The Josh and Friends Podcast

Episode 59: This week we are to celebrate the music of the mighty Van Halen! Join us for discussions on the best front men, the classic tunes, and a Top 3 countdown of their all-time greatest albums.  #VanHalen #Countdown #List  0:00 - Intro (Lee Michaels) 0:55 - Welcome Ethan & Lee / Dave vs. Sammy 4:56 - Sam & Dave Tour 5:43 - VH Countdown 6:15 - Van Halen (1978) 10:26 - The State of Mus...

Episode 58: This week the show welcomes Phoenix rocker Chris Topher to the show. Hear all about his latest music projects, the wild work stories with lazy temps, singing karaoke with Dr. Demento, and the crazy lady who once opened up about her sex life.  0:00 - Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:19 - Welcome Chris Topher / Pools 3:13 - Mr. Cole & Dylan 4:49 - "Topher" Nickname / Darkside Terry 6...

Episode 57: Tune in this week to hear my old radio pal Noelle Taylor! During this episode we speak about her early radio days at #KLSY to becoming program director at #KCWU in Ellensburg. It was an absolute blast catching up with old stories about the famous Bush pants, celebrating weird holidays, dancing around like Britney Spears, suspending DJs on the air, and discover the unique story of how s...

Episode 56: If you're only able to catch one episode this year -- make it this one!  Lee and I recently sat down to discuss the year's best (and worst) moments of 2021. Everything from the craziest news stories, to our own biggest accomplishments. We also give our top picks for the best movies, and pay tribute to those who were lost over the last 12 months. So grab a drink, pull up a sea...

Episode 55: This week we are here to celebrate the iconic 1980 cult classic comedy #TheBluesBrothers. During this episode we discuss everything from the history of the band, the music they produced, and the hi-jinx that went on during the making of the film. #MovieReview #JohnBelushi 0:00 - Intro (Lee Michaels) / Josh 1:22 - Welcome Rich / Capone / Old Man 4:08 - The Blues Brothers Movie 6:16 - Or...

Episode 54: Who is the greatest #Supergroup of all-time? Join us this week for another fun-filled discussion about rock music! Ethan and John are back with me to discuss an extensive list of bands who's members were individually famous before forming a "Supergroup." Find out who we thought were the studs, and who were the duds. Be sure to play along and make your own selections! #Co...

Episode 53: Tune in this week for a “super” episode featuring special guests Erik and Jen. During the show we discuss the first two Superman movies, the random costume contest, Donner vs. Lester, Jen’s resting bitch face, the bloody Velcro massacre, Erik’s personal childhood superhero, and find out how a mirror in the bathroom started it all. #Superman2 #MovieReview #Halloween 0:00 - Intro (Lee Mi...

Episode 52: This week the show welcomes the one and only Matt Boiseau to the podcast! We discuss a number of topics including great sports logos, working as a ticket broker in NYC, his thoughts on possible replacement names for “The Washington Football Team,” and discover which song he considers the best tune of all-time. #Redskins #FootballTeam #NFLlogos 0:00 - Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:11 - Welcome...

Episode 51: Make sure to check out this week’s episode featuring USMC veteran and my dad, Mr. Lee Matlock. During the show we discuss everything from first joining the Marines in 1969, to life on the base during the Vietnam War. Discover how the music of the era made a lasting impact on those inside and outside the war, and how a select group of songs became staples of a generation. #VietnamVet #U...

Episode 50: Welcome to episode 50! During this special 3-hour video broadcast Josh and Ethan sit down to discuss "The Craziest Moments in Seahawks History." This extensive list includes everything from the good, the bad, to the downright ugly. You certainly do not have to be a Seahawks fan to enjoy this episode, but it definitely helps! #Seattle #Seahawks #Countdown Narration by Josh Mat...

Episode 49: On this day 20-years ago, three friends decided to embark on an epic road trip for the ages. The original excursion was to cover much of the western United States, but that plan was quickly derailed by the shocking events of 9/11. The entire journey was documented on film and became an event that will never be forgotten. Tune in for our in-depth discussions about the trip, and enjoy so...

Episode 48: Tune in this week for the mighty return of "Big John" Rajcich! Hear discussions on everything from John’s Top 3 Beatle songs to the awesomeness of Dave Grohl, the genre of Beatlesque music, and the lost art of creating the perfect mixed tape. #TheBeatles #Songs #Podcast 0:00 - Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:25 - The Runner-Up Song 2:21 - Ringo Songs 4:04 - Number 3 Favorite Song 5:52...

Episode 47: Tune in this week for special guest and crazy wild man himself, Mr. Vic Engblom. Discussions include terrorizing the Seahawks back in the 80s, rocking tubas at a weddings, drinking beer after donating blood, arguing with a “Karen” in Vegas, and find out what exactly takes place at The “Redneck” Olympics. #MountainMan #Vegas #Podcast 0:00 - Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:25 - Welcome Vic / Catc...

Episode 46: This week the guys are turning back the clock to discuss an assortment of topics from the past.  Tune in for conversations about Old School Video Stores, Designing Tattoos, Crazy Key Stories, Devil Goats, and find out how "Angel Face" became the love of Ethan's life. #CWU #Ellensburg #Podcast 0:00 - Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:03 - Welcome Back / Vacations 1:44 - Video Stores...

Episode 45: Happy 4th! This week the Matlock brothers are celebrating America's 245th birthday. Join us for discussions on everything ranging from beer and hot dogs to movies and music, and some of the nation's most interesting facts and amazing inventions. #4thOfJuly #America #Podcast 0:00 - Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:19 - Welcome Andy / Heatwave 2:41 - What Makes America So Great? 3:48 - 4...

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Episode 44: Do you have a checklist of items you’d like to accomplish before your time is up? This week Erik and Rich are back to discuss a number of different topics listed within many popular bucket list adventures. Would Rich go bungy jumping? Will Erik fly in an experimental airplane? Would either of them ride the tallest rollercoaster in the world? Tune in to find out, and see how many you’d...

Episode 43: Make sure to catch this week’s episode featuring Beach Boys historian and YouTube music critic Giggens. Tune in for discussions on Weezer, Rock ‘N’ Roll Documentaries, Disco Disney, Vinyl Records, The Chipmunks, Reviewing Music on YouTube, and find out which Beach Boys album is their biggest hidden gem after the legendary Pet Sounds. #Giggens #BeachBoys #Podcast 0:00 - Intro (Lee Micha...

Episode 42: Are you a Beatles fan? If so, this episode is for you! Tune in this week for discussions on The Fab 4, the music and history of the band, and discover which albums we feel are the best (and worst). #TheBeatles #Ranking #Podcast 0:00 - Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:18 - Welcome John  2:24 - Getting Into The Beatles 8:48 - The Greatest Albums Overview 9:57 - Please Please Me (1963) 15:50 - With...

Episode 41: Be sure to tune in this week for a very special episode featuring Mr. Franco Antonio Bacco. Hear discussions about being a bomb inspector, going to Lover’s Package, killing cars, losing his religion, camel scandals, one-eyed demons, funny pranks, and discover how Bacco finally achieved his dream of becoming a Lord. #Airlines #Pentecostal #Podcast 0:00 - Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:15 - Welc...

Episode 40: This week the show is honoring the return of baseball with a special video episode dedicated to the Greatest #BaseballMovies of the 80s and 90s!  #Ranking #Podcast Rich and Zeke are back to discuss some of the top films from the era — and a few pretty awful ones. Tune in for the discussion, and be sure to stick around for our Top 3 selections.  0:00 - Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:02 - Welcom...

Episode 39: This week the boys and I are back to discuss one of the greatest music revolutions in rock history - The #Seattle #Grunge #Music Era.  Discussions include the top bands, the best albums, the most underrated tracks, and discover which singer we think is the greatest frontman of the decade. 0:00 - Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:28 - Welcome Back! 1:55 - Introduction to Music 4:13 - Seattle Music...

Episode 38: Be sure to catch this week’s show featuring the one and only Pat Gallagher. Listen in for discussions on old teachers, river rats, dogs named Rambo, fast motorcycles, secret fights, flaming geysers, marriage proposals, shooting guns, building bridges, and so much more! #Bridges #WSU #Podcast 0:00 - Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:29 - Welcome Pat Gallagher / Raleigh, NC 2:41 - Family Update 3:0...

Episode 37: This week Jordan "Jay Munney" returns to the show for some crazy tales from the past. Tune in for discussions on river float disasters, 90s pub crawls, wet electric parties, and discover how #Kermit was almost beaten and stabbed at a house party. #Podcast #Quailman 0:00 - Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:05 - Welcome Back Jordan / Artie Lange 2:07 - Rams vs. Seahawks  3:07 - Abby / Sch...

Who are the #Greatest Replacement Singers in #RockMusic History?  In Episode 36 Ethan, Josh and Lee sit down to discuss a brief history of the rock bands who replaced their original frontman. Do you agree with our selections? Who are your Top 3 of all-time? Let us know in the comments below! #Podcast 0:00 - Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:27 - Welcome Ethan and Lee 3:01 - Backgrounds and Musical Tastes 4:1...