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

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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What was Michael Jackson really like in person? Today I sit down with my longtime friend Arus Tee, who went from being a fan watching him on TV, to meeting Michael Jackson multiple times. Honestly- any fan's dream come true! From visits to Neverland Ranch, to supporting him through the 2005 trial, to conversations at Hotel Bel-Air, Arus shares unforgettable stories, including a famous photo of Michael holding her picture.If you've ever wondered what Michael was like away from the stage, this conversation offers a rare fan perspective filled with personal memories, behind-the-scenes stories, and heartfelt moments that continue to inspire fans today.

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Today I'm joined by Mani Niall, Michael Jackson's first private chef, for a fascinating conversation about the Victory Tour, life on the road, and the personal moments fans rarely get to hear about. Mani shares about his start as a chef, working at the Golden Temple Restaurant, how one phone call from Michael changed the course of his life, what it was like preparing meals for the King of Pop, and the story behind some of Michael's favorite foods.We also dive into Mani's unforgettable memories of Disneyland with Michael, behind-the-scenes stories from the Victory Tour, Michael's kindness and gratitude, and what he was really like away from the spotlight. Cooking for Paul McCartney, appearing in Life Magazine, and so much more.

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