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Hosted by Josh · comedy · EN-US · 164 episodes
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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Booking probability
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Guest openness
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Signup to Generate a PitchBroadcasting 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.
The Josh and Friends Podcast is hosted by Josh. The show has published 164 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Kardashian Voice, Tiny Airplane Seats & The Cringiest Songs Ever Recorded (Feat. Andy Matlock)" (16 October 2026, 68 minutes), "Ranking The Top Rock Albums of 1976 (Feat. John & Ethan)" (25 September 2026, 84 minutes), and "Wild Ticket Prices, Crazy Tipping Culture & Artists That Should've Quit (Feat. Lee Olson)" (22 August 2026, 79 minutes).
The Josh and Friends Podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 71 minutes across 164 episodes.
Booking probability for The Josh and Friends Podcast is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Josh and Friends Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Josh and Friends Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.
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Josh hosts The Josh and Friends Podcast, a comedy show with 164 episodes published.
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Episode #163
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...
Episode #162
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...
Episode #161
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...
Episode #160
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...
Episode #159
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...
Episode #158
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...
Episode #157
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...
Episode #156
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...
Episode #155
Episode 155: Andy returns this week as we break down the Seahawks' second Super Bowl title and what it means for the franchise. We recap our Phoenix Open experience in Scottsdale, I officially join the big 5-0 Club, and...
Episode #154
Episode 154: What was everyday life REALLY like in the 1980s? In this episode, we break down the things that would completely shock the younger generation of today — from corporal punishment in school, to hunting down...
Episode #153
Episode 153: Welcome to the 2025 Year in Review! Join us for discussions on everything from this year's craziest news events, the worst celebrity deaths, the best sports stories, the top slang words, our predictions for...
Episode #152
Episode 152: This week Andy Matlock returns to discuss a number of topics including a look back at Gremlins & Blue Thunder, rebooting popular 80s TV shows, the Whitney Houston Challenge, the great Van Halen debate of...
Episode #151
This week Erik Tapia returns to discuss a number of different topics including the benefits of binge drinking, deceptive rock tours, an amazing McDonald's milestone, and we discover the proper way to eat a taco. 0:00...
Episode #150
Episode 150: This week Lee Olson returns for discussions on the trailer for the latest Michael Jackson biopic, the keys to longevity, which foods are most attractive to the opposite sex when sweat out of the body, and...
Episode #149
Episode 149: This week the show welcomes John Rajcich back to the program. And we'll be discussing a number of different topics including: Taylor Swift is getting dragged by critics for her latest album, Paul McCartney...
Episode #148
Episode 148: This week the show welcomes back Andy Jim Matlock. And we'll be discussing a number of different topics including: The porn ban finally hits Arizona, our plane heading to Wisconsin gets held up by Charlie...
Episode #147
Episode 147: This week we are here to discuss the Big 4 of Thrash Metal - Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Each of these bands played a huge role within the genre of metal inspiring countless acts over the years...
Episode #146
Episode 146: This week the show welcomes back Mr. Lee Olson! And today we'll be having an interesting discussion about some random topics from the past. Questions like, were items and places actually better back in the...
Episode #145
This week the show welcomes Mr. Casey Jones to the podcast! I first met Casey at a small bar in North Phoenix about 10 years ago. He was a tiny karaoke host with a big voice and a commanding presence. Since that time...
Episode #144
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...
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