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), 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.
Episodes
158 episodes
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 conspiracy surrounding Seattle's mo...
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 life at Oregon State University,...
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 the big 5-0 Club, and we dive into new music n...
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 school, to hunting down phone booths, to blindly b...
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, our predictions for 2026, and much much more...
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 great Van Halen debate of Sammy vs. Dave, and a b...
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 eat a taco. 0:00 - Cold Open / ...
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 out of the body, and we select our top 3 favori...
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 album, Paul McCartney is reunited with some lon...
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 held up by Charlie Kirk, the infamous "Penis ...
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 acts over the years and releasing tons of ic...
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 better back in the 80s and 90s than they are...
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 presence. Since that time he's become a sound enginee...
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 proves once again that it's still undefeated, ...
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, Gomer Pyle and Bonanza. And in pop culture the ...
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 TikTok. And we uncover a study by a group of e...
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 working as a geologist and later as a teacher,...
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 shows off her new bod, David Lee Roth returns t...
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. The top rated shows on television include E.R...
Hooter Girls, Pickle Drinks & Fake Space Trips (Feat. Erik Tapia)
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 a...
Fish Peckers, Neanderthals & Torturing Teachers (Feat. Ethan McD)
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 ...
Remembering Radio Legend Bob Rivers & Boxing Champion Greg Haugen (Feat. Lee Olson)
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 ...
Coaching, Cabins, Packers & Tailgates (Feat. Ted Hanson)
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.I...
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame | Nominees, Predictions & Snubs (Feat. John Rajcich)
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 ...
Top Rock Albums of 1975 (Feat. John & Ethan)
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...
