The Josh and Friends Podcast

Episode 144: This week the show welcomes Andy and Erik to the program. And we'll be discussing a number of recent topics going on including: Ozzy Osbourne bids farewell to his touring days, alcohol proves once again that it's still undefeated, and we'll give our review of the new James Gunn Superman movie. 

0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels)
1:19 - Bud Select 55 Review
4:20 - 4th of July Recap

Episode 143: This week we are here to discuss the 1960s! The year was 1965 and the top movies at the box office include The Sound of Music, Doctor Zhivago and Thunderball. Popular TV shows Batman, Gomer Pyle and Bonanza. And in pop culture the Phillsbury Doughboy, mini skirts, and Diet Pepsi are all introduced for the very first time. But we are here to talk about the Year in Rock. And joining me in today’s discussion are Ethan and...

Episode 142: This week John Rajcich joins the program to discuss the recent passing of Sly Stone and Brian Wilson. We also talk about the 60s pop star who is back on the charts after going viral on TikTok. And we uncover a study by a group of experts who have named their pick for the worst beer in the world.

0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels)
1:12 - John's Ducks
3:41 - Mr. Pickles
14:38 - Sly Stone / ...

Episode 141: This week the show welcomes my uncle Terry to the program! And we'll be discussing everything from playing baseball and getting into a number of scuffles back in the day, his past jobs working as a geologist and later as a teacher, and his passions of hiking, skiing and collecting unique minerals. We also talk about how he just missed getting drafted into Vietnam, his past relationships over the years to meeting h...

Episode 140: This week Andy Matlock joins the program to discuss a number of different topics including: The 100 Men vs. 1 Gorilla debate, Happy Gilmore 2 is coming out soon, singer Meghan Trainor shows off her new bod, David Lee Roth returns to the stage after a 5-year hiatus, and we give our review of the new Busch Light Apple beer. 

0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels)
1:28 - Busch Light Apple Beer
8:54 - Old...

Episode 139: This week we are here to discuss the 90s! The year was 1995 and the top comedies at the box office include Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, Clueless, Tommy Boy, Friday and Billy Madison. The top rated shows on television include E.R., Seinfeld and Friends. And O.J. Simpson was found not guilty of murder in "The Trial of the Century." 

But we are here to talk about the year in rock. And joining me in t...

Episode 138: This week, Erik Tapia returns to discuss a number of topics including the latest rebranding for Hooters, a conspiracy theory involving the all-female Blue Origin space riders, our thoughts on chicken toothpaste, pickle margaritas and church wrestling, and we speak about a restaurant that offers food discounts for skinny people. 

0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels)
1:19 - Jumex Drink 1 / Santana Concert...

Episode 137: This week the show welcomes Ethan McDonald back to the program. And we'll be discussing some wild stories from back in the day, including: growing up with a parent with substance abuse issues, dating a high school girl while still in junior high, being jumped by a group of gang members after walking home from school, and getting in trouble for drawing inappropriate cartoons of teachers doing horrible acts. 

Episode 136: This week we're here to honor two local legends of the Pacific Northwest: On-air radio personality Bob Rivers, and three-time World Boxing Champion Greg "The Mutt" Haugen. And we'll be discussing the rise of these two icons in the 1980s, as well as some of their most well-known accomplishments during their respected careers. 

 We'll also speak about a new strange product that Domino's Pizza...

Episode 135: This week, the show welcomes my uncle Ted to the program! As a younger sibling to my mother, he grew up playing sports, coaching high school football, and eventually retiring as a teacher from the great state of Wisconsin.

In today’s episode we’ll talk about everything from working at my grandfather’s Dairy Queen, to attending Packers football games and tailgating at Lambeau Field, and essentially building the...

Episode 134: This week we are here to talk about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Join us for a discussion about each of the artists nominated in 2025, as well as our selection results from last year, our Top 5 all-time biggest snubs, and our predictions for this year's class of inductees. 

0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels)
1:05 - Rock HOF Nominees / Last Year's Results
3:08 - John's Top 5 Big...

Episode 133: This week we are here to discuss the 1970s! The year was 1975 and the top movies at the box office include One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Jaws, and Dog Day Afternoon. Some of the nation's most popular TV shows are Sanford and Son, Laverne & Shirley, All In The Family, and the premier of Saturday Night Live. And in the wide world of boxing Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in the Thrilla in Manila.

Episode 132: This week the show welcomes back Mr. Andy Matlock. And we'll be discussing a number of different topics including: A list of the best cameos by athletes in movies, another state joins the ongoing porn site ban, a new study finds that young adults are dumber than ever, and my brother and I recreate a childhood photo from over 40 years ago. 

0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels)
1:16 - Transformers Ph...

Episode 131: This week the show welcomes back Ethan McDonald to the program. And we'll be discussing many of the traveling adventures he's had over the years. Everything from the cities who offer the best food, to some of his favorite locations from the past, and places he'd like to visit in the future. We also speak about Ethan's horrifying medical emergency while visiting Germany, how I had to bail a friend ou...

Episode 130: Welcome to the 2024 Year In Review! As always there were some light-hearted moments that included break dancing in the Olympics, the latest viral sensation of the Hawk Tuah Girl... and some crazier moments that included copious amounts of lube, attempted assassinations, two ongoing wars, and one of the biggest political comebacks in modern history. We also discuss the all new slang words, the latest fashion trends, the...

Episode 129: This week the show welcomes back Jen Young to the program, and we’ll be discussing a number of different topics including: A review of some of our trips from this past year, an article of some dating nightmares as told from the male perspective, and in honor of the latest Max documentary, we'll share our all-time list of Yacht Rock singers. 

0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels)
1:11 - Vacations / S...

This week we are here to discuss the 2000s! The year is 2004 – and some of the top comedies at the box office include Anchorman, Napoleon Dynamite, Dodgeball, and Meet The Fockers. Popular TV shows debuting this year include LOST, Desperate Housewives, and Entourage. And the social media platform known as "The Facebook" is launched at Harvard University. 

But we are here to discuss The Year in Rock, and joining m...

Episode 127: This week Andy Matlock returns to the program to discuss a number of different topics including a recap of this year's Halloween adventures, Limp Bizkit is back in the studio making more dad rock, and we analyze a new kitchen product that seems to be both dangerous and misleading at the same time.  

0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels)
1:01 - First Summer / Record Temperatures 
6:22 - Halloween...

Episode 126: This week Mr. Erik Tapia returns to the program! And we'll be discussing a number of different topics including an update on some recent bands we've seen in concert, our thoughts on the new Vince McMahon documentary, and some fun Halloween topics to celebrate the upcoming holiday. 

0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels)
1:10 - Chops / Arizona Spiked Hard Iced Tea
3:02 - Candlebox, Jerry Cant...