*We caught up with acclaimed journalist and podcaster Leon Neyfakh and hip-hop radio veteran Jay Smooth to speak about the new Audible and Wondery’s latest collaboration, “Think Twice: Michael Jackson.”
Neyfakh and Smooth host the 10-episode audio series that is now available on Audible and ad-free for Prime members on the Amazon Music app. “Think Twice: Michael Jackson” is a journalistic, 360-degree look at Jackson’s complicated legacy.
Per the press release, “Think Twice: Michael Jackson is an exploration of the King of Pop’s life and impact—and an investigation into his staying power in the face of disturbing allegations. In this 10-part series, journalists Leon Neyfakh and Jay Smooth bring you a new perspective on the Jackson story, based on dozens of original interviews with people who watched it unfold from up close.”
In a statement, Neyfakh said, “To me, Michael Jackson is the most interesting person who has ever lived. But what Jay and I realized as we dove into this project was that his story is not just about him, but everyone he influenced with his art, and everyone connected to his tortured personal life. It’s also about the moral calculations we make as consumers of culture, as we decide for ourselves what to believe and what to look away from. Collaborating with Audible and Wondery on this journalistic exploration of Michael’s life and legacy has given me a better, deeper understanding of why this singular artist still matters, and more broadly, how American pop culture works.”
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Smooth added, “When Leon reached out to me about collaborating on a Michael Jackson documentary series, I won’t lie, I was equal parts intrigued and alarmed. But as we both agreed to be up front about our own complex feelings on Michael’s legacy, and let that guide our process of gathering all these different voices and perspectives, I quickly came to see just how rich and rewarding this show would become. Both as a fresh look back at the Michael Jackson story, and even more so as a way to understand—through Michael’s life and afterlife—how our world and culture evolved around him.”
“Think Twice” is a thoroughly engaging, extremely eye-opening audio series that presents completing evidence, research, and testimony from Jackson insiders that will make you re-think your position on some of the music star’s controversies.
EUR’s Ny MaGee spoke exclusively with Neyfakh and Smooth about why they wanted to dig into Jackson’s journey and reevaluate his rise to stardom. Watch our conversation via the clip below.
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