This week on Moontalkers, Josh is joined by Jarryl Fordham.

We break down the latest talk around Netflix cancelling MJ-related content, then kick off Part 1 of our retrospective on The Jacksons: An American Dream - the iconic mini-series that introduced a whole generation to the Jackson family story.

We discuss what the film got right, what it changed, the performances, the music, the drama, and why American Dream still holds such a special place in Michael Jackson fan culture.

In Episode 14 of Moontalkers, we’re joined by Jin Chohan, director of Trial by Media: The Michael Jackson Story, a three-part documentary exploring Michael Jackson, the media, pop culture, race, public perception, and the treatment of Black artists in America.

We talk about the return of MJ fever, the impact of the Michael movie, fan culture, media narratives, and why this feels like a major moment for Michael Jackson’s legacy.

Moontalkers Episode 13 is here, and we’re going FULL SPOILERS on the Michael movie.

We break down what worked, what didn’t, the performances, the story choices, the moments fans will love, and the parts that left us wanting more.

We enjoyed it… but did it truly do Michael justice?

Episode 12 of Moontalkers takes us to Berlin as we break down the Michael premiere through the eyes of fans who were actually there. We’re joined by Cyra, Eddi Goma, and Holly Laing to talk about the atmosphere, the build-up, what it was like being in the city for such a huge MJ moment, and all the reactions coming out of the event. From fan energy to first impressions, this is a proper on-the-ground Berlin premiere chat.

This week we will be looking at secretly recorded phone conversations dubbed by fans "The Glenda Tapes".

This week we get into Hannah’s “Showtime Act” Part 2 of her four-part series The Dark Side of Michael Jackson's: This Is It.

In Episode 9 of Moontalkers, we take a deep dive into one of the most uncomfortable and controversial questions in Michael Jackson history: did Diana Ross cross a line, or has their relationship been misunderstood for decades?

We break down the claims, the age gap, the public narratives, and the wider context around Diana Ross and Michael Jackson’s bond, looking at what people get wrong, what raises eyebrows, and why this debate still sparks strong reactions today.

This is a nuanced conversation about power, influence, fame, and the blurred lines that can exist in celebrity relationships.

In Moontalkers Episode 8, we rank Michael Jackson’s short films and put them into a full tier list — from the all-time classics to the most debated entries in his catalogue. From iconic visuals and legendary choreography to storytelling, impact, and replay value, we break down where MJ’s short films really belong.

In this episode of Moontalkers, we react to reports of kids suing the estate, revisit the ongoing Cascio family controversy, and round up the biggest MJ news stories right now.

From legal battles to old debates resurfacing, there’s a lot to get into.

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In this Moontalkers episode, we rank every Michael Jackson solo album and get into some serious debates… including the big one:

Off The Wall vs Thriller — which one is REALLY better? 👀🔥

From the Motown era to the later albums, we break down the classics, the hot takes, and the chaos 😂

In Episode 5 of Moontalkers, we break down some of the biggest Michael Jackson myths online and separate fact from fan fiction.

We look at the viral Neverland rumour, the MJ vs 2Pac debate, and the ongoing questions around MJ and Diana Ross.

Tommy Mottola has been mentioned in the Epstein files over 600 times.

Then we get into Hannah’s “Setting the Stage” (Part 1 of her four-part series The Dark Side of Michael Jackson: This Is It), breaking down the key moments leading up to This Is It, the challenges of making the documentary, and the big question: when is Part 3 coming?

The full Michael movie trailer is finally here and we’re breaking it down.

In this episode of Moontalkers, we react to the official trailer for Michael Jackson’s upcoming film and dive into the Michael album, including the controversy around the “Casio tracks.”

A new Michael movie teaser has dropped — and we’re breaking it down.

In this episode of Moontalkers, we react to the latest look at Michael Jackson’s upcoming biopic, share our personal MJ journeys, and Josh calls out Teddy Riley over claims that don’t add up.

This one gets heated.

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