her fan story, her experiences with Chandler and her life since the Square One premiere. This episode was edited by Charlie Carter . Additional Links • The MJCast review of Square One , with commentary on Josephine Zohny. • #TheMJCast108: “Back to Square One” , an interview with Danny Wu. Like this episode? • If you have the means, consider a donation in any amount through PayPal to help cover our costs of creating the show. All proceeds go towards online running costs, upgrading equipment, and occasional charity donations. • We also have an official merchandise shop . Support The MJCast and Michael Jackson all at the same time by buying some of our fun merch. • Learn all about the various ways you can support and engage with The MJCast through visiting our website . Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Bluesky • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • X • Threads • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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179: I’m Already Sick of the Biopic 1:29:28

منذ 22 weeks1:29:28

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Elise Capron and Charles Thomson team up to chat about all the latest news in the world of Michael Jackson and the Jackson family. They discuss developments with the Robson/Safechuck Defense team, the many delays on the Michael Jackson biopic, another possible MJ documentary brewing, a 3T tour, the recent re-release of The Wiz, Kingvention’s return to London, and much more. This episode was edited by Charlie Carter . Discussion Topics • Jeff Margolis has passed away . • Jennifer Keller has stepped down from the defense team in Robson/Safechuck case. • The Michael Jackson biopic release date most likely been postponed until 2026. • The Michael Jackson Estate has announced the annual MJ birthday event in Las Vegas, minus any actual details. • Rabbi Shmuley is featured in a new Michael Jackson documentary. • BET has released a HD clip of Michael Jackson’s 2003 BET Awards appearance with James Brown. • 3T are set to tour Europe in July. • The Wiz is being released in 4K. • George Wendt has passed away . • Brad Sundberg has just released an interview with Hayden Rose, an animal trainer who worked very closely with the animals at Neverland Valley Ranch. • La Toya Jackson is appearing at the Catalina Jazz Club in LA on June 6 and 7. • Kingvention returned to London. Like this episode? • If you have the means, consider a donation in any amount through PayPal to help cover our costs of creating the show. All proceeds go towards online running costs, upgrading equipment, and charity donations. • We also have an official merchandise shop . Support The MJCast and Michael Jackson all at the same time by buying some of our fun merch. • Learn all about the various ways you can support and engage with The MJCast through visiting our website . Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Bluesky • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • X • Threads • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Stay BAD!…

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178: Jeff Margolis Special 1:53:57

منذ 27 weeks1:53:57

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Jeff Margolis joins Jamon Bull for a powerful, deep-dive interview about Margolis’ incredible career in television, and his work with The King of Pop. Margolis is one of the most successful live TV event directors of all time, having worked on the Oscars, the Emmys, the Golden Globes, the Screen Actors Guild Awards and the American Music Awards. He has created TV specials with the likes of Cher, Julie Andrews, Dolly Parton, Frank Sinatra, Kenny Rogers and Richard Pryor; made movies with Ringo Starr and Quincy Jones; directed a music video for Whitney Houston. The roster of talent across his many TV projects has also included Ella Fitzgerald, Gladys Knight, Burt Bacharach, Gene Kelly, Smokey Robinson, Elton John, Barry Manilow, Lionel Richie, Prince, and many, many more. Margolis’ career led him to cross paths with Michael Jackson numerous times. In 1989, he directed Sammy Davis Jr’s “60th Anniversary Special”, where Michael performed a specially written tribute song called “You Were There”. In 1993, Jeff directed the 20th annual American Music Awards, where Michael performed “Dangerous” for the first time, and won the inaugural International Artist Award, which was thereafter given annually in Michael’s name. In 1995, Margolis signed on as the director of Michael’s ill-fated “One Night Only” HBO special, which fell apart after Michael collapsed in rehearsals. Two years later, he directed “Happy Birthday Elizabeth” at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, where Michael once again performed a specially written song, “Elizabeth, I Love You”. Michael and Margolis would collaborate again in 2001 for the hastily assembled United We Stand concert, organized within weeks to raise funds for the victims of the 9/11 terror attack in New York. Michael headlined the show, performing “Man in the Mirror” and assembling a glittering line-up for the only time “What More Can I Give” was performed in front of an audience. It would be the last time Michael Jackson ever performed for a stadium audience. Margolis’ autobiography “We’re Live in 5: My Extraordinary Life in Television” has recently been released, and features many brilliantly told stories, with an entire chapter dedicated to Jeff’s work with Michael Jackson. This episode was edited by Jamon Bull . Additional Links • Jeff Margolis’ website . • Jeff’s autobiography, We’re Live in 5 . • Damien Shields’ article on “Michael Jackson: One Night Only”. Like this episode? • If you have the means, consider a donation in any amount through PayPal to help cover our costs. All proceeds go towards online running costs, upgrading equipment, and charity donations. Learn all about the various ways you can support The MJCast through visiting our website . • We also have an official merchandise shop . Support The MJCast and Michael Jackson all at the same time by buying some of our fun merch. Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • Twitter • Threads • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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177: Leaving Neverland 2 Roundtable 1:34:39

منذ 33 weeks1:34:39

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In 2019, a bomb exploded in the Michael Jackson world, when British TV director Dan Reed premiered a four-hour TV series about Wade Robson and James Safechuck – two men demanding millions of dollars from Michael Jackson’s posthumous estate as compensation for alleged childhood sexual abuse. A co-production between Britain’s Channel 4 and America’s HBO, the show generated months of scandalous, sensational and extraordinarily biased media coverage, much of it demanding the all-out cancellation of Michael Jackson. For a while, that looked like a possibility – but ultimately, Jackson weathered the storm. His music streams went up instead of down. A Michael Jackson musical debuted on Broadway, won a string of awards and has become one of the highest grossing shows in New York theatre history. Its London transfer has just been nominated for three prestigious Olivier awards. New versions have now opened in Germany and Sydney. Meanwhile, Lionsgate has invested $150m in the most expensive Hollywood biopic of all time, Michael. But six years later, Reed has re-emerged with a 49-minute sequel, subtitled Surviving Michael Jackson and focusing on Robson and Safechuck’s ongoing legal efforts to obtain hundreds of millions of dollars from Jackson’s estate. It premiered this week to substantially less fanfare than its predecessor and extremely poor viewing figures. In this roundtable episode, a panel of experts react to the latest episode of Leaving Neverland and consider what it means for Michael Jackson’s legacy. This episode was edited by Charlie Carter . Participants • Charles Thomson – An award-winning crime reporter who has spent years investigating the Michael Jackson allegations, appearing in various books and documentaries. • Taj Jackson – Michael Jackson’s nephew and the Jackson family’s loudest voice against Leaving Neverland and the allegations it documents. • Anika Kotecha – A lawyer and co-founder of campaign group MJInnocent – which challenges biased and inaccurate reporting on the allegations against Michael Jackson – who was asked by Dan Reed to appear in Leaving Neverland 2. • Jenny Winings – A long-time fan who was on the defence witness list for Michael Jackson’s 2005 trial, appeared in the documentary Square One and is actually featured in Leaving Neverland 2. • Paul Black – A professional filmmaker and editor, who offers expert insight into the construction of the latest episode. Additional Links • The “Square One” documentary on YouTube. Like this episode? • If you have the means, consider a donation in any amount through PayPal to help cover our costs of creating the show. All proceeds go towards online running costs, upgrading equipment, and charity donations. • We also have an official merchandise shop. Support The MJCast and Michael Jackson all at the same time by buying some of our fun merch. • Learn all about the various ways you can support and engage with The MJCast through visiting our website. Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Bluesky • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • X • Threads • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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176: Brad Sundberg Q&A 1:37:40

منذ 34 weeks1:37:40

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Brad Sundberg joins Elise Capron and Paul Black for an episode packed with listener-submitted questions, as well as a discussion around Brad’s exciting upcoming seminar events, including his tour through Australia and New Zealand . Brad worked with Michael Jackson as one of his engineers and his Technical Director for nearly 18 years, starting with Captain EO in 1985. He worked on the BAD, Dangerous, HIStory, and Blood On The Dance Floor albums, and was also responsible for nearly all the music and video systems installed in every corner of the Neverland Valley Ranch property. For more than a decade, Brad has been running In the Studio with MJ , immersive seminars which take place around the world, and which give fan insights into working with The King of Pop in the studio. For this conversation, The MJCast gave listeners a chance to submit questions to this key MJ collaborator. Brad addresses topics across the board, from details about MJ’s creative process and time in the studio, to Brad’s thoughts around Michael’s legacy, to how the seminars have evolved over the years, and what he has planned in the future. The MJCast wants to thank everyone who contributed questions — we wish we could have included each and every submission all in our chat! Questions 1) Paul Black (Email) – It’s been 8 years since you were last in Australia with your seminars, can you tell us how the sessions have evolved, and what differences people can expect this time around? 2) Samuel French (Twitter) – what keeps you motivated to keep going with the Seminars – they are a huge investment of your time for little financial return? … and will we ever see you and Brad Buxer in London? I will be there like a shot! Blessings to you 3) Julia de Vreede (Facebook) – Can’t wait for this episode! 💕 Brad travels all around the world for “in the studio with MJ”. I’m curious what his experiences are meeting fans from different cultures across the globe. In what way does he experience Michaels positive and humble spirit traveling around the world? 😊. 4) Alexandre (Twitter) – Hi Brad, thank you for your seminars, I love them. From the moment you worked with Bruce, and continued for many years, how did your responsibilities evolve, once you were no longer on coffee duty? Did Bruce like to have control or did you have the opportunity to take on more? 5) Alexandre (Twitter) – Sounds like one of Bruce’s greatest asset was his ears. If when playing back a track, Michael said “hurt me”, would you all be running for cover to protect your ears? 6) Gratian Dimech (Facebook) – Hi Brad, I think Michael’s vocals at the end of Earth Song are the greatest a singer has ever recorded. Were you present for that moment? What in your opinion was the greatest vocal you ever witnessed/ worked on by him? Thanks! 7) Jamon Bull (Bluesky) – How involved was Teddy Riley in the Dangerous sessions? Did you witness Michael and Teddy working in the studio together and crafting tracks? 8) Jamon Bull (Bluesky) – Was there ever a released Michael song during your time, where you got the sense he wasn’t fully happy with the finished product? Famously, Michael is on the record feeling that way about WBSS. 9) Andrew Greene (Facebook) – Brad, Michael was known for pushing boundaries with his work. Can you share a behind-the-scenes story where a last-minute technical challenge forced you to innovate on the fly—and how that unexpected fix ultimately elevated the project you were working on? 10) Louis La Roche (Email) – Hey Brad, having been in the room whilst working on the History album, can you tell us if there’s any stories you have of Jam & Lewis at that time? They seem to be absent from a lot of conversations about the album, despite the fact they worked on the 4 songs ‘Scream’, ‘Tabloid Junkie’, ‘2 Bad’ and ‘History’ (5 if you count ‘Is It Scary’). Love what you do, and thanks for doing a seminar in London back in 2018, it was a delight. 11) ConnorJakeElder (Instagram) – Hi Brad, did you ever get to discuss “TDCAU” with Michael, did he ever discuss his thoughts or opinions when recording the track? P.S I’m hoping he let you know the ad libs near the end of the song. It’s a long debated lyric in the fan community. “don’t you sit back and watch the beating” is the widely accepted phrase he uses. 12) JayKay (Twitter) – Michael is a well known jokester, were there any moments where he played any pranks on you, or did something that made you crack up along with him? Or similarly did you do something to make him laugh uncontrollably? Thank you Brad for keeping his legacy alive. 13) ljp4681 (Instagram) – Michael was known for his mischief making-did he ever play a memorable prank on you and what was it? 14) etebeye (Instagram) – In one of your videos, Michael was drinking tea from a mug with the spoon still in it. Was there a time he spilled liquid on the board or broke studio equipment? What format did Michael prefer to listen to music on and did he have a soft spot for vinyl records? 15) ChacoWorldMusic (Instagram) – MJ seemed to embody music as natural as breathing. He didn’t need to play instruments but there are contradictory testimonials and credits of him doing it. Did Brad ever witness MJ playing an instrument? Was the grand piano at Neverland properly maintained in tune? Did he own other musical instruments? 16) ljp4681 (Instagram) – When you were recording Michael’s lead vocals, were you ever overwhelmed that you made a mistake/forgot to do something while recording? Thanks! xxx 17) Alexandre (Twitter) – The second verse of Smooth Criminal is longer in Moonwalker than on the album or any subsequent mixes for the single. Was it part of the original recording, and maybe cut to fit the song on the vinyl, or was it recorded for the movie? 18) DomoBoy92 (Instagram) – Michael had an almost supernatural ability to layer harmonies and create entire arrangements using just his voice. Can you recall a session where he built a song purely from his vocal ideas before instruments were added? 19) Porter_Wolfff (Instagram) – Graham king (producer of the biopic) interviewed people who knew mj to develop the script. Considering they revamped Neverland for the film, did they contact you for any insights about the music systems, the Neverland collection or any other insights you might have? 20) Gareth Morton (Facebook) – Could you ask Brad to expand on a comment he made recently in a radio interview, where he said that Michael was not aging well and that he didn’t expect Michael to live beyond 50 years of age. I realise the sensitive nature of this question and have no issues with Brads beliefs around this. I was simply intrigued to know more about why he thought this, and does he wonder if he could have done something to intervene in the months before Michael passed. 21) nagyito_alatt_podcast (Instagram) – How is your book coming along and who is your favourite Hungarian podcaster 😛 ? But most importantly, what was it like to work with Engelbert Humperdinck (this is a serious question, seriously). 22) Porter_Wolfff (Instagram) – Can you update us on your book? 23) EnviJordan (Instagram) – Would you ever make a documentary to capture all of the information shared in the “In The Studio” seminars? Using the studio footage and everything else. So fans of future generations can still learn and enjoy? 24) DaneThomson8 (Instagram) – What was it like when an album was finished? What would be the final finishing touch in the studio? Did Michael ever have some kind of celebration at the end or would he retreat and relax? 25) Camila Maele Ruud (Facebook) – Hi Brad. Firstly, thank you for keeping MJs legacy alive, you are incredible. Question, – What do you wish the future generations would learn about Michael, so that they will understand him and what he stood for ? 🙏 26) Paul Dwyer (Facebook) – I’d love to know if Brad was witness to any of MJ’s humanitarian efforts. Did any sick or u deprived families or children visit the studios or did he accompany MJ on any hospital visits or did MJ ever speak to him about this side of his work? 🏽 27) Hanan Loukili (Twitter) – How do you feel about this consistent obsessive attempt by the media to tarnish MJ as a human being and therefore deminish his legacy? 28) Paul Rizzo (Facebook) – Does it hurt or annoy you when you see MJ tribute artist/impersonators performing songs like Chicago 1945 after the theft/leak? 29) ConnorJakeElder (Instagram) – Did Michael ever discuss his thoughts on Walt Disney with you, I know you both shared a love for Disney. Keen to hear if Michael ever spoke in depth about Walt with you, Brad. 30) SimonPaulWilkie (Instagram) – Could you name one thing while working with Michael in a studio environment that made it different compared to other work environments you’ve experienced? 31) sentrone0 (Twitter) – Why wasn’t Someone Put Your Hand Out on the Dangerous album? Personally think it’s one of the best songs from that era. 32) Emmet Gates (Twitter) – With the benefit of hindsight, which songs do you think didn’t fit thematically on Bad/Dangerous/History and should’ve been excluded? 33) Eddie Santos (Twitter) – Favorite song on history? 34) Jamon Bull (Bluesky) – Michael Jackson and Donald Trump were hanging out during the HIStory era. Do you have any insight into just how close the two of them were? 35) Maksim (Twitter) – What is your favorite memory of your time with him? Any specific moment you would like ppl to know. This episode was edited by Paul Black . Additional Links • TheMJCast 063: Q Q&A • TheMJCast 069: C Q&A • TheMJCast 074: J Q&A • TheMJCast 099: Leaving Neverland Q&A • TheMJCast 130: An Evening With Charlie and Jamon • TheMJCast 147: The Big British Q&A • TheMJCast 159: E Q&A • In the Studio with MJ on Facebook , Instagram and TikTok . • Brad’s website and seminar tickets . Like this episode? • If you have the means, consider a donation in any amount through PayPal to help cover our costs of creating the show. All proceeds go towards online running costs, upgrading equipment, and charity donations. • We also have an official merchandise shop . Support The MJCast and Michael Jackson all at the same time by buying some of our fun merch. • Learn all about the various ways you can support and engage with The MJCast through visiting our website . Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Bluesky • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • X • Threads • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Stay BAD!…

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175: Ten Years On and Goin’ Strong 1:35:06

منذ 35 weeks1:35:06

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Jamon Bull , Charles Thomson , and Paul Black join forces to launch Season 11 of The MJCast. The fellas discuss Kingvention 2025, Brad Sundberg’s upcoming Australia and New Zealand tour, newly upscaled Michael Jackson short films, the recent troubles facing the biopic, and the impending sequel to 2019’s Leaving Neverland, “Surviving Michael Jackson”. Welcome to Season 11! This episode was edited by Jamon Bull . Discussion Topics • Kingvention has been announced for May 24th in London. • Brad Sundberg is coming to Australia. • Michael Jackson’s Off The Wall era short films, including Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough , Rock With You , and She’s Out of My Life , have been upscaled and re-released on YouTube. • Following the Financial Times story on the latest extortion attempt against Michael Jackson, the biopic is experiencing production issues. • The sequel to Leaving Neverland, “Surviving Michael Jackson”, is due in March. Additional Links • Judy Garland’s “ Get Happy ” video. Like this episode? • If you have the means, consider a donation in any amount through PayPal to help cover our costs of creating the show. All proceeds go towards online running costs, upgrading equipment, and charity donations. • We also have an official merchandise shop . Support The MJCast and Michael Jackson all at the same time by buying some of our fun merch. • Learn all about the various ways you can support and engage with The MJCast through visiting our website . Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Bluesky • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • X • Threads • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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174: Season Ten Christmas Special 3:19:55

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Taj Jackson joins Elise Capron , Jamon Bull , Charles Thomson , and Charlie Carter to celebrate the holidays and reflect on this past year… Welcome to The MJCast’s tenth annual Christmas special! The gang discusses the year that was, from the very sad news of Tito Jackson’s passing in September, as well as the loss of such legends as Quincy Jones and Colin Chilvers, to Paris Jackson’s recent engagement. They also dig into the intriguing story around the uncovered tapes of unheard MJ tracks, and chat about newly released prints and artwork available from Michael Jackson collaborators, fantastic documentary footage of the Jackson 5, and updates on MJ: The Musical, Michael Jackson ONE, and the MJ biopic. Plus, Charles explains important legal updates around the Robson and Safechuck trial timeline, a verdict in the Jordan Neely case, and the report on the Estate taking five people to court over what was suggested as an extortion plot, with thread of abuse allegations. Lastly, Taj provides further updates on his docuseries project, and the team looks ahead to 2025. Special thanks to Taj Jackson for being a part of our annual Christmas Special for many years. It’s an honor to have this tradition with you. And, huge thanks to all of our listeners and MJFam around the world. We could not do this without you. Wishing you a happy 2025 to come! This episode was edited by Charlie Carter and Jamon Bull . Discussion Topics • The year that was… • Legendary guitarist of the Jackson 5, Tito Jackson, has passed away at age 70. • Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris Jackson, is now engaged to Justin Long. • Unheard Michael Jackson tracks found , but Estate declines to buy. • Moonwalker director Colin Chilvers has passed away at age 79. • Quincy Jones has passed away at age 91. • Michael Jackson again tops Forbes’ list of highest-paid dead celebrities. • Roman Banks to lead Australian version of “MJ: The Musical”, as Miles Frost departs UK version. • “Save the Children” documentary restored and now on Netflix. • Thriller and Smooth Criminal have now surpassed a billion views on YouTube. • Steven Whitsitt has made available previously unreleased prints of Michael Jackson. • New Nate Giorgio prints on MJ store. • Michael Jackson ONE revamped with new technology. • A verdict has been delivered in the Jordan Neely case. • Debate continues over Robson and Safechuck trial timeline. • An update on the latest Michael Jackson extortion plot. • A Righting HIStory update from Taj Jackson. • Season Ten Blooper Reel • Looking back, and looking forward… Additional Links • Support the “Faking Michael” podcast by voting and donating. Like this episode? • If you have the means, consider a donation in any amount through PayPal to help cover our costs of creating the show. All proceeds go towards online running costs, upgrading equipment, and charity donations. • We also have an official merchandise shop . Support The MJCast and Michael Jackson all at the same time by buying some of our fun merch. • Learn all about the various ways you can support and engage with The MJCast through visiting our website . Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Bluesky • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • X • Threads • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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173: Gregg Wright Special 1:50:38

منذ 47 weeks1:50:38

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Gregg Wright joins Jamon Bull and Shawn Shackelford for a fascinating interview about Gregg’s time working with the King of Pop, as guitarist on the Victory Tour. Gregg has been called “one of the most innovative guitarists of our time”. He began his professional career on the U.S. Southern circuit in the mid-1970s, and honed his craft with years of playing one-nighters across the Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Texas, often opening shows for the big national touring acts of the day. An ’80s move from Louisiana to Los Angeles saw Wright become a session man and “hired gun” touring guitarist. His reputation grew over the next decade doing albums and tours with Mick Fleetwood, Michael Jackson, and the Gap Band. In this interview, the guys chat with Gregg about his incredible career, how he came to be hired for the iconic Victory tour, and what it was like being a live music collaborator with Michael Jackson. This episode was edited by Jamon Bull . Additional Links • Gregg Wright’s Instagram and website . • Brice Najar’s interview with Gregg. • The Jacksons’ Victory Tour live in Toronto (1984). Like this episode? • If you have the means, consider a donation in any amount through PayPal to help cover our costs. All proceeds go towards online running costs, upgrading equipment, and charity donations. Learn all about the various ways you can support The MJCast through visiting our website . • We also have an official merchandise shop . Support The MJCast and Michael Jackson all at the same time by buying some of our fun merch. Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • Twitter • Threads • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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172: Mick Garris Special 1:11:13

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Mick Garris , renowned producer, director, screenwriter and novelist joins Paul Black for an in-depth interview about his amazing career, including his work with Michael Jackson. Garris began his journey with Michael Jackson when both he and his wife appeared as zombies in the “Thriller” short film. Years later, because of his work with Stephen King, Garris was pulled in to work on what became the “Ghosts” short film. He co-wrote the story with Jackson and King, and was the original director on the project, then under the title “Is This Scary”. He worked closely on set with Jackson for two weeks, though, later, Stan Winston would take over as director when the project was shelved due to the 1993 allegations levelled against Michael Jackson. Garris has long been an icon in the film industry, and particularly in the world of horror, having worked with Steven Spielberg on multiple projects, and achieving major success via his many collaborations with Stephen King, including directing the hugely popular series, “The Stand”, the TV adaptation of “The Shining”, and much more. He also directed “Critters 2”, “Psycho IV: The Beginning”, and co-wrote the screenplays for major feature films such as “Batteries Not Included”, “The Fly 2”, and “Hocus Pocus”. In 2005, he created the Showtime anthology series, “Masters of Horror”. Until last year, he also hosted the popular podcast, “Post Mortem”, which features interviews with major filmmakers and other creators. In this chat, Garris talks about his experiences on the sets of these two iconic short films, and gives insights into working with The King of Pop, as well as his memories of the friendship they developed. Wishing all our MJ Fam around the world a happy Thriller Night! Special thanks to Friend of the Show Adam Green for connecting us with Mick. This episode was edited by Paul Black and Jamon Bull . Additional Links • Mick Garris’s website , Instagram , and Twitter pages. • Mick’s “Post Mortem” podcast . Like this episode? • If you have the means, consider a donation in any amount through PayPal to help cover our costs. All proceeds go towards online running costs, upgrading equipment, and charity donations. Learn all about the various ways you can support The MJCast through visiting our website . • We also have an official merchandise shop . Support The MJCast and Michael Jackson all at the same time by buying some of our fun merch. Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • Twitter • Threads • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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171: Darryl Phinnessee Special 2:06:48

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Jamon Bull welcomes renowned singer-songwriter Darryl Phinnessee to The MJCast for a discussion about his amazing career, including his many years working with The King of Pop. Darryl is a Grammy-winning singer, and one of the industry’s most in-demand session and touring vocalists. He has worked in the studio with Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder, and Whitney Houston, and toured with Don Henley, Rod Stewart, Lionel Richie, and more. He also spent seven seasons on one of America’s most popular TV shows – Dancing With The Stars. And, he wrote the iconic theme song for one of the most successful sitcoms of all time: Frasier, which saw him nominated for an Emmy. In this interview, Jamon and Darryl dive deep into Darryl’s work with Michael Jackson, which spanned many years. He accompanied Michael on all three of his solo tours – Bad, Dangerous and HIStory – providing backing vocals but also joining Michael on center stage, with featured spots during “I’ll Be There” and “Black or White”. Being a fixture in Michael’s touring band meant he helped make history. He was on stage for Michael’s record-breaking HBO Pay-Per-View concert “Live In Bucharest 1992”, and for his game-changing 1993 Super Bowl performance. Darryl remained a go-to collaborator for Michael right up to the end of Jackson’s life. In 2009, Darryl was one of the few fixtures from previous tours to have been kept on for the planned This Is It residency in London. This episode was edited by Jamon Bull . Additional links • Darryl Phinnessee’s Facebook page. Like this episode? • If you have the means, consider a donation in any amount through PayPal to help cover our costs of creating the show. All proceeds go towards online running costs, upgrading equipment, and charity donations. • We also have an official merchandise shop . Support The MJCast and Michael Jackson all at the same time by buying some of our fun merch. • Learn all about the various ways you can support and engage with The MJCast through visiting our website . Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • X • Threads • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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170: That Broken Guitar String 1:39:34

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Charles Thomson and Gratian Dimech team up for a discussion on major updates in the world of Michael Jackson and the Jackson family. This episode serves as a follow-up to #TheMJCast169. They talk about the heartbreaking news of Tito Jackson’s sudden passing, a revelation around the Estate’s legal action regarding the possible threat of new allegations, and the long-awaited release of “Faking Michael” by Damien Shields, an investigative true crime podcast which uncovers the full story of the fraudulent songs released after the death of Michael Jackson. Charles and Gratian then finish out the episode by talking about Janet Jackson’s problematic Guardian interview, and Charles’ experience seeing Janet live in Paris last week with Jamon. This episode was edited by Jamon Bull . Discussion Topics • Tito Jackson has passed away at age 70. Our deepest condolences go out to Taj, Taryll and TJ, as well as the entire Jackson family. • The Michael Jackson Estate engages law enforcement and files an arbitration claim in response to threats of new allegations. • Damien Shields’ long-awaited investigative true crime podcast series, “Faking Michael”, has been released . • Janet Jackson has given a problematic Guardian interview and launched the European leg of her Together Again tour (which Charles and Jamon went to see together). Like this episode? • If you have the means, consider a donation in any amount through PayPal to help cover our costs of creating the show. All proceeds go towards online running costs, upgrading equipment, and charity donations. • We also have an official merchandise shop . Support The MJCast and Michael Jackson all at the same time by buying some of our fun merch. • Learn all about the various ways you can support and engage with The MJCast through visiting our website . Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • X • Threads • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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169: I’m Going to Have to Start Selling Some Organs 2:19:21

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Jamon Bull welcomes back MJCast co-founder Q , along with frequent show guest Shawn Shackelford , MJ Radio’s Jason Garcia , and YouTuber Hannah Savage for a big fan chat around news and updates in the world of Michael Jackson. They discuss the announcement of a new docuseries and album for The Jacksons, MJ birthday celebrations in Vegas, recent “wins” by the Estate, including acquiring Steve Porcaro’s music rights, defeating Katherine Jackson in court, and a California judge ruling against Robson and Safechuck in allowing access to past court files, updates on Taj Jackson’s journey to defend his uncle’s legacy, recent and upcoming fan events, and much more. Lots of major news items happened in the days immediately following the recording of this episode. The MJCast will be releasing a follow-up episode soon to address new developments. This episode was edited by Charlie Carter . Discussion Topics • Linda Deutsch has passed away at age 80. • A new Jacksons docu-series and album are in the works . • Don’t stop till Kamala Harris is president. • Michael Jackson’s estate hosts a 66th birthday celebration, including an uninspiring Vegas event (with zero news on the biopic). • It’s over for Katherine Jackson vs The Estate. • IPSO rejects Taj Jackson’s complaint. • Taj Jackson has launched Righting HIStory website. • Judge says no to use the precedent criminal case files. • Steve Porcaro is selling his music rights to the Estate. • Jamon and Q, are you going ?! • Kingvention coming to LA on October 12 (Elise will be there). • Heal LA has been doing King of Popcorn movie nights this year (Elise attended June date), and will be doing This Is Thriller in October. • The return of Fuzzball? • Glendale’s Mayor declares Michael Jackson Remembrance Day. Like this episode? • If you have the means, consider a donation in any amount through PayPal to help cover our costs of creating the show. All proceeds go towards online running costs, upgrading equipment, and charity donations. • We also have an official merchandise shop . Support The MJCast and Michael Jackson all at the same time by buying some of our fun merch. • Learn all about the various ways you can support and engage with The MJCast through visiting our website . Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • X • Threads • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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168: Vindication Day Special with Gratian Dimech 2:45:51

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Charles Thomson welcomes first-time guest Gratian Dimech to the show for this year’s Vindication Day Special. Gratian first saw Michael Jackson live on the Bad Tour and first met him on the Dangerous Tour. Attending 35 Dangerous concerts, he got to know many of Michael’s inner circle. Michael and Brett Barnes even nicknamed Gratian and his friend Justin as the “Waldos”, because wherever they went, they could pick them out of the crowd. Gratian became an advocate and an activist, challenging negative media coverage of Michael. His creative protest against a particular British tabloid photographer was immortalised in Adrian Grant’s book Michael Jackson: A Visual Documentary and he has been interviewed about it for filmmaker Jin Chohan’s upcoming documentary series “Trial By Media”. Gratian had a front-row view for everything from the “Give In To Me” music video shoot, to Jarvis Cocker’s stage invasion during Michael’s 1996 Brit Awards performance, and even the infamous, history-altering bridge collapse during Michael’s 1999 MJ and Friends benefit concert in Munich. Gratian has toured Neverland, got stuck in New York when the Twin Towers were attacked mere hours after Michael’s 30th Anniversary concerts, and even spent time hanging out in Janet Jackson’s hotel rooms. When Michael drove around London on an open top bus to protest against Sony Music, Gratian was on the bus with him – and when Michael went on trial in 2005, Gratian flew out to support him, even winning the lottery to go inside the courtroom. In this unscripted conversation with his friend Charles Thomson, Gratian tells us only a fraction of his amazing and insightful experiences in the orbit of Michael Jackson. The MJCast can’t wait to have him back for future episodes! This episode was edited by Charlie Carter and Jamon Bull . Like this episode? • If you have the means, consider a donation in any amount through PayPal to help cover our costs of creating the show. All proceeds go towards online running costs, upgrading equipment, and occasional charity donations. • We also have an official merchandise shop . Support The MJCast and Michael Jackson all at the same time by buying some of our fun merch. • Learn all about the various ways you can support and engage with The MJCast through visiting our website . Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • X • Threads • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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167: Jennifer Batten Special

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Jamon Bull welcomes iconic guitarist, Jennifer Batten , to The MJCast for a long-awaited, deep-dive interview about her amazing career in music, and her years performing with The King of Pop. Batten, known for her original approach to the electric guitar (and her nearly-as-legendary hair!), rose in the music industry when she was selected to play in Michael Jackson’s BAD tour. She would go on to play lead and rhythm guitar on the Dangerous and HIStory world tours, as well, and joined Jackson for the 1993 Super Bowl halftime show. She also appeared in the “Come Together” segment on “Moonwalker”. For any fan of MJ, both her performances and her striking presence are an unforgettable part of ‘80s and ‘90s-era Michael Jackson. In addition to her work on stage with Jackson, Batten has had her own vibrant career. She has released three solo albums, worked closely with Jeff Beck for several years, has authored two music books and released instructional DVDs, and did a guitar residency for the Cirque Du Soleil show “Zumanity” in Las Vegas. In 2016, she received the She Rocks “Icon” award, and was inducted into Guitar Player Magazine’s “Gallery of the Greats”. Batten continues to tour regularly, and has shows coming up around the world, including Michael Jackson tribute shows. (Tour link below.) This episode was edited by Charlie Carter . Additional links • Jennifer Batten’s website , tour dates , and page in support of Michael Jackson . • Batten’s Twitter and Instagram . Like this episode? • If you have the means, consider a donation in any amount through PayPal to help cover our costs of creating the show. All proceeds go towards online running costs, upgrading equipment, and charity donations. • We also have an official merchandise shop . Support The MJCast and Michael Jackson all at the same time by buying some of our fun merch. • Learn all about the various ways you can support and engage with The MJCast through visiting our website . Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • X • Threads • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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166: A Very Awkward Thanksgiving Dinner 2:59:13

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Jamon Bull , Charles Thomson , and Charlie Carter welcome first-time guest Danny Oliver to the show, and welcome back Anika Kotecha , co-founder of MJ Innocent , for a big fan chat around updates in the world of Michael Jackson. They discuss the leak of the Invincible-era track, “Can’t Get Your Weight Off of Me”, updates on Katherine Jackson’s case against the Estate’s MIJAC sale, a major development with Wade Robson and James Safechuck’s cases, and recent experiences at the London version of MJ: The Musical. Plus, Danny, who is well-known in the fan community for his Michael Jackson tribute performances, shares his fan story, which includes performing for the King of Pop himself, as well as performing alongside Jennifer Batten. This episode was edited by Jamon Bull and Charlie Carter . Discussion Topics • The unreleased Invincible era track “Can’t Get Your Weight Off of Me” has leaked . • Katherine Jackson’s case against the Estate’s MIJAC sale continues . • Wade Robson and James Safechuck’s cases have been merged , amidst their lawyer’s request to access photographs of Michael’s genitals. • Charles, Anika, and Danny’s experiences seeing the UK version of “MJ: The Musical”. • Danny Oliver ’s fan story. Additional links • Danny Oliver’s website and YouTube channel . • Danny’s appearance on “This Morning” discussing the question of “Should Michael Jackson’s Music Be Banned?” • The controversial documentary, “Wacko About Jacko” , in which Danny appeared. Also on Vimeo . Like this episode? • If you have the means, consider a donation in any amount through PayPal to help cover our costs of creating the show. All proceeds go towards online running costs, upgrading equipment, and charity donations. • We also have an official merchandise shop . Support The MJCast and Michael Jackson all at the same time by buying some of our fun merch. • Learn all about the various ways you can support and engage with The MJCast through visiting our website . Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • X • Threads • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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165: Both Sides of a Funky Coin 2:38:07

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Elise Capron and Jamon Bull are joined by Andy Healy , Casey Rain and first-time guest Bobby Huntley for a round-up of news in the world of Michael Jackson, and a discussion around an intriguing upcoming film project based on the lives of MJ and Prince. The team chats about recently leaked footage from the 30th Anniversary rehearsals, the results of the Heal LA auction for a walk-on role in the MJ biopic, casting updates for that film, and the star-studded premiere of MJ: The Musical in London. Their main discussion topic is around a live-action film-in-development, called Royalty At the Park, which is created by Bobby, co-written by Andy, and with Casey as a Producer. Based on true events, it is set in the spring of 1988, and images the meeting of icons Michael Jackson and Prince at the Paisley Park compound. With so much myth built up around these two artists, particularly in terms with their interactions with and feelings for each other, the film is fodder for lots of interesting, deep-dive discussion. This episode was edited by Jamon Bull . Discussion Topics • More 30th Anniversary rehearsal footage has leaked . • Heal LA auctioned a ‘walk-on’ role for the Michael Jackson Biopic. • Following Miles Teller as John Branca , more casting updates for the biopic have been announced, including the Jackson 5 , and Laura Harrier as Suzanne de Passe . • MJ The Musical has premiered in London. • Royalty at the Park is coming! Additional links • Royaly at the Park website . • Bobby Huntley’s Twitter , and main filmmaking website . (And his early-on YouTube review of MJ: The Musical!) • Andy Healy’s Twitter , MJ101 series of ebooks, website , and albumism reviews. • Casey Rain’s Twitter and YouTube channel, The Violet Reality . Like this episode? • If you have the means, consider a donation in any amount through PayPal to help cover our costs of creating the show. All proceeds go towards online running costs, upgrading equipment, and charity donations. • We also have an official merchandise shop . Support The MJCast and Michael Jackson all at the same time by buying some of our fun merch. • Learn all about the various ways you can support and engage with The MJCast through visiting our website . Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • X • Threads • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Stay BAD!…

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164: Back in the Saddle 2:28:40

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Jamon Bull and Charles Thomson kick off Season 10 of The MJCast with a big round-up of news in the world of Michael Jackson and the Jackson family. They discuss loads of updates around the MJ biopic, the “Estate vs Katherine Jackson” case, the Robson and Safechuck trials, Sony’s acquisition of a stake in Michael Jackson’s music catalogue, new recordings of interviews with the King of Pop, unreleased music being auctioned off, and more. Plus, the guys discuss their thoughts on two new documentaries: “The Greatest Night in Pop”, about the recording of “We Are the World”, and “The Three Michaels”, which follows a group of young MJ impersonators chasing their dreams. Welcome to Season 10 of The MJCast! This episode was edited by Jamon Bull and Charlie Carter . Discussion Topics • New pics of Michael on the “Remember the Time” set have been released . • New recordings of Michael being interviewed for his autobiography have been released . • Unreleased Michael Jackson song “Seven Digits” is being auctioned after a range of other songs were also auctioned late last year. • Sony Music buys stake in Michael Jackson’s music catalogue. • More details have been revealed in the “Estate vs Katherine Jackson” case. • Susan Yu joins the defence team in the Robson/Safechuck cases. • The Biopic is full steam ahead . • We watched “The Three Michaels”. • We watched “The Greatest Night in Pop”. Like this episode? • If you have the means, consider a donation in any amount through PayPal to help cover our costs. All proceeds go towards online running costs, upgrading equipment, and charity donations. Learn all about the various ways you can support The MJCast through visiting our website . • We also have an official merchandise shop . Support The MJCast and Michael Jackson all at the same time by buying some of our fun merch. Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • X • Threads • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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163: Season Nine Christmas Special 2:12:03

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Taj Jackson joins Jamon Bull , Elise Capron , Charlie Carter , and Charles Thomson to celebrate the holidays and reflect on this past year… Welcome to The MJCast’s ninth annual Christmas special! The crew discusses the year that was, including the final version of the Thriller40 documentary; Marcos Cabota’s problems with finding a distributor for his own Thriller documentary, Sonic Fantasy; a major auction of Dick Zimmerman’s Thriller album cover test Polaroids and camera; and drama around a digital release of The Jackson 5’s first-ever recording. Plus, the team covers updates on MJ: The Musical, the Robson and Safechuck court cases, the MJ biopic, and Taj shares the latest developments on his docuseries project, as well as insights into the happenings within both the Jackson family and fan community circles. Special thanks to Taj Jackson for being a part of our annual Christmas Special for many years. It’s an honor to have this tradition with you. And, huge thanks to all of our listeners and MJFam around the world. We could not do this without you. Wishing you a happy 2024 to come! This episode was edited by Jamon Bull . Participants • Taj Jackson (Donate to Taj’s docuseries, Re-Righting HIStory, and subscribe to updates here .) • Jamon Bull • Elise Capron • Charlie Carter • Charles Thomson Discussion Topics • Thriller 40 documentary has been released . • Marcos Cabota reveals more detail as to why he’s found releasing Sonic Fantasy problematic. • Unseen Michael Jackson Thriller album cover photos have been auctioned . (You can hear our interview with Dick Zimmerman, who took the photos, here .) • The Jackson 5’s first ever recordings were recently released digitally, and the Estate is not happy . • ‘MJ: The Musical’ run extended in London, and now coming to Sydney, Australia! • An update on Taj’s docuseries. • Wade and James drop Finaldi. • Biopic shooting and scheduled for 2026 release. Like this episode? • If you have the means, consider a donation in any amount through PayPal to help cover our costs. All proceeds go towards online running costs, upgrading equipment, and charity donations. Learn all about the various ways you can support The MJCast through visiting our website . • We also have an official merchandise shop . Support The MJCast and Michael Jackson all at the same time by buying some of our fun merch. Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • Twitter • Threads • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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162: Bob Jenkis Special 2:38:13

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Bob Jenkis , award-winning filmmaker and editor, joins Jamon Bull and Paul Black for an in-depth interview about his career and his work with Michael Jackson. Jenkis is an icon in the world of music videos, film and advertising, and is known for shaping the look of modern film editing. Working in the industry since before the dawn of MTV, he has edited clips and cut music videos for an incredibly wide range of music legends, including Janet Jackson, Madonna, Prince, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, James Brown, and many, many more. He has also been deeply involved in the production of large-scale network television specials and concerts. His long-running relationship with Michael Jackson began in the early 1990s, when he made spots for the “Dangerous” album—work which was used later as the opening to Jackson’s European Tour, his “Live In Bucharest” concert film, and was included in two compilations of music videos under the title “Brace Yourself.” Jenkis also edited “Live from Bucharest”, an epic task he completed in only 10 days before it aired on HBO. He continued to work on a number of projects for the King of Pop over the years including never-before-seen versions of Ghosts and the HIStory teaser, and concluded his time working with Michael by consulting on promo spots for “This Is It” just months before Jackson’s passing in 2009. In this deep-dive chat, Jamon and Paul get the inside scoop on all of these incredible moments in Michael Jackson history, as well as rare insights into the technical elements of these massive projects. This episode was edited by Charlie Carter . Additional Links • Bob Jenkis’ website . Like this episode? • If you have the means, consider a donation in any amount through PayPal to help cover our costs. All proceeds go towards online running costs, upgrading equipment, and charity donations. Learn all about the various ways you can support The MJCast through visiting our website . • We also have an official merchandise shop . Support The MJCast and Michael Jackson all at the same time by buying some of our fun merch. Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • Twitter • Threads • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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161: Ghosts Roundtable 2:22:22

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Adam Green, Paul Black, and Hannah Savage join host Jamon Bull for a deep-dive discussion around Michael Jackson’s masterpiece, Ghosts. They chat about all aspects of the incredible short film (which is so often neglected by a mainstream audience), including the story, music, choreography, cinematography and editing. Plus, they explore whether Ghosts has aged well, in comparison to another iconic Jackson short film, Thriller. Finally, they dig into an assortment of other topics around this project, including the ’93 version, the making of, the boxset, and assess why Ghosts didn’t achieve the widespread acclaim of some of Jackson’s other major works. This roundtable group brings incredible insights into the history and context of the Ghosts short film through their unique perspectives as film makers and editors, and they have great stories to share, such as Paul Black’s experience of sitting just a few seating away from Jackson himself, at the 1997 Australia premiere of the film. Happy Thriller Night! This episode was edited by Jamon Bull . Participants • Adam Green (film director and host of The Movie Crypt podcast) • Paul Black (Sydney-based Film editor, and Friend of the Show) • Hannah Savage ( YouTube documentarian who has made a great videos about Blood on the Dance Floor, Ghosts, and other MJ topics) • Jamon Bull , co-host of The MJCast Additional Links • Official, full-length short film of Michael Jackson’s Ghosts . Like this episode? • If you have the means, consider a donation in any amount through PayPal to help cover our costs. All proceeds go towards online running costs, upgrading equipment, and charity donations. Learn all about the various ways you can support The MJCast through visiting our website . • We also have an official merchandise shop . Support The MJCast and Michael Jackson all at the same time by buying some of our fun merch. Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • Twitter • Threads • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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160: Clearing the Runway 2:01:12

منذ 2 years2:01:12

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Taj Jackson joins Charles Thomson for a deep-dive discussion around updates in his life and work. The guys talk about developments with Taj’s docuseries on Michael Jackson, “Re-Righting History”, as well as the upcoming MJ biopic, the recent Robson/Safechuck ruling, Leaving Neverland 2, Taj’s insights regarding his interactions with fans, the exciting recent expansion of his family with the birth of his third daughter, and much more. This episode was edited by Charlie Carter . Additional Links • You can donate to Taj’s docuseries, and get updates, here . • Taj’s Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook . • If you have the means, consider donating through PayPal to help cover our costs. All proceeds go towards online running costs, upgrading equipment, and charity donations. Learn all about the various ways you can support The MJCast through visiting our website . • We also have an official merchandise shop . Support The MJCast and Michael Jackson all at the same time by buying some of our fun merch. Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • Twitter • Threads • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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159: E Q&A 1:28:17

منذ 2 years1:28:17

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It’s been a minute since we did a Q&A, MJFam! Elise Capron is usually the one asking the questions, but in this episode, she takes a turn in the hot seat, and answers a wide range of questions submitted by listeners, covering everything from her fan history and personal MJ picks, to thoughts on the biopic, Estate projects, her podcast guest wish-list, behind-the-scenes of The MJCast, and much more. Huge thanks to all of you who sent in submissions! It is a reminder of what a great fan community we have. Questions Simonpaulwilkie (Instagram) 1) Brave! 🔥 As a long time lover of the show, I’d love to know what it was like going from listener to presenter. Any surprises in how the show is put together and what it takes to make an episode. I couldn’t think of any way to say thank you better than contributing my own time to something I adore so much. Keep it up! ❤️ Xollophoto (Instagram) 2) What are all the Michael Jackson-related places you’ve visited (i.e. Thriller house) and what’s your favorite? Charlie Carter (Twitter) 3) What is your favourite MJ song and why is it Just Good Friends? Dane Thomson (Twitter) 4) Why is the Bad era your favourite? Mumofsuperstars (Instagram) 5) Have you met any of the Jackson family 🙂 Etebeye (Instagram) 6) Elise, which of Michael’s concert tours do you wish to go back in time for and watch live? Etebeye (Instagram) 7) Which movie character, past or present, would Michael have been a good fit? Etebeye (Instagram) 8) Was Michael cool or a dud in your school growing up? Sanja1980 (Instagram) 9) First of all thanks for all your hard work on the show! Questions: who was your favorite special guest so far and who do you wish you could interview for the show in the future? JayKay0603 (Twitter) 10) Who are some special guests you would like to come on the show in the future, and if given the opportunity who would YOU personally like to interview if they ever came on? JayKay0603 (Twitter) 11) And another MJ question if that’s okay, if you could be on the set of only ONE of Michael’s short films, which one would it be and why? Genesta Coleman (Twitter) 12) Love the MJ cast ❤️👑♥️ why you don’t have a live stream ? And a call in show so MJ fans can talk openly about different topics ? 🤗🤗 Thank you so much for coming into my life. Constantinos Isaias (Threads) 13) With no limitations, which one could have been your favorite special guests that you have like to interview? Q (Threads) 14) Oh cool! Hello over here on peaceful Threads! I’d like to know what would be your Top 3 dream guests (living or passed.). Q (Threads) 15) Cheeky second question(s), with talk of a director calling out Captain EO as prime material for a feature film, (I personally don’t see this happening but it could be fun), tell us about your first ever Captain EO experience, and if it ever became available as a physical product (it won’t), what would you include in the package? Porter Wolff (email) 16) If you had a wish-list for future MJCAST Specials, who would be your top 5? Mine would be Buz Kohan, Freddie DeMann, Gary Hearne, Bill Bottrell and Nick Brandt. Momowelz65 (Instagram) 17) What is your favourite Michael Jackson estate project, the MJ musical not included? Xuedan Wang (Instagram) 18) Is the MJ One fan brunch on Michael’s birthday worth going to? Joshua Klein (email) – Tucson, Arizona, USA 19) Hello Elise and the rest of The MJCast, been binging a lot of episodes for the past year now and I love the show and have been keeping up with new episodes ever since. I’ve heard plenty of discussions around everyone’s feelings towards the MJ estate and in some ways I completely agree with some of the opinions given. But as a casual fan of Michael, is it morally wrong to also buy new products/attend estate hosted events such as the birthday celebrations in Las Vegas? I like Michael and look forward to anything they put out, but sometimes I feel like I’m on a see-saw. Anyways thank you for taking the time to see my question, keep up the amazing work you all are doing and keep Michael-ing! Porter Wolff (email) 20) If you had creative control of the estate, what would be the one project you would make and what would it include? A new album, short film boxset, album deluxes, a concert release? Porter Wolff (email) 21) It’s been mentioned that an Estate Roundtable episode has been in the works, any update on if that is still the case? Porter Wolff (email) 22) Do you know the level of completion for songs like “Buffalo Bill” and “Make or Break”, which are bad era tracks made with John Barnes. What about “Rich Girl”, which was made with Brad Buxer during history. Porter Wolff (email) 23) You went to a seminar where John Barnes spoke, were there any stories he told there that you were unable to ask during his special episode? (Note to Porter: I fully intend to follow up on this question down the road! -E) Jace Bain / MixingHistory (Instagram) 24) You’re writing the upcoming MJ biopic; how do you open and w/ what song? Evaeva7 (Instagram) 25) And how would you close it and with what song? Sydni Taylor (email) 26) Are you excited for the biopic? As a fan, I fear that the media will mock and pick at it the minute a trailer is released, I also fear that these movements for victims would have something to say, hell I wouldn’t be surprised if people protest against the film when it’s time for theatrical release, people protested against Victor Salva’s film which I understood because he was actually guilty, but MJ isn’t but some people aren’t open to hearing that he’s innocent, I also fear the other film directors will get the idea to make a negative movie about MJ. Sue Vick Finley (Instagram) 27) Someone just told me MJ had surgery to keep his voice high. I don’t believe that is true, but I didn’t know how to definitively say there is proof. Sue Vick Finley (Instagram) 28) We just saw MJ the Musical. There was a part where he was signing papers to leverage Neverland against the dangerous tour. Did something like that really happen? Sue Vick Finley (Instagram) 29) Black Music Archive: the voice the singing the explained Michael Jackson. Have you seen this. Is it a source to be trusted? Sue Vick Finley (Instagram) 30) Any news on how Taj’s project is coming? Sue Vick Finley (Instagram) 31) How can I watch Sonic Fantasy? It doesn’t seem to be on any platform for the average person to watch it. Thanks for all the wonderful work you all do on this podcast! Cindy Messina (Instagram) 32) What are your thoughts on the new MJ podcast called Think Twice? Sue Vick Finley (Instagram) 33) I recently read that Lisa Marie was a scientologist. Do you know anything about that play a role in their marriage? Freakinuhmazin (Twitter) 34) Why do you think no one ever talks about how Lisa and Michael kept getting back together and breaking up for four more years after their divorce? I think it’s awesome that they kept clapping cheeks. 😂😁 Gsingh1385 (Instagram) 35) Would it be possible to do a round table on the Living with Michael Jackson documentary? Sydni Taylor (email) 36) Does anyone know if Prince Jackson is still interested in being a film director? Also, big thanks to Italian_to_go for questions on the allegations, Andrew for questions on State of Shock, and Heli Tenhunen for question about Michael Jackson’s personal believes. All of these questions were left out of this episode because Elise decided they were either better addressed by another team member, and/or should be saved for a longer discussion on a future episode! This episode was edited by Charlie Carter . Additional Links • TheMJCast 063: Q Q&A • TheMJCast 069: C Q&A • TheMJCast 074: J Q&A • TheMJCast 099: Leaving Neverland Q&A • TheMJCast130: An Evening With Charlie and Jamon • TheMJCast147: The Big British Q&A Support Us • Please consider donating through PayPal to help cover our costs. All proceeds go towards online running costs, upgrading equipment, and charity donations. • We also have an official merchandise shop . Support The MJCast and Michael Jackson all at the same time by buying some of our fun merch. • Learn all about the various ways you can support The MJCast through visiting our website . Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • Twitter • Threads • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Stay Bad!…

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158: Things Just Blow in Through the Window 2:18:12

منذ 2 years2:18:12

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John Cameron joins Jamon Bull and Charlie Thomson for a discussion on loads of recent news updates in the world of Michael Jackson, including a chat around John’s latest episode of his excellent podcast, #JCsMusicology, “ Michael Jackson (1983-1988) ”. The guys also talk about a range of fan-led projects, including the upcoming Kingvention, developments on Jin Chohan’s documentary, “Trial By Media” as well as a new YouTube documentary by Hannah Savage, “The Dark Side of Michael Jackson’s This Is It”, and Paul Dwyer’s podcast based on his book, “Humanitarian: The Real Michael Jackson”. Plus, they talk about the confirmation of the #Thriller40 documentary, a statement from Katherine Jackson, and a major update in Wade Robson’s legal case against Michael Jackson. This episode was edited by Charlie Carter . Discussion Topics • Kingvention have announced special guests for their 2023 convention. • Jin Chohan has offered an update on his upcoming documentary, “Trial By Media”. • Hannah Savage has released a teaser for her upcoming YouTube documentary, “The Dark Side of Michael Jackson’s This Is It”. • Paul Dwyer has launched his podcast “Humanitarian: The Real Michael Jackson”. • John Branca has confirmed that the #Thriller40 documentary is still coming this year. So… #Thriller41? • Katherine Jackson has responded to the Estate over the ’deal’ saga. • La Toya Jackson is to be called as a witness in the legal battle between the Estate and Jeffré Phillips. • Wade Robson’s case will most likely proceed to trial. • John Cameron has released his latest episode of podcast #JCsMusicology, “Michael Jackson (1983 – 1988)”. Support Us • Please consider donating through PayPal to help cover our costs. All proceeds go towards online running costs, upgrading equipment, and charity donations. • We also have an official official merchandise shop . Support The MJCast and Michael Jackson all at the same time by buying some of our fun merch. • Learn all about the various ways you can support The MJCast through visiting our website . Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • Twitter • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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157: Vindication Day Special with Geraldine Hughes 2:17:18

منذ 2 years2:17:18

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Geraldine Hughes first came to the world’s attention as an anonymous whistleblower. In 1994, the decorated investigative journalist Mary A Fischer published an article about the child molestation allegations levelled against Michael Jackson by Jordan Chandler and his father Evan. Fischer’s story included information attributed to a source inside the office of attorney Barry Rothman, suggesting that he and his client, Evan Chandler, had cooked up an extortion plot against Michael Jackson. The story was published in more than one major, glossy magazine and was covered by broadcast media – but the whistleblower’s identity was never revealed. In 2003, however, Geraldine decided to out herself. In 1993, as the Michael Jackson scandal unfolded, she had been working as Barry Rothman’s personal legal secretary. She had unrivalled, insider access to the nerve centre of the celebrity scandal of the century, bearing witness to many meetings and discussions which took place just metres from her desk. Geraldine had been highly disturbed by what she witnessed, and she felt the public would too – but most of the media seemed to have adopted the position that Michael Jackson was guilty and in her view, the full story had never been told. Geraldine’s conscience demanded that she tell the wider public what she knew. In 2003, as she began work on a tell-all memoir, news suddenly broke that Michael Jackson was being accused again. Her publishers fast-tracked a press release about the impending book, titled Redemption, and Geraldine found herself on a whirlwind media tour. But once again, the media overwhelmingly adopted an anti-Jackson position. While Geraldine’s book would become well-known within the Jackson fan community, her information was largely ignored. But in 2019, award-winning filmmaker Danny Wu interviewed Geraldine as he investigated the Chandler case for his feature documentary Square One. Upon its release, Square One became the number one Amazon Prime documentary in the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada, finally bringing Geraldine Hughes’s story to a much wider audience. But in Square One, Geraldine was one voice among many. For the MJCast’s 2023 Vindication Day episode, we decided to sit down with Geraldine. Unfortunately, technical problems meant the interview ended abruptly and we were unable to reschedule with Geraldine to ask her several more questions. But this episode is nonetheless the most in-depth, one-on-one broadcast interview she had ever given. This episode was edited by Charlie Carter and Jamon Bull . Additional Links • Geraldine Hughes on Twitter . • Geraldine’s website for music . • Purchase Geraldine’s book, Redemption . • Please consider donating through PayPal to help cover our costs. All proceeds go towards online running costs, upgrading equipment, and charity donations. Learn all about the various ways you can support The MJCast through visiting our website . • We also have an official merchandise shop . Support The MJCast and Michael Jackson all at the same time by buying some of our fun merch. Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • Twitter • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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156: The Case for Innocence Special 1:28:27

منذ 3 years1:28:27

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Sheryl and June Valone join Elise Capron and Charlie Carter for a discussion about the origins and behind-the-scenes stories of their podcast series, “ The Case for Innocence “. Growing up as a young Michael Jackson fan, June was passionate about learning everything she could about the King of Pop and his music. But when “Leaving Neverland” was released in early 2019, her mother, Sheryl, was concerned about how to handle this information. Would she have to explain to her daughter that her icon was not the hero she thought he was? Believing in the power of due process, Sheryl chose to do her own research so that she could give her daughter the truth, whatever that might ultimately be. In the course of what became an extensive personal investigation over the course of many months, and which expanded into researching each set of allegations against Michael Jackson, Sheryl realized that the evidence overwhelmingly pointed to Jackson’s innocence. She was also shocked by how many major media outlets and well-known figures had completely disregarded or manipulated the actual facts of the allegations. With a mission to share the truth, Sheryl and June decided to create a deep-dive podcast series which covers every detail of the Chandler allegations, the Arvizo allegations, the Robson allegations, and the Safechuck allegations. They leave no stone unturned, and give a fair and balanced perspective in their approach. They have also created an impressive website which documents, in detail, their sources, and provides a wealth of additional resources for listeners. In this chat, the team talk about their original motivations for creating this podcast, what the process has been like for them, the reception from the fan community, their experience now that Season One is out in the world, their plans for continuing to reach new listeners, and what we can expect from Season Two. This episode was edited by Charlie Carter . Additional Links • The Case for Innocence website and Twitter . • Please consider donating through PayPal to help cover our costs. All proceeds go towards online running costs, upgrading equipment, and charity donations. Learn all about the various ways you can support The MJCast through visiting our website . • We also have an official merchandise shop . Support The MJCast and Michael Jackson all at the same time by buying some of our fun merch. Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • Twitter • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Stay Bad!…

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155: Just Me and Two Charlies 1:41:56

منذ 3 years1:41:56

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Charlie Thomson and Charlie Carter join host Jamon Bull for a round-up of all the latest news in the world of Michael Jackson, in this first regular episode of Season Nine. The guys discuss major updates happening with “MJ: The Musical” as well as the MJ biopic, new music from Paris Jackson and Tito Jackson, distressing developments around MJ’s music catalogue, a new Janet Jackson documentary, and more. Plus, they hash out their thoughts around the online abuse Taj Jackson has recently suffered. This episode was edited by Jamon Bull . Discussion Topics • “MJ: The Musical” coming to London , and looking for a new Michael Jackson . • Friend of the Show Harrison Funk has sadly suffered a stroke. • Janet Jackson is working on new documentary called “Family Time”. • Just Blaze has revealed there is an unreleased Michael Jackson and Jay-Z collaboration. • Paris Jackson has released a new song, “Bandaid”, and Tito has released a new song, called “Make Your Mind Up”. • Production for the official biopic, “Michael”, is underway , and Jaafar Jackson is set to play the role of his uncle. • Thriller Night will not take place this year, due to the filming of the biopic. • The Michael Jackson Estate is aiming to sell a portion of Michael Jackson’s catalogue, a move that Katherine Jackson has objected to. • Taj and Thayana Jackson are having their third child. • Taj Jackson continues to cop ongoing bullying and abuse. Additional Links • Please consider donating through PayPal to help cover our costs. All proceeds go towards online running costs, upgrading equipment, and charity donations. Learn all about the various ways you can support The MJCast through visiting our website . • We also have an official offical merchandise shop . Support The MJCast and Michael Jackson all at the same time by buying some of our fun merch. Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • Twitter • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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154: It’s Really Really Season Nine 2:23:09

منذ 3 years2:23:09

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Brad Sundberg , Michael Jackson’s Technical Director, is celebrating ten years as the host of “ In the Studio with MJ “, a touring seminar exploring Michael’s music. But in January of this year he fell victim to a crime which sent shockwaves through the fan community, when his personal equipment was stolen by a bootlegger, who raided and released the contents. In his first and only interview about the devastating theft, he speaks to The MJCast co-hosts Elise Capron , Jamon Bull , and guest host Shawn Shackelford . Kicking off Season Nine of The MJCast, Brad explains for the first time how the thief made off with hundreds of unreleased Michael Jackson songs and videos and the impact that has had on Brad’s personal and professional lives. He also shares stories from his time working with the King of Pop, explains what it takes to run a touring seminar on the scale of ITSWMJ, and reveals what’s next for Brad Sundberg. This episode was edited by Charlie Carter . Participants • Elise Capron • Jamon Bull • Shawn Shackelford • Brad Sundberg Additional Links • The “In the Studio with MJ” website and new merch • Brad Sundberg’s Facebook , Instagram and Twitter pages • The MJCast 015: Brad Sundberg Special • The MJCast 142: Reflections on John Barnes Roundtable • 100% of The MJCast’s content is, and will remain, free. If you enjoy our show, consider a donation to help support us. All donations go directly towards off-setting our costs of running the show: Website hosting, equipment purchases, and more. You can donate any amount via PayPal . Thank you so much for your support! Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • Twitter • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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153: Season Eight Christmas Special 3:17:01

منذ 3 years3:17:01

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Taj Jackson joins Jamon Bull , Elise Capron , Charlie Carter , and Charles Thomson to celebrate the holidays and reflect on this past year… Welcome to The MJCast’s eighth annual Christmas special! The crew discusses loads of news updates and developments in the world of Michael Jackson, including the Thriller Night party at Hayvenhurst, the strange turn John Branca’s social media has taken, the Estate’s hiring of creators such as Lynn Nottage and Nelson George, incredible found footage of Michael Jackson’s Sega game, updates in Taj Jackson’s life and with his docuseries project, and much more. Plus, the team reflects on the year that was at the podcast, and what we have coming up in Season 9. We want to give a special thank-you to all of our listeners; to the wider MJ fan community; to our amazing fellow content creators (who all do this our of love for MJ’s legacy!); to our long-time back-end team (Q, James Alay, Jason Garcia); to frequent guests on the show who have contributed so much (Shawn Shackelford, Damien Shields, Velo Kristina, and more); to all the guests we’ve had on, including Jackson family members, studio collaborators, and long-time fans; to all of those who have provided logistical and emotional support along the way; and to our families, who put up with the many hours we spend working on this show. And, of course, to the King of Pop, who is the one who brings us all together in the first place. Happy holidays, #MJFam. This episode was edited by Charlie Carter . Participants • Taj Jackson (Donate to Taj’s docuseries, Re-Righting HIStory, here .) • Jamon Bull • Elise Capron • Charlie Carter • Charles Thomson Discussion Topics • Thriller Night party. What a night ! • What is going on with John Branca’s new social media presence? • Lynn Nottage still on the fence regarding Michael Jackson. • Charlie Thomson’s review of the Broadway show. • Charlie Thomson’s review of the early showing of Nelson George’s Thriller 40 documentary. • Incredible lost Michael Jackson Sega game footage uncovered by fans. • Taj’s updates on life and projects! • 2022: The year that was, and what we have coming up in 2023. • Thank yous • Bloopers Additional Links • 100% of The MJCast’s content is, and will remain, free. If you enjoy our show, consider a donation to help support us. All donations go directly towards off-setting our costs of running the show: Website hosting, equipment purchases, and more. You can donate any amount via PayPal . Thank you so much for your support! Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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152: Thriller 40 Roundtable 2:29:40

منذ 3 years2:29:40

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Michael Jackson’s album, Thriller, is undoubtedly one of the most iconic and important albums in music history. Released 40 years ago, on November 30, 1982, it changed the landscape of pop music, and may have even saved the music industry itself. In this episode, Charlie Carter hosts a deep-dive fan discussion reflecting on all things Thriller 40. Joining him are guests Damien Shields, Shawn Shackelford, and Paul Black. The guys talk about the continuing influence of Thriller, the bonus tracks included on the 40 th anniversary edition, the long-awaited release of the 4K versions of the short films “Thriller” and “Beat It”, the upcoming documentary by Nelson George, and they contemplate what they would have liked to see on their own version of the Thriller 40 release. This episode was edited by Jason Garcia and Charlie Carter . Participants • Charlie Carter , Audio Producer of The MJCast • Damien Shields , author of Michael Jackson: Songs & Stories From The Vault , and creator of the podcast series The Genesis of Thriller and the upcoming Faking Michael . • Shawn Shackelford , long-time Jacksons fan and regular guest of The MJCast. • Paul Black, Sydney-based Film editor, and Friend of the Show (whom we’re happy to have back on after a long absence!) Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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151: Matt Forger Special (Part 2) 2:49:25

منذ 3 years2:49:25

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Matt Forger, legendary studio engineer and Michael Jackson collaborator, joins co-hosts Jamon Bull and Charles Thomson for Part 2 of an extensive interview in celebration of Thriller ’s 40 th anniversary, Blood on the Dance Floor ’s 25 th anniversary, and marking 150 episodes of The MJCast. Forger is an icon in the music industry. He recorded classic Michael Jackson songs for the albums Thriller , Bad , Dangerous , HIStory , and Blood on the Dance Floor , worked on Captain EO , and much more. Not only was Forger a crucial player in shaping many of music history’s most important tracks, but he worked with the King of Pop during his creative and commercial peak. He also worked closely with other well-known Jackson studio collaborators and innovators such as John Barnes and Brad Buxer. Forger, through his technical wizardry, helped Michael Jackson push the boundaries of pop music, creating songs and experiences that will live on for generations to come. These are the stories behind the songs. This episode was edited by Jamon Bull . Additional Links • The MJCast 142: Reflections on John Barnes Roundtable • The MJCast 089: John Barnes Special Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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150: Matt Forger Special (Part 1) 2:33:54

منذ 3 years2:33:54

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Matt Forger, legendary studio engineer and Michael Jackson collaborator, joins co-hosts Jamon Bull and Charles Thomson for an extensive interview in celebration of Thriller ’s 40 th anniversary, Blood on the Dance Floor ’s 25 th anniversary, and marking 150 episodes of The MJCast. This is the team’s first two-part interview, which will be continued in #TheMJCast151. Forger is an icon in the music industry. He recorded classic Michael Jackson songs for the albums Thriller , Bad , Dangerous , HIStory , and Blood on the Dance Floor , worked on Captain EO , and much more. Not only was Forger a crucial player in shaping many of music history’s most important tracks, but he worked with the King of Pop during his creative and commercial peak. He also worked closely with other well-known Jackson studio collaborators and innovators such as John Barnes and Brad Buxer. Forger, through his technical wizardry, helped Michael Jackson push the boundaries of pop music, creating songs and experiences that will live on for generations to come. These are the stories behind the songs. The entire MJCast team would like to thank our listeners, from the bottom of our hearts, for all the support and engagement through 150 episodes of interviews and fan discussion. We could not do this without you, and cherish the community we’ve built, all for honoring the legacy of the King of Pop! This episode was edited by Jamon Bull . Additional Links • The MJCast 142: Reflections on John Barnes Roundtable • The MJCast 089: John Barnes Special Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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149: Violet Gaitan Booker Special 2:24:40

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Violet Gaitan Booker joins host Elise Capron , with guest co-host Velo Kristina , for an incredible discussion around her time working for the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Violet (known as Violet Gaitan Silva at the time) was a key staff member at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Valley Ranch from 1991-2005. Violet started at the Ranch as a security officer, eventually becoming Chief of Fire and Security, and finally oversaw Safety and Human Resources for twelve different departments, from Fire/Security, to Grounds-keeping, House-keeping, the Amusement Park, Zoo, and much more. Violet also gave testimony in the 2005 trial, in which Michael Jackson was found not guilty of all abuse allegations, and, after she left Neverland, she went to work as an investigator for Robert Sanger, defense attorney for Michael Jackson alongside Tom Mesereau. In this discussion, the ladies discuss Violet’s amazing stories of working for Jackson for fourteen years, including how she began working at Neverland, what is was like working at the ranch on a day-to-day basis, the logistics of hosting large groups and VIP guests, interactions with staff, her memories of Michael Jackson as a boss and insights about him as a father and individual, and much more. They also talk about the time period around the allegations, clarify some statements made during the trial, and discuss in detail her unique feelings about this special place where she spent so much time. This episode was edited by Jamon Bull and Charlie Carter . It was saved by John Cameron . Additional Links • Violet Gaitan Booker’s Facebook page • TheMJCast 005: Kerry Anderson Special • TheMJCast 097: Bill Whitfield Special Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Stay BAD!…

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148: It’s Been a Minute 1:58:21

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In this regular news episode, Q joins host Jamon Bull for a round-up of all the latest news in the world of Michael Jackson. The dynamic duo discuss the Estate’s gradual reveal of bonus tracks on “Thriller 40”, the return of “This Is It” to Netflix, controversial leaked live “HIStory World Tour” vocals, a new podcast series on the Michael Jackson allegations, the new TMZ documentary, “Who Really Killed Michael Jackson”, an MJ connection to the new TV series “The Sandman”, and more. Plus, Friend of the Show Jenny Winings contributes a special report on the MJ birthday events in Las Vegas. This episode was edited by Charlie Carter . Discussion Topics • Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” is returning to Netflix for a limited time during September. • J. Randy Taraborrelli has revealed that CNN is working on a Victory Tour documentary. • Vincent Paterson’s books “Icons and Instincts” has been released in English. • Live “HIStory World Tour” vocals have leaked, and we aren’t sharing them. • Michael Jackson wanted to star as Morpheus in “The Sandman”. • Roundup of MJ birthday events in Vegas courtesy of Friend of the Show, Jenny Winings . A partial livestream can be seen here . • The Estate are slowly revealing Thriller 40 bonus tracks before release. So far, “ Behind the Mask (Demo) ”, “ She’s Trouble ” and “ The Toy ”. • Michael Jackson fans, mother daughter duo Sheryl and June from Virginia, are about to release the “Michael Jackson: Case for Innocence” podcast series. • Fox has released a new documentary called “TMZ Investigates: Who Really Killed Michael Jackson”. Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Michael On!…

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147: The Big British Q&A 2:25:26

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It’s been quite a while since the team’s last Q&A episode, and this round features three of our favorite Brits in the fan community: Charles Thomson , Samar Habib , and Charlie Carter . With nearly 100 questions received, the guys tackle a wide range of topics, from the allegations, to Taj Jackson’s documentary project, to favorite Michael Jackson books, insights on MJ’s lyrics and politics, and much more. A huge thank-you to all those listeners who submitted questions! We wish we could have gotten to them all. Grab yourself some tea and biscuits and enjoy this deep-dive fan chat. Questions Emma (Twitter) – South Wales, UK 1) Aside from the Brett Barnes episode (which I think everyone needs to listen to at least once), what would be your Top 3 episodes that a new listener (but lifelong MJ supporter) should listen when delving into previous MJCast podcasts? Emma. GNTalk (Twitter) 2) Sorry – allegation question. Do the guys think there will ever be a day when one of the accusers, JC in particular, may come public and give their true account? Dane Thomson (Twitter) – Brisbane, Australia 3) Are British tabloids worse than American tabloids? If so, why do you think this is? Sydni Taylor (email) 4) Taj said on his Livestream earlier this year that he still believes Jordan Chandler will come forward, do you think Taj is saying this because he contacted Jordan or is it just wishful thinking. Do you believe Jordan will ever come forward. I personally don’t think he’ll ever tell his story. Rob Seymour (Facebook) – Watford (Near London), UK 5) I’d be interested to know how things worked with regards to the 93 Chandler extortion attempt, if it was actually reported to the Police and whether they actually investigated it? Also Was it part of the settlement that the extortion charge was dropped? And how would that work as you cannot pay someone off to stop them testifying so how would it be legal to drop the extortion charges? Dr. Andrew Greene (Twitter) – United States 6) My question is for Samar. Samar, I follow you on social media and admire the fact that you aren’t afraid to get a little political. Michael Jackson transcended a lot of barriers, one of those barriers was politics as is evident by his fans from around the world and people around him. From rubbing shoulders with the likes of Ronald Reagan and George H. Bush, to performing for Bill Clinton at his inauguration and later the Democratic Party, to being beloved by those in countries like communist Russia. What is it about Michael Jackson that you believe attracts people from all political spectrums to Michael Jackson? Also, do you believe that Jackson’s music reveals an evolution of his own [political] beliefs as he got older? Kris (Twitter) – Kansas, USA 7) Yes, if a gun was at your head, what do you guys think are the top 3 MJ songs that never had videos that absolutely HAVE to be turned into videos? Kris from the US. Andrew Gray (email) – Chicago, USA 8) What are your favorite MJ books? MJUnreleasedMix (Twitter) 9) How different do you think the last decade of Michael’s life would have been if the bridge collapse in Munich ’99 at MJ & Friends never happened? If he isn’t on painkillers, does the Bashir documentary still happen? The trial? This Is It? Might he still be here today? Eva (email) – Amsterdam 10) Hey MJ friends! This is Eva from Amsterdam. I have a very specific question but it’s been on my mind for a while and I’m curious to hear your thoughts about it. Do you believe that the song Morphine was a cry for help? And are you aware if anyone responded to that at the time? I remember when the Blood on the Dance Floor album came out I thought “oh, that’s a cool and interesting song,” but I thought nothing else of it (granted, I was only 12 years old at the time). Also throughout my later years as a fan I never looked for a deeper meaning behind it. After Michael’s death, the song suddenly seemed like an ominous foreboding. The extent of MJs addiction to pain killers was widely exposed after he died and some of the lyrics in the song sounded like he predicted his own death and also talked about his own struggle with addiction during his lifetime. “A heart attack, baby”, “Demerol, oh god he’s taking Demerol”; “He’s tried / Hard to convince her / To be over what he had / Today he wants it twice as bad / Don’t cry / I won’t resent you / Yesterday you had his trust / Today he’s taking twice as much / Demerol”, “Relax / This won’t hurt you / Before I put it in / Close your eyes and count to ten /Don’t cry / I won’t convert you / There’s no need to dismay / Close your eyes and drift away”. Those last lines could even be the soundtrack to the scene between ‘doctor’ Murray and MJ in the moments before he died. Looking back, it feels like Michael may have written this song with great self-awareness and consciousness of his addiction. Could this have been a way for him to ask for help? As far as I am aware he never spoke publicly about the extent of his addiction and from what I’ve learned he also kept people who were close to him away from it. And then suddenly he releases this song, which in retrospect seems to be fully autobiographical. Do you know if after he wrote and released this song, there was anyone reaching out to him about it or asking about it? Or was everyone just like me, “hey that’s a cool song bro” and that’s it. When I imagine the loneliness he must have felt if that was indeed the case, it breaks my heart. Imagine sharing your darkest problems in a song (and how desperate you must be to do so, especially as such a public figure) and no one responds to it. Curious to hear your thoughts! I’m also sending this question to Brad Sundberg btw because he may have a perspective on whether anyone in the studio heard any alarm bells when they recorded this song. Warm regards and thank you so much for all the great episodes, Eva. Rachel Doosti (email) – Dubai 11) Hi Jamon, You and Elise are doing a phenomenal job, love love love the direction of the podcast. Thank you so much to both of you for taking the time and providing great episodes with small children, full-time jobs, and family life. Bless you, both. I recall in one of the episodes Charles went to US and was helping Taj for his doc and reviewing materials and he shared da story of a video of Michael dancing with Jermaine while having a bandage on his nose but he did not share anything else with us. If it is not an intrusion, I love to have more insights on what he saw and reviewed in that trip and share more insights with us. Best Rachel Doosti David Edwards (email) 12) Here’s my question for Charles Thomson: Are you still involved with Taj Jackson’s documentary “Re-Righting HIStory”, and if so, can you give any updates on its status? Thanks, David Edwards. Anonymous (email) – Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia 13) Why do you think it is that fans invest so heavily in the reporting of Roger Friedman around certain subjects (like the allegations) given that Michael publicly denounced his journalistic integrity while accusing Friedman of writing what Michael described as “vicious and untrue stories in an attempt to destroy my image” throughout the last decade of Michael’s life? Moreover, since Michael’s death Friedman has spent 12 years relentlessly perpetuating the lies of Eddie Cascio, James Porte, Sony and the estate regarding their fake songs, during which he has used his platform to call fans “deranged, bitter, stupid, nuisances” and Michael’s family “greedy and jealous.” Why do fans hold this man up so highly regarding some topics given his egregious conduct on others? Emmet (email) – Ireland 14) Hi lads, I’ve always been fascinated with the cancelled HBO December 1995 show that MJ had planned but obviously didn’t happen. We always had the visual of MJ performing in stadiums to a sea of people, but I’m sure there is a large proportion of MJ’s fanbase that would’ve loved to have seen a more intimate, less pomp and circumstance concert that focused on his singing ability rather than the usual MJ style that we got from the Bad to History world tours. From what I understand, this concert was going to be just that, and it’s always been a sore spot for me that we never got to see it. Does any of the panel know if any footage exists of MJ rehearsing for that show? We all know he recorded nearly everything relating to his performances, so perhaps there is something in a vault somewhere? Why was the show never rescheduled? Was he unhappy with the production of it? I always wished he’d done a stripped down show, but unfortunately it was never to be. Long-time listener and love the show, keep up the great work! Emmet, Ireland Jamon Bull – Brisbane, Australia 15) Charlie and Samar. You’ve both spoken about Invincible before, with Charlie being critical of the album and Samar being supportive of it. Is there some common ground that could be reached? Jamon Bull – Brisbane, Australia 16) Charlie and Samar. Similarly to my Invincible question, you’ve both got very different opinions on Janet Jackson as an artist. Again, could some common ground be reached? Seány (Twitter) – Russia 17) I felt the discussion reg #MJtheMusical on a past ep was rather unfair & I disagreed with almost 100% of the guests review (I had seen the show 3 times by the time that particular ep had aired) Since its continued successes & accolades, are you more inclined to now want to see it? Jamon Bull – Brisbane, Australia 18) Charlie, you told me once that you wish you’d had a chance to speak on the episode Elise, Q and Björn did together about whether Michael was a gay icon. Tell me your thoughts. Jamon Bull – Brisbane, Australia 19) Carter. What was it like looking down on Neverland while flying over it? How much would you like to walk the grounds of Neverland one day? Mookie864 (Instagram) 20) My question is for CET. Charles, after finishing your Podcast, ‘Unfinished’, last year, I was left feeling like there may be more coming in the future. Can you reveal if you are still investigating the Shoebury topic and if there will be a season 2? This episode was edited by Charlie Carter . Additional Links • TheMJCast 063: Q Q&A • TheMJCast 069: C Q&A • TheMJCast 074: J Q&A • TheMJCast 099: Leaving Neverland Q&A • TheMJCast130: An Evening With Charlie and Jamon Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • YouTube If you have any thoughts, opinions, or feedback on the show, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com . Keep Michaeling!…

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146: Cascio Tracks Removal Roundtable 1:59:57

منذ 3 years1:59:57

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On November 8, 2010, Sony Music and the Estate of Michael Jackson unveiled the first song from their new Michael Jackson album in a worldwide premiere via michaeljackson.com. The song, called “Breaking News,” was said to have been written and produced by Eddie Cascio, James Porte and Michael Jackson. But there was one problem… The Jackson family, several of Michael’s former collaborators, and thousands of fans around the world believed the track was fake, with vocals sung by an impostor. Five weeks after the premiere, “Breaking News” and two other songs also believed to be fakes were commercially released on the album, simply titled “Michael”. Despite the ongoing protests of fans around the world (including The MJCast), the album would remain commercially available in music stores, via online retailers and on streaming platforms for nearly twelve years. One fan in particular, Vera Serova, filed a class action lawsuit against the Estate, Sony, Cascio, Porte and their production company in 2014, which remains unresolved to this day. Finally, in 2022, the three tracks in question have been removed from digital platforms. In this conversation, host Jamon Bull is joined by author and Cascio track expert Damien Shields, studio engineer Dan Villalobos, award-winning journalist Charles Thomson, and Friends of the Show James Alay and Samar Habib. The panel discusses the impact of the Cascio Tracks, the long-running lawsuit to have them removed, emerging news that the songs have been removed, and also a statement from the Michael Jackson Estate’s online team that they have removed the songs from sale not because of their legitimacy, but because they have been distracting fans from buying more posthumous products. This episode was edited by Charlie Carter . Participants • Jamon Bull • Damien Shields • Dan Villalobos • James Alay • Charles Thomson • Samar Habib Additional Links • The MJCast’s Remove the Cascio Tracks Now campaign • #TheMJCast067: Joseph Vogel Special • Damien Shields’s website , with a section dedicated to the Cascio Tracks . • Damien’s upcoming Faking Michael podcast • Damien’s book, Michael Jackson: Songs & Stories From The Vault Connect with us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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145: Vindication Day Special with Brett Barnes 2:25:27

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It is almost thirty years since Brett Barnes last spoke to a journalist. The last time he gave an interview was in 1993, aged eleven, when he took to the airwaves to defend his friend Michael Jackson against allegations that he was a molester of young boys. But the Barnes family quickly learned not to engage with the media when it came to Jackson. Attempts by tabloid reporters to hunt them down after that became so intrusive that they were driven from their home for months. When they went off grid, media outlets instead began offering tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars to anybody who was prepared to say they’d seen him behave inappropriately with young friends like Brett Barnes. Ever since then, ugly, graphic sexual allegations about Jackson and Brett have been published in books, magazines and newspapers and have been broadcast by trashy tabloid TV shows. Rarely, if ever, has anybody sought to fact-check the stories – nor have outlets ever really seemed to care when Brett explicitly refuted them. But for almost three decades, he chose to bite his tongue rather than engage with a media industry that seemed to have its own agenda. In 2019, Brett – by then happily settled down with his wife and their young children – had his peace shattered by a reality TV show called Leaving Neverland. Strangers on the internet began contacting him to warn him that the show included his name and likeness and strongly insinuated that Jackson had sexually abused him – something nobody involved in making the show had seen fit to inform him of. He immediately contacted its maker, HBO, to strenuously deny the claims and request that they be removed. HBO told him to get lost and the show was sold all over the world, for consumption by millions of people. Since then, Brett’s world has been turned upside-down. Aggressive journalists have shown up on his doorstep and told him lies to try to trick him into giving them interviews. He has been harassed and trolled on a constant basis for three years by anonymous social media accounts, accusing him of being a liar, an enemy of abuse victims and a shill for a child molester. After three years of relentless abuse, defamation and invasion of his privacy, Brett decided it was finally time to speak out. On May 14 th , 2022, he granted Charles Thomson a world exclusive, no-holds-barred interview. No question or topic was off limits. There was only one platform he was prepared to let broadcast it: The MJCast. For the first time ever, he spoke in depth about his relationship with Jackson, starting from the very beginning and explaining how it evolved over almost 20 years – from witnessing first-hand the 1993 police raid of Neverland Ranch, to testifying at Jackson’s 2005 criminal trial, and all the way up to his final conversation with Jackson just days before his death. Along the way, for the first time ever, he had the opportunity to give unequivocal answers to the many allegations which had been published and broadcast about him over the years – a subject which caused him to become emotional on more than one occasion. The conversation is being released on June 13 th , 2022 – the 17 th anniversary of the verdicts in Jackson’s 2005 criminal trial. This episode was edited by Charlie Carter . Additional Links • Charles Thomson’s article “ One of the Most Shameful Episodes In Journalistic History “. • #TheMJCast133: Vindication Day Special With Carol LaMere • #TheMJCast103: Vindication Day Special with Larry Nimmer • #TheMJCast081: Vindication Day Special with Aphrodite Jones • #TheMJCast058: Vindication Day Special (Pirates in Neverland: The Michael Jackson Allegations) • #TheMJCast033: Vindication Day Special with Scott Ross • #TheMJCast010: Vindication Day 10th Anniversary Special with Tom Mesereau Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com . Keep Michaeling!…

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144: We Love All the Charlies 1:53:48

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On this first regular news episode of Season 8, Q and Damien Shields join host Elise Capron and Charlie Carter . It’s an old-school MJCast reunion, chock full of good ol’ fan chat around the latest news in the world of Michael Jackson. The team discusses updates on MJ: The Musical, Kingvention, the must-watch YouTube series “Beyond The Saturday Sun”, new(-ish) music from Jermaine Jackson, and, for their main discussion topic, dive into the controversy around the Estate’s handling of the 40 th anniversary of Thriller. The team also wants to wish Jamon Bull and his amazing wife, Li, the best of luck as they prepare to welcome their second child. Go #TeamBull! This episode was edited by Jamon Bull . Discussion Topics • MJ The Musical earns ten Tony nominations, and will go on tour in 2023 . The opening song has been released via streaming. • Kingvention is back . • Manu Bezamat’s docuseries, Beyond the Saturday Sun, has been released on Youtube. • “New” single from Jermaine Jackson, Save Tomorrow , releasing June 3, 2022. • It’s the year of Blood on the Dance Floor 25! • The Estate’s Thriller 40 launch , and response to fans. Plus, fans create their own visions for #Thriller40 packaging. Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Stay Bad!…

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143: Sonic Fantasy Special with Marcos Cabotá 2:01:20

منذ 4 years2:01:20

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Marcos Cabotá , film director and massive MJ fan, joins Jamon Bull , Elise Capron , Charlie Carter , and John Cameron to discuss his new documentary film, Sonic Fantasy . Currently debuting at film festivals around the world, Sonic Fantasy tells the story of iconic sound engineer and long-time Michael Jackson studio collaborator, Bruce Swedien, and the making of the Thriller album. The team discusses how Marcos rose up in the world of film, challenges and triumphs around making his documentary, what it was like working with Swedien and other people featured in the film, and his amazing stories as a long-time Michael Jackson fan, who got to meet the King of Pop many times. This episode was edited by Charlie Carter and Jamon Bull . Additional Links • Sonic Fantasy documentary website . (As of our recording, the film is currently screening at film festivals and will be available on streaming services later this year.) • John Cameron’s Musicology podcast. Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com . Keep Michaeling!…

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142: Reflections on John Barnes Roundtable 2:10:48

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Brad Buxer, Matt Forger, and Brad Sundberg join host Jamon Bull for a very special episode in remembrance of the late John Barnes. From Barnes’s early work with Jackson at Hayvenhurst, to deep-dive discussions around technical recording aspects and some of their collaborative works like the brilliant song “Another Part of Me”, Matt and the two Brads take you inside the studio. Not only did Barnes and Jackson share a deep friendship, but also a unique artistic partnership that resulted in musical masterpieces that will be enjoyed by fans forever. John Barnes was a force in the music industry for over 50 years, having worked with an extensive list of music icons, from The Miracles, to Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, Celine Dion, Diana Ross, and, of course, the King of Pop. His work with the Jackson family started in 1976, and he connected with Michael Jackson in 1982. Barnes and Jackson’s meeting would launch a long and productive professional, creative, and personal relationship that would last decades. The two owned a company together, called Experiments in Sound, and John became a central part of Michael’s creative team. Early on, Barnes worked on the Jacksons’ “Victory” album, and worked extensively on “Captain EO”, including creating sounds for the film and co-writing the song, “We Are Here to Change the World”. His work with the synclavier was considered revolutionary, and was a massively important part of his recording work with Michael Jackson. During the “BAD” album recording, Barnes worked daily at Hayvenhurst, alongside Bill Bottrell and Matt Forger. While often unfairly dubbed “The B Team”, and noted for creating demos, while Quincy Jones and Bruce Sweden did the main work on this album, the reality was that the Hayvenhust team was central to the creation of the album, producing nearly final versions of many of the songs, such as “Smooth Criminal” and “The Way You Make Me Feel”. Barnes would also go on to have roles on Jackson’s later albums, as well, including “Dangerous”, “HIStory”, and “Blood on the Dance Floor”. He continued his work with Jackson through the very end of his career, even going to Bahrain in 2006 to work on the still-unreleased charity single, “I Have this Dream”. Barnes, who passed away after a long illness on March 19, 2022, was not only an amazing musician and visionary, but he was passionate about humanitarian issues. This was a driving force in his close relationship with the King of Pop, and included important creative work, such as co-writing the song, “We Are The World”, which raised $50 million internationally to end hunger in Africa. He was full of genuine passion for his art, sometimes at the cost of not getting the credit he deserved. In this incredible discussion, Barnes’s colleagues and friends share memories and unique stories about him and the moments which made him a true icon. The MJCast is deeply appreciative to our special guests on this episode, and sends our condolences to John’s family and friends. The world will not be the same without him. This episode was edited by Charlie Carter . Guests • Brad Buxer , who worked with Michael Jackson for 20 years, from the “Dangerous” album onwards through “Invincible”, and who became one of Michael’s closest production, music, and songwriting collaborators. He was also Musical Director for both the Dangerous and HIStory World tours. He has a close personal relationship with Michael into the final years of Michael’s life. • Matt Forger , who worked with Michael Jackson starting with the “Thriller” album, where he was credited as a technical engineer, and continued to work on just about every project Michael did through the rest of his life. He also played a central roll in “Captain EO”. In addition, Matt is well-known for his many years of studio work with the Japanese superstar Yuming. • Brad Sundberg , who was Michael Jackson’s Technical Director and studio engineer for 18 years, starting as an assistant on “Captain EO”, and also designed and built the extensive sound and lighting installations at Neverland. These days, Brad runs the seminar series, In the Studio with MJ , with events held around the world. Additional Links • John Barnes’ official website . • Articles on the passing of John Barnes by Music Radar , MJWorld and MJVibe . Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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141: Janet Jackson Documentary Roundtable 2:20:48

منذ 4 years2:20:48

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The team is back for Season Eight of the The MJCast! Host Jamon Bull is joined by Charles Thomson , Charlie Carter , and Courtney Stribling and Cuzin Kam (co-hosts of the Janet Jackson podcast, Janet Today, Janet Tomorrow, Janet Forever ) for a Roundtable to discuss the recent multi-part documentary series, JANET JACKSON . In this in-depth, lively chat, the guys and gals dissect their thoughts on pluses and minuses of the series, from the promos, to the rare footage, to representations of Janet, Michael, as well as other Jackson family members, and much more. The MJCast team has a great season planned. Thank you for joining us! This episode was edited by Charlie Carter . Additional Links • 10 things we learned about Michael from the Janet Jackson documentary • Links to listen to Janet Today, Janet Tomorrow, Janet Forever podcast Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com . Keep Michaeling!…

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140: Season Seven Christmas Special 2:49:27

منذ 4 years2:49:27

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Elise Capron , Jamon Bull , Charlie Carter , Charles Thomson and Taj Jackson join forces to celebrate the holidays and reflect on this past year… Welcome to The MJCast’s annual Christmas Special! Before getting into the bulk of the discussion topics, Jamon breaks the wonderful news that he and his wife Li are expecting Baby #2! The MJCast sends a special congratulations to Jamon, Li and Olivia. The crew then discuss loads of news updates and developments in the world of Michael Jackson, including a new Jackson 5 music video, never-before-seen Dangerous album cover concept art and “MJ: The Musical” reviews. Conversation then shifts to looking back on the year that was, some of Taj’s unique stories and options MJ fans have when they want to respond to Twitter ‘blue ticks’ who drag Michael. We would like to give a special thank you to the incredibly professional and hard working Charlie Carter for editing Season Seven of our podcast. Also, thank you to our amazing listeners for all your support throughout the year and hope that you enjoy our episodes coming up in Season Eight! Happy holidays, #MJFam! This episode was edited by Charlie Carter . Discussion Topics • The Jackson 5 Christmas song “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” has received a new animated music video from Motown. • Aerial photos of Neverland with new rides have surfaced . • Mark Ryden has shared never-before-seen early concept art for the Dangerous album cover. • Polo G has released an original song and video that’s a tribute to Michael Jackson’s Smooth Criminal. • “MJ: The Musical” review roundups. What seems to be the consensus? New York Times review. Bobby Huntley II review. Show’s cancelled now due to COVID. • 2021: The year that was • ‘Blue ticks’ that drag Michael. Should we call them out or starve them of attention? James Hall of The Telegraph tweeted this. Seany and Annika at MJInnocent called it out publicly through quoting it. Andy Healy expressed an alternate response, that of starving the journalist of attention. What’s the right thing to do? Call things out, or not? Connect with Us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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139: Invincible 20 Roundtable 3:40:33

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Released in 2001, Invincible was the seventh adult, solo studio album from Michael Jackson. Having released HIS tory and Blood on the Dance Floor in uncharacteristically quick succession, Jackson had then largely retreated from the limelight for four years, appearing only at a handful of awards ceremonies and benefit concerts between 1998 and 2001. Anticipation in the fan community was high. Appearing at the World Music Awards in 2000, to be honoured for his unparalleled success in the music industry, Jackson had teased in his acceptance speech: “You ain’t seen nothin’ yet.” But whether the eventual album lived up to Jackson’s hype has split fans for the past two decades. Invincible would be released in 2001 to a lukewarm critical reception, with many reviewers saying the man dubbed the King of Pop for his trendsetting career was now reduced to following trends instead, bringing in younger artists and lending his vocals to their work. With just two entirely self-penned songs on the 16-track album, Jackson seemed to be something of a passenger on his own album. With his physical appearance attracting more interest than his art, and coverage of the album’s release unfortunately coinciding with the biggest news event of the century – the 9/11 terror attacks – the album charted well upon release but quickly sank, receiving little promotion from either Jackson or his record label. By summer 2002, artist and label were locked in a vicious battle, with Jackson accusing Sony of sabotaging the project as part of a racist conspiracy, and the label countering that Jackson’s career had been killed by allegations of child molestation. So what is Invincible’s true place in Jackson’s legacy? Did it deserve the critical pasting it received? Have the songs aged well? Would they have fared better if they had been released at a different time? In what is bound to be one of the most controversial episodes in this podcast’s history, our panellists ( Jamon Bull , Shawn Shackelford , James Alay , John Cameron and Charles Thomson ) ask and answer these questions, and many more. This episode was edited by Jamon Bull . Participants • Jamon Bull • Shawn Shackelford • James Alay • John Cameron • Charles Thomson Connect with us • TheMJCast.com • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • YouTube If you have feedback on this Michael Jackson podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at themjcast@icloud.com or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!…

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