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The Josh and Friends Podcast

Broadcasting since the boombox days.The Josh & Friends Podcast is the heart of this channel — a monthly deep dive into music, memories, and the people who shaped my life. From award-winning college journalism and Seattle radio (KISW, KZOK, KBSG) to Studio 12A in Phoenix, I’ve spent decades behind the mic documenting the soundtrack of our lives.Along the way, this channel has grown into a living archive — featuring curated music playlists (including viral favorites with millions of views),

comedy music history

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70:33

A-ROID, Hall of Fame Predictions & The Chris Cornell...

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2026/04/12

Episode 157: What really happened to Chris Cornell? Is there something hidden behind the walls at Magnuson Park...? We're about to find out. This week, Josh and Lee dive headfirst into a wild new conspiracy surrounding Seattle's most legendary voice — and let's just say... things get interesting. Along the way, we break down what it's like flying Southwest Airlines in 2026, react to a ridiculous Florida Man story involving tacos and baseball cards, talk about the Alex Rodriguez ...

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85:49

Hot Moms, Dead Rock Stars & The Gluten-Free Life...

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2026/03/22

Episode 156: This week, I'm joined by Ryker McDonald—someone I first met nearly 20 years ago... as a newborn. Fast forward to today, and we're finally sitting down face-to-face—talking about college life at Oregon State University, growing up in a small town, and exploring all kinds of music along the way. We also get into near-death experiences, navigating diet challenges with celiac disease, and a rapid-fire speed round of random questions. Oh—and yes... hot moms come u...

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46:38

Hawk Rings, Desert Drinks & The Big 5-0 (Feat. Andy...

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2026/02/28

Episode 155: Andy returns this week as we break down the Seahawks' second Super Bowl title and what it means for the franchise. We recap our Phoenix Open experience in Scottsdale, I officially join the big 5-0 Club, and we dive into new music news — from Van Halen searching for a new singer to upcoming releases from the Foo Fighters and the legendary William Shatner. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:24 - Andy Gator 2:27 - The Phoenix Open 8:35 - Birthday Milestone 11:07 - Supe...

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68:52

Life in The 80s, Purple Shirt Jobs & Puking in Bars...

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2026/01/15

Episode 154: What was everyday life REALLY like in the 1980s? In this episode, we break down the things that would completely shock the younger generation of today — from corporal punishment in school, to hunting down phone booths, to blindly buying albums and hoping they didn’t suck. We also pull out classic long-box CD packaging, share hilarious stories, and relive the chaos, freedom, and weirdness that made the 80s unforgettable. If you grew up in the 80s and 90s, this episode will hit y...

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116:06

2025 Year in Review: News Events, Celebrity Deaths,...

The Josh and Friends Podcast ·

2025/12/28

Episode 153: Welcome to the 2025 Year in Review! Join us for discussions on everything from this year's craziest news events, the worst celebrity deaths, the best sports stories, the top slang words, our predictions for 2026, and much much more! 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:31 - 2024 Prediction Results 7:26 - Biggest Accomplishments 11:31 - Best Reunions 13:48 - Biggest Purchases 17:05 - Notable Travel Destinations 20:14 - Fashion Trends / Sex Symbol 24:09 - Biggest Viral ...

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60:17

Gremlins, Sammy vs. Dave & The 100 Best Comedy Movies...

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2025/12/19

Episode 152: This week Andy Matlock returns to discuss a number of topics including a look back at Gremlins & Blue Thunder, rebooting popular 80s TV shows, the Whitney Houston Challenge, the great Van Halen debate of Sammy vs. Dave, and a breakdown of the 100 Best Comedy Movies of all-time. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:15 - IPA Drink / Weather 3:30 - Andy's Christmas Gift 5:12 - Gremlins (1984) 10:33 - Blue Thunder (1983) 14:58 - 80s Shows That Deserve Reboots 27:57 - 100 Be...

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45:48

Taco Debates, Binge Drinking & Deceptive Rock Tours ...

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2025/11/26

This week Erik Tapia returns to discuss a number of different topics including the benefits of binge drinking, deceptive rock tours, an amazing McDonald's milestone, and we discover the proper way to eat a taco. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:25 - Weather / Erik Drink 2:53 - New House / Pool / HOA 6:59 - WWE / Binge Drinking 13:31 - Guys Night Out 16:36 - McDonalds Burger Record 23:45 - How To Eat a Taco 29:28 - Mötley Crüe Tour 33:21 - Lynyrd Skynyrd & Foreigner 41:06 -...

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72:42

Anchorman, Garlic Armpits, & Layne Staley's Top 3...

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2025/11/15

Episode 150: This week Lee Olson returns for discussions on the trailer for the latest Michael Jackson biopic, the keys to longevity, which foods are most attractive to the opposite sex when sweat out of the body, and we select our top 3 favorite songs by 90s frontman Layne Staley. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:51 - Tito's & Margarita Drinks 9:09 - Halloween Costumes 18:37 - Podcasting & 150th Episode 23:43 - Future of Show & Archiving Video 26:52 - Diet &...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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)

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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...

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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...

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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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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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