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Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales welcome you to their podcast project celebrating their 50 years on earth. 50 albums for 50 years.

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Back To Black Deep Dive: Amy Winehouse’s Masterpiece | 50 For 50
Jan. 27, 2026

Back To Black Deep Dive: Amy Winehouse’s Masterpiece | 50 For 50

Amy Winehouse changed the the game with Back to Black , but the story behind the New York and Miami sessions is as complex as the artist herself. In this episode of 50 for 50 , hosts Garrett Gonzales and Mike Joseph conduct a...
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The Artists We’d Drop Everything For 🎧 #50for50
Jan. 26, 2026

The Artists We’d Drop Everything For 🎧 #50for50

Who is the one artist that makes the world stop? 🌍 In this 50 For 50 Short, Mike and GG reveal their ultimate list of "drop everything" musicians—the legends whose new music demands an immediate first listen, no matter what you're doing. From the lyrical dominance of Kendrick Lamar to the iconic l…
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The Ultimate Lauryn Hill and the Fugees Playlist | The Playlist
Jan. 23, 2026

The Ultimate Lauryn Hill and the Fugees Playlist | The Playlist

If you heard our Top 5 on Lauryn Hill and the Fugees, I chose a song as my top choice that isn't out there on streaming for some reason. However, it is on YouTube and I've embedded it below, Rumble In The Jungle from 1997.  I wanted to take …
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Best of Lauryn Hill & The Fugees | Top 5
Jan. 22, 2026

Best of Lauryn Hill & The Fugees | Top 5

The Fugees' legacy is undeniable, but which tracks truly defined an era? Join hosts Garrett Gonzales and Mike Joseph on The Top 5 as they rank the best songs from the legendary trio and their iconic solo careers. Many fans st...
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The Best Fugees & Lauryn Hill Songs: The Ultimate Top 5 Countdown | Top Five
Jan. 22, 2026

The Best Fugees & Lauryn Hill Songs: The Ultimate Top 5 Countdown | Top Five

#LaurynHill #TheFugees #90sHipHop #50For50 #WyclefJean #TheScore #HipHopHistory #Top5Songs #MusicAnalysis What are the absolute greatest Lauryn Hill and Fugees songs of all time? In this episode of 50 For 50, Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales count down their top five Fugees tracks, exploring the s…
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More Than a Fugee: Why Lauryn Hill Was Always the Trio’s True North
Jan. 21, 2026

More Than a Fugee: Why Lauryn Hill Was Always the Trio’s True North

Group dynamics are always a tricky thing. Even if a collective is set up with the intention of being a democracy, there will always be some kind of imbalance. Someone’s gonna get more lead vocals, someone’s gonna get more production cred…
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The Ultimate Lauryn Hill and the Fugees Playlist | The Playlist
The Ultimate Lauryn Hill and the Fugees Playlist | The Playlist
More Than a Fugee: Why Lauryn Hill Was Always the Trio’s True North
More Than a Fugee: Why Lauryn Hill Was Always the Trio’s True North
Funk, Soul, and Solo Success: The Lionel Richie and Commodores Journey | The Playlist
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About the Hosts

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Mike Joseph

Author and Podcaster

Mike Joseph has been a music obsessive almost his whole life. The New York native was honored by Billboard Magazine in 2020 as a "Pride Power Player", celebrating a career in the music industry that's lasted over three decades. Mike has also worked as a music journalist, a radio announcer, and since 2020 has produced and hosted the podcast "Detoxicity", which shines a light on men's mental health.

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Garrett Gonzales

Podcaster

GG is first and foremost, a husband, father, and son. He runs both Fight Game Media and BSPN Media in addition to doing podcasts for the Wrestling Observer/F4WOnline. He's also one of the co-founders of the neighborhood social media website, Nextdoor.com.