The Josh and Friends Podcast

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Broadcasting since the boombox days.The Josh and Friends Podcast is a monthly show featuring casual conversations with friends and family, funny news stories, music, travel, rock concerts, and whatever else comes up.Some episodes feature us ranking our favorite rock albums from across the decades, while others feature radio personalities, authors, longtime friends, and our annual year-end review with Mr. Lee Olson. Host Josh Matlock's background includes award-winning journalism, several years working at Seattle radio stations like KISW, KZOK and KBSG, and more than eight years of podcasting in Phoenix, Arizona.So pull up a chair, fix yourself a drink, and join the conversation. Because everyone has a story—and every era has a soundtrack.And as always… thank you for being a friend.

  1. 1d ago

    The Kardashian Voice, Tiny Airplane Seats & The Cringiest Songs Ever Recorded (Feat. Andy Matlock)

    Episode 163: This week, the show welcomes brother Andy back to the show. We kick things off by discussing shrinking airline seats and some of the strange questions that come up while flying. We also talk about the Kardashian voice, a list of things Gen Z supposedly thinks are beneath them, and whether the cost of living in Seattle is really as high as people say it is.  Later, we trade stories about crazy Phoenix drivers and talk about Quiet Riot's new lead singer and bands that continue touring without any original members. Finally, I reveal my list of the five cringiest songs ever recorded, and Andy gives his reactions.  0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:12 - Recap / Airline Seats 4:12 - Flying Curiosity 7:53 - The Kardashian Voice 10:11 - Working Girls 15:05 - 11 Things Gen Z Thinks Are Beneath Them 30:04 - Cost of Living / Taco Time 34:29 - Visiting Auburn & Spunky Monkey 37:14 - Crazy Phoenix Drivers 40:43 - STP & Godsmack / Tame Concerts 47:09 - New Quiet Riot Singer 54:58 - Bands w/ No Original Members 56:04 - The 5 Cringiest Songs in History 1:05:27 - Rest in Peace / Botched Execution 1:07:35 - Outro / Close 🎵 MUSIC USED ► Theme Song: Corbyn Kites - "Overdrive" -------------------------------- ☑️ SUBSCRIBE HERE ⇢ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast -------------------------------- ► APPLE iTUNES: https://rb.gy/b3bfht ► SPOTIFY: https://rb.gy/jwhynd ► STITCHER: https://rb.gy/su0smc ► iHEART RADIO: https://rb.gy/uwfhih ► TUNEIN: https://rb.gy/2p9o9f ► PODCHASER: https://rb.gy/1r6im8 ► DEEZER: https://rb.gy/tbfjyw ► LISTEN NOTES: https://rb.gy/o1fjj6 -------------------------------- ★ FACEBOOK ⇢ https://www.facebook.com/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast/ ★ INSTAGRAM ⇢ https://www.instagram.com/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast ★ TIKTOK ⇢ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdpLP5mT/  ☑️ SUBSCRIBE HERE ⇢ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast

    The Kardashian Voice, Tiny Airplane Seats & The Cringiest Songs Ever Recorded (Feat. Andy Matlock)

  2. Sep 25

    Ranking The Top Rock Albums of 1976 (Feat. John & Ethan)

    Episode 162: This week, we head back 50 years to 1976 and rank our favorite rock albums from one of the biggest years in rock history. From hard rock and arena rock to punk, progressive rock, and everything in between, we break down our Top 5 picks and revisit the albums that defined the year.  0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:47 - Rock Music in 1976 2:58 - Ethan's Number 5 8:29 - John's Number 5 11:43 - Josh's Number 5 17:19 - Ethan's Number 4 19:21 - John's Number 4 23:53 - Josh's Number 4 25:41 - Ethan's Number 3 28:28 - John's Number 3 32:20 - Josh's Number 3 35:56 - Ethan's Number 2 38:10 - John's Number 2 42:51 - Josh's Number 2 47:36 - Ryker's Top Album 48:02 - Ethan's Honorable Mentions 49:24 - John's Honorable Mentions 54:18 - Josh's Honorable Mentions 1:03:00 - Ethan's Number 1 1:06:44 - John's Number 1 1:14:31 - Josh's Number 1 1:20:50 - Final Thoughts on 1976 1:23:07 - Outro / Close Top Rock Albums of 1976 Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxFycXVYYhX6SxES_bTxNgP6zrBMEoEsW&si=nMDWrkk-go71F5g2 🎵 MUSIC USED ► Theme Song: Corbyn Kites - "Overdrive" -------------------------------- ☑️ SUBSCRIBE HERE ⇢ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast -------------------------------- ► APPLE iTUNES: https://rb.gy/b3bfht ► SPOTIFY: https://rb.gy/jwhynd ► STITCHER: https://rb.gy/su0smc ► iHEART RADIO: https://rb.gy/uwfhih ► TUNEIN: https://rb.gy/2p9o9f ► PODCHASER: https://rb.gy/1r6im8 ► DEEZER: https://rb.gy/tbfjyw ► LISTEN NOTES: https://rb.gy/o1fjj6 -------------------------------- ★ FACEBOOK ⇢ https://www.facebook.com/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast/ ★ INSTAGRAM ⇢ https://www.instagram.com/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast ★ TIKTOK ⇢ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdpLP5mT/  ☑️ SUBSCRIBE HERE ⇢ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast

    Ranking The Top Rock Albums of 1976 (Feat. John & Ethan)

  3. Aug 22

    Wild Ticket Prices, Crazy Tipping Culture & Artists That Should've Quit (Feat. Lee Olson)

    Episode 161: This week Lee Olson returns for another wide-ranging conversation about the changing times, crazy prices, tipping culture, music and more. Plus, we debate which legendary artists maybe should have called it quits a long, long time ago.  0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:14 - The Kingdome / Superdome 4:42 - Wild Waves 8:15 - Midwest Storms 10:46 - High Ticket Prices 16:35 - Vanishing Hang Out Spots 22:45 - Socializing is Down 25:26 - Lee's T-Shirt & Safeco Field 27:05 - Tipping Culture in 2026 34:57 - Greedy Corporations 44:07 - Helpless Lazy Humans 48:33 - Child Tantrum Cancels Flight 54:36 - Decline in Social Interaction 59:20 - Artists That Should've Quit 1:12:30 - Ella Langley & The Billboard Hot 100 1:17:44 - Outro / Close 🎵 MUSIC USED ► Theme Song: Corbyn Kites - "Overdrive" -------------------------------- ☑️ SUBSCRIBE HERE ⇢ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast -------------------------------- ► APPLE iTUNES: https://rb.gy/b3bfht ► SPOTIFY: https://rb.gy/jwhynd ► STITCHER: https://rb.gy/su0smc ► iHEART RADIO: https://rb.gy/uwfhih ► TUNEIN: https://rb.gy/2p9o9f ► PODCHASER: https://rb.gy/1r6im8 ► DEEZER: https://rb.gy/tbfjyw ► LISTEN NOTES: https://rb.gy/o1fjj6 -------------------------------- ★ FACEBOOK ⇢ https://www.facebook.com/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast/ ★ INSTAGRAM ⇢ https://www.instagram.com/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast ★ TIKTOK ⇢ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdpLP5mT/  ☑️ SUBSCRIBE HERE ⇢ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast

    Wild Ticket Prices, Crazy Tipping Culture & Artists That Should've Quit (Feat. Lee Olson)

  4. Jul 16

    KCWU Reunion Special | 88.1 FM, The 'Burg | College Radio Tales

    Episode 160: Join me as I reunite with several of my old college buddies from KCWU's 88.1 FM The 'Burg. We share crazy stories, great memories, rare archival footage, and look back at the college radio station where it all began nearly 30 years ago.  0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:29 - Ryan Buske (KCWU DJ) 4:30 - Colin Walker (Promotions Director) 8:07 - Chris Hull (General Manager) 16:38 - Kevin MacKinnon (Production Director) 33:32 - Gavin & The Ice Cream Boat 34:16 - Motorcycles & The Current Station 41:01 - Kevin's Message & Getting Old 42:42 - Closing Thoughts / Outro 🎵 MUSIC USED ► Theme Song: Corbyn Kites - "Overdrive" -------------------------------- ☑️ SUBSCRIBE HERE ⇢ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast -------------------------------- ► APPLE iTUNES: https://rb.gy/b3bfht ► SPOTIFY: https://rb.gy/jwhynd ► STITCHER: https://rb.gy/su0smc ► iHEART RADIO: https://rb.gy/uwfhih ► TUNEIN: https://rb.gy/2p9o9f ► PODCHASER: https://rb.gy/1r6im8 ► DEEZER: https://rb.gy/tbfjyw ► LISTEN NOTES: https://rb.gy/o1fjj6 -------------------------------- ★ FACEBOOK ⇢ https://www.facebook.com/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast/ ★ INSTAGRAM ⇢ https://www.instagram.com/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast ★ TIKTOK ⇢ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdpLP5mT/  ☑️ SUBSCRIBE HERE ⇢ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast

    KCWU Reunion Special | 88.1 FM, The 'Burg | College Radio Tales

  5. Jun 20

    Ghost Stories, Prison Tats & Keystone Apple (Feat. Erik Tapia)

    Episode 159: This week, Erik Tapia returns to the studio for another round of laughs, stories, and questionable life decisions. We talk about his $20 Vegas tattoo, a possible ghost encounter, TV reboots, and settle one of the biggest beer debates of the summer: Can Keystone Light Apple dethrone the mighty Busch Light Apple? Plus, Erik attempts to finish off a BuzzBall that packs a serious punch while we put Keystone Apple to the test. Did Keystone pull off the upset? Did Erik finish the BuzzBall? You'll have to listen to find out.   All this and more on the latest episode of The Josh & Friends Podcast! 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:12 - Busch Light Apple vs. Keystone Light Apple 8:20 - Andy in Vegas / Prison Tat 13:25 - The Evolution of Las Vegas 15:24 - Hulk Hogan Doc 18:55 - Josh's Ghost Story 22:25 - Men Rescued From Cave 26:34 - Little House On The Prairie 31:09 - Baywatch Reboot 34:35 - Erik Brings Out The BuzzBall 38:50 - Mike Love Destroys Kokomo 45:43 - Paul McCartney Album Review 1:00:06 - Getting Blind Drunk 1:04:06 - 4th of July 250 Plans 1:07:04 - Buzzball, Hangovers & Superman 1:11:30 - Outro / Close 1:11:55 - Buzzball Challenge Recap 4TH OF JULY PLAYLIST Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1f24f2w6zvGbyTlylb56pJ?si=CGWQXqo1SZC3b0mp_gFhNw YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxFycXVYYhX7SESbFq8orL8wP_r54H_7C&si=Dwg98DVolqMIoqgM 🎵 MUSIC USED ► Theme Song: Corbyn Kites - "Overdrive" -------------------------------- ☑️ SUBSCRIBE HERE ⇢ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast -------------------------------- ► APPLE iTUNES: https://rb.gy/b3bfht ► SPOTIFY: https://rb.gy/jwhynd ► STITCHER: https://rb.gy/su0smc ► iHEART RADIO: https://rb.gy/uwfhih ► TUNEIN: https://rb.gy/2p9o9f ► PODCHASER: https://rb.gy/1r6im8 ► DEEZER: https://rb.gy/tbfjyw ► LISTEN NOTES: https://rb.gy/o1fjj6 -------------------------------- ★ FACEBOOK ⇢ https://www.facebook.com/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast/ ★ INSTAGRAM ⇢ https://www.instagram.com/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast ★ TIKTOK ⇢ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdpLP5mT/  ☑️ SUBSCRIBE HERE ⇢ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast

    Ghost Stories, Prison Tats & Keystone Apple (Feat. Erik Tapia)

  6. May 24

    Ranking The Top Rock Albums of 1996 (Feat. Lee & Ethan)

    Episode 158: This week, the boys and I head back to 1996 and rank our Top 5 favorite rock albums from one of the biggest years in rock history. From alternative rock to metal and everything in between, we talk about the bands, the music, and what life was like during an unforgettable era in the 90s.  0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 2:53 - Rock Music in 1996 5:18 - Lee's Number 5 8:00 - Ethan's Number 5 10:16 - Josh's Number 5 14:07 - Lee's Number 4 15:58 - Ethan's Number 4 18:06 - Josh's Number 4 21:49 - Lee's Number 3 24:26 - Ethan's Number 3 28:44 - Josh's Number 3 32:24 - Lee's Number 2 36:56 - Ethan's Number 2 41:15 - Josh's Number 2 45:36 - Lee's Honorable Mentions 48:30 - Ethan's Honorable Mentions 51:03 - Josh's Honorable Mentions 56:40 - Lee's Number 1 59:44 - Ethan's Number 1 1:06:01 - Josh's Number 1 1:09:11 - Ethan's Dad 1:11:21 - Looking Back / Final Thoughts 1:14:18 - Lee's Prize Offering 1:15:25 - Your Top 5 / Outro 1996 Rock Music Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxFycXVYYhX7qwTPxAsmXnnAsk2ieh1aU 🎵 MUSIC USED ► Theme Song: Corbyn Kites - "Overdrive" -------------------------------- ☑️ SUBSCRIBE HERE ⇢ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast -------------------------------- ► APPLE iTUNES: https://rb.gy/b3bfht ► SPOTIFY: https://rb.gy/jwhynd ► STITCHER: https://rb.gy/su0smc ► iHEART RADIO: https://rb.gy/uwfhih ► TUNEIN: https://rb.gy/2p9o9f ► PODCHASER: https://rb.gy/1r6im8 ► DEEZER: https://rb.gy/tbfjyw ► LISTEN NOTES: https://rb.gy/o1fjj6 -------------------------------- ★ FACEBOOK ⇢ https://www.facebook.com/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast/ ★ INSTAGRAM ⇢ https://www.instagram.com/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast ★ TIKTOK ⇢ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdpLP5mT/  ☑️ SUBSCRIBE HERE ⇢ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast

    Ranking The Top Rock Albums of 1996 (Feat. Lee & Ethan)

  7. Apr 12

    A-ROID, Hall of Fame Predictions & The Chris Cornell Conspiracy (Feat. Lee Olson)

    Episode 157: What really happened to Chris Cornell? Is there something hidden behind the walls at Magnuson Park...? We're about to find out.  This week, Josh and Lee dive headfirst into a wild new conspiracy surrounding Seattle's most legendary voice — and let's just say... things get interesting.  Along the way, we break down what it's like flying Southwest Airlines in 2026, react to a ridiculous Florida Man story involving tacos and baseball cards, talk about the Alex Rodriguez HBO documentary, and give our official predictions for this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class.  0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:23 - Southwest Airlines & Flying 11:56 - Florida Man Taco Packets 17:52 - Collecting Baseball Cards 26:52 - Alex Rodriguez Doc 31:59 - Rock & Roll HOF Predictions 46:48 - Future of AI Technology  58:44 - 1998 Predictions 1:03:20 - A Sound Garden & Chris Cornell 1:08:40 - Final Thoughts / Weather 1:10:14 - Outro / Close 🎵 MUSIC USED ► Theme Song: Corbyn Kites - "Overdrive" -------------------------------- ☑️ SUBSCRIBE HERE ⇢ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast -------------------------------- ► APPLE iTUNES: https://rb.gy/b3bfht ► SPOTIFY: https://rb.gy/jwhynd ► STITCHER: https://rb.gy/su0smc ► iHEART RADIO: https://rb.gy/uwfhih ► TUNEIN: https://rb.gy/2p9o9f ► PODCHASER: https://rb.gy/1r6im8 ► DEEZER: https://rb.gy/tbfjyw ► LISTEN NOTES: https://rb.gy/o1fjj6 -------------------------------- ★ FACEBOOK ⇢ https://www.facebook.com/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast/ ★ INSTAGRAM ⇢ https://www.instagram.com/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast ★ TIKTOK ⇢ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdpLP5mT/  ☑️ SUBSCRIBE HERE ⇢ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast

    A-ROID, Hall of Fame Predictions & The Chris Cornell Conspiracy (Feat. Lee Olson)

  8. Mar 22

    Hot Moms, Dead Rock Stars & The Gluten-Free Life (Feat. Ryker McDonald)

    Episode 156: This week, I'm joined by Ryker McDonald—someone I first met nearly 20 years ago... as a newborn.  Fast forward to today, and we're finally sitting down face-to-face—talking about college life at Oregon State University, growing up in a small town, and exploring all kinds of music along the way.  We also get into near-death experiences, navigating diet challenges with celiac disease, and a rapid-fire speed round of random questions.  Oh—and yes... hot moms come up. Don't ask. Just listen. 😂 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:26 - 20-Year Reunion / Mom & Dad 3:22 - Hermiston, OR / High School Sports 8:29 - Oregon State / Mechanical Engineering Major 11:59 - Ethan's Popularity / HS Coaches 15:26 - Introducing Parents / Hot Moms 20:01 - Settling in Oregon / Oldies Music 26:31 - Exploring Musical Genres / Future Jobs 32:37 - Celiac Disease & Diet Restrictions 39:08 - Speed Round Questions / First Album 40:43 - Best & Least Favorite Vacations 43:37 - Action Movies / Fast Food 46:25 - Last Film in Theater / Best Concerts 51:49 - Basketball GOATs / Pet Peeves 56:13 - Snacks, Cartoons & Cats vs. Dogs 59:27 - Favorite Bands / Greatest Superheroes 1:05:57 - Near Death Experience 1:09:17 - Pineapple Pizza / Video Games / Cereal 1:13:57 - Dead Rock Star Revival 1:22:22 - Drinking in Bars / Good Will Hunting 1:25:24 - Outro / Close 🎵 MUSIC USED ► Theme Song: Corbyn Kites - "Overdrive" -------------------------------- ☑️ SUBSCRIBE HERE ⇢ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast -------------------------------- ► APPLE iTUNES: https://rb.gy/b3bfht ► SPOTIFY: https://rb.gy/jwhynd ► STITCHER: https://rb.gy/su0smc ► iHEART RADIO: https://rb.gy/uwfhih ► TUNEIN: https://rb.gy/2p9o9f ► PODCHASER: https://rb.gy/1r6im8 ► DEEZER: https://rb.gy/tbfjyw ► LISTEN NOTES: https://rb.gy/o1fjj6 -------------------------------- ★ FACEBOOK ⇢ https://www.facebook.com/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast/ ★ INSTAGRAM ⇢ https://www.instagram.com/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast ★ TIKTOK ⇢ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdpLP5mT/  ☑️ SUBSCRIBE HERE ⇢ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJoshandFriendsPodcast

    Hot Moms, Dead Rock Stars & The Gluten-Free Life (Feat. Ryker McDonald)
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Broadcasting since the boombox days.The Josh and Friends Podcast is a monthly show featuring casual conversations with friends and family, funny news stories, music, travel, rock concerts, and whatever else comes up.Some episodes feature us ranking our favorite rock albums from across the decades, while others feature radio personalities, authors, longtime friends, and our annual year-end review with Mr. Lee Olson. Host Josh Matlock's background includes award-winning journalism, several years working at Seattle radio stations like KISW, KZOK and KBSG, and more than eight years of podcasting in Phoenix, Arizona.So pull up a chair, fix yourself a drink, and join the conversation. Because everyone has a story—and every era has a soundtrack.And as always… thank you for being a friend.

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  • Creator
    Josh
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    164
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Josh and Friends Podcast
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