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Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationGesamtkunstwerkIn Episode 82, our Anniversary episode, Elizabeth and Karin discuss the essay Michael Jackson’s Gesamtkunstwerk: Artistic Interrelation, Immersion, and Interactivity From the Studio to the Stadium by Sylvia J. Martin.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 82 – Gesamtkunstwerk” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation, 12 no. 4 (2025). Published electronically 25/06/25. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/podcasts/episode-82-gesamtkunstwerk
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if you use material from The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies online...2025-06-2546 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationThe Road To KingVentionIn this episode, Karin and Elizabeth talk about their experiences as exhibitors on KingVention ranging from 2016 till 2025. They discuss the first event and how fantastic that was with the big Dangerous Cover, the people they interviewed and remember Nicole, the student who did the course Michael Jackson Studies and who passed away not very long after. We dedicate this episode to her. We go into 2022 when Elizabeth was at the event, 2023 and 2025 where we represented the Journal, sold and signed the hardback and the paperback version of The Dangerous Philosophies. This year we did two talks. One about AI...2025-05-2640 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationThe Staging of A Media TrialIn this episode Elizabeth and Karin discuss the essay by Philipp Dominik Keidl where he explores how Michael Jackson fans responded to the sexual abuse allegations made by Wade Robson and James Safechuck in the 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland.
The focus is on a phenomenon Keidl terms “forensic fandom,” where fans produce counter-documentaries and online content to defend Jackson’s reputation by discrediting his accusers. These fan-made videos, particularly those associated with The Michael Jackson Innocence Project (MJIP), serve as a form of “media tribunal.” The essay argues that these efforts are less about seeking truth and more about rein...2025-04-2149 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationConsuming PassionsIn the second part of the book review Unfinished Business by Judith Hamera, Elizabeth and Karin discuss how Hamera writes about Consuming Passions, Wasted Efforts and Michael Jackson’s Financial Melodramas. One of the important questions they ask is why using Michael Jackson and compare his dancing and financial gains and losses as deindustrialised. They ask if using only two documentaries, of which one is from Bashir –Living With Michael Jackson – and the other, This Is It, are reliable for academic research?
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 79 – Consuming Passions.” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives O...2025-03-2149 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 78 – The Labors of Michael JacksonAbstract: In this episode, Elizabeth and Karin talk about Judith Hamera’s powerful book, Unfinished Business: Michael Jackson, Detroit, and the Figural Economy of American Deindustrialization, the concept of virtuosity in relation to Michael Jackson’s labours and the labour of factory workers. They also explore the cultural and historical context of Michael Jackson’s music and the potential for future opportunities for a new “33 1/3” series book about one of Michael Jackson’s albums. A 33 1/3 book was published on Dangerous in 2014, written by Susan Fast.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 78 – The Labours of Michael Jackson.” Po...2025-02-2144 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives OnBook 7 Past-Present-FutureIn this episode Karin and Elizabeth discuss four columns by Kerry Hennigan, the two podcasts of last year and dive in the introduction of an academic book titled “Unfinished Business” by Judith Hamera. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 77 – ‘Past-Present-Future Book 7’, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On An Academic Conversation 12, no. 1 (2025). Published electronically 21/01/
Source2025-01-2152 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationBook 7 Past-Present-FutureIn this episode Karin and Elizabeth discuss four columns by Kerry Hennigan, the two podcasts of last year and dive in the introduction of an academic book titled “Unfinished Business” by Judith Hamera.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 77 – ‘Past-Present-Future Book 7’, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On An Academic Conversation 12, no. 1 (2025). Published electronically 21/01/2025.
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if you use material from The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies online, we request that you link...2025-01-2152 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives OnEpisode 76 – Wannabe Startin’ Somethin’In episode 76, Karin and Elizabeth discuss the essay “Wannabe Startin’ Somethin’: Michael Jackson’s Critical Race Representation” by Dawn-Elissa Fischer, Professor at the San Francisco State University where she teaches courses on black popular culture, information technology and virtual ethnography. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 76 – ‘Wannabe Startin’ Somethin’’…
Source2024-11-2156 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 76 – Wannabe Startin’ Somethin’In episode 76, Karin and Elizabeth discuss the essay “Wannabe Startin’ Somethin’: Michael Jackson’s Critical Race Representation” by Dawn-Elissa Fischer, Professor at the San Francisco State University where she teaches courses on black popular culture, information technology and virtual ethnography.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 76 – ‘Wannabe Startin’ Somethin’’, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On An Academic Conversation 11, no. 2 (2024). Published electronically 21/11/2024.
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if you use material from The Journal of Michael Jackson Acade...2024-11-2156 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationSummer EditionAbstract: In Episode 75, Karin and Elizabeth speak briefly about the hiatus the Journal has been in, past episodes and great essays to read, and the 8th year of The Dangerous Philosophies and the paperback published in April this year by Bloomsbury. Elizabeth also shares her experience visiting MJ the Musical.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 75 – ‘Summer Edition’, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On An Academic Conversation 11, no. 1 (2024). Published electronically 29/08/2024. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-75-summer-edition-michael-jacksons-dream-lives-on
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies...2024-08-2957 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives OnSummer EditionAbstract: In Episode 75, Karin and Elizabeth speak briefly about the hiatus the Journal has been in, past episodes and great essays to read, and the 8th year of The Dangerous Philosophies and the paperback published in April this year by Bloomsbury. Elizabeth also shares her experience visiting MJ the Musical. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 75 – ‘Summer Edition’…
Source2024-08-2957 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationThe Roots & Routes of Michael Jackson with guest Dr Tristan CabelloAbstract: In Episode 74, Karin and Elizabeth have Dr Tristan Cabello as their guest to discuss the essay The Roots & Routes of Michael Jackson published in 2012 by Sylvia J Martin. In this compelling episode they answer questions about identity, influence, if MJ was politically used and much more.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 74 – ‘The Roots & Routes of Michael Jackson’, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On An Academic Conversation 11, no. 1 (2023). Published electronically 21/11/2023. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-74-the-roots-and-routes-of-michael-jackson
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academ...2023-11-211h 06Michael Jackson's Dream Lives OnThe Roots & Routes of Michael Jackson with guest Dr Tristan CabelloAbstract: In Episode 74, Karin and Elizabeth have Dr Tristan Cabello as their guest to discuss the essay The Roots & Routes of Michael Jackson published in 2012 by Sylvia J Martin. In this compelling episode they answer questions about identity, influence, if MJ was politically used and much more. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 74 – ‘The Roots & Routes of Michael Jackson’…
Source2023-11-211h 06Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic Conversation7 Years The Dangerous Philosophies Of Michael JacksonAbstract: 7 Years ago, Elizabeth Amisu published her textbook The Dangerous Philosophies Of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. In episode 73, Karin asks Elizabeth questions about the book, and she looks back on several chapters with Elizabeth.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 73 – ‘7 Years The Dangerous Philosophies Of Michael Jackson’, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On An Academic Conversation 10, no. 2 (2023). Published electronically 21/09/2023. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-73-7-years-the-dangerous-philosophies-of-michael-jackson
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our...2023-09-211h 41Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On7 Years The Dangerous Philosophies Of Michael JacksonAbstract: 7 Years ago, Elizabeth Amisu published her textbook The Dangerous Philosophies Of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. In episode 73, Karin asks Elizabeth questions about the book, and she looks back on several chapters with Elizabeth. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 73 – ‘7 Years The Dangerous Philosophies Of Michael Jackson’…
Source2023-09-211h 41Michael Jackson's Dream Lives OnA Medley Of EssaysAbstract: In episode 72, Karin and Elizabeth discuss three essays written by three prolific black academics, Professor Wallace, Professor Royster and academic Elizabeth Amisu. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 72 – ‘A Medley Of Essays’, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On An Academic Conversation 10, no. 1 (2023). Published electronically 29/08/2023. https://michaeljacksonstudies.
Source2023-08-291h 31Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationA Medley Of EssaysAbstract: In episode 72, Karin and Elizabeth discuss three essays written by three prolific black academics, Professor Wallace, Professor Royster and academic Elizabeth Amisu.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 72 – ‘A Medley Of Essays’, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On An Academic Conversation 10, no. 1 (2023). Published electronically 29/08/2023. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-72-a-medley-of-essays
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if you use material from The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies online, we request that you link directly to the stable URL provided. If you use our...2023-08-291h 31Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationStranger In Moscow & They Don't Care About UsAbstract: In episode 71, Karin and Elizabeth discuss the two short films Stranger In Moscow & They Don't Care About Us alongside Karin’s Essay: From Throne To Wilderness: Michael Jackson’s Stranger In Moscow. They look into how Stranger in Moscow and They Don’t Care About Us, signify the perceptual and mirror the message MJ wanted us to see and hear?
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 71 – ‘Stranger In Moscow & They Don't Care About Us’, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On An Academic Conversation 10, no. 4 (2023). Published electronically 21/07/2023. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-71-stranger-in-moscow-they-don't-care-about-us
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks tha...2023-07-2150 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives OnStranger In Moscow & They Don't Care About UsAbstract: In episode 71, Karin and Elizabeth discuss the two short films Stranger In Moscow & They Don’t Care About Us alongside Karin’s Essay: From Throne To Wilderness: Michael Jackson’s Stranger In Moscow. They look into how Stranger in Moscow and They Don’t Care About Us, signify the perceptual and mirror the message MJ wanted us to see and hear? Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu.
Source2023-07-2150 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationMichael Jackson 14th AnniversaryAbstract: In this episode, Karin, Elizabeth and Kerry contemplate about 14 years of the passing of Michael Jackson. They discuss the article The Boy Who Would Fly (1983) by Hoskin and express how these 14 years are experienced and look into the future.
This episode is dedicated to Elizabeth's Father IBK, who passed untimely on Sunday, June 18, 2023May his soul Rest In Peace
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 70 – ‘Michael Jackson 14th Anniversary’, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On An Academic Conversation 10, no. 4 (2023). Published electronically 25/06/2023. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-70-Michael-Jackson-14th-Anniversary
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge...2023-06-2555 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationKeep MovingAbstract: In episode 69, Karin and Elizabeth, review Keep Moving: The Michael Jackson Chronicles by Armond White. They discuss each two essays and give an overview of the essays of the book and where you can buy it.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 69 – ‘Keep Moving’, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On An Academic Conversation 10, no. 4 (2023). Published electronically 31/05/2023. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-69-keep-moving
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if you use material from The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies online, we requ...2023-05-3156 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives OnKeep MovingAbstract: In episode 69, Karin and Elizabeth, review Keep Moving: The Michael Jackson Chronicles by Armond White. They discuss each two essays and give an overview of the essays of the book and where you can buy it. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 69 – ‘Keep Moving’, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On An Academic Conversation 10, no. 4 (2023). Published electronically 31/05/2023.
Source2023-05-3156 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 68 – Otherness & Power ReviewAbstract: In episode 68, Karin and Elizabeth review Otherness & Power by Susan Woodward. They go deep into the content of the three books and articles Susan analysed and conclude that the book remains essential to read especially for new fans and scholars who want to write about Michael Jackson and his art, to not fall into the factless tabloid trap.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 68 – ‘Otherness & Power Review’, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On An Academic Conversation 10, no. 4 (2023). Published electronically 30/04/2023. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-68-otherness-power-review
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Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationThrowing Stones To Hide Your HandsAbstract: In episode 67, Karin and Elizabeth go back to the first essay published in the journal: Throwing Stones To Hide Your Hands, The Immortal Personas Of Michael Jackson. They discuss the origins, the need to write this and why it was important to revisit this essay.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 67 – 'Throwing Stones To Hide Your Hands', Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 10, no. 4 (2023). Published electronically 21/03/2023. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-67-throwing-stones-to-hide-your-hands
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content...2023-03-2154 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationAcademic Book Review, Man In The MusicAbstract: In Episode 66 of Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On, Karin and Elizabeth discuss both editions of Man In The Music by Dr Joseph Vogel. They cover a wide range of topics and explicitly explain how to use this in academic research.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 66 – Academic Book Review Man In The Music by Dr Joseph Vogel, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 10, no. 4 (2022). Published electronically 21/02/2023. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-66-Academic-book-review-man-in-the-music
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content...2023-02-2154 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 65 Past Present Future Book 6Abstract: In episode 65, Karin and Elizabeth discuss Past-Present-Future Book 6 of the journal. What did we do in the past year, where are we, and what are future plans?
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 65 – Past-Present-Future Book 6, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 10, no. 4 (2022). Published electronically 27/01/2023. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-65-past-present-future-book-6
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if you use material from The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies online, we request that you link directly to the stable URL...2023-01-2744 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationIn The Studio With MJ & Thriller 40In Episode 64 of Michael Jacksons Dream Lives On, Karin and Elizabeth discuss In The Studio With MJ, an event Liz went to, and the Thriller 40 album and short films that were released to celebrate 40 years of Thriller.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 64 – In The Studio With MJ & Thriller 40, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 10, no. 4 (2022). Published electronically 21/12/2022. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-64
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if you use material from The Journal of Michael Jackson Ac...2022-12-2151 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 63 – Re-imagining Michael JacksonAbstract: Alper Yesiltas’ reimagining of Michael Jackson went viral and was even chosen as an image for the September Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies newsletter, described as ‘thought-provoking’. In this episode, we follow MJ academic and recovering PhD scholar, Geneva S. Thomas through her excellent thread of tweets that explore the impact reimaginings of Michael Jackson have and what they do to his legacy. Karin and Elizabeth have a thorough discussion about respect and what it does to Michael Jackson's legacy with guests Geneva S. Thomson and Nina Fonoroff.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 63 –Re-imagining Michael Jackson” P...2022-11-211h 38Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 62 – Part III – Interview Kerry HenniganAbstract: In this episode (Part III), Karin and Elizabeth have a special guest, Kerry Hennigan, columnist of the journal. This three-part series discusses nine columns Elizabeth and Kerry wrote to celebrate the 80th MJAS column.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 62 –Part III Interview with Kerry Hennigan & MJ Studies Today” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 9, no. 1 (2022). Published electronically 21/10/2022. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-62
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if you use material from The Journal of Michael J...2022-10-2152 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives OnEpisode 62 – Part III – Interview Kerry HenniganAbstract: In this episode (Part III), Karin and Elizabeth have a special guest, Kerry Hennigan, columnist of the journal. This three-part series discusses nine columns Elizabeth and Kerry wrote to celebrate the 80th MJAS column. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 62 –Part III Interview with Kerry Hennigan & MJ Studies Today” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic…
Source2022-10-2152 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives OnEpisode 61 – Exclusive – KingVention 2022 Interview with Elizabeth AmisuAbstract: MJDLO Exclusive! Elizabeth Amisu was at KingVention 2022 with her book The Dangerous Philosophies Of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Life, and His Afterlife. She met incredible people and shares her experiences with us. We also discuss the acknowledgement of Michael Jackson in Academics. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 61 –KingVention 2022 an Interview with Elizabeth…
Source2022-09-2253 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 61 – Exclusive – KingVention 2022 Interview with Elizabeth AmisuAbstract: MJDLO Exclusive! Elizabeth Amisu was at KingVention 2022 with her book The Dangerous Philosophies Of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Life, and His Afterlife. She met incredible people and shares her experiences with us. We also discuss the acknowledgement of Michael Jackson in Academics.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 61 –KingVention 2022 an Interview with Elizabeth Amisu” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 9, no. 1 (2022). Published electronically 22/09/2022. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-61
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if you use mat...2022-09-2253 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives OnEpisode 60 – Part II Interview Kerry Hennigan & MJ Studies TodayAbstract: In this episode (Part II), Karin and Elizabeth have a special guest, Kerry Hennigan, columnist of the journal. In this three-part series, they discuss nine columns Elizabeth and Kerry wrote to celebrate the 80th MJAS column. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 60 –Part II Interview with Kerry Hennigan & MJ Studies Today” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An…
Source2022-09-2156 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 60 – Part II Interview Kerry Hennigan & MJ Studies TodayAbstract: In this episode (Part II), Karin and Elizabeth have a special guest, Kerry Hennigan, columnist of the journal. In this three-part series, they discuss nine columns Elizabeth and Kerry wrote to celebrate the 80th MJAS column.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 60 –Part II Interview with Kerry Hennigan & MJ Studies Today” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 9, no. 1 (2022). Published electronically 29/08/2022. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-60
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if you use material from The Journal...2022-09-2156 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives OnEpisode 59 - Part I Interview with Kerry Hennigan & MJ Studies TodayAbstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth have special guest Kerry Hennigan, columnist for the journal. In this III-part series, they discuss nine columns Elizabeth and Kerry wrote to celebrate 80 columns, and interview Kerry. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 59 –Part I Interview with Kerry Hennigan & MJ Studies Today” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An…
Source2022-08-291h 13Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 59 - Part I Interview with Kerry Hennigan & MJ Studies TodayAbstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth have special guest Kerry Hennigan, columnist for the journal. In this III-part series, they discuss nine columns Elizabeth and Kerry wrote to celebrate 80 columns, and interview Kerry.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 59 –Part I Interview with Kerry Hennigan & MJ Studies Today" Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 9, no. 1 (2022). Published electronically 29/08/2022. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-59
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if you use material from The Journal of Michael Ja...2022-08-291h 13Michael Jackson's Dream Lives OnEpisode 58 – His Beauteous RaceAbstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth discuss the last essay in the Nakan Journal: The Cultural Inheritance of Michael Jackson: reading the Performance of High-Status Blackness in Video and on Stage by Elizabeth Amisu. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 58 –His Beauteous Race” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 9, no. 1 (2022).
Source2022-07-2146 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 58 – His Beauteous RaceAbstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth discuss the last essay in the Nakan Journal: The Cultural Inheritance of Michael Jackson: reading the Performance of High-Status Blackness in Video and on Stage by Elizabeth Amisu.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 58 –His Beauteous Race” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 9, no. 1 (2022). Published electronically 21/07/2022. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-58
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if you use material from The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies online, we request th...2022-07-2146 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationAn Exclusive Interview with Marcos Cabotá, director of the documentarySonic FantasyAbstract: In this exclusive episode, Elizabeth and Karin have Marcos Cabotá as their guest. They discuss the documentary in an academic setting and also discuss Marcos' documentary Sonic Fantasy. A lot of wise words, great questions with great answers and all in all a lovely and necessary interview.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 57 – An Interview with film director Marcos Cabotá” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 9, no. 4 (2022). Published electronically 25/06/2022. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-57
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our...2022-06-251h 12Michael Jackson's Dream Lives OnReview & Discussion of The Nakan Journal Part 2In episode 56, Karin and Elizabeth review the second issue, 2022 of the Nakan Journal: MICHAEL JACKSON’S ARTISTIC CONTRIBUTIONS: ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE Edited by Isabelle PETITJEAN. In this second part, they continue the discussion of the issue with the essays written by Aurélie Doignon, Luca Izzo, Zada Johnson and Elisabeth Amisu. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 56 – Review of…
Source2022-06-1352 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationReview & Discussion of The Nakan Journal Part 2In episode 56, Karin and Elizabeth review the second issue, 2022 of the Nakan Journal: MICHAEL JACKSON’S ARTISTIC CONTRIBUTIONS: ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE Edited by Isabelle PETITJEAN. In this second part, they continue the discussion of the issue with the essays written by Aurélie Doignon, Luca Izzo, Zada Johnson and Elisabeth Amisu.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 56 – Review of the second issue, 2022 of the Nakan Journal” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 8, no. 4 (2022). Published electronically 13/06/2022. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-56
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Stud...2022-06-1352 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 55 – Review and Discussion of Nakan Journal (Part 1)Abstract
In episode 55, Karin and Elizabeth review the second issue, 2022 of the Nakan Journal: MICHAEL JACKSON’S ARTISTIC CONTRIBUTIONS: ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE Edited by Isabelle PETITJEAN. In this first part, they discuss the issue in general and the essays written by Guillaume Deveney, Mathilde Recly, Fabio Pastore, Buata B. Malela and Isabelle Petitjean.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 55 – Review of the second issue, 2022 of the Nakan Journal” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 8, no. 4 (2022). Published electronically 30/05/2022. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-55
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jack...2022-05-3055 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationReview MA Thesis Ryan GareyAbstract
In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth review the MA thesis of Ryan Gary, “Who’s Bad?” Disrupting Cultural (Re)Production Through Representations of Michael Jackson. They review every chapter so listeners can decide if this thesis can be a good starting point or be used as a referral for their own thesis.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 54 – Review of the MA thesis of Ryan Garey ” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 8, no. 4 (2022). Published electronically 25/04/2022. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-54
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson...2022-04-251h 11Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 53 – Review of the MA thesis of Kelly O’RileyAbstract
In episode 53, Karin and Elizabeth Discuss and review the MA thesis, recently published in the Journal, The Hagiography and teratology and the HIStory of Michael Jackson. They simultaneously talk about biographies and what they should entail for academics, but also how critical readers need to be when reading them.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 53 – Review of the MA thesis of Kelly O'Riley ” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 8, no. 4 (2022). Published electronically 21/03/2022. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/review-of-the-ma-thesis-of-kelly-oriley
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as...2022-03-211h 11Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 52 Review and Discussion of the Academic Book by Pinder Episode 52 – Review and Discussion of the Academic Book by PinderAbstract
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.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 52 – Review and Discussion of the Academic Book by Pinder – MJAS Exclusive” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 8, no. 4 (2022). Published electronically 21/02/2022. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode50-exclusive
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowl...2022-02-211h 11Michael Jackson's Dream Lives OnEpisode 52 Review and Discussion of the Academic Book by Pinder Episode 52 – Review and Discussion of the Academic Book by PinderIn 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. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 52 – Review and Discussion of the Academic Book…
Source2022-02-211h 11Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 51 – Past-Present-Future Book 5Abstract
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.
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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. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/past-present-future-book-5
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if you use material from The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies online, we request th...2022-01-211h 05Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 50 – ExclusiveAbstract
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.
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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 8, no. 1 (2021). Published electronically 29/07/2021. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode50-exclusive
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if you use material from The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies online, we request that you link d...2021-08-291h 09Michael Jackson's Dream Lives OnEpisode 50 – ExclusiveIn 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. 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 8, no. 1 (2021). Published electronically 29/07/
Source2021-08-291h 09Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 49 – MJAS Exclusive – Faking ItAbstract
In this exclusive, Elizabeth and Karin discuss the program Faking It of the streaming service Discovery+. They analyse the footage, the premise and the way they try to shoehorn Michael Jackson into an abuser role by way of using debunked and highly questionable footage as the source.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 49 – Faking It - MJAS Exclusive” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 7, no. 6 (2021). Published electronically 27/06/2021. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode49-mjas-exclusive-faking-it/.
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Cont...2021-06-2858 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 48 – Part 2 On The WallAbstract
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.
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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. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode48-part-2-on-the-wall/.
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if you use...2021-05-271h 32Michael Jackson's Dream Lives OnEpisode 48 – Part 2 On The WallIn 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. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 48 – On The Wall Part 2” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 7…
Source2021-05-271h 32Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 47 – On The Wall Part 1Abstract
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.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 47 – On The Wall Part 1” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 7, no. 6 (2021). Published electronically 08/05/2021. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode47-part-1-on-the-wall/.
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Ja...2021-05-081h 38Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 46 - XscapeAbstract
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.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 46 – Xscape: Insights In The Working Brain Of An Artist.” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An A...2021-04-041h 44Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 45 – Stranger in MoscowAbstract
In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth discuss Stranger in Moscow, the meaning and the symbols in the short film and the lyrics.
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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 acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if you use material from The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies online, we request that you link directly to the stable URL provided. If you use our content...2021-03-2146 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 44 – Earth SongIn 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.
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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 Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if you use material from The Journal...2021-02-2152 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 43 – Past – Present – Future Book 4Abstract: 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.
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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 Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if you use material from The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies online, we request that you link directly to the...2021-01-141h 18Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 42 – Exploring Stevie Wonder & Michael JacksonAbstract: 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.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 42 – Exploring Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson ” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 7, no. 2 (2021). Published electronically 14/12/20. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/exploring-stevie-wonder-michael-jackson/
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Conten...2020-12-2754 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 41 – Leaving Neverland & The Real Michael JacksonAbstract: 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.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 41 – Leaving Neverland & The Real Michael Jackson ” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 7, no. 2 (2020). Published electronically 14/11/20. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/leaving-neverland-the-real-michael-jackson/
The Journal of Michael...2020-11-1457 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 40 - Moonwalker Episode 40 – MoonwalkerAbstract: 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.
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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 acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if you use material from The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies online, we request that you link directly to the stable URL provided. If you use our cont...2020-07-211h 21Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationMJ & Civil RightsAbstract: 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.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 39 – MJ & Civil Rights” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 6, no. 4 (2020). Published electronically 20/06/20. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-39/
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge ...2020-06-2044 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 38 The King of Pop & Queen BeyAbstract: 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.
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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 Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if you use material from The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies online, we request that yo...2020-06-1042 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 37 – Interview with Dr. Susan RogersAbstract: 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.
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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. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-37/.
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if you use material from The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies online, we request that you...2018-07-2156 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 36 – Michael Jackson FAQAbstract: 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.
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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 Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if you use material from The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic S...2018-06-251h 22Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 35 – ‘A Good Artist Copies, and A Great Artist Steals’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.
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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 Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if you use material from The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies online, we request that...2018-03-0622 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 34 – 2017 Recap, Past, Present, Future Book IIIAbstract: 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.
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Merx, Karin, Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 34 – 2017 Recap, Past, Present, Future Book III ” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 5, no. 2 (2018). Published electronically 21/01/18. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-34/.
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jack...2018-01-2153 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 33 – Part 2 of The Lost Recordings ‘Scream’ & ‘You Rock My World’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.
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Merx, Karin. “Episode 33 – Part 2 of The Lost Recordings 'Scream' & 'You Rock My World', ” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 5, no. 1 (2017). Published electronically 21/12/17. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-33/.
The Journal of...2017-12-211h 01Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 32 – Part 1 of The Lost Recordings ‘Leave Me Alone’ & ‘Jam’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.
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Merx, Karin. “Episode 32 – Part 1 of The Lost Recordings 'Leave Me alone' & 'Jam', ” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 5, no. 1 (2017). Published electronically 22/10/17. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episod...2017-11-2133 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 31 – A compilation of our Most Loved EpisodesAbstract: 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.
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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. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-31/.
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if yo...2017-10-2242 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 30 – Celebrating The Dangerous Philosophies, Part II: MJ in the BLAbstract: 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.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 30 – Celebrating The Dangerous Philosophies, Part II: M...2017-09-3036 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 29 – Celebrating The Dangerous Philosophies: Part 1Abstract: 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.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 29 – Celebrating The Dangerous Philosophies” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 4, no. 4 (2017). Published electronically 21/08/17. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-29/.
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of...2017-09-2135 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 28 – Michael Jackson and FashionAbstract: 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.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 28 – Michael Jackson and Fashion” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 4, no. 2 (2017). Published electronically 21/08/17. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-28/.
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Conten...2017-08-211h 16Michael Jackson's Dream Lives OnEpisode 27 – Part 2: 8 Years – 8 Short FilmsAbstract: In Part 2: 8 Years – 8 Short Films, Karin and Elizabeth discuss The Way You Make Me Feel and Speed Demon. Also Happy Birthday to our Journal (3 years) and to Elizabeth (30 years). REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 27 – Part 2: 8 Years, 8 Short Films” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 4, no. 1 (2017). Published electronically 21/07/17.
Source2017-07-2157 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 27 – Part 2: 8 Years – 8 Short FilmsAbstract: In Part 2: 8 Years - 8 Short Films, Karin and Elizabeth discuss The Way You Make Me Feel and Speed Demon. Also Happy Birthday to our Journal (3 years) and to Elizabeth (30 years).
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 27 – Part 2: 8 Years, 8 Short Films” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 4, no. 1 (2017). Published electronically 21/07/17. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-27/
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if you use material from The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies online, we request that you link directly to...2017-07-2157 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 26 – Part 1: 8 Years – 8 Short filmsAbstract: This year on June 25, we remember Michael Jackson. It is already 8 years ago that he passed away. In this episode, and the next three, Karin and Elizabeth discuss 8 short films of Michael Jackson. In this episode they talk about Can You Feel It and Beat It short films.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 26 – Part 1: 8 Years - 8 Short Films” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 4, no. 1 (2017). Published electronically 21/06/17. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-26/
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; i...2017-06-2158 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 25 – The order of the songs on Michael Jackson’s Invincible AlbumAbstract: Invincible and the order of the songs. Karin and Elizabeth, discuss the last studio album of Michael Jackson, Invincible. The main question is: Is there a specific order in the way Michael Jackson assembled the songs on his album Invincible, and to what extend do they have a relation to the various colours used on the cd covers and/or the portrait?
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 25 – The order of the songs of Michael Jackson's last album Invincible” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 4, no. 1 (2017). Published electronically 21/05/17. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-25/
The Journal of Michael...2017-05-2152 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 24 – Analysing Michael Jackson’s ‘Who Is It’Abstract: In this brand new episode, Karin and Elizabeth, analyse Michael Jackson's short film Who is It. The main question is: To what extent can 'Who is It' give us insight into Gender, Race & Sexuality other than the betrayal of a man by a woman?
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 24 – Analysing Who is It according to the underlying message about Gender, Race & Sexuality” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 4, no. 1 (2017). Published electronically 30/04/17. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-24/
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source o...2017-04-301h 28Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 23 – Michael Jackson as an ActorAbstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth, discuss Michael Jackson as an actor. The focus on his life, performance, film and how he was able, and what he used to play his audience.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 23 – Michael Jackson as an Actor" Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 3, no. 4 (2017). Published electronically 7/03/17. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-23/
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if you use material from The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies online, we request that y...2017-03-0754 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 22 – International Michael Jackson ResearchAbstract: In this episode, Karin, Elizabeth, and guest Ivana Recmanova discuss topics and articles of international Michael Jackson research. They talk about research from the Biblical, Philosophical, Gender and posthumous perspectives.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 22 – Michael Jackson in International Research" Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 3, no. 4 (2017). Published electronically 7/02/17. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-22/
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if you use material from The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies online, we request that you link direct...2017-02-071h 29Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 21 – 2016 Recap: Past, Present and Future Book IIAbstract: What has the Journal accomplished in 2016? And that all-important question, where is it going next? In the words of the King of Pop himself, ‘every day create your history, every path you take you’re leaving your legacy’. In this episode we talk about the past, the present and the future of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies online.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 21 – 2016 Recap: Past, Present and Future Book 2.” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 3, no. 3 (2017). Published electronically 7/01/17. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode21/
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge ...2017-01-071h 38Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 20 – Michael Jackson & CleopatraAbstract: This episode is about Michael Jackson and the Egyptian ruler, Cleopatra. Karin and Elizabeth discuss Michael Jackson's personal art collection, his personal and creative interest in Cleopatra, and the representation of high-status black people in western culture. To expand your knowledge on this topic take our Michael Jackson & Black History Online Course. Take one of our 17 Michael Jackson Courses here today: www.onlineartseducation.co.uk Use the coupon code HOLIDAYS and receive 10% off at the checkout until December 24th!
Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. ‘Episode 20 – Michael Jackson & Cleopatra” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 3, no. 3 (2016). Published electroni...2016-12-0756 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 19 – Celebrating Dangerous 25: Michael Jackson’s ‘Dancing the Dream’Abstract: This episode is a celebration of Michael Jackson's 1991 album, Dangerous, which has its 25th anniversary this month. Karin, Elizabeth, and special guest, author Andy Healy discuss Michael Jackson’s 1992 publication, Dancing the Dream: Poems & Reflections. The three researchers draw new conclusions inspired by the chapter, 'On Michael Jackson's Dancing the Dream' in Elizabeth's Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson, and consider all the facets of this amazing release. To expand your knowledgeon this topic take the Michael Jackson's Dangerous Online Video Course at just $32, with 14 videos, 6 lessons and a certificate.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. ‘Episode 19 – Dancing the Dream” Podcast, M...2016-11-071h 47Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 18 – Halloween Special: ‘Ghosts’Abstract: In this Halloween (2016) episode Karin and Elizabeth discuss Michael Jackson’s 1997 short film, 'Ghosts'. Going into amazing detail on the film-making, cinematography, acting, and many of the hidden social and political ideas which lurk beneath the surface. They also discuss the theme of transformation in Jackson's work, including 'Thriller'.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. 'Episode 18 – Halloween Special: 'Ghosts'' Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 3, no. 2 (2016). Published electronically 30/10/16. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/halloween/.
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content...2016-10-3037 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 17 – The Isle is Full of NoisesAbstract: In this seventeenth episode Karin and Elizabeth discuss the academic essay '‘The Isle Is Full Of Noises’: Revisiting The Peter Pan Of Pop', which Elizabeth wrote in 2014, while researching and writing The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Elizabeth also answers questions asked by followers of @MJAS29 on Twitter.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 17 – The Isle is Full of Noises” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 3, no. 2 (2016). Published electronically 07/10/16. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-17/.
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of M...2016-10-071h 20Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 16 – A Celebration of the Book Release of ‘The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson’Abstract: This sixteenth episode is an exclusive celebration of the release of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife, which is released today, 30th September, 2016. In this last interview of the series with the author Elizabeth Amisu, editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, Karin asks several questions about the process of becoming published with a mass-market academic publisher, and Elizabeth also answers questions from official @MJAS29 journal Twitter followers.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. "Episode 16 – A Celebration of the Book Release of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson" Podcast...2016-09-301h 00Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 15 – MJAS Exclusive: Live from Kingvention 2016Abstract: This exclusive episode, the first of Season 3, was recorded at Kingvention on September 10, 2016. Kingvention is Europe's biggest Michael Jackson Convention, which took place at Victoria, Central London, at the Victoria Suites of the Park Plaza Hotel. Karin and Elizabeth were exhibitors at Kingvention and recorded this live show with appearances from guests, Mike Smallcombe, Alana, a wonderful fan and twitter-follower at @MJAS29, and MJ Studies Online Course scholar, Nicole. They also discuss the third section of Elizabeth's academic book, The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. The prizewinners of the Massive Kingvention Giveawa...2016-09-1353 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 14 – Michael Jackson’s ‘HIStory’Abstract: This fourteenth episode is about Michael Jackson's HIStory album. On the 7th September in 1996 Jackson started his HIStory World Tour in Letna Prague, Czech Republic. Karin and Elizabeth’s conversation explores the many ways in which Michael Jackson was aware of, knowledgeable about, and concerned with the subject of history, and how he used this in his work. They discuss the teaser trailer, various tracks, and the problematic nature of the way we think about history, as well as the song, Little Susie, and Elizabeth's upcoming book, The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic After...2016-09-071h 12Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 13 – MJAS Exclusive: Michael Jackson 58th Birthday: MJ & AfrocentricityAbstract: This thirteenth episode is a celebration of Michael Jackson's 58th birthday. Karin and Elizabeth's conversation explores Michael Jackson and Afrocentricity, the predominantly American study of the history of black Africa. They discuss the many ways in which Michael Jackson was aware of, knowledgeable about, and proud of his African-American heritage, and how throughout his career, he gave a strong message in his work about black history in a variety of ways. They also discuss the following eight songs: Bad, Liberian Girl, Remember the Time, Jam, Black or White, Keep the Faith, They Don't Care About Us, History.
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Merx, Karin, an...2016-08-291h 10Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 12 – MJ Academy: ‘The Dangerous Philosophies’ Pt. 2Abstract: This twelfth episode stands in the light of the MJ Academy and the forthcoming book of Elizabeth Amisu, editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies. Karin has Elizabeth as her guest to interview her on The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. They talk about the critical essay in the book, the process of writing, the sources Elizabeth used for her research, section one of the book 'Art as Life', and the brand new course Teaching Michael Jackson Studies.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. "Episode 12 - MJ Academy: 'The...2016-08-0758 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 11 – Author & Text: ‘The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson’ Pt. 1Abstract: This eleventh episode stands in the light of the forthcoming book of Elizabeth Amisu, editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies. Karin has Elizabeth as her guest to interview her on The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. They talk about how an idea became a book, the model it is based on, and Elizabeth gives a brief overview of some of the chapters in the book.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. "Episode 11 – Author & Text: 'The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson' Pt. 1." Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Ac...2016-07-0747 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 10 – MJAS Exclusive: 7 Albums, 7 Songs, 7 Years (with Dr. Joe Vogel)Abstract: This tenth episode stands in the light of Michael Jackson's anniversary, seven years after his death. In this MJAS Exclusive, Elizabeth and Karin are joined by guest, fellow academic and author, Joseph Vogel, to discuss the seventh song of the seven adult solo albums of Michael Jackson. They explore the symbolism of the number seven and the meaning of this number for Jackson personally, as well as how, after seven years Jackson's representation has evolved in surprising ways. They also discuss how Jackson is viewed both academically and culturally.
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Merx, Karin, Elizabeth Amisu, and Joseph Vogel. "Episode 10 – MJAS Ex...2016-06-241h 53Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 9 – MJAS Exclusive: Michael Jackson & Prince Part IIAbstract: In this ninth episode, part II of the MJAS Exclusive, Elizabeth and Karin and their guests, fellow academics, Lisha McDuff and Roberta Meek, continue the discussion on Michael Jackson’s art, resonance and cultural impact alongside the late musician, Prince.
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Merx, Karin, Elizabeth Amisu, Roberta Meek, and Lisha McDuff. "Episode 9 – MJAS Exclusive: Michael Jackson & Prince Part II (with Lisha Mcduff & Roberta Meek)." Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 2, no. 3 (2016). Published electronically 7/06/16. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-9-7-6-2016-mjas-exclusive-michael-jackson-prince-part-ii/.
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson A...2016-06-0751 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 8 – MJAS Exclusive: Michael Jackson & Prince Part IAbstract: In this eighth episode, an MJAS Exclusive, Elizabeth and Karin are joined by guests, fellow academics, Lisha McDuff and Roberta Meek, to discuss Michael Jackson's art, resonance and cultural impact alongside the late musician, Prince. In the first of two podcast episodes, we delve into facets of Jackson and Prince that you may never have thought of before, offering new perspectives on their careers and their posthumous reception.
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Merx, Karin, Elizabeth Amisu, Roberta Meek, and Lisha McDuff. "Episode 8 – MJAS Exclusive: Michael Jackson & Prince Part I (with Lisha Mcduff & Roberta Meek)." Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic...2016-05-281h 34Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 7 – MJ 7 Meets Shakespeare 400Abstract: In this seventh episode, Elizabeth and Karin discuss the fact that this year is the seventh anniversary since Michael Jackson's death, and it is also the 400th anniversary since William Shakespeare's. We draw several connections between the need to celebrate Shakespeare's legacy and the ongoing debates about how to preserve Michael Jackson's. As always, our discussions take us into new and exciting places of thought and expansion. Enjoy!
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. "Episode 7 – MJ 7 Meets Shakespeare 400." Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation2, no. 3 (2016). Published electronically 7/05/16. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-7-7516-mj-7-meets-shakespeare-400/.
The Journa...2016-05-0735 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 6 – ‘Michael Jackson’s Journey from Motown to ‘Off The Wall”Abstract: In this sixth episode, Elizabeth and Karin discuss the 2016 documentary, Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to 'Off The Wall', directed by Spike Lee. Their discussion begins with Lee's body of work, and how it connects with this particular documentary, and go on to explore the use of it as a text for teachers, researchers and academics. Throughout this episode the wonderful solo album, Off the Wall remains a key topic of discussion.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. "Episode 6 - 'Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to 'Off the Wall''." Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 2, no. 2 (2...2016-04-0750 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationMJAS Exclusive: The Business of Michael Jackson’s Estate Episode 5 – MJAS Exclusive: The Business of Michael Jackson’s EstateAbstract: In this fifth episode, a bonus MJAS Exclusive, Elizabeth and Karin discuss the recent sale of the Sony/ATV catalogue by the Michael Jackson Estate. They use a range of sources to explain exactly what the Estate is, how it functions, and go on to reach new conclusions on Jackson's posthumous resonance from an academic perspective.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. "Episode 5 - MJAS Exclusive: The Business of Michael Jackson’s Estate." Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation2, no. 2 (2016). Published electronically 7/04/16. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-5-mjas-exclusive-the-business-of-michael-jacksons-estate/.
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you ac...2016-03-2838 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 4 – Michael Jackson and Monochromatic CinematographyAbstract: In this episode Elizabeth and Karin talk about the function of black and white (monochrome/chiaroscuro) cinematography in the short films, Bad (dir. Martin Scorsese, 1987) and Stranger in Moscow (dir. Nicholas Brandt, 1996). Taking their academic essays on two of Jackson's most monochromatic short films as source material, they consider how Jackson used cinema language to communicate with his audience in a way that was both subtle and resonant.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. "Episode 4 - Michael Jackson and Monochromatic Cinematography." Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 2, no. 2 (2016). Published electronically 1/03/16. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/the-dream-lives-on-4-black-and-white-in-bad-and-stranger-in-moscow/.
The...2016-03-0137 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 3 – What is Michael Jackson Studies?Abstract: In this third episode, Karin and Elizabeth talk about what Michael Jackson Studies is. Going through a wide range of references, they explain how the simple act of 'Michaeling' became an area of academic study in its own right. The podcast also discusses the pioneers who started this academic conversation, and the future of the study of Michael Jackson, as an artist.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. "Episode 3 - What Is Michael Jackson Studies?", Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 2, no. 1 (2016). Published electronically 7/02/16. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/the-dream-lives-on-3-what-s-michael-jackson-studies/.
The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studi...2016-02-0738 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 2 – 2015 Recap: Past, Present and Future Book 1Abstract: Where did the journal come from? Why is it here? And that all-important question, where is it going next? In the words of the King of Pop himself, 'every day create your history, every path you take you're leaving your legacy'. In this episode we talk about the past, the present and the future of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies online.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. "Episode 2 - 2015 Recap: Past, Present and Future Book 1." Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 2, no. 1 (2016). Published electronically 7/01/16. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/the-dream-lives-on-2-past-present-and-future/.
The Journal of Michael Jack...2016-01-0719 minMichael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic ConversationEpisode 1 – Was Michael Jackson an Artist?Abstract: In this first ever episode of Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation, Karin and Elizabeth discuss Michael Jackson's 1991 Black or White short film, directed by John Landis, who was also the director of the Thriller short film. The discussion of Jackson's 'Panther Dance', also known as the 'Coda', leads into a conversation on whether or not the Black or White short film is art and whether Michael Jackson himself can really be considered an artist.
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Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. "Episode 1 – Was Michael Jackson an Artist?", Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation...2015-06-2930 min