Mike Joseph

Journey N 2 Sound

Music EN ↓ 6 episodes

Former music journalist and lifelong music geek Mike Joseph moderates discussions about everything from favorite artists and albums to salient events in music history in this hour-long show. Speaking to musicians, music industry insiders and fans alike, the aim of "Journey N 2 Sound" is to have friendly yet passionate discussions that are funny, entertaining and enlightening.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.radiofreebrooklyn.org

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Mike Joseph

Episodes

Episode 6: Growing Old & Discovering Music (with Eli Taylor) 06.04.2024 58:57

How did the "olds" used to discover music, and how has that changed with advances in technology? That's what I explore in this episode with my pal Eli Taylor. We talk record stores, our ongoing attachments to physical media, and we head off into a couple of tangents too! Chumbawamba, Primitive Radio Gods and homophobic lyrics in hip-hop are also discussed in this episode.

Episode 5: Stop Making Sense!! (Concert Films & Fandoms) 06.04.2024 58:13

The Journey N 2 Sound crew goes deep on concert films, inspired by JC's trip to see the anniversary cut of Talking Heads' classic film "Stop Making Sense". From there, the discussion launches into favorite concert movies and a dive into artist fandoms.

Episode 4: Industry Insider Talk with Shanieka Brooks 16.03.2024 59:00

In this episode, Mike is joined by Shanieka Brooks. Shanieka spent a quarter century in the music industry, working for various labels and then as an academic. She discusses her path through the music industry and her refusal to be pigeonholed. She also discusses her love for Rage Against the Machine and Lenny Kravitz, plugs her hometown of New Orleans and talks about what makes it so special, and...

Episode 3 : Classic Rock Radio with Colby Smith 16.03.2024 59:00

Radio Free Brooklyn host Colby Smith joins Mike Joseph for an episode of Journey N2 Sound! They talk about Colby's love of Elton John and his hatred of jam bands. We also go super deep on Patron Saint for White Music Fans of a Certain Age, Bruce Springsteen, and chat about the recent "We Are the World" documentary, on which he is heavily featured. Get your classic rock on!

Episode 2 : Kanye, JT & More: Cancelling/Uncancelling 24.02.2024 58:59

Me and Garrett Gonzales (roheblius on socials) have been buddies for over two decades, and much of our friendship has centered around music. We actually met as music reviewers and have kept the discourse going even though neither of us writes consistently about music anymore. The two of us reconnected for an episode of JN2S during which we cover the recent Grammy Award ceremony, our mature music t...

Episode 1 : A Background Monologue Brought Forward 24.02.2024 59:00

It's the start of a new journey. I'm restarting the podcast as a show on Radio Free Brooklyn, without my fearless co-host JC (who I hope will be back) but WITH a cast of rotating guest hosts. This first show, however, is just me. Talking about my music fan bona fides; how I discovered music, what it meant to me as a kid, what it means to me now. I discuss my life in the music industry, and my tenu...