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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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Why Alicia Keys Was an R&B Unicorn | The Playlist
April 16, 2026

Why Alicia Keys Was an R&B Unicorn | The Playlist

Mike and I have known each other for almost half our lives. We met in the early 2000s through the internet. Now, that might not sound like a big deal in 2026, but back in the day, it wasn't that casual to consider someone you'd never met in person t…
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Is "You Oughta Know" REALLY Number One? (Alanis Morissette Top 5)
April 16, 2026

Is "You Oughta Know" REALLY Number One? (Alanis Morissette Top 5)

#AlanisMorissette #90sMusic #50For50 #AltRock #JaggedLittle Pill #MusicRanking #Top5Songs Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales count down their Top 5 Alanis Morissette songs, debating the hits that defined a generation from "You Oughta Know" to "Uninvited." Is Jagged Little Pill the greatest debut of…
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Best Alanis Morissette Songs: Top 5 Deep Dive
April 15, 2026

Best Alanis Morissette Songs: Top 5 Deep Dive

Alanis Morissette redefined a generation of alt-rock, but which of her iconic tracks truly stand the test of time? Garrett Gonzales and Mike Joseph take on the impossible task of narrowing down the legendary discography of Al...
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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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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.