The Josh and Friends Podcast
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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), conversations with radio personalities and lifelong friends, firsthand stories from Woodstock to Vietnam, game day traditions, nostalgia travel features, and the everyday moments that turn into lifelong memories.
Because everyone has a story — and every era has a soundtrack.
And as always… thank you for being a friend.
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S8E158 Ranking The Top Rock Albums of 1996 (Feat. Lee & Ethan)
Episode 158: This week, the boys and I head back to 1996 and rank our Top 5 favorite rock albums from one of the biggest years in rock history. From alternative rock to metal and everything in…
S8E157 A-ROID, Hall of Fame Predictions & The Chris Cornell Conspiracy (Feat. Lee Olson)
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…
S8E156 Hot Moms, Dead Rock Stars & The Gluten-Free Life (Feat. Ryker McDonald)
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…
S8E155 Hawk Rings, Desert Drinks & The Big 5-0 (Feat. Andy Matlock)
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…
S8E154 Life in The 80s, Purple Shirt Jobs & Puking in Bars (Feat. Ethan McD)
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…
S8E153 2025 Year in Review: News Events, Celebrity Deaths, Sports Moments, Slang Words, Predictions & More!
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,…
S8E152 Gremlins, Sammy vs. Dave & The 100 Best Comedy Movies of All-Time (Feat. Andy Matlock)
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…
S8E151 Taco Debates, Binge Drinking & Deceptive Rock Tours (Feat. Erik Tapia)
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…
S8E150 Anchorman, Garlic Armpits, & Layne Staley's Top 3 Tunes (Feat. Lee Olson)
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…
S8E149 Strange Concerts, Rock Reunions & The Worst Songs of the 80s (Feat. John Rajcich)
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…
S7E148 Elderly Rock Singers, The Arizona Penis Man & Cal The MVP (Feat. Andy Matlock)
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…
S7E147 Ranking The Top 4 Albums by The Big 4 Thrash Bands (Feat. Ethan & Erik S)
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…
S7E146 Video Stores, The DARE Program & TV's Coolest Dads (Feat. Lee Olson)
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…
S7E145 Rock Singers, Viral Videos & Karaoke Nightmares (Feat. Casey Jones)
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…
S7E144 James Gunn's Superman, Erik's Bad Beer & Ozzy's Final Show (Feat. Andy & Erik)
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…
S7E143 Top Rock Albums of 1965 (Feat. John & Ethan)
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,…
S7E142 Remembering Brian Wilson, Sly Stone & Mr. Pickles (Feat. John Rajcich)
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…
S7E141 Baseball Scuffles, Rock Collections & Battling Parkinson's (Feat. Terry Hanson)
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…
S7E140 Busch Light Apple, Happy Gilmore 2 & The Return of Diamond Dave (Feat. Andy Matlock)
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…
S7E139 Top Rock Albums of 1995 (Feat. Lee & Ethan)
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.…
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The Josh and Friends Podcast has published 159 episodes since October 2019, covering topics in Comedy, Film Reviews.
The Josh and Friends Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 9m.
