Good Times, Noodle Salad
Good Times, Noodle Salad -- Hosts Matt Smith and Paige Teregan talk mental health, comedy, and real life.
Episodes
51 episodes
#50- Rivit talks dad being kidnapped in Africa, building a dream with studio musicians, and a wild double-life in music
Episode 50 of Good Times Noodle Salad hits a milestone with a raw one-on-one between Matt and Brian from Rivit—and this one goes way deeper than your typical music convo.Brian breaks down what it really takes to bring a musical ...
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Episode 50
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2:57:53
#49- Drebb talks 50 Cent’s pettiest moments EVER, Fast & Furious completely falling apart, Northern Michigan music scene secrets
Episode #49 of Good Times Noodle Salad brings in special guest Drebb for a chaotic, hilarious ride through pop culture, music, and some absurd games.From 50 Cent’s all-time petty antics to the Fast & Furious franchi...
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Episode 49
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2:30:16
#48 - Mind Riot Talks Smut Book Clubs, Going From Cover Band to Originals, and Playing the Metro Detroit Music Scene
Episode 48 of Good Times Noodle Salad brings in special guest Mind Riot for a wide-ranging, chaotic, and hilarious conversation.We get into Paige’s book club taking a hard left turn into full-on smut territory, sparking a debate...
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Episode 48
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2:05:09
#47- Steven Lolli talks Stand Up Comedy, Anti-Semitic Conspiracy Theorists, and Gratitude for Katt Williams
On this episode of Good Times, Noodle Salad, Matt Smith sits down one-on-one with comedy veteran Steven Lolli. With decades of experience in stand-up and writing credits for Katt Williams, Steven brings road-tested insight,...
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#46 - Nic Stevens talks brutal booking stories, going solo vs bands, and where is Jeremy Matheson!?
Episode 46 of Good Times, Noodle Salad features musician Nic Stevens for a wide-ranging conversation about life in the local music scene and the weird social games that happen at concerts. Nic talks about the differences between...
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Episode 46
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2:14:14
#45- Static Lace talk sobriety and recovery, leaving abusive relationships, and writing rock music
Episode 45 of Good Times, Noodle Salad features Matt flying solo in the host chair while sitting down with Static Lace, a husband-and-wife rock duo making loud, gritty rock music while navigating real life offstage.The conv...
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Episode 45
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2:06:02
#44 – William Harvey Talks Comedy Scene Drama, Ghost Pepper Stand-Up, and Growing Up Around Addiction
This week on Good Times, Noodle Salad, Matt and Paige sit down with comedian William Harvey for a raw, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt conversation about life in and around the stand-up comedy scene.The episode kick...
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Episode 44
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1:42:52
#43 – Simply Shanell Talks Stand-Up Comedy, Driving Stick Shift So Thieves Can’t Steal Your Car, and Backyard Comedy Clubs
Episode 43 of Good Times, Noodle Salad features the hilarious and legendary Simply Shanell—a beloved local comic who brings big laughs and real-life wisdom to the table. In this episode, we talk about everything from the chaos of ...
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Episode 43
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2:00:34
#42 - Breakfast at 2PM Talk AI Controversy, The Struggle of Making It in the Arts, and AI vs Real Artists
In Episode 42 of Good Times, Noodle Salad, Matt sits down with Michael, Jordan, and Pauly of Breakfast at 2PM for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, technology, and the strange cultural moment we’re all living through...
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Episode 42
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2:21:59
#41 - James River talks comedy, Reaganomics, and Wall Street
In this one-on-one episode of Good Times, Noodle Salad, Matt sits down with comedian James River for a wide-ranging conversation. They dive into the craft of comedy, debate the impact of Reaganomics and the fateful decision to le...
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Episode 41
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2:27:42
#40 - Josh Story talks cancer recovery, radiation side effects, and music life after losing singing voice
On episode 40 of Good Times, Noodle Salad, Matt and Paige sit down with musician Josh Story for one of the most honest and heavy conversations we’ve had yet.Josh opens up about his battle with cancer and the physical toll r...
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Episode 40
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1:24:10
#39 - King Norman talks about the realities of band life, comedy culture and industry controversy
Episode 39 of Good Times, Noodle Salad features special guests King Norman for a loose, three-hour conversation that drifts between music, comedy, culture, and real-life habits.The crew gets into favorite stand-up comedia...
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Episode 39
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1:56:31
#38 - Chris Harvey talks touring with Steve-O, comedian life on the road, and relationship struggles
This week on Good Times, Noodle Salad, Matt sits down one-on-one with touring comedian Chris Harvey for a real behind-the-curtain conversation about life in stand-up.Chris shares what it’s actually like touring with Steve-O — fr...
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1:56:57
#37 - Stick Boovy and Floyd Jones talk Kill Tony stand up experience, creative motivation habits, and the pizza tattoo deal
Matt and Paige are joined by musician Stick Boovy and stand-up comedian Floyd Jones for a chaotic, funny, and surprisingly philosophical hang.Floyd talks about performing on Kill Tony — what the experience was real...
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Episode 37
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1:55:23
#36 - Peggy Beatie talks the comedy scene, Matt's first stand up set, and why Michigan is perfect
This week on Good Times, Noodle Salad, Matt sits down with stand-up comic Peggy Beatie to break down the emotional rollercoaster of doing your first ever set — the nerves, the silence, the laughs you didn’t expect, and the jokes that a...
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Episode 36
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2:09:32
#35 - Forge The Sun talks finding their sound, chaotic live shows, and ridiculous horror movies
On this episode of Good Times, Noodle Salad, hosts Matt Smith and Paige Teregan sit down with special guests Forge The Sun for a fun mix of music talk and absolute nonsense.The band breaks down how they eventually figured o...
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Episode 35
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2:05:44
#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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#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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#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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# 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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