The Josh and Friends Podcast

Episode 109: This week the show welcomes back Andy and Jen to the podcast. And we'll be discussing our recent adventures up to Seattle. Everything from the yearly friends get together, to our "Rock Tour Location Adventures," and a road trip to the Goonies House and other filming locations in Oregon.   🎵 MUSIC USED ► Theme Song: Corbyn Kites - "Overdrive" -----------------...

Episode 108: This week the show welcomes back Erik Tapia to the program. And we'll be discussing a number of topics including our recent concert experience at Billy Joel, tailgating in frigid temperatures of Phoenix, and we also explore the idea of living full time on a cruise ship.  0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:22 - 1st Beer Review / Hangover Drink Update 4:09 - Billy Joel Conce...

Episode 107: Today, we are here to talk about some 90s rock music! And joining me in this week's conversation are two of my good friends, Mr. Lee Olson and Ethan McDonald. Listen in as we discuss our Top 5 picks for the greatest Rock Albums of 1994.  0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:31 - Happy New Year / Top Albums of 1994 3:40 - Ethan's No. 5 Album 5:30 - Lee's No. 5 Album...

Episode 106: Welcome to the 2023 Year in Review! As always I am joined by my good friend and co-host, Lee Olson. And we’ll be discussing all the good and bad that happened this year, including some of the top news stories, the biggest trends, and the latest slang words. We’ll also be talking about our favorite movie selections, a list of people who were lost this year, as well as our predictions f...

Episode 105: This week, Steve Klunk is back in the studio to discuss a number of different topics including our thoughts on emotional support animals, Christmas songs that are worth millions, and we review a list of reasons why you should never have kids.  0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:51 - Christmas Tree / Choking on Food 5:07 - Reasons To Not Have Kids / No. 1 Priority 7:03 - Reason...

Episode 104: This week Andy Matlock joins the show to speak about some recent stories going on including.... some famous celebrities who've announced they've stopped smoking weed, Kurt Cobain's thoughts on the Foo Fighters, the latest Sammy Hagar tour featuring another guitar god, a new rock album by Dolly Parton, and a look back at some of the worst concerts that we've ever at...

Episode 103: This week John Rajcich returns to speak about some recent events taking place including last month's Halloween costumes, the fast food industry's deceitful food tactics, and we'll give our reviews of some new music, by old artists.  0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:15 - Be Good Johnny / Logo Sign 2:51 - Halloween Costumes 6:46 - Motley Crue vs. Mick Mars 9:16 -...

Episode 102: This week, Jen Young returns to the show for another Halloween special! Join us for discussions on everything from The Top Costume Trends of 2023, our favorite outfits from years past, stealing candy from small children, and find out what Josh considers to be "The Greatest Year in the History of Halloween." 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:28 - Drinks / 2023 Outfits...

Episode 101: This week Erik Tapia is back to discuss a number of different topics including our recent concert experiences in Phoenix, the new Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce saga, a discussion on which is the better phone selection between Android and iPhone, and of course, some interesting drink samples from the man himself.  0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:11 - Mohawks / Erik Shares New...

Episode 100: This week the show is celebrating a HUGE milestone with the 100th episode of the program! To help me honor this momentous occasion, I've invited an eclectic group of guests from the show's past - my brother, my old boss, and one of my closest buddies. So, help me ring in number 100 with some good times featuring Andy Matlock, Brian Crooks and Lee Olson.  0:00 - Cold Open / I...

Episode 99: This week Big John returns for some more music talk! And we'll be discussing our thoughts on the latest Rolling Stones single, a tribute to a few musicians who have passed, as well as our own personal list of The Top 3 Greatest Jimmy Buffett Songs of All-Time.  0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:50 - Winter Body 2:32 - The Rolling Stones 8:14 - Music Deaths in 2023 9:50 - S...

Episode 98. This week Ethan and Brent join the show for a very special Seahawks episode! And today, we'll be discussing our Top 3 most underrated players in franchise history, along with our own predictions for the upcoming 2023 season.  0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:28 - Guidelines: Ring of Honor & HOF Exclusions 4:17 - Brent's 3rd Selection 5:32 - Ethan's 3rd Selec...

Episode 97:  This week Brent Kipling joins the program to talk about some old stories from back in the day. The Kipster and I first met in elementary school way back in the 80s! He was a fellow athlete who ran like Barry Sanders, a music fan who loved the band Journey, and was also one of the nicest guys that I have ever met. Brent and I ended up starting at UPS in Feb of '96, but only one of...

Episode 96: This week Sean Greenfield returns to the show for a wide range of topics including a list of the funniest movies of all-time, a guide to the perfect workout to get jacked in the gym, a heartfelt tribute to Paul Reubens, and a discussion on who should be included on the Mt. Rushmore of weed smokers.  0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:13 - Diet & Workouts 15:54 - Scorching Ho...

Episode 95: This week Jay Munney is back to give updates on his recent wedding, as well as some of the places he's traveled to this summer. We also discuss drinking Bud Light in public, the crazy Taylor Swifties of 2023.... and could Garth Brooks be a serial killer? We discuss all this and more!  0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:18 - Phoenix Heat / Air Conditioning 3:30 - Summer Trav...

Episode 94: This week brother Andy returns for another edition of the Matlock check-in! Tune in for discussions on our recent trip to Wisconsin, Snoop Dogg's latest menu item, a review of the new Peach Busch Light, and the hottest new trend taking over the TikTok world with The Rich Falls shout-out game!  0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:05 - Beer & Recent Injuries 1:51 - Vacatio...

Episode 93: This week Lee joins the podcast for a fun discussion on 80s TV Shows, Reselling on eBay, Old School Radio Voices, Josh's Hawaiian Shirts, Backing Music at Live Shows, Getting Old, and our thoughts on Groups Replacing Band Members.  0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 0:52 - Hawaiian Shirts / Collectables 3:18 - eBay Reselling 10:14 - 80s TV Shows 14:25 - Classic Radio Voices ...

Episode 92: This week Erik and Rich return to discuss a number of different events - including Erik's trip to Vegas, Rich's new love for going out, as well as some conversations about getting pulled over by the cops. We also review the new Nike Air movie, debate if Lebron James is the real GOAT, weigh in on the Pacino/De Niro rivalry, speak about old Disneyland rides, and provide a revie...

Episode 91: This week we are having another music countdown from the 90s!  Josh, Lee and Ethan take a trip back 30 years to discuss some of our favorite songs, a bunch of great memories, and our Top 5 selections for the best rock albums of 1993.  Make sure scan the playlist, comment on the show, and give us your own Top 5 selections! 0:00 - Thirty Years Ago / High School 4:52 - Rock Albums 1993 /...

Episode 90: This week Erik and Jen join me for drinks to help celebrate this year's Cinco de Mayo! Stories include: Slap Fighting, Waymo Vehicles, Country Music, "Special" Barbie Dolls, TV Show Reboots, McGangbangs, Weird Erik Drinks, Outrageous Chocolate Prices, and a list of some of our favorite Latin songs. So grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join the party! 0:00 - Cold Open /...

Episode 89: This week it's all about America's National Pastime! Lee Olson joins in to speak about his days collecting baseball cards, competing for the team in high school, as well as his 20-year stint working for the Mariners.  We also discuss some of the issues with the league including steroids, race, TV deals, and the addition of the new time clock. Oh, and of course we go over some...

Episode 88: On today's program Andy and I sit down to discuss the new "Power Trip" rock festival, 15 legendary rock albums turning 50, and examine a list of the greatest guitarists of all-time. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 0:53 - The Promotions Manager 4:07 - Home Improvements  5:36 - Power Trip & Other Festivals 10:29 - Worst Concerts 14:45 - Lost Love for Bands 18:2...

Episode 87: This week Ethan MacDonald joins the broadcast for another discussion on music! Rolling Stone Magazine has released their list of "The 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs of All-Time," and we are discussing some of their top picks, some questionable selections, and a popular genre that was pretty much ignored.  0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:10 - Getting Into Metal as Ki...

Episode 86: This week Steve Klunk joins me live in the studio for discussions on a number of different topics including: Angry Athletes, Sex Dolls, Old Rat Dogs, Penis Size, Horrible Teachers, Frank Stallone, Gassy Employees, Porn Sites, Bad Karma, and an all new episode of Germany or Florida.   0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:02 - Freeway Driving & Karma 1:55 - Baseball Groundskeepe...

Episode 85: Erik Tapia joins the show today for discussions on the Super Bowl festivities in Arizona, a streaker at the Phoenix Open, and a breakdown of Billboard's list of the Greatest Rappers of All-Time.  0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 0:54 - New Erik Drink / Mullet Update 2:24 - AZ Super Bowl Experience 5:22 - The Phoenix Open (Waste Management) 8:19 - Streaker / Satanic Hispanic...