![]() ![]() More popular and powerful than he’s ever been, he uses that cachet to create a music video that stands among his most personal and prescient works. 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. Think Twice is a co-production from Audible, Wondery, Prologue Projects, and Jigsaw Productions. We are thrilled at this opportunity to collaborate closely with our Audible colleagues.” He has a unique ability to dig into a story we all thought we knew and make us reevaluate it. Morgan Jones, Wondery head of commissioned Originals and an executive producer on the series, said, “Wondery has always wanted to work with Leon. The blend of thoughtful cultural commentary and riveting pop culture history makes Think Twice the perfect vehicle for a collaboration with our colleagues at Wondery.” In teaming up with established radio journalist Jay Smooth, these creators demonstrate the power of balanced reporting and musical storytelling. Rachel Ghiazza, Audible EVP, Head of US Content said, “Following the critical acclaim for the 2022 Audible Original Fiasco: The AIDS Crisis, Leon Neyfakh once again brings his journalistic chops and striking insight to listeners. 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.” 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. Jay Smooth said, “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. 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.” 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. 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. Leon Neyfakh said, “To me, Michael Jackson is the most interesting person who has ever lived. 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. 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. More than a decade since Michael Jackson’s death, his global influence continues to endure. All episodes of Think Twice release on Thursday, April 27 exclusively on Audible and ad-free for Prime members on the Amazon Music app. Produced by Prologue Projects and Jigsaw Productions, and presented by acclaimed journalist and podcaster Leon Neyfakh and hip-hop radio veteran Jay Smooth, the 10-episode audio series is a journalistic, 360-degree look at Jackson’s complicated legacy. ![]() NEWARK, New Jersey and CULVER CITY, California-April 18, 2023-Audible, Inc., the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, and Wondery, a premium podcast studio, today announced a new Original collaboration, Think Twice: Michael Jackson. ![]()
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