The MJCast 169: I’m Going to Have to Start Selling Some Organs

Jamon Bull welcomes back MJCast co-founder Q, along with frequent show guest Shawn Shackelford, MJ Radio’s Jason Garcia, and YouTuber Hannah Savage for a big fan chat around news and updates in the world of Michael Jackson. They discuss the announcement of a new docuseries and album for The Jacksons, MJ birthday celebrations in Vegas, recent “wins” by the Estate, including acquiring Steve Porcaro’s music rights, defeating Katherine Jackson in court, and a California judge ruling against Robson and Safechuck in allowing access to past court files, updates on Taj Jackson’s journey to defend his uncle’s legacy, recent and upcoming fan events, and much more. Lots of major news items happened in the days immediately following the recording of this episode. The MJCast will be releasing a follow-up episode soon to address new developments.

This episode was edited by Charlie Carter.

Discussion Topics
• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:05:12 - Linda Deutsch has passed away at age 80.
• 00:10:46 - A new Jacksons docu-series and album are in the works.
• 00:23:39 - Don’t stop till Kamala Harris is president.
• 00:43:17 - Michael Jackson’s estate hosts a 66th birthday celebration, including an uninspiring Vegas event (with zero news on the biopic).
• 00:52:51 - It’s over for Katherine Jackson vs The Estate.
• 01:10:05 - IPSO rejects Taj Jackson’s complaint.
• 01:12:24 - Taj Jackson has launched Righting HIStory website.
• 01:27:19 - Judge says no to use the precedent criminal case files.
• 01:35:24 - Steve Porcaro is selling his music rights to the Estate.
• 01:40:02 - Jamon and Q, are you going?!
• 01:46:01 - Kingvention coming to LA on October 12 (Elise will be there).
• 01:51:59 - Heal LA has been doing King of Popcorn movie nights this year (Elise attended June date), and will be doing This Is Thriller in October.
• 01:56:37 - The return of Fuzzball?
• 02:02:04 - Glendale’s Mayor declares Michael Jackson Remembrance Day.
• 02:05:38 - Wrap-up

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