Good Times, Noodle Salad
Good Times, Noodle Salad -- Hosts Matt Smith and Paige Teregan talk mental health, comedy, and real life.
Episodes
35 episodes
#34 – Aqua Monkey talk band relationships, Ozempic controversy, and Matt’s first mushroom trip
On episode 34 of Good Times, Noodle Salad, Matt and Chris are joined by the band Aqua Monkey for a wide-ranging, unfiltered hang. Paige sits this one out, and things get loose fast.The crew digs into what it’s really
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Episode 34
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2:33:52
#33 – Drew Alkema talks finding purpose in art, being a dad with a dream, and music venues
Episode 33 of Good Times, Noodle Salad sits down with special guest Drew Alkema for a grounded, honest conversation about chasing purpose through art while balancing real life. Drew talks about finding meaning in c...
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Episode 33
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3:05:08
#32 – Darren Lewis talks starting stand-up comedy, getting arrested for feeding the homeless, and family pressure
Comedian Darren Lewis joins Good Times Noodle Salad for a raw and hilarious conversation about starting stand-up comedy, finding his voice, and learning the hard way what freedom actually costs.Darren shares the wi...
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2:03:44
#31 — Chris Returns to Talk GTNS Departure, Radical Honesty, and the Truth Behind Tool’s 4 Degrees
Former Good Times, Noodle Salad co-host Christopher Michael Smith returns for a special birthday episode as Matt (January 22) and Chris (January 19) celebrate another year and reopen the GTNS vault. Recorded just a couple hours ...
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Episode 31
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2:15:38
#30 – Garrett Evans Talks Surviving the Death of Radio, Joke Writing, and the Comedy Grind
Episode 30 of Good Times, Noodle Salad feels like a turning point. It’s our first episode recorded in the new studio, and that fresh energy carries straight into the conversation with special guest Garrett Evans. What starts as a ...
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2:23:13
#29 – Michelle Wolf Music on chasing dreams for 15+ years, escaping family curses, and how parenting flips your world
On the 29th episode of Good Times, Noodle Salad, Matt and Paige sit down with Michelle Wolf Music for one of the most honest and inspiring conversations of the season. Michelle shares what it really takes to chase a dream for 15...
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Episode 29
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2:31:10
#28 - Mo Yancy Talks About Starting Stand-Up, Coming Out, and Actual Circle Jerks
Episode 28 of Good Times, Noodle Salad brings stand-up comedian Mo Yancy into the studio for an honest, hilarious, and occasionally wild conversation about getting started in comedy, coming out in a traditional fam...
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Episode 28
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2:34:36
#27 – Podcast Guest Logistics, Local Musicians & Bands, Teaching Kids Compromise
In Episode 27, Matt Smith and Paige Teregan pull back the curtain on what it really takes to bring guests onto the podcast—schedules, personalities, microphones, and all the beautiful chaos in between. They talk candidly about the logistics of ...
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1:30:31
# 26 - Kougaran talks AI, Metro Detroit Music Scene, and Record Deal Controversies
Episode 26 of Good Times, Noodle Salad brings Matt, Niko, and Steven from the Metro Detroit metal band Kougaran into the studio — three-fourths of the lineup and 100% of the chaos.The crew dives into everyth...
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Episode 26
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1:31:11
#25 - 6 - 7, Kroger mice infestation, and AI Data Centers are the Devil
Episode 25 of Good Times, Noodle Salad brings Matt Smith and Paige Teregan back into the studio and in peak chaotic mode. Between Paige knocking into equipment and yelling into the mic, and Matt trying—and f...
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Episode 25
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1:30:30
# 24 - Keepsake Conversations #1 with 12 year old Elias
Episode 24 is a special one. Matt brings his eldest son, Elias, on the podcast to test out an idea he's been building behind the scenes called Keepsake Conversations — a way to record meaningful interviews as a time capsule through audio...
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1:06:08
#23 - Skateboarding Influence, Longtime Friendships, Getting Older with Devin McClure
Episode 23 of Good Times, Noodle Salad is a throwback-heavy hang with longtime friend Devin McClure joining Matt in the studio (no Paige this week).Matt and Devin catch up on 20 years of friendship, the s...
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1:45:26
# 22 - Basement Remodel, Mental Health After Teaching & Our New Podcast Studio
Episode 22 of Good Times, Noodle Salad is a big one — it’s our first-ever episode recorded in the new studio 🎙️🏡Matt Smith and Paige Teregan sit down to talk through a season of massive life changes: moving into our new h...
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1:51:57
# 21 – Still Standing with Matthew Ferrell
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Matt sits down with longtime friend Matthew Ferrell—host of the podcast Matt Ferrell's Still Standing. The two reflect on nearly 20 years of friendship and dig into some heavy bu...
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1:29:29
#20 – Gas Station Snacks, Free Couches, Cilantro Allergies & Trash TV
In this hilarious and unfiltered 20th episode of Good Times, Noodle Salad, hosts Matt and Paige cover everything from guilty pleasure TV shows to emotional furniture pickups. Matt shares why he's proudly a gas station snack guy, while ...
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Episode 20
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1:09:29
# 19 - New House, New Cohost, New Era of GTNS
Big episode, big changes! After 18 episodes of shoutouts and stories, Paige—Matt’s fiancée and longtime behind-the-scenes MVP—joins Good Times, Noodle Salad as the brand-new cohost! We talk about what it’s like remodeling our ne...
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Episode 19
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1:06:33
# 18 - Hyper Fixation, Haters, and Sending Cam Off
In Episode 18 of Good Times Noodle Salad, we dive into a mix of personal reflections and random life moments. We talk about the nature of hyper fixation—how certain interests or goals can sometimes take over our lives and the challenge...
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Episode 18
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1:21:49
#17 – New Theme Song, Same Emotionally Impaired Hosts
Good Times, Noodle Salad just got a fresh coat of paint—well, at least a new theme song! In this episode, Matt and Chris dive into their ongoing weight loss journeys, including Matt’s progress on Ozempic and their lifelong struggles ...
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2:46:44
#16 - Mushrooms, Toxic Friends, and One Awesome Dog
This week on Good Times, Noodle Salad, Matt and Chris are back with a wild mix of stories and insights. Matt shares his experience doing mushrooms on vacation—because what’s a trip without a little trip? The guys also get real about to...
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Episode 16
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1:50:45
#15 - Logan Monson has Anxiety, does Comedy, and slanders Clapton
In this episode of Good Times, Noodle Salad, Matt sits down with comedian Logan Monson for a wild, honest, and hilarious conversation. They dive deep into anxiety, the struggles of bisexuality, and the brutal highs and lows of do...
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1:58:46
#14 - The Future of The Podcast, Can't Steer Away From Music, and Losing My Best Friend
In this episode of Good Times, Noodle Salad, Matt and Chris Smith reflect on the chaos that was Episode 13, where Chris somehow managed to steer every conversation back to his music for 45 minutes—no matter what Matt tried to talk abou...
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1:42:56
#13 - Prank Calls, Law and Order: SVU, and the 25lb Challenge
In this episode of Good Times, Noodle Salad, brothers Chris and Matt Smith serve up a hilarious mix of childhood nostalgia and healthy goals. The duo reminisces about their glory days of prank calling as kids, swapping stories of innoc...
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2:16:30
#12 - Big Sisters, Bigger Revelations, and a Killdozer Fumble
In this episode of Good Times, Noodle Salad, Matt and Chris dive into the wild world of 1000 Pound Sisters, breaking down the drama, the laughs, and why we just can’t look away. Chris shares his personal journey back to Christ...
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Episode 12
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2:40:18
#11 - Setting Boundaries, Farmer's Market Booth, and Being Authentic On Air
Episode 11: Boundaries, Booths, and Being RealIn this episode of Good Times, Noodle Salad, brothers Chris and Matt Smith dive into the art of setting boundaries in relationships—whether it's with family, friends, or at wo...
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Episode 11
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1:57:33
#10 - Hacking Parenting, Camping and Hunting for the Adult Soul, and Confrontation
In this milestone 10th episode of Good Times, Noodle Salad, brothers Matt and Chris Smith bring their trademark blend of humor, insight, and authenticity to some of life's trickiest topics. They kick things off with a practical dive in...
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Episode 10
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1:26:46