Welcome ecommerce enthusiasts, small business owners and entrepreneurs alike! Our podcast is here to inspire, motivate and encourage you along your business journey. In each episode you’ll hear from one of our incredible members as they share stories and chat through their ecommerce journey - from why they started, how they’re going, the highs & lows and everything in between. I Started a Business is hosted by CLIK Collective, the first co-working space built around the needs of an ecommerce ...
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The podcast team of Rollie Hatch and James Greene, Jr. yaks on about Michael Jackson and examines his songs one at a time. Each episode, we give an entry from the King of Pop's famous catalog a fresh listen and explore its content, context, and craftsmanship. The results may be Off The Wall, Bad, Dangerous, or any other applicable Michael Jackson solo album title that expands our metadata in this podcast summary box. Yaxzon Jackson is proud to be 100% Unedited! Thanks for listening!
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Beyond the Heat: From Corporate Consulting to Founding Nuvie Saunas - Simon Brosolo I Nuvie Saunas
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23:31What happens when a personal health diagnosis sparks a business idea that not only reshapes your family’s life but also helps others reimagine their own health journeys. In this month’s episode, Rosie sits down with Simon Brosolo, co-founder of Nuvie Saunas, to explore his journey from leading digital transformation and growth strategy at a corpora…
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From Poker Pro to Growth Agency: The Calculated Risks That Built Hatch - Dharann Moganaraju. I Hatch Agency
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43:26This month's podcast features Daz, who made the leap from the poker tables through startups and textbook publishing to building Hatch Agency, a growth agency helping small ecommerce businesses with their biggest challenge: what comes after the initial launch. We chat about calculated risks, their innovative Website as a Service (WaaS) model that's …
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In this episode, we chat with Tiffany Yuan, the woman behind SUL - a skincare brand dedicated to helping people feel confident in their own skin. Tiffany shares how her love for skincare, partly inspired by her mum - led her to leave the corporate grind and dive headfirst into running a skincare brand. We chat about passion, community, and how CLIK…
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Brewed Differently - Tim Devlin | Atypical Coffee
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1:01:36In this episode, we chat with Tim Devlin, co-founder of Atypical - a coffee brand built on a shared love of Asian coffee and a desire to do things differently. Tim shares how a chat over coffee (how ironic) sparked a partnership with Zac, a passionate roaster, and later Mohini, whose design skills brought the brand to life. From sourcing unique cof…
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The Heart Behind the Hamper - Cathy Shaw | Just Surprise Me
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21:14Just Surprise Me helps people show love and gratitude through curated gift boxes filled with locally made goodness. Cathy Shaw first discovered the brand while ordering gifts for her husband’s business - so when she found out the owner was moving on, she didn’t hesitate to put her hand up. She focused on learning the ropes and keeping the business’…
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Maternity Leave to Business Leap - Megan Mallen | Mini Hippo
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48:21Mini Hippo curates thoughtful, fun, and functional food storage solutions for busy families. In this episode, founder Megan Mallen shares how maternity leave, and a single product she couldn’t find in Australia - sparked a bold leap into business. With no background in retail or business, Megan started out by cold calling toy stores with boxes of s…
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Selling Cars to Shaping Careers - Alex Bompane | Alexium
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48:36Alexium redefines sales training, empowering professionals with the tools to communicate, connect, and close with confidence. In this episode, Alex shares how his experience as a car salesman at leading dealerships ignited his passion for helping others grow. Taking the leap in 2019, he launched Alexium - just before the world was turned upside dow…
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Beyond the Toy Aisle – Sarah and Chris Haines | Toybox Tales
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42:06Toybox Tales reimagines the purpose of toys, curating a collection that inspires learning, development, and a sense of nostalgia for all ages. In this episode, Sarah and Chris Haines share how becoming parents reshaped their understanding of toys, leading them to focus on education and meaningful play. They open up about the challenges of transform…
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Gifting with Purpose - Minaret Shore | MiniGem Comfort
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46:40Redefining meaningful gifting, MiniGem Comfort crafts purpose-driven packs designed to bring calm and connection during life’s most challenging times. In this episode, Minaret shares how MiniGem Comfort began with small, thoughtful items for her brother during his stays in psychiatric hospitals, sparking the idea to craft products that soothe the s…
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The Energy Shift - Aloni Benau | Endorfix
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25:21In just 11 months, Endorfix has sold over a million transdermal patches, with 40,000 return customers driving its rapid growth. In this episode, Endorfix founder Aloni Benau shares his journey in creating a coffee alternative designed to combat sugar crashes, promote steady energy, and balance mood and cravings. Initially expecting a younger audien…
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Revelations in Real Estate - Pooven Bala | Auction Reporters
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51:48Frustrated by the lack of accessible auction results and market transparency while searching for his own property, Pooven realized how valuable this data could be for potential buyers. What began as a personal project, attending auctions and sharing insights on social media, evolved into Auction Reporters, a business aimed at making auctions more t…
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Beyond the Denim - Sarah Epstein | Kireina
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33:57Just before the world turned upside down with COVID, Sarah identified a gap in the market and launched her fashion brand, Kireina. As trends shifted during the pandemic, so did her focus — leading to the creation of her signature wide-leg “Freya Jean”, now a best-seller. In this episode, Sarah shares how her love for denim and commitment to quality…
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Handmade with Love - Joni Lim | Wood With Words
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44:40While seven months pregnant with her second child, Joni listed her handmade Christmas ornaments on Facebook and local groups under "Joni’s Pop-Up Shop." The positive response led her to design her first pair of earrings, marking the beginning of her business, Wood With Words. In this episode, we explore Joni’s dedication to crafting unique accessor…
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A Recipe for Success - Sarah Leung | Alg Seaweed
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58:39Growing up, Sarah always dreamed of becoming a dancer. However, after university and a few life twists, she decided to channel her creative flair into starting a business influenced by her desire to help people. Inspired by her "dumpling queen" mother and her family's love of food, Sarah introduced her conversation-starter seasonings to the world. …
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Turning Passion into Profit - Beth Wilson | Saint Jack Cosmetics
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31:28Beth's journey began during her makeup sessions with clients, where she made a simple yet profound observation: cleaning makeup brushes shouldn't be a hassle. Dissatisfied with the available options, she created a quick-drying solution to simplify the task. In this episode, we chat with Beth Wilson, the visionary behind Saint Jack Cosmetics. Beth s…
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Herding Innovation - Darren Wolchyn | Smart Paddock
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33:48Darren's journey began with managing GPS tracking for golf carts, but a chance encounter with a farmer sparked a revolutionary idea: why not apply the same technology to cattle? Realising the potential in this market, Smart Paddock was born. In this episode, we catch up with Darren Wolchyn, the brains behind Smart Paddock. Darren discusses how he s…
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The Beauty in Conversation - Lor Nicol | Lash By Lash
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53:26After a coffee date with a friend, Lor found herself intrigued by her friend's appearance, all thanks to a stunning set of eyelashes. This initial curiosity set Lor on a path to becoming the triple threat she is today, skillfully managing a beauty salon, online store, and accredited eyelash training program. In the episode, we sit down with Lor Nic…
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The Beauty of Business Partners - Sharleen & Vivian | The Beauty Fridge
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43:35With entrepreneurial spirit running in both Sharleen and Vivian’s families, it was only a matter of time before they embarked on their own business journey. In this episode, we’re hanging out with the dynamic duo, Sharleen and Vivian, the creative minds behind The Beauty Fridge. We chat about turning a shared dream of breaking free from the 9-to-5 …
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Finding Work-Life Balance through Blooms - Samantha Gallagher | Peach and Petals
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33:34With a passion for flowers, a one-day floristry course under her belt and many late nights on Youtube, Samantha took a chance and started her own floristry business amidst the pandemic. In this episode, we sit down with Samantha Gallagher, the mastermind behind Peach and Petals, a dried floral business that has beautifully flourished in just three …
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From Side Hustle to Wholesale Giant - Melinda Farley | Kollektive
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47:11Four years on from selling her business, Mel was presented with an opportunity to purchase her business, BABYink, back for $100k. With some life savings behind her and a keen entrepreneurial spirit, Mel bought it back and set her sights on further expanding BABYink into the wholesale space and becoming Australia’s largest distributor for European b…
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Approaching Business With an Open Heart - Sarah Fisher | denu
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35:21Emerging from an inspired moment in a bathtub 16 years ago, Sarah has nurtured her vision into a collection of hair, body, and home products meticulously crafted to add a touch of emotion to your daily rituals. In this episode we sit down with Sarah Fisher, the brilliant mind behind denu, as she guides us through her journey as a purpose-driven ent…
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Ecommerce Success through Customer-Centricity - Hangatu Wyld | The Salty Fox
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45:40Hangatu's story begins with a hunger for change, feeling limited in her previous role as a B2B digital marketer and a desire to make her own decisions. When she moved out of the city to raise her family, it was the perfect time to break free from corporate and charter her own path in the world of ecommerce! In this episode we chat with Hanagtu Wyld…
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Crowdfunding for a Body Inclusive Brand - Maria Baker | Nobody’s Princess
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37:04Maria takes us back to an unforgettable snow trip in 2018, where a conversation with friends sparked a fire within her to revolutionize snow apparel for women. With a heartfelt mission to embrace all body shapes and sizes, Maria embarked on a journey to design inclusive snow gear that would empower and inspire. In this episode, we chat with Maria B…
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Leaving the Corporate World for a Life of Creative Freedom - Fiona Tang | Fiona Ariva
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34:58Fiona made the decision to leave her successful corporate career and embrace her inner artist in 2018 when she was only “living for the weekends”. She wanted to take control of her life and knew she would have regrets later if she didn’t try something she was passionate about. In this episode, we chat with Fiona Tang, the Founder of Fiona Ariva as …
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Making Profit in Year 1 - Daniel Kitay | Funday Sweets
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40:53With a desire to start his own business and take control of his destiny, Daniel set off to the USA and UK for a jam-packed weekend to discover the innovative ideas in these countries. Fired up by inspiration, he wasted no time bringing his vision to life and within a month Daniel said goodbye to his corporate job and began crafting Funday Sweets, a…
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From Startup to Sold For $35M - Hannah Spilva | LVLY
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44:36It all started when two friends who worked in the creative industry found themselves living away from home and missing their family and friends. It was when they were looking for stylish, fun, on-trend gifts to send home, that they discovered the gap in the market. With a shared desire to start a business and a pretty good understanding of ecommerc…
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Functional Fashion with a Loyal Following - Kerryn Moscicki | Radical Yes
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36:39Radical Yes is a brand based around “Flat Shoe Liberation” an idea that gives women permission to come at the world from a truly grounded perspective, a reflection of the fact that women are mobile, active and conscious. Kerryn has lived a life surrounded by fashion, from her dad being in the industry, her mother being a seamstress to eventually me…
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Making Magic in a Niche Market - Nicole Keleher | My Christmas
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27:03What do you do when you notice a gap in the market? You start a business! For Nicole, that meant bringing stylish, elegant Christmas decorations to Australia. In this episode we talk to Nicole Keheler, the Founder of My Christmas, your year round shop for Christmas decor and design inspo. With 16+ years of experience behind her, Nicole opens up abo…
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Keeping Up With Korean Skincare - Ruby Wang | Nudie Glow
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29:08Six years ago, Ruby quit her corporate job with a dream of starting her own business. While travelling Asia just two months later, she was immediately drawn to all the beauty products and started buying and trying everything she could get her hands on! What started as a sheet mask subscription box 6 years ago, has since flourished into Australia’s …
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Mother-Daughter Powerhouse Duo - Isabella Bennetts-Roberts | OiOi
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46:53With the birth of her baby girl Isabella, Lisa Bennetts, the founder of OiOi struggled to find the perfect bag to carry all the things to care for her newborn. As a former fashion buyer, she decided to design her own fashionable and functional solution. This marked the beginning of OiOi. In this episode, we sit down with Isabella Bennetts-Roberts, …
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Solid Brother Duo Launch a GPS Tracker - Nathan Torkar | Solid GPS
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28:00When their neighbourhood was struck by a series of car and motorbike burglaries, Nathan and Trent Torkar knew they had to take action. With trial and error, they designed their own GPS tracker and called it Solid GPS - a vehicle tracking tech business that keeps your prized possessions protected. In this episode, we sit down with Nathan Torkar - th…
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Straight Out of School to Streetwear Design - Jasper Mutimer | Mutimer
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20:46Mutimer provides a space to channel Jasper’s creativity where he pulls inspiration from movies and pop culture to create his streetwear collection. He fondly remembers trips to the NGV as a young boy and saw clothing as a way of self expression and now has the freedom to bring his style and designs to the Gen Z market. This episode we chat with Jas…
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Tapping into the Tall Market - Natalie Matthews | Height of Fashion
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32:56When Natalie, who’s 6 foot 3, moved to Australia in 2014, she noticed a gap in the market for tall women’s apparel. Since she struggled her whole life finding the perfect fit, she took this opportunity by using her experience from previous roles in tech, marketing and ecommerce to create a fashion label designed specifically for, you guessed it, ta…
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Finding Success Through Kickstarter - Gabby Samkova | SomerSide
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30:19While living abroad, Gabby was shocked to see the amount of plastic and pollution that was floating around the oceans and she knew she had to make a change. She combined her passion for nature & her surfer girl style and worked hard to create a travel towel that was made from recycled plastics. In this episode we sit down with Gabby Samkova, the fo…
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Blooming in Business - Courtney Ray | Daily Blooms
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47:24Newly married and on a flight to her honeymoon, Courtney decided that this new chapter in her life would not involve returning to her career in accounting and finance - she decided at this moment to turn her high school aspiration of being a florist into a fulfilling business. In this episode our founder and director, Harry Kempler sits down with l…
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Empowering Australians to Shop Ethically - Daniel Kagan | Part & Parcel
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24:37Daniel has a mission - all Australians deserve to eat well and shop ethically. He strives to achieve this by empowering his customers to make confident purchases. In this episode we sit down with Daniel Kagan, co-founder of Part & Parcel - a source for healthy and organic goods delivered right to your door. From pushing his new business through the…
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Delivering a Better Vet Experience at Home - Morgan Coleman | Vets on Call
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26:59Morgan had 3 things in mind when starting a business. He wanted it to be scalable, it had something he could do from anywhere and it had to have the potential to become a household name. In this episode we speak with the CEO of Vets on Call, Morgan Coleman, who set out to bring home a better veterinary experience for pets and pet owners. Morgan has…
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Shaking Up The Spice World - Jordyn Evans | Mingle Seasoning
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28:33One Sunday afternoon, Jordyn found herself cleaning out her pantry and discovered all the hidden nasty ingredients in store-bought seasonings, spices and sauces. This led her to take on the market by creating a healthy, tasty and better-for-you alternative! In this episode, we chat with the founder of Mingle Seasoning (and spice girl), Jordyn Evans…
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Being Her Own Boss - Emily Redmond | Peach Underwear
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22:34Her passion for ecommerce plus a background in marketing & disappointment in the underwear game led Emily to build the underwear brand of her dreams. In this episode, we chat with Emily Redmond, founder and director of Peach Underwear - the most inclusive and comfiest underwear yet! We dive into her journey so far, from launching in 2018 while work…
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Will "Burn This Disco Out" live up to its nihilistic promises, or will Yaxzon Jackson have to set fire to the disco, the DJ, the record player, the Off The Wall LP, and what's left of YJ Season 2. Who will survive and who will Steam Beat and Rod Blast the ALF Pogs in the Mail Crypt? If you have any interest in finding out the answers to at least on…
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Time travel with Rollie, James, and John Quincy Adams to 1979, the year everyone and their Aunt Dee Dee recorded a version of "It's the Falling in Love." Maybe the trip will help you form an opinion about the penultimate track from Off the Wall. Maybe you'll have a chance to ask Quincy Jones some questions in person (if you remember what the questi…
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If Michael can't help it, and Quincy Jones can't help it, and Stevie Wonder can't help it, and Susaye Greene, final member of the Supremes, can't help it, then the Yaxzon Jackson Podcast is going to have to step in and help it... Once we talk about about a bunch of other stuff first--anniversaries, release dates, and of course, a letter from the co…
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Yaxzon Jackson would like to slow things down for a minute and give you an episode that sounds like a heartfelt ballad. *Cues strings* *Turns lights down* *?????* *PROFIT!!!!!!* Well, OK, this episode isn't a ballad, but there may be an emotional breakdown or two by the end. Lots of rhetorical questions today! Help us answer them, Yaxzon Jacksonite…
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"Hey, what happened to episodes 19 and 20?" you're probably saying. Well, special guest episodes can take a little extra time to cook up, so we decided to skip slightly ahead instead of causing you Yaxzon withdrawals. If you want to be a strict chronologist, you are free to file this episode away in your collection until the others are complete. We…
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How off the wall is "Off the Wall" off Off the Wall? You could spend four minutes listening to the song and answer that question yourself, or you could spend an hour and three quarters listening to the Yaxzon Jackson Boys attempt to answer it. You know which option we're going to recommend, party people, so get comfortable and click the boogie down…
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The Yaxzon Jackson Podcast welcomes back C. LeMar McLean to talk about “Get on the Floor,” his favorite track from his favorite Michael Jackson album. This episode is jam-packed to the rafters, but don't worry, there are no Star Wars spoilers in attendance tonight. Speaking of not speaking about Star Wars, James Greene, Jr.'s eBook Star Wars Ruined…
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While you've been out partying and listening to other podcasts, Superproducer James Groove Jr. and Concertmaster Rolmajesty Hatch have been twerking day and night to bring you this episode. What will the fellas think of Michael Jackson's second original composition on the album? Will their opinions be as different as Morris Day and M. Night Shyamal…
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MJ and QJ may have been comfortable outsourcing their songwriting duties to "Hot" Rod Temperton for this track, but Rollie and James are responsible enough to handle podcasting about it all on their own. And what a yaxzon-packed episode this is--our two hosts actually disagree about thing or two! So relax and lay back as they yax about Jack, son. W…
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Finally, the Yax has come bax to collect tax on these Jax trax. “Don’t Stop ‘Til Get Enough was the first single officially offered off of Off the Wall, so it seems like the logical, structurally-mandated place to begin Season 2 of our little podcast. We’re aware of some audio issues that are present only when the episodes are streamed in a Chrome …
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The highly-anticipated second season of Yaxzon Jackson has finally arrived! Join us as we catch up with each other and announce the subject of the next batch of Michael Jackson analyses. As always, you can communicate your thoughts to us on Twitter (@yaxzonjackson), via email ([email protected]), in the Disqus forum below, or regular old tele…
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