Abstract 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. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, […]

Abstract 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. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Abstract 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. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]