Good Times, Noodle Salad

Paige sits this one out as Matt goes one-on-one with Jackson, Michigan's own Hyporium, the genre-bending band that's built a unique sound by blending metal, rap, trap, and EDM into something entirely their own. The conversation dives deep into finding purpose through music, the creative process behind making meaningful art, and how becoming parents has changed their perspectives both on...

This week on Good Times, Noodle Salad , Paige takes the episode off while Matt sits down with married comedians and actors Dani Lee and Malachi Lee for one of the most honest and emotionally layered conversations the podcast has had. The three dive into the challenges of building a relationship while navigating grief, including Dani's heartbreaking story of losing her sister through a series...

This week on Good Times, Noodle Salad , Matt is joined in the studio by the members of Triple Threat Entertainment for a conversation about what it really takes to keep a music group together while balancing the responsibilities of everyday life. The crew shares stories from performing live shows, building a loyal fan base, and maintaining friendships and relationships with bandmates through the h...

On this episode of Good Times, Noodle Salad , Matt sits down one-on-one with Detroit stand up comic Omer Perry for one of the most unfiltered conversations the podcast has had yet. The two dive into the funniest debate imaginable: what’s the blackest thing Matt has ever done versus the whitest thing Omer has ever done, and why white people somehow always seem to “own stuff for no reason.” Matt and...

Episode 61 of Good Times, Noodle Salad welcomes special guest Paul Artale — a motivational speaker, stand-up comedian, former football player, and collegiate coach — for a conversation that balances comedy, life lessons, sports, and storytelling. Paul shares the journey from his football career into coaching at the collegiate level, and how those experiences eventually led him into motivational sp...

This week on, Matt sits down one-on-one with returning guest for a laid back but hilarious conversation about comedy, parenting, ambition, and trying to balance real life with creative goals. The two dive into doing stand up comedy, why bands always seem to be at their absolute best right before they blow up, and the weird pressure of constantly making content to stay relevant in entertainment and...

This week on, Matt and Paige sit down with stand up comedian for one of the funniest and most unexpectedly emotional episodes yet. The crew dives into parenting, life after raising children, and what it’s like for April to officially become an empty nester now that her only child is grown. The conversation takes a serious turn as they discuss comedian and his heartbreaking book about the loss of h...

Episode 58 of Good Times Noodle Salad welcomes legendary Detroit musician Marq Speck and his wife Jan into the studio for a deep conversation with hosts Matt and Paige. From the early days of Sweet Crystal to celebrating an incredible 50-year career in Detroit music, Marq shares stories from decades on stage, the evolution of the band, and the challenges of transitioning into the Christian rock sc...

#57 - Toi Too Tall Survived Airbnb Nightmares & Dominated Detroit Comedy This week on Good Times, Noodle Salad, Matt and Paige sit down with special guest Toi Too Tall — a Detroit-based comedian and voice actor who’s been grinding in the comedy scene for the last 7 years. We talk insane Airbnb horror stories, getting started in stand-up through Bill Bushart’s Comedy 101 class, studying The Com...

Episode 56 of Good Times, Noodle Salad brings in special guest Venom of Virtue for a deep dive into the realities of life inside a band—and everything that comes with it. From maintaining friendships while navigating creative differences, to building content beyond music, this episode explores what it takes to keep a band together both on and off stage. We get into how their band expanded into med...

Episode #55 of Good Times Noodle Salad brings it full circle with special guest Charles Hill—a comic who didn’t just grind his way into the scene, but helped build it from the ground up. Charles takes us back to how he first got started in comedy and what inspired him to launch the open mic at One Night Stan’s—creating opportunities for comics who just needed a shot… including Matt, who got his ve...

Episode #54 of Good Times Noodle Salad brings in Kenny from Skroove, a homegrown lifestyle apparel brand out of Royal Oak, Michigan that’s rooted in skateboarding, snowboarding, and now—somehow—golf. Kenny breaks down what it was like starting Skroove while still in college at Saginaw Valley, figuring things out on the fly and building something real without a blueprint. Devin—who originally put u...

Episode #53 of Good Times Noodle Salad gets real fast as Matt and Paige are joined by comedian Kate Dore for one of the most emotional — and hilarious — conversations yet. What starts as a deep dive into stand-up comedy quickly turns into something heavier, as the trio unpack generational trauma, childhood experiences, and how those things shape not just who you are, but how you perform on stage....

Episode 52 of Good Times Noodle Salad brings in special guest Autistic Spitfire for one of the most raw and unfiltered conversations the podcast has had yet. A stand-up comedian with a story that goes way beyond the stage, Spitfire opens up about losing hundreds of pounds, the harsh reality of food addiction, and how it led to losing his teeth—something he talks about with both honesty and dark hu...

Episode #51 of Good Times Noodle Salad brings back Floyd Jones for his second appearance, and it’s straight chaos from the jump. Matt and Floyd get into the ongoing studio drama that might force a move, plus the realities of traveling for comedy and trying to get stage time on the road. Floyd breaks down his experience performing on Kill Tony, and Matt talks about still being a Joe Rogan fan despi...

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 vision to life, including the decision to work with studio musicians to turn ideas into something real. The conversation weaves through his unique upbringing between Afric...

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 franchise completely losing the plot, nothing is safe as the conversation bounces between hot takes and wild opinions. Matt and Drebb also test their movie knowledge with a ridiculous imp...

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 on what people are actually reading behind closed doors. Mind Riot dives into the evolution from playing in a cover band to writing and recording original music, breaking...

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, comedy philosophy, and plenty of wild stories from life in the industry. Often nicknamed “The Urban Jew” for his reputation of absolutely crushing in Black comedy rooms, Ste...

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 playing in bands versus going solo , the creative freedom that comes with each, and the realities of performing and building a career as an independent musician. The conve...

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 conversation gets honest right out of the gate. BA shares the powerful story of getting sober and rebuilding her life after a near-death car accident pushed her to leave an abusiv...

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 kicks off with some wild stories about recent local comedy drama , including the absurd trend of fake AI screenshots stirring up nonsense in the scene. From there, William tells us...

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 working in direct care for the elderly to the underrated security system of driving a stick shift (because apparently car thieves can’t drive them anymore). Shanell shar...

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. The group dives headfirst into the growing controversies around AI—why it seems like every week there’s a new industry people are told to be outraged about, from data ce...

 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 let Wall Street gamble on mortgages, and share their love for the late Norm Macdonald. Insightful, irreverent, and unapologetically funny, this episode is perfect for anyo...