club 30's with mjfangirl- a Michael Jackson Fan Podcast

Big Al was the amusement park manager at Neverland Valley Ranch, and in this episode, he answers YOUR questions about Michael Jackson, Neverland, and his unforgettable memories from working at the ranch.
We talk about Michael riding the Neverland steam train, the music he chose for the property, his love of animals, the alligator he named “Big Al,” and the hilarious story of Big Al nearly mistaking Johnny Depp for a trespasser!
He also shares a surprising Christmas Eve phone call from Michael, memories of making Michael laugh, and more personal stories from his years at Neverland Valley Ranch.
If you watched my first conversations with Big Al, this episode takes the story even further. And if you're new here, you're in for a fascinating firsthand perspective from someone who experienced an important chapter of Michael Jackson history up close. Enjoy and please share this video and LIKE it too :)

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Cindy is a lifelong Michael Jackson fan and the creator behind  @MJ80sArchive  where she shares rare footage and memories from one of the most exciting eras in Michael Jackson history. In this episode, Cindy and I discuss what it was really like to be a Michael Jackson fan during the height of Michael Mania in the 1980s, from spending time outside Havenhurst and meeting Michael multiple times to attending the Captain EO premiere, and being invited on stage with Michael during the Bad Tour.We also look at Cindy’s Michael Jackson autograph collection, following Michael’s career throughout the 1980s, and the experiences that made being a Michael Jackson fan during that time so unforgettable. if you experienced Michael Mania yourself, this episode will bring back plenty of memories. Enjoy and please share this video and LIKE it too :)Follow  @MJ80sArchive  on all platforms for more rare Michael Jackson footage, history, and memories.Subscribe to mjfangirl for more exclusive interviews, Michael Jackson history, deep dives, and conversations celebrating the life, artistry, and legacy of Michael Jackson.

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Big Al was the amusement park manager at Neverland Valley Ranch, where he spent years helping bring Michael Jackson’s vision for the amusement park and rides part of the property to life. In this episode, Big Al and I go beyond Neverland as we discuss his thoughts on the Michael Jackson biopic, his memories of Michael’s longtime head of security Bill Bray, seeing Michael Jackson perform live in concert, Neverland Valley Ranch events, and the circumstances surrounding his short termination from Neverland.We also talk about what it was really like to be part of Michael Jackson’s world and revisit even more stories from Big Al’s unforgettable experiences. If you watched my first conversations with Big Al, this episode takes the story even further. And if you're new here, you're in for a fascinating firsthand perspective from someone who experienced an important chapter of Michael Jackson history up close. Enjoy and please share this video and LIKE it too :)

Previous Episodes with Big Al:
Big Al 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgWmq5DqieE
Big Al 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UXy7O2-KlM
Big Al 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJBVPQ7MCC8
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What was it like teaching Michael Jackson to moonwalk? Geron Caszper Canidate is the dancer and choreographer who taught Michael the backslide, which became later known as the moonwalk, one of the most iconic dance moves in music history.
On today's episode, Caszper takes me behind the scenes of his relationship with Michael and shares what it was like teaching one of the greatest performers of all time. We talk about Michael’s incredible ability to learn, his dedication to dance, and what made him so different from everyone else. We also talk about Michael’s BAD video choreography, Beat It, and Smooth Criminal.

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What made Michael Jackson’s AURA so different?
Today I sit down with dancer, performer, and recording artist Ricko Baird to talk about dancing alongside Michael Jackson in MJ & Friends and You Rock My World, portraying him on the West End in Thriller Live, and the lasting influence Michael Jackson has had on his career.
We also discuss the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, what it means for a new generation discovering Michael Jackson’s music and legacy, and how Ricko’s experience with Michael continues to inspire him as he creates his own music.
Ricko performs his track “Excited” from his latest EP, "Frequency", giving us a look at his artistry today.

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