Good Times, Noodle Salad

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 radiation took on his body — from the unexpected side effects to the long-term impact on his strength, energy, and identity. As a lifelong musician, one of the hardest blows wa...

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 comedians and how comedy influences performance, timing, and confidence on stage. There’s plenty of band talk too — writing, rehearsing, gigging, and what it actually takes to keep a gr...

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 — from wild crowds to the discipline required to survive the road — and how the day-to-day grind of being a working comedian is way less glamorous than people think. The two...

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 really like, the pressure of those sixty seconds, and how brutally honest live comedy feedback changes the way you write jokes afterward. The group dives into bombing vs. killing, chasing s...

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 absolutely betrayed you. They get into what it’s really like trying to carve out a place in the Michigan comedy scene, why a heated garage might secretly be the perf...

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 out their real sound (after plenty of trial-and-error eras), and why songs mysteriously get played way faster once you’re on stage. From adrenaline-fueled tempos to the weird q...

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 like managing relationships within a band — creative tension, egos, communication, and staying friends while chasing something bigger. They also wade into the controversy surroundin...

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 creativity, why acoustic guitar is wildly underrated and often overlooked , and what it’s like being a dad with a dream that refuses to die . The crew also digs into the nuts and bolts of...

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 wild story of getting arrested for handing out food to the homeless , the moral whiplash that followed, and how it shaped his worldview. He also opens up about the pressure from church t...

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 before Matt’s birthday party—where a dozen friends showed up for a full-blown Guitar Hero tournament —the energy is loose, reflective, and very on-brand. The conversation g...

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 hang quickly turns into a deep, funny, and honest look at comedy, creativity, and what it really means to chase something you love. Garrett breaks down his approach to j...

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+ years, how she confronted “family curses” head-on, and why becoming a parent changes everything about who you are and what you fight for. This episode gets raw, gets fun...

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 family, raising step-kids, and—yes—actual circle jerks. Matt Smith and Paige Teregan host a refreshingly candid chat that bounces from vulnerable to absurd in true GTNS fashion. Mo shares h...

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 hosting guests and why building a welcoming, low-pressure space matters just as much as the conversation itself. The duo also looks ahead to the future of G...

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 everything from AI and creativity , to what it’s like navigating the music industry in the age of the internet , to how the Metro Detroit music scene has evolved over the last 20 years . From basemen...

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 failing—to keep things on track, the banter is in rare form this week. They break down the buzz around AI data centers , laugh about their kids saying “6, 7” like it’s an inside secret, and cas...

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. Elias, at 12 years old, talks about who he is right now, what matters to him, what he’s dreaming about, and what he hopes future-him remembers. It’s sincere...

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 skateboarders who shaped the way we think , and how getting older doesn’t stop you from loving skateboarding — it just changes how your knees feel afterward. They talk about where the podcast stu...

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 house, diving headfirst into remodeling the basement (including the bar build 👀), and what it’s really been like turning a house into a home while juggling everything else life...

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 but important topics: substance abuse and recovery, the mission behind Matthew’s podcast, and the devastating loss of his brother Levi to suicide. They also talk about what...

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 Paige breaks down (literally) during the adventure of hauling home free couches. They also get into cilantro allergies, their love-hate relationship with Kings...

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 new place together, how many things we’ve actually checked off our vision board, and the wild world of idioms. We also say a bittersweet goodbye to Chris as a full-time host...

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 challenges that come with it. Then, we get into handling the haters on Instagram, especially when it comes to weight loss and body image, offering our own strategies for dea...

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 with food, fitness, and motivation. They also unpack what it means to be "emotionally impaired," sharing their experiences navigating life, work, and relatio...

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 toxic friendships they’ve left behind and the impact of surrounding yourself with the right people. Plus, Matt has started Ozempic and talks about the early effects....