We hear that banks are too big to fail. In this case it would appear Sony Records or the execs involved just can’t reveal that their purchase of the Cascio tracks were a poor investment. I have some sympathy that maybe they never expected a Jackson friendly family and a world-class impersonator to conspire but more fool them. This is all about corporate hubris or professional reputation stopping people doing/saying the right thing. Very good.

Absolutely awesome podcast! Investigative journalism at its finest! Bravo to you, sir! It was well worth the wait! Well done!

Thank you for making this! It’s clear that the Casio brothers aren’t to be trusted. Also their recent alleged extortion of the estate means this story is very much needed, now. Thank you Damien for your incredible, investigative journalism.

When “Breaking News” dropped, I was a relatively new fan as I started following MJ in 2007. His death was (and tbh, continues to be) devastating to me, so I was really looking forward to the unreleased music and did not believe the rumours that these tracks were fake. Well, just like many fans in this podcast, I realised they were indeed fake within the first few seconds of the vocals kicking in. I was horrified and took to the forums to vent about it, and I remember people being actively insulted and censored for saying these tracks weren’t MJ. Well, we were right, and they were wrong. I’m so sorry to hear what Mac and James had to go through - I probably read their posts back in the day and had no idea the trouble they were in. Well done on the series and documenting the truth so thoroughly. Ironically, I think such a thing could only happen to MJ, because he’s so legendary that the estate doesn’t even need to try to do a good job - the money prints itself regardless. These amateurs got defrauded by a bunch of fools who spliced in the same ad-lib a dozen times in these cursed tracks. It’s truly shameful.

Thank you guys. This is an incredible work! All 12 episodes are better than any bestselling crime story. Captivating and sad at the same time.

This is not a fan podcast. This is an important true crime podcast that seeks to bring to light something almost unbelievable. Of course the media is snoozing on this. Facts are presented in a methodical and interesting way. You get a clear picture to this fraud and its implications. Everyone needs to hear this!

A damning investigation into the fraud committed by the MJ estate, meticulously documented over the last decade is just brilliant. Thank you for this.

Have been a long term fan since the start of the 90’s. After Michael’s passing I kind of checked out from that world and remember the count down to the “Michael” album being released. But personally not really wanting it as it wasn’t something Michael himself was putting out.

So this amazingly put together podcast fills in so many of the blanks for me. The story is beyond shocking and remarkably came before the dawn of AI. Thanks to great journalism like this it helps to protect Michael Jackson’s real life legacy. 👏🏻

Faking Michael is a brilliantly researched podcast that thoroughly investigates the controversy surrounding the Michael album Cascio tracks. Damien Shields and his team deserve high praise for exposing not only the unsettling truth behind these songs but also the darker side of the music industry. The podcast highlights the years of gaslighting endured by the Jackson family, offering a sobering reflection on the exploitation of Michael's legacy. With insightful interviews and in-depth analysis, Faking Michael challenges us to rethink what authenticity means in music and how easily reality can be manipulated.

I am a long time fan, since the early 80s. Michael Jackson Was essential to my life and this is a great addition to the catalogue of ‘Michael Stuff’ I have. A deep dive into the modern day art heist we all overlooked. Expertly done. Great Job Oath!!!

So glad someone had thoroughly investigated this, after my being 100% sure the vocals were not all Michael Jackson’s and them eventually being removed without fanfare! This should be as big a news story as Milli Vanilli not singing their songs but most people haven’t heard of it. It’s shocking and mind blowing.

The depth, production and flow all absolutely exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend to any interested in Michael Jackson and/or in the music industry overall.

Beautifully written and recorded. The utmost care has been taken to allow a balanced and honest look at the truth that can be found if you spend enough time and energy to look. Thanks to all the team for this incredible production.

A very compelling and in depth examination of an attempt to defraud the entire global music audience. Extremely high production values. As shocking as it is exciting.

This is a very very well put together passion piece! 14 years in the making, incredible evidence exposes the fake songs! Highly recommended for MJ fans and True Crime fans alike!

It's a shame that this podcast had to made in the first place. However brilliantly put together and researched. Well done to Damien Shields and his team. A must listen for ALL Michael Jackson fans.

Thank you Damien for your hard work researching this important subject - looking forward to hearing the results!

Very intruiging trailer. Can’t wait to hear the whole thing. Incredible that the truth about such a huge scandal is finally being uncovered.