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The Josh and Friends Podcast

✅ SUBSCRIBE! And thank you for being a friend!Follow for Fun News Stories, Music Countdowns, Adult Beverages, Sports Talk, Old School Videos, and More!JOSH"S TIMELINE1986: Purchases Men at Work"s "Cargo"1987: Attends first concert - The Monkees!1989: Records station promos at 89.9 KGRG1991: Performs radio skits in garage w/ Velasco1994: Takes History of Rock & Roll at GRCC1997: Becomes Kevin"s co-host on 92.5 KCAT1998: Solo radio show begins; Mobile DJ1998: Station commercials at 103.1 KQBE1999:

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70:39

Strange Concerts, Rock Reunions & The Worst Songs of...

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2025/10/24

Episode 149: This week the show welcomes John Rajcich back to the program. And we'll be discussing a number of different topics including: Taylor Swift is getting dragged by critics for her latest album, Paul McCartney is reunited with some long lost Beatle recordings, we'll dissect a reader's poll of the Worst Songs of the 80s, and we both reminisce about the strangest concerts we've ever attended. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:31 - Weather / K-Pop Concert 7:16 - Strange C...

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47:19

Elderly Rock Singers, The Arizona Penis Man & Cal The...

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2025/10/03

Episode 148: This week the show welcomes back Andy Jim Matlock. And we'll be discussing a number of different topics including: The porn ban finally hits Arizona, our plane heading to Wisconsin gets held up by Charlie Kirk, the infamous "Penis Man" has finally been captured, and we'll discuss some old rock stars on tour that maybe need to think about hanging it up for retirement. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:12 - Monster Drink / Seahawks Game 4:54 - Cal Raleigh / The Top C...

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81:38

Ranking The Top 4 Albums by The Big 4 Thrash Bands...

The Josh and Friends Podcast ·

2025/09/22

Episode 147: This week we are here to discuss the Big 4 of Thrash Metal - Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Each of these bands played a huge role within the genre of metal inspiring countless acts over the years and releasing tons of iconic music during their heyday in the 80s and 90s. But who had the best album? Well, that's exactly what we're here to talk about. And joining me in today's discussion are two of the biggest metalheads that I know, and we'll be speaking about each band ...

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78:43

Video Stores, The DARE Program & TV's Coolest Dads...

The Josh and Friends Podcast ·

2025/08/25

Episode 146: This week the show welcomes back Mr. Lee Olson! And today we'll be having an interesting discussion about some random topics from the past. Questions like, were items and places actually better back in the 80s and 90s than they are today? Do we really miss Blockbuster video? Were sitcoms actually funnier back in the day? Or are we just romanticizing our youth and wishing we could all go back in time like Marty McFly? We'll analyze the decline of rock music, video arcades, and pre...

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87:37

Rock Singers, Viral Videos & Karaoke Nightmares...

The Josh and Friends Podcast ·

2025/08/04

This week the show welcomes Mr. Casey Jones to the podcast! I first met Casey at a small bar in North Phoenix about 10 years ago. He was a tiny karaoke host with a big voice and a commanding presence. Since that time he's become a sound engineer for some of the biggest rock concerts and events in the valley... As well as performing as the front man for the local rock band Echo of Alt. In this episode we discuss him taking stage with The Bad Wolves in 2018, working closely with rock leg...

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59:58

James Gunn's Superman, Erik's Bad Beer & Ozzy's Final...

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2025/07/18

Episode 144: This week the show welcomes Andy and Erik to the program. And we'll be discussing a number of recent topics going on including: Ozzy Osbourne bids farewell to his touring days, alcohol proves once again that it's still undefeated, and we'll give our review of the new James Gunn Superman movie. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:19 - Bud Select 55 Review 4:20 - 4th of July Recap 9:54 - Music Playlists 14:25 - Bad Beers 16:24 - Home Depot / CD Shelf 18:27 - Ozzy's Fin...

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71:31

Top Rock Albums of 1965 (Feat. John & Ethan)

The Josh and Friends Podcast ·

2025/07/02

Episode 143: This week we are here to discuss the 1960s! The year was 1965 and the top movies at the box office include The Sound of Music, Doctor Zhivago and Thunderball. Popular TV shows Batman, Gomer Pyle and Bonanza. And in pop culture the Phillsbury Doughboy, mini skirts, and Diet Pepsi are all introduced for the very first time. But we are here to talk about the Year in Rock. And joining me in today’s discussion are Ethan and John, and we’ll be selecting our Top 5 favorite Rock Albums f...

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73:23

Remembering Brian Wilson, Sly Stone & Mr. Pickles...

The Josh and Friends Podcast ·

2025/06/20

Episode 142: This week John Rajcich joins the program to discuss the recent passing of Sly Stone and Brian Wilson. We also talk about the 60s pop star who is back on the charts after going viral on TikTok. And we uncover a study by a group of experts who have named their pick for the worst beer in the world. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:12 - John's Ducks 3:41 - Mr. Pickles 14:38 - Sly Stone / Sly & The Family Stone 21:04 - Brian Wilson / Awesome Mixtapes 25:02 - Genius of Br...

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70:07

Baseball Scuffles, Rock Collections & Battling...

The Josh and Friends Podcast ·

2025/06/06

Episode 141: This week the show welcomes my uncle Terry to the program! And we'll be discussing everything from playing baseball and getting into a number of scuffles back in the day, his past jobs working as a geologist and later as a teacher, and his passions of hiking, skiing and collecting unique minerals. We also talk about how he just missed getting drafted into Vietnam, his past relationships over the years to meeting his current wife Geneva. And we talk about his ongoing battle with P...

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55:46

Busch Light Apple, Happy Gilmore 2 & The Return of...

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2025/05/23

Episode 140: This week Andy Matlock joins the program to discuss a number of different topics including: The 100 Men vs. 1 Gorilla debate, Happy Gilmore 2 is coming out soon, singer Meghan Trainor shows off her new bod, David Lee Roth returns to the stage after a 5-year hiatus, and we give our review of the new Busch Light Apple beer. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:28 - Busch Light Apple Beer 8:54 - Oldest Bars / Bucket Lists 15:29 - Happy Gilmore 2 / Morris The Alligator 22...

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83:11

Top Rock Albums of 1995 (Feat. Lee & Ethan)

The Josh and Friends Podcast ·

2025/05/07

Episode 139: This week we are here to discuss the 90s! The year was 1995 and the top comedies at the box office include Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, Clueless, Tommy Boy, Friday and Billy Madison. The top rated shows on television include E.R., Seinfeld and Friends. And O.J. Simpson was found not guilty of murder in "The Trial of the Century." But we are here to talk about the year in rock. And joining me in today's discussion are Ethan and Lee, and we'll be selecting our top 5 favor...

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58:14

Hooter Girls, Pickle Drinks & Fake Space Trips (Feat....

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2025/04/25

Episode 138: This week, Erik Tapia returns to discuss a number of topics including the latest rebranding for Hooters, a conspiracy theory involving the all-female Blue Origin space riders, our thoughts on chicken toothpaste, pickle margaritas and church wrestling, and we speak about a restaurant that offers food discounts for skinny people. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:19 - Jumex Drink 1 / Santana Concert 5:41 - Pickle Margarita / Magic Mustard 8:13 - Hooters Rebrand 15:54...

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57:29

Fish Peckers, Neanderthals & Torturing Teachers...

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2025/04/11

Episode 137: This week the show welcomes Ethan McDonald back to the program. And we'll be discussing some wild stories from back in the day, including: growing up with a parent with substance abuse issues, dating a high school girl while still in junior high, being jumped by a group of gang members after walking home from school, and getting in trouble for drawing inappropriate cartoons of teachers doing horrible acts. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:22 - Alcohol Issues w/ Da...

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65:38

Remembering Radio Legend Bob Rivers & Boxing Champion...

The Josh and Friends Podcast ·

2025/03/29

Episode 136: This week we're here to honor two local legends of the Pacific Northwest: On-air radio personality Bob Rivers, and three-time World Boxing Champion Greg "The Mutt" Haugen. And we'll be discussing the rise of these two icons in the 1980s, as well as some of their most well-known accomplishments during their respected careers. We'll also speak about a new strange product that Domino's Pizza released, and how AI technology can maybe someday play a bigger role in popular ...

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70:51

Coaching, Cabins, Packers & Tailgates (Feat. Ted Hanson)

The Josh and Friends Podcast ·

2025/03/12

Episode 135: This week, the show welcomes my uncle Ted to the program! As a younger sibling to my mother, he grew up playing sports, coaching high school football, and eventually retiring as a teacher from the great state of Wisconsin. In today’s episode we’ll talk about everything from working at my grandfather’s Dairy Queen, to attending Packers football games and tailgating at Lambeau Field, and essentially building their lakeside cabin upstate -- from the ground up. But we’ll also talk ...

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75:35

2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame | Nominees, Predictions...

The Josh and Friends Podcast ·

2025/02/20

Episode 134: This week we are here to talk about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Join us for a discussion about each of the artists nominated in 2025, as well as our selection results from last year, our Top 5 all-time biggest snubs, and our predictions for this year's class of inductees. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:05 - Rock HOF Nominees / Last Year's Results 3:08 - John's Top 5 Biggest Snubs 7:12 - Josh's Top 5 Biggest Snubs 13:30 - The 2025 Rock & Roll HOF Nomine...

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70:14

Top Rock Albums of 1975 (Feat. John & Ethan)

The Josh and Friends Podcast ·

2025/02/20

Episode 133: This week we are here to discuss the 1970s! The year was 1975 and the top movies at the box office include One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Jaws, and Dog Day Afternoon. Some of the nation's most popular TV shows are Sanford and Son, Laverne & Shirley, All In The Family, and the premier of Saturday Night Live. And in the wide world of boxing Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in the Thrilla in Manila. But we are here to discuss the year in rock. Joining me in today's discussion...

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57:04

Drunken Fans, Porn Bans, Beer Kings & Pit Diapers...

The Josh and Friends Podcast ·

2025/01/25

Episode 132: This week the show welcomes back Mr. Andy Matlock. And we'll be discussing a number of different topics including: A list of the best cameos by athletes in movies, another state joins the ongoing porn site ban, a new study finds that young adults are dumber than ever, and my brother and I recreate a childhood photo from over 40 years ago. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels)1:16 - Transformers Photo 40 Years Later6:17 - Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls8:48 - Top Ten DVD Ren...

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70:21

Fun Vacation Tours, Medical Emergencies & Awful Air...

The Josh and Friends Podcast ·

2025/01/12

Episode 131: This week the show welcomes back Ethan McDonald to the program. And we'll be discussing many of the traveling adventures he's had over the years. Everything from the cities who offer the best food, to some of his favorite locations from the past, and places he'd like to visit in the future. We also speak about Ethan's horrifying medical emergency while visiting Germany, how I had to bail a friend out of a hospital in Mexico, and we both exchange the worst airline flights that we'...

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152:10

2024 Year in Review

The Josh and Friends Podcast ·

2024/12/27

Episode 130: Welcome to the 2024 Year In Review! As always there were some light-hearted moments that included break dancing in the Olympics, the latest viral sensation of the Hawk Tuah Girl... and some crazier moments that included copious amounts of lube, attempted assassinations, two ongoing wars, and one of the biggest political comebacks in modern history. We also discuss the all new slang words, the latest fashion trends, the craziest news stories, as well as the biggest viral sensation...

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