Good Times, Noodle Salad

Matt Smith, Paige Teregan

Good Times, Noodle Salad -- Hosts Matt Smith and Paige Teregan talk mental health, comedy, and real life. 

  1. #42 - Breakfast at 2PM Talk AI Controversy, The Struggle of Making It in the Arts, and AI vs Real Artists

    MAR 7

    #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. 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 centers and pipelines to automation and artificial intelligence. Are these existential threats… or just the latest step in how technology and industry evolve? They also get brutally honest about the grind of trying to make it in the arts. From unreliable collaborators to the emotional rollercoaster of creative work, the guys talk about the real-world frustrations artists face when passion collides with logistics, egos, and the reality of trying to build something from nothing. And of course, the elephant in the room: AI as a creative tool. Is it unethical to generate art instantly with tools like ChatGPT, or is it simply the modern equivalent of using better equipment? When real artists can be brilliant but also a pain in the ass to work with, is convenience starting to win? It’s a funny, thoughtful, occasionally spicy conversation about creativity, technology, outrage culture, and the shifting rules of making things in the modern world. Pull up a chair, grab a bowl of noodles, and enjoy the ride. Support the show

    2h 22m
  2. #40 - Josh Story talks cancer recovery, radiation side effects, and music life after losing singing voice

    MAR 1

    #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 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 was losing the ability to sing the way he once could. We talk about what it feels like to have a core piece of yourself altered, and how you begin redefining who you are when your abilities change overnight. Beyond music, Josh shares what it’s like running a day center for adults living with mental illness — the emotional weight of that responsibility, the purpose it brings, and how his own health battle reshaped the way he approaches compassion and leadership. The conversation also turns toward the brighter parts of life: getting married, having kids, and learning how to adjust expectations while still showing up as a husband, father, and creative. Josh talks candidly about adapting his life to meet his post-treatment reality — physically, emotionally, and spiritually — and how resilience isn’t always loud… sometimes it’s just continuing to move forward. This episode dives into: The hidden havoc radiation can causeIdentity loss and rebuilding after illnessFatherhood during crisisMarriage under pressureMusic, creativity, and adapting when your body won’t cooperateFinding purpose in service to othersIt’s vulnerable. It’s real. It’s heavy at times — but it’s also hopeful. Episode 40 is about strength that doesn’t look like strength. Listen, share, and as always — thanks for hanging out with us. Support the show

    1h 24m

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Good Times, Noodle Salad -- Hosts Matt Smith and Paige Teregan talk mental health, comedy, and real life.