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
Remembering Brian Wilson, Sly Stone & Mr. Pickles (Feat. John Rajcich)
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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 Brian Wilson / Beach Boys Concert
26:55 - Love & Mercy / Beatles Inspiration
30:25 - Recording Pet Sounds / Carl Wilson
32:11 - Vocal Groups / Mike Love / Johnny Ramone
37:20 - Pet Sounds Reaction / Drugs & Mental Health
42:24 - Death Post / Old Concert Tours
43:50 - 82 Facts / The Ronettes
45:51 - The 'Surfer' Boys
48:00 - LSD & Cowboy Music
49:35 - Sandy Inspirations
50:46 - Heroes & Villains
51:40 - Publishing / Bathrobes
53:59 - Brian's Three Random Loves
54:34 - Rockers & Rap
58:28 - Pretty Little Baby
1:03:01 - World's Worst Beer
1:09:11 - World's Best Beer
1:10:29 - Rick Derringer
1:12:51 - Subscribe / Close
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► Theme Song: Corbyn Kites - "Overdrive"
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