Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Humanitarian - The Real Michael Jackson
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| Witnessing the King’s Compassion - with Jimmy Van Norman | 18 Dec 2025 | 00:30:19 | |
Jimmy Van Norman was Michael Jackson’s bodyguard for over a decade and went on to work for the king of pop at his Neverland home. In this episode Jimmy, who also worked with Madonna, Justin Timberlake, and Taylor Swift, is brutally honest and tells us of a caring, gentle Michael that gave so much of himself to all those around him. You can connect with Jimmy HERE Get the book "Humanitarian - The Real Michael Jackson" HERE Watch the documentary HERE HumanitarianMJ Twitter | |||
| Kindness Matters - with Mallory Cyr | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:28:12 | |
Mallory Cyr is a young lady who works with Children & Youth with Special Healthcare Needs. She has done a lot of work for Disability Justice & Health Equity, but Mallory also has an interesting story from the early 90’s that Michael Jackson fans might be interested to hear. The story features briefly in my book “Humanitarian – The Real Michael Jackson.” In 1993, Michael Jackson sent a letter and a donation to an 8-year-old Mallory Cyr, who suffered from microvillus inclusion disease, which limited her ability to eat. She received intravenous feedings. Michael responded to a letter-writing campaign organized by school children for Mallory. In his letter, he wrote "I am sending you all my loving and caring, Mallory, along with the enclosed gift, which I hope will help nourish you and keep you strong." The donation amount was undisclosed. Mallory so graciously agreed to tell us about her story, so after a lengthy break from the podcast, I hope you enjoy this new episode… You can connect with Mallory HERE Get the book "Humanitarian - The Real Michael Jackson" HERE Watch the documentary HERE HumanitarianMJ Twitter | |||
| I danced for Michael Jackson - with Raphael Recht | 28 Jul 2023 | 00:32:04 | |
As seen on page 93 of my book “Humanitarian – The Real Michael Jackson,” in November of 1996, Michael Jackson visited Melbourne, Australia on his HIStory tour and arranged for busloads of sick patients from The Royal Children's Hospital” to visit him at his hotel and attend his concerts free of charge. Cystic Fibrosis sufferer Raphael Recht was a lucky fan that got to dance for Michael, go backstage and spend time with Michael and his entourage while in Melbourne. In this episode, Raph tells an amazing story about Michael asking him to go on tour and gifting him the first ever PlayStation in Australia. Connect with Raphael on Facebook Listen to Raphael’s Life Expectancy album Donate to Cystic Fibrosis Australia Donate to The Royal Childrens Hospital Connect with the HumanitarianMJ Facebook HERE Connect with the HumanitarianMJ Instagram HERE Connect with the HumanitarianMJ Twitter HERE Connect with Paul Dwyer’s Instagram HERE Connect with Paul Dwyer’s Twitter HERE | |||
| Michael Jackson's gift in a time of crisis - with Charles White | 15 Jul 2023 | 00:29:11 | |
Charles White was a student at Cleveland Elementary College in Stockton in 1989 when the school came under attack by a man with a gun, killing 5 students and wounding over 30 more. The story is mentioned on page 39 of my book “Humanitarian – The Real Michael Jackson.” Show your support: https://clevelandschoolremembers.org/ Buy the book “Humanitarian – The Real Michael Jackson” HERE Connect with the HumanitarianMJ Facebook HERE Connect with the HumanitarianMJ Instagram HERE Connect with the HumanitarianMJ Twitter HERE Connect with Paul Dwyer’s Instagram HERE Connect with Paul Dwyer’s Twitter HERE
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| A Day at Neverland - with Natasha Kirker | 01 Jul 2023 | 00:36:37 | |
In 2002, cystic fibrosis and double lung transplant survivor Natasha Kirker, her mother and two friends were invited to spend the day with Michael Jackson at his Neverland Valley Ranch home with thanks to the Make-A-Wish foundation. In this episode, Natasha tells us all about the day she spent at Neverland, including getting to visit Michael’s private residence where she got to speak with him, his children and other family members. To connect with Natasha, follow her blog HERE To buy the book “Humanitarian The Real Michael Jackson, click HERE. To connect with the HumanitarianMJ Facebook, click HERE. To connect with the HumaitarianMJ Twitter, click HERE. To connect with the HumanitarianMJ Insta, click HERE. To connect with Paul Dwyer’s Twitter, click HERE. To connect with Paul Dwyer’s Insta, click HERE. | |||
| Michael Jackson's humanitarian legacy - with Prince Michael Jackson Jnr & John Muto | 25 Jun 2023 | 01:04:58 | |
In the first episode of the "Humanitarian - The REAL Michael Jackson" podcast, Paul Dwyer chats exclusively to "The Heal Los Angeles Foundation" co-founders John Muto & Prince Michael Jackson Jnr. Connect with Heal Los Angeles’ Facebook HERE Connect with Heal Los Angeles’ Twitter HERE Connect with Heal Los Angeles’ Instagram HERE Connect with Prince’s Instagram HERE Connect with John’s Instagram HERE Connect with John’s Twitter HERE Buy the book “Humanitarian – The Real Michael Jackson” HERE Connect with the HumanitarianMJ Facebook HERE Connect with the HumanitarianMJ Instagram HERE Connect with the HumanitarianMJ Twitter HERE Connect with Paul Dwyer’s Instagram HERE Connect with Paul Dwyer’s Twitter HERE | |||
| Introduction | 22 May 2023 | 00:07:02 | |
A quick introduction to my new podcast "Humanitarian - The Real Michael Jackson" including a little back-story as to how I came to create the it and a sneak-peek of what will be coming up on the next episode. | |||
| UNCF and the Michael Jackson Scholarship – with Kenya Gray | 17 Nov 2023 | 00:30:29 | |
Welcome to the final episode of season one of my podcast, "Humanitarian - The Real Michael Jackson." Kenya Gray was a recipient of the UNCF Michael Jackson Scholarship in the 90’s and thanks to the fund, went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication with highest honors and in a full circle moment, she's gone on to become the Director of Scholarships for the UNCF and now manages two of the three scholarships that she received, the Michael Jackson Scholarship and also the Janet Jackson Rhythm Nation Scholarship. So Kenya joins me today alongside UNCF's communication manager Roy Betts. | |||
| An unpublicized act of compassion, from one father to another – with Dustin Woods | 02 Nov 2023 | 00:30:10 | |
In 1998, through the Make-a-wish foundation, Michael Jackson met 5-year-old cancer sufferer Aza Woods at the Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas. Michael cleared his afternoon schedule and spent time with Aza and Aza’s father at the themed attraction "Star Trek: The Experience.” In this episode, Dustin Woods, Aza’s father tells us of the afternoon he got to spend with The King of Pop. | |||
| A simple act of kindness - with Joseph Yenish | 20 Oct 2023 | 00:28:03 | |
In July of 1997, as a crowd of fans sprinted after Michael Jackson’s limousine, one of his vans accidentally ran over a fan’s leg, pushing the fan, Joseph Yenish to the ground resulting in a broken foot. Joseph later received a phone call to inform him that Michael had heard of the accident and had arranged for him to attend Michael’s concert for free and then meet him. Joe went backstage at the Wembley stadium in London and in this episode, he tells us about it and the many other Michael Jackson adventures he’s had since. | |||
| From Classroom to Neverland: The Heart behind the Dance - with Christine Fossemalle | 07 Oct 2023 | 00:34:33 | |
Christine Fossemalle owns and runs a dance school in Santa Ynez, California, in the same neighborhood that Michael Jackson called home at his Neverland Valley Ranch for 15 years. In the summer of 2003, Michael Jackson not only helped Christine with a fundraiser for her school, but also invited the entire school for a day at Neverland. In this episode, Christine tells us all about it. Support Fossemalle Dance Studio HERE Follow #HumanitarianMJ’s Facebook HERE Follow #HumanitarianMJ’s Instagram HERE Follow #HumanitarianMJ’s Twitter HERE Follow #HumanitarianMJ’s TikTok HERE | |||
| A miraculous moment of healing - with Christina Dowling | 23 Sep 2023 | 00:20:26 | |
As seen on page 101 of my book “Humanitarian – The Real Michael Jackson,” on July 19, 1997, Irish Michael Jackson fan Christina Dowling, who suffers from Morquio syndrome was bought up on stage with Michael Jackson during his HIStory show in Dublin, Ireland. Michael held Christina’s hand during the song “Heal the World” and the result, as you’re about to hear, was nothing short of a miracle. Hear Christina’s story of how Michael’s touch affected her and how his passing inspired her to do more to help others. Buy the book “Humanitarian – The Real Michael Jackson” HERE Learn more about Morquio syndrome HERE Contact Christina on Twitter HERE Follow #HumanitarianMJ’s Facebook HERE Follow #HumanitarianMJ’s Instagram HERE Follow #HumanitarianMJ’s Twitter HERE Follow #HumanitarianMJ’s TikTok HERE | |||
| The hope & healing behind the headlines - with Angela & Helen Darlington | 08 Sep 2023 | 00:21:22 | |
As seen on page 27 of my book “Humanitarian – The Real Michael Jackson,” on November 13, 1987, Michael Jackson visited The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, where he spent the day with children and their families, giving out gifts, signing autographs and chatting to the patients. In episode 7 of the podcast, I spoke with Angela Darlington, who was in the hospital recovering from a head injury when Michael visited her. As Angela was only 5 years old and recovering from a head injury at the time, her memory of the visit is murky, so Helen, Angela’s mother joins the chat to tell us about her memories of the king of Pop’s visit and its impact on her, Angela and the other patients and families in the hospital. Follow #HumanitarianMJ’s Facebook HERE Follow #HumanitarianMJ’s Instagram HERE Follow #HumanitarianMJ’s Twitter HERE Follow #HumanitarianMJ’s TikTok HERE Buy Angela’s book “Slim: Frank 1922-2012” HERE | |||
| Neverland's Purpose - with Allan "Big Al" Scanlan | 24 Aug 2023 | 00:39:31 | |
Allan Scanlan, affectionately known by Michael Jackson and the Michael Jackson fan community as “Big Al” worked at Michael’s home, Neverland Valley Ranch for 15 years. I had the pleasure of meeting the amusement ride specialist last year and have spoken to him a few times in regards to Michael’s humanitarianisms. The chat you’re about to hear was actually recorded last year but I wanted to include it in the podcast because Allan had some great information about the groups of sick & underprivileged people that came to Neverland on a regular basis. Ladies & Gentlemen, please enjoy this very informative chat with Allan “Big Al” Scanlan… Connect with Big Al via Facebook HERE Support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation HERE Connect with the HumanitarianMJ Facebook HERE Connect with the HumanitarianMJ Instagram HERE Connect with the HumanitarianMJ Twitter HERE Connect with Paul Dwyer’s Instagram HERE Connect with Paul Dwyer’s Twitter HERE | |||
| Michael Jackson at The Orphans Christmas Party - with Gwen Carino | 10 Aug 2023 | 00:45:16 | |
Before my chat with episode 5's main guest, The Michael Jackson Book Club's Shari Thurman Wilks joins me to tell us about an awesome project that The Book Club are doing this August to honor Michael Jackson's 65th Birthday. In this episode, Gwen tells us about how Michael Jackson volunteered his time over the day to help distribute Christmas presents to the kids as well as signing autographs and posing for photos. The story is a popular one in the fan community and it was lovely to get to hear all the details directly from Gwen. Connect with the HumanitarianMJ Facebook HERE Connect with the HumanitarianMJ Instagram HERE Connect with the HumanitarianMJ Twitter HERE Connect with Paul Dwyer’s Instagram HERE Connect with Paul Dwyer’s Twitter HERE | |||
| 9/11: Michael Jackson’s Compassion After the Chaos - with Chantal Obrist | 02 Jan 2026 | 00:31:37 | |
Chantal Obrist has been a devoted Michael Jackson fan since 1987. In this episode of The Humanitarian – The Real Michael Jackson podcast, she shares her firsthand experience of traveling from Switzerland to New York in September 2001 to attend Michael Jackson’s historic 30th Anniversary Concert. What followed was unimaginable. After the terrorist attacks of September 11th, New York—and the world—came to a standstill. Fans from across the globe were stranded, unable to return home. Chantal recounts how Michael Jackson chose to remain in New York and personally instructed his team to ensure that every fan was cared for and safely returned home. During this time, Michael covered food, accommodation, and transportation for stranded fans, offering comfort and support when it was needed most. This episode focuses purely on the verified events and Chantal’s experience of Michael’s compassion in the days following 9/11. An extended version of Chantal’s conversation, including additional personal encounters with Michael Jackson, will be available on YouTube. For now, this is Episode 15 of The Humanitarian – The Real Michael Jackson podcast—a powerful reminder of humanity in one of history’s darkest moments; 9/11: Michael Jackson’s Compassion After the Chaos You can connect with Chantal on Facebook HERE HumanitarianMJ Twitter | |||