The Josh and Friends Podcast
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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.
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The Josh and Friends Podcast
Top Rock Albums of 1965 (Feat. John & Ethan)
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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 Phillsbury Doughboy, mini skirts, and Diet Pepsi are all introduced for the very first time. But we are here to talk about the Year in Rock. And joining me in today’s discussion are Ethan and John, and we’ll be selecting our Top 5 favorite Rock Albums from 1965, along with our thoughts on the bands, the music and the industry at the time.
0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels)
2:09 - Rock Music in 1965
3:59 - Ethan's Number 5
7:58 - John's Number 5
11:28 - Josh's Number 5
14:25 - Ethan's Number 4
16:58 - John's Number 4
18:50 - Josh's Number 4
23:10 - Ethan's Number 3
27:55 - John's Number 3
29:43 - Josh's Number 3
31:35 - Ethan's Number 2
34:18 - John's Number 2
36:54 - Josh's Number 2
40:15 - Ethan's Honorable Mentions
41:29 - John's Honorable Mentions
47:25 - Josh's Honorable Mentions
48:57 - Ethan's Number 1
53:49 - John's Number 1
55:44 - Josh's Number 1
1:02:48 - 1965 Music Recap
1:04:39 - Beatles Discussion
1:10:17 - Final Thoughts / Outro
1965 Rock Music Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxFycXVYYhX6_1YDCrH1a8PA5Mh1K0KGO
🎵 MUSIC USED
► Theme Song: Corbyn Kites - "Overdrive"
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