In this episode of the Best Advice Ever Podcast, Mike Goodwin shares personal updates, reflections on his journey in comedy, and the importance of focusing on one's purpose. He discusses his experiences at a fraternity event, the significance of mentorship, and the recent changes in his career management. Mike emphasizes the need to stay grounded and deliver value amidst growing recognition and opportunities, while also looking forward to future plans and aspirations. 00:00 Welcome Back and Upda...
Jul 09, 2025•32 min•Ep. 107
In this episode of the Best Advice Ever podcast, Mike Goodwin and his daughter Gabby discuss essential advice for students transitioning from high school to college. They cover various topics including the importance of getting involved on campus, mental health awareness, safety measures, navigating social situations, maintaining physical health, academic performance, and understanding money management. The conversation emphasizes the need for students to be proactive in their college experience...
Jul 02, 2025•36 min•Ep. 106
Summary In this episode of the Best Advice Ever podcast, Mike Goodwin shares invaluable insights and advice for students transitioning from high school to college. He discusses his personal journey, the importance of understanding college life, building trust, navigating social dynamics, and the significance of class attendance and campus involvement. The conversation emphasizes the similarities between high school and college, the need for establishing boundaries, and the importance of maintain...
Jun 25, 2025•37 min•Ep. 105
In this conversation, Mike Goodwin and Gabrielle Goodwin discuss the intricacies of the college admissions process, focusing on scholarship interviews, the importance of campus visits, and the decision-making process for selecting a college. They emphasize the need for preparation, the significance of understanding scholarship programs, and the role of parental guidance in navigating these choices. The discussion also touches on personal experiences and reflections on the application journey, pr...
Jun 19, 2025•40 min•Ep. 104
Summary In this episode of the Best Advice Ever podcast, Mike Goodwin and his daughter Gabrielle discuss the college admissions process, focusing on application strategies, the importance of honors colleges, scholarship opportunities, effective communication with parents, crafting unique essays, building a strong extracurricular profile, and navigating the submission process. They emphasize the need for organization, authenticity, and proactive engagement in the admissions journey. Chapters 00:0...
Jun 11, 2025•48 min•Ep. 103
In this episode of the Best Advice Ever podcast, host Mike Goodwin is joined by his daughter Gabrielle Goodwin to discuss the college admissions process. They share insights from Gabrielle's recent experience as a high school graduate preparing to attend Vanderbilt University. The conversation covers essential topics such as researching colleges, the importance of campus visits, understanding college fit, applying strategies, the role of recommendations and essays, and standardized testing. The ...
Jun 04, 2025•45 min•Ep. 102
Summary In this episode of the Best Advice Ever podcast, Mike Goodwin shares his insights on the importance of physical activity, particularly walking, as a daily habit for maintaining health and fitness. He discusses his personal journey with running and fitness, the challenges he faces as a comedian performing in various settings, and his desire to represent South Carolina in his comedy. Additionally, he reflects on his growth in social media presence and the recognition he is receiving as a c...
May 29, 2025•40 min•Ep. 101
In this episode of the Best Advice Ever podcast, Mike Goodwin shares his insights on the importance of learning how to say no effectively, especially in the context of increased requests that come with success. He discusses the nuances of travel logistics as a comedian, including the challenges of booking hotels and transportation. Additionally, he passionately defends the WNBA against common misconceptions and shares humorous anecdotes from his travels. The episode concludes with reflections on...
May 21, 2025•32 min•Ep. 100
In this episode of the Best Advice Ever podcast, Mike Goodwin explores the differences between fun and relaxation, shares insights on comedy and audience engagement, and emphasizes the importance of staying focused amidst distractions. He reflects on his experiences as a comedian, particularly the challenges of performing in front of different audiences and the sensitivity required in his jokes. The episode culminates in a discussion about the significance of honesty in comedy and the lessons le...
May 14, 2025•40 min•Ep. 99
In this episode of the Best Advice Ever podcast, Mike Goodwin shares his recent experiences of being recognized in the comedy world, including mentions on popular podcasts like Joe Budden and Steve Harvey. He uses a restaurant analogy to describe the journey of building a comedy career, emphasizing the importance of visibility and recognition. Goodwin also discusses the concept of 'relief syndrome,' a tendency to relax after achieving success, and encourages listeners to maintain their drive and...
May 07, 2025•32 min•Ep. 98
In this episode, Mike Goodwin reflects on his journey as a father and comedian, sharing insights on the importance of understanding the thought processes behind successful individuals rather than merely copying their actions. He discusses the significance of networking and building relationships in the comedy industry, emphasizing the need to lead with value rather than requests. Mike also touches on the evolution of his career, recognizing the newfound opportunities and requests he receives as ...
Apr 30, 2025•34 min•Ep. 97
In this episode of the Best Advice Ever podcast, Mike Goodwin shares insights on the importance of taking action to combat anxiety and feelings of being stuck. He reflects on his experiences in Charleston, discussing cultural nuances and the sense of community he observed. Additionally, he shares a humorous parenting story involving his son and a gambling incident during church, highlighting the challenges and joys of parenting.
Apr 23, 2025•34 min•Ep. 96
In this episode of the Best Advice Ever Podcast, Mike Goodwin shares insights on the importance of investing in oneself, distinguishing between expenses and investments, and the value of personal experiences. He reflects on his stay at a luxury hotel, discusses the dynamics of age and personal growth, and emphasizes the importance of fitness, particularly not skipping leg day.
Apr 17, 2025•30 min•Ep. 95
In this episode of the Best Advice Ever podcast, Mike Goodwin shares insights on the importance of surrounding oneself with people who challenge and inspire growth. He reflects on personal experiences, including conversations with friends that broadened his perspective, and his growth during the Carolina Cup event. Mike discusses the evolution of his relationships, the role of ego in personal development, and how different experiences shape our lives. He emphasizes that growth doesn't always hav...
Apr 09, 2025•33 min•Ep. 94
In this episode of the Best Advice Ever Podcast, Mike Goodwin shares insights from Coach Buzz Williams, discusses his upbringing in Camden, South Carolina, and reflects on the burdens of success. He emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities for learning and working, while also addressing personal challenges related to success and family relationships. Additionally, he announces an upcoming humor intensive workshop for speakers. 00:00 Introduction to the Best Advice Podcast 06:22 Lessons...
Apr 02, 2025•39 min•Ep. 93
In this episode of the Best Advice Ever podcast, Mike Goodwin shares insights on the importance of building relationships, personal growth, and reflections on his journey as a comedian. He discusses the value of networking, the challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and his experiences on the road. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to engage with his upcoming events. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Best Advice 04:35 Building Relationships and Networking 14:22 Refl...
Mar 26, 2025•43 min•Ep. 92
In this episode of the Best Advice Ever Podcast, Mike Goodwin shares valuable insights on the importance of documenting one's journey, whether through writing or other means. He discusses his experiences with various gyms, the significance of community, and the creative process behind his comedy. The episode also touches on fitness and nutrition, emphasizing that one cannot outwork a bad diet. Goodwin encourages listeners to embrace their journeys and share their experiences. 00:00 Introduction ...
Mar 20, 2025•40 min•Ep. 91
In this episode of the Best Advice Ever podcast, comedian Mike Goodwin returns for Season Three, sharing insights and advice inspired by Coach Buzz Williams. The conversation covers a range of topics including the importance of reading, travel experiences in Nashville, and the challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle on the road. Mike also shares new comedy bits and personal reflections on his journey towards fitness, emphasizing the need for simplicity in diet and the value of humor in pre...
Mar 12, 2025•37 min•Ep. 90
In this episode, Mike Goodwin introduces himself and his podcast, where he shares insights and humor from his life. He encourages listeners to be the solution to problems and challenges, rather than just pointing them out. He discusses the challenges of multi-generational issues in the workplace and shares his personal experiences. Mike also talks about his recent doctor's visit and his journey towards weight loss. He announces that this episode marks the end of Season 2 and that he will be taki...
Sep 11, 2024•37 min•Ep. 89
In this episode, Mike Goodwin talks about his love for breakfast and dinner, and how he focuses on one task at a time to be more effective. He shares his weight loss journey and the importance of staying consistent and focused. Mike also discusses his upcoming tours and shows gratitude for the opportunities he has had in his career.
Sep 05, 2024•31 min•Ep. 88
In this episode, Mike Goodwin talks about his recent experiences and shares his best advice ever: lift weights. He emphasizes the importance of lifting weights for bone density, improved mental health, posture, balance, heart health, and strength. Mike also discusses his upcoming events and encourages couples to take time away from their children to focus on their relationship.
Aug 28, 2024•35 min•Ep. 87
In this episode, Mike Goodwin shares his best advice ever: don't overcomplicate things. He reflects on his own struggles with weight loss and how he often made the process more complicated than it needed to be. He emphasizes the importance of simplicity and consistency in achieving goals. Mike discusses his recent epiphany about making fitness boring and shares his plan to focus on walking, regular workouts, and clean eating. He also mentions his upcoming doc appointment and sets a goal to lose ...
Aug 21, 2024•26 min•Ep. 86
In this episode, Mike Goodwin shares the best advice ever: cultivate existing relationships. He reflects on the importance of friendship and the challenges of maintaining friendships throughout life. Mike emphasizes the need to be intentional in cultivating relationships and not taking them for granted. He also discusses the difficulties of finding authentic friendships and the importance of reciprocity in relationships. Mike shares personal experiences and insights on marriage, socializing, and...
Aug 14, 2024•40 min•Ep. 85
In this episode, Mike Goodwin shares the best advice he ever received: don't talk crazy to people who are preparing your food. He emphasizes the importance of being considerate and respectful to those who handle our food, as we never know what they might do to it. Mike also recounts a scary incident where he thought he had lost his family, but it turned out to be a miscommunication. He talks about his recent comedy shows and the challenges of staying healthy on the road. He also mentions watchin...
Aug 07, 2024•31 min•Ep. 84
In this episode, Mike Goodwin shares two pieces of advice. The first is to always email your slides in advance when giving presentations, as he had a recent experience where his slides were lost. The second piece of advice is to find joy and happiness in what you do, inspired by watching the Japanese women's basketball team play with enthusiasm and celebration. Mike also discusses his approach to clean comedy and the importance of integrity in the comedy industry. 00:00 Introduction and Best Adv...
Jul 31, 2024•33 min•Ep. 83
In this episode, Mike Goodwin shares his best advice ever: to focus on your blessings. He talks about the recent changes in his podcast studio and the launch of his YouTube page. Mike reflects on the challenges he faced in booking tour dates and the discouragement he received, but he chooses to focus on the blessings and successes he has experienced. He discusses his recent comedy shows and the positive feedback he received from fans. Mike also emphasizes the importance of clean comedy and the v...
Jul 24, 2024•37 min•Ep. 82
In this episode, Mike Goodwin shares various anecdotes and thoughts on different topics. He starts by giving a shoutout to his friend Robert Duckworth and reminiscing about their time at a comedy conference. He then discusses the differences between Christian comedy associations and the music industry. Mike also shares his best advice ever, which is to respect authority and play by the rules of the game you choose. He talks about protecting his joy and avoiding getting caught up in political dis...
Jul 17, 2024•34 min•Ep. 81
In this episode, Mike Goodwin discusses various topics including the significance of Juneteenth, the importance of acknowledging America's history, the impact of representation, and his experiences in comedy and chess. He also touches on the challenges of fame and the expansion of his career. Mike Goodwin discusses his strategy for expanding his comedy career by attacking it from multiple angles. He shares how he focuses on three main areas: comedy performances, speaking engagements, and coachin...
Jul 10, 2024•55 min•Ep. 80
Mike has an interesting set of travel experiences that culminate with a surprising honor. The advice of the week minds your coins and your attention span.
Jul 03, 2024•32 min•Ep. 79
In this episode, Mike Goodwin discusses various topics, including his preference for driving with the windows down instead of using the AC, his thoughts on which states represent well, his experience at a men's conference, and a story about someone's girlfriend moving out while he was on a cruise. The episode ends with a reminder of Mike's upcoming comedy tour.
Jun 26, 2024•37 min•Ep. 78
