Abstract In this episode, Elizabeth and Karin review the academic book Michael Jackson And The Quandary Of A Black Identity by Sherrow O Pinder. The premise of Pinder's book is: What does it mean to be black in America. Elizabeth and Karin go in-depth in this academic book and share their thoughts with you. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 52 – Review and Discussion of the Academic Book by Pinder – MJAS Exclusive” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream...

Abstract With this first episode, Karin and Elizabeth take a trip down memory lane with Kerry Hennigan's Columns of MJ Studies Today as a lead and talk about the present and the future of the Journal. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 51 – Past-Present-Future Book 5 ” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 8, no. 2 (2022). Published electronically 21/01/2022....

Abstract In this exclusive, Elizabeth and Karin talk about ten songs that they really like and why. A non-academic birthday conversation about the music of Michael Jackson. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 50 – Exclusive The 10 songs of Karin & Elizabeth – MJAS Exclusive” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 7, no. 6 (2021). Published electronically 29/07/2021....

Abstract In this exclusive, Elizabeth and Karin discuss the program Faking It of the streaming service Discovery+. They analyse the footage, the premise and they way they try to shoehorn Michael Jackson into a abuser role by way of using debunked and highly questionable footage as source. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 48 – On The Wall Part 2” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 7, no. 6 (2021). Published...

Abstract In part 2 of On The Wall, Elizabeth and Karin discuss the exhibition guided by the catalogue and the art and artists curated by Elizabeth. They walk you through the exhibition as if they are there explaining what they see and put it into context. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 48 – On The Wall Part 2” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 7, no. 6 (2021). Published electronically 27/05/2021....

Abstract In part 1 of On The Wall, Elizabeth and Karin discuss the exhibition guided by the Directors Essay The Last Modernist. They talk about the entry of Margot Jefferson and why they think it wasn't maybe such a good idea to have her write her essay and several artists who participated in this travelling exhibition. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 47 – On The Wall Part 1” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic...

Abstract In this special, Elizabeth and Karin have Brice Najar as a guest. They discuss the album Xscape on various levels. A discussion about copyright, the integrity to finish the art of an artist, and if so do you put it out as an original Michael Jackson or not and much more. In this lovely, challenging and sometimes bold discussion they agree on one thing. Teach young Michael Jackson fans from his work and not from mixes of his work. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu....

Abstract In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth discuss Stranger in Moscow, the meaning and the symbols in the short film and the lyrics. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 45 – Stranger in Moscow ” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 7, no. 4 (2021). Published electronically 21/03/21. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/past-prsent-future-book-4/ The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you...

In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth revisit Earth Song and they discuss its relevance today. The messages Michael Jackson always had in his songs, the power of this particular song and how we should take his messages very seriously and start action upon it. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 43 – Past – Present – Future Book 4 ” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 7, no. 3 (2021). Published electronically 14/01/21....

Abstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth, look back, tell where they are right now and look into the future of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 43 – Past - Present - Future Book 4 ” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 7, no. 3 (2021). Published electronically 14/01/21. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/past-prsent-future-book-4/ The Journal of Michael...

Abstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth, explore Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson through the album Songs In The Key Of Life, and the works of Michael Jackson. They both encourage readers who are interested in researching and writing about Stevie Wonder, to send their works to the journal. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 41 – Leaving Neverland & The Real Michael Jackson ” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 7,...

Abstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth, finally decided that the documentaries Leaving Neverland and The Real Michael Jackson needed to be discussed. It took them quite a while to watch the documentaries and they are uneasy topics to discuss. However, we found that new Michael Jackson scholars need to be informed. It is therefore that we also put as much resources in the show notes as possible. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 41 –...

Abstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth, discuss Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker film and see if there is a narrative more than it is just an anthology. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 40 – Moonwalker ” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 6, no. 1 (2020). Published electronically 21/07/20. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/moonwalker/ The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you...

Abstract: In this Special episode, Karin and Elizabeth, discuss Michael Jackson and civil Rights and how he addressed institutional racism in his Art NB: Unfortunately there is a disturbing noise in the last 5 minutes of the recording. I was unable to delete it from the recording and decided the topic is too important to cut it all out. My excuses to the listeners.

Abstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth, discuss Michael Jackson and Beyoncé also known as The King of Pop and Queen Bey, and how they fit into the archetype of Black Royalty. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 38 – The King of Pop & Queen Bey” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 6, no. 4 (2020). Published electronically 10/06/20. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-38/ The Journal of Michael...

Abstract: In this episode, Karin has Dr. Susan Rogers, sound engineer of Prince as quest. They discuss musicality, difference in recording style between Michael Jackson and Prince, and posthumous releases amongst other things. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin and Dr. Susan Rogers. “Episode 37 – ‘Interview with Dr. Susan Rogers’ ” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 6, no. 37 (2018). Published electronically 21/07/18....

Abstract: In the light of Michael Jackson's 9th Anniversary, Karin has Dr. Kit O'Toole as guest. They discuss O'Toole's book Michael Jackson FAQ: All That's Left To Know About The King Of Pop, a tribute to the greatest artist that moonwalked this earth. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin. “Episode 36 – ‘Michael Jackson FAQ’ ” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 5, no. 4 (2018). Published electronically 25/06/18. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-36/. The...

Abstract: In this episode, Karin discusses how artists create, and take from life and experiences. What we perceive as ‘new’ and ‘authentic’, and how this has been looked at through history till today. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin. “Episode 35 – ‘A Good Artist Copies, and A Great Artist Steals’ ” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 5, no. 3 (2018). Published electronically 06/03/18. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-35/. The Journal of Michael Jackson...

Abstract: In the first episode of 2018, Karin and Elizabeth look back into the year 2017 and how the Journal has evolved, and what she has contributed to the academic landscape of Michael Jackson Studies. To listen to the extended versions of our previous episodes, join us at Patreon.com/mjdlo and become a member.http://patreon.com/mjdlo. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 34 – 2017 Recap, Past, Present, Future Book III ” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic...

Abstract: This episode is the second part of the lost recordings. I talk about the songs and short films ‘Scream’, and ‘You Rock My World’. Taking in consideration the cultural context and the symbolism of the visuals of ‘Scream’ and ‘You Rock My World’. To listen to the extended versions of our previous episodes, join us at Patreon.com/mjdlo and become a member.http://patreon.com/mjdlo. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin. “Episode 33 – Part 2 of The Lost Recordings ‘Scream’ & ‘You Rock My...

Abstract: This episode is the first part of the lost recordings. I talk about the songs and short films ‘Leave Me Alone’, and ‘Jam’. Taking in consideration the production context, symbolism of the visuals and using the recently published thesis of Andreas Ardanic to discuss ‘Leave Me Alone’. To listen to the extended versions of our previous episodes, join us at Patreon.com/mjdlo and become a member.http://patreon.com/mjdlo. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin. “Episode 32 – Part 1 of The Lost...

Abstract: In this episode, we have compiled the episodes we loved most. We encourage you, of course, to listen to them again. To listen to the extended versions of our previous episodes, join us at Patreon.com/mjdlo and become a member.http://patreon.com/mjdlo. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 31 – A Compilation of our Most Loved Episodes” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 5, no. 1 (2017). Published electronically 22/10/17....

Abstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth continue their discussion to celebrate the first anniversary of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson, His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. In part two Elizabeth talks about the 21 lesson course that she developed to accompany ‘The Dangerous Philosophies’, what it means to have ‘The Dangerous Philosophies’ in the BL, and how a researcher mainly has to be curious. To listen to the extended version, join us at...

Abstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth discuss ‘The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife’ and its first anniversary. In part one Elizabeth discusses the history of the book and her secrets of combining creativity and research.  An extended version of this episode is accessible by becoming a Patron at http://patreon.com/mjdlo. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 29 – Celebrating The Dangerous...

Abstract: In this episode Karin and Elizabeth discuss Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking use of clothing and costume, creating his own unique brand of fashion. We also explore Jackson’s unique sense of style and the hidden meanings behind his use of cosmetics to create highly memorable characters, which remain iconic to this day. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 28 – Michael Jackson and Fashion” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 4, no. 2...