Childlike At Best with Mike Valdes

Join us for a heartwarming chat on this episode of "Childlike at Best with Mike Valdes". Comedian Spencer Bland joins Mike to discuss his South Carolina Christian roots, his NYC comedy comeback, and an unexpected Tony the Tiger encounter. And don't miss their cereal deep dive into Kellogg's Zucaritas cereal. Join in for laughs, nostalgia, and a sprinkle of childlike joy! 🥣😂

🎉 Let's make some noise and pour ...

🎙️ Dive into a pool of childlike wonder as Mike Valdes invites the legendary K.P. Anderson to the latest episode of "Childlike at Best"! K.P. Anderson is a comedian, showrunner, and Emmy Award-winning producer/writer behind hit shows such as “The Soup" with Joel McHale and “Last Comic Standing.” Join us as we paddle through the nostalgic waters of growing up in Minnesota and discover how a debate class sparked K.P.&...

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 wh...

🚀 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 ...

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 stori...

🎙️🍿 Hey nostalgia lovers! This week on "Childlike at Best with Mike Valdes," we're diving into the world of scholastic splendors and lunchtime luxuries with comedian and actress Brittany Brave. 🎤💫 
 
Remember when the Scholastic Book Fair was the Coachella of elementary school? 📚🎡 Brittany sure does! We talk about how 'Goosebumps' and 'Captain Underpants' made us feel like high rollers, and...

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 cookin...

Hold on to your ham sandwiches, '80s and '90s kids! 🥪 Mike is serving up a hilarious helping of nostalgia in this episode of "Childlike at Best with Mike Valdes." 🎙️ He's joined by the one and only Alyssa Sabo – actor, comedian, podcaster (Totally Rad!), and self-proclaimed "woods girl" from Johnstown, Pennsylvania. 🌳🎭 
 
They dive into the wild tales of her youth, from growing up among tre...

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 embracin...

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 pre...

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 Wor...

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-splitti...

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 th...

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 cartoo...

Welcome back, Besties! It's time for another episode of "Childlike at Best with Mike Valdes." Mike welcomes the incredibly entertaining Barrett Leddy (Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokémon!, Genshin Impact!) to the show. They're diving headfirst into a mix of childhood memories, mischievous pranks, and the art of being funny kids (because let's be real, who doesn't quote Seinfeld?). 🎉🎈 

But that's just the beginning! B...

Welcome back to a brand new season of "Childlike at Best with Mike Valdes" hosted by your favorite kid-at-heart!
In this episode, Mike is joined by the incredibly talented Jason Marsden, known for his roles in "A Goofy Movie," "Spirited Away," "Hocus Pocus," and his unforgettable appearances on TGIF sitcoms and in "The Lion Guard." Jason shares hilarious and entertaining stories ...

On this episode, Mike chats with Ewan Gotfryd (Emmy-winning producer! director!) about growing up in Ireland, moving to New York at a young age to become a producer on Sesame Street, and making various projects with Legion M. We even get into some hilarious stories about Ewan pitching a fake comic book called "The Dicktaker" toMarvel Studios, getting to work with Kevin Smith & Jason Mewes & so much more!

CEREAL: Ge...

On this episode, Mike chats with Phillip Wilburn (CONAN! Jimmy Kimmel Live! Dragon Ball Z!) about growing up in Sulpher Springs, Texas, being the voice of one of the most hated characters in the Dragon Ball Z universe & so many more stories and silly voices along the way! 

CEREAL: Funko - Slimer cereal

FOLLOW PHILLIP WILBURN

• INSTAGRAM: @phillipwilburn
• TWITTER: @phillipwilburn
• WEBSITE: phillipwilburn.com
• CAMEO: Phillip W...

On this episode, Mike chats with Mitch Kelly (Life's A Mitch Podcast!) about growing up in Australia, appearing on an Aussie game show called Mastermind & making Zach Braff and Donald Faison laugh!
             TWO-PART EPISODE!!

CEREAL: Funko - Narwhal cereal 

FOLLOW MITCH KELLY

• INSTAGRAM: @midi_ned | @lifesamitch_podcast
• WEBSITE: lifesamitchpodcast.com
• LIFE'S A MITCH PODCAST: linktr.ee/lifesamitchpodcas...