EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 3H 16M
#59 - April Hollywood talks Empty Nest Syndrome, Stand Up Comedy, and Her “Hand Job Era"
from Good Times, Noodle Salad · host Matt Smith, Paige Teregan
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 conversation about grief, family, and finding humor through tragedy.Of course, things quickly spiral back into chaos as April explains why she’s entering her self-proclaimed “Hand Job Era,” along with stories from the comedy scene, dating, getting older, and surviving life one uncomfortable laugh at a time.If you like unfiltered comedy podcasts, Detroit stand up stories, brutally honest conversations, and complete nonsense, this episode is for you.Follow, rate, and share wherever you get your podcasts.Support the show
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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 conversation about grief, family, and finding humor through tragedy...
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#59 - April Hollywood talks Empty Nest Syndrome, Stand Up Comedy, and Her “Hand Job Era"
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