How Michael Jackson Bought the Beatles (and Why It Still Matters)
Published: January 13, 2026
Duration: 1:16:04
Why are music's biggest megastars cashing out their catalogs for jaw-dropping sums—and who’s buying? If you've ever seen a headline like “Queen sells catalog for $1.27B” and wondered "…how does that even work?" – this episode's for you.
Scott and Blake break down the recent gold rush of music rights sales, including the acquisitions of Bieber, Dylan, and Springsteen's oeuvres.
They also turn back the clock to some legendary/infamous cases of royalty bonanzas. Little Richard got fleeced. David Bowie sold "Bowie Bonds." And after the drama of the Beatles' publishing saga, Paul McCartney set the King...