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
Hot Moms, Dead Rock Stars & The Gluten-Free Life (Feat. Ryker McDonald)
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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, growing up in a small town, and exploring all kinds of music along the way.
We also get into near-death experiences, navigating diet challenges with celiac disease, and a rapid-fire speed round of random questions.
Oh—and yes... hot moms come up. Don't ask. Just listen. 😂
0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels)
1:26 - 20-Year Reunion / Mom & Dad
3:22 - Hermiston, OR / High School Sports
8:29 - Oregon State / Mechanical Engineering Major
11:59 - Ethan's Popularity / HS Coaches
15:26 - Introducing Parents / Hot Moms
20:01 - Settling in Oregon / Oldies Music
26:31 - Exploring Musical Genres / Future Jobs
32:37 - Celiac Disease & Diet Restrictions
39:08 - Speed Round Questions / First Album
40:43 - Best & Least Favorite Vacations
43:37 - Action Movies / Fast Food
46:25 - Last Film in Theater / Best Concerts
51:49 - Basketball GOATs / Pet Peeves
56:13 - Snacks, Cartoons & Cats vs. Dogs
59:27 - Favorite Bands / Greatest Superheroes
1:05:57 - Near Death Experience
1:09:17 - Pineapple Pizza / Video Games / Cereal
1:13:57 - Dead Rock Star Revival
1:22:22 - Drinking in Bars / Good Will Hunting
1:25:24 - Outro / Close
🎵 MUSIC USED
► Theme Song: Corbyn Kites - "Overdrive"
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