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Huey Lewis & The News: Why They Were the Soundtrack to the 80s Bay Area | The Playlist
April 14, 2026

Huey Lewis & The News: Why They Were the Soundtrack to the 80s Bay Area | The Playlist

It's funny which artists you gravitate to when you're young. I don't know why Huey Lewis & The News was my cup of tea as a youngster in the mid-80s. I know my dad played Huey a bit inside the house. He recorded their videos on MTV and VH-1. But …
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How Alicia Keys Conquered the Sophomore Jinx with 'The Diary'
April 13, 2026

How Alicia Keys Conquered the Sophomore Jinx with 'The Diary'

The sophomore jinx is real, y’all. Artists have their entire lives to create their debut, and often just a year or two to create a second album. The light shines brighter on you if your debut is a success. The eyes of the public are staring de…
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Jagged Little Pill: Alanis Morissette & 1995 Music History | 50 For 50
April 12, 2026

Jagged Little Pill: Alanis Morissette & 1995 Music History | 50 For 50

Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill defined the sound of 1995 , but how did a former Canadian pop star create a global phenomenon? In this episode of 50 For 50 , hosts Garrett Gonzales and Mike Joseph dissect the cultural ...
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Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill: The Full Story of the 1995 Classic | 50 For 50
April 12, 2026

Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill: The Full Story of the 1995 Classic | 50 For 50

#AlanisMorissette #JaggedLittlePill #90sMusic #MusicHistory #50For50 #Grammys #AlternativeRock Is Alanis Morissette’s "Jagged Little Pill" the most influential album of the 90s? In this episode of 50 For 50, Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales break down the 1995 masterpiece that defined a generatio…
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Top 5 Alicia Keys Hits: From Fallin’ to Heartburn
April 7, 2026

Top 5 Alicia Keys Hits: From Fallin’ to Heartburn

Alicia Keys redefined the sound of the 2000s, but which of her hits are truly the "best of the best"? In this episode of Top 5 , hosts Garrett Gonzales and Mike Joseph take on the impossible task of ranking the top five songs...
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Alicia Keys Top 5 Songs Ranked: From "Fallin'" to "If I Ain't Got You"
April 7, 2026

Alicia Keys Top 5 Songs Ranked: From "Fallin'" to "If I Ain't Got You"

#AliciaKeys #RnB #50For50 #MusicReview #Top5 #EmpireStateOfMindIs Alicia Keys the undisputed queen of 2000s R&B, or do some of her biggest hits not stand the test of time? In this episode of 50 For 50, Mike Joseph and GG dive deep into the discography of the 15-time Grammy winner to rank her Top …
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Huey Lewis & The News: Why They Were the Soundtrack to the 80s Bay Area | 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.