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50 For 50 | Life, Music, & Friendship

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Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales have been friends for over 20 years. Their friendship began following each other's music reviews on the now-defunct website, Epinions. In 2026, they officially turn 50 and this podcast is a celebration of their 50 years, and over 20 years as friends. They will choose an album that was released each year from 1976 to 2025 and do a deep dive history and culture podcast episode about it. There will also be other episodes about artists, current music events, music documentaries and movies and more.

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Lionel Richie: The Commodores, Kenny Rogers, His Self-titled Debut Album & 1982 Pop | 50 For 50 12.01.2026 1:08:01

Lionel Richie’s 1982 debut album redefined pop stardom, but does it hold up today? Hosts Garrett Gonzales and Mike Joseph dive deep into the self-titled record that launched a solo icon. In this episode of 50 For 50 , we analyze the transition from The Commodores to the solo stage, exploring the intricate history of the band's breakup and how Lionel’s unique relationship with Kenny Rogers pave...

Selena Netflix Documentary: Was She the Original Taylor Swift? | The Cool Check In 09.01.2026 31:25

The new Selena Netflix documentary, Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy , offers an intimate look at the Queen of Tejano’s meteoric rise, but it also leaves fans wondering "what if?" Hosts Garrett Gonzales and Mike Joseph dive into the never-before-seen footage and family archives that define this 2025 release. The central problem addressed is the "lost crossover"—the moment...

New Edition Top 5: Group Hits & Solo Classics | Top 5 (50 For 50) 07.01.2026 29:48

Struggling to rank the massive catalog of R&B icons New Edition? In this special "Top 5" supplemental episode of the 50 for 50 podcast, hosts Garrett Gonzales and Mike Joseph take on the impossible task of narrowing down the best of the best. With decades of hits and legendary solo careers to navigate, fans often debate which tracks truly define the NE legacy. Mike and Garrett break do...

New Edition: Heartbreak Review (1988) | 50 for 50 Podcast 05.01.2026 1:30:58

Transitioning from a boy band to a mature R&B powerhouse is a hurdle many fail to clear, but in 1988, New Edition defied the odds. On the debut episode of the 50 for 50 podcast, hosts Garrett Gonzales and Mike Joseph dive deep into the legacy of Heartbreak . The duo explores the high-stakes gamble of replacing the iconic Bobby Brown with the powerhouse vocals of Johnny Gill—a move that fundame...

Our Top 5 Albums & An Explanation of What 50 For 50 Is | 50 for 50 01.01.2026 1:08:33

Meet Garrett and Mike. Ever wonder how the music of the past shapes who we are today? Join hosts Garrett Gonzales and Mike Joseph as they launch the 50 for 50 podcast , a deep-dive journey into the albums that defined generations. In this debut episode, Garrett and Mike explore the history of their friendship and the unique framework of this project. They bridge the gap between nostalgia and moder...

Introducing 50 For 50 24.11.2025 1:13

There's a new music review podcast on the horizon. Garrett Gonzales and Mike Joseph collaborate on 50 For 50 to celebrate their soon-to-be fifty years on earth. They'll review one album for every year from 1976 through 2025. Make sure you subscribe to the 50 For 50 feed. YouTube page and website to come.