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, intelligence, and deep humanity. ✨ If you love Michael Jackson, the Jackson 5, or rare fan stories, this epi...
Oct 16, 2025•41 min•Ep. 49
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 concert experience (yes, I actually saw him LIVE 😭), and how my journey shifted from being a super...
Sep 28, 2025•43 min•Ep. 48
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 York City to meet Michael at the Invincible album signing —a once-in-a-lifetime moment that highlig...
Sep 15, 2025•57 min•Ep. 47
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 MJFANGIRL- a Michael Jackson podcast” Business Inquiries - hello@mjfangirl.com...
Sep 09, 2025•33 min•Ep. 46
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 Music Awards hologram performance, and what Xscape means for Michael’s overall legacy. Whether you ...
Aug 20, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 45
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 shares fascinating stories about managing the rides and daily operations at Neverland, his personal inte...
Aug 10, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 44
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 and were known for hits like 'Dial My Heart' and 'Lucky Charm.' Hakeem shares his experiences as a chil...
Aug 04, 2025•1 hr 6 min
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 trick that almost went horribly wrong. If you're a fan of Michael Jackson, live performance, or creati...
Jul 17, 2025•51 min•Ep. 42
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 Neverland Ranch flags , Tito’s guitar , and a custom MJ One sound system Their incredible stories of...
Jul 11, 2025•45 min
In this episode, MJfangirl discusses the growing acceptance of Michael Jackson studies as a serious academic field with Elizabeth Amisu, an author and PhD candidate in Michael Jackson studies. We dig into Amisu's book, 'The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson,' along with other recommended readings that examine Michael Jackson's artistic and cultural impact. Topics include the significance of Jackson's Oxford speech, the cultural and musical legacy he left behind, and the importance of ack...
Jul 02, 2025•53 min•Ep. 40
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 become a global sensation. Join us for an insightful journey through music history and discover the ...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 39
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 Michael Jackson’s most personal and politically charged album. Joined by writer Chris Lacy, we reflec...
Jun 13, 2025•53 min•Ep. 38
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 influences, his identity journey, and how BAD was more than a song, short film, and album... It was a ...
Jun 04, 2025•36 min•Ep. 37
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 01:50 – Eddie’s early career and Janet Jackson connections 04:00 – Almost cast in Captain EO at 14 06...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 36
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? Start here! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHSYTrP-eQsZwj1BhnilMph8JD32Ywn-W&feature=sharedhttp...
May 08, 2025•51 min•Ep. 35
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 MURPHY 46:00 THE MISSING HEADDRESS 56:35 BECOMING A CROSSOVER ARTIST & THE BLACK COMM...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 34
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 2025 and now it's been pushed to october 2025 and POSSIBLY will be a 2 part BIOPIC. Why will the Mich...
Apr 21, 2025•55 min•Ep. 33
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 my story of how i ALMOST met my hero, the one and only Michael Jackson. Watch my storytime of seeing ...
Apr 10, 2025•46 min•Ep. 32
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 *now streaming on HULU* ✩ Contact & SocialsInstagram, facebook, twitter @mjfangirlblogMy amazon sto...
Apr 07, 2025•27 min•Ep. 31
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 podcast”Business Inquiries - hello@mjfangirl.com...
Apr 04, 2025•29 min•Ep. 30
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 & Socials Instagram, facebook, twitter @mjfangirlblog My amazon storefont: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mjfangi...
Mar 31, 2025•42 min•Ep. 29
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 21:16 How Michael Jackson did the Lean 24:00 Original Ending of Smooth Criminal 26:30 Michael's Creative...
Mar 08, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 28
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 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music: “Club 30s with MJFANGIRL- a Michael Jackson podcast”...
Feb 26, 2025•11 min•Ep. 27
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, make visits to their hollywood stars, and more. In this video, we chat the impact that a biopic like the...
Feb 17, 2025•56 min•Ep. 26
Join our community of Michael Jackson fans at Club 30's https://www.patreon.com/mjfangirl ✩ Contact & Socials Instagram, facebook, twitter @mjfangirlblog My amazon storefont: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mjfangirlblog Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Mjfangirl Podcast on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music: “Club 30s with MJFANGIRL- a Michael Jackson podcast” Business Inquiries - hello@mjfangirl.com
Feb 10, 2025•18 min•Ep. 25
In this video, we discuss the latest rumors concerning the postponed release of the michael jackson biopic. ✩ 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 MJFANGIRL- a Michael Jackson podcast” Business Inquiries - hello@mjfangirl.com...
Feb 07, 2025•17 min
In this episode I am joined by Chris Lacy, journalist and hip-hop choreographer, to share our fan made Michael Jackson playlists. This playlist of Michael Jackson songs includes songs he never performed live, rare MJ tracks that were not released as singles, and tracks that we believe are underrated Michael Jacksons songs in general. We include tracks like Buttercup by the Jackson 5, Morphine by Michael Jackson, Why You Wanna Trip on Me and MORE! ‘Smooth Criminal’ Is Michael Jackson’s Best Short...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 23
The best and the worst Michael Jackson remixes- let's chat about them all. We also discuss this rumor that Michael Jackson did not like remixes, why he didn't like remixes, and what the greatest FAN MADE MIXES are. We discuss the Michael Jackson remix album, Blood on the Dance Floor History in the Mix, as well as Michael Jackson remixes and rarities you may have never heard. Let us know in the comments about your favorite mixes today! Follow Randall @therocfiles Stream Lego Masters Season 2 on H...
Feb 06, 2025•51 min
in today's episode we discuss Michael Jackson business deals, Michael Jackson the business man, and Michael Jackson business empire. Michael Jackson was not some fairytale peter pan figure, he was also a business man that made some key strategic moves that helped elevate him as an entertainer and as a career public figure. Michael Jackson not only purchased the Beatles AKA Sony ATV catalog but also purchased songs to give them back to other black artists ✩ Contact & Socials Instagram, facebo...
Jan 17, 2025•19 min
Michael Jackson's stranger in moscow is arguably his most autobiographical song. let's take a deep dive into stranger in moscow and talk about Michael Jackson and his creative process in writing this song. ✩ Contact & Socials Instagram, facebook, twitter @mjfangirlblog My amazon storefont: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mjfangirlblog Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Mjfangirl Podcast on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music: “Club 30s with MJFANGIRL- a Michael Jackson podcast” Business Inquiries -...
Jan 14, 2025•10 min
