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Jan. 19, 2026

Lauryn Hill: The Miseducation Deep Dive (1998) | 50 For 50

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill redefined music in 1998. In this episode of 50 For 50 , hosts Garrett Gonzales and Mike Joseph deep dive into the masterpiece that shifted the culture. Many fans know the hits, but few understa...

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Jan. 13, 2026

Top 5 Lionel Richie Songs: Solo & Commodores Classics | 50 For 50

Looking for the ultimate Lionel Richie playlist? Garrett Gonzales and Mike Joseph count down the top 5 solo hits and Commodores classics that defined an era of soul and pop. Whether you are a die-hard fan of 70s funk or 80s b...

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Jan. 11, 2026

Lionel Richie: The Commodores, Kenny Rogers, His Self-titled Debut Album & 1982 Pop | 50 For 50

Lionel Richie’s 1982 debut album redefined pop stardom, but does it hold up today? Hosts Garrett Gonzales and Mike Joseph dive deep into the self-titled record that launched a solo icon. In this episode of 50 For 50 , we anal...

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Jan. 8, 2026

Selena Netflix Documentary: Was She the Original Taylor Swift? | The Cool Check In

The new Selena Netflix documentary, Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy , offers an intimate look at the Queen of Tejano’s meteoric rise, but it also leaves fans wondering "what if?" Hosts Garrett Gonzales and Mike Joseph d...

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Jan. 6, 2026

New Edition Top 5: Group Hits & Solo Classics | Top 5 (50 For 50)

Struggling to rank the massive catalog of R&B icons New Edition? In this special "Top 5" supplemental episode of the 50 for 50 podcast, hosts Garrett Gonzales and Mike Joseph take on the impossible task of narrowing down the ...

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Jan. 4, 2026

New Edition: Heartbreak Review (1988) | 50 for 50 Podcast

Transitioning from a boy band to a mature R&B powerhouse is a hurdle many fail to clear, but in 1988, New Edition defied the odds. On the debut episode of the 50 for 50 podcast, hosts Garrett Gonzales and Mike Joseph dive dee...

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Dec. 31, 2025

Our Top 5 Albums & An Explanation of What 50 For 50 Is | 50 for 50

Meet Garrett and Mike. Ever wonder how the music of the past shapes who we are today? Join hosts Garrett Gonzales and Mike Joseph as they launch the 50 for 50 podcast , a deep-dive journey into the albums that defined generat...

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Nov. 23, 2025

Introducing 50 For 50

There's a new music review podcast on the horizon. Garrett Gonzales and Mike Joseph collaborate on 50 For 50 to celebrate their soon-to-be fifty years on earth. They'll review one album for every year from 1976 through 2025. ...

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