Childlike At Best with Mike Valdes

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Welcome to “Childlike at Best with Mike Valdes,” where stand-up comedian Mike Valdes, brightens your day with a dive into a bowl of childhood memories! This feel-good, nostalgic, and funny podcast features Mike and his guests from the entertainment world chatting about pop culture, sharing fond memories, and discussing the mortifying mistakes that made them who they are today.🥣🎉🌈

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Making Soap w/ Casey Greseth 🧼🙌

Childlike At Best with Mike Valdes

09/17/23 • 79 min

5.0

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 the most facepalm-worthy stories of his life. Grab your Bibles and your cereal spoons, folks! This is one confessional you don't want to miss. 🥄
Ready to confess your own cringy church camp stories or cereal loves? Hit that comment section like you're smashing the tambourine at youth group! And hey, if you're feeling blessed by this episode, give us a heavenly 'Amen' by sharing it with your congregation of friends! 🙏😂
KEEP UP WITH CASEY
Growing up Christian Podcast
https://growingupchristian.podbean.com/
Instagram @growingupchristianpodcast / @caseyofkansas
TikTok @growingupchristian
Twitter (X) @gucpodcast
CEREAL REVIEW: Kellogg's - Wendy's Frosty cereal
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📺 CHILDLIKE AT BEST WITH MIKE VALDES PODCAST TEAM 🍪🥣
🎤 Created and Hosted by Mike Valdes
🌟 Presented by Big Comedy Network
🎶 Music by Mike Valdes & The Noise
🎨 Cover Art by Josh Sude; Additional Graphics by April Richelle and Tatiana Garcia S
🙌 Special Thanks to Ewan Gotfryd
✨ We're always up for a good time - come back and join us! ✨
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09/17/23 • 79 min

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Cosmic Brownies w/ Austin Kress aka Stoney McBlaze🌿

Childlike At Best with Mike Valdes

10/08/23 • 56 min

5.0

🚀 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 – usually while toasted (in case the name didn’t give it away 🤣). Mike and Austin dive deep into the Stoney saga, including his wild broadcasting gig at the X Games 🏂, the origin story of Stoney himself, and a childhood that's nothing short of wild (it's not what you'd expect). Whether you're toking or not, grab your munchies because this episode is gonna be lit 🧨.
Enjoyed the episode? The nostalgia doesn’t have to end! Don’t forget to subscribe, give us a thumbs up and leave us a comment for more awesome content! 😄
KEEP UP WITH AUSTIN
Check out his upcoming shows!
Linktree https://linktr.ee/Stoneymcblaze
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@stoneymcblaze
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kress_austin/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/stoneymcblaze/?hl=en
Cameo https://www.cameo.com/stoneymcblaze
CEREAL REVIEW: Kellogg's - Little Debbie's: Cosmic Brownies cereal
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10/08/23 • 56 min

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"What If...?" w/ Gina Brillon

Childlike At Best with Mike Valdes

10/15/23 • 73 min

5.0

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 discusses her love of movies, directors who know how to set a vibe🎬, and her becoming a reading prodigy at the age of 3 thanks to PBS! 🤯📚📺 But that's not all! We'll dive into the best childhood snacks, debate the ultimate movie theater treats🍿, and even review Pandora Flakes! 🥣
If you're a fan of comedy, movies, or cereal, then you won't want to miss this episode!
Enjoyed the episode? The nostalgia doesn’t have to end! Don’t forget to subscribe, give us a thumbs up and leave us a comment for more awesome content! 😄
KEEP UP WITH GINA
Comedy Special >> Gina Brillon: The Floor Is Lava
https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/gina-brillon-the-floor-is-lava/
The State of Woman Podcast
https://www.thestateofwomenpod.com/
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ginabrillon
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gbrillon/
Linktree https://linktr.ee/gbrillon
CEREAL REVIEW: Snoop Cereal - Fruity Hoopz with Marshmallows
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10/15/23 • 73 min

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Candy "Entrepreneur" w/ JP Lambiase of HellthyJunkFood

Childlike At Best with Mike Valdes

08/27/23 • 77 min

5.0

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 grew his passion for cooking and comedy into a YouTube channel with over 3 million subscribers. 🎥🍟
From creating oversized versions of favorite foods to battling it out in recipe challenges, HellthyJunkFood offers a mouth-watering mix of comedy cooking satire for the 21st Century. Whether it's learning food science, discovering exciting restaurants, or taking on bizarre culinary adventures, JP's channel is a unique blend of humor and creativity.
Mike and JP dive into a delightful conversation about everything from being a "candy entrepreneur" to the evolution of HellthyJunkFood. They also put their taste buds to the test with a review of General Mills' IHOP Blueberry Pancakes cereal. 🥞😋
So grab a snack, kick back, and join them on this delicious journey, exploring the world of HellthyJunkFood, where cooking meets comedy, and junk food never tasted so good! 🍩🍕
If you enjoy the show, hit that subscribe button, give us a thumbs up. And let us know your favorite part of the episode in the comments. Join our comedy community and be part of the fun! 🎉🎉🎉
KEEP UP WITH JP
HellthyJunkFood on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HJF
Instagram & Youtube: @jplambiase
Website: https://beacons.ai/jpcomedy
JP’s Comedy Special!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_JX6V2wluE
CEREAL REVIEW
General Mills - IHOP Blueberry Pancakes Cereal
SPONSOR
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08/27/23 • 77 min

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Blowing Our Allowance On Comic Books & Garbage w/ Drew McWeeny 😄📚🗑️

Childlike At Best with Mike Valdes

07/30/23 • 93 min

5.0

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 to land himself in some pretty wild cinema escapades. He tells Mike about the time he got his hands on a copy of the Reservoir Dogs script before it was made 📝, and his unique "first day of school" experience with the unforgettable last name, "McWeeny." 😂
Mike and Drew also chat about the good stuff, and by that, they mean food! 😋 They discuss favorite childhood snacks 🍬 and their go-to movie theater munchies. And, of course, they're not forgetting the cereal — this time they're trying out Kellogg's Pandora Flakes! 🥣
They also take a nostalgia trip back to the days of Mr. T Cereal and Pee-wee's Big Adventure. It's all about reminiscing and having a good laugh. 😂
So come hang out with Mike and Drew as they talk movies, food, and all the fun and awkward parts of growing up. Get ready for an episode packed with the childlike wonder we all love. 🍿 See you there, Besties! 🎉
Don't forget to hit like 👍, subscribe, and share the fun with your friends – because good times are always better when they're shared! 🎉
CEREAL REVIEW
Kellogg's Pandora Flakes
KEEP UP WITH DREW
Website: https://drewmcweeny.com/
Twitter / Instagram: @drewmcweeny

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07/30/23 • 93 min

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🌍 'Boy Meets World' & 'Girl Meets World': Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes 🎬 with Co-Exec Producer Mark Blutman

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07/23/23 • 108 min

5.0

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 follow-up "Girl Meets World", and the Emmy-lauded series "Ghostwriter" on Apple TV+. As a writer and co-executive producer for both "Boy Meets World" and "Girl Meets World", Mark had a key role in transforming these shows into the household names they've become today 🌟.
Mark is also opening up his throwback photo album 📔 to his days as a wrestler-comedian, or as he was better known on stage, "Crusher Comic". Brace yourselves for some epic tales! 🤼‍♂️
Mark and Mike also dive headfirst into the ongoing Writer's Guild of America strike ✊. Mark's on the front line, fighting for writers' rights and navigating the Hollywood sea of change 🌊. He's giving us the insider scoop on the strike, its ripple effects on the industry, and why this is a big deal for writers now and in the future 📚.
So, slap on your favorite retro cartoon PJs, pour yourself an oversized bowl of cereal 🥣, and get ready for a rollercoaster ride of nostalgia on this episode of "Childlike at Best with Mike Valdes".
Don't forget to hit like 👍, subscribe, and share the fun with your friends – because good times are always better when they're shared! 🎉
KEEP UP WITH MARK
Instagram & Twitter @blutmanmark
CEREAL REVIEW
OffLimits - FLEX
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07/23/23 • 108 min

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A Silly Goose Time w/ Joel Byars: The Making of DryBar Specials & Hot Breath Podcast 🎤🤣

Childlike At Best with Mike Valdes

08/13/23 • 82 min

5.0

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 special to the importance of embracing your inner child and staying silly on stage.
And what's an episode of "Childlike at Best" without some cereal? This time, Mike and Joel are indulging in General Mills' CinnaGraham Toast Crunch. Will it become a new favorite or end up a comedy punchline? Tune in to find out, and join the duo as they explore the funny, whimsical, and often delicious sides of growing up. Whether you're a comedy enthusiast or a cereal lover, this episode is sure to leave you smiling and hungry for more! 🎉🥳
CEREAL REVIEW
General Mills - CinnaGraham Toast Crunch
KEEP UP WITH JOEL
Website: https://joelbyarscomedy.com
Joel Byars: Marriage Material | Stand Up Special
https://www.drybarcomedy.com/joelb
Hot Breath! Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/@HotBreathPod
Instagram @joelbyarscomedy
ABOUT JOEL
Joel Byars is an award winning comedian, podcaster, and Trophy Husband. His unique clean comedy style has helped him win both the Kenan Thompson Comedy Contest and Search for the One Competition. Both of these events seek out the top clean comedians in the country. Beyond the stage, Joel has been a writer for Comedy Central, The Weather Channel, and even the author of his own book, Finding Your Funny. His podcast, Hot Breath!, has been described by NPR as "discovering the desire to be a comedian, their craft and their unifying bond found within the world of stand up comedy." Everyone of all ages is guaranteed to laugh and learn at a Joel Byars show.

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08/13/23 • 82 min

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A "Normal Childhood" with Scott Henry

Childlike At Best with Mike Valdes

06/25/23 • 72 min

5.0

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 us on a hilarious journey through the ups and downs of his comedy career, revealing the thrills and challenges of his multi-faceted journey in comedy and acting. 🎭🎤
Prepare to be entertained as Scott dishes on his experience rising up the ranks alongside comedy greats such as Bert Kreischer, Gary Valentine, Gary Gulman, Daniel Tosh, Gabriel Iglesias, and Dwayne Perkins. Get an exclusive glimpse behind the scenes as Scott shares pivotal moments in his career, including his appearances on "Chelsea Lately," sitcom deals, and the life-changing booking that placed him front and center alongside the late, great Mitch Hedberg. Discover how these experiences shaped his comedic journey and propelled him to new heights. 🌟😂
But that's not all! Don't miss out on the side-splitting tattoo origin story, where a comedy show bomb resulted in an unexpected permanent mark on Scott's skin. It's a tale that will leave you questioning whether comedy truly is a hazardous profession. 💥🖋️
This episode is a must-listen for comedy enthusiasts and anyone in need of a good laugh. From outrageous tales to unexpected twists, get ready to be captivated by the hilarity and candid stories that await you in this unforgettable episode of "Childlike at Best with Mike Valdes"! 🎧🤩
If you enjoy the show, hit that subscribe button, give us a thumbs up, and leave a comment to let us know your favorite part of this conversation with Scott Henry.
KEEP UP WITH SCOTT
Instagram: @scotthenrycomic and @ilovebigcomedy

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06/25/23 • 72 min

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Go! Go! Help Your Sister! with Ron Wasserman

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06/16/23 • 62 min

5.0

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 merchandising madness, and the cartoons that had them glued to the TV screen. 🍿📺
But it's not all smooth notes and catchy tunes. Ron's career had its fair share of ups and downs. From taking heat from the Clinton administration for those unforgettable Power Rangers songs to the surprising moment when he got kicked off the show, he's got some amazing tales to tell. And let's not forget his incredible collaborations with renowned artists that rocked the music industry.
With his trademark humor and wisdom, Ron reminds us why it's important to give back and shares juicy insights into his creative process. 🎵💡 So grab your air guitar, crank up the volume, and join Mike and Ron for a hilarious, music-filled conversation that'll make you appreciate the magic behind the melodies. Let's jam, Besties! 🎸✨
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ABOUT RON
Ron Wasserman has been scoring television since 1992. His first hit shows were X-Men, Power Rangers and Dragon Ball Z. That was the beginning of a career now totaling over 2900 episodes of television ranging from preschool to adult series, animation to live action, classical to contemporary. He has done memorable commercials and current video games and has an extensive, sought-after library.
Website: https://ronw.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4ronwasserman/

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06/16/23 • 62 min

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Growing Up Christian with Sam Shipman

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07/16/23 • 85 min

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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"?! 😂🎙️
Get ready for a side-splitting episode filled with witty storytelling and belly laughs. Don't miss out on this unforgettable installment of "Childlike at Best with Mike Valdes!" 🎉
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KEEP UP WITH SAM
Podcast: "Growing up Christian"
https://linktr.ee/growingupchristian
Twitter / Instagram @growingupchristianpodcast

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07/16/23 • 85 min

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How many episodes does Childlike At Best with Mike Valdes have?

Childlike At Best with Mike Valdes currently has 93 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Comedy, Podcasts and Comedy Interviews.

What is the most popular episode on Childlike At Best with Mike Valdes?

The episode title 'Making Soap w/ Casey Greseth 🧼🙌' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Childlike At Best with Mike Valdes?

The average episode length on Childlike At Best with Mike Valdes is 74 minutes.

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Episodes of Childlike At Best with Mike Valdes are typically released every 7 days.

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The first episode of Childlike At Best with Mike Valdes was released on May 30, 2019.

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Mike Valdes

@mikevaldes

Oct 3

If you like podcasts about nostalgia, hilarious stories & an all around silly goose time; this podcast is for you! With guests like Jason Marsden (A Goofy Movie! TGIF sitcoms!) Robbie Rist (Michelangelo in the TMNT movies!) comedians like Matthew Broussard (Fallon! CONAN! Roast Battle!) Gina Brillon (AGT! CONAN!) & many more. It’s no surprise this podcast was recommended by Vulture Comedy.

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