Jackson Michael is the professional name for author, documentarian, podcaster, and musician Michael Jackson. He grew up an avid fan of sports and music. He hosts and produces two podcasts: "The Game Before the Money Podcast" and "The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast." The former is an extension of his oral history book, "The Game Before the Money: Voices of the Men Who Built the NFL." He also wrote and directed a Houston Oilers documentary, "We Were the Oilers: The Luv Ya Blue Era!" He has appeared on numerous national and regional radio shows including Marketplace and Sports Byline USA.