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Whitney Houston Top 5: Ranking the Vocal Queen's Hits
May 28, 2026

Whitney Houston Top 5: Ranking the Vocal Queen's Hits

What are the absolute best Whitney Houston songs? Hosts Garrett Gonzales and Mike Joseph rank their Top 5 tracks and debate her biggest anthems. With a catalog as legendary and influential as Whitney Houston's, narrowing down...
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The Ultimate Whitney Houston Top 5 Songs Countdown!
May 28, 2026

The Ultimate Whitney Houston Top 5 Songs Countdown!

#WhitneyHouston #Top5Songs #MusicReview #50For50 #Diva 🎤 What Are the Absolute Best Whitney Houston Songs of All Time?In this episode of 50 For 50, Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales count down their definitive Whitney Houston Top 5 tracks and debate her legendary musical legacy. From infectious 8…
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Whitney Houston's Final Album: 'I Look To You' | 50 For 50
May 26, 2026

Whitney Houston's Final Album: 'I Look To You' | 50 For 50

How did Whitney Houston transition from an elite vocal powerhouse to her tragic final album, I Look To You ? Many pop culture fans miss the deeper industry context behind her historic record sales, the infamous Soul Train Mus...
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Whitney Houston: The Tragic & Triumphant Story Behind Her Last Album 'I Look To You' | 50 For 50
May 26, 2026

Whitney Houston: The Tragic & Triumphant Story Behind Her Last Album 'I Look To You' | 50 For 50

#WhitneyHouston #ILookToYou #50For50 #MusicHistory #WhitneyHoustonLegacy #2009MusicDive deep into the legendary legacy of Whitney Houston as we unpack the powerful and heartbreaking story behind her final studio album, I Look To You. In this episode of 50 For 50, hosts Mike Joseph and Garrett Gon…
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Top 5 Best Mary J. Blige Songs Ranked
May 25, 2026

Top 5 Best Mary J. Blige Songs Ranked

#MaryJBlige #RnBMusic #50For50 #HipHopSoul #GreatestHits #MusicPodcastWhat are the best Mary J. Blige songs of all time? In this episode of 50 For 50, hosts Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales countdown their definitive Top 5 Mary J. Blige tracks to celebrate the undisputed Queen of Hip-Hop Soul! 🎤✨…
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The Ultimate Ne-Yo Curation | The Playlist
May 23, 2026

The Ultimate Ne-Yo Curation | The Playlist

There are few artists who came around in the 2000s who have connected with me as a music fan like the artists of my youth did. One who did is Shaffer Chimere Smith, better known as Ne-Yo. Ne-Yo's strength was as a song writer for others, but …
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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.