The Genius Behind Thriller: Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, and Soundtrack of American Culture with Dr. Imani Cheers

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Wait - What Do You Do Again? | Careers, Life, and the Surprising Paths We Take

Meghan DeFord

66 episodes

2 days ago

Ever ask someone what they do and end up in a surprisingly fascinating conversation? Think of this podcast as a cocktail party, minus the small talk and bad appetizers. Wait - What Do You Do Again? explores career pivots, passion projects, and the unexpected twists that shape people’s lives. From creatives to CEOs, scientists to storytellers, we dig into what they actually do and what they’ve learned. If you like learning something new just for the heck of it, subscribe and join in the conversation! More at www.megdeford.com.

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The Genius Behind Thriller: Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, and Soundtrack of American Culture with Dr. Imani Cheers

Wait - What Do You Do Again? | Careers, Life, and the Surprising Paths We Take

1 hour 5 minutes 8 seconds

3 weeks ago

The Genius Behind Thriller: Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, and Soundtrack of American Culture with Dr. Imani Cheers

Dr. Imani Cheers, commentator, cultural curator, and professor at The George Washington University, explores why Thriller remains a timeless cultural touchstone more than 40 years later. From Quincy Jones’ genius as a boundary-breaking producer to Michael Jackson’s creative evolution, Dr. Cheers unpacks how collaboration and storytelling can transcend genre, race, and time.

Our conversation widens to today’s media landscape: what it means to be media literate, how algorithms shape our worldview, and why community and optimism are acts of resistance. Dr. Cheers also shares her global upbringing, lessons from her father’s work with Ebony and Jet, and her upcoming books Framing Fatherhood and Sacred Sisterhoods. You can learn more about and purchase her books here.

If you love music, culture, or smart storytelling, this one’s for you.

You can follow Dr. Cheers at https://www.thecheersreport.com/