In this episode of Jackalope Tales, Lisa and Charles dive into one of the strangest and most persistent urban legends in music and Hollywood: Was Michael Jackson secretly a martial arts master? According to rumors that have circulated for years, the King of Pop wasn’t just a musical genius—he was also an unstoppable fighter who could throw hands with the best of them.

From whispers that he once took down Tupac Shakur in a brawl to the outrageous claim that he left Sylvester Stallone bruised and humbled, we explore how these bizarre stories took on a life of their own. Could MJ’s smooth moves on stage have translated into deadly precision in a fight? Or is this just another example of pop culture myth-making at its finest?

Lisa and Charles break down the origins of these tales, analyze the psychology behind celebrity folklore, and, of course, add their own spin on just how hilarious—or maybe plausible—these stories really are. Tune in for an episode that’s as mysterious as the moonwalk itself. [EP 77]

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Produced by: Charles Mooney

Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger

Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney