# 73. INTERVIEW- "MICHAEL was my best friend"- Darls Centola talks Friendship, Faith & First LOVE

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Podcast: [club 30's with mjfangirl- a Michael Jackson Fan Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/club-30-s-with-mjfangirl-a-michael-jackson-fan-podcast-7076236)
Published: 2026-06-01T11:40:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mjfangirl/episodes/73--INTERVIEW--MICHAEL-was-my-best-friend--Darls-Centola-talks-Friendship--Faith--First-LOVE-e3k34g6
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## Resource

Buy Finding Truth with Michael- https://on.ltk.com/+OXmEG4ldDah8zxyGtkSgfAIn today’s episode we are talking with Darls Centola, author of the brand new book, Finding Truth with Michael. Darls, in her memoir, reveals what it was like to be one of Michael Jackson’s closest friends in the mid-70s. Beyond that, she takes us through her journey of reclaiming her voice after leaving the Jehovah’s Witness religion, adding a whole new layer of depth and meaning to her story.This is one of the most personal and humanizing perspectives on Michael Jackson I’ve ever come across and if you’re a fan who wants to understand him beyond the headlines, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.For additional resources mentioned in this episode, visit: findingtruthwithmichael.com Buy the book- https://amzn.to/3PDg9hP✩ SHOP MY FAVORITE Michael Jackson PRODUCTS & MUST- HAVES! https://www.youtube.com/@MJFANGIRLTV/store✩ Contact & SocialsInstagram, facebook, twitter @mjfangirlblogMy amazon storefont: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mjfangirlblogPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/MjfangirlPodcast on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music: “Club 30s with MJFANGIRL- a Michael Jackson podcast”Business Inquiries - hello@mjfangirl.comMichael Jackson, Michael Jackson podcast, Michael Jackson interview, Michael Jackson friend, Darls Centola, Finding Truth with Michael, Finding Truth with Michael book, Michael Jackson memoir, Michael Jackson stories, Michael Jackson behind the scenes, Michael Jackson personal life, Michael Jackson friendships, Michael Jackson human side, Michael Jackson fans, MJ podcast, MJ interview, Michael Jackson legacy, Michael Jackson discussion, Michael Jackson deep dive, Michael Jackson analysis, Michael Jackson untold stories, Michael Jackson truth, Michael Jackson history…

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