Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On

In 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 and Michael Jackson together with The Big MJ Debate and a MJDLO about the academic void: How to preserve Michael Jackson's Legacy and how Fans can Contribute. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. "Episode 81 – The Road To KingVention" Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation, 12 no. 4 (2025). Published electronically 26/05/25. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/podcasts/episode-81-the-road-to-kingvention. 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies Episode 81 - The Road To KingVentionBy Elizabeth Amisu & Karin Merx Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Our References and Where to Easily Find Them: MJDLO, MJAS Exclusive: Live from Kingvention 2016, https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-15/ Elizabeth Amisu, 2023 Kingvention Speech – ‘An Introduction to Michael Jackson Academic Studies': https://youtu.be/VlJknkJsk68 Elizabeth Amisu, Transcription of the 2023 Speech - An Introduction to Michael Jackson Academic Studies

In 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 reinforcing myths that undermine allegations of sexual abuse, ultimately contributing to a toxic fan culture that silences victims and perpetuates harmful stereotypes. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. "Episode 80 – The staging of a Media Trial" Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation, 12 no. 2 (2025). Published electronically 21/04/25. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-80-the-staging-of-a-Media-Trial. 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies Episode 80 - The Staging of a Media TrialBy Elizabeth Amisu & Karin Merx Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Our References and Where to Easily Find Them: Philipp Dominik Keidl, "The Fans of Michael Jackson v Wade Robson and James Safechuck": Forensic Fandom and the Staging of a Media Tribunal, American Behavioural Scientist 2022, vol.66(8) (Sage Publications, 2022).

In 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 reinforcing myths that undermine allegations of sexual abuse, ultimately contributing to a toxic fan culture that silences victims and perpetuates harmful stereotypes. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. "Episode 80 – The staging of a Media Trial" Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation, 12 no. 2 (2025). Published electronically 21/04/25. http://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/episode-80-the-staging-of-a-Media-Trial. 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies Episode 80 - The Staging of a Media TrialBy Elizabeth Amisu & Karin Merx Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Our References and Where to Easily Find Them: Philipp Dominik Keidl, "The Fans of Michael Jackson v Wade Robson and James Safechuck": Forensic Fandom and the Staging of a Media Tribunal, American Behavioural Scientist 2022, vol.66(8) (Sage Publications, 2022).

In 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? REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. "Episode 79 – Consuming Passions." Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation, 12 no. 1 (2025). Published electronically 21/02/25. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/the-labours-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 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies Episode 79 - Consuming PassionsBy Elizabeth Amisu & Karin Merx Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Our References and Where to Easily Find Them Judith Hamera, Unfinished Business: Michael Jackson, Detroit, and the Figural Economy of American Deindustrialization (2017): https://amzn.to/416ZmoW

In 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? REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. "Episode 79 – Consuming Passions." Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation, 12 no. 1 (2025). Published electronically 21/02/25. http://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/the-labours-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 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies Episode 79 - Consuming PassionsBy Elizabeth Amisu & Karin Merx Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Our References and Where to Easily Find Them Judith Hamera, Unfinished Business: Michael Jackson, Detroit, and the Figural Economy of American Deindustrialization (2017): https://amzn.to/416ZmoW

Abstract: 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. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. "Episode 78 – The Labours of Michael Jackson." Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation, 12 no. 1 (2025). Published electronically 21/02/25. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/the-labours-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 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 78 - The Labours of Michael JacksonBy Elizabeth Amisu & Karin Merx 'I think that somebody could come along with a really nice essay (people that are thinking about writing for the journal) about the labours of Hercules and the labours of Michael Jackson.'- Elizabeth Amisu Unfinished Business: Michael Jackson, Detroit, and the Figural Economy of American Deindustrialization by Judith Hamera (2017): https://amzn.to/416ZmoW Submit a proposal for 33 1/3: https://333sound.com/how-to-submit-a-proposal/ Our References and Where to Easily Find Them1. The Labours of Hercules - https://www.theoi.com/articles/what-were-the-12-labors-of-hercules/2. The Michael Jackson Book Club - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mjbookclub/3. Kingvention – The Michael Jackson Convention - https://www.kingvention.com4. Pierre Bourdieu - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvzahvBpd_A Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. www.michaeljacksonstudies.orgfacebook.com/michaeljacksonstudiestwitter.com/mjas29instagram.com/elizawriterinstagram.com/karinmerx You May Also Like:

Abstract: 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. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. "Episode 78 – The Labours of Michael Jackson." Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation, 12 no. 1 (2025). Published electronically 21/02/25. http://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/the-labours-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 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 78 - The Labours of Michael JacksonBy Elizabeth Amisu & Karin Merx 'I think that somebody could come along with a really nice essay (people that are thinking about writing for the journal) about the labours of Hercules and the labours of Michael Jackson.'- Elizabeth Amisu Unfinished Business: Michael Jackson, Detroit, and the Figural Economy of American Deindustrialization by Judith Hamera (2017): https://amzn.to/416ZmoW Submit a proposal for 33 1/3: https://333sound.com/how-to-submit-a-proposal/ Our References and Where to Easily Find Them1. The Labours of Hercules - https://www.theoi.com/articles/what-were-the-12-labors-of-hercules/2. The Michael Jackson Book Club - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mjbookclub/3. Kingvention – The Michael Jackson Convention - https://www.kingvention.com4. Pierre Bourdieu - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvzahvBpd_A Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. www.michaeljacksonstudies.orgfacebook.com/michaeljacksonstudiestwitter.com/mjas29instagram.com/elizawriterinstagram.com/karinmerx You May Also Like:

In 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. REFERENCE AS: 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 directly to the stable URL provided. If you use our content offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 77 – Past-Present-Future Book 7 By Karin Merx, Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A Festive Parade of Highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Kerry Hennigan, "MJ Studies Today, The Iconic Imagery of Michael Jackson's Dangerous World Tour and its afterlife.” The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies Vol 10, No. 4 (14-04-2024) https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/mj-studies-today-c/ Kerry Hennigan, "MJ Studies Today, ‘The Country's Child.' Fans, friends, family and media on the 15th anniversary of the death of Michael Jackson.”  The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies Vol 11, No. 1 (14-07-2024). https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/mj-studies-today-ciii/ Kerry Hennigan, "MJ Studies Today, The 7 Charts of Michael Jackson. The prevalence of the Number Seven in his life, career, recent chart success and fan expression.” The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies Vol 10, No. 3 (14-01-2024). https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/mj-studies-today-xcvii/ Kerry Hennigan, "MJ Studies Today, The return and its aftermath. ‘Damned Lies' and Conspiracies in the life and afterlife of Michael Jackson, Part 2”,  The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies Vol 11, No. 2 (14-10-2024). https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/mj-studies-today-cvi/ Karin Merx, Elizabeth Amisu, Episode 75 (29/08/2024) Summer Edition, The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies 11, 3, (2024). Karin Merx, Elizabeth Amisu, Episode 76 (21/11/2024) Wannabe Startin' Somethin', The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies 11, 4, (2024). Judith Hamera, "Never Can Say Goodbye": U.S. Deindustrialization as Unfinished Business (Oxford University Press 2017). https://amzn.to/4gWs4Q8

In 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. REFERENCE AS: 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 directly to the stable URL provided. If you use our content offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 77 – Past-Present-Future Book 7 By Karin Merx, Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A Festive Parade of Highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Kerry Hennigan, "MJ Studies Today, The Iconic Imagery of Michael Jackson's Dangerous World Tour and its afterlife.” The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies Vol 10, No. 4 (14-04-2024) https://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/mj-studies-today-c/ Kerry Hennigan, "MJ Studies Today, ‘The Country's Child.' Fans, friends, family and media on the 15th anniversary of the death of Michael Jackson.”  The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies Vol 11, No. 1 (14-07-2024). https://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/mj-studies-today-ciii/ Kerry Hennigan, "MJ Studies Today, The 7 Charts of Michael Jackson. The prevalence of the Number Seven in his life, career, recent chart success and fan expression.” The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies Vol 10, No. 3 (14-01-2024). https://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/mj-studies-today-xcvii/ Kerry Hennigan, "MJ Studies Today, The return and its aftermath. ‘Damned Lies' and Conspiracies in the life and afterlife of Michael Jackson, Part 2”,  The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies Vol 11, No. 2 (14-10-2024). https://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/mj-studies-today-cvi/ Karin Merx, Elizabeth Amisu, Episode 75 (29/08/2024) Summer Edition, The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies 11, 3, (2024). Karin Merx, Elizabeth Amisu, Episode 76 (21/11/2024) Wannabe Startin' Somethin', The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies 11, 4, (2024). Judith Hamera, "Never Can Say Goodbye": U.S. Deindustrialization as Unfinished Business (Oxford University Press 2017). https://amzn.to/4gWs4Q8

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. REFERENCE AS: 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 Academic Studies online, we request that you link directly to the stable URL provided. If you use our content offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 76 – Wannabe Startin' Somethin' By Karin Merx, Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A Festive Parade of Highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Fischer, D-E. (2011). Wannabe startin' somethin': Michael Jackson's critical race representation. Journal of Popular Music Studies. 23 (1), 96-107. Joseph Vogel, Earth Song: inside Michael Jackson's Magnum Opus (Blake Vision Books, 2012) Elizabeth Amisu, The Dangerous Philosophies Of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Bloomsbury 2024, paperback) Karin Merx, “From Throne to Wilderness: Michael Jackson's ‘Stranger in Moscow' and the Foucauldian Outlaw.” The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies 1, no. 4 (2015). http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/from-throne-to-wilderness-michael-jacksons-stranger-in-moscow-and-the-foucauldian-outlaw/.

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. REFERENCE AS: 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 Academic Studies online, we request that you link directly to the stable URL provided. If you use our content offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 76 – Wannabe Startin' Somethin' By Karin Merx, Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A Festive Parade of Highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Fischer, D-E. (2011). Wannabe startin' somethin': Michael Jackson's critical race representation. Journal of Popular Music Studies. 23 (1), 96-107. Joseph Vogel, Earth Song: inside Michael Jackson's Magnum Opus (Blake Vision Books, 2012) Elizabeth Amisu, The Dangerous Philosophies Of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Bloomsbury 2024, paperback) Karin Merx, “From Throne to Wilderness: Michael Jackson's ‘Stranger in Moscow' and the Foucauldian Outlaw.” The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies 1, no. 4 (2015). http://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/from-throne-to-wilderness-michael-jacksons-stranger-in-moscow-and-the-foucauldian-outlaw/.

Abstract: 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. REFERENCE AS: 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 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 75– Summer Edition By Karin Merx, Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A Festive Parade of Highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References  Re-Imagining Michael Jackson with Geneva S Thomas and Nina Fonoroff Elizabeth Amisu, The Dangerous Philosophies Of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Bloomsbury 2024, paperback) https://mjthemusical.com Episode 74 (21/11/23) The Roots and Routes Of Michael Jackson with guest dr Tristan Cabello Episode 72 (29/08/23) A Medley Of Essays: Racism, Transgender Voice, Inheritance Michelle Wallace, ‘Michael Jackson, Black Modernisms and the Ecstasy Of Communication‘ Francesca T. Royster, ‘Hee Hee Hee': Michael Jackson and the Transgendered Erotics Of Voice‘ Episode 69 (21/05/23) Keep Moving Episode 68 (30/04/23) Otherness & Power Review Episode 67 (21/03/23) Throwing Stones To Hide Your Hands Elizabeth Amisu,  ‘Throwing Stones to Hide Your Hands': The Mortal Persona of Michael Jackson‘ Episode 54 (25/04/22) Review MA Thesis Ryan Garey Ryan Garey, ‘“Who's Bad?” Disrupting Cultural (Re)Production Through Representations Of Michael Jackson' Episode 53 (21/03/22) Review MA Thesis Kelly O'Riley Kelly M. O'Riley, Hagiography, Teratology and the “History” of Michael Jackson Episode 52 (21/02/22) Book review and Discussion Book Pinder Episode 17 (7/10/16): The Isle Is Full Of Noises  Elizabeth Amisu, ”The Isle is Full Of Noises': Revisiting the Peter Pan Of Pop” Episode 4 (1/3/16): Michael Jackson And Monochromatic Cinematography Elizabeth Amisu, ‘Bad (1987)‘ Karin Merx, ‘From Throne To Wilderness: Michael Jackson's ‘Stranger In Moscow' and the Foucauldian Outlaw‘

Abstract: 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. REFERENCE AS: 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://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/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 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 75– Summer Edition By Karin Merx, Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A Festive Parade of Highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References  Re-Imagining Michael Jackson with Geneva S Thomas and Nina Fonoroff Elizabeth Amisu, The Dangerous Philosophies Of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Bloomsbury 2024, paperback) https://mjthemusical.com Episode 74 (21/11/23) The Roots and Routes Of Michael Jackson with guest dr Tristan Cabello Episode 72 (29/08/23) A Medley Of Essays: Racism, Transgender Voice, Inheritance Michelle Wallace, ‘Michael Jackson, Black Modernisms and the Ecstasy Of Communication‘ Francesca T. Royster, ‘Hee Hee Hee': Michael Jackson and the Transgendered Erotics Of Voice‘ Episode 69 (21/05/23) Keep Moving Episode 68 (30/04/23) Otherness & Power Review Episode 67 (21/03/23) Throwing Stones To Hide Your Hands Elizabeth Amisu,  ‘Throwing Stones to Hide Your Hands': The Mortal Persona of Michael Jackson‘ Episode 54 (25/04/22) Review MA Thesis Ryan Garey Ryan Garey, ‘“Who's Bad?” Disrupting Cultural (Re)Production Through Representations Of Michael Jackson' Episode 53 (21/03/22) Review MA Thesis Kelly O'Riley Kelly M. O'Riley, Hagiography, Teratology and the “History” of Michael Jackson Episode 52 (21/02/22) Book review and Discussion Book Pinder Episode 17 (7/10/16): The Isle Is Full Of Noises  Elizabeth Amisu, ”The Isle is Full Of Noises': Revisiting the Peter Pan Of Pop” Episode 4 (1/3/16): Michael Jackson And Monochromatic Cinematography Elizabeth Amisu, ‘Bad (1987)‘ Karin Merx, ‘From Throne To Wilderness: Michael Jackson's ‘Stranger In Moscow' and the Foucauldian Outlaw‘

Abstract: 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. REFERENCE AS: 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 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 74– The Roots & Routes Of Michael JacksonBy Karin Merx, Elizabeth Amisu & guest Dr Tristan Cabello Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A Festive Parade of Highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Martin, S.J. The Roots and Routes of Michael Jackson's Global Identity. Soc 49, 284–290 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12115-012-9550-z Tristan Cabello - http://tristancabello.com Tristan Cabello - https://advanced.jhu.edu/directory/tristan-cabello/

Abstract: 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. REFERENCE AS: 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://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/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 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 74– The Roots & Routes Of Michael JacksonBy Karin Merx, Elizabeth Amisu & guest Dr Tristan Cabello Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A Festive Parade of Highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Martin, S.J. The Roots and Routes of Michael Jackson's Global Identity. Soc 49, 284–290 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12115-012-9550-z Tristan Cabello - http://tristancabello.com Tristan Cabello - https://advanced.jhu.edu/directory/tristan-cabello/

Abstract: 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. REFERENCE AS: 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://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/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 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 73– 7 Years The Dangerous Philosophies Of Michael JacksonBy Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A Festive Parade of Highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Elizabeth Amisu, The Dangerous Philosophies Of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Praeger, 2016, Bloomsbury 2022). Elizabeth Amisu & Karin Merx Design, A Visual Representation, critical Survey of The Dangerous Philosophies (2016).

Abstract: 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. REFERENCE AS: 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 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 73– 7 Years The Dangerous Philosophies Of Michael JacksonBy Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A Festive Parade of Highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Elizabeth Amisu, The Dangerous Philosophies Of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Praeger, 2016, Bloomsbury 2022). Elizabeth Amisu & Karin Merx Design, A Visual Representation, critical Survey of The Dangerous Philosophies (2016).

Abstract: In episode 72, Karin and Elizabeth discuss three essays written by three prolific black academics, Professor Wallace, Professor Royster and academic Elizabeth Amisu. REFERENCE AS: 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://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/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 content offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 72– A Medley Of EssaysBy Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of Highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Michelle Wallace, 'Black Modernism'Black Modernisms and ‘The Ecstasy of Communication'', The Journal Of Michael Jackson academic Studies vol.1 issue 1 (https://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/michael-jackson-black-modernisms-and-the-ecstasy-of-communication/) Francesca Royster, '‘Hee hee hee': Michael Jackson and the Transgendered Erotics of Voice', The Journal Of Michael Jackson Academic Studies vol 1 issue 1(https://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/hee-hee-hee-michael-jackson-and-the-transgendered-erotics-of-voice/) Elizabeth Amisu, 'The cultural inheritance of Michael Jackson: reading the performance of high-status blackness in music video and on the stage', Nakan A Journal Of Cultural Studies vol 2, 2022 (https://nakanjournal.com/the-cultural-inheritance-of-michael-jackson-reading-the-performance-of-high-status-blackness-in-music-video-and-on-the-stage/) Elizabeth Amisu, The Dangerous Philosophies Of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Preager 2016).

Abstract: In episode 72, Karin and Elizabeth discuss three essays written by three prolific black academics, Professor Wallace, Professor Royster and academic Elizabeth Amisu. REFERENCE AS: 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 content offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 72– A Medley Of EssaysBy Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of Highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Michelle Wallace, 'Black Modernism'Black Modernisms and ‘The Ecstasy of Communication'', The Journal Of Michael Jackson academic Studies vol.1 issue 1 (https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/michael-jackson-black-modernisms-and-the-ecstasy-of-communication/) Francesca Royster, '‘Hee hee hee': Michael Jackson and the Transgendered Erotics of Voice', The Journal Of Michael Jackson Academic Studies vol 1 issue 1(https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/hee-hee-hee-michael-jackson-and-the-transgendered-erotics-of-voice/) Elizabeth Amisu, 'The cultural inheritance of Michael Jackson: reading the performance of high-status blackness in music video and on the stage', Nakan A Journal Of Cultural Studies vol 2, 2022 (https://nakanjournal.com/the-cultural-inheritance-of-michael-jackson-reading-the-performance-of-high-status-blackness-in-music-video-and-on-the-stage/) Elizabeth Amisu, The Dangerous Philosophies Of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Preager 2016).

Abstract: 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? REFERENCE AS: 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://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/episode-71-stranger-in-moscow-they-don't-care-about-us 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 71– Stranger In Moscow & They Don't Care About UsBy Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of Highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Michael Jackson, Stranger In Moscow, 1995. Michael Jackson, They Don't Care About Us, 1995. Karin Merx, 'From Throne To Wilderness: Michael Jackson's Stranger In Moscow and The Foucauldian Outlaw', The Journal Of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, vol1, issue 4, 2015. Elizabeth Amisu, The Dangerous Philosophies Of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Preager, 2016).

Abstract: 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? REFERENCE AS: 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 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 71– Stranger In Moscow & They Don't Care About UsBy Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of Highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Michael Jackson, Stranger In Moscow, 1995. Michael Jackson, They Don't Care About Us, 1995. Karin Merx, 'From Throne To Wilderness: Michael Jackson's Stranger In Moscow and The Foucauldian Outlaw', The Journal Of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, vol1, issue 4, 2015. Elizabeth Amisu, The Dangerous Philosophies Of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Preager, 2016).

Abstract: 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 REFERENCE AS: 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://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/episode-70-Michael-Jackson-14th-Anniversary 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 70 – Michael Jackson 14th AnniversaryBy Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu & Kerry Hennigan Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of Highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Barney Hoskyns, The Boy Who Would Fly: Michael Jackson, The Quietus (September 1983). Republished June 26, 2009. Elizabeth Amisu, The Dangerous Philosophies Of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Praeger, 2016). Sherrow O. Pinder, Michael Jackson and The Quandery Of A Black Identity (State University of New York Press, 2021)

Abstract: 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 REFERENCE AS: 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 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 70 – Michael Jackson 14th AnniversaryBy Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu & Kerry Hennigan Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of Highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Barney Hoskyns, The Boy Who Would Fly: Michael Jackson, The Quietus (September 1983). Republished June 26, 2009. Elizabeth Amisu, The Dangerous Philosophies Of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Praeger, 2016). Sherrow O. Pinder, Michael Jackson and The Quandery Of A Black Identity (State University of New York Press, 2021)

Abstract: 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. REFERENCE AS: 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://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/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 request that you link directly to the stable URL provided. If you use our content offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 69 – Keep MovingBy Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of Highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Armond White, Keep Moving (Lulu) 2009

Abstract: 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. REFERENCE AS: 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 request that you link directly to the stable URL provided. If you use our content offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 69 – Keep MovingBy Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of Highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Armond White, Keep Moving (Lulu) 2009

Abstract: 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. REFERENCE AS: 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://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/episode-68-otherness-power-review 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 68– Otherness & Power ReviewBy Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of Highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Interview with Lisa Brisse, The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, vol.2, issue 3 (21-03-2016). Interview with Susan Woodward, The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, vol.2, issue 4 (21-05-2016) Nada Basheer, Academic Book Review Otherness and Power, The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, vol.2, issue 3 (28-12-2016) The Journal Still NEEDS Your Help. Please consider a donation here.

Abstract: 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. REFERENCE AS: 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 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 68– Otherness & Power ReviewBy Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of Highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Interview with Lisa Brisse, The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, vol.2, issue 3 (21-03-2016). Interview with Susan Woodward, The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, vol.2, issue 4 (21-05-2016) Nada Basheer, Academic Book Review Otherness and Power, The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, vol.2, issue 3 (28-12-2016) The Journal Still NEEDS Your Help. Please consider a donation here.

Abstract: 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. REFERENCE AS: 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://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/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; 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 67– Throwing Stones To Hide Your HandsBy Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Elizabeth Amisu, "'Throwing Stones To Hide Your Hands': The Mortal Persona Of Michael Jackson', The Journal Of Michael Jackson Academic Studies vol.1, issue 1 (June 2014). Elizabeth Amisu, 'Throwing Stones To Hide Your Hands Revisited, The Journal Of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, vol.4, issue (September 2017). Elizabeth Amisu, The Dangerous Philosophies Of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and his Artistic Afterlife (Preager 2016). Elizabeth Amisu, 'The Cultural Inheritance of Michael Jackson: reading the Performance of High-Status Blackness in Video and on Stage‘, ed. Isabelle Petitjean, Nakan Journal, issue 2 (2022). Elizabeth Amisu, Handwritten notes for Throwing Stones To Hide Your Hands

Abstract: 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. REFERENCE AS: 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; 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 67– Throwing Stones To Hide Your HandsBy Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Elizabeth Amisu, "'Throwing Stones To Hide Your Hands': The Mortal Persona Of Michael Jackson', The Journal Of Michael Jackson Academic Studies vol.1, issue 1 (June 2014). Elizabeth Amisu, 'Throwing Stones To Hide Your Hands Revisited, The Journal Of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, vol.4, issue (September 2017). Elizabeth Amisu, The Dangerous Philosophies Of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and his Artistic Afterlife (Preager 2016). Elizabeth Amisu, 'The Cultural Inheritance of Michael Jackson: reading the Performance of High-Status Blackness in Video and on Stage‘, ed. Isabelle Petitjean, Nakan Journal, issue 2 (2022). Elizabeth Amisu, Handwritten notes for Throwing Stones To Hide Your Hands

Abstract: 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. REFERENCE AS: 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://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/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; 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 66– Academic Book Review Man In The Music by Dr Joseph VogelBy Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Joseph Vogel, Man In The Music: The Life And Work Of Michael Jackson ( Sterling; 1st edition (1 Oct. 2011). Joseph Vogel, Man In The Music: The Life And Work Of Michael Jackson (Vintage; Reprint edition (27 Aug. 2019). Karin Merx, Elizabeth Amisu, Episode 10 (25/6/16): MJAS Exclusive: 7 Albums, 7 Songs, 7 Years (With Dr Joe Vogel), The Journal Of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, Vol2, Issue 4 (June 24, 2016).

Abstract: 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. REFERENCE AS: 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; 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 66– Academic Book Review Man In The Music by Dr Joseph VogelBy Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Joseph Vogel, Man In The Music: The Life And Work Of Michael Jackson ( Sterling; 1st edition (1 Oct. 2011). Joseph Vogel, Man In The Music: The Life And Work Of Michael Jackson (Vintage; Reprint edition (27 Aug. 2019). Karin Merx, Elizabeth Amisu, Episode 10 (25/6/16): MJAS Exclusive: 7 Albums, 7 Songs, 7 Years (With Dr Joe Vogel), The Journal Of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, Vol2, Issue 4 (June 24, 2016).

Abstract: 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? REFERENCE AS: 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://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/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 provided. If you use our content offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 65– Past-Present-Future Book 6By Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Episode 2 (7/1/16): 2015 Recap: Past, Present and Future Book 1 Episode 21 (7/1/17): 2016 Recap: Past, Present And Future Book II Episode 34 (21/01/18) Recap 2017, Past, Present, Future, Book III Episode 43 (14/01/21)Past-Present-Future Book 4 Episode 51 (21/01/22) Past-Present-Future Book 5 Interview with Elizabeth on Art Talk Podcast Interview with Elizabeth on Art Talk Podcast Top 3 Podcasts of 2022: 1. Episode 63 (21/11/22) Re-Imagining Michael Jackson with Geneva S Thomas and Nina Fonoroff2. Episode 52 (21/02/22) Book review and Discussion Book Pinder3. Episode 57 (25/06/22) Exclusive Interview with Marcos Cabotá About his documentary Sonic Fantasy

Abstract: 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? REFERENCE AS: 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 provided. If you use our content offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 65– Past-Present-Future Book 6By Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Episode 2 (7/1/16): 2015 Recap: Past, Present and Future Book 1 Episode 21 (7/1/17): 2016 Recap: Past, Present And Future Book II Episode 34 (21/01/18) Recap 2017, Past, Present, Future, Book III Episode 43 (14/01/21)Past-Present-Future Book 4 Episode 51 (21/01/22) Past-Present-Future Book 5 Interview with Elizabeth on Art Talk Podcast Interview with Elizabeth on Art Talk Podcast Top 3 Podcasts of 2022: 1. Episode 63 (21/11/22) Re-Imagining Michael Jackson with Geneva S Thomas and Nina Fonoroff2. Episode 52 (21/02/22) Book review and Discussion Book Pinder3. Episode 57 (25/06/22) Exclusive Interview with Marcos Cabotá About his documentary Sonic Fantasy

In 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. REFERENCE AS: 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://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/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 Academic Studies online, we request that you link directly to the stable URL provided. If you use our content offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 64– In The Studio With MJ & Thriller 40By Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Brad Sunberg, In The Studio With MJ, https://inthestudiowithmj.com/ Elizabeth Amisu, The Dangerous Philosophies Of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Praeger, 2016). Michael Jackson, Thriller, is available on Amazon.

In 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. REFERENCE AS: 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 Academic Studies online, we request that you link directly to the stable URL provided. If you use our content offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 64– In The Studio With MJ & Thriller 40By Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Brad Sunberg, In The Studio With MJ, https://inthestudiowithmj.com/ Elizabeth Amisu, The Dangerous Philosophies Of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Praeger, 2016). Michael Jackson, Thriller, is available on Amazon.

Abstract: 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. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 63 –Re-imagining Michael Jackson” Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 9, no. 1 (2022). Published electronically 21/11/2022. https://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/episode-63 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 63– Re-imagining Michael JacksonBy Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu and guests Geneva S Thomson and Nina Fonoroff Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References: Laura Mulvey, 'Visual Pleasure in American Cinema', Screen, vol 16, issue 3 (1975) pp. 6-18. Maya Angelou, We Had Him, 7-7-2009. (read during the private funeral of Michael Jackson.) Willa Stillwater, M Poetica (Self Published PhD thesis, 2001) Sherrow O. Pinder, Michael Jackson and the Quandary of a Black Identity (Sunny Press, 2021).

Abstract: 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. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 63 –Re-imagining Michael Jackson” Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 9, no. 1 (2022). Published electronically 21/11/2022. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-63 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 63– Re-imagining Michael JacksonBy Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu and guests Geneva S Thomson and Nina Fonoroff Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References: Laura Mulvey, 'Visual Pleasure in American Cinema', Screen, vol 16, issue 3 (1975) pp. 6-18. Maya Angelou, We Had Him, 7-7-2009. (read during the private funeral of Michael Jackson.) Willa Stillwater, M Poetica (Self Published PhD thesis, 2001) Sherrow O. Pinder, Michael Jackson and the Quandary of a Black Identity (Sunny Press, 2021).

Abstract: 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. REFERENCE AS: 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://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/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 Jackson Academic Studies online, we request that you link directly to the stable URL provided. If you use our content offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 62– Part III Interview with Kerry Hennigan & MJ Studies TodayBy Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu and guest Kerry Hennigan Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Part III Kerry Hennigan, '“Keep on with the force”: Michael Jackson's legacy on tour and in residence via Cirque du Soleil', The Journal Of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, (https://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/mj-studies-today-lxxi/) 14.11.202.Kerry Hennigan, 'Planet Earth, Earth Song and beyond: Michael Jackson's storytelling as activism', The Journal Of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, (https://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/mj-studies-today-lxxvi/) 14.04.2022.Kerry Hennigan, 'The curious matter of the disappearing tracks from Michael Jackson's first posthumously released album', The Journal Of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, (https://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/mj-studies-today-lxxx/) 14.08.2022.

Abstract: 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. REFERENCE AS: 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 Jackson Academic Studies online, we request that you link directly to the stable URL provided. If you use our content offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 62– Part III Interview with Kerry Hennigan & MJ Studies TodayBy Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu and guest Kerry Hennigan Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is the editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Part III Kerry Hennigan, '“Keep on with the force”: Michael Jackson's legacy on tour and in residence via Cirque du Soleil', The Journal Of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, (https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/mj-studies-today-lxxi/) 14.11.202.Kerry Hennigan, 'Planet Earth, Earth Song and beyond: Michael Jackson's storytelling as activism', The Journal Of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, (https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/mj-studies-today-lxxvi/) 14.04.2022.Kerry Hennigan, 'The curious matter of the disappearing tracks from Michael Jackson's first posthumously released album', The Journal Of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, (https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/mj-studies-today-lxxx/) 14.08.2022.

Abstract: 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. REFERENCE AS: 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://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/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 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 61– KingVention 2022 an Interview with Elizabeth AmisuBy Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References MJDLO, Episode 15, KingVention 2016 live, https://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/episode-15/MJDLO, Episode 07, MJ Meets Shakespeare 400, 2016, https://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/episode-7-mj-7-meets-shakespeare-400/MJDLO, Episode 10, MJAS Exclusive: 7 Albums, 7 Songs, 7 Years (with Dr Joe Vogel), 2016, https://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/episode-10-mjas-exclusive-7-albums-7-songs-7-years/In Support of the Authors, The Journal published Interviews and Book Reviews, Several discussions and several podcasts with Elizabeth Amisu and her monograph The Dangerous Philosophies. A few of the most important ones as follows:- Episode 11 (7/7/16): Author & Text: The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson Pt. 1- Episode 12 (7/8/16): MJ Academy: The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson Pt. 2- Episode 16 (30/9/16): A Celebration of the Book Release of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson- Episode 29 (21/9/17): 1 Year: Celebrating The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson- Episode 30 (30/9/17): Celebrating The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson, Part II: MJ in the BL- Episode 52 (21/02/22) Book review and Discussion Book Pinder- Episode 55 (30/05/22) Review Nakan Journal Issue 2 (part 1)- Episode 56 (13/06/22) Review Nakan Journal Issue 2 (part 2)- Episode 58 (21/07/22) Review Essay Elizabeth Amisu for the Nakan Journal- Interviews: An Interview with Elizabeth Amisu- Interviews: An Interview with Isabelle Petitjean- Interviews: An Interview with Willa Stillwater- Interviews: An Interview with Joseph Vogel

Abstract: 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. REFERENCE AS: 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 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 61– KingVention 2022 an Interview with Elizabeth AmisuBy Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References MJDLO, Episode 15, KingVention 2016 live, https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-15/MJDLO, Episode 07, MJ Meets Shakespeare 400, 2016, https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-7-mj-7-meets-shakespeare-400/MJDLO, Episode 10, MJAS Exclusive: 7 Albums, 7 Songs, 7 Years (with Dr Joe Vogel), 2016, https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-10-mjas-exclusive-7-albums-7-songs-7-years/In Support of the Authors, The Journal published Interviews and Book Reviews, Several discussions and several podcasts with Elizabeth Amisu and her monograph The Dangerous Philosophies. A few of the most important ones as follows:- Episode 11 (7/7/16): Author & Text: The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson Pt. 1- Episode 12 (7/8/16): MJ Academy: The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson Pt. 2- Episode 16 (30/9/16): A Celebration of the Book Release of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson- Episode 29 (21/9/17): 1 Year: Celebrating The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson- Episode 30 (30/9/17): Celebrating The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson, Part II: MJ in the BL- Episode 52 (21/02/22) Book review and Discussion Book Pinder- Episode 55 (30/05/22) Review Nakan Journal Issue 2 (part 1)- Episode 56 (13/06/22) Review Nakan Journal Issue 2 (part 2)- Episode 58 (21/07/22) Review Essay Elizabeth Amisu for the Nakan Journal- Interviews: An Interview with Elizabeth Amisu- Interviews: An Interview with Isabelle Petitjean- Interviews: An Interview with Willa Stillwater- Interviews: An Interview with Joseph Vogel

Abstract: 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. REFERENCE AS: 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://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/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 of Michael Jackson Academic Studies online, we request that you link directly to the stable URL provided. If you use our content offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 60– Part II Interview with Kerry Hennigan & MJ Studies TodayBy Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu and guest Kerry Hennigan Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Part II Kerry Hennigan, 'Michael Jackson: Judged by a different set of values – the ongoing persecution of a global icon', The Journal Of Michael Jackson Academic Studies 2019, https://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/mj-studies-today-xxxix/Kerry Hennigan, '“A spirit embodied by music”: considering Michael Jackson's This Is It documentary on its anniversary 2020', The Journal Of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, 2020, https://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/mj-studies-today-lix/Kerry Hennigan, 'Michael Jackson's pivotal role in the history of Super Bowl Sunday's iconic half-time show', The Journal Of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, 2021, https://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/mj-studies-today-lxiii/

Abstract: 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. REFERENCE AS: 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 of Michael Jackson Academic Studies online, we request that you link directly to the stable URL provided. If you use our content offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 60– Part II Interview with Kerry Hennigan & MJ Studies TodayBy Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu and guest Kerry Hennigan Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Part II Kerry Hennigan, 'Michael Jackson: Judged by a different set of values – the ongoing persecution of a global icon', The Journal Of Michael Jackson Academic Studies 2019, https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/mj-studies-today-xxxix/Kerry Hennigan, '“A spirit embodied by music”: considering Michael Jackson's This Is It documentary on its anniversary 2020', The Journal Of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, 2020, https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/mj-studies-today-lix/Kerry Hennigan, 'Michael Jackson's pivotal role in the history of Super Bowl Sunday's iconic half-time show', The Journal Of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, 2021, https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/mj-studies-today-lxiii/

Abstract: 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. REFERENCE AS: 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://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/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 Jackson Academic Studies online, we request that you link directly to the stable URL provided. If you use our content offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 59– Part I Interview with Kerry Hennigan & MJ Studies TodayBy Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu and guest Kerry Hennigan Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Part 1 Elizabeth Amisu, 'MJ Studies Today Issue I: The cover reveal of ‘The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and his Artistic Afterlife.'', The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies (https://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/mj-studies-today-i-14-01-16/)Kerry Hennigan, 'MJ Studies Today Issue XI: Tell ‘em that it's Human Nature' – studying the ‘why?' of Michael Jackson', The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies (https://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/mjstudiesxi/) 14.11.2016.Kerry Hennigan, 'MJ Studies Today Issue XXVIII: “I can't imagine life without him.” Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Jackson – an enduring friendship.', The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies (https://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/mj-studies-today-xxviii/), 14.04.2018.Amanda Fordyce, 'How Harry Styles Became the World's Most Wanted Man', Rollingstone Magazine (https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/harry-styles-harrys-house-dont-worry-darling-my-policeman-cover-1397290/) 22.08.2022EJ Dickson, 'Who Is the Psychiatrist Behind the Antidepressant Study Taking Over Right-Wing Media?', Rollingstone Magazine (https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/ssri-right-wing-attack-joanna-moncrieff-1388067/) 30.07.2022Joanna Moncrief, 'How to take the news that depression has not been shown to be caused by a chemical imbalance', (https://joannamoncrieff.com/2022/07/24/how-to-take-the-news-that-depression-has-not-been-shown-to-be-caused-by-a-chemical-imbalance/) last visited 28.08.2022.Kelly Brogan MD, A Mind Of Your Own (Thorsons 2016) (https://www.kellybroganmd.com) Kelly Brogan MD studied cognitive neuroscience at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) before receiving her MD from Weill Cornell Medical College. She is uniquely qualified in psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine and integrative holistic medicine.Quote from her book as mentioned in this episode: "Dr Richard Horton, the editor in chief of the much-revered Lancet at this writing, has broken rank and come forward about what he really thinks about published research - that it's unreliable at best, if not completely false. In a 2015 published statement, he wrote: "The case against science is straightforward: much of the scientific literature, perhaps half, may simply be untrue.

Abstract: 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. REFERENCE AS: 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 Jackson Academic Studies online, we request that you link directly to the stable URL provided. If you use our content offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 59– Part I Interview with Kerry Hennigan & MJ Studies TodayBy Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu and guest Kerry Hennigan Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Part 1 Elizabeth Amisu, 'MJ Studies Today Issue I: The cover reveal of ‘The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and his Artistic Afterlife.'', The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies (https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/mj-studies-today-i-14-01-16/)Kerry Hennigan, 'MJ Studies Today Issue XI: Tell ‘em that it's Human Nature' – studying the ‘why?' of Michael Jackson', The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies (https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/mjstudiesxi/) 14.11.2016.Kerry Hennigan, 'MJ Studies Today Issue XXVIII: “I can't imagine life without him.” Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Jackson – an enduring friendship.', The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies (https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/mj-studies-today-xxviii/), 14.04.2018.Amanda Fordyce, 'How Harry Styles Became the World's Most Wanted Man', Rollingstone Magazine (https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/harry-styles-harrys-house-dont-worry-darling-my-policeman-cover-1397290/) 22.08.2022EJ Dickson, 'Who Is the Psychiatrist Behind the Antidepressant Study Taking Over Right-Wing Media?', Rollingstone Magazine (https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/ssri-right-wing-attack-joanna-moncrieff-1388067/) 30.07.2022Joanna Moncrief, 'How to take the news that depression has not been shown to be caused by a chemical imbalance', (https://joannamoncrieff.com/2022/07/24/how-to-take-the-news-that-depression-has-not-been-shown-to-be-caused-by-a-chemical-imbalance/) last visited 28.08.2022.Kelly Brogan MD, A Mind Of Your Own (Thorsons 2016) (https://www.kellybroganmd.com) Kelly Brogan MD studied cognitive neuroscience at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) before receiving her MD from Weill Cornell Medical College. She is uniquely qualified in psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine and integrative holistic medicine.Quote from her book as mentioned in this episode: "Dr Richard Horton, the editor in chief of the much-revered Lancet at this writing, has broken rank and come forward about what he really thinks about published research - that it's unreliable at best, if not completely false. In a 2015 published statement, he wrote: "The case against science is straightforward: much of the scientific literature, perhaps half, may simply be untrue. Afflicted by studies with small sample sizes, tiny effects,

Abstract: 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. REFERENCE AS: 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://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/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 that you link directly to the stable URL provided. If you use our content offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 58– His Beauteous Race, Discussing 'The Cultural Inheritance of Michael Jackson: reading the Performance of High-Status Blackness in Video and on Stage'By Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Elizabeth Amisu, The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Santa Barbara, California, Praeger, 2016). Amazon “BAD (1987)”, The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, issue 1, no 2, 2014, published online 22 July 2014, accessed 9 November 2021. URL: https://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/bad-1987-2/. John Brannigan, New Historicism and Cultural Materialism, (Basingstoke, Hampshire, and London, Macmillan, 1998). Jim Blashfield, Leave Me Alone, 1989. Colin Chilvers, Smooth Criminal, 1988. Nicholas Cullinan, Margo Jefferson, & Zadie Smith, Exhibit Cat. Michael Jackson: On the Wall (National Portrait Gallery, 2018). Nicolas Kluger, “The Michael Jackson and Winnie Harlow Effect: Impact on Vitiligo Awareness on the Internet”, Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology (2019). John Landis, Black or White, 1991. Harriet J. Manning, Michael Jackson and the Blackface Mask (Ashgate Popular and Folk Music Series, London, Taylor and Francis, 2016). Toni Morrison, Playing in the Dark: Whiteness and the Literary Imagination (Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press, 1992). Elena Oliete, “Michael, Are You Ok? You've Been Hit by a Smooth Criminal: Racism, Controversy, and Parody in the Video Clips Smooth Criminal and You Rock My World”, Studies in Popular Culture, 29 (2006), p. 57-76. Joseph Vogel, “‘I Ain't Scared of No Sheets': Re-Screening Black Masculinity in Michael Jackson's Black or White”, Journal of Popular Music Studies, 27, 2015, p. 112. Harvey Young, Theatre and Race, Palgrave Macmillan, 2013. Sherrow O. Pinder, Michael Jackson and the Quandary of Black Identity, New York, SUNY Press, 2021.

Abstract: 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. REFERENCE AS: 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 that you link directly to the stable URL provided. If you use our content offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 58– His Beauteous Race, Discussing 'The Cultural Inheritance of Michael Jackson: reading the Performance of High-Status Blackness in Video and on Stage'By Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Elizabeth Amisu, The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Santa Barbara, California, Praeger, 2016). Amazon “BAD (1987)”, The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, issue 1, no 2, 2014, published online 22 July 2014, accessed 9 November 2021. URL: https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/bad-1987-2/. John Brannigan, New Historicism and Cultural Materialism, (Basingstoke, Hampshire, and London, Macmillan, 1998). Jim Blashfield, Leave Me Alone, 1989. Colin Chilvers, Smooth Criminal, 1988. Nicholas Cullinan, Margo Jefferson, & Zadie Smith, Exhibit Cat. Michael Jackson: On the Wall (National Portrait Gallery, 2018). Nicolas Kluger, “The Michael Jackson and Winnie Harlow Effect: Impact on Vitiligo Awareness on the Internet”, Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology (2019). John Landis, Black or White, 1991. Harriet J. Manning, Michael Jackson and the Blackface Mask (Ashgate Popular and Folk Music Series, London, Taylor and Francis, 2016). Toni Morrison, Playing in the Dark: Whiteness and the Literary Imagination (Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press, 1992). Elena Oliete, “Michael, Are You Ok? You've Been Hit by a Smooth Criminal: Racism, Controversy, and Parody in the Video Clips Smooth Criminal and You Rock My World”, Studies in Popular Culture, 29 (2006), p. 57-76. Joseph Vogel, “‘I Ain't Scared of No Sheets': Re-Screening Black Masculinity in Michael Jackson's Black or White”, Journal of Popular Music Studies, 27, 2015, p. 112. Harvey Young, Theatre and Race, Palgrave Macmillan, 2013. Sherrow O. Pinder, Michael Jackson and the Quandary of Black Identity, New York, SUNY Press, 2021.

Abstract: 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. REFERENCE AS: 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://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/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 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 57– An Interview with Film Director Marcos CabotáBy Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. Marcos Cabotá, is a producer and director, known for 24 Horos con Lucia (2013), Amigos... (2011), 100 Years Later (2017), Noctem (2017), Kyoko (2017), and Sonic Fantasy (2021). References Marcos Cabotá, Sonic Fantasy: A documentary about Bruce Swedien and the making of Thriller (2021) Sonic Fantasy Website

Abstract: 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. REFERENCE AS: 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 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 57– An Interview with Film Director Marcos CabotáBy Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. Marcos Cabotá, is a producer and director, known for 24 Horos con Lucia (2013), Amigos... (2011), 100 Years Later (2017), Noctem (2017), Kyoko (2017), and Sonic Fantasy (2021). References Marcos Cabotá, Sonic Fantasy: A documentary about Bruce Swedien and the making of Thriller (2021) Sonic Fantasy Website

In 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. REFERENCE AS: 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://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/website_94cbf058/episode-56 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 56– Review Nakan Issue 2 (Part 2)By Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Isabelle Petitejean (ed.), ‘Michael Jackson's Artistic Contributions: Another Perspective‘, issue 2, vol 2, 2022 Nakan A Journal Of Cultural Studies.

In 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. REFERENCE AS: 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 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 offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 56– Review Nakan Issue 2 (Part 2)By Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam'. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. References Isabelle Petitejean (ed.), ‘Michael Jackson's Artistic Contributions: Another Perspective‘, issue 2, vol 2, 2022 Nakan A Journal Of Cultural Studies.