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.
The Josh and Friends Podcast
Ranking The Top Rock Albums of 1984 (Feat. Big John)
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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 Selection
4:43 - Josh's Number 5 Selection
6:19 - Big John's Number 4 Selection
7:46 - Josh's Number 4 Selection
10:42 - Big John's Number 3 Selection
15:25 - Josh's Number 3 Selection
18:19 - Big John's Number 2 Selection
21:21 - Josh's Number 2 Selection
25:55 - Big John's Runner-Ups
30:04 - Josh's Runner-Ups
33:36 - Big John's Number 1 Selection
36:08 - Josh's Number 1 Selection
40:47 - Other Albums / Live Aid
45:29 - Subscribe / Outro
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