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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),

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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...

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

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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...

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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...

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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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73:41

Yacht Rock Singers, Dating Nightmares & Urkel's Big...

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2024/12/15

Episode 129: This week the show welcomes back Jen Young to the program, and we’ll be discussing a number of different topics including: A review of some of our trips from this past year, an article of some dating nightmares as told from the male perspective, and in honor of the latest Max documentary, we'll share our all-time list of Yacht Rock singers. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels)1:11 - Vacations / Stones / Donut Places5:58 - Dating Article10:22 - Dating Nightmare No. 2 / Mea...

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Top Rock Albums of 2004 (Feat. Ethan & Lee)

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2024/11/22

This week we are here to discuss the 2000s! The year is 2004 – and some of the top comedies at the box office include Anchorman, Napoleon Dynamite, Dodgeball, and Meet The Fockers. Popular TV shows debuting this year include LOST, Desperate Housewives, and Entourage. And the social media platform known as "The Facebook" is launched at Harvard University. But we are here to discuss The Year in Rock, and joining me in today's discussion are Ethan and Lee. And we'll be selecting our Top 5 f...

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54:42

Limp Bizkit, Karaoke Hosts & The Wedding Singer...

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2024/11/08

Episode 127: This week Andy Matlock returns to the program to discuss a number of different topics including a recap of this year's Halloween adventures, Limp Bizkit is back in the studio making more dad rock, and we analyze a new kitchen product that seems to be both dangerous and misleading at the same time. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels)1:01 - First Summer / Record Temperatures 6:22 - Halloween, Bars & Contests11:39 - Champagne, Drinking & Celebrations14:39 - Tr...

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68:00

Halloween, Houdini & The WWE (Feat. Erik Tapia)

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2024/10/18

Episode 126: This week Mr. Erik Tapia returns to the program! And we'll be discussing a number of different topics including an update on some recent bands we've seen in concert, our thoughts on the new Vince McMahon documentary, and some fun Halloween topics to celebrate the upcoming holiday. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels)1:10 - Chops / Arizona Spiked Hard Iced Tea3:02 - Candlebox, Jerry Cantrell & Bush Concert7:26 - Rich Falls & Da Bears9:46 - Vince McMahon Doc & W...

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60:59

Movies of 1994 (Feat. Lee Olson)

The Josh and Friends Podcast ·

2024/10/03

Episode 125: This week Lee Olson returns to talk about the movies of 1994. Sit back as we discuss some of our top films from this year as well as our picks for the coolest movies from 30 years ago. And a breakdown of some of the pictures that would just never fly in today's world. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels)1:31 - Heisenberg Look / Good Life4:51 - The Top 3 Films of 19946:31 - Comedies / Jim Carrey Movies14:15 - Cool Movies / Action Flicks16:08 - More Comedies / Sports19:15 -...

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59:15

Pantera, Hugh Hefner & Old Town Scottsdale (Feat....

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2024/09/20

Episode 124: This week the show welcomes back Ethan McDonald! And we'll be discussing a number of different topics including, the best and worst parts of living in Phoenix vs. Seattle, my ultimate dream job if it was an actual possibility, as well as some fantasy music scenarios if each of us had our own time machine. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels)1:34 - Private LEGO Helicopter2:45 - Best Things About Arizona7:50 - Worst Things About Arizona12:03 - AZ Drivers / Indiana Drivers14...

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70:11

Eye Tats, Poop Masks & Nostalgic Films (Feat. Brian &...

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2024/09/08

Episode 123: This week Brian and Lee join the program to discuss a number of different topics going on in the news including poop masks, eye tats, and a new tool for dating apps. We also go over a list of classic movies that don't hold up today, as well as some films that were so bad... they're actually good.0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels)1:11 - Drinks & Food Allergies3:07 - Work, Layoffs & The Recession4:39 - National Conventions / Idiocracy9:01 - Poop Mask Girl13:44 - Blue E...

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46:01

Top Rock Albums of 1984 (Feat. Big John)

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2024/08/23

Episode 122: This week we are celebrating the music of the 80s! Join us as we discuss some of our favorite artists, a bunch of great memories, and our Top 5 selections for the best rock albums of 1984. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels)1:36 - Background / 1984 Criteria 3:04 - Big John's Number 5 Selection4:43 - Josh's Number 5 Selection6:19 - Big John's Number 4 Selection 7:46 - Josh's Number 4 Selection10:42 - Big John's Number 3 Selection15:25 - Josh's Number 3 Sel...

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Broken Hearts, Organ Donors & College Coeds (Feat....

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2024/08/13

Episode 121: This week the show welcomes Aolani Glover to the program! I first met Aolani at Central Washington University back in 1997. As fellow residents within the same dorm, we would soon begin hanging out with our group of friends partaking in random activities such as ab workouts, dinner parties and drinks on the weekends.After graduating, Aolani took up a job working at Nike in Oregon. She later began training to become a police officer in Washington when she suddenly suffered a...

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50:26

Good Beer, Trump’s Ear & Katy Perry’s Woman’s World...

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2024/07/26

Episode 120: This week the show welcomes back Andy and Erik to discuss a number of different topics including: A new list of the Top selling beers in the country, Katy Perry's latest single backfires amongst fans, the latest diet craze that's blowing up social media, and we discuss our recent trip up to Flagstaff. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels)1:25 - Beer Review / Work Updates3:26 - Katy Perry7:36 - Body Deodorant12:28 - Trump & The Secret Service15:45 - Hulk Hogan & Kid...

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76:42

Raw Dogging, Summer Tours & Fast Food Wars (Feat. Lee...

The Josh and Friends Podcast ·

2024/07/11

Episode 119: This week Lee returns to talk about some fun stories going on in the news including a price war battle within the fast food restaurant industry, the rising costs of concerts and artists who are bailing out on their tours, some big rule changes within the Miss USA pageant, and find out what's going on with the new trend they are calling raw dogging on passenger flights. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels)1:35 - Rainier Beer & Stubbies3:10 - Car Races & The 4th of ...

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Wild Teachers, Class Reunions & Josh's Top Rock Songs...

The Josh and Friends Podcast ·

2024/06/27

Episode 118: This week Ethan McDonald joins the program live in person! And in honor of our 30-year class reunion, we've decided to take a stroll down memory lane about the old days. During this episode, Ethan takes over and flips the script on me to ask a few questions about our old days back in high school. As well as a list of some of my favorite songs from each year we were in school. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (w/ Lee Michaels)1:27 - Ethan live in Studio 12a / 30-Year Reunion2:38 - Fa...

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