Childlike At Best with Mike Valdes

Join Mike Valdes as he welcomes cosplayer and streamer April Gloria to Childlike At Best, the podcast that celebrates the wonder and joy of childhood. April talks about growing up as a Christian kid in New Jersey, how gaming inspired her to pursue cosplay, and how she became an internet sensation for her uncanny resemblance to Taylor Swift. They also taste-test Kellogg’s “It’s a Great Pumpkin, Cha...

Join us for a heartwarming chat on this episode of "Childlike at Best with Mike Valdes". Comedian Spencer Bland joins Mike to discuss his South Carolina Christian roots, his NYC comedy comeback, and an unexpected Tony the Tiger encounter. And don't miss their cereal deep dive into Kellogg's Zucaritas cereal. Join in for laughs, nostalgia, and a sprinkle of childlike joy! 🥣😂 🎉...

🎙️ Dive into a pool of childlike wonder as Mike Valdes invites the legendary K.P. Anderson to the latest episode of "Childlike at Best"! K.P. Anderson is a comedian, showrunner, and Emmy Award-winning producer/writer behind hit shows such as “The Soup" with Joel McHale and “Last Comic Standing.” Join us as we paddle through the nostalgic waters of growing up in Minnesota and discove...

On this episode of Childlike at Best, Mike Valdes is joined by comedian, actress, and cereal connoisseur Gina Brillon! Gina is a hilarious and insightful performer who has been featured on America's Got Talent, Kevin Can Wait, and Gabriel Iglesias' Fluffy Breaks Even. 🤩 She's also a huge fan of cinema and cereal, so Mike and Gina have a lot to talk about. In this episode, Gina discuss...

🚀 Ready to space out and have a blast? On this week’s episode of “Childlike At Best with Mike Valdes,” Comedian Austin Kress, aka the legendary Stoney McBlaze, 🤣 stops by to turn it up with Mike. If you don’t know who Stoney McBlaze is, where have you been!? With over 2 million 🤯 followers on TikTok, Austin’s Stoney McBlaze character is best known for his commentary on ski/snowboarding clips –...

Prepare for divine intervention...and cereal! In this chuckle-inducing episode of "Childlike at Best with Mike Valdes," Mike sits down with Casey Greseth of the Growing Up Christian podcast. They dive into the evangelical rabbit hole, dish out fun conspiracy theories, and serve up a side of awkwardness that'll have you thanking the heavens for puberty. 🙌    Mike also shares one of t...

🎙️🍿 Hey nostalgia lovers! This week on "Childlike at Best with Mike Valdes," we're diving into the world of scholastic splendors and lunchtime luxuries with comedian and actress Brittany Brave. 🎤💫    Remember when the Scholastic Book Fair was the Coachella of elementary school? 📚🎡 Brittany sure does! We talk about how 'Goosebumps' and 'Captain Underpants' made us...

Get ready to snack on some serious nostalgia! 🍬🎤 In this scrumptious episode of "Childlike at Best with Mike Valdes," Mike is joined by the hilarious and talented JP Lambiase, known to millions as the comedic culinary genius behind HellthyJunkFood. 🍔😂 Growing up as an adopted kid with a dream of making people laugh, JP turned his childhood allowance into a candy empire and eventually...

Hold on to your ham sandwiches, '80s and '90s kids! 🥪 Mike is serving up a hilarious helping of nostalgia in this episode of "Childlike at Best with Mike Valdes." 🎙️ He's joined by the one and only Alyssa Sabo – actor, comedian, podcaster (Totally Rad!), and self-proclaimed "woods girl" from Johnstown, Pennsylvania. 🌳🎭    They dive into the wild tales of her yout...

Get ready for a whirlwind of laughter, wisdom, and crunchy goodness! 🎤🎭🥣 On this delightful episode of "Childlike at Best with Mike Valdes," Mike sits down with the hilarious Joel Byars, a stand-up comedian known for his DryBar Comedy special and the sizzling Hot Breath Podcast. Together, they dive into the world of comedy, discussing everything from filming Joel's first DryBar sp...

On this episode of "Childlike at Best with Mike Valdes," Mike chats with Drew McWeeny (film journalist! 🎞️ Netflix's Voir! ⭐️ Movie Trivia Schmoedown!). Drew spills the beans about his journey from a kid drooling over local movie theater posters 🎫 to hobnobbing with the likes of James Cameron 🎞️ and David Fincher 🎞️ — talk about dreams coming true, right?  Even then, Drew managed t...

Buckle up, nostalgia lovers! 🚀 "Childlike at Best with Mike Valdes" is back with another serving of childhood memories 🍭 and a side of laughter 😂. He's hanging out again with the one and only Mark Blutman, the Emmy Award-winning writer 🖊️ and the creative whizz behind your TV favorites 📺. You may remember Mark's work from iconic shows like "Boy Meets World", its fol...

Join Mike Valdes on a heavenly comedy adventure with the hilarious Sam Shipman on "Childlike at Best with Mike Valdes"! Prepare for a divine dose of laughter as Sam recounts his uproarious experiences growing up in a conservative Christian church, navigating high school drama, and discovering endless humor in his favorite childhood snacks – can you say "dick squeezers"?! 😂🎙️ G...

Get ready to dive into a world of outrageous behind-the-scenes tales and uproarious road stories as Scott Henry, Founder and President of Big Comedy Network, joins Mike on "Childlike at Best with Mike Valdes"! 🎙️🤣 Picture this: a blue-collar machinist from Milwaukee steps onto the stage of an open mic night, forever changing the trajectory of his life. Now, 30 years later, Scott takes u...

Get ready to rock out with Mike Valdes and the one and only Ron Wasserman, the musical genius behind Power Rangers, SpongeBob Squarepants, X-Men: The Animated Series, and Dragonball Z! 🎵🎶 Together, they're diving into the epic world of creating music that shaped our childhoods. Mike and Ron take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, sharing stories about favorite snacks, Power Rangers merchandi...

Welcome back, Besties! It's time for another episode of "Childlike at Best with Mike Valdes." Mike welcomes the incredibly entertaining Barrett Leddy (Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokémon!, Genshin Impact!) to the show. They're diving headfirst into a mix of childhood memories, mischievous pranks, and the art of being funny kids (because let's be real, who doesn't quote Seinfeld?). 🎉🎈  B...

Welcome back to a brand new season of "Childlike at Best with Mike Valdes" hosted by your favorite kid-at-heart! In this episode, Mike is joined by the incredibly talented Jason Marsden, known for his roles in "A Goofy Movie," "Spirited Away," "Hocus Pocus," and his unforgettable appearances on TGIF sitcoms and in "The Lion Guard." Jason shares hil...

On this episode, Mike chats with Ewan Gotfryd ( Emmy-winning producer! director! ) about growing up in Ireland, moving to New York at a young age to become a producer on Sesame Street , and making various projects with Legion M . We even get into some hilarious stories about Ewan pitching a fake comic book called " The Dicktaker " to Marvel Studios , getting to work with Kevin Smith &amp...

On this episode, Mike chats with Phillip Wilburn ( CONAN! Jimmy Kimmel Live! Dragon Ball Z! ) about growing up in Sulpher Springs, Texas, being the voice of one of the most hated characters in the Dragon Ball Z universe & so many more stories and silly voices along the way!  CEREAL: Funko - Slimer cereal FOLLOW PHILLIP WILBURN INSTAGRAM: @phillipwilburn TWITTER: @phillipwilburn WEBSITE: philli...

On this episode, Mike chats with Mitch Kelly ( Life's A Mitch Podcast! ) about growing up in Australia, appearing on an Aussie game show called Mastermind & making Zach Braff and Donald Faison laugh!               TWO-PART EPISODE!! CEREAL: Funko - Narwhal cereal  FOLLOW MITCH KELLY INSTAGRAM: @midi_ned | @lifesamitch_podcast WEBSITE: lifesamitchpodcast.com LIFE'S A MITCH PODCAST: li...

On this episode, Mike chats with Alessandra Torresani (actress! EmotionAL Support Podcast!) about their favorite Disney theme park rides, working in the entertainment business as a kid & so much more! CEREAL : General Mills - Star Wars: The Mandalorian cereal FOLLOW ALESSANDRA   INSTAGRAM : @alessandratorresani  TWITTER : @ALtorresani WEBSITE : emotionalsupportpod.com 🧸 FOLLOW MIKE VALDES 🧸...

On this episode, Mike chats with Stacey Gordon (puppeteer! Sesame Street!) about growing up in Ripon, CA, working as the puppeteer for the first autistic character on Sesame Street & so much more! This is such a fun, giggly & vulnerable episode.  CEREAL: General Mills - Sesame Street 1-2-3 Berry cereal  FOLLOW STACEY GORDON   INSTAGRAM: @puppetpie   WEBSITE : puppetpie.com 🧸 FOLLOW MIKE V...

On this episode, Mike chats with God (creator! The God Pod!) about... almost everything! CEREAL: POST - Birthday Cake Pebbles cereal FOLLOW GOD INSTAGRAM : @goodgodabove TWITTER : @thegoodgodabove WEBSITE: thegodpodcast.com   🧸 FOLLOW MIKE VALDES 🧸 🌐Website: http://thekidfromup.com 📸Instagram: http://instagram.com/mikevaldes 👕Merch: http://childlikewonder.co 🎭 PRESENTED BY BIG COMEDY NETWORK...

On this episode, Mike chats with Mark Blutman (writer! Boy Meets World! Girl Meets World! Ghostwriter!) about getting scored on by Wayne Gretzky, performing stand up comedy as an ex wrestler & many other stories from writing some of the greatest television sitcoms of all time. CEREAL: General Mills - Boo Berry cereal FOLLOW MARK BLUTMAN INSTAGRAM: @markblutman TWITTER: @blutmanmark 🧸 FOLLOW M...

On this episode, Mike chats with Josh Sneed (DryBar Comedy! Comedy Central!) about growing up in Cincinnati, getting booed at a baseball game, & learning that you're never too old to have an all-out Nerf war at work. CEREAL: Kellogg's - Little Debbie: Oatmeal Creme Pies cereal FOLLOW JOSH SNEED INSTAGRAM: @joshsneed WEBSITE: joshsneed.com CINCY SHIRTS :  cincyshirts.com COMEDY SPECIA...