Will "Burn This Disco Out" live up to its nihilistic promises, or will Yaxzon Jackson have to set fire to the disco, the DJ, the record player, the Off The Wall LP, and what's left of YJ Season 2. Who will survive and who will Steam Beat and Rod Blast the ALF Pogs in the Mail Crypt? If you have any interest in finding out the answers to at least one of those questions, you should listen to our final regular episode of Season 2. Rollie has some Ratings Remorse. James addresses vicious rumors that...
Feb 19, 2016
Time travel with Rollie, James, and John Quincy Adams to 1979, the year everyone and their Aunt Dee Dee recorded a version of "It's the Falling in Love." Maybe the trip will help you form an opinion about the penultimate track from Off the Wall . Maybe you'll have a chance to ask Quincy Jones some questions in person (if you remember what the questions are). Maybe you'll end up recording your own version! Whatever you end up doing, just make sure to come back to 2016 in time for the final episod...
Feb 10, 2016
If Michael can't help it, and Quincy Jones can't help it, and Stevie Wonder can't help it, and Susaye Greene, final member of the Supremes, can't help it, then the Yaxzon Jackson Podcast is going to have to step in and help it... Once we talk about about a bunch of other stuff first--anniversaries, release dates, and of course, a letter from the coveted mail closet. Don't forget that you can help us help Michael help it by participating in the conversation via the comment section, or on Twitter,...
Feb 03, 2016
Yaxzon Jackson would like to slow things down for a minute and give you an episode that sounds like a heartfelt ballad. *Cues strings* *Turns lights down* *?????* *PROFIT!!!!!!* Well, OK, this episode isn't a ballad, but there may be an emotional breakdown or two by the end. Lots of rhetorical questions today! Help us answer them, Yaxzon Jacksonites! *Cries* "She’s Out of My Life" Track 07 - Off the Wall - 1979 (approximate episode length: 1hr 37min) Download on Archive.org Subscribe on iTunes F...
Jan 13, 2016
"Hey, what happened to episodes 19 and 20?" you're probably saying. Well, special guest episodes can take a little extra time to cook up, so we decided to skip slightly ahead instead of causing you Yaxzon withdrawals. If you want to be a strict chronologist, you are free to file this episode away in your collection until the others are complete. We won't be mad. A quick spoiler though: there will be no spoilers about tracks 4 or 5 in this episode, so there's no real harm in listening to us talk ...
Dec 19, 2015
How off the wall is "Off the Wall" off Off the Wall ? You could spend four minutes listening to the song and answer that question yourself, or you could spend an hour and three quarters listening to the Yaxzon Jackson Boys attempt to answer it. You know which option we're going to recommend, party people, so get comfortable and click the boogie down button down below. "Off the Wall" Track 05 - Off the Wall - 1979 (approximate episode length: 1hr 44min) Download the mp3 on Archive.org Subscribe o...
Dec 12, 2015
The Yaxzon Jackson Podcast welcomes back C. LeMar McLean to talk about “Get on the Floor,” his favorite track from his favorite Michael Jackson album. This episode is jam-packed to the rafters, but don't worry, there are no Star Wars spoilers in attendance tonight. Speaking of not speaking about Star Wars , James Greene, Jr.'s eBook Star Wars Ruined My Life is now out there for the masses to read. And for more vintage LeMar, check out Breakfast in Bed , a webseries about romance and wrestling th...
Dec 04, 2015
While you've been out partying and listening to other podcasts, Superproducer James Groove Jr. and Concertmaster Rolmajesty Hatch have been twerking day and night to bring you this episode. What will the fellas think of Michael Jackson's second original composition on the album? Will their opinions be as different as Morris Day and M. Night Shyamalan or as similar as Susan Dey and Suge Knight? Or both? Find out today... on the internet! Speaking of the 'net, if you aren't already following Yaxzo...
Dec 01, 2015
MJ and QJ may have been comfortable outsourcing their songwriting duties to "Hot" Rod Temperton for this track, but Rollie and James are responsible enough to handle podcasting about it all on their own. And what a yaxzon-packed episode this is--our two hosts actually disagree about thing or two! So relax and lay back as they yax about Jack, son. We'll be back after Thanksgiving to tackle track 3. See you then. "Rock With You" Track 02 - Off The Wall - 1979 (approximate episode length: 1hr 26min...
Nov 18, 2015
Finally, the Yax has come bax to collect tax on these Jax trax. “Don’t Stop ‘Til Get Enough was the first single officially offered off of Off the Wall , so it seems like the logical, structurally-mandated place to begin Season 2 of our little podcast. We’re aware of some audio issues that are present only when the episodes are streamed in a Chrome browser, but aren’t aware of how to fix it yet, so for now, either ignore those strange pops, or switch over to another browser. Of course, you can a...
Nov 15, 2015
The highly-anticipated second season of Yaxzon Jackson has finally arrived! Join us as we catch up with each other and announce the subject of the next batch of Michael Jackson analyses. As always, you can communicate your thoughts to us on Twitter ( @yaxzonjackson ), via email (yaxzonjackson@gmail.com), in the Disqus forum below, or regular old telepathy (freak). Off the Wall - 1979 10 Tracks, 42:28 (approximate episode length: 1hr 8min) Download on Archive.org Subscribe on iTunes...
Nov 01, 2015
Put on your safety boots because we have finally reached the most dangerous track on Dangerous... "Dangerous." The song itself isn't very dangerous, it just signals that Yaxzon Jackson has now passed into a realm of the unknown. How will we wrap up our coverage of this album? What Michael Jackson project will we dive into next? Will there be questions marks? Keep an eye on this space or find us on twitter ( @yaxzonjackson ) for answers. "Dangerous" Track 14 - Dangerous - 1991 (approximate episod...
Nov 26, 2014
On this episode, the YJ team wrestles with how to approach judging and rating Michael's emotional tribute to Ryan White, the youngster who died of AIDS in 1990. It's a semi-nude battle royal of music criticism featuring the King of Pop, and you can listen to it right now on the Psychic Friends Network for the low price of $0.00! "Gone Too Soon" - Track 13 - Dangerous - 1991 (approximate episode length, 2hr 7min) Download on Archive.org Subscribe on iTunes * This episode was accidentally recorded...
Nov 21, 2014
For those keeping the faith that Yaxzon Jackson would return to a two-host format with no guests, your prayers have been answered. For those keeping the faith for another guest for Rollie and James to focus on instead of their incessant non-Michael Jackson-related patter, you can go ahead and keep keeping that faith, kid. Also, word up! "Keep The Faith" - Track 12 - Dangerous - 1991 (approximate episode length: 1hr 48min) Download on Archive.org Subscribe on iTunes...
Nov 13, 2014
Beethoven, Keiko the Whale, and Jesus Christ did not return our phone calls, so instead we had schpeschial guescht Kirk Howle of The Schlock Treatment Podcast join us to discuss MJ's epic (read: long) theme from Free Willy in what will surely be an epic (read: long) episode of Yaxzon Jackson. It's a whale of a show! It's a killer whale of a show!! It's a free killer whale of a show!!! "Will You Be There" - Track 11 - Dangerous - 1991 (approximate episode length: 2hr 30min) Download on Archive.or...
Nov 07, 2014
This special episode features special guest C. LeMar McLean of Marz Daily Media discussing special guest guitarist Slash's contributions to this Michael Jackson tune that is very special (in New Zealand). Is the dark and bitter "Give in to Me" misogynistic, a work, or just lazy songwriting? Listen to Episode X to find out about finding out. "Give in to Me" - Track 10 - Dangerous - 1991 (approximate episode length: 1hr 58min) Download on Archive.org Listen on iTunes...
Oct 29, 2014
Guess who's back. Have you guessed yet. Was I referring to Michael Jackson or was I referring to Yaxzon Jackson. Are you wondering why neither Michael nor Yaxzon Jackson uses question marks anymore. Do we really need all that punctuation. What's your favorite MJ song anyway. Is it "Who Is It." "Who Is It" - Track 09 - Dangerous - 1991 (approximate episode length - 1hr 45min) Download on Archive.org Listen on iTunes...
Oct 23, 2014
This time around we cover Dangerous ' first and only #1 US single which was backed by a controversial video with an epic premiere. Our episode concentrates mainly on the studio track, but we welcome a deeper discussion of the video in our Tumblr comments section. We're also keeping our eyes peeled on Twitter for your thoughts and questions thoughts using #yaxzonjackson . Without further adieu, EAT THIS... "Black or White" - Track 08 - Dangerous - 1991 (approximate episode length: 2hr 12min) Down...
Oct 17, 2014
Last week's star-studded episode raised approximately 9.8 mijillion bitcoins for the Yaxzon Jackson Foundation, which was founded to stop Rollie and James from arguing in front of all the world's children. Please share this episode with as many friends as you can because there's obviously still a long way to go! Also, if anyone can solve the show's iTunes problems, please speak up in the Tumblr comment section and be rewarded with virtual hugs (approximate value: zero bitcoins). "Heal the World"...
Oct 10, 2014
This week, the Yaxzon Jackson podcast dives into a deeper cut from Dangerous . Is it a hidden gem from multi-instrumentalist Teddy Riley or just dated 90s filler? The results may not shock you at all! Also the YJ team brings back its wildly popular segment "Interruption by a Mail Delivery." Oh, and look, a comment section! "Can't Let Her Get Away" - Track 06 - Dangerous - 1991 (approximate episode length: 1hr 38min) Download on Archive.org Download on iTunes...
Oct 03, 2014
Do you remember the time when we recorded this episode of Yaxzon Jackson and then immediately uploaded it to Archive.org then linked to it on Tumblr which triggered an update on the Feedburner page which is how the podcast eventually ended up on iTunes which you listened to on the beach in Spain? Do you? "Remember the Time" - Track 5 - Dangerous - 1991 (approximate episode length: 1hr 44min) Download on Archive.org Download on iTunes...
Sep 26, 2014
Yaxz-n-Effect is back to discuss this horn-y Michael Jackson cut. Is it dangerous? Is it generic? Or is it something in between? Feel free to share your opinions at YaxzonJackson@gmail.com so we can make our episodes longer and longer! "She Drives Me Wild" - Track 4 - Dangerous - 1991 (approximate episode length: 1hr 48min) Download on Archive.org Download on iTunes...
Sep 19, 2014
There's something we have to say to you. If you promise, you'll understand. We cannot contain ourselves when in your presence (though we managed to cut it off at the 2-hour mark). We're so humble. Download us. Don't hide our love. Boyz II Men. Send love mail to YaxzonJackson@gmail.com "In The Closet" - Track 3 - Dangerous - 1991 (approximate episode length: 2hr) Download on Archive.org Download on iTunes...
Sep 11, 2014
The song title may not end with a question mark, but the Yaxzon Jackson crew has all the answers on this slimmer and trimmer second episode. You may continue (or start) contacting us at YaxzonJackson@gmail.com or check out on iTunes now that we're an officially approved podcast, and of course, thanks for listening as we continue to work out the audio kinks. "Why You Wanna Trip On Me" - Track 2 - Dangerous - 1991 (approximate episode length: 1hr 33min) Download on Archive.org Subscribe on iTunes ...
Sep 05, 2014
On what would be Michael Jackson's 56th birthday, we present the first official episode of the Yaxzon Jackson podcast. We're aware of some audio problems, so bear with us as we work to correct that in subsequent episodes. There's a comment system at the bottom of each tumblr post, or feel free to contact us at YaxzonJackson@gmail.com . Thanks for listening. "Jam" Track 01 - Dangerousl - 1991 (approximate episode length: 1hr 51min) Download the mp3 on Archive.org Subscribe on iTunes Follow on Twi...
Aug 29, 2014
