074: J Q&A

As Q’s off gallivanting around Europe with The Hubs, Jamon takes the reigns for his first ever solo Q&A episode. With a record-breaking 47 questions to get through, topics range from the state of the Estate, to unreleased Michael Jackson material, to Quincy Jones recent defamatory comments on Michael Jackson. Thank-you to all those listeners who submitted questions. It won’t be long until The MJCast kicks off Season Four, but until then, we hope this episode tides you over!Lachlan Bradbury (email)1) What inspired you to pursue a career in education as a history teacher?2) What were your impressions and/or memories of Moonwalker when you first saw it?3) What do you think is the best part about being a Michael Jackson fan?4) How optimistic are you about the future of Michael Jackson product releases? That is to say, on the recent developments on Thriller 3D, the prospect of Ghosts and other Jackson films receiving restorations and high-definition releases etc.5) How did you ‘break into’ the Michael Jackson fan community, and what advice would you give new fans who wish to engage with local fan communities?Louis La Roche (email)6) If Michael was still alive today, what would he make of the scandals surrounding two of his former ‘friends’ Donald Trump and R Kelly?Carley Swan (email)7) If The MJCast had started while MJ was still here, which year would you have started it and why?8) How long does it take you to edit a show?9) What are you most proud of about The MJCast?Michael Wilson (email)10) Any chance you guys will get Rodney Jerkins on the show? Invincible is the only album we barely know anything about. Would love his insight into those sessions.Ashley White (email)11) What is your favourite MJ interview(s)?12) What is your favourite 3T song(s)?Chris Lacy (email)13) Name an artist/band/producer you wish Michael Jackson collaborated with in his lifetime. What would that song or album sound and feel like?14) If the Estate were to construct a proper 30th anniversary tribute to Michael Jackson’s Dangerous album, what features should they include?15) What, if anything, can the fans do to build a healthier relationship with the Estate to ensure we collectively present Michael’s artistry in the best way possible?Rachael Tyler (email)16) Justin Timberlake has been announced as the performer for the halftime show of Super Bowl LII. How do you think this will play out?