Good Times, Noodle Salad

For episode #76 of Good Times, Noodle Salad, Matt and Paige sit down with comedian Griffin Daniel for a nearly four-hour conversation that goes absolutely everywhere.

Griffin shares wild stories from more than two decades working in restaurants, including dangerous kitchen accidents, gas leaks, grease disasters, meat slicer injuries, terrible bosses, and the strange reality of being a skilled cook while servers can sometimes make mo...

On the 75th episode of Good Times Noodle Salad, Matt and Paige sit down with The Wild Life, a Michigan band from Frankenmuth made up of musicians who somehow managed to actually follow through on the classic “we should jam sometime” conversation. They talk about how the band came together, finding the right lineup, writing and releasing music, the struggle of being confused with another similarly named band, and what&rs...

On episode 74 of Good Times, Noodle Salad, Matt and Paige sit down with comedian Stephanie Ann for a conversation that goes just about everywhere. Stephanie shares the incredible story behind her massive weight loss, becoming a mom, finding comedy, getting sober, and rebuilding her life along the way.

They also talk about navigating the Detroit comedy scene, comedy drama, Stephanie's Diva Cup stand-up improv competition, her growing...

Willie Page joins Matt and Paige for one of the most unhinged episodes of Good Times, Noodle Salad yet. Willie talks about coming up in the Detroit comedy scene, his approach to storytelling, raising seven kids, and the wild life experiences that give him plenty of material on stage.

The conversation gets real when Willie and Matt bond over growing up with asthma and dealing with the brutal effects of Canadian wildfire smoke on thei...

Matt is joined one-on-one by comedian Vontae Bailey for a candid conversation that bounces between comedy, life, and the kind of stories you can't make up. Topics include Matt's ex-girlfriend being committed to a psychiatric hospital, the effort to launch a new open mic for comedians in Metro Detroit, whether paying for social media followers is ever worth it, dating someone who's completely unhinged, and the reality of having to s...

Good Times, Noodle Salad #71 welcomes comedian Andrew McFarland for a conversation that bounces between the comedy scene, career changes, blue-collar life, and the ever-changing culture surrounding stand-up.

Matt and Paige sit down with Andrew to talk about the closing of The Independent Comedy Club and what it means for local comics, before diving into Andrew's start in stand-up comedy and the winding road that got him there. They ...

Good Times, Noodle Salad #70 welcomes comedian Andrew Guay for an episode that somehow manages to connect stand-up comedy, hyperscale data centers, engineering, Michigan politics, and a whole lot of nonsense.

We dive into Andrew's journey through stand-up comedy before taking a surprisingly nerdy detour into the world of data centers, including the differences between closed-loop and open-loop cooling systems and why that stuff is w...

Episode 69 is here, and we somehow spend over 2 hours talking about... almost nothing.

We're joined by the guys from Armada Lodge for a conversation that wanders everywhere and nowhere at the same time. We dive into our mutual love of Periphery, question why certain other metal bands just don't click with us, marvel at the absurd talent of the new generation of professional disc golfers, and revisit the completely ridiculous Steve V...

This week on Good Times Noodle Salad, we're joined by special guest Jake Mattes for a wildly entertaining conversation that somehow connects Game of Thrones, The Bear, Shameless, Toy Story 5, and the strange world of irreverent horror movies with terrible puns.

Along the way, the crew debates why cheating sounds like way more work than it's worth, Matt jokingly informs Paige that if she ever cheated she'd be "pig shit within a week,...

Matt and Paige sit down with comedian Troy Foust for an honest conversation that blends humor with some of life's heavier moments. Troy shares what it was like growing up as a military brat, moving through 13 different states before eventually calling Michigan home, and how that constant change shaped who he is today.

The conversation dives into Troy's journey through addiction and recovery, the lasting impact of losing his brother ...

On Episode #66 of Good Times, Noodle Salad, Matt sits down one-on-one with Farmer Beth Wojo for an honest and fascinating conversation about life on the farm, family legacy, and finding purpose through hard work.

Beth shares what it was like growing up in the family business at Wojo's Greenhouse, why she made the transition into dairy farming, and how navigating a difficult divorce shaped the person she is today. Along the way,...

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 and off the stage. The guys also talk about br...

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 of devastating family events. The conversa...

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 highs and lows of chasing a dream. The...

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 Omer also get brut...

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 speaking and stand-up come...

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 sports. Garrett also talks about pa...

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 his daughter, leading to a raw ...

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 scene.

The conversation dives into fai...