Just when we thought 2026 was going to be all about the excitement surrounding the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, the MJ universe reminded us that drama never stays away for long.
In early January, a wave of unreleased Michael Jackson material surfaced online and we’re not talking about just one or two rough demos. This was a full-on flood: unheard tracks, song snippets, alternate takes, and instrumentals that appear to have come straight from the legendary Michael Jackson vault. As always with anything “new” connected to Michael, the fan community lit up instantly. Within hours, clips were circulating across social media, fan forums were in overdrive, and debates kicked off about authenticity, quality, and what this all means.
In Episode 38, Charlotte and Pez are joined once again by special guest Maicon Venâncio from Brazil to break it all down. And trust us, there’s a LOT to unpack.
In this episode they discuss where they may have come from, why the Estate aren’t doing more to prevent leaks and what we like and dislike from what’s been released and what should happen in the future.
So what should happen next? That’s where the discussion gets really passionate. Should the Estate officially release carefully curated projects built around this material? Should certain recordings remain locked away out of respect for Michael’s standards? And how can fans balance their hunger for new content with respect for the artist’s legacy?
One thing’s for sure: heading into the biopic year, the spotlight on Michael Jackson has never been brighter and these leaks have only turned up the intensity. Episode 38 is a must-listen for anyone trying to make sense of the chaos, celebrate the magic, and protect the legacy all at once.
