In episode 70 of Tell Me Where I’m Going (Wrong), Josh and Sean take listeners on a wide-ranging conversation that moves between pop culture, personal survival stories, and social issues.
Josh shares the tale of his ongoing hand injury before the pair dive into the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, celebrating Cyndi Lauper, Salt-N-Pepa, and the legends who shaped music history. They unpack the nostalgia of classic music videos, YouTube’s strange power to shape our listening habits, and the curious role of Cleveland in rock mythology.
The conversation broadens into a deep reflection on the meaning of awards such as The Grammys, comparing icons like Juan Gabriel and Dolly Parton, before turning to modern life such as the chaos of British weather, the legality of phones in schools, and how we talk to young people about explicit online content.
Closing on a heartfelt note, Josh and Sean discuss masculinity, shared responsibility, and the importance of empathy in a changing world.
Enjoy the ride!
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About the Hosts
Josh Leuner is a London-based singer and plant-geek. Find out more about him here:
https://linktr.ee/joshandthejumpstarts
Sean O’Callaghan is an award-winning blogger and published author. Find out more about him here:
Theme Music
Our theme music is the song Empty Seat by Josh and The Jumpstarts - Stream it here:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KxOAKJFWCoSWBMA99QEax?si=3Q_SjkQKTVuXANcrxmh95g
Other things we reference:
Now and Men Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/now-and-men/id1577025199
Article by Steven Roberts at Monash University (CONTENT WARNING - discusses domestic abuse and violence):
Chapters:
00:00 Infected Wounds and Thoughts and Prayers
05:56 YouTube Algorithms and Music Discovery
11:53 Salt-N-Pepa's Induction and Missy Elliott's Tribute
19:52 The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Grammy Awards Discussion
29:21 Comparing Juan Gabriel and Dolly Parton
35:07 Aimee Mann's Musical Journey and Recent Works
42:28 Concert Memories and Weather Worries
49:02 The Impact of Explicit Content on Youth
54:03 The Role of Men in Addressing Violence
01:12:54 Outro
