Ja Rule joins Josh McBride on The McBride Rewind for a candid conversation on fame, fallout, and the hits that defined the 2000s.

This episode covers Ja Rule’s breakthrough success, the moment he realized he had officially made it, and the instincts that helped turn a rap career into a lasting brand.

Ja Rule reflects on the creation of major collaborations with Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez, and Ashanti, sharing behind-the-scenes insight into the relationships, timing, and creative decisions behind some of the era’s biggest crossover hits.

The conversation revisits his first appearance on Total Request Live, what it meant to reach MTV at the height of its influence, and how those moments helped shape pop culture in real time.

Ja also opens up about the role his family played in keeping him grounded through fame, pressure, and the fast pace of success.

The episode explores his evolution beyond music, including entrepreneurship, his new whiskey brand, and how he continues building outside of entertainment.

Ja Rule also clears the air on recent concert headlines and shares what really happened.

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Listen to the full episode for an inside look at music, fame, reinvention, and the mindset behind a lasting legacy.

Jodie Sweetin joins Josh McBride on The McBride Rewind for an in-depth conversation on the legacy of Full House and the reality behind one of television’s most recognizable sitcoms.

This episode covers the early development of Full House, including casting decisions, production insights, and the rise of the series as a defining show of 1990s television, including the lesser-known fact that Bob Saget was not originally cast as Danny Tanner.

Jodie Sweetin shares her experience growing up as a child actor on a hit television series, including on-set dynamics, relationships with cast members, and the transition from working actor to public figure at a young age.

The conversation also explores childhood fame, personal challenges, recovery, and what happened after Full House ended, offering insight into how she rebuilt her life and career over time.

Topics covered:

- Full House behind the scenes.

- Life after Full House and where she is now.

- Child actors in 1990s television.

- Hollywood and growing up in the spotlight.

- Resilience, recovery, and rebuilding.

- The continued cultural impact and popularity of Full House.

Listen to the full episode for a deeper look at fame, family, and the real stories behind the sitcom.

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Whoopi Goldberg sits down with Josh McBride for a candid, unscripted conversation that sets the tone for what’s to come in the debut episode of The McBride Rewind!

From the early days of her groundbreaking career to unforgettable Oscars moments, Whoopi reflects on the experiences that shaped her into an icon.

The conversation takes an unexpected turn when Whoopi grabs Josh’s interview cards, flipping the dynamic and diving headfirst into an unfiltered exchange about avoiding public drama, staying grounded in fame, and the importance of family.

The McBride Rewind is a interview-style radio show hosted by TV personality and pop culture insider Josh McBride.

Each episode, Josh sits down with the iconic artists, actors, and personalities who defined the early 2000s — from chart-topping musicians to beloved television stars — for candid, nostalgic, and often hilarious conversations. 

More than just interviews, these are reunions that take listeners behind the scenes of the pop culture moments that shaped a generation.