Think Twice: Michael Jackson

By: Leon Neyfakh
Narrated by: Leon Neyfakh, Jay Smooth
Listen for free

Historical Music
Show more Show less
activate_Holiday_promo_in_buybox_DT_T2
Episodes
  • Episode 1: Is This Scary?

    Episode 1: Is This Scary?
    Apr 27 2023

    It’s 1993 and Michael Jackson is on top of the world: receiving lifetime achievement awards, appearing at Bill Clinton’s inaugural gala, performing at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. More popular and powerful than he’s ever been, he uses that caché to create a music video that stands among his most personal and prescient works. Then everything falls apart.

    You can find a list of books, articles, and documentaries we used in our research at bit.ly/ThinkTwiceMJ
    Show more Show less
    47 mins
  • Episode 2: All Children, Except One, Grow Up

    Episode 2: All Children, Except One, Grow Up
    Apr 27 2023

    As news breaks of the first sexual abuse allegations against Michael, reporters scramble to dig up any information they can while Michael Jackson’s PR machine battles to control the narrative. Meanwhile, a by-the-book LAPD detective struggles to investigate the case in the midst of the frenzy.

    You can find a list of books, articles, and documentaries we used in our research at bit.ly/ThinkTwiceMJ
    Show more Show less
    56 mins
  • Episode 3: Big Boy

    Episode 3: Big Boy
    Apr 27 2023

    Michael Jackson’s childhood, or lack thereof, is cited constantly in the conversation around his relationships with children. In this episode, we go back to Michael’s earliest days in Gary, Indiana, where he grows up under the domineering hand of his father while he and his brothers take the local music scene by storm in search of a better life.

    You can find a list of books, articles, and documentaries we used in our research at bit.ly/ThinkTwiceMJ
    Show more Show less
    51 mins

Enjoy the Trailer of Think Twice

Think Twice: Michael Jackson
Trailer
-0.00
  • Think Twice: Michael Jackson
  • Trailer
News and Nonfiction Get the stories beyond the headlines

About the Host

Leon Neyfakh is the host of Fiasco and co-creator of Slow Burn. Before starting Prologue Projects, he was a reporter for Slate, The Boston Globe, and The New York Observer. He is the author of the book The Next Next Level.

About the Host

Jay Smooth is a cultural commentator best known for his Ill Doctrine video blog. He is also the founder of New York City's longest-running hip hop radio program, WBAI's Underground Railroad.

What listeners say about Think Twice: Michael Jackson

Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    127
  • 4 Stars
    12
  • 3 Stars
    9
  • 2 Stars
    6
  • 1 Stars
    14
Performance
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    123
  • 4 Stars
    18
  • 3 Stars
    5
  • 2 Stars
    5
  • 1 Stars
    11
Story
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    121
  • 4 Stars
    13
  • 3 Stars
    7
  • 2 Stars
    5
  • 1 Stars
    17

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.com reviews

Amazon reviews
Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for David K. Jackson

Fantastic!

Insight I’ve never heard before and I’m a HUGE MJ/Jacksons fan! Great Work! This is my first rating ever because I want audible to keep up the great work with these docuseries!

Report this

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

2 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Amazon Customer

very good

very good - provided unique perspectives and did a great job of revealing the man behind the curtain.

Report this

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for booglarizer

Excellent

I think the podcast is very well done, MJ was an amazing performer, and he was also a mentally disturbed sexual predator of children.

Report this

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Placeholder

Great podcast

This podcast was really interesting and well done! Leon Neyfakh is amazing and this podcast is up to his other work. Well researched. Jay Smooth also quite good. Really enjoyed listening!

Report this

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Paul Teas

Just an excellent podcast

They did such a great job grappling with some really hard subject matter in an informative and entertaining way. Such a fascinating podcast and I'm sad I finished it!

Report this

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Stephanie Walden

Well Done!

Riveting, in-depth analysis of an icon without judgment. Exactly how it should be. They covered the good, the bad and the ugly with a focus on how MJ fought for control over his life and art and the impact it had over both his success and demise. It was a fascinating dissection of the man vs. the myth. I truly appreciated how much care the narrators took in remaining unbiased while giving more than two sides of the story. It definitely made me think twice about my own opinions. I'd like to believe that was their intent. Looking forward to their next collaboration.

Report this

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

4 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    2 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    4 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Bagg

Is it meant to sound like spontaneous conversation

Seems like it's meant to sound like spontaneous conversation, but it sounds totally scripted/awkward to my ears.

Report this

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

2 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Benjamin

Moving

I was absolutely captured by this from the first episode. I am a Michael Jackson fan, but like many others had to find my way through the noise to decide what I believed was the truth. This podcast is very well balanced.

Report this

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Allison Smith

Nice Balance of Art and Artist

Refreshing to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly. I thought I had heard it all but there are some surprises in here. Really enjoyable listen. Would even listen again.

Report this

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for John F. Bagwell

Way to stay non biased

I really didn’t want to hear this story. I was a big fan and a kid when he died. Never wanted to it to be true. Y’all showed a great light on it without pushing anything

Report this

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!