club 30's with mjfangirl- a Michael Jackson Fan Podcast

#40- How To Study Michael Jackson Like a Scholar (Even If You’re Just a Fan) with Elizabeth Amisu


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In this episode, MJfangirl discusses the growing acceptance of Michael Jackson studies as a serious academic field with Elizabeth Amisu, an author and PhD candidate in Michael Jackson studies. We dig into Amisu's book, 'The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson,' along with other recommended readings that examine Michael Jackson's artistic and cultural impact. Topics include the significance of Jackson's Oxford speech, the cultural and musical legacy he left behind, and the importance of acknowledging his African American heritage. They also discuss the current state and future potential of Michael Jackson academic studies, encouraging listeners to contribute to preserving his legacy.


Related Links:

Get Elizabeth's Book: https://amzn.eu/d/4tMjNBn

https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/

https://elizabethamisu.com/


TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro: Can You Get a PhD in Michael Jackson?

00:43 - Meet Elizabeth Amisu: Author, Scholar, MJ Expert

02:00 - Why We Should Study Michael Jackson Seriously

05:52 - What Is the Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies?

08:13 - How MJ Was Overlooked in Academia Before 2009

11:19 - How Instinct vs. Intellect Framed MJ’s Image

13:05 - Book #1: Dangerous by Susan Fast (Album Analysis)

18:52 - Book #2: The Dangerous Philosophies by Elizabeth Amisu

22:12 - Why There Were So Few Serious MJ Books?

29:05 - Michael Jackson’s Oxford Speech (and why it matters)

33:19 - Book #3: Man in the Music by Joseph Vogel

38:24 - Book #4: MJ and the Quandary of Black Identity by Sherrow O Pinder

43:40 - Book #5: Making Michael by Mike Smallcombe

47:23 - What It’s Like Getting a PhD in MJ Studies

50:57 - Final Thoughts: How Fans Can Help Preserve MJ’s Legacy


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