Josh & Ariel in the Morning

Josh & Ariel talk with Elena and Jennifer about the upcoming Pints for Pink event at Highland Brewing Event Center on Friday March 20th.  A chance to "Raise a Glass" to help raise funds to fight Breast Cancer. 

American Idol contestant and local WNC resident, Braden Rumfelt, talks with Josh & Ariel about his experience auditioning to be on American Idol! He shares what it feels like to walk into that audition room, and how we can support him while he moves on to Hollywood Week!! 

Storm Fern is on her way to WNC, and there are many online takes of what she will bring to WNC. WLOS News 13 Chief Meteorologist, Jason Boyer, joins Josh & Ariel to discuss the newest data on Storm Fern and what you can expect! 

Did you hear that CNN named Asheville in the top 3 of U.S. towns to visit in 2025? What does that mean for Asheville? Josh and Ariel discuss! 

Josh and Ariel speak with the Director of Our Voice regarding their upcoming fundraiser to help sexual assault victims in WNC. 

As Josh runs down a survey about Americans' favorite drinks, he ACCIDENTALLY calls 911! Give it a listen! 

Josh Gates is a renowned American explorer, archaeologist, and television personality best known for hosting and producing adventure-driven series such as  Expedition Unknown ,  Destination Truth , and  Expedition X .  He will be bringing his live show,  Josh Gates Live! , to Asheville on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. "An Evening of Legends, Mysteries, and Tales of Adventur...

How often do you wash your sheets? Apparently, Americans are pretty DIRTY! Where do you fall in this survey? 

Josh and Ariel celebrate National BBQ Day by running down a list of fan favorites at a BBQ! Do you agree with this list? 

Josh Michael helps the guys out with tips and tricks that will improve their dating life! It's time for another episode of "MALE IMPROVEMENT WITH JOSH MICHAEL!" 

Josh and Ariel play a game of "who said it?" Was it Taylor Swift, or Jalen Hurts?? Ariel took these questions from Sportsish, which you can find on Instagram! 

Josh and Ariel had a chance to catch up with Na Brown, a former wide receiver who played for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL for three seasons. He discussed his thoughts about the big game on Sunday and what he has planned next! Watch, Tarheels; you might have a legend on your hands!

Joe Gatto is coming to Asheville on January 30th, and took some time to talk to Josh and Ariel about what the AVL audience can expect! 

Will the TikTok app be BANNED? Join Josh & Ariel as they discuss the upcoming ban! 

Today is Josh's first day back since his KIDNEY TRANSPLANT surgery! If you missed it, here is a highlight from this morning's show where Josh's kidney donor, Lisa, describes this journey for her. We are so happy to have him back, and we will be forever thankful for Lisa saving Josh Michael's life! 

Sebastian Maniscalco is coming to Asheville on July 13, 2024! Listen to Josh & Ariel interview Sebastian asking questions about his tour, his experience working with Robert Dinero, and what he should do around Asheville while he is in town! 

To celebrate New Kids On The Block Day, Josh & Ariel interview Danny Wood from NKOTB to discuss their new album and their upcoming tour! 

Andy Grammer is coming to the Salvage Station on July 11th, 2023. We had a chance to interview Andy, and get some insight into why he chose Asheville to be his first stop for his tour.

Joe Gatto is coming to Asheville on November 10th. Josh & Ariel get to know Joe Gatto on a personal level and what makes him tick on this episode of their podcast.

Ariel runs down her "Ariel Report" and thinks it's "adult only" because Jeff Bezos' rocket is too suggestive. Josh makes fun of her.

Instead of Adam Sandler's Thanksgiving Day Song, what should be the TRUE anthem of Thanksgiving? Josh & Ariel throw out some options!

Josh Michael reads Day 4 of his COVID-19 quarantine diary entries.

The COVID-19 quarantine is getting to Josh Michael. Here is his day 3 diary entry.

People judge your house in the first 38 seconds they arrive. What do they judge you on? Listen to this episode of Josh & Ariel In The Morning!

This episode of Clarissa's Phone Check is something straight out of Jerry Springer!