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

Get Ola's Book- The Thrill of It All: https://amzn.to/4huLFrB Follow Ola Ray: www.olaray.com Today I fulfilled a lifelong dream, getting to sit down with Ola Ray, the leading lady and "Thriller girl" from Michael Jackson’s legendary Thriller short film . In this episode of mjfangirl, we dive into Ola Ray’s incredible journey, from her early days growing up in St. Louis and modeling i...

In this exclusive interview, lifelong fan Starr Hayes shares her incredible journey from being a young Jackson 5 fan to becoming a close friend of Michael Jackson and the Jackson family . Hear never-before-told stories about meeting the Jacksons, growing up alongside Michael, and witnessing his rise from Motown to Thriller fame. Starr opens up about the real Michael — his humor, kindness, intellig...

Hey fam! 💜 Grab a snack and get comfy because today’s video is a super chatty Q&A and reintroduction. I’ve been on YouTube for almost 8 years (!!) and thought it was the perfect time to share a little more about me, my Michael Jackson fan story, and life outside of YouTube. In this video, I’ll talk about how I first fell in love with Michael Jackson, the story of my very first Michael Jackson...

Welcome back everyone! Longtime Michael Jackson fan Reva returns to share her unforgettable experience at the 30th Anniversary Celebration concerts in 2001. From securing tickets through the official fan club to being front row at Madison Square Garden, Reva takes us inside the energy, emotion, and history of Michael’s final U.S. concert performances. She also recounts camping out overnight in New...

Today I discuss fan reactions to Paris Jackson’s recent comments about the forthcoming Michael Jackson biopic. I also share some of my own thoughts and hopes for the movie. ✩ Contact & Socials Instagram, facebook, twitter @mjfangirlblog My amazon storefont: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/mjfangirl...⁠ Patreon: ⁠  / mjfangirl  ⁠ Podcast on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music: “Club 30s with MJFANG...

In this episode of Club 30s , MJFangirl teams up with longtime friend Randall for a deep dive into Michael Jackson’s 2014 posthumous album Xscape . From unreleased vault tracks to Timbaland’s contemporary production, we break down the album’s creation, standout songs, chart performance, and how it compares to other posthumous projects. We also look at the fan reception, the infamous 2014 Billboard...

So grateful for the opportunity to chat with Big Al! It really meant a lot to have AL IN STUDIO- so I want to extend my gratitude to him for coming on the show to chat in person! :) In this episode, we dive into the incredible experiences of Big Al, Allan Scanlan, the amusement park and railroad manager at Michael Jackson's Neverland Valley Ranch. Over the course of his 15-year tenure, Big Al...

In this episode, we dive into the illustrious career of Hakim Abdulsamad, also known as Hakeem from the legendary 90s Motown group, The Boys. I really loved diving into Hakim's unique perspective on being a child star as well as the moments he shared about being with MJJ. Hakim is a celebrated artist, songwriter, and music producer. As a part of The Boys, Hakim and his brothers shot to stardom...

Legendary illusionist Franz Harary reflects on his 26-year friendship with Michael Jackson, sharing never-before-heard stories from the Victory and HIStory tours, working on magic for Neverland Ranch, and the advice Michael gave him that changed his life. In this in-depth interview, Franz takes us behind the scenes of designing illusions for the King of Pop, from their very first meeting to the tr...

If you're a Michael Jackson fan, this episode is a must-listen! I’m joined by Vernay and Ryan O’Neal — two superfans who’ve opened one of the largest Michael Jackson exhibits in the world : the MJJ5 Exhibit, now on display at the Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City. We talk about: How they started collecting rare Jackson 5 and Michael Jackson memorabilia What you’ll see inside the exhibit — including...

In this episode, MJfangirl discusses the growing acceptance of Michael Jackson studies as a serious academic field with Elizabeth Amisu, an author and PhD candidate in Michael Jackson studies. We dig into Amisu's book, 'The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson,' along with other recommended readings that examine Michael Jackson's artistic and cultural impact. Topics include the significance o...

In this special episode, MJFangirl dives deep into the influences that shaped the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, with the help of her dad, a lifelong music enthusiast. They explore the impact of legendary entertainers like Sammy Davis Jr., Jackie Wilson, and James Brown on Michael's career. Through personal anecdotes and rare clips, they paint a vivid picture of how these icons inspired Michael to...

In this episode, we talk to Chris Lacy about his article, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Michael Jackson's HIStory album. LINK: Michael Jackson’s ‘HIStory’ Turns 30: Scream. Survive. Smile. https://chrislacy1990.medium.com/michael-jacksons-history-turns-30-scream-survive-smile-3c6bb690c511 In honor of the 30th anniversary of HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I , we're diving deep into M...

Buy Justin Marlowe's book: Perfect Strangers: Echoes of a Black Suburban Youth https://amzn.to/43nSZA7 ✨ Join us all month long on MJFANGIRL as we honor Black Music Month with powerful conversations that celebrate the legacy, impact, and artistry of Michael Jackson. ✨ In this episode, we dive deep into Michael Jackson’s BAD era. Featuring special guest and author Justin Marlowe, we explore MJ's...

Today I am interviewing the amazing Eddie Garcia ! He danced with the King of Pop for years, was a principal dancer on the Bad and Dangerous tours and appeared in short films from Smooth Criminal to Speed Demon, and the Super Bowl. Now, Eddie Garcia shares what it was really like touring the world with Michael Jackson and MORE. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Dancing beside Michael Jackson: Meet Eddie Garcia 0...

Today we chat about some current news such as the WIZ coming back to theaters on May 18 and 21 here in the US, Heaven Can Wait trending, and we chat about some Dear Fangirl letters and give our advice to new fans. Submit a letter for Dear Fangirl: https://forms.gle/gSNHUf4sy3pn5idn8 Join our community of Michael Jackson fans at Club 30's https://www.patreon.com/mjfangirl ✩ New to mjfangirl TV?...

Join our community of Michael Jackson fans at Club 30's https://www.patreon.com/mjfangirl TIMESTAMPS: 0:30 BLACK JACKSON ESTATE PODCAST & RANDALL 5:00 PREMIERE OF REMEMBER THE TIME 10:30 TEDDY RILEY & NEW JACK SWING ON DANGEROUS 17:17 LYRICS & MEANING 19:45 INSPIRED BY DIANA ROSS32:00 PERFORMANCES OF REMEMBER THE TIME 33:50 REMEMBER THE TIME AT SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 38:00 TECHNOLOGY USED 40:00 EDDIE M...

This episode is a DEEP DIVE into Another Part of Me - a song and short film from Michael Jackson 's BAD Album. We will discuss the lyrics, the origin and recording, the short film, as well as live performances of the song on the Bad tour. ALSO- Will MJ make HISTORY again with a 2 part BIOPIC? Let's chat about this upcoming 2025 MICHAEL JACKSON MOVIE. The movie was originally to come out in April 2...

In this video, I talk about my experience almost meeting Michael Jackson. As a fan this was my close encounter with Michael Jackson with the exception of seeing him live in concert in 2001. I flew to Japan to meet Michael Jackson In 2006 when he was there for the Japan MTV Awards to receieve the Legend Award and I THOUGHT it was my MOMENT to meet the King of Pop... what could go wrong? Listen to m...

Listen to all of the unpopular opinions from Michael Jackson fans and mjfangirl and randall react to some of the wildest thoughts from, what the best Michael Jackson song is, is Michael Jackson Billie Jean overrated, the Michael Jackson Invincible album doesn't get enough love, to thoughts on the Liberian Girl music video. Follow Randall @ therocfiles and check him out on Lego Masters Season 2...

Join our community of Michael Jackson fans at Club 30's - www.patreon.com/mjfangirl Randall and mjfangirl discuss how Michael Jackson changed our lives. ✩ Contact & SocialsInstagram, facebook, twitter @mjfangirlblogMy amazon storefont: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mjfangirl... Patreon:   / mjfangirl   Podcast on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music: “Club 30s with MJFANGIRL- a Michael Jackson pod...

In today's episode we touch on a variety of topics, all about Michael Jackson. Check the timestamps below: 1:00 Introduction to new mjfangirl studio setup 4:08 Michael Jackson Movie Actors Nia Long, Kat Graham, Coleman Domingo, Joseph David Jones 16:20 Michael Jackson Got To Be There, Ben and More 34:29 Did Michael Jackson Manifest becoming the King of Pop? _________________ Contact & Soci...

Get Vincent’s Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3DjnexS ___________ TIMESTAMPS 0:33 Who is Vincent Paterson? Introduction2:10 Working on Beat it With Michael Jackson 6:10 Dancing as a Zombie in Thriller 8:50 Michael Jackson's Energy in Rehearsal 10:15 How Michael Jackson Learned Dance Choreography 16:45 Michael Jackson Improvising in Smooth Criminal 19:57 Inspiration behind Michael Jackson Lean 21:1...

Join our community of Michael Jackson fans at Club 30's https://www.patreon.com/mjfangirl this is a mini deep dive into the Michael Jackson song Childhood. where the video was recorded, the lyrical meaning of childhood and more!✩ Contact & SocialsInstagram, facebook, twitter @mjfangirlblog My amazon storefont: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mjfangirlblog Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Mjfangirl...

So excited to welcome Kristen and Benita of  @ThoseElvisGirls  to the show this week! Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley have much more in common than Lisa Marie Presley and being pop culture icons and KINGS (the King of Rock n Roll and the King of Pop). Both Elvis and Michael Jackson have fandoms that continue to grow and continue to invest millions of dollars each year in their posthumous art, ma...