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JOSH'S TIMELINE
1986: Purchases Men at Work's "Cargo"
1987: Attends first concert - The Monkees!
1989: Records station promos at 89.9 KGRG
1991: Performs radio skits in garage w/ Velasco
1994: Takes History of Rock & Roll at GRCC
1997: Becomes Kevin's co-host on 92.5 KCAT
1998: Solo radio show begins; Mobile DJ
1998: Station commercials at 103.1 KQBE
1999: Helps launch 88.1 KCWU, B.A. Broadcast Journalism
1999: Starts at 99.9 KISW & 100.7 KQBZ "The Buzz"
2000: Forms DJ Business w/ Kevin
2001: Promo events for 1090 KYCW and 94.1 KMPS
2002: Begins at 102.5 KZOK doing promos
2003: Hired on at Oldies 97.3 KBSG
2004: Becomes producer for "The R&R Time Machine"
2007: Launches YouTube Channel
2012: Creates 12th Man page on Facebook
2018: Forms Chuck N Josh Podcast
2019: Launches The Josh & Friends Podcast
2023: Celebrates 100th Episode
Episodes
138 episodes
Fish Peckers, Neanderthals & Torturing Teachers (Feat. Ethan McD)
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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 137
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Remembering Radio Legend Bob Rivers & Boxing Champion Greg Haugen (Feat. Lee Olson)
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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 136
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1:05:38
Coaching, Cabins, Packers & Tailgates (Feat. Ted Hanson)
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.I...
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Season 7
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Episode 135
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1:10:51
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame | Nominees, Predictions & Snubs (Feat. John Rajcich)
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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 134
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1:15:35
Top Rock Albums of 1975 (Feat. John & Ethan)
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 133
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1:10:14
Drunken Fans, Porn Bans, Beer Kings & Pit Diapers (Feat. Andy Matlock)
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 th...
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Season 7
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Episode 132
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57:04
Fun Vacation Tours, Medical Emergencies & Awful Air Flights (Feat. Ethan McD)
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 131
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1:10:21
2024 Year in Review (Feat. Lee Olson)
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 amo...
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Season 7
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Episode 130
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2:32:10
Yacht Rock Singers, Dating Nightmares & Urkel's Big Package (Feat. Jen Young)
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 mal...
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Season 7
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Episode 129
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1:13:41
Top Rock Albums of 2004 (Feat. Ethan & Lee)
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 Hou...
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Season 7
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Episode 128
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1:24:15
Limp Bizkit, Karaoke Hosts & The Wedding Singer (Feat. Andy Matlock)
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 produ...
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Season 7
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Episode 127
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54:42
Halloween, Houdini & The WWE (Feat. Erik Tapia)
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 H...
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Season 6
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Episode 126
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1:08:00
Movies of 1994 (Feat. Lee Olson)
Episode 125: This week Lee Olson returns to talk about the movies of 1994. Sit back as we discuss some of our top films from this year as well as our picks for the coolest movies from 30 years ago. And a breakdown of some of the pictures that w...
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Season 6
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Episode 125
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1:00:59
Pantera, Hugh Hefner & Old Town Scottsdale (Feat. Ethan McDonald)
Episode 124: This week the show welcomes back Ethan McDonald! And we'll be discussing a number of different topics including, the best and worst parts of living in Phoenix vs. Seattle, my ultimate dream job if it was an actual possibility, as w...
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Season 6
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Episode 124
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59:15
Eye Tats, Poop Masks & Nostalgic Films (Feat. Brian & Lee)
Episode 123: This week Brian and Lee join the program to discuss a number of different topics going on in the news including poop masks, eye tats, and a new tool for dating apps. We also go over a list of classic movies that don't hold up today...
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Season 6
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Episode 123
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1:10:11
Ranking The Top Rock Albums of 1984 (Feat. Big John)
Episode 122: This week we are celebrating the music of the 80s! Join us as we discuss some of our favorite artists, a bunch of great memories, and our Top 5 selections for the best rock albums of 1984. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intr...
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Season 6
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Episode 122
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46:01
Broken Hearts, Organ Donors & College Coeds (Feat. Aolani Glover)
Episode 121: This week the show welcomes Aolani Glover to the program! I first met Aolani at Central Washington University back in 1997. As fellow residents within the same dorm, we would soon begin hanging out with our group of friends partaki...
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Season 6
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Episode 121
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2:12:22
Good Beer, Trump’s Ear & Katy Perry’s Woman’s World (Feat. Andy & Erik)
Episode 120: This week the show welcomes back Andy and Erik to discuss a number of different topics including: A new list of the Top selling beers in the country, Katy Perry's latest single backfires amongst fans, the latest diet craze that's b...
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Season 6
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Episode 120
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Raw Dogging, Summer Tours & Fast Food Wars (Feat. Lee Olson)
Episode 119: This week Lee returns to talk about some fun stories going on in the news including a price war battle within the fast food restaurant industry, the rising costs of concerts and artists who are bailing out on their tours, some big ...
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Season 6
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Episode 119
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1:16:42
Wild Teachers, Class Reunions & Josh's Top Rock Songs (Feat. Ethan McDonald)
Episode 118: This week Ethan McDonald joins the program live in person! And in honor of our 30-year class reunion, we've decided to take a stroll down memory lane about the old days. During this episode, Ethan takes over and flips the script on...
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Season 6
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Episode 118
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1:01:10
Murder Shows, Lenny Kravitz & Hollywood Swingers (Feat. Andy & Jen)
Episode 117: This week the show welcomes Andy and Jen. And we'll be discussing a number of different topics including Andy's new job at the senior living community, our road trip to the Grand Canyon, and some Hollywood actors who are having thr...
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Season 6
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Episode 117
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59:47
Hall & Oates, Ashley Madison & Apple Music's Top 10 (Feat. Jay Munney)
Episode 116: This week the show welcomes Jordan Munn back to the program. And we'll be discussing a range of different topics including graduation songs, an update on Hall & Oates, the Ashley Madison documentary on Netflix and a list of App...
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Season 6
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Episode 116
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54:11
The Rolling Stones, Ric Flair & Vince Meal (Feat. Rich Falls)
Episode 115: After nearly a year and a half, the show welcomes back Rich Falls to the program. And we'll be discussing a number of different topics including Ric Flair's drinking, Vince Neil's falling, the Bears number one draft pick, and a rev...
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Season 6
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Episode 115
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43:16
Pearl Jam, OJ & Jelly Rolls (Feat. Andy Matlock)
Episode 114: This week Andy Matlock returns to the show to speak about a number of events going on including our discussions about the weird-ass new neighbor next door, our reviews of the new Pearl Jam and Taylor Swift albums, the Coachella Mus...
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Season 6
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Episode 114
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1:05:50
Puffy Coats, Pelicans & Horny Photographers (Feat. Lee Olson)
Episode 113: This week Lee Olson returns to talk about good and bad rock concerts, songs that remind us of memories from the past, and photographers who insist on snapping seductive photo shoots with their artists. 0:00 - Cold Open...
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Season 6
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Episode 113
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