Stories in the Room: Michael Jackson's Thriller Album

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Join hosts Anthony Marinelli and Steven Ray as they chat and play music with songwriters, producers, engineers, and musicians who were "in the room" in the making of the iconic Thriller album with Michael Jackson. Guests share their trust, fear, and joy in creating music together in the recording studio bubble. You’ll find out how the songs were written, performed, and recorded, and you’ll hear the untold back stories about the people behind the studio magic. Guests include Greg Phillinganes, the Waters Family, Matt Forger, Paul Jackson Jr., Steve Porcaro, Lorraine Fields, and others. Produced by David Wolf. Produced/Directed by Christian D. Bruun.

Recent Episodes
  • S2E29: The Power of Music - Matt Forger
    Oct 26, 2023 – 12:21
  • S2E28: Journey to LA - Matt Forger
    Oct 19, 2023 – 05:30
  • S2E27: Getting Started as a Dancer - Lorraine Fields
    Oct 12, 2023 – 09:17
  • S2E26: Playing Multiple Instruments - Larry Williams
    Oct 5, 2023 – 07:54
  • S2E25: Stevie Wonder Changed My Life - Greg Phillinganes
    Sep 28, 2023 – 13:02
  • S2E24: Meeting Quincy, Michael & Rod - Matt Forger
    Sep 21, 2023 – 12:24
  • S2E23: Music Lessons - Steve Porcaro
    Sep 14, 2023 – 08:03
  • S2E22: Thriller" Wind Demonstration - Greg Phillinganes
    Sep 7, 2023 – 10:17
  • S2E21: Michael's Lasting Imprint - Lorraine Fields
    Aug 31, 2023 – 09:05
  • S2E20: Pushing the Envelope - Matt Forger
    Aug 24, 2023 – 09:44
  • S2E19: A Historical Career - The Waters Family
    Aug 17, 2023 – 12:30
  • S2E18: The LA Music Scene - Paul Jackson Jr.
    Aug 10, 2023 – 09:01
  • S2E17: What Makes a Song Great? - Matt Forger
    Aug 3, 2023 – 14:17
  • S2E16: Thriller Union Contracts - Greg Phillinganes
    Jul 27, 2023 – 12:31
  • S2E15: Quincy & Michael Thrive Together - Lorraine Fields
    Jul 20, 2023 – 11:22
  • S2E14: Meeting Quincy & Michael - Steve Porcaro
    Jul 13, 2023 – 06:52
  • S2E13: Meeting Stevie & Quincy - Greg Phillinganes
    Jul 6, 2023 – 06:43
  • S2E12: Rehearsing the "Thriller" Video - Lorraine Fields
    Jun 29, 2023 – 09:47
  • S2E11: "Thriller" Pipe Organ & "Billy Jean" Bass Performance - Greg Phillinganes
    Jun 22, 2023 – 10:03
  • S2E10: Michael Changed the Industry - The Waters Family
    Jun 15, 2023 – 11:24
  • S2E9: In the Thriller Bubble - Steve Porcaro
    Jun 8, 2023 – 08:00
  • S2E8: "Thriller" Theremin & Falling Star Demonstration - Greg Phillinganes
    Jun 1, 2023 – 07:57
  • S2E7: Great Performances - Paul Jackson Jr.
    May 25, 2023 – 10:51
  • S2E6: Thriller Had One Mind - Matt Forger
    May 18, 2023 – 10:24
  • S2E5: Personal Stories - Greg Phillinganes
    May 11, 2023 – 18:07
  • S2E4: How Michael Changed Music Videos - Lorraine Fields
    May 4, 2023 – 14:12
  • S2E3: Hanging with Michael - The Waters Family
    Apr 27, 2023 – 12:15
  • S2E2: The Creative Collaborative Experience - Matt Forger
    Apr 20, 2023 – 07:02
  • S2E1: Human Nature and Cinematic Songs - Steve Porcaro
    Apr 13, 2023 – 09:28
  • EP30: Working with the Jacksons - Greg Phillinganes
    Apr 6, 2023 – 10:12
  • EP29: Michael Enjoyed Work - Matt Forger
    Mar 30, 2023 – 09:51
  • EP28: "Thriller" Instrumental Hook Demonstration - Greg Phillinganes
    Mar 28, 2023 – 13:38
  • EP27: Michael's Work Ethic & Dancing - Matt Forger
    Mar 23, 2023 – 13:09
  • EP26: Shooting the "Thriller" Video - Lorraine Fields
    Mar 21, 2023 – 10:39
  • EP25: Special Equipment - Steve Porcaro
    Mar 16, 2023 – 12:59
  • EP24: Working with Michael & Quincy - Paul Jackson Jr.
    Mar 14, 2023 – 11:08
  • EP23: How Thriller Got It's Name - Matt Forger
    Mar 9, 2023 – 11:33
  • EP22: Working with Quincy Jones - Larry Williams
    Mar 7, 2023 – 12:28
  • EP21: "Thriller" LinnDrum Chips Demonstration - Greg Phillinganes
    Mar 2, 2023 – 18:36
  • EP20: "Thriller" Video was High Energy - Lorraine Fields
    Feb 28, 2023 – 11:09
  • EP19: Meeting Quincy & Michael - Waters Family
    Feb 23, 2023 – 10:02
  • EP18: Greg Phillinganes - "Thriller" Rhodes Performance
    Feb 21, 2023 – 08:30
  • EP17: Life Changing Experience - Paul Jackson Jr.
    Feb 16, 2023 – 11:12
  • EP16: Recording Then vs Now - Greg Phillinganes
    Feb 14, 2023 – 10:07
  • EP15: Michael’s Studio Bubble - The Waters Family
    Feb 9, 2023 – 13:35
  • EP14: Best Song Wins - Paul Jackson Jr.
    Feb 7, 2023 – 11:16
  • EP13: Programming Synths - Steve Porcaro
    Feb 2, 2023 – 04:58
  • EP12: Michael’s Imagination & Business Side - Matt Forger
    Jan 31, 2023 – 11:59
  • EP11: What Made Thriller Special - Greg Phillinganes
    Jan 26, 2023 – 06:58
  • EP10: Striving for Excellence - Paul Jackson Jr.
    Jan 24, 2023 – 09:12
Recent Reviews
  • justiceforblackamerica2020
    LOVE THIS BUT WANT MORE DETAILS
    I know the Thriller album inside and out, (as well as the entire MJ catalog) and I love that this exists. I would love to hear a similar podcast about OFF THE WALL. The best episodes here are the ones with fellow musicians like Greg, Paul, etc really breaking down the instrumental parts of songs and the creative process. Some episodes tend to go off on tangents about MJ as a person, completely outside of this album. Sometimes a question is asked and instead of answering it, the guest just rambles about ‘how brilliant MJ was…blah blah blah’. Yes yes we know that already…that’s why we are listening. Stick to details…stick to info that is not known to the general public…including music producers like myself. And edit out the awkward pauses…it sounds like they’ve run out of things to talk about. This is a very special podcast and shouldn’t be wasted on generic commentary. I fully support this…but less rambling…more gems please.
  • Dale Elkins
    Missing so much of the story…
    Did I miss the episode where Jeff Porcaro and Steve Lukather saved the entire Beat it Track? Also, Luke wrote and played the guitar parts for Beat it and Human Nature. Eddie played the rippin’ solo but it was Luke who drove that track. What would human nature be without that guitar part? Lukather deserved writing credit.
  • BABYTayTay818
    AMAZING SHOW !!! Can’t Get Enough!!
    I am so glad I came across this show! Hearing stories from the creatives behind the greatest selling album of all time, is actually PRICELESS content. I can’t wait to see where this show goes and who else gets involved in this VERR VERY special project. I would 10/10 recommend this to anyone who loves Music, Michael Jackson, synthesizers, and learning from the greats.
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