About this podcast
Season 2 of "Reading Michael Jackson" offers a thorough reading and review of his 1988 autobiography "Moonwalk." As an author, former college English professor, and Michael Jackson fan, in each episode host Lena reads a section of the book, followed by an in-depth discussion. The goal of this podcast is to honor and appreciate Michael Jackson's legacy as an artist and human being by spending dedicated time with the writing he published throughout his life.
Season 1 covered Michael Jackson's book of poetry and reflections, "Dancing the Dream."
New episodes released every Tuesday.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 83 episodes
- S3x6 "Black or White" · 1 h 30 min · Season 3 Episode 6Though we have covered a number of amazing songs already, "Black or White" is the first of Michael's 13 number 1 hits that we are deep-diving into this season. As a mixed-genre…
- S3x5 "Things I Do For You" · 56 min · Season 3 Episode 5Michael Jackson's adult solo career is inarguably one of the greatest discographies of all time. However, his musical contributions extend far beyond those six iconic albums. In…
- S3x4 "Is it Scary?" · 1 h 0 min · Season 3 Episode 4Though Michael Jackson has long been associated with Halloween due to the popularity of "Thriller," he actually recorded several songs throughout his career that have a…
- S3x3: "Chicago 1945" · 45 min · Season 3 Episode 3According to the Songwriter's Hall of Fame, Michael wrote over 200 songs in his lifetime. However, so many of those songs have never been, and never will be heard. The rare…
- S3x2: "Another Part of Me" · 1 h 1 min · Season 3 Episode 2As one of Michael Jackson's most spiritual songs, the deep meaning of "Another Part of Me" can easily overlooked given its inaugural debut in Captain E.O. Though it's meaning…
- S3x1: "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" · 52 min · Season 3 Episode 1Kicking off our first episode of Season 3 is a deep-dive into arguably one of Michael's strongest album opener's: "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin.'" This high-energy song with it's…
- S3x0: Reading Michael Jackson's Lyrics - Season 3 Premiere · 19 min · Season 3After a post-biopic summer hiatus, "Reading Michael Jackson" is back with Season 3! Having already covered Michael's books in Seasons 1 and 2, this season we will focus on…
- BONUS: The Reason Behind Neverland and Michael Jackson's Humanitarian Legacy - 68th Birthday Celebration · 1 h 36 minIn this special bonus episode of Reading Michael Jackson, we celebrate Michael's 68th birthday with a deep dive into the true meaning behind the creation of his Neverland Ranch…
- BONUS: "We Had Him" by Maya Angelou - A June 25th Reading and Discussion in Honor of Michael Jackson · 52 minSeventeen years ago today Michael Jackson passed away and the world descended into a collective grief. Renowned poet Maya Angelou composed the poem "We Had Him" to honor…
- BONUS: How the Media Convinced You Michael Jackson Was Guilty + Recommendations for Understanding the Allegations · 1 h 8 minAs June 13th marks the anniversary of Michael Jackson being acquitted of all charges in his 2005 trial, this bonus episode of Reading Michael Jackson explores the ongoing media…
- S2x19 - Full Michael Biopic Review - Season 2 Finale Part 2 · 1 h 47 min · Season 2 Episode 19In this Part 2 of our Season Finale of Reading Michael Jackson, join me for a deep dive into the "Michael" biopic! After six trips to the theater I have a lot to say about this…
- S2x18 Season Finale PART 1 - Full Review of "Moonwalk" and Hopes for the Michael Jackson Biopic · 1 h 34 min · Season 2 Episode 16In this first part of our Season 2 Finale of Reading Michael Jackson, I offer a full, comprehensive review of "Moonwalk," the one and only autobiography Michael Jackson ever…
- S2x17 "Moonwalk" Ch. 6 Continued, p. 265-283 · 1 h 15 min · Season 2 Episode 17Announcement: I will be joining the Michael Jackson Book Club for a livestream event on Saturday April 18th on MJBC Events on Facebook. We will be discussing biographies about…
- S2x16 "Moonwalk" Ch. 6 Continued, p. 252-265 · 1 h 10 min · Season 2 Episode 16This week as we continue reading Chapter 6 of "Moonwalk," it becomes increasingly apparent that as this book winds down, we have a tremendous number of topics left to cover! In…
- S2x15 "Moonwalk" Chapter 6, p. 235-252 · 1 h 2 min · Season 2 Episode 15This week we kick off the final chapter of "Moonwalk," starting with Michael's recollection of the infamous "Pepsi burn," altering the course of his life forever. He also spends…
- S2x14 "Moonwalk" Ch. 5 Continued p. 205-231 · 1 h 35 min · Season 2 Episode 14To finish off Chapter 5, this week we take on an especially large chunk of Moonwalk. We kick off with Michael's detailed recollection of Motown 25 and the massive success he saw…
- S2x13 "Moonwalk" Chapter 5 Continued, p. 194-205 · 1 h 6 min · Season 2 Episode 13As we continue Chapter 5 of Moonwalk, Michael takes us through the creation of the entire album by sharing his intentions for writing Beat It and his vision for (and experience…
- S2x12 "Moonwalk" Chapter 5, p. 179-194 · 1 h 30 min · Season 2 Episode 9This week's episode of Reading Michael Jackson kicks off with a hefty intro covering topics of Michael's supposed "inexperience" with relationships, the recent passing of "She's…
- S2x11 - "Moonwalk" Ch. 4 Continued, p. 160-175 · 1 h 53 min · Season 2 Episode 11As we finish chapter 4 of Moonwalk, this extra long episode of Reading Michael Jackson goes deep into some of the most sensitive topics Michael discusses in his autobiography…
- S2x10 - "Moonwalk" Chapter 4, 145-160 · 57 minWe are officially over halfway through Season 2 as well as our reading and discussion of Moonwalk. With 2 months left until the release of the Michael Jackson biopic, we still…
