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 is a comedy podcast hosted by Josh, with 161 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #160

  KCWU Reunion Special | 88.1 FM, The 'Burg | College Radio Tales

  Jul 16, 202644 minS8

  Episode 160: Join me as I reunite with several of my old college buddies from KCWU's 88.1 FM The 'Burg. We share crazy stories, great memories, rare archival footage, and look back at the college radio station where it all began nearly 30 years ago. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:29 - Ryan Buske (KCWU DJ) 4:30 - Colin Walker (Promotions Director) 8:07 - Chris Hull (General Manager) 16:38 - Kevin MacKinnon (Production Director) 33:32 - Gavin & The Ice Cream Boat 34:16 - Motorcycles & The Current Station 41:01 - Kevin's Message & Getting Old 42:42 - Closing Thoughts / Outro 🎵 MUSIC USED ► Theme Song: Corbyn Kites - "Overdrive" -------------------------------- ☑️ SUBSCRIBE HERE ⇢ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast -------------------------------- ► APPLE iTUNES: https://rb.gy/b3bfht ► SPOTIFY: https://rb.gy/jwhynd ► STITCHER: https://rb.gy/su0smc ► iHEART RADIO: https://rb.gy/uwfhih ► TUNEIN: https://rb.gy/2p9o9f ► PODCHASER: https://rb.gy/1r6im8 ► DEEZER: https://rb.gy/tbfjyw ► LISTEN NOTES: https://rb.gy/o1fjj6 -------------------------------- ★ FACEBOOK ⇢ https://www.facebook.com/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast/ ★ INSTAGRAM ⇢ https://www.instagram.com/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast ★ TIKTOK ⇢ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdpLP5mT/ ☑️ SUBSCRIBE HERE ⇢ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast

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  Episode #159

  Ghost Stories, Prison Tats & Keystone Apple (Feat. Erik Tapia)

  Jun 20, 20261h 13mS8

  Episode 159: This week, Erik Tapia returns to the studio for another round of laughs, stories, and questionable life decisions. We talk about his $20 Vegas tattoo, a possible ghost encounter, TV reboots, and settle one of the biggest beer debates of the summer: Can Keystone Light Apple dethrone the mighty Busch Light Apple? Plus, Erik attempts to finish off a BuzzBall that packs a serious punch while we put Keystone Apple to the test. Did Keystone pull off the upset? Did Erik finish the BuzzBall? You'll have to listen to find out. All this and more on the latest episode of The Josh & Friends Podcast! 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:12 - Busch Light Apple vs. Keystone Light Apple 8:20 - Andy in Vegas / Prison Tat 13:25 - The Evolution of Las Vegas 15:24 - Hulk Hogan Doc 18:55 - Josh's Ghost Story 22:25 - Men Rescued From Cave 26:34 - Little House On The Prairie 31:09 - Baywatch Reboot 34:35 - Erik Brings Out The BuzzBall 38:50 - Mike Love Destroys Kokomo 45:43 - Paul McCartney Album Review 1:00:06 - Getting Blind Drunk 1:04:06 - 4th of July 250 Plans 1:07:04 - Buzzball, Hangovers & Superman 1:11:30 - Outro / Close 1:11:55 - Buzzball Challenge Recap 4TH OF JULY PLAYLIST Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1f24f2w6zvGbyTlylb56pJ?si=CGWQXqo1SZC3b0mp_gFhNw YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxFycXVYYhX7SESbFq8orL8wP_r54H_7C&si=Dwg98DVolqMIoqgM 🎵 MUSIC USED ► Theme Song: Corbyn Kites - "Overdrive" -------------------------------- ☑️ SUBSCRIBE HERE ⇢ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast -------------------------------- ► APPLE iTUNES: https://rb.gy/b3bfht ► SPOTIFY: https://rb.gy/jwhynd ► STITCHER: https://rb.gy/su0smc ► iHEART RADIO: https://rb.gy/uwfhih ► TUNEIN: https://rb.gy/2p9o9f ► PODCHASER: https://rb.gy/1r6im8 ► DEEZER: https://rb.gy/tbfjyw ► LISTEN NOTES: https://rb.gy/o1fjj6 -------------------------------- ★ FACEBOOK ⇢ https://www.facebook.com/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast/ ★ INSTAGRAM ⇢ https://www.instagram.com/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast ★ TIKTOK ⇢ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdpLP5mT/ ☑️ SUBSCRIBE HERE ⇢ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast

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  Episode #158

  Ranking The Top Rock Albums of 1996 (Feat. Lee & Ethan)

  May 24, 20261h 17mS8

  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" -------------------------------- ☑️ SUBSCRIBE HERE ⇢ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast -------------------------------- ► APPLE iTUNES: https://rb.gy/b3bfht ► SPOTIFY: https://rb.gy/jwhynd ► STITCHER: https://rb.gy/su0smc ► iHEART RADIO: https://rb.gy/uwfhih ► TUNEIN: https://rb.gy/2p9o9f ► PODCHASER: https://rb.gy/1r6im8 ► DEEZER: https://rb.gy/tbfjyw ► LISTEN NOTES: https://rb.gy/o1fjj6 -------------------------------- ★ FACEBOOK ⇢ https://www.facebook.com/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast/ ★ INSTAGRAM ⇢ https://www.instagram.com/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast ★ TIKTOK ⇢ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdpLP5mT/ ☑️ SUBSCRIBE HERE ⇢ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast

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  Episode #157

  A-ROID, Hall of Fame Predictions & The Chris Cornell Conspiracy (Feat. Lee Olson)

  Apr 11, 20261h 11mS8

  Episode 157: What really happened to Chris Cornell? Is there something hidden behind the walls at Magnuson Park...? We're about to find out. This week, Josh and Lee dive headfirst into a wild new conspiracy surrounding Seattle's most legendary voice — and let's just say... things get interesting. Along the way, we break down what it's like flying Southwest Airlines in 2026, react to a ridiculous Florida Man story involving tacos and baseball cards, talk about the Alex Rodriguez HBO documentary, and give our official predictions for this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:23 - Southwest Airlines & Flying 11:56 - Florida Man Taco Packets 17:52 - Collecting Baseball Cards 26:52 - Alex Rodriguez Doc 31:59 - Rock & Roll HOF Predictions 46:48 - Future of AI Technology 58:44 - 1998 Predictions 1:03:20 - A Sound Garden & Chris Cornell 1:08:40 - Final Thoughts / Weather 1:10:14 - Outro / Close 🎵 MUSIC USED ► Theme Song: Corbyn Kites - "Overdrive" -------------------------------- ☑️ SUBSCRIBE HERE ⇢ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast -------------------------------- ► APPLE iTUNES: https://rb.gy/b3bfht ► SPOTIFY: https://rb.gy/jwhynd ► STITCHER: https://rb.gy/su0smc ► iHEART RADIO: https://rb.gy/uwfhih ► TUNEIN: https://rb.gy/2p9o9f ► PODCHASER: https://rb.gy/1r6im8 ► DEEZER: https://rb.gy/tbfjyw ► LISTEN NOTES: https://rb.gy/o1fjj6 -------------------------------- ★ FACEBOOK ⇢ https://www.facebook.com/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast/ ★ INSTAGRAM ⇢ https://www.instagram.com/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast ★ TIKTOK ⇢ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdpLP5mT/ ☑️ SUBSCRIBE HERE ⇢ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast

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  Episode #156

  Hot Moms, Dead Rock Stars & The Gluten-Free Life (Feat. Ryker McDonald)

  Mar 21, 20261h 26mS8

  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" -------------------------------- ☑️ SUBSCRIBE HERE ⇢ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast -------------------------------- ► APPLE iTUNES: https://rb.gy/b3bfht ► SPOTIFY: https://rb.gy/jwhynd ► STITCHER: https://rb.gy/su0smc ► iHEART RADIO: https://rb.gy/uwfhih ► TUNEIN: https://rb.gy/2p9o9f ► PODCHASER: https://rb.gy/1r6im8 ► DEEZER: https://rb.gy/tbfjyw ► LISTEN NOTES: https://rb.gy/o1fjj6 -------------------------------- ★ FACEBOOK ⇢ https://www.facebook.com/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast/ ★ INSTAGRAM ⇢ https://www.instagram.com/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast ★ TIKTOK ⇢ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdpLP5mT/ ☑️ SUBSCRIBE HERE ⇢ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast

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