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
Life in The 80s, Purple Shirt Jobs & Puking in Bars (Feat. Ethan McD)
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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 buying albums and hoping they didn’t suck.
We also pull out classic long-box CD packaging, share hilarious stories, and relive the chaos, freedom, and weirdness that made the 80s unforgettable.
If you grew up in the 80s and 90s, this episode will hit you with pure nostalgia.
If you didn’t — consider this your history lesson.
👇 Drop a comment if you remember any of these!
0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels)
1:35 - AZ Weather / Life in The 80s List
3:23 - Corporal Punishment in Schools
10:21 - Attending Movie Theaters
13:46 - Using Pay Phones
16:38 - Watching Television
21:37 - Buying Music
31:05 - Purple Shirt Jobs / Drive-Ins
34:57 - Long Box CD Cases
41:09 - Air Travel / NBA Flight
46:29 - The Tav & The Pub
51:29 - Hawks & Other NFL Teams
59:35 - Explicit Lyrics in Music
1:05:08 - Upcoming Music Shows
1:07:50 - Subscribe / Outro
🎵 MUSIC USED
► Theme Song: Corbyn Kites - "Overdrive"
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