This episode has been labeled the "elevator" by some local news sources, as Josh intends and attempts to elevate your mind, body, and soul with hot (and some lukewarm) takes on nightmares, storytelling, lies, powerlessness, Hiroshima, anger, Cesar Chavez, pollination, secure men, Emma Stone, and Barry Diamond. Folks, walk on right into Memphis for …

True madness, folks! The good kind. Well, kinda. The kinda madness that drives a man to reflect on black holes, the increasing population of the planet, the Vietnam War, John Fogerty, communism, caring parenting (AKA carenting), Socrates, wisdom, and baseball. Some of these topics are covered somewhat thoroughly, others aren't really at all. You ca…

It's official, Josh has finally joined a cult! The good kind, and he's ready to discuss the benefits. He's also ready to discuss both morbid and sweet topics, ranging from arrests and killings to whales and libraries, from the money in podcasting to the sad evolution of sports radio, from marshmallows to hickeys, from human wiring to breathwork, th…

It's a beautiful life...whoah oh oooh oh, at least most of the time. Welp, at least things seem to matter. What things y'ask? Maybe essential oils, Ace of Base, healthy eating challenges, that band America, catching colds, Shirley Temple, executive branches, atheism, and lozenges (lots of'em). Okay, let's get weird. Your listenership is greatly app…

It's fun to stay at the YMCA (most of the time)! It's also fun to ramble on about storms, Covid tests, Facebook, thirst, pickleball, obituaries, brick and mortar stuff, and Japanese clothing stores. This one is the classic grab bag as Here We Go celebrates 6 years in your ears. Thanks for streaming, good folks. You are appreciated (as Tupac sweetly…

It's time to examine the scientific new study that claims all humans are just a bunch of dumb animals. Ready? Really? You were ready? That's not a real study, but if it were, you'd believe it, right? Of course. So, let's just focus on the "dumb animal" aspect of our existence and embrace it already. It's also time to embrace mock trial for teens, e…

This might be a bit of a dumb one, but why should that prevent you from listening? Iggggzactly! Now stream this one and educate yourself on fuel trucks, Paul Giamatti,Jock Jams, rituals, customs, planting seeds of fun, D.A.R.E., celebrity vices, and a bunch of other weird, wild stuff. This one will rock you world or at least rattle your loins in a …

Happy new year! Happy new episode! Happy 227! Happy to discuss resolutions, and hot Pilates, and Facebook memories, and the value/exhaustion of travel, and Barry Sanders, and Jenner's decathlon, and forgettable faces, and champions. That's right, we ALL are the champions, my friend. Leave a sweet rating/review on iTunes or wherever you listen and h…

You can dance if y'wanna, you can basically leave your cares behind. You can also tap that play arrow right now and dive into some willy-nilly-nelson rants about the 1920s, old-school radio, hardcopy newspapers, horoscopes, healthy food frustrations, Red Lobster, awful high school refs, Chanukah, Christmas, Barbie, and some FM DJ simulations as wel…

Or D. All of the Above. All? All of the following have something in common: an aging man, a cough, a calf, a hyperventilation, a new take on sexism, a painful sneeze, a simple person, a Nerf gun, an actor named Dan Lauria, a fad, and an ability to keep'em on their toes. Yep, all are covered on this episode of Josh's extremely highbrow podcast. Now,…

It's a good one. It's a phat one. It's a robust one. It's that one that just fits perfectly into your ears from the moment you click the play arrow. It's the one about happiness, and the wisdom of Too $hort, and bachelor parties, and finding your path in life, and flash mobs, and quitting social media, and exonerees, and body odor, and misinformati…

Back to life, back to reality...and back to those musings that have earned Josh a place on the Billboard top 3 billion. Get into some captivating content as old Rosenberg discusses Bruce Bochy, E-bikes, the basis for opinions, fast food ads, unnecessary poll questions, descriptions of our existence, and Tom. Tom? Bodett, that is. You know him. You …

Is it possible to find inner peace when the world is far from peaceful? Who knows. The episode stumbles into some reflections about parenting and some reflections about death. This episode also gains steam at times and runs nearly outta steam at other times. Find the steam if you can as Josh touches on Jeff Bridges, Leslie Jones, little irritations…

Come along and ride with the stream of consciousness into a world of analyzing lifespans, natural diets, the circus, animal cruelty, hypocrisy, old neighbors, Ferris Bueller, conserving energy, and the sacred tools of Stutz. This one will envelop you in a glow of delight so, g'head, stream it already!Logo art by Brandon LaiMusic by Micah JuliusInso…

220 is a bit of a beast, according to the nice people on Quora. Who are those people with the answers? Welp, it's time to answer some questions in this precious pod. Questions about the lowercase g, and South Korean kids entertainment, and Toby Keith, and racing through the mornings, and morning people, and grizzly bears, and Great America, and the…

Episode 219 is all about diggin' deep into the mind, body, and soul as Josh moves on from 41 and into 42. This episode is also "all about you, (one time!)" as Tupac told us. It's also about flow, anxiety, Buddhism, history, DIY, running, skills, Mark Kreidler, Rickey Henderson, and stardust. Lots and lots of stardust, folks. So, please leave a swee…

Errrrya ready to experience Claire's at the mall? Of course not, but sometimes y'gotta do whatchya gotta do. Start this episode when you feel ready to experience pierced cartilage, foot corns, Rickey Henderson memories, 106.1 KMEL history, a little Judaism, a little Michael Johnson, and a little bit of Sugar Ray. G'head. You can do this. We're all …

Okay folks, let's do this! Let's overanalyze the tooth fairy, let's examine modern parenting, let's look into what it really means to make America great again, let's appreciate some nostalgia, let's go down memory lane, let's visit the topic of aliens, let's try to understand the term umwelt, let's unpack some intergenerational trauma, and let's al…

Back at it with a dandy, folks! The time has come to discuss the mystery of alcohol consumption. It's also time to discuss Pee-wee, Kate Julian and the Atlantic, exploitative kids YouTube videos, golfing with Saul and Linda, Michael J. Fox, salt of the earth, AI, bad parenting, Oakland, acceptance, fitness, and Nowhere Men. Wishing peace and joy to…

Que sera sera, what will be will be. So, what will be on this sweet summer episode? Welp, Josh is back home after 45 days of mold displacement to discuss afterlife options, Buddhist self-analysis, Pema Chodron, jury duty, pigeons, AP U.S. History training, summer camp confidence, politicians resembling wrestlers, TV Guide, plateaus, and memory lane…

Let me take you down, cuz we're going to... Strawberry Fields, nothing is real, episode 214 forever! Forever and ever and deep into the hot topics of grandma's house, decorative plates, expiration dates, remakes, AI, pizza, writers' strike, Chat GPT, A's baseball, and motivation. This one just might make y'think! Or not! But, that's a risk you're c…

Welcome to the mold episode, the one you've always (never) been waiting for. Crisis mode captured in this lovely listening experience. Also captured: spiders, twin beds, food trucks, homelessness, hot dogs, and a special birthday. Spread love into this unpredictable world, the best thing you can do. Drop a nice rating/review on iTunes if y'feelin' …

It's the one critics are calling "somewhat interesting at times" and "fairly memorable" and "a podcast." It's the one where Josh breaks down brain fog, survival supplements, strep, rough-housing, Nyquil, nature of human advancement, dangers of endless filming, dreams, stress, and extinct animals. Perhaps, this is the one you've been waiting for. Pe…

To be continued (from last time), tracking the MDDS journey, discussing flight beverages, piñatas required at parties, revealing the magic of the advertising world, the goals of education, freshmen 15, figs, planets, magic wands, pinballs, originality, and candles. Too many topics, too little time. Thanks for tuning in. Capture some mindful moments…

Let's really jump into some deep stuff, including the electrical activity in our brains and endless mattress ads. One of those things is far less significant, but this episode jumps around a bit, y'hear. It also jumps into the original human leadership skills, Carl Sagan's wisdom, Triangle of Sadness, Artificial Intelligence replacing all of our jo…

How 'bout them Aztecs!? Folks, we're down to the Final Four, a surreal situation has unfolded in the basketball world. Also, lots of action in the acronym world, some tough breaks in the car dealership world, some failures in the small talk world, some successes in the garbage disposal installation world, and some horse racing fantasies too. Wait, …

You made it back, y'sweet lil sweetie! You made it just in time for the thyroid episode! Or maybe the mechanic episode? Perhaps the ailments and stress episode? Or even the poetry episode? This one packs a punch and covers bloodwork, influencers, brackets, fatigue, pain and much much more. Or much much less, not totally sure. But, in any case, than…

If you're a stand-up comedy fan or you've ever been interested in the innerworkings of the comedy world, this is the episode for you. Josh's old friend Mal Hall joins the podcast to discuss his experience as a comic and the decisions he's made along the way to enter and rise in the field of stand-up. His new special "The Ice Cream's Not Ready" is a…

February is pretty great and Josh is ready to prove it in this whirlwind of an episode. Prepare to learn about some truly heartfelt topics, including Josh's old CD case, a Ray Charles conspiracy, a Michael Jackson moment, an oversaturation of quality viewing options, a vacation filled with preparations, a BJ Novak movie, a moral, a lesson, and a mo…

Join Josh for a journey of hope as he attempts to break down HVAC issues, insomnia, aging neighbors, consciousness, multitasking, compassionate administrators, calm minds, and cherishing impermanence. Okay, not so much a journey of hope as it is one man simply sitting in a cold, empty bedroom with a toy microphone, but toys are fun so jump in, wont…

Get ready for some more with Episode #204! More of what? Just press play already and learn about Muskrat Love, screen time, parenting, Uber, date night, coyotes (again), Royal Tenenbaums, purposelessness, modern jobs, and a beautiful Jackson Browne cover by the great Isaac Zones. All of that and more in this special listening experience. Stream it,…

If you're not down with Dolly, this ain't the episode for you, pal! Dolly fever has swept throughout Josh's soul, but he also finds time to talk about diets, fads, back injuries, water damage, rain, and the great Kevin O'Connell. Buckle up folks, this one is a journey of hope and delight. Peace, good folks. Straight peace.Logo art by Brandon LaiMus…

Happy holidays to the greatest listeners in podcast history! Dive in for a pinball experience as a bunch of topics will soon stream into your ears. This one allows you to embark upon a journey of hope, resolutions, crimes, mock trials, rugged areas, Last Chance U themes, birthday twins, limited brain capacities, whimsical furniture, old man hoops, …

Surpassing the 200 mark and presenting the same old stuff, reheated. Yet, this one will take you on a journey through adrenaline rushes, White Lotus, Kohls, Buddhist temples, meth, empaths, life after this, first steps, fandango, and pressure. It's a variety pack so please be willing to sample everything. Drop a nice rating/review on your Apple app…

Snipped, dipped, and gripped with emotion, Josh presents sacred episode 200 with only good intentions. Intentional about discussing birth control, sexism, abortion, therapy, idealizing, Stutz, bad meals, leisure wear, being like Mike, Dave Chappelle's SNL monologue, and music. Lots of weird music. This one is a grab bag of delight and reflection, s…

Go Vote! And, g'head and listen to this one. Yep, another one, folks. This one focuses on Whitney, constant music, non-Covid related masks, anti-Semitism, the Ultra podcast, fading memories, documenting life, and bad airlines. A true variety pack, some heavy/some light. Stream on, good people!Logo art by Brandon LaiMusic by Micah JuliusVote Vote Vo…

Let's get dirty with episode 198! This one jumps into the big questions of birth, hygiene, Elon Musk, gambling, streaming, dreaming, and believing. Not sure any of those are actually discussed but this could be a special one. Now, g'head, get into it already!Logo art by Brandon LaiMusic by Micah JuliusDogs by wolves…

Back to life, back to reality. In this rerun, Josh pawn-tea-fuhhhh-kates about overcommunication from schools, shedding pounds, chewing food, Doug Brocail, the former and current president, infinity, Selah, wormholes, shrines, flies, and an engagement. Who knows, this one might just bridge the gap of two special moments with another special moment.…

This episode has some piles. Piles of thoughts about sportsmanship, Sapiens, Michael Pollan, clutter, meds, Covid protocols, healing, dreams, and wildlife. Endless piles to sift through, so just start. Start now and never look back! Leave a nice rating/review on iTunes if y'like and enjoy your week, good folks.Logo art by Brandon LaiMusic by Micah …

Answers to all of life's biggest questions revealed in this episode...GUARANTEED! What are toys? What are greetings? Who was Elvis? What is the worst food on earth? What year is it really? Who were the most conceited people in history? Who is truly the greatest drummer ever? Yes, these are the questions explored in magical episode #195. So, take a …

Ohhhkay, y'made it! Y'finally found it or y'back f'more! Great. Perfect timing. Now, you can hear about how different the 90s were. Just a simpler time, a decade captured in a book that's captured in this episode. Also captured: barber shops, post-pandemic world, lids, kids, rock-paper-scissors, Xfinity, buffets, germs, and ADHD. This is the classi…

Folks, we got a sizzler of an episode and it's fully ready for consumption. Are you ready? Ready to plunge into topics like heat, Eichler homes, intellectualization, DIY (do it yourself, if you feel the need), Kurt Vonnegut, Plato's Allegory of the Cave, our basis for knowledge, mental escapes, more heat, beards, more heat, kids growing up, and mor…

If you were ever curious about the new CBS evening lineup, this one's for you! This one is also for you if you like squirrels, history, Magic Johnson, and relatively old music. Relatively. Okay, Josh is back and dusting off the cobwebs for this very special episode, so jump in and don't look back! On Twitter @jrosenberg957.Logo art by Brandon LaiMu…

Stream away into a world of harmonious solitude for a listening experience that just might be simultaneously unforgettable and completely forgettable. Can that even happen? You decide! Dive into some topics like being home alone, Only Murders in the Building, Lands End and overeating in San Francisco, a better world than ever, unknown first ladies,…

Back at it after a month and ready to discuss the many things filling the calendar and the mind. Full-throttle focus on celebrating mini milestones, reverse aging, isolating the good stuff, Gardetto's snack mix, sleep apnea, impatience, old man tattoos, Monterey Bay aquarium, and food shows. Also, a little career news at the end along with more wei…

Life, liberty, and summer nature trips for all! This one is about wilderness opportunities, sweat lodges, Rollo May and other psychologists, the human condition, the function of laughter, dealing with death, white supremacy origins, the American philosophy, Bob Saget, and sweet feelings. You're sweet for listening and you are appreciated. Stream ti…

It's that time again! That time to go scorched earth full-throttle cynicism describing social media. It's an ugly world, folks, but Josh also focuses on some beautiful topics such as Sapiens, Soulful Strut, happy music, indelible stories, CPAP machines, journalism, Jackass, and sleep. This one is intended to make you think but might just wind up ma…

Of all the podcasts that float into your ears these days, this might just be the smartest. That bold proclamation is about to be tested as Josh attempts to prove his intelligence by discussing website logins, sick students, birds as descendants of dinosaurs, hunter-gatherers, Wikipedia, loss of intuition and identity, political candidate tricks, an…

Change is needed. Right now. Enough.Josh Rosenberg

Hello lovely listeners, it's that time again. Brace y'selves for deep reflections on etiquette, autopilot mode, routines, structure, preschool discourse, instruments, medicine cabinet items, high school journalism, keeping hair in place, artsy kids, and more ailments. Hey, c'mon, let's play the hits. On Twitter @jrosenberg957 (kinda). Ready for str…