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 1996 (Feat. Lee & Ethan)
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Episode 158: This week, the boys and I head back to 1996 and rank our Top 5 favorite rock albums from one of the biggest years in rock history. From alternative rock to metal and everything in between, we talk about the bands, the music, and what life was like during an unforgettable era in the 90s.
0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels)
2:53 - Rock Music in 1996
5:18 - Lee's Number 5
8:00 - Ethan's Number 5
10:16 - Josh's Number 5
14:07 - Lee's Number 4
15:58 - Ethan's Number 4
18:06 - Josh's Number 4
21:49 - Lee's Number 3
24:26 - Ethan's Number 3
28:44 - Josh's Number 3
32:24 - Lee's Number 2
36:56 - Ethan's Number 2
41:15 - Josh's Number 2
45:36 - Lee's Honorable Mentions
48:30 - Ethan's Honorable Mentions
51:03 - Josh's Honorable Mentions
56:40 - Lee's Number 1
59:44 - Ethan's Number 1
1:06:01 - Josh's Number 1
1:09:11 - Ethan's Dad
1:11:21 - Looking Back / Final Thoughts
1:14:18 - Lee's Prize Offering
1:15:25 - Your Top 5 / Outro
1996 Rock Music Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxFycXVYYhX7qwTPxAsmXnnAsk2ieh1aU
🎵 MUSIC USED
► Theme Song: Corbyn Kites - "Overdrive"
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